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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 speak with Ryan Holiday about how the stoics dealt with sentimental items, the potential virtue of holding on, stoical insights about values, regrets, mental clutter, seven things minimalists would never put in their living room, and much more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How would the stoics have handled their sentimental items? (2:40)
 
When is it virtuous to hold on? (22:13)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Books a Clutter Counseling session with T.K. (43:05) 
 
Listener Tip: A poem about the weight of the needs of others. (44:19)
 
Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

511 | Holding On

The Minimalists talk about verbal minimalism, the things we regret saying, the best ways to let other people down, seven things people regret tossing while decluttering, and much more. 
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How do you practice verbal minimalism? (3:43)
 
What's the last thing you regretted saying? (18:54)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's new documentary, Food for Humans, goes on tour. (38:08)
 
Listener Tip: Creating a list of items you might want again later. (44:05)
 
Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

510 | Say Less

The Minimalists talk about feeling defeated because of limitations, problems that won't go away, other people's cluttered spaces, five things you should never feel guilty about getting rid of, and more! 
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How do you cope when a recurring injury or limitation makes you feel defeated, anxious, and discouraged? (3:11)
 
What problem keeps popping up even after you fix it? (19:04)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Floor-sleeping. (39:30)
 
Listener Tip: The nightlight rule. (47:42)
 
Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

509 | The Fix

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 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.

464 | Unoptimized Things

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