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)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about why you have trouble getting the clutter out of the house after you've organized, how to know when it's time to let go, the Wouldn't Replace It Rule, how to deal with all that boomer junk you've inherited, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

Why do I have trouble letting go of the things I've already decluttered? (3:08)

How do you know when it's time to let go of a thing? (14:03)

Right Here, Right Now: The Simplify Everything decluttering course. (36:40)

Listener Tip: When you let go of the need for certainty, you often pick up some peace of mind. (46:07)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Maya Shankar about letting go of insecurities, the consequences of jealousy, why you've wasted so much money on things you don't need (and what to do about it going forward), how clinging to just-in-case items negatively affects well-being, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do you let go of insecurities that create mental clutter? (2:42)

When's the last time you felt jealous, and how did that change your behavior? (22:53)

Right Here, Right Now: The Simple Newsletter and Simplify Everything (46:31)

Listener Tip: When we finally let go, we discover the blockage those things had on our well-being. (47:49)

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.