In this week's episode of Patter Chatter, Richard and Garrick cover how to say no. Most of us have been in a situation when we would like to say no, but the word "yes" comes out instead. This can cause us to suffer and feel resentful towards ourselves and/or the person who asked the question. We often fear that in saying no, we'll disappoint the other person, cause conflict, or endure rejection. While these may be rational and valid possibilities, they are not the only potential outcomes! Richard and Garrick will cover several reasons it may be difficult to say no and how to politely and assertively say no to people.

In this week's episode of Patter Chatter, Garrick and Richard cover stress and stress management. Stress is a normal part of life, but too much stress can make us sick, mentally and physically. It's important to learn stress management techniques to prevent stress-induced problems. Richard and Garrick describe stress and stress management and provide techniques to manage and reduce stress.

In this week's episode of Patter Chatter, Richard and Garrick are covering minimalism. Minimalism is a wonderful tool that can help you lose the stressful/overwhelming weight of your possessions & give you the freedom you've been longing for. There aren't specific rules that must be followed in minimalism, the rules are different for every person! You can personalize the rules to fit your lifestyle and what you value without feeling constricted and confined by someone else's rules. 

Don't think about all the stuff you're losing! Minimalism isn't about what you're losing, it's about what you're GAINING. You're gaining more time & freedom to do the things you love to do (spending time with family & friends, hobbies, traveling, etc.) In this episode, Richard and Garrick are covering the loose definition of minimalism, misconceptions of minimalism, decluttering methods, and the benefits you can receive by living with less.