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The Minimalists  talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, and letting go of embarrassment. Watch all 2 hours of episode 430 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalist’s kitchen essentials? (02:39)

How can we get better at asking for help? (15:40)

Why did I spend more money when I tried minimalism? (31:22)

How can I connect with others when I feel like they’re judging me? (43:35)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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