The Minimalists speak with Dr. Orion Taraban about how couples can navigate minimalism when only one partner wants to live that way, what's missing from your love life, a new idea to help kids let go, three do's and don'ts that can make or break your relationship, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I live a minimalist life when my spouse doesn't share those values? (5:30)

What's one thing that's missing from your love life? (26:43)

Right Here, Right Now: Join Joshua, T.K., and Ryan for an hour-long Zoom call. (44:16)

Listener Tip: Use a "friendship bag" to help kids let go of toys. (45:30)

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The Minimalists talk about being a minimalist in a maximalist household, butting heads with people you live with, overcoming body-image insecurities, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I stay sane as the only minimalist in a household of loving but devoted maximalists? (1:50)

How do you butt heads with the people you live with? (21:16)

Right Here, Right Now: Emotional Clutter on Kindle and Audible, and new episodes of the How to Write Better Podcast. (42:10)

Listener Tip: A resource for overcoming body-image insecurity and remembering that your worth is not your appearance. (43:55)

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The Minimalists talk about minimizing information clutter, enjoying learning without trying to optimize your entire life, letting go of the news when it feels overwhelming, why you're terrified of empty space in your home, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

When did my love of learning turn into compulsively scavenging for self-improvement—and how do I let go of that need to optimize everything? (2:46)

At what point does information stop serving you and start suffocating you? (20:21)

Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven Retreat, Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour, and Sunday Symposium on Patreon (50:57)

Listener Tip: Decision-making advice for overthinkers. (53:48)

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast