Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of minimalism. Is owning less truly freeing, or can it become restrictive and performative? They explore when minimalism adds clarity and when it just adds pressure, especially across different incomes and cultures.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Running The Numbers Segment
02:27 Minimalism in Design
03:42 Minimalism in Daily Life
06:54 Emotional Attachment to Possessions
14:30 Cultural & Family Influences Against Minimalism
24:09 Costs of Minimalism
28:55 Balancing Minimalism vs Functionality
31:27 The Struggle with Clutter
35:56 Designing Functional Spaces
44:34 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://today.yougov.com/topics/society/survey-results/daily/2023/04/21/9540a/1
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10249935/
https://civicscience.com/minimalism-seems-more-a-necessity-than-a-lifestyle-choice-in-2021/
https://civicscience.com/americans-arent-minimalists/
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok | LinkedIn
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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