The Minimalists Podcast
The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.
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439 | Restraint
04/15/2024
439 | Restraint
The Minimalists talk about the benefits of restraint, the struggles of consumerism for new minimalists, the difficulties of letting go of social media, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do I declutter my online-shopping addiction? (1:56) What factors contributed to The Minimalists leaving social media? (31:04) Why was I still clinging to my living daughter’s suicide note? (45:04) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes:
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438 | Streamlined
04/08/2024
438 | Streamlined
The Minimalists discuss the art of streamlining one’s life, letting go of difficult things, how the need for approval keeps people tethered to a lifestyle they don’t want, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I get my husband to let go of just-in-case items? (3:52) How does my need for approval influence my consumption decisions? (24:17) What are “Thursday Konversations with T.K. Coleman”? (35:31) Listener insight: “Sometimes I disagree with The Minimalists, but I still appreciate your perspective.” (38:27) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes:
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437 | Graduation Day
04/01/2024
437 | Graduation Day
The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, and how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go. Discussed in this episode: How can I detach from my former spouse while actively coparenting and sharing familial responsibilities? (1:58) How do I move on if I can’t let go of a thing, career, or relationship that used to add value to my life? (14:25) What graduations are The Minimalists celebrating? (21:11) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes:
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436 | Simplifying for Newbies
03/25/2024
436 | Simplifying for Newbies
The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies and staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult. Discussed in this episode: How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:25) How can I keep going on my decluttering journey when I get overwhelmed? (15:45) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: Detailed show notes:
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435 | Do Fewer Things
03/18/2024
435 | Do Fewer Things
The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity and letting go of social media. Watch all 2 hours of episode 435 on . Discussed in this episode: What are the three principles of slow productivity? (02:10) Should The Minimalists quit social media? (27:48) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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434 | Breaking Cycles
03/11/2024
434 | Breaking Cycles
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about breaking cycles and healing relationships. Watch all 2 hours of episode 434 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of the idea of what I thought a relationship should be? (02:23) How can I cease self-loathing? (18:48) Why don’t I feel like enough? (33:14) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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433 | Shoes
03/04/2024
433 | Shoes
The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, how to let go of shoes, and taking breaks from technology. Watch all 2 hours of episode 433 on . Discussed in this episode: How can we stop caring what society wants us to do? (01:46) Why can’t I let go of shoes I never wear? (15:00) How can we take breaks from technology when everything is digital these days? (28:30) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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432 | Throw Everything Away
02/26/2024
432 | Throw Everything Away
The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation and the hypocrisy of minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 432 on . Discussed in this episode: Should I throw away everything after my bed bug infestation? (01:48) How is it minimalist to encourage people to download seven different wallpapers? (13:47) How can I learn to let go of clutter when I grew up poor? (22:48) How do I know whether I should let go of a relationship? (27:57) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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431 | Minimizing Narcissism
02/19/2024
431 | Minimizing Narcissism
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term “narcissist” is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; and how to walk away. Watch all 2 hours of episode 431 on . Discussed in this episode: How do you know someone is a narcissist, and is the term overused? (01:11) How can I tell a narcissist that they’re the problem? (21:55) How do you let go of your feelings if your emotions are tied to your ego? (37:02) How can you mentally let go of an item you’re keeping just for when? (41:33) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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430 | No Junk Rule
02/12/2024
430 | No Junk Rule
The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, and letting go of embarrassment. Watch all 2 hours of episode 430 on . Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalist’s kitchen essentials? (02:39) How can we get better at asking for help? (15:40) Why did I spend more money when I tried minimalism? (31:22) How can I connect with others when I feel like they’re judging me? (43:35) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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429 | Filling Empty Rooms
02/05/2024
429 | Filling Empty Rooms
The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, and why people desire fancy things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 429 on . Discussed in this episode: How do minimalists spend their downtime? (01:56) Why do I struggle with wanting nice things as a minimalists? (22:18) How can we let go of the emotions tied to things? (30:30) Can owning things deprive us of the joy of sharing them? (40:39) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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428 | Invisible Clutter
01/29/2024
428 | Invisible Clutter
The Minimalists speak with Ryan Blaser, founder of TestMyHome.com, about the best tests to uncover in-home toxins, including mold, EMFs, WiFi, Bluetooth, blue light, chemicals in water, and other invisible clutter in our homes. Watch all 3 hours of episode 428 on . Discussed in this episode: What are the most surprising sources of indoor toxins? (02:29) Are cell phones toxic? (31:30) What’s the best way to filter my water? (44:05) Are claims about indoor toxins backed by science? (49:27) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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427 | Declutter Your Emotions
01/22/2024
427 | Declutter Your Emotions
The Minimalists talk about emotional clutter, the dangers of being a “helper,” and whether hoarding is a form of procrastination. Watch all 2 hours of episode 427 on . Discussed in this episode: Did I accidentally steal a bicycle? (01:52) Is hoarding just another form of procrastination? (15:59) How can I teach my boyfriend to minimize? (25:09) Where are The Minimalists touring in 2024? (32:22) How can you maintain control of your space while moving an elderly parent or in-law into your home? (38:45) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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426 | Breaking Free from Broke
01/15/2024
426 | Breaking Free from Broke
The Minimalists speak with author George Kamel about letting go of past financial mistakes, frugality vs. minimalism, and how much money The Minimalists have. Watch all 2 hours of episode 426 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of my past financial mistakes? (02:15) What’s the relationship between frugality and minimalism? (15:25) Are The Minimalists millionaires? (22:29) How can I let go of my LEGO collection? (35:54) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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425 | Behind What We Buy
01/08/2024
425 | Behind What We Buy
The Minimalists speak with Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, about the pernicious forces of corporate marketing. Watch all 2 hours of episode 425 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I reconcile being a minimalist with my corporate marketing job? (02:15) Have we become superficial because everyone is trying to sell us something? (30:09) What do The Minimalists think about “buy nothing” challenges? (40:58) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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424 | One Day or Day One
01/01/2024
424 | One Day or Day One
The Minimalists talk about how to start decluttering and letting go of stories about things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 424 on . Discussed in this episode: What’s the best method to start decluttering? (02:00) How do you get rid of things that are brand new? (12:36) How can I live my life without constantly feeling disappointed by the world around me? (25:58) How can I stop feeling defeated by my clutter? (37:40) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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423 | Letting Go of Seasonal Decorations
12/25/2023
423 | Letting Go of Seasonal Decorations
The Minimalists talk about decluttering seasonal decorations, opting out of the consumer culture of Los Angeles, and whether hoarding is a choice. Watch all 2 hours of episode 423 on . Discussed in this episode: Should I declutter my seasonal decorations? (01:55) Is it difficult to be a minimalist in Los Angeles? (12:49) Is hoarding a choice? (26:29) How are Joshua and T.K. so good at having conversations with differing opinions? (39:23) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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422 | The Comfort Crisis
12/18/2023
422 | The Comfort Crisis
The Minimalists speak with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about embracing boredom and starting from scratch after losing everything. Watch all 2 hours of episode 422 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we start from scratch after losing everything? (02:29) Why can’t humans embrace boredom? (22:30) How can we achieve work-life balance with a constantly changing schedule? (35:20) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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421 | Eco-Friendly Products
12/04/2023
421 | Eco-Friendly Products
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush and Alex Woodard about environmentally friendly products, issues caused by food companies, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 421 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I find affordable environmentally friendly products? (02:06) How can we opt out of the madness of manufactured foods? (27:13) Are we addicted to water? (49:45) How can we develop an alternative to retail therapy that isn’t just another form of consumption? (01:08:39) How can I maintain my home while in a season of healing? (01:16:20) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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420 | Possession Reduction
11/27/2023
420 | Possession Reduction
The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta from Zen Habits about bringing meaning to our everyday lives and getting back on track with minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 420 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (02:33) How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (16:03) Are smartphones a minimalist tool or a maximalist device? (30:40) Is being a minimalist just another form of identity clutter? (37:40) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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419 | Unhappy Billionaires
11/20/2023
419 | Unhappy Billionaires
The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and why people care too much about the size of their homes. Watch all 2 hours of episode 419 on . Discussed in this episode: How do I find happiness in what I already have? (02:20) Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes? (30:08) Can luxury goods and high fashion be a form of artistic expression? (43:13) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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418 | Mind Shift
11/13/2023
418 | Mind Shift
The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 418 on . Discussed in this episode: Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (02:01) How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:30) How can I enjoy downtime without needing to be productive? (21:51) How does this experiment demonstrate why The Minimalists don’t run ads on our podcast? (26:30) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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417 | Useless Things
11/06/2023
417 | Useless Things
The Minimalists talk about what makes a possession useless and why it’s not your responsibility to manage the material expectations of others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 417 on . Discussed in this episode: What can I do with my old school lesson plans? (01:49) How can I manage my father’s expectations without causing conflict? (11:48) Why do people pay to keep things in storage lockers? (23:51) What do The Minimalists’ think about Feng Shui? (34:03) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing
10/30/2023
416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing
The Minimalists talk about the frustrating effects of decluttering, and then they interview Adrienne Jezick from Morozko Forge about the benefits of ice baths. Watch all 2 hours of episode 416 on . Discussed in this episode: How does minimalism affect one’s daily routine? (02:50) What can Morozko Forge founder Adrienne Jezick tell us about the benefits of cold exposure? (13:05) How do we address the emotional loneliness that comes after indulging in retail therapy? (38:05) How do we deal with the chaos of too much stuff when we’re our home’s primary caretaker? (47:15) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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415 | Freebies
10/23/2023
415 | Freebies
The Minimalists talk about saying no to free stuff. Watch all 3 hours of episode 415 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give me? (02:00) How can I overcome my all-or-nothing mentality? (13:55) What can I do to stay out of the stuff rat race? (26:55) How can I stop holding on to just-in-case items? (44:00) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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414 | Emotional Baggage
10/16/2023
414 | Emotional Baggage
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about identifying and letting go of emotional baggage. Watch all 2 hours of episode 414 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of the idealized mother figure I conceptualized to cope with my childhood trauma? (02:00) How does The Body Code apply to physical pain? (14:30) How can we let go of the things that evoke painful emotions for us? (34:18) How can I eliminate the emotional clutter that stops me from minimizing? (42:13) Why does our culture seem to discourage stillness as a valid state of being? (47:30) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering
10/09/2023
413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering
The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go. Watch all 2 hours of episode 413 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn’t want me to let go of? (02:39) Can digital music become clutter? (14:06) Is each successive generation getting better at decluttering? (25:43) How can we let go of the belief that we need to be perfect to do something? (32:24) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life
10/02/2023
412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life
The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about finding peace in difficult times. Watch all 2 hours of episode 412 on . Discussed in this episode: How can I learn to be at peace with myself? (02:27) How can I get back custody of my children? (12:29) Why do The Minimalists post to social media? (22:50) What if peace isn’t our natural state? (29:30) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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411 | House Full of Junk
09/25/2023
411 | House Full of Junk
The Minimalists talk about getting rid of things even if you think they won’t add value to others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 411 on . Discussed in this episode: What can I do with my items that I think won’t add value to others? (03:18) How can I opt-out of my workplace’s themed dress-up days? (16:14) Why do The Minimalists put out so much content? (26:13) Where can I learn more about minimalist meetup groups? (31:30) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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410 | Declutter Slowly
09/18/2023
410 | Declutter Slowly
The Minimalists peak talk about clutter as an anxiety crutch and letting go of coupons. Watch all 2 hours of episode 410 on . Discussed in this episode: Can clutter be an anxiety crutch? (02:19) How can I let go of all the coupons I’m clinging to? (11:54) Do lower-income folks tend to spend more frivolously than higher-income folks on luxury goods? (26:31) How can I keep my space minimal but still warm and inviting? (38:51) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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