{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b6974957e99c00199ca355/67f2ddf83292c8a68e71ff51?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"486 | Hedonism","description":"<p>The Minimalists talk about why the pursuit of pleasure leads to hedonism, and they answer questions about self-indulgence, pleasure-seeking, self-gratification, self-restraint, immoderation, overindulgence, extravagance, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Discussed in this episode:</p><p>What pleasures are likely to get in the way of living a meaningful life? (1:33)</p><p>What nonessentials do you overindulge in? (29:54)</p><p>Listener tip: Letting go of worries, saying no to others, and minimizing online shopping. (48:31)</p><p>What’s the difference between self-care and self-indulgence? (53:17)</p><p>When does the need for sexual gratification and variety turn into escapism? (1:04:12)</p><p>Why does pleasure-seeking lead to FOMO? (1:29:52)</p><p>More About Less: To make the best of life, there must be pain. (1:44:17)</p><p>Added Value: JFM’s favorite song of the year is a hedonism anthem. (2:02:03)</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS</p><p>Added Value:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4us6hJE7fJs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“When I’m High”</a></p><p>Article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/23/hedonism-is-overrated-to-make-the-best-of-life-there-must-be-pain-says-yale-professor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Hedonism is Overrated”</a></p><p>Blog:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.becomingminimalist.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Becoming Minimalist</a></p><p>Book:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://amzn.to/42pf3su\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Against Empathy</em></a></p><p>Book:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/emotionalclutter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Emotional Clutter</em></a></p><p>Book:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/etr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Everything That Remains</em></a></p><p>Book:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/lput\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Love People, Use Things</em></a></p><p>Book:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://amzn.to/41Wh3Jz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Manliness</em></a></p><p>Event:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Simplehaven</a></p><p>Event:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Symposium</a></p><p>Essay:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.becomingminimalist.com/amplification-of-joy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“The Amplification of Joy”</a></p><p>Essay:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://minimalism.com/journal/expensive-clothes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Expensive Clothes Are Not an Investment”</a></p><p>Essay:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/advance/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Letting Go in Advance”</a></p><p>Podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.howtolove.show/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Love</a></p><p>Podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/#453\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Infidelity</a></p><p>Podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/#439\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Restraint</a></p><p>Podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.savage.love/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Savage Lovecast</a></p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.minimalism.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Minimalism</a></p><p><br></p><p>Recorded at <a href=\"http://earthing.com/simple\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Earthing Studios</a>.</p>","author_name":"The Minimalists Private Podcast"}