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Apr 2025
59m 57s

488 | Nontransactable Goods

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
About this episode

The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Orion Taraban to talk about loyalty, respect, grace, love, friendship, forgiveness, desire, honesty, and other nontransactable goods.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I stop clinging to the good relationship memories from the past if they make me feel miserable now? (2:35)

When is loyalty no longer worth it? (23:52)

Listener tip: Sensory sensitivity is linked to overstimulation. (55:41)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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