About this episode
From an early age we’re taught that personal fulfillment is dependent on both our accomplishments and our possessions. Yet despite advancing in our careers and overflowing our homes, many of us remain unsatisfied. What's missing? According to today's guest, we are far too concerned with living from the outside-in when we should be doing the opposite. There is indeed a reality in which yearning for the bigger house and the better job takes a backseat to the whispers of our inner selves. On today's show: Shirin Etessam on true fulfillment as a byproduct of silencing our mental and emotional clutter. Here's a preview: [6:00] What do our souls have to do with sustainable minimalism? [9:00] The work is hard, but is the struggle worth it? [17:00] The real reason we must address the mental clutter (and how to do it) [30:00] Exactly how to heal your heart [33:00] The importance of play, creativity, and curiosity in the lives of adults Resources mentioned: Pre-order Free To Be: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul -- Join our (free!) community here . Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube . Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Our Sponsors: * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.