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
Joshua and T.K. talk about inheriting clutter from hoarder parents, possessions we wish would disappear from our homes, how the spending habits of rich people are raising prices on everyday goods, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
Does compassion without boundaries become captivity? (0:45)
How can I escape my inherited clutter? (3:38)
What's one item in your h...
Joshua and T.K. talk about surgical decluttering, when more is better than minimalism, our favorite minimalist furniture brands, a new 14-minute decluttering rule, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
Is expectation premeditated disappointment? (6:07)
When does minimalism stop solving the problem and start becoming the problem? (9:51)
When is more better than min...
Joshua and T.K. talk about some simple rules for a humble home, small tasks with large rewards, surprising things a minimalist might own, why clutter spreads throughout your home, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What is the cost of convenience? (0:41)
Is there hidden value in doing the "menial" work we've been taught to pay someone else to do? (11:17)
Right ...
Joshua, T.K., and Ryan talk about embracing minimalism after escaping from an abusive family, some of their favorite non-minimalist books, Joshua's new How to Let Go Tour, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
If intelligence is getting what you want, is wisdom wanting what's worth getting in the first place? (2:16)
How can I tell the difference between wisdom and fear, especi...
The Minimalist speak with author Jon Acuff about whether procrastination is a type of hoarding, the difference between rest and hesitation, small actions that break the procrastination cycle, a popular decluttering rule that backfired on one of our listeners, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
What is "strategic apathy?" (2:06)
Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? (...
The Minimalists talk about setting down burdens that exhaust us, why it's so difficult to ask for help, the scientific benefits of infrared saunas, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What happens when the person everyone depends on is the one who falls apart? (4:48)
Where do you struggle to ask for help? (26:20)
Right Here, Right Now: Very, Very Simple in print...
The Minimalists talk about the trap of productivity, the point at which optimization makes your life worse, when purchasing quality goods becomes an extravagance, seven minimalist rules that will help you eliminate your email clutter, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
Don't you hate when people waste your time? (0:48)
How can I escape my addiction to optimization? (6...
The Minimalists talk about everyday things that turn into clutter, areas in your home that become messy quickly, one question to ask before buying new clothes, 15 useful tips for using your phone less, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
Is every item you own something you eventually have to organize? (7:22)
Where do minimalists actually store all the everyday stuff that usually ...
The Minimalists speak with behavior expert Dr. John Demartini about loved ones who criticize your minimalist lifestyle, ways to reconcile the tension between simplicity and luxury goods, how our consumption patterns shape our identities, whether good and evil exist, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What is meant by Charles Bukowski's assertion that we are reduced to ashes by our purpo...
The Minimalists talk about what to do with sacred things that feel like clutter, which minimalist brands work well for home furniture, how to simplify everything in five weeks, how clutter is harming your health (and how to fix it), and more.
Discussed in this episode:
Why are people constantly angered by trivial things but indifferent to major matters like totally wasting their lives? (00:54)
...The Minimalists talk with author and speaker Kute Blackson about quiet luxury, letting go of stigmas, the difference between surrendering and giving up, the requirements of optimism, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How should I handle the assumptions and stigma I've encountered since embracing a simpler, more comfortable style of dress? (3:50)
What's the difference between su...
The Minimalists talk about letting go of sentimental items you rarely use, some of the things we dislike owning, sustainable products for your home, six tiny habits that prevent a messy home, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I part with my father's prized possession that I rarely use? (4:05)
Is there anything you own that you dislike owning? (14:27)
Right ...
The Minimalists talk about dropping everything for a fresh start, why one big change often leads to several more, a handful of questions to ask before buying anything, what we'd get rid of first if we had two hours to declutter your house, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
What should I do if I'm torn between staying in the life I've rebuilt or starting over somewhere new for a fresh start? (11:30)
What...
The Minimalists talk about the difficulties of podcasting, how our love for minimalism has changed over the years, what we dislike about decluttering, how to let go incrementally, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
A wise kid asks: Do you love minimalism? (4:16)
What do you love about minimalism? What do you hate about minimalism? (17:21)
Right Here, Right Now: Week...
The Minimalists discuss the passing of Joshua's brother, Jerome, and they talk about confronting loss, the difficult road to acceptance, the difference between processing and complaining, finding meaning in tragedy, and much, much more. Contribute to the GoFundMe for Jerome's family.
Discussed in this episode:
Is it better to confront loss with replacement or acceptance? (00:57)
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The Minimalists speak with Katy Joy Wells about setting the emotional stage in your home to make it feel more peaceful, uncovering your happy place amid the chaos, finding silence in a noisy world, getting rid of clothes we're unsure about, 15 ridiculous things that society still accepts as normal, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I intentionally create a more peaceful, happy emoti...
The Minimalists talk about the next step beyond owning less, minimizing the desire to complain, practical ways to stay motivated when you're a beginner, 50 emotions you regularly feel but haven't ever had a name for, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
Once I've minimized, what's the next step beyond just owning less? (7:36)
Congratulations! You've finally minimized everything. Y...
The Minimalists speak with Kristen Ziegler about identifying and minimizing excess pantry items, the most absurd things we own, how to reset your algorithm, how decluttering and cleaning your home boosts your dopamine levels, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How should I best organize my excess pantry items? (4:54)
What's the most absurd thing in your pantry? Why is it still t...
The Minimalists talk about whether everything is replaceable on a long-enough timeline, downsizing when you enjoy everything you have, the best time to search for a new job, our favorite organizing hacks, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
Is everything replaceable on a long-enough timeline? (00:47)
How can I let go of my meaningful, seemingly irreplaceable belongings? (4:30)
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Orion Taraban about how couples can navigate minimalism when only one partner wants to live that way, what's missing from your love life, a new idea to help kids let go, three do's and don'ts that can make or break your relationship, and much more.
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