# 517 | Bad Thoughts

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Podcast: [The Minimalists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-minimalists-432520)
Published: 2025-12-08T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theminimalists.com/p517/
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## Resource

The Minimalists speak with Judah Smith about how other people's perception of us can be upsetting, the biggest things that send people into a mental spiral, advice for minimizing when you're stressed out, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Should I read my mother's diary after she dies? (2:25) What sends you into a mental spiral? (20:17) Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalist's new TEDx Talk, "Scrolling Is the New Smoking," is live! (41:18) Listener Tip: Clearing the external clutter often helps with the mental clutter. (48:02) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios .

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