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Author: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman

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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 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) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
435 | Do Fewer Things

435 | Do Fewer Things

2024-03-1857:534

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
434 | Breaking Cycles

434 | Breaking Cycles

2024-03-1141:16

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
433 | Shoes

433 | Shoes

2024-03-0436:264

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
430 | No Junk Rule

430 | No Junk Rule

2024-02-1251:504

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
428 | Invisible Clutter

428 | Invisible Clutter

2024-01-2901:17:471

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
425 | Behind What We Buy

425 | Behind What We Buy

2024-01-0848:285

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
424 | One Day or Day One

424 | One Day or Day One

2024-01-0147:2910

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
422 | The Comfort Crisis

422 | The Comfort Crisis

2023-12-1849:185

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 Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support
421 | Eco-Friendly Products

421 | Eco-Friendly Products

2023-12-0401:28:288

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
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
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
418 | Mind Shift

418 | Mind Shift

2023-11-1343:4710

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
417 | Useless Things

417 | Useless Things

2023-11-0640:378

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
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Vivek Kumar

interesting intro music

Mar 10th
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Vivek Kumar

interesting

Feb 21st
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Movi DV

The Minimalists podcast is an inspiring listen that encourages living intentionally with less. Hosts Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and T.K. Coleman offer thoughtful perspectives on embracing meaning over materials. Each episode prompts introspection on how clearing clutter enables greater focus on what truly matters. This exceptional content compels reimagining life priorities beyond restless accumulation to discover refreshing freedom, purpose and joy. Kudos to The Minimalists team for empowering more mindful, deliberate living. https://www.a2mobi.com/

Feb 15th
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Vivek Kumar

Brilliant

Feb 14th
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farideh karamzadeh

I wish there was text too.

Jan 28th
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Susan Klafs

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Jan 25th
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Jan 23rd
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Daniel K

Kitchen clutter can disrupt the harmony of a culinary space, impeding efficiency and aesthetics. Piles of utensils, gadgets, and mismatched containers can overwhelm the cooking environment. To declutter, consider a minimalist approach, organizing essentials and eliminating excess. While simplifying, it's crucial to avoid adding unnecessary items, much like streamlining your kitchen, focus on essentials. For a different type of order, visit https://vortexreloads.com/product/imr-4895/ to explore precision in reloading supplies, keeping your equipment in perfect order.

Jan 17th
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Nighthawk

Tipping 101 - leave cash, if it's a hot girl 50% tip min and your phone number, to them.........priceless 👌👌👌

Jan 15th
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Robert Hale

Kitchen clutter can hinder the functionality and aesthetics of the heart of your home. Tackling the chaos in your culinary space not only enhances efficiency but also transforms the ambiance. Discover practical tips to declutter and organize your kitchen at https://remodelestate.com/blog/step-by-step-house-renovation-journey. Streamlining your cooking haven fosters a serene atmosphere, promoting a more enjoyable culinary experience while showcasing the beauty of your kitchen's design.

Jan 2nd
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"Love The Minimalists! Such a great podcast for embracing a meaningful and intentional life with less. Joshua, Ryan, and T.K. bring some awesome insights. LessIsMore"https://inshotproapps.com/inshot-for-pc/

Dec 29th
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Nighthawk

Lamb of God reference 🔥🔥🔥

Dec 19th
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juana Witmore

Acknowledging the Concern: "It appears that there's some frustration regarding the person cackling in the background of 'The Minimalists Podcast.' It's understandable that distractions can be bothersome. The laughter might be unintentional, or perhaps there's a reason behind it that we're not aware of." Speculating on the Purpose: "It's unclear who the person cackling in the background is, but they might have a specific reason for their laughter. It could be a spontaneous reaction to something humorous or an inside joke. Without more context, it's challenging to determine their exact point, but it might be worth exploring further in the podcast." Suggesting Listener Feedback: "If the laughter is a recurring issue, providing feedback to 'The Minimalists Podcast' could be an option. They might not be aware of the distraction it causes, and they may address it in future episodes. Constructive feedback can help improve the overall listening experience." Encouraging Open Communication: "

Dec 4th
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juana Witmore

The Minimalists Podcast" with Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, along with cohost T.K. Coleman, provides practical insights for a meaningful life with less. Engaging discussions on minimalism make it a valuable listen.https://companylistingnyc.com/listings/nyc-packaging-solution/

Dec 4th
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Leslie Marsh

Completely agree that you are dogging on someone mispronouncing a word while reading and advertising for a language program. Not cool. I don't mind that they are encouraging tourists to get out of their self-centered mindset and attitude that everyone should just speak English to them, and encouraging them to learn the language of the place they are going to. It enriches travel and is a courtesy to the host country. Going to bet that we'll all make mistakes in the other language, and that's okay

Nov 26th
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marzie golzar

it was awesome

Sep 28th
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Ardalanbookart🍂

👌🏻

Aug 26th
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ID26648465

Who is the annoying person cackling in the background? What is their point?

Aug 25th
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Ellie 🐬

luv ur pods

Aug 22nd
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Morgan Jeanne

Best TJ Coleman & Zach Bushman quotes at 23mins. Amazing episode.

Aug 14th
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