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The Minimalists

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.

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486 | Hedonism

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? (29:51)

Listener tip: Letting go of worries, saying no to others, and minimizing online shopping. (49:13)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-04-07
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485 | Small Things

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)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-03-31
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484 | Conflict Frequencies

The Minimalists are joined by Erwin Raphael McManus to talk about the most effective ways to handle conflict with friends, family, and loved ones.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I respectfully convince my father to get rid of the tools he doesn?t use? (2:45)

What?s the hardest thing about being honest? (25:02)

Listener tip: Clarifying outer and inner expectations. (47:55)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-03-24
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483 | The Renunciation

The Minimalists talk about the difference between minimalism and renunciation, and they explore the unforeseen downsides of renouncing things.

Discussed in this episode:

What?s the best way to avoid purchasing things that will soon be junk? (2:48)

What topping should never go on pizza? (23:03)

Listener tip: Make your phone more boring to make it more useful. (43:14)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-03-17
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482 | Lights On

The Minimalists are joined by Annaka Harris to talk about the unknown corners of consciousness and the cosmos.

Discussed in this episode:

How does detachment relate to awareness? (2:20)

What takes you out of the present moment? (20:02)

Right Here, Right Now: Two exciting updates from The Minimalists! (45:14)

Listener tip: How to normalize saying ?I don?t know.? (47:45)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-03-10
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481 | Cabinet Clutter

For the finale of their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Kristen Ziegler to talk about decluttering the excess stuff that?s lurking in your cabinets, drawers, and other hiding spaces in your kitchen and throughout the rest of your home.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do with all of the occasionally used appliances that take up a lot of space in our kitchen cabinets? (2:56)

What?s hiding in your cabinets? (18:00)

Minimalist House Tour 101. (47:49)

Listener tip: Ending the buy-declutter-buy-more cycle. (48:59)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-03-03
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480 | Bedroom Clutter

For the fourth episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Cas Aarssen to talk about the bedroom clutter that gets in the way of peace and intimacy.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do to minimize the clutter that keeps building on my nightstand? (2:30)

What?s your personal definition of bedroom clutter and what?s one thing that doesn?t belong in the bedroom? (19:11)

Listener tip: A healthy way to effectively manage OCD. (39:41)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-02-24
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479 | Garage Clutter

For the third episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Julia Raz to talk about garage clutter, including the excess stuff that is hidden in basements, attics, sheds, and storage areas.

Discussed in this episode:

What boundaries can my family establish to minimize all the excess stuff in our garage, basement, attic, shed, and other storage spaces? (2:37)

How do you use your garage? (21:52)

Listener tip: Improve seasonal decorations by making them functional. (43:30)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-02-17
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478 | Closet Clutter

For the second episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Courtney Carver to talk about decluttering the excess clothes, shoes, and accessories in our closets.

Discussed in this episode:

I?m great at decluttering, but why can?t I stop buying new clothes? (2:28)

Why do you own so many clothes? (15:27)

Listener tip: How to achieve variety and novelty with clothing. (41:51)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-02-10
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477 | Living Room Clutter

For the first episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Joshua Becker to talk about decluttering the things that make a mess of our living spaces.

Discussed in this episode:

Where is the best place to start decluttering? (4:44)

How is our cluttered home harming our family? (8:49)

What purpose does your living room serve, and what gets in the way of that purpose? (28:08)

Listener tip: Minimalist rule to declutter excess coffee mugs. (43:57)

Letting go after the recent Los Angeles fires. (46:22)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-02-03
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Bonus | Smart Devices

In this bonus episode, The Minimalists talk about the clutter that is often caused by smart devices.

Discussed in this episode: 

Should I let go of my Apple Watch, Peloton, WHOOP, and other fitness trackers and smart devices? (1:09)

How are The Minimalists using social media after their 2024 break? (18:47)

New York Times article mentioned: https://mnml.st/devices

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-01-27
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476 | A Waste of Now

The Minimalists talk about the benefits and downsides of wasting time.

Discussed in this episode:

When is it selfish to say no to the people I love? (1:54)

What are you most likely to waste your time on right now? (20:10)

Listener tip: When you?re done clearing out your home, you have to do the same to the rest of your life. (36:51)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-01-20
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475 | Going Without

The Minimalists talk about going without the things that get in the way.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of my phone distractions to be more productive? (1:46)

What?s one thing you?d like to go without this year? (21:21)

What happened when The Minimalists were recently hacked? (30:50)

Will The Minimalists return to social media after going without for a year? (37:03)

Listener reflection: the less you want, the more satisfied you are. (50:07)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2025-01-13
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474 | Attachment Styles

The Minimalists talk with Eli Harwood about secure attachments and attachment theory.

Discussed in this episode: 

How is collecting related to emotional insecurity? (2:19)

What is attachment theory? (16:52)

What are the four attachment styles? (17:46)

When is attachment useful and when is it clinging? (22:44)

Listener insight: the gift of listening! (33:03)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-12-30
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473 | Spartanism

The Minimalists talk about the opposite of hoarding.

Discussed in this episode: 

What happens when you take downsizing too far? (2:05)

How do you stop yourself from minimizing excessively? (24:05)

The Minimalists? birthday + we were featured on Jeopardy! (36:17)

Listener tip: One of the most helpful minimalist tools. (41:35)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-12-23
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472 | House of Clutter

The Minimalists talk about that overwhelming feeling that most of us experience when our homes are full of clutter. 

Discussed in this episode:

Is a junk removal service the best way to deal with a house full of clutter? (2:38)

At what point does your home feel cluttered? (22:23)

When is The Minimalists? next live event? (39:11)

Listener tip: T.K. Coleman is the new Oprah for decluttering! (40:51)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-12-16
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471 | Holiday Anxiety

The Minimalists dive deep into the anxiety that often accompanies the holiday shopping season.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I stop people from buying unnecessary Christmas gifts that clutter our home? (2:37)

What fills your holiday season with anxiety and what do you do to minimize holiday clutter? (20:15)

Listener tip: A helpful script for opting out of gift-giving during the holiday season. (42:34)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-12-02
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470 | How to Listen

The Minimalists are joined by Judah Smith to talk about building a community, finding wellbeing through connection, how to listen to people you love but disagree with, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What should an introvert do if they feel like they don?t need to belong to a so-called community? (2:25)

How do you listen to people you love but often disagree with? (9:16)

How difficult is it to build a community with people you disagree with? (24:07)

Sleep Meditation and Black Friday discussion. (41:03)

Listener insight: Using minimalism to get through a difficult divorce. (44:04)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-11-25
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469 | Ikigai

The Minimalists discuss the things that give people a sense of purpose.

Discussed in this episode:

Can minimalism help people find their reason for being? (2:20)

What makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning? (16:55)

Listener tip: How to use technology without letting it use you. (39:33)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-11-18
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468 | Minimalist Tools

Ryan Nicodemus returns to The Minimalists Podcast to discuss minimalist tools.

Discussed in this episode:

What are the upsides and downsides of artificial intelligence as a minimalist tool? (2:26)

What?s your favorite minimalist tool, and how have you used it to live more with less? (22:56)

Listener tip: Letting go of the status quo. (42:48)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-11-11
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467 | Let Go of Politics

The Minimalists talk about minimizing the division caused by partisan politics.

Discussed in this episode:

How can we minimize political division when we don't agree with other people? (2:42)

What does it mean to let go of partisan politics? (13:23)

Does it ever make sense not to vote? (31:28)

Listener tip: Minimize stress by reviewing important legal documents. (49:33)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-11-04
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466 | Hope for Cynics

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Jamil Zaki from Stanford University about understanding and overcoming hopelessness and cynicism.

Discussed in this episode:

In what ways does cynicism mimic false hope? (2:24)

How do you find hope when you?ve felt hopeless for a long time? (10:08)

What are the surprising downsides of hope? (22:00)

Listener tip: Overthinking makes people feel hopeless. (30:55)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-10-28
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465 | Control Freaks

The Minimalists talk about why letting go of control is so difficult.

Discussed in this episode:

What fears are hiding underneath my need to obsessively control everything? (2:18)

What's one area in which you have a hard time letting go of control? (22:21)

What is the next film that The Minimalists are working on? (40:33)

Listener tip: Clutter Counseling really works! (42:10)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-10-21
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464 | Unoptimized Things

The Minimalists speak with Jordan Harbinger about when it makes sense to optimize certain things and when it?s best to throw optimization out the window.

Discussed in this episode:

What are some fun and creative ways to optimize your life? (2:04)

What is one thing in your life that is beautifully inefficient? (20:50)

Where can I find the top 30 decluttering rules from The Minimalists? (41:27)

Listener tip: How to minimize feminine hygiene products. (42:59)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-10-14
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463 | Minimize Chronic Pain

The Minimalists share three things that help minimize chronic pain, disease, and inflammation.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of the anger I feel toward my doctors for not helping me with my chronic pain? (1:21)

What three things does JFM do to minimize his autoimmune diseases, pain, and inflammation? (9:32)

How can I accept my pain without giving up? (41:52)

What are the top three insights you would give to anyone suffering from a chronic illness? (46:18)

How do you cope with pain? (47:36)

What is Clutter Counseling? (50:32)

Listener tip: One simple essay each day! (53:04)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-10-07
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462 | Toxic Superfoods

The Minimalists speak with Sally K. Norton, author of Toxic Superfoods, about the supposed health foods that are making us sick and inflamed. As mentioned in the episode, you can read JFM's story about Minimizing Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Pain, and Inflammation here: https://minimalists.com/earthing

Discussed in this episode:

What is a ?toxic superfood? and how are these foods making us sick? (1:45)

What are some symptoms that point toward oxalate overload? (5:57)

How can we apply minimalism to our diets? (9:01)

What processed foods and preservatives do we want to eliminate from our diets? (12:59)

What other foods are toxic or problematic? (17:56)

When are blood tests a waste of time and money? (25:25)

Will an Animal-Based Diet help with chronic pain and brain fog? (28:23)

When is a vegan diet helpful and when is it harmful? (31:15)

How has Earthing helped Lisa? (35:52)

What role does our food play in skin conditions like acne, dandruff, flaky skin, rashes, psoriasis, and eczema? (37:06)

What is the gut microbiome?s role in our overall health? (41:11)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-09-30
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461 | Preserving the Past

The Minimalists talk about what it means to preserve the past in a meaningful and dignified way.

Discussed in this episode:

After I?ve lost someone, how do I let go of their stuff with dignity and honor? (2:09)

How do you preserve the memories of lost loved ones? (23:15)

How can you simplify everything to get to the end of clutter? (31:26)

Listener tip: How to preserve only the best childhood memories. (34:04)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-09-23
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460 | Overthinking

The Minimalists are joined by Amanda Montell, author of The Age of Magical Overthinking, to discuss information overload, thought clutter, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

What habits will help me avoid being overwhelmed by information clutter? (2:03)

How does overplanning prevent us from executing our plans? (30:42)

When does research get in the way of creativity? (32:42)

Does too much imagination suppress our intuition? (37:04)

In our current age of unlimited information, how has overthinking affected you? (41:05)

When is The Minimalists? next live event? (45:04)

Listener tip: How one listener deals with book clutter. (47:22)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-09-16
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459 | Simplework

The Minimalists talk about making a workplace less cluttered and more enjoyable through the concept of ?simplework.?

Discussed in this episode:

How can I use minimalism to simplify my home office? (1:54)

How do I get my coworkers to be less messy? (23:42)

What is the productivity fallacy? (26:32)

Why do the pressures of my job make it less enjoyable? (31:11)

Could delegation help me enjoy my job more? (33:59)

How simple would the world be if everyone followed The Minimalists? (35:39)

What would make your work life simpler and more enjoyable? (38:28)

Listener tip: Scrolling is the new smoking! (46:52)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-09-09
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458 | Dating Clutter

The Minimalists speak with clinical psychologist Orion Taraban about minimizing dating clutter to form more meaningful intimate relationships.

Discussed in this episode:

Any advice for dating again after the end of a long relationship? (2:08)

How do I avoid carrying past baggage into future relationships? (15:32)

Why does Dr. Taraban encourage his clients not to date? (26:49)

Does hookup culture make it harder to meet people who want a genuine connection? (35:03)

Do dating apps make it harder to commit to a relationship? (38:41)

How do I decide whether it?s time to move on from a difficult relationship? (40:43)

Are great relationships effortless, or do they take work to maintain? (46:39)

How can you tell whether a date will be worthwhile or a waste of time? (52:35)

Listener tip: How to minimize while unpacking after a trip. (56:40)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-09-02
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457 | The Science of Happiness

The Minimalists speak with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, author of Build the Life You Want, about the art and science of happiness.

Discussed in this episode: 

How do I deal with the intense dissatisfaction I feel when I struggle to let go? (1:50)

What role does worry play in our unhappiness? (17:12)

What are the three main ingredients in happiness? (19:42)

How do our reactions shape our happiness? (32:40)

How does the weather affect our happiness? (36:17)

What?s preventing you from being happy right now? (39:00)

Listener tip: Would I repurchase this thing? (44:43)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-08-26
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456 | Underconsumption Core

The Minimalists discuss the new ?Underconsumption Core? trend that set the Internet ablaze.

Discussed in this episode:

Why do I feel compelled to buy new clothes even though I already have enough? (2:18)

What?s the last thing you didn?t buy? (22:58)

Listener tip: What to do with old awards, trophies, and sentimental items. (38:50)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-08-19
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455 | Legacy of Stuff

The Minimalists talk about leaving behind a legacy without leaving behind material possessions.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalists? thoughts on leaving behind a legacy? (1:51)

If you were to die today, what would you leave behind? (14:36)

When is The Minimalists? next live event? (27:25)

Listener tip: Seasonal decluttering of digital photos. (34:11)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

2024-08-12
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454 | Reaction Clutter

The Minimalists talk about the clutter that appears every time we are unnecessarily reactive or defensive in our interactions with others.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I be less defensive when interacting with others? (2:10)

Of all the things that push your buttons, what?s one thing you have a hard time not reacting to? (37:57)

From whom did The Minimalists receive a grant? (51:00)

Listener tip: Buy nothing for a month! (55:54)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

 

2024-08-05
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453 | Infidelity

The Minimalists speak with Carl Lentz about the deep breach of trust that accompanies cheating in a romantic relationship.

Discussed in this episode:

How did Carl Lentz?s life come crashing down at the height of his fame? (2:47)

How did ?lifestyle clutter? contribute to Lentz?s infidelity? (4:18)

What unexpected areas of Lentz?s life were affected by his extramarital affair? (7:19)

What steps are required to make amends after you?ve hurt someone you love? (16:39)

How do I avoid blaming others for the mistakes I?ve made? (24:47)

What role did apologizing and forgiveness play in Lentz?s healing? (27:47)

What self-defeating stories lead to adultery? (39:45)

What are the commonalities between most cases of unfaithfulness? (42:15)

What?s your definition of infidelity? (54:15)

Listener tip: Just say no to free things! (1:02:23)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: theminimalists.com/podcast

2024-07-29
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452 | Rest

The Minimalists talk about the need for rest in a restless world.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I get my kids to adhere to a more reasonable bedtime so I can go to bed earlier? (1:47)

What's one thing that?s stopping you from getting the rest you need? (23:51)

Listener tip: Realize what you want by getting rid of what you don?t need. (44:51)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: theminimalists.com/podcast

2024-07-22
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451 | Other People?s Possessions

The Minimalists talk about counting material possessions, decluttering other people?s possessions, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What?s the best way to count my material possessions? (1:40)

What?s one thing you?d like to declutter from someone else?s life? (20:50)

Right Here, Right Now: Who is The Minimalists? newest team member? (32:42)

Listener tip: What?s the best way to declutter the contacts on your phone? (35:06)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: theminimalists.com/podcast

2024-07-15
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450 | Can?t Let Go

The Minimalists talk about what to do when you can?t let go.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do if my family won?t allow me to let go of certain sentimental things? (2:04)

What?s one thing that other people won?t allow you to let go of? (19:23)

Listener tip: A response to Gratitude Clutter. (36:48)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: theminimalists.com/podcast

2024-07-08
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449 | Searching for Chaos

The Minimalists talk about why people avoid peace and go searching for chaos instead.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I handle the chaos in my life that is caused by other people? (1:48)

In what ways do you make your own life more chaotic? (24:45)

When is the next 30-Day Minimalism Game? (40:20)

Listener tip: How do you throw a decluttering dinner party? (42:29)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-07-01
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448 | Minimal Aging

The Minimalists sit down with Colin Wright, author of How to Turn 39: Thoughts About Aging for People of All Ages, to talk about youth, aging, redefining accomplishments, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What does it mean for young people to embrace the natural aging process? (2:22)

Would your 15-year-old self be impressed by you today? (26:19)

What gift does JFM want for his 43rd birthday? (43:24)

Listener tip: How can you downsize 100 items in one hour? (45:10)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-06-24
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447 | Trade-Offs

The Minimalists discuss minimalist trade-offs, non-objects, pleasures that can?t be purchased, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do you decide between two things when you have the money for only one? (1:48)

What is your favorite pleasure that money can?t buy? (20:06)

Listener tip: The Imagination Library. (38:16)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-06-17
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446 | Spiritual Clutter

The Minimalists discuss the clutter that is often caused by spirituality, religion, and different ideologies.

Discussed in this episode:

Should I declutter some of my accessories that might be cluttering my spiritual practice? (2:09)

What?s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term ?spirituality?? (30:44)

What are the 10 free minimalist resources from The Minimalists? (50:51)

Listener tip: an app a day! (51:29)

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2024-06-10
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445 | Gratitude Clutter

The Minimalists talk about the fear of being too grateful, imposter syndrome, the problem with the pursuit of happiness, turning burdens into blessings, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

Is it possible to be too grateful? (2:13)

What?s one thing that was once a burden that you are now grateful for? (29:19)

What new position are The Minimalists now hiring for? (43:22)

Listener tip: insights from a massive decluttering session. (48:45)

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2024-06-03
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444 | The Algorithm

The Minimalists sit down with the founder of Patreon, Jack Conte, to discuss the death of the follower, earning a living from creative work, why the joy of creating is often ruined by the demands of revenue, and more. 

Discussed in this episode:

What?s the minimalist-approved way to ethically promote my creative work? (1:57)

If you could earn a living doing anything in the world, what would it be? (21:56)

What two new segments are coming to The Minimalists Private Podcast? (43:50)

Listener insight: a poem about decluttering. (45:41)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

 

2024-05-27
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443 | The Presence of Absence

The Minimalists discuss space hoarding, reification, the key to freedom, generosity, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

Is my landlord a space hoarder if they won?t let me use their empty garage for storage? (1:55)

What?s one thing you?re unwilling to share? (21:55)

What are Thursday Konversations with T.K. Coleman? (40:09)

Listener insight: Using OCD as a superpower. (40:51)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-05-13
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442 | Rental Culture

The Minimalists speak with Lisa Ann about the benefits of renting clothes, homes, cars, books, tools, and more. They also talk about when it?s best to own a thing instead of renting it.

Discussed in this episode:

What should I do with my wardrobe if my style preferences constantly change? (2:21)

What?s one thing you?d rather rent than own? And what?s one thing you?d rather own than rent? (21:37)

How does letting go of things help people let go of resentment? (46:55)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-05-06
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441 | Simplify Simplify Simplify

The Minimalists talk about life after simplifying, decluttering slowly over time, processing loss after letting go, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

Should I get rid of everything while simplifying? (2:29)

What?s the most difficult thing you?ve ever let go of? (18:36)

When is the next Zoom call with The Minimalists? (37:54)

Listener tip about quitting social media. (38:44)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-04-29
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440 | Memory Clutter

The Minimalists discuss letting go of memories, creating an uncluttered home, three new series from The Minimalists, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of memories? (3:51)

How can I curate a beautiful, uncluttered home? (17:52)

What are the three new series coming soon from The Minimalists? (25:12)

What?s the best way to create a functional wardrobe with items that last? (24:35)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-04-22
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439 | Restraint

The Minimalists talk about the benefits of restraint, the struggles of consumerism for new minimalists, the difficulties of letting go of social media, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I declutter my online-shopping addiction? (1:56)

What factors contributed to The Minimalists leaving social media? (31:04)

Why was I still clinging to my living daughter?s suicide note? (45:04)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

2024-04-15
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438 | Streamlined

The Minimalists discuss the art of streamlining one?s life, letting go of difficult things, how the need for approval keeps people tethered to a lifestyle they don?t want, and more. 

Discussed in this episode:

How can I get my husband to let go of just-in-case items? (3:52)

How does my need for approval influence my consumption decisions? (24:17)

What are ?Thursday Konversations with T.K. Coleman?? (35:31)

Listener insight: ?Sometimes I disagree with The Minimalists, but I still appreciate your perspective.? (38:27)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

 

2024-04-08
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