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
The Minimalists talk about why you have trouble getting the clutter out of the house after you've organized, how to know when it's time to let go, the Wouldn't Replace It Rule, how to deal with all that boomer junk you've inherited, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
Why do I have trouble letting go of the things I've already decluttered? (3:08)
How do you know when it's time to...
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Maya Shankar about letting go of insecurities, the consequences of jealousy, why you've wasted so much money on things you don't need (and what to do about it going forward), how clinging to just-in-case items negatively affects well-being, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you let go of insecurities that create mental clutter? (2:42)
When'...
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 ...
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 uncomf...
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)
Accept...
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'...
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 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?...
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 Fri...
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 birt...
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 th...
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 ...
The Minimalists speak with Ryan Holiday about how the stoics dealt with sentimental items, the potential virtue of holding on, stoical insights about values, regrets, mental clutter, seven things minimalists would never put in their living room, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How would the stoics have handled their sentimental items? (2:40)
When is it virtuous to hold o...
The Minimalists talk about verbal minimalism, the things we regret saying, the best ways to let other people down, seven things people regret tossing while decluttering, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you practice verbal minimalism? (3:43)
What's the last thing you regretted saying? (18:54)
Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's new documentary, Food for H...
The Minimalists talk about feeling defeated because of limitations, problems that won't go away, other people's cluttered spaces, five things you should never feel guilty about getting rid of, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do you cope when a recurring injury or limitation makes you feel defeated, anxious, and discouraged? (3:11)
What problem keeps popping up even after...
The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of extreme minimalism, when simple living goes too far, so-called "sad" items, and much more.
Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.
Discussed in this episode:
Why does extreme minimalism make me feel empty? (1:54)
How minimal is too minimal? (15:05)
Right ...
The Minimalists talk about letting go of things that are a reminder of a painful past, everyday essentials, joybaiting instead of ragebating, several things professional organizers say we should let go of this fall, and more.
Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I let go of old digital conte...
The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings about the upsides and downsides of capitalism, potential alternative economic systems, the best ways for wealthy people to be more generous, plus greed, freedom, private ownership, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What's the best way to talk about capitalism objectively without evoking an emotional response? (3:19)
What's the first thing...
The Minimalists talk about what to do with closets and containers that are overflowing with excess, what's keeping most people from minimizing, when to stop buying new things for your home, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What do I do with my two closets and three storage containers filled with excess clothes? (1:47)
What's the last thing you minimized, and what prevente...
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...
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