Joshua and Ryan discuss the appropriate preparation and response to societal crises with the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for the Foundation for Economic Education, <a href= "http://tkcoleman.com/">T.K. Coleman,</a> and they answer the following questions: Are we preparing needlessly for problems that won’t exist? (07:11) How does the free market respond to a crisis? (09:56) Why aren’t there sufficient tests for COVID-19? (21:11) Are there some countries that are handling the pandemic better than the United States? (23:09) Why does tribalism often take precedence over community? (35:22) Is government incompetence and overregulation just as harmful to our health as the virus itself? (44:32) Are some government regulations appropriate and helpful? (47:31) How can we effectively use incentives instead of regulations? (52:38) How effective are masks and respirators against the virus? (1:06:42) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss the appropriate preparation and response to societal crises with the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for the Foundation for Economic Education, T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions: Are we preparing needlessly for problems that won’t exist? (07:11) How does the free market respond to a crisis? (09:56) Why aren’t there sufficient tests for COVID-19? (21:11) Are there some countries that are handling the pandemic better than the United States? (23:09) Why does tribalism often take precedence over community? (35:22) Is government incompetence and overregulation just as harmful to our health as the virus itself? (44:32) Are some government regulations appropriate and helpful? (47:31) How can we effectively use incentives instead of regulations? (52:38) How effective are masks and respirators against the virus? (1:06:42) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

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225 | Coronavirus

Joshua and Ryan discuss the appropriate preparation and response to societal crises with the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for the Foundation for Economic Education, <a href= "http://tkcoleman.com/">T.K. Coleman,</a> and they answer the following questions: How likely is a minimalist to survive in a catastrophe? (23:07) How do I quarantine for 2-6 weeks as a minimalist? (39:15) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss the appropriate preparation and response to societal crises with the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for the Foundation for Economic Education, T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions: How likely is a minimalist to survive in a catastrophe? (23:07) How do I quarantine for 2-6 weeks as a minimalist? (39:15) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

224 | Pandemic Preparation

Joshua and Ryan discuss the importance of recognizing how our past can affect our present and future with professor, trauma/grief counselor, and researcher <a href= "https://www.centerforlossandtrauma.com/">Dr. Joanne Cacciatore</a>. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" spellcheck="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Ftheminimalists&redir_token=FK4i9Yog3iVci_azrKWOG5hWwm18MTU4NDE2NjIyNkAxNTg0MDc5ODI2&v=MFtjH0fMiSk&event=video_description" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">patreon.com/theminimalists</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss the importance of recognizing how our past can affect our present and future with professor, trauma/grief counselor, and researcher Dr. Joanne Cacciatore. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Quickie: Dr. Joanne Cacciatore on the Effects of Past Trauma

Joshua and Ryan discuss particularly difficult topics, including trauma, bereavement, traumatic stress, sorrow, and even traumatic death with professor, trauma/grief counselor, and researcher <a href= "https://www.centerforlossandtrauma.com/">Dr. Joanne Cacciatore</a>, and they answer the following questions: How do I overcome the trauma of my past to address the challenges of the present? (07:54) How do I overcome the negative feelings attached to items so I don’t needlessly replace them? (19:10) Is it helpful to remove mementos of a lost loved one to overcome trauma and grief? (33:20) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss particularly difficult topics, including trauma, bereavement, traumatic stress, sorrow, and even traumatic death with professor, trauma/grief counselor, and researcher Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, and they answer the following questions: How do I overcome the trauma of my past to address the challenges of the present? (07:54) How do I overcome the negative feelings attached to items so I don’t needlessly replace them? (19:10) Is it helpful to remove mementos of a lost loved one to overcome trauma and grief? (33:20) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

223 | Trauma

Joshua and Ryan discuss elements of timeless style with designer, entrepreneur, and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" spellcheck="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=ZJqKNy_wO-w&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Ftheminimalists&redir_token=biKksJmBfvnpIwx-H9f9a9cjXLl8MTU4MzU3MjA0NUAxNTgzNDg1NjQ1" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">patreon.com/theminimalists</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss elements of timeless style with designer, entrepreneur, and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Quickie: Bobby Berk Talks Timeless Style

Joshua and Ryan talk about interior design, feng shui, the calmness of clutter-free spaces, and how to have a minimalist home that’s not boring with designer, entrepreneur, and Queer Eye star <a href="https://bobbyberk.com/">Bobby Berk</a>, and they answer the following questions: When I have more space than I have belongings to fill it, how do I appropriately address that empty space? (02:09) Is there a way to effectively stage a home for sale in a minimalist fashion? (12:08) How do I make a room feel cozy while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic? (20:26) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan talk about interior design, feng shui, the calmness of clutter-free spaces, and how to have a minimalist home that’s not boring with designer, entrepreneur, and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk, and they answer the following questions: When I have more space than I have belongings to fill it, how do I appropriately address that empty space? (02:09) Is there a way to effectively stage a home for sale in a minimalist fashion? (12:08) How do I make a room feel cozy while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic? (20:26) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

222 | Interior Design

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to determine when bad habits are becoming addictions with author and blogger <a href= "https://www.lauramckowen.com/">Laura McKowen</a>. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" spellcheck="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Ftheminimalists&v=sU0mzihxHms&redir_token=M4LfbqiZ-5hfrlsRzs8w2P0TsYd8MTU4Mjk2ODY4MEAxNTgyODgyMjgw&event=video_description" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">patreon.com/theminimalists</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to determine when bad habits are becoming addictions with author and blogger Laura McKowen. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Quickie: Laura McKowen on When Drinking Becomes a Problem

Joshua and Ryan discuss dependency, sobriety, and different types of addiction, including our addiction to stuff, alcohol, food, drugs, cigarettes, money, status, social media, attention, television, breaking news, smartphones, and porn with author and blogger <a href= "https://www.lauramckowen.com/">Laura McKowen</a>, and they answer the following questions: How do I help my mother overcome her addiction to shopping and hoarding that is negatively affecting me? (03:52) How do I address my addiction to online shopping? (12:35) Is there a correlation between a minimal life and a sober life? (23:21) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss dependency, sobriety, and different types of addiction, including our addiction to stuff, alcohol, food, drugs, cigarettes, money, status, social media, attention, television, breaking news, smartphones, and porn with author and blogger Laura McKowen, and they answer the following questions: How do I help my mother overcome her addiction to shopping and hoarding that is negatively affecting me? (03:52) How do I address my addiction to online shopping? (12:35) Is there a correlation between a minimal life and a sober life? (23:21) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

221 | Dependency

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to lose weight healthfully with <a href="https://carnivoremd.com/">Dr. Paul Saladino MD</a>. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at <a href= "http://patreon.com/theminimalists">patreon.com/theminimalists</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to lose weight healthfully with Dr. Paul Saladino MD. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Quickie: Dr. Paul Saladino Explains How to Lose Weight Healthfully

Joshua and Ryan argue about what’s healthy and what isn’t healthy with author, podcaster, and health expert <a href= "https://carnivoremd.com/">Dr. Paul Saladino, MD</a>. They also discuss fiber, fruits, vegetables, meat, vitamins, nutrients, cholesterol, fat, ketosis, toxins, and the gut microbiome, and they answer the following questions: Why is it so difficult to determine what’s healthy? (52:40) What is inflammation? (52:40) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan argue about what’s healthy and what isn’t healthy with author, podcaster, and health expert Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. They also discuss fiber, fruits, vegetables, meat, vitamins, nutrients, cholesterol, fat, ketosis, toxins, and the gut microbiome, and they answer the following questions: Why is it so difficult to determine what’s healthy? (52:40) What is inflammation? (52:40) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

220 | That's Unhealthy?

Joshua and Ryan discuss one of the crucial tools they use to prevent clutter. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" spellcheck= "false" href="http://patreon.com/theminimalists" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patreon.com/theminimalists</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss one of the crucial tools they use to prevent clutter. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Quickie: Joshua and Ryan Discuss How to Prevent Clutter

Joshua and Ryan get back to basics for spring cleaning and discuss decluttering, organizing, and letting go of excess stuff, and they answer the following questions: How can I help my parents embrace decluttering? (01:01) How do I tactfully tell my family I don’t want to inherit their belongings? (10:57) How can I save mementos and still be clutter-free? (20:48) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan get back to basics for spring cleaning and discuss decluttering, organizing, and letting go of excess stuff, and they answer the following questions: How can I help my parents embrace decluttering? (01:01) How do I tactfully tell my family I don’t want to inherit their belongings? (10:57) How can I save mementos and still be clutter-free? (20:48) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

219 | Spring Clutter

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to keep a minimal wardrobe interesting with author, blogger, and podcaster <a href="https://bemorewithless.com/">Courtney Carver</a>. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at <a href= "http://patreon.com/theminimalists">patreon.com/theminimalists</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to keep a minimal wardrobe interesting with author, blogger, and podcaster Courtney Carver. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Quickie: Courtney Carver Cuts Boring out of Her Wardrobe

Joshua and Ryan talk about minimalist fashion, capsule wardrobes, cleaning out your closet, and the pros and cons of trendy clothing with author, blogger, and podcaster <a href="https://bemorewithless.com/">Courtney Carver</a>, and they answer the following questions: How can I be a minimalist and still keep up with the current fashions? (08:01) How do I find sustained satisfaction with my current wardrobe despite the onslaught of new stylish temptations? (15:10) How do I ensure my clothes last longer? (24:28) Detailed show notes: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/podcast/">minimalists.com/podcast</a> Support The Minimalists: <a href="http://theminimalists.com/support/">minimalists.com/support</a>

Joshua and Ryan talk about minimalist fashion, capsule wardrobes, cleaning out your closet, and the pros and cons of trendy clothing with author, blogger, and podcaster Courtney Carver, and they answer the following questions: How can I be a minimalist and still keep up with the current fashions? (08:01) How do I find sustained satisfaction with my current wardrobe despite the onslaught of new stylish temptations? (15:10) How do I ensure my clothes last longer? (24:28) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

218 | Minimalist Fashion

Joshua and Ryan discuss the relationship of fear and desire with author, theologian, and philosopher <a href="https://peterrollins.com/">Peter Rollins</a>. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at <a href= "http://patreon.com/theminimalists">patreon.com/theminimalists</a>

Joshua and Ryan discuss the relationship of fear and desire with author, theologian, and philosopher Peter Rollins. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Quickie: Peter Rollins Conquers Fear with Desire

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus discuss living a meaningful life with less.

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