The Minimalists
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.
Episodes
In this solo episode, Joshua talks about disagreeing about the little things at home, his new rule for online shopping, a few stupid things he’s purchased that he’ll never buy again, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
Why do my minimalist spouse and I keep arguing about the little things? (2:17)
Talkaboutable: The Amazon Shopping Rule. (19:11)
Talkaboutable: Th...
The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about how increasing fragmentation and fear of others produces unnecessary enemies, the ways in which social anxiety makes it difficult to build a community, how products promise fulfillment yet give us dissatisfaction, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What do introverts understand that extroverts don’t? (1:53)
What’s m...
The Minimalists talk about the practical issues with curating a simple wardrobe, letting go of troubling conversations, being eco-friendly on a budget, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What should I do if a simple wardrobe isn’t practical for me? (2:08)
If you had to wear just one outfit every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? (15:07)
Right He...
The Minimalists speak with educator Isaac Morehouse about fixing our broken education system, asking family members to stop buying excess stuff, arguing with the people we love, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What can we do about our systemically broken education system? (02:00)
What’s the worst education advice you’ve ever heard? (19:23)
Right Here, Right ...
The Minimalists talk about the root cause of identity clutter, the best ways to celebrate while letting go, how to minimize the things you rarely use, some of our favorite memories from the last 500 episodes, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
Why am I having trouble letting go of an old membership that I don’t use? (2:12)
What are our all-time favorite episodes of The Mini...
The Minimalists talk about minimizing mental clutter caused by loved ones, consuming less of things we enjoy, embracing minimalist dietary principles that last, and more with Dr. Paul Saladino.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I stop thinking about the intrusive comments that my parents used to make about my weight? (2:12)
What’s one thing you enjoy that you’ve decided to stop c...
The Minimalists speak with Kapil Gupta about letting go of nonsense, the many ways humans waste their lives, what happens when you minimize ambition, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What does it mean to “overcome the world”? (3:27)
Why does Dr. Gupta have a disdain for smartphones? (9:42)
Why is “getting something to be happy” an empty act? (16:13)
W...
The Minimalists talk about the right amount of deprivation, sacrificing for others, obsession with books, education that aligns with minimalist principles, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How much should I deprive myself for the sake of loving others? (2:05)
When does it make sense to stop sacrificing for another person? (16:38)
Right Here, Right Now: Peek inside...
The Minimalists talk about communicating with people who are unwilling to change their minds, the qualities of productive conversation, finding ways to be happy without knowing your purpose, a simple approach to getting divorced, the proper way to identify a narcissist, being a minimalist when you enjoy buying new things, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I have conversations w...
The Minimalists talk about letting go of sadness, replacing possessions after a natural disaster, swapping a smartphone for a dumb phone, understanding the downsides of home ownership, holding on to sentimental items for too long, asking loved ones for their attention, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I let go of my sadness after I was forced to let go of everything I own? (2:0...
The Minimalists talk about what to do with half-dirty clothes, setting minimalist boundaries, breaking difficult news to your mom, the role our outfits play in our identities, getting an education outside the school system, letting go of regret, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
What would a minimalist do with clothes that have been worn but aren’t ready to to be washed? (2:05)
The Minimalists talk about letting go of family clutter, making a distinction between family and friends, surrendering broken things, how to stop being a “yes man,” the link between closet clutter and past trauma, punishing kids for bad behavior, minimizing old moving boxes, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
I found out my deceased wife was having an affair before she died. Consequentl...
The Minimalists talk about navigating the nuances of human touch, sensory overload, pain, pleasure, unnecessary distractions, storage units, travel, decision fatigue, letting go of old boxes, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
As self-proclaimed “huggers,” how do The Minimalists avoid overstepping personal-space boundaries with hugs and other forms of physical touch? (2:08)
Talk...
The Minimalists talk about the surprising beauty of uncertainty, and they wish a fond farewell to a beloved team member.
Discussed in this episode:
If I feel stuck at work, what path should I choose to help alleviate my career uncertainty? (2:13)
How do you know whether it’s time for a change in your life? (25:04)
Right Here, Right Now: Malabama’s final episode. (36:2...
The Minimalists talk about the fear and joy of creating blank spaces in our lives.
Discussed in this episode:
What if I don’t find anything meaningful on the other side of minimizing my stuff? (2:02)
Blank space—do you find it terrifying or appealing? (21:21)
Listener tip: New ways to get rid of your excess clothes and toys. (40:25)
Ryan Nicodemus returns to talk about the things that enhance—and the things that get in the way of—enjoying the adventures, experiences, activities, and hobbies that make life more delightful.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I enjoy my adventures and hobbies without getting overwhelmed by the accessories and equipment that accompany those experiences? (2:33)
What activities bri...
The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Orion Taraban to talk about loyalty, respect, grace, love, friendship, forgiveness, desire, honesty, and other nontransactable goods.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I stop clinging to the good relationship memories from the past if they make me feel miserable now? (2:35)
When is loyalty no longer worth it? (23:52)
Listener tip: Se...
The Minimalists get brutally honest about the people, places, and things that frustrate the hell out of us.
Discussed in this episode:
What can I do if my sister is so upset with me that she refuses to communicate? (2:17)
What frustrating expectations do your family, friends, or coworkers have of you? (18:28)
Listener tip: Considerately letting go of kids’ clothes and...
The Minimalists talk about why the pursuit of pleasure leads to hedonism, and they answer questions about self-indulgence, pleasure-seeking, self-gratification, self-restraint, immoderation, overindulgence, extravagance, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What pleasures are likely to get in the way of living a meaningful life? (2:14)
What nonessentials do you overindulge in? (29...
The Minimalists talk about the small things that feel like a big deal to let go of.
Discussed in this episode:
Do I count my straws, screws, and old paperwork separately when playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game? (2:07)
What small things turn into big problems? (18:09)
Listener tip: Preserving the memories of loved ones after they’re gone. (44:21)
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