Ep. 180 | Stopped Buying (with YouTuber Shelbizleee)

[@ArtyAntics]

If we all went minimalist the economy wouldn’t collapse it would stabilise. If we paid the true cost of items, labour (aka real people) would be honoured, the earth would be considered and wealth would be distributed.

[@LIND311]

i'm looking forward to the Maximal Episode, because I want to hear more from Shelby. She didn't get a lot of airtime , I feel like she has much more to offer.

[@sarah29880]

Lindsay M totally agree hope she speaks more on the maximal episode.

[@sarah29880]

J K I do

[@linzybloom]

Why would you bring someone on and not let them talk 🤔

[@HuyNguyen-uu3jv]

she talked minimally, get it?

[@husseinazher]

🤣

[@graypr2032]

😂

[@lorraineturton4485]

One fairly simple change that can be made is using "glass storage containers" rather than plastic ones. It is healthier ,non toxic, and environmentally friendly. Your guest Shelbizleee has a nice manner of speaking and provided some good information.

[@calisongbird]

@@debk6161aren’t the metal lids prone to rusting though?

[@brazilianbudget]

I have stopped buying food I dont need by making a meal plan for the week. Being very intentional with my plans helps me stay focus.

[@natashyas4149]

When the sale price triggers the impulse to buy, stop yourself and ask if you would buy it if it wasn't on sale - good one, Ryan, thank you!

[@jenniferheyden4843]

I stimulate the economy by getting off the DIY train. Since i am saving money by buying less I can afford to hire local help to do many projects that I would otherwise have done myself. I essentially buy time for myself and provide jobs for hard working contractors, handypeople, landscapers... etc.

[@daCubanaqt]

On the fence about this comment. Being a DIYer has saved me loads of money on my house and I am stimulating the economy by buying materials. I know my boundaries though and will get contractors for things I cannot tackle on my own.

[@maleidi]

Well if there is no Christmas decorations, you can always do what your ancestors did: pray, gather with family and friends, walk on the street and look at the stars in the sky, seed some corn in plates, make a litle tree with clementines, light a bunch of candles on the windows, act a litle cplay with the children, use your imagination...

[@Дияна-ы9х]

Maria Dias sounds cozy and fulfilling. That’s how christmas should be

[@feathersky860]

👍👍👍

[@brendakrause5639]

I just look at other peoples decorations when visiting or driving around town.

[@grandmasmith]

Just because you do not "buy" decorations, does not mean that you cannot make them from things like cereal boxes, empty jars and so on...

[@alanbirkner1958]

I am 71. People have made decorations for holidays for thousands of years. We use dough, cardboard, buttons, fabric, paper, etc. Tina

[@hannahgermaine4127]

If you go to the front desk of a CVS, you can have them set your account to receive all receipts by email, including the coupons, ridding you of the long receipt problem.

[@igpa70]

The other thing we can do is fix instead of replacing, that includes sewing your socks, using stuff you normally use in the kitchen as cleaning products, e.g, vinegar, lime juice are a great mix to clean rugs!

[@thehylers1021]

OMG I just mended my socks last week. I DIY bathroom stink spray and general purpose cleaner. I plan to DIY clean the exterior of my gutters next week!

[@bookworm_angie]

Groceries I order online and pick-up at store, which restricts me and keeps me on budget, plus reduces my time grocery shopping.

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

I love shopping at the local farmers market every Saturday. I take $30 cash and leave my wallet in the car. This forces me to really think about what I need. I also have a rule with other purchases. If I cannot financially afford to buy something right then and their then I can't afford it. Regardless of the item. I don't own any credit cards, so this forces me to really think about what I genuinely need.

[@RecycleChic]

Love that. I have stopped getting a cart at stores (other than grocery) I say to myself as I pass them “if I can’t carry it, I can’t afford it” & you can’t keep picking up things to look at them when your hands are full. 😃

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

@@RecycleChic I also do a combination of these ideas. I take minimal cash in the store and don’t get a cart ( unless I’m buying something large) It’s nice to know other people do that.

[@trailertrish]

I'd love if u guys had the girl from A Small Wardrobe on ur podcast!

[@maachiiruudaa]

I love her!!

[@grimmkat06]

YES! She is a genius and her sense of humor is awesome ❤

[@whathappenedtomyyoutubehandle]

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[@whathappenedtomyyoutubehandle]

I got automatically bothered by the fact that you didn't use her name instead of saying "the girl from a small wardrobe", but then I suddenly realised I don't even know her name! Does anyone know? How has she kept this to herself for so long?

[@alessandras4289]

Please she is the best

[@jennytaylor3986]

I had to stop drinking coffee because it had gotten really unhealthy for me. Instead, when I'm looking for a bitter boost I make homemade hot chocolate with about half the sugar the recipe calls for. It's a lot more work than tossing grounds in a pot which means I have to be very intentional about making it. It also means, since I really REALLY like my hot chocolate, it's been good incentive not to hit the local coffee shops . Also, LOVE Overdrive. It's so useful and convenient ^_^

[@annadavies4791]

Why aren't they letting her talk?!!

[@crystalkangahn7400]

A mom oh BLM p pink

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Cause its a minimalist show....you talk minimally!!!

[@susanwitter2395]

CVS should just apply those coupons automatically to your CVS card.

[@dreamergirl05]

Shelby barely talked lol

[@technosteed4644]

@@kondwira367 I believe now they're leaving chats with guests for Patreon subscribers.

[@joeytocd]

Tends to be the way it goes whenever they have guests on. Sometimes the guests speak and expatiate, sometimes they don't. Maybe it's just the format of the show. But listening to one another is a valuable skill, and I wish they weren't so eager to give their two cents each time a guest makes a strong point. But it is their podcast and their platform, so.

[@crowgrl13]

Yeah, I love Shelbi and am subscribed to her, so I was excited about this. Having seen it, I'm really disappointed.

[@kb9847]

my thought was,"why have guests if you are going to talk the whole time" haha I only made it 1/2 way and had to leave.

[@kb9847]

@J K exactly!! a good interviewer rarely talks. It's not about them it's about creating a platform for their guests.

[@igpa70]

A good tip is sticking to your shopping list at the grocery store. Most people end up buying a lot more

[@HoneyBunRoad]

One month ago I bought 70% chocolate. Forced myself to get used to that bitter taste and then about 2weeks later I bought the usual milk chocolate bar that we eat at home all the time and guess what...I haven't even been tempted to eat the milk chocolate. So I get it when you guys say its good to REPLACE a bad habit with a good/healthy one. [Respect you guys alot for the Nipsey Hussle mention]

[@rubymartinez84]

OMG!! I am totally fangirling right now, you three have inspired me to start living a "Zerolism" lifestyle. The minimalists inspired me live a more simplified life and Shelbi inspired me to live a more sustainable life that will help the environment. Its so exciting to see these two figures come together.

[@dc4553]

Today is my birthday and all I have planed for today was experiences and it is such a lightness in the way the day flew by. And that all thanks to you and your impact you had on my life via minimalism

[@sierrasteele0224]

No one keeps all of their clothes forever, so I feel like there will always be second hand clothes.

[@DaniJean1]

Great job Shelby! Proud of you girl.

[@Ally-ug3nq]

Such a fun, great and raw video! I watch Shelbi on her KZbin channel and lover her style, so real and to the point! Joshua and Ryan, as usual you are direct, informative and open which I really enjoy to watch!

[@LIND311]

My sustainable shopping tip is to buy used. There are a ton of apps out there to help you find good used items. I have been searching for a nice white button up blouse, so i went on ThreadUp and found multiple used classic white button up tops for $35 total.

[@sarahbella458]

Thank you for the shout out to Nipsey Hussle. Proving once again, I relate to Josh.

[@betterlifebroadcasting7547]

OMG, so IF everyone stopped buying forks and spoons.. there would still be enough forks and spoons for 1,000 years. Same with Christmas ornaments.

[@MsPatriciadelaGarza]

I recently drove from Texas to Kansas (9+ hours each way) and listened almost nonstop to your youtube videos. I tried to listen to your audiobook but couldn't do it for more than a few minutes. The monotone audio of the voice talent made it hard to listen to. However, every time I hear you read an excerpt from one of your own books, I greatly appreciate the energy and passion in your voice, and the cadence of your reading is perfect. Please consider audio recording your own books!💗

[@AmandaCornell]

Loved hearing from Shelby, great inspiration and her videos are very encouraging! Thanks for having her on.

[@CyxopyKoBa]

Guys you are awesome! I do really really like this girl and her videos, thank you for inviting her!!!

[@ashleybannister6769]

I had a comment about buying groceries you don’t need. I am HORRIBLE for this! I grew up with my grandma’s example of basically buying anything and everything to fill all of her cupboards, chest freezer and fridge (which became so overstuffed that she actually got a second fridge which she keeps in another room!) she has a good heart and good intentions of always having lots of food to feed anyone who comes over and it fills her heart to do so. But... so much of her food, majority in her fridge or deep down in the bottom of the freezer, spoils or expires because it gets completely forgotten about. I have developed habits of just aimlessly shopping through the aisles and picking out everything that I love and that I “might” want to make soon... and half the time I forget what I was planning and it spoils before I get around to it. I’m currently trying a new approach to begin minimizing my life, and groceries is an area I want to improve. This week I wrote out a meal plan for the week on a magnetic whiteboard and I wrote a list of all of the ingredients I need for those recipes only, and I stuck by it, and instead of spending say 200 or 300 or maybe more, (sometimes over $400 at Costco!!!! And it’s just myself and my boyfriend at home!) I got all of my groceries for $115 for the whole week AND work snacks (some healthy fruits and veggies). I felt so proud of myself to have a “plan”. That would be my suggestion. I plan on doing this from now on! Yay to saving money and reducing waste! I love you guys and your podcast. I’ve only just discovered your content in the last month and I feel like I stumbled into a gold mine of everything I’ve been wanting to incorporate in my own life!! LOVED your documentary! I finally understand CONSUMERISM!!!!!! So THANK you 🙏 looking forward to binge listening to your podcast 💕👏🏻

[@l0ramai]

I keep a Wishlist and a Needlist - I only buy the things that make it to the Needlist and keep that very minimal.

[@autumnellingham5712]

I loved this, I will defiantly be watching Shelbizleee's you tube video's. Love the views on consumerism, since watching yourselves and other minimalists (over the last 10 years). I've come up with views on the retail industry and consumerism (which I work in). My future thinking: What is the future of retail? Should the retail industry be shaping consumerism differently? Should we be focusing our industry to a fix it, re-sell, recycle approach? How can we be more transparent about our goods? We could change the way we shop, move more to more places re-selling secondhand or mended. Our retailers could have branches where they fix more stuff and resell, they could still sell new, lots of people want new and shiny but there are many that want quality and can't afford the high prices, those of us (myself sometimes included in this) could buy the second hand produces at a reduced price and still subscribe to that brand. I'm still creating my boundary's and reducing my consumption. I'm a recovering shopaholic so it's been a missive mindset change for me to become a more minimal consumer and clear my clutter. Thank you for your video's as they really do inspire the change.

[@taylorwilliams4179]

A former co worker of mine introduced me to Dove Dark Chocolate maybe two years ago. I still love milk chocolate, but when I tried doves version I couldnt stand it. But whenever I want my chocolate fix, I always go to Dove. (I know its not the healthiest, but maybe down the line I'll make the healthier transition). Now if only I could make the switch to eating way LESS chocolate throughout the week.

[@taraleap7342]

I’m signed up for receipts to be emailed to me at cvs. Haven’t had a printed receipt from them in over a year! 🙌🏼

[@mom2peaches]

Yes! Same here.

[@elainemonroe9492]

I'm so glad you are having Shelby on your show -- I love her!

[@conniegriffith7939]

I paid my house off buying less now I like helping the needy

[@livelearnandteach7402]

I no longer buy physical books.....i now get them on Audible. Better for the environment plus I can workout while listening to them.

[@lorraineturton4485]

Ryan, glad you replaced Oreos with 100 % chocolate :-) That is much better for your heart health and chocolate is antioxidant. I became a vegetarian in my 50's and it saved my life. Now that I am a senior citizen I treat myself to dark chocolate too. :-)

[@amore_93]

I need to stop!! Buying and clutter my home!

[@Helen-xv7ot]

I made a purchase for my office from Staples online. The item in itself was not that big but the box that it came in was ginormous and stuffed with this plastic air pocket material that was literally several feet long. It took me over five minutes to pop and and wrap up all of this plastic into a small ball. I contacted Staples to voice my concern but they couldn't care less.

[@brendakrause5639]

I find this problem with Amazon shipments. Besides the waste, I think someone is getting ripped off in shipping costs also.

[@calisongbird]

@@brendakrause5639yep!! It happened to me today. 😞

[@speedfiend925]

If I purchase Dark Chocolate it cannot be over about 73%. I do not know how Ryan does 100%. I tried 80% and it tasted like chalk. 😆

[@simplesimply3753]

I enjoy 90% I think it depends on your regular diet and your taste buds.

[@iyakida17]

I tried 50 and bitterness overload hahahha but need to endure... Hahahah

[@gofortaylor]

OMG I LOVE SHELBIZZLE!!! So glad she made it onto the podcast!

[@HealthGeekMum]

There is a company called Ethical Consumer (.org) which does raports on different products and companies rating them through sustainability, quality, treatment of employes etc. Do they do all the research for you, saves you time and gives you piece of mind when making decision where to buy from.

[@a91170]

There are things that if everyone stopped buying them would benefit the Earth: disposable dishes, plastic razors, smoking products, meat, bottled water, candy, leather products, wet napkins, glitter, designer clothes ( we all have too many clothes). Even smartphones, the curse of the turn of the century.

[@edithplancarte9383]

my favorite podcast!! YAY! Love you all

[@triplel3910]

Everyone has different ideas about what is important. Every time I move (considering move to state #17) I go through everything and pare down. Even though over the years I have improved my process to consider before acquiring items; there are still a few items that can be culled. My family however is always concerned that I might donate an item I could need in 5-10 years. (I have considered starting a PackRats Anonymous group for them which would require them to discard one item monthly and no one in the group could acquire any of the discarded items).

[@sarah29880]

😂😂, my family is the same. My mom used to get soooo angry at me when I wanted to get rid of things. But objects and excess items have always stressed me out ever since grade school. Now I love to live minimally and wouldn’t go back to pack rat central at home lol.

[@pusscat5161]

I love the blue sparkly Christmas tree at church but I wouldn't want a 9ft Christmas tree in my living room

[@nakiasimone]

I’m surprised in such a good way that you mentioned Nipsey. Also, thanks for doing what you do to better my life and my community. It’s really dope how you just pour out into people’s lives. ❤️

[@rachelrachel3214]

Shelbizlee has the best info behind why do minimalism. I believe whole heartedly that if everyone lived like them global warming would be much less of a concern and could be reversed.

[@lovinglife3954]

Interesting watching this during pandemic September 2020. What if everyone stopped buying and spending so much? We see a little taste of this. I hope people can sustain some of the simplifying habits at home they have been practicing.

[@ashleysweetly4613]

Kyra Ann would be another awesome person to bring on the podcast. Learned a lot from her!

[@jb789j]

No more Starbucks for me for coffee and food

[@michaelacappabianca6461]

Im so excited you have her on! I love Shelbizleee! Late to stumble on it

[@tinalabelle2536]

Receipt paper. Laughing, I feel your pain Josh. I have enough decisions to make. I don't need advertising when making a purchase. Safeway is the same way. Thanks Ryan and Josh. P.S., when you can, freeze and dehydrate your food during the summer and Fall; you really live an authentic lifestyle.

[@d_calf]

Love you guys! You add SO MUCH value to my life. You're helping me live my best "intentional" life (the phrase that works the best for me). I'd like to make one recommendation. Josh, you either talk to or ask Podcast Shawn a question nearly every single episode. Could you get him a mic? Even if it's only unmuted for

[@bonnieleecurtis]

To save paper, CVS gives one the option to have your receipt emailed to you. I've been doing it for several years.

[@Nol2013]

That's good. I wish the UK Post Office would email receipts. I have to scan them and keep them for my business.

[@armlessangela5106]

If people stop producing things the way they do now a days ( Christmas decorations, clothing ect.) maybe people would go back to diy which isn't bad

[@leanneroberts175]

A lot of our shops in New Zealand now email our receipts to us! 🙂 (Clothing stores etc) not supermarkets yet!

[@alfonsoruizlopez9348]

Me gusta el podcast y la información, pero creo que la invitada debería hablar hablado un poco más. Me encanta vuestro contenido en general.

[@chrish9155]

This is an excellent channel. Thanks 😊

[@loriann822]

I’m reading all these negative comments about the guest not sharing more on your podcast. The funny thing is. I would rather only listen to you guys other then your guest, lol. It’s nice to have a guest , but it is your SHOW , so don’t listen to these jealous people who wish they had your lives

[@muhlynduh]

Shelby!!! Yes ma'am!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@pattiharrison1211]

Re Christmas Decorations, it would be sort of like living like they did on Little House in the Prairie. ☺️

[@tomoshikimekitoji5871]

Sustained minimalism = mental discipline Basically, what you guys and gal are mentioning

[@danicegewiss862]

Im a minimalist because I dont want to add to a problem. I dont have room in my life for excess. Ive found my own personal style and it doesnt require a lot of stuff. I dont buy cheap plastic things. Lol. I use less of what I have.

[@MisterX-rz9tj]

8:03 ... A timestap for my own. Because I find that so funny. 😄

[@sarah29880]

Thanks for the reminders! Good tips on ways to avoid impulse buying here!

[@kassandrab665]

Was an awesome podcast as always but I expected to hear more from shelbi. She’s the main reason I made sure to listen to this specific episode. Side note: do you have any advice on what to do about people that give you so many gifts all the time? My mother in law is from another country but she loves giving gifts especially for our baby because she feels it’s the only way she can feel close to her and to us since she lives so far away. But even when we lived in the same country she still did it. I’ve mentioned to her countless times and in different ways that although I appreciate her gifts and thoughtfulness that it’s just too much. Not only does it add more stuff into my home and make me more stressed by it but it also is stuff I usually don’t want and am expected to use. It’s also very bad for the environment in so many ways between the packaging and the items themselves as well as the way it’s transported to me. I don’t know if there’s any way to make the situation better because I’ve tried and I’ve tried to do it as nicely as I can but she just finds ways around it. It literally makes me have anxiety, stressed, and sometimes cry because I can’t handle the pure amount of things she sent me. I don’t dare have another kid or the boxes will become larger and more frequent.

[@ArtyAntics]

Doe eyed beauty my mum in law is like this with our niece but I noticed since she has been getting photos of my nieces mum she hasn’t needed to send gifts as much. Another idea is to start a trust fund or to put the gift money aside to get a ticket to come visit you? Sending cards or letters can be a great way to connect, handmade ones are even better 😊

[@zeesworld3371]

all my 3 fav ppl in one podcast..

[@hirorop5367]

I love this so much. Thank you for another great episode.

[@TheMinimalists]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mom2peaches]

CVS gives you the choice to have your receipts emailed to you. I have the option and it's sooo much better. #savetrees

[@keithbacon2360]

i was going to suggest the same thing. Not only does it save paper, but is is convenient to have digital receipt in car you have to reference it again.

[@melindawood3644]

You can sign up for E Receipts from CVS. No more long paper receipts when you buy.

[@michellem7290]

I like the idea of trying to restrain yourself to groceries with little to no plastic packaging. Think I'll start trying that; since it would place some automatic limits on grocery buying... also been trying to reduce my plastic consumption anyway

[@carlatoppins8567]

Good common sense tips to thwart impulsive spending. "It's a 100% off if I don't buy it, Priceless!:-)

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Yesssss, I was waiting for this video!

[@neeyasshah3401]

Please let your guest speak as much as you do so many different ideas could be exchanged and discussed openly and something new could be learnt this way

[@tomoshikimekitoji5871]

As I’m watching, that reminds me of the “dollar tree syndrome”- in for ONE thing, out with twenty five dollars worth of stuff.😅

[@muhlynduh]

You guys should have Justin Malik on the podcast. I love his podcast. His voice is dreamy lol. I know he reads excerpts of your books on his show... that's how I found him lol. Interested in his story.

[@cuz]

What are the 6 questions you ask yourself before buying anything?

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

I always wondered what if we all ex changed things we didn't need but others need. I think there will always be stores to purchase things and yes I hate that long receipt at CVS. I get those 40% off coupons and i do use them on things that are expensive like jerky. I have 3 bins of Xmas stuff. I plan to get rid of some. I originally down sized when I moved from Portland Oregon and had to use the biggest moving truck and I also had a fantasy to travel in a RV but still own a small home on land like 800 sq ft , that is when I started getting rid of stuff. My first goal was 2 cars can fit in garage!!! I'm the only one on the street!!! I love Amazon and I just order what I need!! I buy way more browsing in stores.

[@jjuniper274]

I know someone who is a river enthusiast. He has a boat and basically spends every waking moment on the river. Great. However, because of this, he collects boats. He goes to estate sales every weekend and if there is a boat figurine, he buys it. Is this collecting? Is this obsession? He grew up poor, and I'm wondering if maybe by having these "things" it ensures that a person never is "without" ever again? I don't know, but I am happy for him, if it makes him happy. Your thoughts?

[@GRORGvideot]

Just figurines? Or actual bigger boats as well? I think there's no harm in buying figurines. Maybe it's a lighthearted obsession at the same time, but at least it's something that's not harmful. People collect all kinds of stuff, figurines and whatnot. Maybe the Boat and the mini boats to him define who he think he is. He's a boat man.

[@joylopez2735]

I want to stop buying paper towels. Good advice, please!

[@brendakrause5639]

I use face cloths you can get in a bulk pack at Walmart. It has 6 or 8 in a pack. They are Terry cloth fabric like a towel. The size typically is 10x10 inches.

[@Tesla-Cannon]

I'm so surprised Shelby didn't talk. Normally, she has a lot more insight.

[@crowgrl13]

They kept interrupting her and talking over her. They didn't let her talk.

[@marymoon9015]

I love shelbie

[@vanessagrant4042]

It’s nice to have her on the show. Now let her speak!!! Lol

[@boots8562]

I want to stop buying Redbulls during my lunch breaks...

[@beingmyownfan]

The link to Shelbizlee's channel : kzbin.infovideos

[@divaandchomin1]

Love my Minimalists!

[@deborahhuffman3231]

Having boundaries and being accountable in all areas of our life's.

[@deborahhuffman3231]

All three of you are amazing

[@pattyschancehaulsmore2779]

Your thumbnail made me think I was gonna get a music video LOL

[@Slayzlee]

Long time fan but first time watching the podcast instead of just listening! Thanks for teaching me how to save and appreciate!

[@deborahhuffman3231]

I've been a minimalist for over 7 yrs i love it and do not miss tons of stuff. I find it's actually hard to spend money now. I Walk out of stores with nothing. A lot of people don't understand it and think your suffering your not you have a freedom. Life is so much easier in all ways. Your more relaxed. You actually utilize the library. You have more quality time. I absolutley can not stand clutter and i do have what I need. And you are more greatful for what you do have. You think before you spend. You all are so informational thank-you.

[@meggy_moves]

I have been going to a gym and pay almost 200/ month. I am almost at my goal weight and feel like I can handle it on my own but the community there is so amazing that I don't want to leave but I know I should because I could pay down on my debt faster and I don't want to slip back into my old unhealthy ways. What do you guys think? Help!

[@HomemakerDaze]

Find a hiking group?

[@amyhawkins2520]

You can have CVS email your receipt. No need for paper.

[@jen4696]

I'm leaving this video half way because Shelbi barely spoke. Disappointed. :( I love you guys normally but Shelbi barely got a chance to express herself and show her mark on the world.

[@alicetrieu7733]

I hate Xmas shopping. No one needs another $15 sweater. Now I buy movie tickets, gift cards to whole food, and restaurants. I still have unopened Xmas gift from last Xmas.

[@flamingowilliams9664]

26:28 Your Wife?! Is there happy news you're keeping from us Josh?

[@LauraRahel]

Sometimes they refer to their partners as their wives because its easier in conversation to convey the commitment of the relationship. If you say girlfriend or partner its usually not perceived the same way as wife. Could have gotten married (idk!) but I know sometimes they used the tern when not legally married :)

[@kiaanee]

I love shelbizleee ♡

[@solidandsoiled]

Dang now I want Oreos!

[@Breathe618]

CVS can now email you a reciept. you might have to get the app. to go paperless

[@breec3346]

Or even GIANT!! They’re receipts are crazy long for only the two items I bought!! It was like a boa constrictor length lol not good not good!