529 | Consumer Relapse

About this episode

The Minimalists discuss the challenges of consumerism and maintaining a minimalist lifestyle.

The Minimalists talk about relapsing into consumerism, purchases that make you a bad minimalist, living small in a big world, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Do no-buy challenges create lasting change in our consumption habits—or are they just temporary detoxes before we relapse into old spending patterns? (2:06) What's the last thing you bought that made you feel like a "bad" minimalist? (22:16) Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven Retreat and Uncluttered Faith (49:50) Listener Tip: Live small, and question everything you bring into your home. (53:13) 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

People in this episode

Hosts: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman

Topics covered

• consumerism
• minimalism
• no-buy challenges
• spending habits
• living small
• decluttering

Keywords

• consumer relapse
• minimalism
• no-buy challenges
• spending patterns
• decluttering
• living small

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simplehaven Retreat, Uncluttered Faith, Patreon, minimalists.com

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