The Minimalists

The Minimalists discuss the human desire to fill empty rooms, how minimalists spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, and why people desire fancy things. They also explore reframing emotions, the beauty of minimalist spaces, and the difference between owning and possessing.

Ryan Blaser, founder of TestMyHome.com, joins The Minimalists to discuss in-home toxins, including mold, EMFs, WiFi, Bluetooth, blue light, and chemicals in water. They address surprising sources of indoor toxins, the toxicity of cell phones, water filtration methods, and the scientific evidence behind claims about indoor toxins. They also emphasize personal responsibility for wellbeing and the importance of a clean environment for healing.

The Minimalists, experts in minimalism and decluttering, talk about emotional clutter, the dangers of being a “helper,” and whether hoarding is a form of procrastination. They discuss maintaining control of your space while moving an elderly parent or in-law into your home, teaching a partner to minimize, and their upcoming tour schedule.

Author George Kamal joins The Minimalists to discuss letting go of past financial mistakes, the relationship between frugality and minimalism, and whether The Minimalists are millionaires. The hosts also delve into the challenge of letting go of belongings, the evolution of tipping, and the connection between wealth and minimalism.

Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, joins The Minimalists to discuss the pernicious forces of corporate marketing. They explore reconciling minimalism with a marketing job, the superficiality of constant advertising, and the Minimalists' thoughts on 'buy nothing' challenges. They also touch on finding work that aligns with values, society's perception of boredom, and the benefits of 30-day experiments.

The podcast discusses methods for starting decluttering, including the 30-day minimalism game and the packing party. They address challenges and mindset shifts needed for successful decluttering. The concept of letting go and the sunk-cost fallacy are explored. The importance of letting go of attachment to specific outcomes and taking action is emphasized. The emotional struggle of decluttering and the stages of hoarding are discussed. The hosts also share a listener's experience with decluttering and introduce their Patreon page.

The Minimalists discuss decluttering seasonal decorations, being a minimalist in Los Angeles, and whether hoarding is a choice. They explore their skills in having conversations with differing opinions. They also talk about the importance of understanding and connection, representing beliefs, and incorporating minimalism in daily life.

The Minimalists speak to Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain. They discuss starting from scratch after losing everything, the struggle to embrace boredom, achieving work-life balance, the value of minimalism, the toxicity of hustle culture, and embracing discomfort for personal growth.

Dr. Zach Bush and Alex Woodard discuss affordable eco-friendly products, the impact of processed foods on health, addiction to water and breathing, supporting farmers and reconnecting with the land, creating versus consuming, and the importance of letting go in the healing process.

The Minimalists talk about bringing meaning to everyday life, getting back on track with minimalism, the role of smartphones as a minimalist tool, and whether minimalism is just another form of clutter. They also discuss the balance between minimalism and excess and the concept of possession reduction.