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Joshua Fields Millburn

Ryan Nicodemus

T.K. Coleman

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.

The Minimalists Podcast

The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of extreme minimalism, when simple living goes too far, so-called “sad” items, and much more.
 
Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
Why does extreme minimalism make me feel empty? (1:54)
 
How minimal is too minimal? (15:05)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Savi D’s skate videos and Sunday Symposium in Ventura. (39:28)
 
Listener Tip: Taking less so I can give more. (43:37)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

508 | Too Minimal

The Minimalists talk about letting go of things that are a reminder of a painful past, everyday essentials, joybaiting instead of ragebating, several things professional organizers say we should let go of this fall, and more.
 
Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How do I let go of old digital content—such as photos, contacts, and social media friends—that remind me of a painful past? (4:10)
 
What if I regret getting rid of something? (15:09)
 
What’s something from your past that’s getting in the way of your present? (24:57)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Simplify Everything and Friday afternoon Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (45:23)
 
Listener Tip: How to manage laundry for six people. (47:55)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

507 | Closer to Contentment

The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings about the upsides and downsides of capitalism, potential alternative economic systems, the best ways for wealthy people to be more generous, plus greed, freedom, private ownership, and more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What’s the best way to talk about capitalism objectively without evoking an emotional response? (3:19)
 
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “capitalism”? (11:30)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and Clutter Counseling (53:35)
 
Listener Tip: Why didn’t we think of this? (54:29)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

506 | Capitalism

The Minimalists talk about what to do with closets and containers that are overflowing with excess, what’s keeping most people from minimizing, when to stop buying new things for your home, and much more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What do I do with my two closets and three storage containers filled with excess clothes? (1:47)
 
What’s the last thing you minimized, and what prevented you from letting go sooner? (21:08)
 
Sucky Ad: Dr. Chris Ryan talks about the normalization of deceit. (37:10)
 
Listener Tip: “Storage” by Mary Oliver. (45:05)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

505 | Excessful

In this solo episode, Joshua talks about disagreeing about the little things at home, his new rule for online shopping, a few stupid things he’s purchased that he’ll never buy again, and much more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
Why do my minimalist spouse and I keep arguing about the little things? (2:17)
 
Talkaboutable: The Amazon Shopping Rule. (19:11)
 
Talkaboutable: Three stupid things I’ve purchased that I’ll never buy again. (22:00)
 
Right Here, Right Now: A return to video, a new perk for Patrons, and Minimalism turns two. (24:47)
 
Listener Tip: Surprising things that dirty your clothes. (30:32)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

504 | The Little Things

The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about how increasing fragmentation and fear of others produces unnecessary enemies, the ways in which social anxiety makes it difficult to build a community, how products promise fulfillment yet give us dissatisfaction, and much more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What do introverts understand that extroverts don’t? (1:53)
 
What’s missing from your community? (22:05)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (44:57)
 
Listener Tip: Two tips for managing book clutter. (49:00)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

503 | I’d Rather Be Alone

The Minimalists talk about the practical issues with curating a simple wardrobe, letting go of troubling conversations, being eco-friendly on a budget, and much more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What should I do if a simple wardrobe isn’t practical for me? (2:08) 
 
If you had to wear just one outfit every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? (15:07)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Join us at Sunday Symposium. (42:20)
 
Listener Insight: A tip for dealing with half-dirty clothes. (45:30)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

502 | The Uniform

The Minimalists speak with educator Isaac Morehouse about fixing our broken education system, asking family members to stop buying excess stuff, arguing with the people we love, and much more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What can we do about our systemically broken education system? (02:00)
 
What’s the worst education advice you’ve ever heard? (19:23)
 
Right Here, Right Now: A special screening of the Food for Humans documentary. (44:30)
 
Listener Tip: Rules to reduce physical book clutter. (46:10)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

501 | Worst Education Advice

The Minimalists talk about the root cause of identity clutter, the best ways to celebrate while letting go, how to minimize the things you rarely use, some of our favorite memories from the last 500 episodes, and much more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
Why am I having trouble letting go of an old membership that I don’t use? (2:12)
 
What are our all-time favorite episodes of The Minimalists Podcast? (15:13)
 
Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalists speak about social media clutter at TEDxFargo. (39:46)
 
Listener tip: Three questions that will improve your social interactions. (42:31)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

500 | Accidental Wisdom

The Minimalists talk about minimizing mental clutter caused by loved ones, consuming less of things we enjoy, embracing minimalist dietary principles that last, and more with Dr. Paul Saladino.
 
Discussed in this episode: 
 
How do I stop thinking about the intrusive comments that my parents used to make about my weight? (2:12)
 
What’s one thing you enjoy that you’ve decided to stop consuming? (19:06)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Join us at our next Sunday Symposium. Plus, Ryan will join us for episode 500! (40:07)
 
Listener tip: A recommendation for minimizing YouTube clutter. (41:18)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

499 | Stop Consuming

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

407 | The Scarcity Problem

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