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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394 | Simplify Everything
05/29/2023
394 | Simplify Everything
The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 394 on . Discussed in this episode: How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage? (02:00) What do you consider “adding value”? (07:36) How do we create environmental awareness without “doom and gloom”? (11:25) Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop? (16:18) What can we do with old clothes that aren’t suitable for donation? (23:08) Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don’t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so? (35:30) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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393 | Psychological Clutter
05/22/2023
393 | Psychological Clutter
The Minimalists speak with psychologist about psychological clutter, the anatomy of hope, and more. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 393 on . Discussed in this episode: What are your views regarding hope? (01:17) What are the two kinds of hope? (03:54) What do you consider the differences between wishing and hoping? (05:49) How do you define “faith”? (09:07) Isn’t compromise an integral part of a romantic relationship? (32:36) What are the three C’s of compromise? (35:24) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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392 | The Flinch
05/15/2023
392 | The Flinch
The Minimalists speak with author about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 392 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don’t simply become a problem for someone else? (02:06) What are your perspectives regarding pride? (10:01) How do we deal with our daily fears? (15:34) What are the two types of fears? (18:00) How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn’t become an obsession? (24:23) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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391 | Wanting to Let Go
05/08/2023
391 | Wanting to Let Go
The Minimalists talk about abandoning impulse to get what you want. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 391 on . Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my pet accouterments? (01:51) Are there negative consequences to dark therapy? (16:40) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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390 | Organized Home
05/01/2023
390 | Organized Home
The Minimalists speak with professional organizer about adding style to one’s home without adding clutter. Watch all 2 hours of episode 390 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we decorate our homes without adding more? (01:51) What do you consider “authentic style”? (03:00) How do we appropriately enhance empty rooms? (04:57) What can we do with cherished items that don’t fit our current design aesthetic? (09:09) How do you determine a space’s design potential? (11:13) What questions do you ask clients to discover their design needs and wants? (17:14) How do you decide on the best containers for your storage needs? (19:50) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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389 | Attached to Clothing
04/24/2023
389 | Attached to Clothing
The Minimalists talk about feeling overwhelmed by clothing. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 389 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we ensure we have only the clothing we actually need? (01:45) What are your takes on clothing styles? (13:43) How do I appropriately appreciate the red dress my boyfriend bought me when I prefer all black clothing? (14:47) When will I finally feel I’ve minimized all I can? (27:15) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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388 | Money Clutter
04/17/2023
388 | Money Clutter
The Minimalists speak with financial expert about wealth, money clutter, and investing with a minimalist mindset. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 388 on . Discussed in this episode: Why do minimalists invest if they already have what they need? (01:47) How do we determine our rich life? (05:22) If the opposite of love and hate is indifference, but I’m still mad, does that mean I’m still in love? (17:41) Do we need whole life insurance as an investment because of our high net worth? (28:32) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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387 | Desirelessness
04/10/2023
387 | Desirelessness
The Minimalists talk about messy living, desirelessness, and attachments at their final Sunday Symposium. Listen to the Maximal edition of episode 387 on . Discussed in this episode: Introduction (00:11) What are the different kinds of desires? (23:23) How do consumption and creativity differ? (24:18) Why are we so confused regarding what we actually want? (27:30) How does social media incentivize discontent? (38:41) What are the differences between stated preference and revealed preference? (46:27) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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386 | Not Minimalism
04/03/2023
386 | Not Minimalism
The Minimalists talk about what minimalism has to do with normal, everyday subjects like friendship, pets, history, meteorology, and entertainment. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 386 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: Discussed in this episode: How can minimalism apply to most everyday topics? (01:54) Why do most people believe minimalism only applies to physical items? (05:41) What is epistemology? (08:51) How do we help loved ones move on from fruitless pursuits? (16:54) What is the difference between helping and supporting? (22:42) Why do you have an issue with those that can afford expensive things? (25:31) What does tire rubber have to do with minimalism? (32:02) How is brainstorming related to minimalism? (33:32) How do we get comfortable with bad ideas? (34:16) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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385 | Monogamy and Nonmonogamy
03/27/2023
385 | Monogamy and Nonmonogamy
The Minimalists speak with about relationship structures, commitment, marriage, open relationships, and more! Watch all 3 hours of episode 385 on . Discussed in this episode: How is nonmonogamy related to minimalism? (02:12) What challenges have people experienced in nonmonogamous relationships? (12:29) How do people thrive in nonmonogamous relationships? (16:19) How do we create a healthy balance between giving and receiving love? (19:31) What is “compersion”? (21:34) What is “kitchen-table polyamory”? (22:55) How is suffering contagious? (28:11) What is “tantric technology”? (31:57) How do we open ourselves up more for love? (34:58) Do definitions obscure more than they clarify? (40:01) How do you broach the possibility of nonmonogamy with a long-term monogamous partner? (45:16) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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384 | Food Clutter
03/20/2023
384 | Food Clutter
The Minimalists speak with about foods to subtract from one’s diet—and foods to add—to live more healthfully. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 384 on . Discussed in this episode: What should we remove from our diet to improve our health? (02:18) What are your perspectives regarding dairy and dairy alternatives? (12:02) Are nuts and seeds healthy snacks? (19:37) What should we add to our diet to improve our health? (22:39) Should we limit our consumption of carbohydrates? (33:53) Why isn’t the vegan diet sufficient for most humans? (45:58) What one meal could you eat for the rest of your life? (47:10) What’s wrong with tap water, and what kind of water do you drink? (49:43) What ancestral practices should we adopt to improve our lives? (52:26) What are the most common environmental toxins? (53:52) Can a healthy diet include coffee, olive oil, and vinegar? (55:14) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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383 | Heartbreak
03/13/2023
383 | Heartbreak
The Minimalists talk with about heartbreak and letting go of your ex. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 383 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we break our emotional and physical attachments to our exes? (02:08) What faulty beliefs do we harbor regarding our exes? (03:47) Why do we undervalue what we bring to relationships? (07:32) How do we ensure our own happiness instead of expecting it from our significant others? (16:47) What are the three essentials of all relationships? (19:48) What are the differences between standards and expectations? (22:53) Is there an appropriate time to move on from a partner who is struggling with seemingly insurmountable challenges? (25:53) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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382 | Three Kinds of Fear
03/06/2023
382 | Three Kinds of Fear
The Minimalists talk with , author of , about the fear of success, self-doubt, and how to let go of one’s fantasy self. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 382 on . Discussed in this episode: How do I encourage my loved ones to be more supportive? (01:50) What does the TARA acronym represent? (08:08) How do we effectively address our fears of failure, judgment, and success? (16:27) Does ambition also create worry similar to the need for things? (23:27) How do I overcome the nagging fear of failure in my business pursuits? (29:44) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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381 | Perfectionism
02/27/2023
381 | Perfectionism
The Minimalists talk with psychotherapist about perfectionism, self-sabotage, and cohabiting with someone who isn’t a minimalist. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 381 on . Discussed in this episode: How do I overcome my perfectionist tendencies so I can get my work done? (01:40) What are your perspectives regarding power? (03:42) How do we address an unhealthy obsession with perfectionism? (12:16) How do I live peacefully with a non-minimalist? (16:57) What are the five types of perfectionists? (26:19) How do The Minimalists make money without ad revenue? (31:09) What is the difference between procrastination and resistance? (39:02) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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380 | Career Clutter
02/20/2023
380 | Career Clutter
The Minimalists speak with an aspiring minimalist about reducing career clutter. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 380 on . Discussed in this episode: How do I determine the most ideal career path to pursue of my many passions? (02:00) Is an obsession with letting go considered a mental illness? (20:37) Why are we so preoccupied with mental illnesses? (20:48) Is it cheating to play the Minimalism Game in February? (27:05) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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379 | Unhealthy Family Relationships
02/13/2023
379 | Unhealthy Family Relationships
The Minimalists speak with therapist relationship expert about letting go of expectations for family members. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 379 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we appropriately manage our expectations of loved ones, especially regarding help with parenting our children? (02:08) How do we respectfully and tactfully discuss inheritance with family members? (18:53) What is problematic regarding an obsession with political correctness? (21:57) How do I appropriately support loved ones who don’t recognize their hypocrisy in their treatment of others? (28:59) When are labels useful? (30:20) What is the difference between boundaries and bluffs? (31:18) How do we encourage our parents to be more active grandparents with our children? (32:11) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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378 | Difficulty Letting Go
02/06/2023
378 | Difficulty Letting Go
The Minimalists talk about why it’s so difficult to let go. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 378 on . Discussed in this episode: How do I push myself out of my long-term comfort zones? (02:08) How do we learn to better trust our intuition? (16:37) What is most concerning about the desire for nice things? (21:01) How do we ensure we purchase items with weighted consideration for utility, durability, environmental cost, and fair trade manufacturing? (30:39) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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377 | Disrespectful Family
01/30/2023
377 | Disrespectful Family
The Minimalists speak with therapist and author Lori Gottlieb about family members who don’t respect boundaries. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 377 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we create a detente with loved ones who are completely intractable? (02:04) How do we bring meaningful change to our relationships? (05:01) What is “the parentified child”? (11:28) What do you consider the ‘cost of admission’ for relationships? (14:21) What are your views regarding nonnegotiables? (14:38) Why is it so difficult for many to discover alternative solutions to problems in their lives? (15:30) Why are boundaries rarely respected? (17:41) How do I tactfully tell others to mind their own business when they intrude on my personal affairs? (20:12) How do I better manage my OCD so I can be more present as a parent? (24:58) What is the difference between balance and contentment? (24:13) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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376 | Cluttercore
01/23/2023
376 | Cluttercore
The Minimalists discuss the new “cluttercore” design trend. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 376 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we stay focused and motivated when we’re going through a lengthy process of decluttering? (01:50) What is “cluttercore”? (05:02) Is there any value in simply embracing clutter? (09:00) What is “costly signaling”? (10:34) How do we determine what to actually hold on to? (14:09) Which of the objects mentioned in past “Added Value” segments have since become clutter? (21:41) Where can I find a list of other podcasts you’ve been on? (28:52) How can I refresh a space without adding more stuff? (29:34) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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375 | Clinging to Books
01/16/2023
375 | Clinging to Books
The Minimalists talk about why people cling to books they’ll never read, advice for aspiring writers, and more. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 375 on . Discussed in this episode: Why do some people hold on to books they’ll likely never read again? (01:48) What is the most effective process for getting a book published? (15:30) What are your perspectives regarding self-promotion? (21:24) What do you consider ideal writing habits? (26:07) How do we intentionally let go of our books? (33:04) What is “narrative urgency”? (35:16) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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374 | Boxes of Stuff
01/09/2023
374 | Boxes of Stuff
The Minimalists talk about holding on to boxes of sentimental items. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 374 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we find the strength to let go of significantly sentimental items or find the peace to keep them? (01:47) Isn’t our reliance on the ‘rules’ of others simply a lack of our own discipline? (15:02) What is your perspective regarding discipline? (18:10) How do you record podcasts when much of your staff works and lives remotely? (20:16) How do we convince loved ones that we truly don’t want physical gifts? (24:02) How do we create effective boundaries that others actually recognize and respect? (26:42) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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373 | No Prescriptions (Kapil Gupta)
01/02/2023
373 | No Prescriptions (Kapil Gupta)
The Minimalists speak with , about prescriptions, discontent, fear, suffering, misery, lies, truth, and more. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 373 on . Discussed in this episode: What are your perspectives regarding conflict? (10:41) Why are we so concerned with the opinions of others? (11:46) Why is trying to convince others so problematic? (20:13) What do you mean by “the ultimate possibility of a human being”? (34:48) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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372 | How to Let Go
12/25/2022
372 | How to Let Go
The Minimalists talk about letting go, dealing with regrets, New Year’s resolutions, broken family relationships, and the dangers of hope. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 372 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we let go of our shame regarding our shortcomings? (04:42) How do we continuously refine our minimalist practices without becoming compulsive? (11:52) What is the “No-Stories Policy”? (15:54) How do we mend a broken relationship when the other person isn’t interested in fixing it? (18:59) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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371 | The Best Gift
12/19/2022
371 | The Best Gift
The Minimalists talk about the gift of a clean slate. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 371 on . Discussed in this episode: How do you manage the debilitating anxiety associated with a potentially terminal illness? (01:54) How is a clean slate the best gift? (03:00) How do we still love family and friends that don’t support us? (16:25) How do we let go of excess when circumstances put us in a survival mentality? (20:33) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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370 | Guilt
12/12/2022
370 | Guilt
The Minimalists speak with about letting go of guilt. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 370 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we manage the guilt we feel when we’re dependent on loved ones? (01:52) Why did Dr. LePera write How to Meet Your Self? (15:49) How do we determine when it’s appropriate to help others? (17:31) How do we explain to our loved ones when the negatives far outweigh the positives at our job? (27:37) What does happiness mean to you? (29:36) How do we establish effective boundaries with one another? (32:42) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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369 | Intentional Travel
12/05/2022
369 | Intentional Travel
The Minimalists talk about traveling with less. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 369 on . Discussed in this episode: How do you travel intentionally as a minimalist? (02:01) What is the “Go-Without-It Rule”? (15:54) How do I overcome the fear of possibly wasting time and effort on new experiences I might not enjoy? (19:10) How do we budget appropriately for vacations? (24:42) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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368 | Chronic Illness
11/28/2022
368 | Chronic Illness
The Minimalists speak with about preventing and treating chronic illness. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 368 on . Discussed in this episode: When will medicine shift its focus to prevention instead of just treating symptoms? (02:15) Why did Dr. Tennant write Healing Is Voltage? (12:15) How does low voltage contribute to illness? (17:29) What paths of relief are available for those suffering with chronic illness? (22:38) What did Dr. Tennant do to start his road to healing? (25:34) How can nutrition help with chronic illness? (29:29) How can minimalism help with the prevention and management of chronic illness? (33:44) Why do some people suffer more from migraines than others? (39:24) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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367 | Storage
11/21/2022
367 | Storage
The Minimalists talk about the problems with in-home storage. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 367 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we reason with loved ones regarding their clutter intruding our shared spaces? (02:21) How do we manage stress during moves? (17:22) How much clothing should we keep on hand for weight fluctuations? (21:13) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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366 | News Media Clutter
11/14/2022
366 | News Media Clutter
The Minimalists talk about news addiction and the anxiety it produces. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 366 on . Discussed in this episode: How do we stay informed without becoming overwhelmed? (01:53) What is the primary purpose of news outlets? (03:29) Why are most ideas worthless? (08:44) How do we become more psychologically flexible? (16:08) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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365 | Minimalist Budgeting Tips
11/07/2022
365 | Minimalist Budgeting Tips
The Minimalists talk about avoiding lifestyle inflation. Listen to all three hours of episode 365 on . Discussed in this episode: How do I better manage my impulses and my budget as my income increases? (01:46) What is “lifestyle inflation”? (02:29) What is the “casino technique”? (12:04) How will refunding dissatisfied customers and allowing them to keep items affect consumerism? (19:36) How do we determine what luxuries to let go of when we can comfortably afford them? (24:38) What is the “scorched earth approach”? (24:56) Detailed show notes: Join The Minimalists Private Podcast:
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