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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 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.

472 | House of Clutter

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.

473 | Spartanism

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.

474 | Attachment Styles

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.

475 | Going Without

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.

476 | A Waste of Now

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.

Bonus | Smart Devices

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.

477 | Living Room 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.

478 | Closet 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.

479 | Garage 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.

480 | Bedroom Clutter

Joshua & Ryan discuss best practices for decluttering, and they attempt to answer the following questions: What is one thing you always thought you wanted, but then, once you got it, you no longer wanted it? How do you gradually declutter your home? How do you explain greed in our society? What do you do with old photos after you scan them? How do you deal with the natural pulling away from friends with different values? When is The Minimalists’ documentary coming out? What charities do The Minimalists support? Do The Minimalists gain any money from their website? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

001 | Declutter

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