Maximal Ep. 355 | Kids' Stuff (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by Joshua’s wife, Becca Shern, host of How to Love, to talk about unconventional relationships, parenting, sex, wellness, our broken educational system, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

Why did you create the podcast How to Love? (02:58)

How can we improve our interpersonal communication? (04:55)

How do I discuss creating appropriate boundaries with our children with my spouse and grandparents? (06:25)

How do we incorporate specificity to better manage difficult conversations? (14:00)

How do we treat children equitably within a family? (15:13)

What is the best method for creating solutions? (20:02)

What are the essentials we’ll need for our first baby? (22:02)

How do we curb our impulsiveness? (30:42)

How do we best convey to loved ones our wishes regarding celebrations? (38:01)

What is the danger in having someone fulfill all of our expectations of them? (44:02)

What are two methods for leading a happy, healthy life? (45:15)

How do you address content that some find offensive? (50:20)

Can I still consider myself a minimalist when I own more than my partner? (1:06:21)

How do we keep from imposing our views on others? (1:14:27)

How do we help children realize the benefits of minimalism? (1:17:41)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:28:51)

Segment: More About Less (1:34:01)

What are the arguments in favor of alternatives to public education? (1:41:37)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:45:01)

How do we build a bridge between two households for our children? (2:07:32)

Segment: Amass It or Trash It (2:20:07)

Segment: Checkout-Line Wisdom (2:33:13)

Segment: Advertisements Suck (2:39:15)

Segment: Obsolete Objects (2:46:11)

Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:51:07)

Segment: Right Here, Right Now (2:56:56)

Segment: Added Value (3:00:19)

LINKS

Added Value: Acts of Service

Added Value: The Fit Baker

Added Value: The Fit Base Cookie Mix

Article: Give It Five Minutes

Article: The Great Junk Transfer

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Book: The Underground History of American Education

Book: Weapons of Mass Instruction

Essay: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying

Essay: How to Understand Your Values

Event: Sunday Symposium

Listen: “All I Want Is a Yacht”

Podcast: How to Love

Podcast: Revolution of 1

Podcast: The Expectations

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Watch: Less Is Now

Website: Beulah

Website: How to Write Better

Website: Minimal Wellness

MAXIMS

Sincerity and candor are the bricks and mortar that build boundaries.

Wanting what you have trumps getting what you want.

The thing isn’t about the thing.

You needn’t get rid of all your stuff to see the problem it creates.

It is not my responsibility to un-offend you.

When you're free from pleasing all the people, you're free from needing all the things.

The thing you want is never the thing you want.

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