How do my partner and I determine how much stuff we should actually save for our future child? (26:56) What are the origins of spring cleaning? (26:26) What is your perspective regarding the zero-waste movement? (22:20) How do I reconcile my love of scrapbooking and its requisite accoutrements with my striving to live a minimalist lifestyle? (17:35) What does the phrase “Be present” mean to you? (16:27) What is the average profit margin of the storage industry? (14:26) What do you consider “clutter coffins”? (05:19) What has contributed to the rise of the storage business? (01:40) The Minimalists discuss why far too many of us spend far too much on storage containers, “clutter coffins,” of all sizes, yet the best way to organize our stuff isn’t to store it in a basement mausoleum-the best way to organize is to get rid of the excess stuff-and they answer the following questions: How do we efficiently and effectively cook in tiny kitchens? (33:22) How do we ensure we keep the appropriate amount of food on hand for our household? (27:16) What kitchen cleaning products and methods have you found safe, effective, and minimal that prevent foodborne illnesses and keep everything spotless when not in use? (20:40) What are the dangers of using kitchen items with nonstick coatings? (13:51) What are the benefits of sous vide? (13:11) What are the pros and cons of the microwave? (11:08) What is the value of the cast-iron skillet in the kitchen? (06:17) Why are glass containers better for storage than plastic containers? (04:56) What is essential to prepare healthy meals? (02:39) The Minimalists talk about the clutter that invades our counters, cabinets, and refrigerators with Max Lugavere, author of Genius Kitchen, and they answer the following questions:

How do we transition from an overabundance of acquaintances to fewer, more meaningful relationships? (30:40) How do I determine whether to keep a job I detest that makes me miserable, yet provides well for myself and my daughter? (24:09) What are the differences between love, like, and lust? (19:51) Where is the best place to find a long-term partner or spouse? (14:46) Is there any issue in striving to associate with like-minded individuals over open-minded individuals? (13:07) How do we make friends as adults? (06:51) What is the difference between solitude and hiding? (06:43) How do we intentionally practice solitude? (05:33) How do I ensure I don’t fall back into crippling codependency as I explore building relationships again? (01:42) John Delony, author of Own Your Past, Change Your Future, about loneliness, friendship, love, lust, and jobs that make people miserable, and they answer the following questions: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: /support Why is nonverbal communication so powerful? (38:00)ĭetailed show notes: /podcast What are the two misconceptions about eye contact? (16:57)Īs a teenager living under my parents’ roof how do I tactfully address the conflict arising between their values and beliefs and my own that are continuously evolving at my age? (30:10) How can you tell if someone is actively listening to you? (15:04) How do we organically incorporate mirroring into our communication? (12:45) What are warm and confident words? (07:50)

How are we most commonly misunderstood? (07:09) What is the importance of congruence in our communication? (04:10) What are the four channels for cues? (03:18) How do I overcome the feeling of being chronically misunderstood? (02:38) The Minimalists speak with Vanessa Van Edwards about communication problems and the signals we send to others through our body language, facial expressions, word choices, and vocal inflections, and they answer the following questions:

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