Ep. 221 | Dependency (with Laura McKowen)

Joshua and Ryan discuss dependency, sobriety, and different types of addiction, including our addiction to stuff, alcohol, food, drugs, cigarettes, money, status, social media, attention, television, breaking news, smartphones, and porn with author and blogger Laura McKowen. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at / theminimalists
Questions answered in this episode:
How do I help my mother overcome her addiction to shopping and hoarding that is negatively affecting me? (03:23)
How do I address my addiction to online shopping? (12:05)
Is there a correlation between a minimal life and a sober life? (22:49)
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[@losalgado_]

Laura’s Nine Things: 1. It’s not your fault 2. It is your responsibility 3. This is your thing 4. It is unfair that this is your thing 5. This will never stop being your thing until you face it 6. You can’t do this alone 7. Only you can do it 8. I love you 9. I will never stop reminding you of these things

[@lala34mc]

Thank you, since I couldn't remember WHAT I WROTE. *facepalm*

[@feathersky860]

👍👍👍💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@losalgado_]

@@lala34mc You did amazing! I got so so so much out of this video. Thank you for creating such honest and real resources that better the lives of so many.

[@karikaru]

It's not your fault, but it is your responsibility - such a powerful yet simple acknowledgment

[@dianebeattieee]

'When you use substances, what are you doing? Are you hiding or are you savouring?' I'm a little late to the party but love this one, Ryan!

[@operalove7221]

I'm listening to Laura's book on Audible. It's a very honest, inspiring listen and it's really well narrated with compassion and kindness. Thanks for this podcast. Really enjoyed listening 😊👏

[@loreneknight9755]

Another outstanding broadcast!!! I have VICTORY over many addictions & this is such a sweet smile 4 me 2 realize how far I've come. YES. I am so thankful. Love what your doing!!! Keep on fighting the good fight!!!!

[@neila880]

For Christina's question with Amazon spending, I would recommend turning off all notifications for Amazon, be they in the browser, email or the Amazon app. The savings they push out are usually pence / cents. Set dates when you need to resupply on those cleaning supplies.

[@sarahlockridge7879]

Yes! Also even delete the app.

[@shezpluscats]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes and can’t wait for the Maximal episode

[@caraj9704]

My mum was a hoarder (she recently died) and I never managed to “help” her with her hoarding problem. When we cleared out her house, we realised the pathological extent of it.

[@TonyCook7]

Cara J wow

[@AmberlyPerez]

☹️

[@adina3318]

When I see how alcohol addiction destroys a person, a family and society, I understand why it had been forbidden in Islam. From an early age we are taught not to drink alcohol and later throughout our life, this teaching keeps us away from alcohol and saves us from this terrible addiction.

[@danielkennedy4518]

Minimalism and the Blue Zone lifestyle are natural pairing!

[@lauriecampbell1378]

I think I save money by not worrying about what's on sale. I think price comparing causes a lot of anxiety and wastes my time. I think when we think that something is a good deal, that leads us to spend more money on things we really don't need, like we saved money there so we can now spend money here. Also, I don't use coupons anymore. It's just a way for the store to get you in the door and then you spend money on things you don't really need.

[@lilygpcx]

I love you guys so much 💞 Thank you for all that you do.

[@valerysbook839]

I love you guys! Thanks for changing my life and everyone else’s❤️ i’ve started cleaning my life soul) with «LESS IS MORE»

[@livingabundantly511]

If my mom was giving me a bunch of high dollar stuff id sell it and start a retirement or emergency fund for her.

[@yodamuppet]

Privacy.com lets you create virtual credit cards that you can use for specific vendors, and you can set a spending limit on them. While it won't necessarily stop you from creating new cards on a whim, maybe it'll add some awareness to spending when you hit a limit or the card gets declined.

[@peaoat3608]

I checked Facebook 3 times while listening to this episode. I need help.

[@carylmaluping9632]

Another great content. Thanks

[@esterprataliberch3142]

where can we send our audio recordings so they answer them?

[@theanguyen8618]

Thanks

[@ashleyandrews1277]

Can’t get into Patreon to listen to the long version

[@TheMinimalists]

If you're still having trouble, please email us at theminimalists at theminimalists dot com. Thanks for mentioning something, Ashley!

[@elizabethstart7466]

Sell them.