450 | Can't Let Go

The Minimalists talk about everyday things that turn into clutter, areas in your home that become messy quickly, one question to ask before buying new clothes, 15 useful tips for using your phone less, and more. Discussed in this episode: Is every item you own something you event ...  Show more

The Minimalists speak with behavior expert Dr. John Demartini about loved ones who criticize your minimalist lifestyle, ways to reconcile the tension between simplicity and luxury goods, how our consumption patterns shape our identities, whether good and evil exist, and much more ...  Show more

Send me a messageOne of the hardest times in anyone's life is when we lose someone who is still alive. Perhaps they cut us off, perhaps we cut them off, or perhaps it was mutual. But either way, the pain, regret, blame, and open wound of hope make this type of loss particularly d ...  Show more

If you’re stuck in a situation that you’re unhappy in or you want to make a change but you’re scared, this episode is a reminder that NOTHING HAPPENS IF NOTHING HAPPENS. If you want your life to change, you need to make the necessary changes. In this episode, I talk about letting ...  Show more

"Your unhappiness cannot be blamed on your past or your environment. And it isn't that you lack competence. You just lack courage. One might say you are lacking in the courage to be happy." Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! This week, we're diving into The Courag ...  Show more

If you’ve been thinking, 

I can’t focus… 

I can’t catch up… 

I feel so behind… 

this episode is for you. 

Today, Mel breaks down overwhelm:

why your brain feels overloaded and the 4 simple steps you can use today to clear your mind and final ...