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"Needing Less"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about the evolution of minimalism in light of the recent crises, and they answer the following questions:

Is poverty the new minimalism? (47:10)

Why do we humans seem to have an obsession with spending no matter the circumstance...

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Video: "Needing Less"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan talk about the evolution of minimalism in light of the recent crises, and they answer the following questions:

Is poverty the new minimalism? (47:10)

Why do we humans seem to have an obsession with spending no matter the circumstance...

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Biggest Failures 001: Anthony ONeal

Patreon Exclusive. Anthony ONeal, author of Debt-Free Degree, reveals his biggest failure and the lesson he learned from it. Watch new ep...

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"Virtue Signaling"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan are joined by T.K. Coleman to discuss race in America, virtue signaling, looting, “you ain’t black,” privilege, Black Lives Matter, anti-racism, “Karens,” identity po...

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Video: "Virtue Signaling"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan are joined by T.K. Coleman to discuss race in America, virtue signaling, looting, “you ain’t black,” privilege, Black Lives Matter, anti-racism, “Karens,” identity po...

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"Quality Qonversations"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the end of quarantine, including what they’ve learned from their Quarantine Qonversations, and what they’re working on for patrons going forward. They also discuss the concept of “Breaking Good.”

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"Sentimental Junk"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the myriad of excuses we concoct to hold on to mementos, and they answer the following questions:

Why do we hold on to things? (41:33)

How do I break the connection between mementos and memories? (45:40)

How do I ensure...

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Video: "Sentimental Junk"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the myriad of excuses we concoct to hold on to mementos, and they answer the following questions:

Why do we hold on to things? (41:33)

How do I break the connection between mementos and memories? (45:40)

How do I ensure...

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QQ40: Mariah Coombs-Schneeberger

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan chats with his wife, Mariah Coombs-Schneeberger, about the meaningful pursuits she’s rediscovered amid the pandemic, including drawing, snowb...

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QQ39: Christopher Kelly

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Joshua calls Christopher Kelly from Nourish Balance Thrive to talk about sleep, nature, compassionate communities, connection, distraction.

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QQ38: Fang Ling Lee

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls exotic artist Fang Ling Lee about pornstar conventions, gardening, and hiring a homeless man to fix her van.

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QQ37: Dr. Christopher Ryan

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls Dr. Christopher Ryan to talk about mental health, “essential” employees, and minimalism being an old answer to a new problem.

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QQ36: Sarah Weaver

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls Sarah Weaver, co-owner of Bandit Coffee Co. They talk about quarantine life in Florida, thriving as an independent business, and relying on community su...

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"Downsides of Tribalism"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the nuances of politics with journalist and podcaster Kim Iversen, and they answer the following questions:

Can minimalism be applied to politics? (1:01:44)

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Video: "Downsides of Tribalism"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the nuances of politics with journalist and podcaster Kim Iversen, and they answer the following questions:

Can minimalism be applied to politics? (1:01:44)

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QQ35: Jordan Know Moore

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Joshua calls The Minimalists’ in-house filmmaker, Jordan Know Moore, to discuss balancing creativity and consumption during a quarantine.

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QQ34: Rachel Cruze

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Joshua calls Rachel Cruze to talk about “controlling the controllables,” lessons to bring out of the pandemic, getting our finances in order, and the absur...

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QQ33: Podcast Shawn

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Joshua calls Podcast Shawn, producer of The Minimalists Podcast, to discuss whether gun ownership is necessary to protect his family. They ...

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QQ32: Linda Mbagwau

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls his friend Linda Mbagwau  to talk about staying positive during a crisis. They also discuss the best ways to refram...

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QQ31: Alex Banayan

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls Alex Banayan to talk about trying to stay productive during stressful times. They also discuss what life may look like in the future.

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"Flattening the Truth"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan address several patrons’ concerns regarding the pandemic by answering the following questions:

Although you’ve stated we won’t go back to ‘normal’ after the pandemic, is there anything you will attempt to make normal again that y...

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Video: "Flattening the Truth"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan address several patrons’ concerns regarding the pandemic by answering the following questions:

Although you’ve stated we won’t go back to ‘normal’ after the pandemic, is there anything you will attempt to make normal again that y...

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QQ30: Courtney Carver

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls his friend Courtney Carver to talk about life in Salt Lake City under quarantine, dressing well each day to stay positive, and her thoughts about onli...

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QQ29: Griffin House

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls his musician friend Griffin House to talk about creativity during the pandemic. They also discuss hobbies and finding inspiration in the quarantin...

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QQ28: Nicole Ellis

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls animal trainer Nicole Ellis to talk about our pets and their relationship with COVID-19, good news about animal shelters during this pandemic, anima...

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QQ27: Adam Lamb

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Joshua calls Adam Lamb from Renew Life Rx to discuss how a crisis affects male and female hormones differently, and how fixing hormones can help people better ...

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QQ26: Kat

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Ryan calls professional organizer Kat from The Simplified Life to talk about the difficulties of decluttering, how this is the best time to start simplifying,...

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Video: "The Pros and Cons of Capitalism"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua discusses what actions are mindful of both our health and our economy with author and MIT scientist and professor Andrew McAfee, and they answer the following questions:

Is responsib...

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"The Pros and Cons of Capitalism"

Patreon Exclusive. Joshua discusses what actions are mindful of both our health and our economy with author and MIT scientist and professor Andrew McAfee, and they answer the following questions:

Is responsib...

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QQ25: Colin Wright

Patreon Exclusive. In this Quarantine Qonversation, Joshua calls Colin Wright to talk about how his life of perpetual travel has been altered by the coronavirus pandemic. They also discuss whether the principles in Colin’...

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