521 | One Day Less
The Minimalists
The Minimalists talk about consumerism’s role in workplace overload, what it takes to work fewer hours, the hidden reason grocery prices have increased, why certain ‘Buy One, Get One Free' deals have been outlawed, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How does consumerism force us to work more hours each week, and what can we do about it? (6:43) What would it take for you to work one less day per week? (26:03) Right Here, Right Now: How to Write Better and the end of our Earthing grant. (42:53) Listener Tip: Book a Clutter Counseling session with T.K. Coleman. (47:10) Have a question...
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520 | Uncommon Cold
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The Minimalists speak with Professor Thomas Seager about using ice baths to help minimize pain and chronic illness, uncomfortable activities that get easier over time, a slew of questions JFM has about cold plunge therapy, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How does a struggling person live a relatively productive life with chronic illness? (3:34) What’s a previously uncomfortable activity that you now regularly do with ease? (32:56) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua’s Top 10 Albums of 2025, Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zooms, and How to Write Better (51:35) Listener Tip: Does Kapil...
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519 | Begin Again
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In this bonus episode, The Minimalists host Sunday Symposium in Orange County. Discussed in this episode: Overplanning produces chaos. (08:00) No one on their deathbed says they regret not accumulating more stuff. (17:57) Hold on if it confers more benefits than letting go. (26:18) Anything can be clutter if it gets in the way. (29:54) Acceptance is nice, but needing acceptance is a prison. (32:39) How do you define success for yourself? (39:00) 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: ...
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518 | All Black Everything
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The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about why minimalists often wear black clothes, a few examples of emotional decluttering, the concept of “dopamine dressing,” some tips for reducing social media scrolling, eight things Joshua’s favorite writer tried to warn us about, and more. Discussed in this episode: What is an example of emotional decluttering? (5:28) What's wrong with wearing all black? (26:03) Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalists’ 15th birthday and the final Sunday Symposium–for now. (48:57) Listener Tip: A unique way to reduce scrolling. (1:08:07) Have a...
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517 | Bad Thoughts
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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...
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516 | Hoarder Moms
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The Minimalists talk about celebrating the holidays without consumerism, our craziest Black Friday stories, the willingness to walk away from anything, six often-overlooked spaces in your home to declutter right now, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Why are T.K. and Joshua opening fortune cookies on the podcast? (0:30) How can I deal with my hoarder mom’s cluttered house? (10:18) Who’s the biggest hoarder in your family? (24:39) Right Here, Right Now: the 30-Day Minimalism Game, Sunday Symposium, and Zoom calls with The Minimalists (40:36) Listener Tip: Getting into the school...
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515 | Holiday Shopping Season
The Minimalists
The Minimalists talk about celebrating the holidays without consumerism, our craziest Black Friday stories, the willingness to walk away from anything, six often-overlooked spaces in your home to declutter right now, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How does a minimalist enjoy the holidays without falling into the trap of consumerism? (3:41) What’s your craziest Black Friday story? (14:51) Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and the Gift of Less. (40:58) Listener Tip: The willingness to walk away. (43:39) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to...
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514 | Guilty Pleasures
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The Minimalists are reassessing guilty pleasures, reducing triggers that cause unnecessary pain, exploring annoying gifts, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of guilt after I buy something that doesn’t align with my values? (2:08) What's one thing you feel guilty about having purchased? (19:12) Right Here, Right Now: Tour updates and T.K.’s birthday. (40:23) Listener Tip: A handful of wellness tips. (43:26) 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: Detailed show...
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513 | The Sound of Life
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The Minimalists talk about making time for frivolous pursuits, what we’re willing to sacrifice for the important things, clutter that shows up unexpectedly, five easy decluttering tips you can apply to every space this winter, and more! Discussed in this episode: How can we justify making time for seemingly frivolous pursuits? (2:33) Solve this equation: X is so important to me that I'm willing to sacrifice Y to spend time on it. (22:13) Right Here, Right Now: T.K.’s Clutter Counseling videos. (34:24) Listener Tip: Clutter can show up in the strangest ways. (37:47) Have a question for the...
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512 | The Secret of Letting Go
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The Minimalists speak with Guy Finley about letting go of precious memories, why letting go is so freaking scary, the wisdom of letting go, ten truths to follow if you want to let go, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of things that are imbued with my precious memories? (4:20) Why is letting go so scary? (32:24) How does our desire to control prevent us from letting go? (33:30) Are we always letting go of a piece of the past when we let go? (36:59) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal...
info_outlineThe Minimalists talk about functional movement with Aaron Alexander, author of The Align Method, and they answer the following questions:
What daily exercises will help us move with the most freedom and the least pain? (02:18)
How do our postural patterns affect our overall health? (06:33)
What is the “55-38-7 Principle”? (07:47)
Is sitting for long periods unhealthy? (09:52)
What movements during daily office work are beneficial? (17:03)
What is the most ideal sitting position? (20:13)
What is the value of stillness? (26:22)
What are the most appropriate workspace ergonomics for those that spend long hours at desks? (31:15)
How do we best relax? (33:17)
How important is appropriate breathing? (37:25)
What is “learned helplessness”? (45:07)
How do we reevaluate our movements? (46:45)
What is “piezoelectricity”? (48:26)
What is “parasitic tension”? (51:07)
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