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Podcast Ep. 521 | One Day Less

Pierre Van Zyl5th January 2026Minimalism, Podcast

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Only work less when less works better.

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Cooking Burnout Club Week 2 Meal Plan

Pierre Van Zyl4th January 2026All Recipes

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Hey burnout bestie 👋 If you landed here, you’re in the right place. Life’s full, energy is limited, and the last thing you need after…

Food Shortage Kills Tens of Thousands of Penguins Off African Coast

Pierre Van Zyl3rd January 2026Planet

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Over 60,000 African penguins have starved to death over the course of eight years. A new study documented the penguin colonies off the coast of South Africa, on Dassen Island and Robben Island. The researchers noticed a pattern: breeding penguins starv…

Food Shortage Kills Tens of Thousands of Penguins Off African Coast

Pierre Van Zyl3rd January 2026Planet

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Over 60,000 African penguins have starved to death over the course of eight years. A new study documented the penguin colonies off the coast of South Africa, on Dassen Island and Robben Island. The researchers noticed a pattern: breeding penguins starv…

Other People’s Cluttered Spaces

Pierre Van Zyl30th December 2025Minimalism

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By Joshua Fields Millburn

A messy kitchen, an overstuffed living room, or a chaotic basement often stirs up anxiety, judgment, and a strong desire to fix what’s “wrong.”

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JFM’s Favorite Albums of 2025

Pierre Van Zyl29th December 2025Minimalism

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By Joshua Fields Millburn

Here are my top 12 new releases from the past 12 months.

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Podcast Ep. 520 | Uncommon Cold

Pierre Van Zyl29th December 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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Pain is a request for healing.

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How Alice Walton Surpassed Rivals to Claim the Title of World’s Richest Woman

Pierre Van Zyl26th December 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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Before March, the richest woman in the world was Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, heir of the makeup company L’Oréal. Now that title goes to Alice Walton, the only daughter of Sam Walton (d. 1992), who was the founder of Walmart. According to the Bl…

The Global Spread of an ‘Untreatable’ Mystery Disease: What You Need to Know

Pierre Van Zyl25th December 2025Heal, Health Awareness

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Unfortunately, many people are sick for the holidays this year. It’s common for colds and viruses to spread during chilly weather because the cold can dampen immune defenses and increase germs’ viability. Respiratory symptoms tend to include coughing, …

Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Potential Risks to Brain Barrier in Lab Study

Pierre Van Zyl23rd December 2025ai-assisted, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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In recent decades, we have come to realize the powerful effect that consuming excess sugar can have on our health. For this reason, non-nutritive sweeteners have blasted onto the scene. From “zero-calorie” soft drinks to diet snack bars and keto-friend…

Podcast Ep. 519 | Begin Again

Pierre Van Zyl22nd December 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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No one on their deathbed says they regret not accumulating more stuff.

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FDA Issues Nationwide Recall of Popular Blood Pressure Drug, Impacting Over 11,000 Bottles

Pierre Van Zyl20th December 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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For millions of Americans, managing high blood pressure, their daily medication is a lifeline; a crucial component in protecting their long-term heart health. It is precisely because of this profound trust in the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals …

Scientists Find High-Fat Diet Could Help Maintain Brain Health

Pierre Van Zyl20th December 2025eat, Functional Nutrition

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For a long time, fats were considered detrimental the a healthy diet. In the 1970s and 80s, fad diets like the Scarsdale and grapefruit diets were all the rage. There was a new market of low-fat food products (which typically contained more sugar and c…

12 Foods and Additives Vanishing From Shelves, Some for Good

Pierre Van Zyl19th December 2025Learn, Make, News + Discoveries, Toxic-Free Living

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If you’ve recently found an empty spot where your go-to jar of Trader Joe’s seasoning used to be, or noticed your favorite brightly colored snack looks a little duller, you’re not alone. Grocery shelves across the United States are changing. While some…

Breast Cancer is Striking Young Women, and Scientists Think a ‘Concerning Trend’ May Be Fueling It

Pierre Van Zyl18th December 2025Cancer, Heal, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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For decades, the narrative around breast cancer has been clearly defined: it is primarily a disease of older age, something to be vigilant about after age 50. While crucial, this narrative is rapidly being rewritten by unsettling scientific data. A dan…

12 Early Warning Signs of Cognitive Decline You Should Know

Pierre Van Zyl17th December 2025Energy & Sleep, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging

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There are a few health-related things that are generally inevitable as we age. We might move a little slower, require more recovery time between activities, and many of us will eventually need glasses, at least for reading. What has been normalized, bu…

The Word That Can Turn Your Voice Into a Weapon for AI Fraud

Pierre Van Zyl16th December 2025Technology

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People are growing wise to pyramid schemes and emails from Nigerian princes, so scammers are getting crafty. Nowadays, artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere. Generative AI platforms make it easy to procure images, text, videos, music, and othe…

Severe Flu Surge Hits Children Hardest, Worst Since 2010

Pierre Van Zyl16th December 2025ai-assisted, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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Every start of the school year, particularly as the weather turns cool, cases of pediatric flu, aka flu in children, rise. This year, however, the influenza surge sweeping through communities is not just any bad flu season. It is the most severe pediat…

Podcast Ep. 518 | All Black Everything

Pierre Van Zyl15th December 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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If you dress in all black, people can still find the color in your personality.

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Bats May Hold a Key to Future Diabetes Therapies, Scientists Say

Pierre Van Zyl14th December 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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Human beings are not the only ones with a sweet tooth. Fruit bats are named after their love of sugary fruits. In fact, they can eat double their body weight in fruit, which is their main source of food. Unfortunately, a similarly sugar-rich diet is un…

Bats May Hold a Key to Future Diabetes Therapies, Scientists Say

Pierre Van Zyl14th December 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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Human beings are not the only ones with a sweet tooth. Fruit bats are named after their love of sugary fruits. In fact, they can eat double their body weight in fruit, which is their main source of food. Unfortunately, a similarly sugar-rich diet is un…

Baggage Handler Warns About Tying Ribbons Onto Luggage

Pierre Van Zyl12th December 2025Learn

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Trying to get your luggage together after a long exhausting day of travel is frustrating. Especially because many suitcases look the same, people often risk grabbing the wrong bag. As such, Many people have learned a great hack for recognizing their lu…

Top 3 Gut Un-Friendly Foods According to a Gastroenterologist

Pierre Van Zyl12th December 2025Chronic Illness & Alternatives, Digestion, eat, Functional Nutrition, Health Awareness

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The concept of ‘gut health’ has long since moved from a niche topic into a mainstream priority, and for good reason. A healthy gut is not just about avoiding bloating; it’s a critical component of overall well-being. The health of your gut will influen…

Leading Risk Factor For Cancer Revealed: It’s Not What We Think

Pierre Van Zyl12th December 2025Cancer, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging

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When we think of cancer risk, factors like smoking, sun exposure, or family history often spring to mind, while these are certainly important, the single most significant risk factor for developing cancer is something none of us can avoid: aging. The i…

Creamy Cajun Chicken Sausage Orzo

Pierre Van Zyl12th December 2025All Recipes, Chicken, Dairy-free, Diet, dinner, Gluten-free, Meal, pasta, quick

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If you’ve been craving something cozy, creamy and a little spicy, this Cajun chicken sausage orzo is the kind of comfort food that feels incredible…

20 Minute Shrimp Burrito Bowls

Pierre Van Zyl12th December 202520 minute meal, All Recipes, Dairy-free, Diet, dinner, Gluten-free, Meal, quick, Seafood

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Shrimp burrito bowls are one of my favorite low-effort ways to bring that big, bold, Chipotle-style flavor home without the price tag or the drive….

20 Minute Shrimp Burrito Bowls

Pierre Van Zyl12th December 202520 minute meal, All Recipes, Dairy-free, Diet, dinner, Gluten-free, Meal, quick, Seafood

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Shrimp burrito bowls are one of my favorite low-effort ways to bring that big, bold, Chipotle-style flavor home without the price tag or the drive….

The Hollywood sign mistake you can’t unsee

Pierre Van Zyl11th December 2025Learn

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Have you ever looked at the Hollywood sign and realized there is something completely off with one of the letters? Well, you wouldn’t be alone there! This article will help those who haven’t spotted this mistake to see what they’ve be…

If You See a Painted Purple Fence, This Is What It Means

Pierre Van Zyl11th December 2025Home + Garden, Learn

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Exploring the great outdoors can lead to fascinating discoveries, including a surprising sight: a painted purple fence. But what does this vibrant hue signify? From property boundaries to legal implications, here’s a comprehensive guide to unders…

Decluttering When You’re Stressed Out

Pierre Van Zyl11th December 2025Minimalism

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The Minimalists speak with Judah Smith about minimizing under pressure.

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70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg Found Intact—May Contain Ancient DNA

Pierre Van Zyl11th December 2025Learn, News + Discoveries

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Paleontologists have made a discovery that can change how we understand dinosaurs. Despite centuries of research into ancient times, there’s so much more to uncover. A few months ago, a team of Argentinian scientists found an intact dinosaur egg, which…

U.S. May Require Visa Waiver Travelers to Share Five Years of Social Media Activity

Pierre Van Zyl10th December 2025ai-assisted, Learn, News + Discoveries

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The Trump administration is considering a significant expansion of the information required from international travelers entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. According to a notice released this week by the Department of Homeland Se…

Natural Laxatives: 15 Foods That Help Keep Your Digestive System Moving

Pierre Van Zyl10th December 2025Digestion, eat, Functional Nutrition

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Do you find yourself often feeling heavy and lethargic, despite generally sleeping well? The secret to feeling light, energized, and healthy often starts in your gut. A smooth-running digestive system is essential for nutrient absorption, immune functi…

The Minimalists Show Judah Smith Why More Is Not Better

Pierre Van Zyl9th December 2025Minimalism

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The Minimalists speak with Judah Smith about what it takes to recognize enough and walk away from the rest.

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Could Solar Trees Protect Forests and Produce as Much Energy as Solar Farms?

Pierre Van Zyl9th December 2025Planet

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Solar energy is often praised for being cleaner and more sustainable than other power sources. For example, fossil fuels are finite, their sources are depleting, and they cause air pollution. Meanwhile, solar energy uses sunrays, which are unlimited an…

Money-saving expert warns people about using air fryers instead of ovens to cook food

Pierre Van Zyl8th December 2025eat, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Home + Garden

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Martin Lewis is back again with another interesting opinion on a common commodity. You may remember him warning against debit cards, but this time around, it’s the air fryer. Unfortunately, it is not very much in support of the convenient electronic ki…

Podcast Ep. 517 | Bad Thoughts

Pierre Van Zyl8th December 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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No one has the power to upset you, unless you give them the keys to your heart.

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Podcast Ep. 517 | Bad Thoughts

Pierre Van Zyl8th December 2025Minimalism, Podcast

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No one has the power to upset you, unless you give them the keys to your heart.

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How to Survive the Holidays

Pierre Van Zyl6th December 2025Minimalism

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T.K. Coleman talks about three commons sources of emotional clutter during the holiday. What do you struggle with most during the holidays? Let us know in the YouTube comments.

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Cooking Burnout Club: Your Quick + Stress-Free Weekly Meal Plan

Pierre Van Zyl5th December 2025Resources

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If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed and just plain tired of figuring out what to make for dinner every night, you’re in the right place. The Cooking…