The Minimalists speak with professional organizer Kristen Ziegler about adding style to one’s home without adding clutter. Watch all 2 hours of episode 390 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do we decorate our homes without adding more? (01:51) What do you consider “authentic style”? (03:00) How do we appropriately enhance empty rooms? (04:57) What can we do with cherished items that don’t fit our current design aesthetic? (09:09) How do you determine a space’s design potential? (11:13) What questions do you ask clients to discover their design needs and wants? (17:14) How do you decide on the best containers for your storage needs? (19:50) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk about feeling overwhelmed by clothing. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 389 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do we ensure we have only the clothing we actually need? (01:45) What are your takes on clothing styles? (13:43) How do I appropriately appreciate the red dress my boyfriend bought me when I prefer all black clothing? (14:47) When will I finally feel I’ve minimized all I can? (27:15) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists speak with financial expert Ramit Sethi about wealth, money clutter, and investing with a minimalist mindset. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 388 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Why do minimalists invest if they already have what they need? (01:47) How do we determine our rich life? (05:22) If the opposite of love and hate is indifference, but I’m still mad, does that mean I’m still in love? (17:41) Do we need whole life insurance as an investment because of our high net worth? (28:32) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk about messy living, desirelessness, and attachments at their final Sunday Symposium. Listen to the Maximal edition of episode 387 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Introduction (00:11) What are the different kinds of desires? (23:23) How do consumption and creativity differ? (24:18) Why are we so confused regarding what we actually want? (27:30) How does social media incentivize discontent? (38:41) What are the differences between stated preference and revealed preference? (46:27) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk about what minimalism has to do with normal, everyday subjects like friendship, pets, history, meteorology, and entertainment. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 386 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists Discussed in this episode: How can minimalism apply to most everyday topics? (01:54) Why do most people believe minimalism only applies to physical items? (05:41) What is epistemology? (08:51) How do we help loved ones move on from fruitless pursuits? (16:54) What is the difference between helping and supporting? (22:42) Why do you have an issue with those that can afford expensive things? (25:31) What does tire rubber have to do with minimalism? (32:02) How is brainstorming related to minimalism? (33:32) How do we get comfortable with bad ideas? (34:16) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists speak with Aubrey Marcus about relationship structures, commitment, marriage, open relationships, and more! Watch all 3 hours of episode 385 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How is nonmonogamy related to minimalism? (02:12) What challenges have people experienced in nonmonogamous relationships? (12:29) How do people thrive in nonmonogamous relationships? (16:19) How do we create a healthy balance between giving and receiving love? (19:31) What is “compersion”? (21:34) What is “kitchen-table polyamory”? (22:55) How is suffering contagious? (28:11) What is “tantric technology”? (31:57) How do we open ourselves up more for love? (34:58) Do definitions obscure more than they clarify? (40:01) How do you broach the possibility of nonmonogamy with a long-term monogamous partner? (45:16) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Paul Saladino about foods to subtract from one’s diet—and foods to add—to live more healthfully. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 384 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What should we remove from our diet to improve our health? (02:18) What are your perspectives regarding dairy and dairy alternatives? (12:02) Are nuts and seeds healthy snacks? (19:37) What should we add to our diet to improve our health? (22:39) Should we limit our consumption of carbohydrates? (33:53) Why isn’t the vegan diet sufficient for most humans? (45:58) What one meal could you eat for the rest of your life? (47:10) What’s wrong with tap water, and what kind of water do you drink? (49:43) What ancestral practices should we adopt to improve our lives? (52:26) What are the most common environmental toxins? (53:52) Can a healthy diet include coffee, olive oil, and vinegar? (55:14) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk with Dr. Cortney Warren about heartbreak and letting go of your ex. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 383 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do we break our emotional and physical attachments to our exes? (02:08) What faulty beliefs do we harbor regarding our exes? (03:47) Why do we undervalue what we bring to relationships? (07:32) How do we ensure our own happiness instead of expecting it from our significant others? (16:47) What are the three essentials of all relationships? (19:48) What are the differences between standards and expectations? (22:53) Is there an appropriate time to move on from a partner who is struggling with seemingly insurmountable challenges? (25:53) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk with Lewis Howes, author of The Greatness Mindset, about the fear of success, self-doubt, and how to let go of one’s fantasy self. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 382 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I encourage my loved ones to be more supportive? (01:50) What does the TARA acronym represent? (08:08) How do we effectively address our fears of failure, judgment, and success? (16:27) Does ambition also create worry similar to the need for things? (23:27) How do I overcome the nagging fear of failure in my business pursuits? (29:44) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk with psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler about perfectionism, self-sabotage, and cohabiting with someone who isn’t a minimalist. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 381 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I overcome my perfectionist tendencies so I can get my work done? (01:40) What are your perspectives regarding power? (03:42) How do we address an unhealthy obsession with perfectionism? (12:16) How do I live peacefully with a non-minimalist? (16:57) What are the five types of perfectionists? (26:19) How do The Minimalists make money without ad revenue? (31:09) What is the difference between procrastination and resistance? (39:02) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support