The Minimalists talk about some difficult decluttering dilemmas, including what to do with belongings left behind by deceased loved ones, why we don't need to keep every sentimental item, how to handle the endless stream of freebies we receive, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I declutter my late husband's belongings while honoring what my young daughters might one day wish I had kept? (3:46)

What's your most cherished sentimental item, and under what conditions would you let it go? (20:48)

Right Here, Right Now: We've redesigned The Simple Newsletter—and readers are loving it. (35:08)

Listener Tip: What to do with all the freebies your kids get. (37:22)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists speak with Steve Patterson about being frustrated when people don't understand us, the benefits and downsides of being abnormal, minimizing chaos at a cultural level, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

Why do people frustrate me when they don't understand my lifestyle? (4:03)

In what ways are you abnormal? What are the benefits? What are the downsides? (19:19)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalists' Simplify Everything decluttering course. (1:04:07)

Listener Tip: How might simplifying be an answer to the chaos? (1:05:29)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists speak with divorce lawyer James J. Sexton about all the nuances of divorce, including the courage it takes to walk away from a marriage, housing and financial advice for recently single mothers, lessons from spousal cheating, how to know when a relationship is over, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

What does it take for someone to find the courage to file for divorce? (10:14)

What housing and financial advice do you have for a recently divorced single mother? (21:59)

How do you know whether a relationship is worth staying in and fighting for? (32:39)

Right Here, Right Now: A new free audiobook and ebook from The Minimalists (1:05:13)

Listener Tip: Often, we aren't clinging to the thing; we're clinging to the story we've written in our minds. (1:07:45)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.