Charting A Rich Life
Despite our massive financial and material gains, happiness in the US has been in a consistent state of decline since at least the 1940s.
The research is clear: Materialism is toxic to human happiness. On today's show author Jeff Golden suggests practical ways to nourish in our lives the things that can help us live well (while simultaneously avoiding the hooks of money and stuff).
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[5:30] We live amidst unimaginable wealth, yet we are unhappier than ever before. Here's why
[10:00] Materialism is toxic to happiness, and not for the reasons you think
[16:00] Exactly why you should choose your neighborhood wisely
[22:00] Want to be happier? Don't put your effort into amassing stuff; put it here instead
[30:00] Are we overly concerned about owning stuff so that we don't have to face our internal lacks?
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- Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
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Despite our massive financial and material gains, happiness in the US has been in a consistent state of decline since at least the 1940s.
The research is clear: Materialism is toxic to human happiness. On today's show author Jeff Golden suggests practical ways to nourish in our lives the things that can help us live well (while simultaneously avoiding the hooks of money and stuff).
Here's a preview:
[5:30] We live amidst unimaginable wealth, yet we are unhappier than ever before. Here's why
[10:00] Materialism is toxic to happiness, and not for the reasons you think
[16:00] Exactly why you should choose your neighborhood wisely
[22:00] Want to be happier? Don't put your effort into amassing stuff; put it here instead
[30:00] Are we overly concerned about owning stuff so that we don't have to face our internal lacks?
- This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
- Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
- Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
- Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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