536 | Good Enough Home

About this episode

The episode discusses creating a peaceful emotional tone in the home and navigating societal norms with guest Katy Joy Wells.

The Minimalists speak with Katy Joy Wells about setting the emotional stage in your home to make it feel more peaceful, uncovering your happy place amid the chaos, finding silence in a noisy world, getting rid of clothes we're unsure about, 15 ridiculous things that society still accepts as normal, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I intentionally create a more peaceful, happy emotional tone in my home—and can one person set that tone? (3:30) Where is your happy place? (19:07) Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven and a programming note. (35:36) Listener tip: A fresh take to minimize clothes you're unsure about. (36:51) 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

Guest: Katy Joy Wells

Topics covered

• emotional home environment
• finding peace
• minimalism
• clothing decluttering
• societal norms

Keywords

• peaceful home
• happy place
• clothing decluttering
• societal norms
• minimalism

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