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The Minimalists Podcast
Author: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Minimalists talk about buying in bulk, avoiding clickbait, and letting go of family heirlooms. Watch all 2 hours of episode 401 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on buying items in bulk? (02:04) Should we ignore click-bait headlines and hit pieces about Minimalism and other topics we enjoy? (11:54) How do I tell my mom I don’t want her family heirlooms? (19:33) Why isn’t The Minimalists’ second documentary, Less Is Now, on YouTube? (34:50) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus’s new chapter. Watch all 4 hours of episode 400 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How has Joshua and Ryan’s friendship evolved over the last 32 years? And how will it evolve going forward? (01:40) What is Ryan most excited about with respect to moving back to Montana? (10:06) What is Ryan going to miss about being a full-time LA resident? (13:45) What was the hardest thing Ryan has had to do in the last 13 years? (16:20) What is Ryan’s favorite thing The Minimalists have done in the last 13 years? (22:20) What material possessions is Ryan letting go of during his move? (30:40) What’s one thing Ryan has changed his mind about over the last 13 years? (39:00) As The Minimalist’s work takes them in different directions, what upcoming projects is Ryan most excited for? (46:40) What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on identity and transitioning through life’s phases? (57:59) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists talk about hobby clutter and the diminishing returns of owning too much. Watch all 2 hours of episode 399 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Should we make checklists of items we need to support our hobbies? (01:54) How do let go of things when you’re afraid of having to buy them again? (17:30) Is an unwillingness to go all-in on something a sign that it isn’t important to you? (16:54) How do we redirect negative thoughts that come up when we look at possessions that are holding us back? (22:40) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush about his minimalist approach to gut health. Watch all 3 hours of episode 398 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What steps can I take to optimize my gut microbiome? (02:12) What is Joshua’s personal gut-health protocol? (22:27) Are there any foods I should avoid or prioritize for optimal hormone balance? (35:16) What big news does Dr. Bush have to share with the podcast? (40:01) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists talk about healing from shopping addiction, being used by family, getting bothered by others, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 397 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I heal from shopping addiction and emotional abuse?(02:47) What are The Minimalists’ views on the ethics of using sharing-economy services like Uber and AirBnB? (16:49) What makes a supportive partner? (35:47) Now that Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things is available for free on YouTube, will the bonus content still be available for purchase? (49:08) How does the death of a parent affect one’s identity? (51:09) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists talk about identity clutter and what to do when your family won’t try minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 396 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I decouple my identity from my career? (2:39) How do you declutter emotional resentment? (19:06) How can I get my family to try minimalism? (25:52) How can we balance authenticity with "faking it until we make it"? (36:25) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists talk about leaving a home that’s weighing you down and why no one can make you happy. Watch all 2 hours of episode 395 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do you let go of a home that's weighing you down? (01:50) Why don’t you consider the plugging of your own private podcast advertising? (14:47) How does the Maxim “No one can make you happy” help people who are already lonely? (27:41) Why am I anxious despite having everything I need? (42:56) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage? (02:00) What do you consider “adding value”? (07:36) How do we create environmental awareness without “doom and gloom”? (11:25) Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop? (16:18) What can we do with old clothes that aren’t suitable for donation? (23:08) Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don’t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so? (35:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about psychological clutter, the anatomy of hope, and more. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 393 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are your views regarding hope? (01:17) What are the two kinds of hope? (03:54) What do you consider the differences between wishing and hoping? (05:49) How do you define “faith”? (09:07) Isn’t compromise an integral part of a romantic relationship? (32:36) What are the three C’s of compromise? (35:24) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
The Minimalists speak with author Julien Smith about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 392 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don’t simply become a problem for someone else? (02:06) What are your perspectives regarding pride? (10:01) How do we deal with our daily fears? (15:34) What are the two types of fears? (18:00) How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn’t become an obsession? (24:23) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
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Who is the annoying person cackling in the background? What is their point?
luv ur pods
Best TJ Coleman & Zach Bushman quotes at 23mins. Amazing episode.
what about using the word 'guide' for your mentorship? good luck to you Ryan and Josh of course, love your work from the very beginning 😘
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Apart from having nothing to do with minimalism, they have a crazy pants doc (lower case) spouting absurdly uncommon views because he appears to have an uncommon knowledge of vitamins. In one study, people who didn't listen to diet idiots were markedly happier. The other half died. people who talk really fast, and are really sure of themselves are... wait for it... selling something. Like this guys $50 supplements. i can't believe I wasted my time listening to this shit. Enjoy your turtlenecks, name dropping and life sapping you pieces of shit.
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I'm going to need to listen to the full podcast on this.
time to grow
it was wonderful. thanks
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thanks those are really good advices
this is an interesting concept, especially with how much I rely on the internet.
I know this might not sound minimalist but we’re heading to Mexico for 10 days. I packed clothes for myself 5 days, 1 swim suit , 1 pair of shoes , my one year old twins clothes, as well as diapers & formula in one suitcase. It is a checked bag but win for me 😁
The lady's laughter during the episode is getting really annoying, could u plz tell her stop laughing like that?
I’m listening to your podcast from Iran . Don’t forget to pray for us . Thanks 🙏🏻
This is my first time listening to this show. I love the name of the podcast and when I saw the topic of guilt plus Dr. Nicole as a guest i knew i had to listen. She is amazing. BUT what a huge disappointment. Why even have Dr. nicole on the show if you don't even give her any airtime or space to talk. You guys clearly already have all the answers. Reminded me of all the meetings at work where the men are the smartest guys in the room and just love hearing themselves talk and don't give even the subject matter experts at the meeting time to talk. ugh. as I'm writing this I keep thinking is she even still on this show? Why even bother inviting her. what a disappointment. never listening to this show again.
Happy new year 🌱
these days in Iran , we have fluctuate internet 🤦🏻♂️