The Minimalists speak with Kapil Gupta, MD, about prescriptions, advice, discontent, fear, suffering, misery, lies, achieving the “ultimate,” the folly of hope, beliefs and opinions, the role of the ego, the two kinds of truth, asceticism, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
What are your perspectives regarding conflict? (13:26)
Why are we so concerned with the opinions of others? (14:32)
Why is trying to convince others so problematic? (22:59)<...
2023-01-02 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Kapil Gupta, MD, about prescriptions, advice, discontent, fear, suffering, misery, lies, achieving the “ultimate,” the folly of hope, beliefs and opinions, the role of the ego, the two kinds of truth, asceticism, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
What are your perspectives regarding conflict? (13:23)
Why are we so concerned with the opinions of others? (14:28)
Why is trying to convince others so problematic? (22:54)...
2023-01-02 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Title: Tower of Scrabble
Description: The first look inside Ryan's Los Angeles apartment.
We'll discuss on episode 374.
2022-12-30 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about letting go, nonattachment, sorting through regrets, what kind of cars they drive, their different perspectives on spirituality, New Year’s resolutions, broken family relationships, the dangers of hope, and more at their fourth Sunday Symposium in November 2022.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you define “consumerism”? (22:04)
What are your views regarding wealth? (24:57)
What is the difference between non-attachment and indifference? (29:56)
What is the relationship between con...
2022-12-25 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about letting go, nonattachment, sorting through regrets, what kind of cars they drive, their different perspectives on spirituality, New Year’s resolutions, broken family relationships, the dangers of hope, and more at their fourth Sunday Symposium in November 2022.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you define “consumerism”? (21:46)
What are your views regarding wealth? (24:24)
What is the difference between non-attachment and indifference? (29:23)
What is the relationship between con...
2022-12-25 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the gift of a clean slate, moving in with a significant other, holiday decorating, the first thing to declutter, long-term minimalism, measuring progress, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
When did you start The Minimalists? (01:36)
What benefits did you experience by letting go? (05:15)
How did you address your battle with addictions? (08:06)
How do you manage the debilitating anxiety associated with a potentially terminal illness? (13:55)
How is a clean slate the best gift? ...
2022-12-19 12:05:59 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the gift of a clean slate, moving in with a significant other, holiday decorating, the first thing to declutter, long-term minimalism, measuring progress, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
When did you start The Minimalists? (01:36)
What benefits did you experience by letting go? (05:15)
How did you address your battle with addictions? (08:06)
How do you manage the debilitating anxiety associated with a potentially terminal illness? (13:55)
How is a clean slate the best gift? ...
2022-12-19 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Title: In the Beginning
Description: Since TheMinimalists.com turns 12 years old this week, we're leaving our homes to take a look at some rare photos from our first tour (2011).
We'll discuss on episode 371.
2022-12-16 16:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about letting go of guilt, motivation, ADHD, existential emptiness, people-pleasing, living with anxiety, healing with plant medicines, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we manage the guilt we feel when we’re dependent on loved ones? (01:56)
Why did Dr. LePera write How to Meet Your Self? (15:53)
How can minimalism help us stay focused and motivated? (16:45)
How do you de...
2022-12-12 12:05:00 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about letting go of guilt, motivation, ADHD, existential emptiness, people-pleasing, living with anxiety, healing with plant medicines, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we manage the guilt we feel when we’re dependent on loved ones? (01:54)
Why did Dr. LePera write How to Meet Your Self? (15:52)
How can minimalism help us stay focused and motivated? (16:44)
How do you def...
2022-12-12 12:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Title: Girl Don't Try to Fight It ... I'm So Icy
Description: Two photos of Ella, Ryan, and JFM in our new backyard ice bath.
We'll discuss on episode 370.
2022-12-09 19:00:06 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about traveling with less, staying within a budget while traveling, recording travel experiences, taking time off, minimalism and other cultures, possessions and constant travel, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do you travel intentionally as a minimalist? (02:49)
What is the “Go-Without-It Rule”? (16:43)
How do I maximize my travel experiences on a minimal budget? (19:06)
How do you travel harmoniously with companions? (24:31)
How can you be a tourist in your own town? (29...
2022-12-05 12:05:00 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about traveling with less, staying within a budget while traveling, recording travel experiences, taking time off, minimalism and other cultures, possessions and constant travel, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do you travel intentionally as a minimalist? (02:48)
What is the “Go-Without-It Rule”? (16:41)
How do I maximize my travel experiences on a minimal budget? (19:04)
How do you travel harmoniously with companions? (24:29)
How can you be a tourist in your own town? (29...
2022-12-05 12:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Title: California Queen
Description: Bex basking in the simple bedroom light.
We'll discuss on episode 369.
P.S. As a bonus, you can watch this short video of our bedroom before the bed frame arrived.
2022-12-02 17:59:01 +0000 UTC
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VIDEO UPDATE: The Patreon post for the video version of this episode was accidentally deleted by someone on our team. But you can still watch that video HERE.
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Jerry Tennant about preventing and treating chronic illness, avoiding toxic environments, balancing self-care and goals, learning from pain, finding the sense of ...
2022-11-28 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Title: Bedroom Pulse
Description: Bex enjoying the PEMF machine in the bedroom.
We'll discuss on episode 368.
2022-11-25 21:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Patrons,
We don't need to wait till tomorrow to tell you this: we are thankful for you. Today and every day.
Your patronage allows us—and our team—to produce meaningful creations that support people who are healing their relationship with stuff.
We're 12 years in, and yet we're just getting started!
With love and gratitude,
–Joshua, Ryan, & T.K.
P.S. Here's a sneak peak at our new Private Podcast cover art. T.K. is a great addition to the lineup, isn't he?! (Big thanks to Danny Unknwn for t...
2022-11-24 00:01:03 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the problems with in-home storage, managing long-term supplies, avoiding college debt, opting out of gift exchanges, decluttering when your family is doing the opposite, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we reason with loved ones regarding their clutter intruding our shared spaces? (04:29)
How do we keep cleaning supplies minimal? (18:59)
What do we do when the career we want requires an expensive college degree? (28:33)
How do we tactfully and guiltlessly opt out of gift exc...
2022-11-21 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the problems with in-home storage, managing long-term supplies, avoiding college debt, opting out of gift exchanges, decluttering when your family is doing the opposite, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we reason with loved ones regarding their clutter intruding our shared spaces? (04:26)
How do we keep cleaning supplies minimal? (19:00)
What do we do when the career we want requires an expensive college degree? (28:33)
How do we tactfully and guiltlessly opt out of gift exc...
2022-11-21 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Title: Spun
Description: Ella in the backyard enjoying her new functional art (Magis Spun Chair).
We'll discuss in episode 367.
P.S. We're sending this a day early since we have an extra livestream tomorrow (we're doing two this week since we'll be out of the studio next week).
2022-11-17 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about news addiction and the anxiety it produces, decluttering past relationships, how to stop worrying, compromise and mediocrity, psychological flexibility, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we stay informed without becoming overwhelmed? (03:45)
What is the primary purpose of news outlets? (05:22)
Why are most ideas worthless? (10:35)
How do we determine what mementos are appropriate to keep or let go when a family splits up? (17:27)
What are your views regarding acceptance...
2022-11-14 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about news addiction and the anxiety it produces, decluttering past relationships, how to stop worrying, compromise and mediocrity, psychological flexibility, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we stay informed without becoming overwhelmed? (03:43)
What is the primary purpose of news outlets? (05:20)
Why are most ideas worthless? (10:34)
How do we determine what mementos are appropriate to keep or let go when a family splits up? (17:25)
What are your views regarding acceptance...
2022-11-14 12:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Title: Throat Pillow Intervention/Clean Plate
Description: Two photos of T.K.'s home.
We'll discuss in episode 366.
2022-11-11 16:00:08 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about avoiding lifestyle inflation, motivation cycles, starting minimalism when you have an injury, the fear of economic inflation, the true cost of returning an item, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do I better manage my impulses and my budget as my income increases? (02:17)
What is “lifestyle inflation”? (03:00)
What is the “casino technique”? (12:36)
How do we find the motivation and energy to declutter after working all day? (15:00)
What is “setting the stage”?...
2022-11-07 12:05:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about avoiding lifestyle inflation, motivation cycles, starting minimalism when you have an injury, the fear of economic inflation, the true cost of returning an item, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do I better manage my impulses and my budget as my income increases? (02:15)
What is “lifestyle inflation”? (02:59)
What is the “casino technique”? (12:34)
How do we find the motivation and energy to declutter after working all day? (14:58)
What is “setting the stage”?...
2022-11-07 12:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Title: Out in the Open
Description: A detour into The Minimalists' studio, where we're decluttering office clutter using our new "Out in the Open" Rule.
We'll discuss in episode 365.
P.S. We're sending this a day early, because we have a livestream scheduled for tomorrow, and we prefer not to send you two emails in one day.
2022-11-03 19:49:03 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Wendy Smith, author of Both/And Thinking, about inner conflict, minimalist job hunting, apocalyptic thinking, decision-making anxiety, difficult relationships, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
Why did Wendy Smith write Both/And Thinking? (02:31)
How do we better analyze and accept our shortcomings and failures? (04:37)
What is “emotional...
2022-10-31 11:05:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Wendy Smith, author of Both/And Thinking, about inner conflict, minimalist job hunting, apocalyptic thinking, decision-making anxiety, difficult relationships, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
Why did Wendy Smith write Both/And Thinking? (02:28)
How do we better analyze and accept our shortcomings and failures? (04:34)
What is “emotional...
2022-10-31 11:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Title: A New Path to Joy
Description: Bex and Ella seated on the back patio at dusk.
We'll discuss in episode 364.
2022-10-28 13:00:10 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about deciding what to get rid of, managing technology usage, replacing items, minimizing paper clutter, the distinction between advertising and promoting, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
Have you had a sensory deprivation experience? (01:58)
How do we determine what to let go of when we’re attached to everything we have? (07:45)
What is “stuffitis”? (08:21)
What is “one-day-itis”? (13:24)
What is the “Didn’t Know Rule”? (16:28)
How can we become less depende...
2022-10-24 11:05:01 +0000 UTC
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