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The Minimalists Podcast

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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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United States

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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

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:40:38

416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing

10/30/2023
The Minimalists talk about the frustrating effects of decluttering, and then they interview Adrienne Jezick from Morozko Forge about the benefits of ice baths. Watch all 2 hours of episode 416 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How does minimalism affect one’s daily routine? (02:50) What can Morozko Forge founder Adrienne Jezick tell us about the benefits of cold exposure? (13:05) How do we address the emotional loneliness that comes after indulging in retail therapy? (38:05) How do we deal with the chaos of too much stuff when we’re our home’s primary caretaker? (47:15) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:53:38

415 | Freebies

10/23/2023
The Minimalists talk about saying no to free stuff. Watch all 3 hours of episode 415 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give me? (02:00) How can I overcome my all-or-nothing mentality? (13:55) What can I do to stay out of the stuff rat race? (26:55) How can I stop holding on to just-in-case items? (44:00) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:51:24

414 | Emotional Baggage

10/16/2023
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about identifying and letting go of emotional baggage. Watch all 2 hours of episode 414 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of the idealized mother figure I conceptualized to cope with my childhood trauma? (02:00) How does The Body Code apply to physical pain? (14:30) How can we let go of the things that evoke painful emotions for us? (34:18) How can I eliminate the emotional clutter that stops me from minimizing? (42:13) Why does our culture seem to discourage stillness as a valid state of being? (47:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:59:27

413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering

10/9/2023
The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go. Watch all 2 hours of episode 413 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn’t want me to let go of? (02:39) Can digital music become clutter? (14:06) Is each successive generation getting better at decluttering? (25:43) How can we let go of the belief that we need to be perfect to do something? (32:24) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:41:02

412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life

10/2/2023
The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about finding peace in difficult times. Watch all 2 hours of episode 412 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I learn to be at peace with myself? (02:27) How can I get back custody of my children? (12:29) Why do The Minimalists post to social media? (22:50) What if peace isn’t our natural state? (29:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:38:07

411 | House Full of Junk

9/25/2023
The Minimalists talk about getting rid of things even if you think they won’t add value to others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 411 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What can I do with my items that I think won’t add value to others? (03:18) How can I opt-out of my workplace’s themed dress-up days? (16:14) Why do The Minimalists put out so much content? (26:13) Where can I learn more about minimalist meetup groups? (31:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:36:14

410 | Declutter Slowly

9/18/2023
The Minimalists peak talk about clutter as an anxiety crutch and letting go of coupons. Watch all 2 hours of episode 410 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Can clutter be an anxiety crutch? (02:19) How can I let go of all the coupons I’m clinging to? (11:54) Do lower-income folks tend to spend more frivolously than higher-income folks on luxury goods? (26:31) How can I keep my space minimal but still warm and inviting? (38:51) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:45:38

409 | A Controversial Episode

9/11/2023
The Minimalists peak with YouTuber Destiny about a host of controversial topics, including extreme hoarding, opinions, objective morality, taxation, God, dating, and whether we should discuss controversial topics in the first place. Watch all 3 hours of episode 409 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can we set boundaries with the hoarders in our lives? (02:49) What’s the point of having controversial debates? (13:34) Is morality objective or relative? (21:25) Is taxation theft? (28:58) Does Destiny have any controversial dating advice? (47:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:01:03:20

408 | Minimize Fat

9/4/2023
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Sean O’Mara about the connection between minimalism and weight loss. Watch all 2 hours of episode 408 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What is the connection between minimalism and weight loss? And how does clinging affect the body? (01:53) How can I minimize the excess fat around my face and belly? (09:20) How can I lose my last bit of fat? And how unhealthy would it be to not lose it? (34:50) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:53:38

407 | The Scarcity Problem

8/28/2023
The Minimalists talk about cultivating an abundance mindset and letting go of the residue of the past. Watch all 2 hours of episode 407 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my scarcity mindset so I can enjoy the fruits of my years of hard work and saving? (02:02) What should I do with my parents’ ashes? (17:18) If luxury goods are a scam, what’s the point of making money? (30:22) Where does the mean voice in my head come from? (41:58) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:50:20

406 | Travel Light

8/21/2023
The Minimalists speak with author and traveler Light Watkins about traveling with less and letting go of distractions while traveling. Watch all 2 hours of episode 406 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of my assumptions, prejudices, and expectations while traveling? (02:20) How can I pack lightly with two young children? (20:03) Should I give my kids the choice about what they do with their stuff? (33:09) How do you manage anxiety that you have despite knowing worrying isn’t necessary? (41:59) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:46:37

405 | Buy Nothing

8/14/2023
The Minimalists talk about the buy nothing movement and the dangers of binary thinking. Watch all 2 hours of episode 405 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on the “buy nothing” movement? (02:53) How can I let go of the items my husband left behind after his death? (18:10) Why do we feel resistant to making end-of-life plans? (30:22) How can I help my adult daughter become independent? (37:53) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:47:28

404 | Souvenir Clutter

8/7/2023
The Minimalists talk about avoiding souvenirs, resisting impulse, and minimizing tattoos. Watch all 2 hours of episode 404 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I control the fear of missing out when on vacation? (01:54) How can I address the fear of the unknown as I contemplate removing my tattoos? (16:25) How can we resist impulse purchases when presented with the attitude that “life is short, so why not just buy it?” (26:20) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:46:16

403 | Selling Unwanted Clothes

7/31/2023
The Minimalists talk about whether to sell, consign, or donate unwanted clothes, furniture, and art. Watch all 2 hours of episode 403 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are my options for getting rid of unwanted clothes? (02:20) Should I get rid of my smartphone? (21:08) Is minimalism “all or nothing,” or are there areas in my life where I can allow space for more? (32:10) What is the 30-Day Minimalism Game? (38:36) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:49:09

402 | Social Media Clutter

7/24/2023
The Minimalists talk about social media overwhelm. Watch all 2 hours of episode 402 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do The Minimalists maintain a healthy relationship with social media? (01:53) How can I avoid the burden of inherited family heirlooms? (17:50) How can I get more meaningful connections out of social media? (28:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Duration:00:38:29