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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 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 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 finale of their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Kristen Ziegler to talk about decluttering the excess stuff that’s lurking in your cabinets, drawers, and other hiding spaces in your kitchen and throughout the rest of your home.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What can I do with all of the occasionally used appliances that take up a lot of space in our kitchen cabinets? (2:56)
 
What’s hiding in your cabinets? (18:00)
 
Minimalist House Tour 101. (47:49)
 
Listener tip: Ending the buy-declutter-buy-more cycle. (48:59)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

481 | Cabinet Clutter

The Minimalists are joined by Annaka Harris to talk about the unknown corners of consciousness and the cosmos.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How does detachment relate to awareness? (2:20)
 
What takes you out of the present moment? (20:02)
 
Right Here, Right Now: Two exciting updates from The Minimalists! (45:14)
 
Listener tip: How to normalize saying ‘I don’t know.’ (47:45)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

482 | Lights On

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

The Minimalists get brutally honest about the people, places, and things that frustrate the hell out of us.
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
What can I do if my sister is so upset with me that she refuses to communicate? (2:17)
 
What frustrating expectations do your family, friends, or coworkers have of you? (18:28)
 
Listener tip: Considerately letting go of kids’ clothes and toys. (41:33)
 
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Recorded at Earthing Studios.

487 | Frustrations

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

Joshua and Ryan discuss dependency, sobriety, and different types of addiction, including our addiction to stuff, alcohol, food, drugs, cigarettes, money, status, social media, attention, television, breaking news, smartphones, and porn with author and blogger Laura McKowen, and they answer the following questions:
 
How do I help my mother overcome her addiction to shopping and hoarding that is negatively affecting me? (03:52)
 
How do I address my addiction to online shopping? (12:35)
 
Is there a correlation between a minimal life and a sober life? (23:21)
 
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
 
Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

221 | Dependency

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