The Minimalists talk about what to do with closets and containers that are overflowing with excess, what’s keeping most people from minimizing, when to stop buying new things for your home, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

What do I do with my two closets and three storage containers filled with excess clothes? (1:47)

What’s the last thing you minimized, and what prevented you from letting go sooner? (21:08)

Sucky Ad: Dr. Chris Ryan talks about the normalization of deceit. (37:10)

Listener Tip: “Storage” by Mary Oliver. (45:05)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

In this solo episode, Joshua talks about disagreeing about the little things at home, his new rule for online shopping, a few stupid things he’s purchased that he’ll never buy again, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

Why do my minimalist spouse and I keep arguing about the little things? (2:17)

Talkaboutable: The Amazon Shopping Rule. (19:11)

Talkaboutable: Three stupid things I’ve purchased that I’ll never buy again. (22:00)

Right Here, Right Now: A return to video, a new perk for Patrons, and Minimalism turns two. (24:47)

Listener Tip: Surprising things that dirty your clothes. (30:32)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about how increasing fragmentation and fear of others produces unnecessary enemies, the ways in which social anxiety makes it difficult to build a community, how products promise fulfillment yet give us dissatisfaction, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

What do introverts understand that extroverts don’t? (1:53)

What’s missing from your community? (22:05)

Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (44:57)

Listener Tip: Two tips for managing book clutter. (49:00)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.