In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we are joined by Joshua’s wife, Becca Shern, host of How to Love, to talk about unconventional relationships and parenting. Watch all three hours of episode 355 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

• Why did you create the podcast How to Love?
• How can we improve our interpersonal communication?
• How do I discuss creating appropriate boundaries with our children with my spouse and grandparents?
• How do we incorporate specificity to better manage difficult conversations?
• How do we treat children equitably within a family?
• What is the best method for creating solutions?
• What are the essentials we’ll need for our first baby?
• How do we curb our impulsiveness?
• How do we best convey to loved ones our wishes regarding celebrations?
• What is the danger in having someone fulfill all of our expectations of them?
• What are two methods for leading a happy, healthy life?
• How do you address content that some find offensive?
• Can I still consider myself a minimalist when I own more than my partner?
• How do we keep from imposing our views on others?
• How do we help children realize the benefits of minimalism?
• What are the arguments in favor of alternatives to public education?
• How do we build a bridge between two households for our children?

Minimal Maxims

The Minimalists’ pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

• Sincerity and candor are the bricks and mortar that build boundaries.
• Wanting what you have trumps getting what you want.
• The thing isn’t about the thing.
• You needn’t get rid of all your stuff to see the problem it creates.
• It is not my responsibility to un-offend you.
• When you’re free from pleasing all the people, you’re free from needing all the things.
• The thing you want is never the thing you want.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Added Value: Acts of Service
• Added Value: The Fit Baker
• Added Value: The Fit Base Cookie Mix
• Article: Give It Five Minutes
• Article: The Great Junk Transfer
• Book: Love People, Use Things
• Book: Minimalist Rulebook
• Book: The Underground History of American Education
• Book: Weapons of Mass Instruction
• Essay: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying
• Essay: How to Understand Your Values
• Event: Sunday Symposium
• Listen: “All I Want Is a Yacht”
• Patreon: The Minimalists
• Podcast: How to Love
• Podcast: Revolution of 1
• Podcast: The Expectations
• Resources: The Minimalists
• Subscribe: The Minimalists
• Text: 937-202-4654
• Watch: Less Is Now
• Website: Beulah
• Website: How to Write Better
• Website: Minimal Wellness

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