The Minimalists talk about leaving a home that’s weighing you down and why no one can make you happy. Watch all 2 hours of episode 395 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do you let go of a home that's weighing you down? (01:50) Why don’t you consider the plugging of your own private podcast advertising? (14:47) How does the Maxim “No one can make you happy” help people who are already lonely? (27:41) Why am I anxious despite having everything I need? (42:56) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage? (02:00) What do you consider “adding value”? (07:36) How do we create environmental awareness without “doom and gloom”? (11:25) Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop? (16:18) What can we do with old clothes that aren’t suitable for donation? (23:08) Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don’t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so? (35:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about psychological clutter, the anatomy of hope, and more. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 393 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are your views regarding hope? (01:17) What are the two kinds of hope? (03:54) What do you consider the differences between wishing and hoping? (05:49) How do you define “faith”? (09:07) Isn’t compromise an integral part of a romantic relationship? (32:36) What are the three C’s of compromise? (35:24) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists speak with author Julien Smith about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 392 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don’t simply become a problem for someone else? (02:06) What are your perspectives regarding pride? (10:01) How do we deal with our daily fears? (15:34) What are the two types of fears? (18:00) How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn’t become an obsession? (24:23) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

The Minimalists talk about abandoning impulse to get what you want. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 391 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my pet accouterments? (01:51) Are there negative consequences to dark therapy? (16:40) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support