The Minimalists Podcast
Self Development
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
436 | Simplifying for Newbies
3/25/2024
The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies and staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:25)
How can I keep going on my decluttering journey when I get overwhelmed? (15:45)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Duration:00:28:16
435 | Do Fewer Things
3/18/2024
The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity and letting go of social media. Watch all 2 hours of episode 435 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What are the three principles of slow productivity? (02:10)
Should The Minimalists quit social media? (27:48)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:57:53
434 | Breaking Cycles
3/11/2024
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about breaking cycles and healing relationships. Watch all 2 hours of episode 434 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of the idea of what I thought a relationship should be? (02:23)
How can I cease self-loathing? (18:48)
Why don’t I feel like enough? (33:14)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:41:17
433 | Shoes
3/4/2024
The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, how to let go of shoes, and taking breaks from technology. Watch all 2 hours of episode 433 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can we stop caring what society wants us to do? (01:46)
Why can’t I let go of shoes I never wear? (15:00)
How can we take breaks from technology when everything is digital these days? (28:30)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:36:27
432 | Throw Everything Away
2/26/2024
The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation and the hypocrisy of minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 432 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Should I throw away everything after my bed bug infestation? (01:48)
How is it minimalist to encourage people to download seven different wallpapers? (13:47)
How can I learn to let go of clutter when I grew up poor? (22:48)
How do I know whether I should let go of a relationship? (27:57)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:34:37
431 | Minimizing Narcissism
2/19/2024
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term “narcissist” is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; and how to walk away. Watch all 2 hours of episode 431 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you know someone is a narcissist, and is the term overused? (01:11)
How can I tell a narcissist that they’re the problem? (21:55)
How do you let go of your feelings if your emotions are tied to your ego? (37:02)
How can you mentally let go of an item you’re keeping just for when? (41:33)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:48:41
430 | No Junk Rule
2/12/2024
The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, and letting go of embarrassment. Watch all 2 hours of episode 430 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What are The Minimalist’s kitchen essentials? (02:39)
How can we get better at asking for help? (15:40)
Why did I spend more money when I tried minimalism? (31:22)
How can I connect with others when I feel like they’re judging me? (43:35)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:51:50
429 | Filling Empty Rooms
2/5/2024
The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, and why people desire fancy things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 429 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do minimalists spend their downtime? (01:56)
Why do I struggle with wanting nice things as a minimalists? (22:18)
How can we let go of the emotions tied to things? (30:30)
Can owning things deprive us of the joy of sharing them? (40:39)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:51:56
428 | Invisible Clutter
1/29/2024
The Minimalists speak with Ryan Blaser, founder of TestMyHome.com, about the best tests to uncover in-home toxins, including mold, EMFs, WiFi, Bluetooth, blue light, chemicals in water, and other invisible clutter in our homes. Watch all 3 hours of episode 428 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What are the most surprising sources of indoor toxins? (02:29)
Are cell phones toxic? (31:30)
What’s the best way to filter my water? (44:05)
Are claims about indoor toxins backed by science? (49:27)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:01:17:47
427 | Declutter Your Emotions
1/22/2024
The Minimalists talk about emotional clutter, the dangers of being a “helper,” and whether hoarding is a form of procrastination. Watch all 2 hours of episode 427 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Did I accidentally steal a bicycle? (01:52)
Is hoarding just another form of procrastination? (15:59)
How can I teach my boyfriend to minimize? (25:09)
Where are The Minimalists touring in 2024? (32:22)
How can you maintain control of your space while moving an elderly parent or in-law into your home? (38:45)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:49:00
426 | Breaking Free from Broke
1/15/2024
The Minimalists speak with author George Kamel about letting go of past financial mistakes, frugality vs. minimalism, and how much money The Minimalists have. Watch all 2 hours of episode 426 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of my past financial mistakes? (02:15)
What’s the relationship between frugality and minimalism? (15:25)
Are The Minimalists millionaires? (22:29)
How can I let go of my LEGO collection? (35:54)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:57:14
425 | Behind What We Buy
1/8/2024
The Minimalists speak with Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, about the pernicious forces of corporate marketing. Watch all 2 hours of episode 425 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I reconcile being a minimalist with my corporate marketing job? (02:15)
Have we become superficial because everyone is trying to sell us something? (30:09)
What do The Minimalists think about “buy nothing” challenges? (40:58)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:48:38
424 | One Day or Day One
1/1/2024
The Minimalists talk about how to start decluttering and letting go of stories about things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 424 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What’s the best method to start decluttering? (02:00)
How do you get rid of things that are brand new? (12:36)
How can I live my life without constantly feeling disappointed by the world around me? (25:58)
How can I stop feeling defeated by my clutter? (37:40)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:47:44
423 | Letting Go of Seasonal Decorations
12/25/2023
The Minimalists talk about decluttering seasonal decorations, opting out of the consumer culture of Los Angeles, and whether hoarding is a choice. Watch all 2 hours of episode 423 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Should I declutter my seasonal decorations? (01:55)
Is it difficult to be a minimalist in Los Angeles? (12:49)
Is hoarding a choice? (26:29)
How are Joshua and T.K. so good at having conversations with differing opinions? (39:23)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:47:06
422 | The Comfort Crisis
12/18/2023
The Minimalists speak with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about embracing boredom and starting from scratch after losing everything. Watch all 2 hours of episode 422 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we start from scratch after losing everything? (02:29)
Why can’t humans embrace boredom? (22:30)
How can we achieve work-life balance with a constantly changing schedule? (35:20)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:49:19
421 | Eco-Friendly Products
12/4/2023
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush and Alex Woodard about environmentally friendly products, issues caused by food companies, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 421 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I find affordable environmentally friendly products? (02:06)
How can we opt out of the madness of manufactured foods? (27:13)
Are we addicted to water? (49:45)
How can we develop an alternative to retail therapy that isn’t just another form of consumption? (01:08:39)
How can I maintain my home while in a season of healing? (01:16:20)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:01:28:28
420 | Possession Reduction
11/27/2023
The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta from Zen Habits about bringing meaning to our everyday lives and getting back on track with minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 420 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (02:33)
How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (16:03)
Are smartphones a minimalist tool or a maximalist device? (30:40)
Is being a minimalist just another form of identity clutter? (37:40)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:47:30
419 | Unhappy Billionaires
11/20/2023
The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and why people care too much about the size of their homes. Watch all 2 hours of episode 419 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I find happiness in what I already have? (02:20)
Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes? (30:08)
Can luxury goods and high fashion be a form of artistic expression? (43:13)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:58:15
418 | Mind Shift
11/13/2023
The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 418 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (02:01)
How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:30)
How can I enjoy downtime without needing to be productive? (21:51)
How does this experiment demonstrate why The Minimalists don’t run ads on our podcast? (26:30)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:43:47
417 | Useless Things
11/6/2023
The Minimalists talk about what makes a possession useless and why it’s not your responsibility to manage the material expectations of others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 417 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What can I do with my old school lesson plans? (01:49)
How can I manage my father’s expectations without causing conflict? (11:48)
Why do people pay to keep things in storage lockers? (23:51)
What do The Minimalists’ think about Feng Shui? (34:03)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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Duration:00:40:38