526 | Precious Things

The Minimalists

The Minimalists talk about some difficult decluttering dilemmas, including what to do with belongings left behind by deceased loved ones, why we don't need to keep every sentimental item, how to handle the endless stream of freebies we receive, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I declutter my late husband's belongings while honoring what my young daughters might one day wish I had kept? (3:46)

What's your most cherished sentimental item, and under what conditions would you let it go? (20:48)

Right Here, Right Now: We've redesigned The Simple Newsletter—and readers are loving it. (35:08)

Listener Tip: What to do with all the freebies your kids get. (37:22)

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2026-02-09 46 min

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