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The Minimalists · December 8, 2025 · 56m 55s

Bad Thoughts

Judah Smith
Show Notes

The Minimalists and guest Judah Smith discuss the struggle with other people's perceptions, what sends individuals into mental spirals, advice for minimizing stress, and the ethical dilemma of reading a deceased loved one's diary. They also announce their new TEDx Talk, 'Scrolling Is the New Smoking.'

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Highlights

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Should You Read a Deceased Loved One's Diary?00:02:25
Judah Smith and the hosts explore the ethical dilemma of reading a parent's private diary after their death, balancing the desire for understanding against respect for privacy.
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What Sends People into a Mental Spiral00:20:17
The conversation identifies common triggers that lead to negative thought loops and mental spirals.
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Scrolling Is the New Smoking00:41:18
The Minimalists unveil their new TEDx Talk comparing social media scrolling to smoking, framing it as a modern public health concern.
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Editorial

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Clearing External Clutter to Ease Mental Clutter00:48:02
A listener shares how removing physical clutter from their environment helped reduce their mental clutter and stress.
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