Joshua and T.K. speak with author Ben Meer about choosing a slower life in a fast world, why many work promotions turn into downgrades at home, creating distance from your current routine, five decluttering hot takes from apartment therapy, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I choose a slower life in a culture that expects me to keep climbing? (2:08)

Right Here, Right Now: Patreon Zoom calls and a programming note. (21:01)

Listener Tip: What should someone look for when they're trying out a different way of living? (21:59)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Joshua and T.K. talk about responsibilities that aren't ours to carry, the problem with ethical purity tests, 50 things one writer has stopped buying since becoming a minimalist, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

When does helping someone you love become taking responsibility for something that isn't yours to carry? (1:45)

Right Here, Right Now: Can you separate the product from the person? (26:47)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Joshua and T.K. speak with Luke Burgis about the identities hidden in our desires, the psychological problem with keeping things "just in case," why sentimental items can be so emotionally heavy, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How has being a father made Luke better? (1:58)

Do the lightest objects carry the most weight? (3:51)

How much of what we keep is tied to who we believe we are—or who we might need to be again someday? (6:03)

Listener Tip: When we let go of something deeply sentimental, what are we actually letting go of? (30:51)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast