The Minimalists discuss what to do with family heirlooms and “generational junk." Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at Patreon:   / theminimalists  

Questions answered in this episode:

00:00 How do we tactfully tell our relatives we don’t want their “generational junk”?

13:49 How do I help my parents minimize their hoard to live more simply when they’re resistant to do so?

26:13 How do we support our family members without accepting their donations of their possessions?

31:22 How do I appropriately rehome a family heirloom that is a historical artifact?

39:42 Listener comments and minimalism tips.

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