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Bad Thoughts

Dec 8, 2025
56 mins

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Episode Description

The Minimalists speak with Judah Smith about how other people's perception of us can be upsetting, the biggest things that send people into a mental spiral, advice for minimizing when you're stressed out, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

Should I read my mother's diary after she dies? (2:25)

What sends you into a mental spiral? (20:17)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalist's new TEDx Talk, "Scrolling Is the New Smoking," is live! (41:18)

Listener Tip: Clearing the external clutter often helps with the mental clutter. (48:02)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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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