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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 navigating the nuances of human touch, sensory overload, pain, pleasure, unnecessary distractions, storage units, travel, decision fatigue, letting go of old boxes, and more!
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
As self-proclaimed “huggers,” how do The Minimalists avoid overstepping personal-space boundaries with hugs and other forms of physical touch? (2:08)
 
Talkaboutable: Hugs alleviate stress and may boost your immune system by 32%. (6:37)
 
What role do your five senses play in amplifying your joy or magnifying your discontent? (24:58)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game. (40:48)
 
Listener tip: Embrace boredom and discomfort to live a simple life that is free of unnecessary distractions and overstimulation. (43:55)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

492 | Gimme a Hug

The Minimalists are joined by Erwin Raphael McManus to talk about the most effective ways to handle conflict with friends, family, and loved ones.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How can I respectfully convince my father to get rid of the tools he doesn’t use? (2:45)
 
What’s the hardest thing about being honest? (25:02)
 
Listener tip: Clarifying outer and inner expectations. (47:55)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

484 | Conflict Frequencies

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

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

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 dive deep into the anxiety that often accompanies the holiday shopping season.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How can I stop people from buying unnecessary Christmas gifts that clutter our home? (2:37)
 
What fills your holiday season with anxiety and what do you do to minimize holiday clutter? (20:15)
 
Listener tip: A helpful script for opting out of gift-giving during the holiday season. (42:34)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

471 | Holiday Anxiety

The Minimalists are joined by Judah Smith to talk about building a community, finding wellbeing through connection, how to listen to people you love but disagree with, and more.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What should an introvert do if they feel like they don’t need to belong to a so-called community? (2:25)
 
How do you listen to people you love but often disagree with? (9:16)
 
How difficult is it to build a community with people you disagree with? (24:07)
 
Sleep Meditation and Black Friday discussion. (41:03)
 
Listener insight: Using minimalism to get through a difficult divorce. (44:04)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

470 | How to Listen

The Minimalists talk about minimizing the division caused by partisan politics.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How can we minimize political division when we don't agree with other people? (2:42)
 
What does it mean to let go of partisan politics? (13:23)
 
Does it ever make sense not to vote? (31:28)
 
Listener tip: Minimize stress by reviewing important legal documents. (49:33)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

467 | Let Go of Politics

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

The Minimalists talk about what it means to preserve the past in a meaningful and dignified way.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
After I’ve lost someone, how do I let go of their stuff with dignity and honor? (2:09)
 
How do you preserve the memories of lost loved ones? (23:15)
 
How can you simplify everything to get to the end of clutter? (31:26)
 
Listener tip: How to preserve only the best childhood memories. (34:04)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

461 | Preserving the Past

Joshua and Ryan talk about raising kids, the data behind good parenting, and how parents can be more confident in their parenting decisions with professor and author Emily Oster, and they answer the following questions:
 
How do I determine with my partner who will sacrifice their career to take care of our children? (02:09)
 
How do I ensure my hoarder relatives don’t negatively impact the minimalist values I’m instilling in my child? (11:10)
 
What’s the best way to educate children in a world dominated by consumerism? (23:53)
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

206 | Raising Kids

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