The Minimalists

The podcast discusses dealing with success that feels like failure, letting go of unused shoes, and taking breaks from technology in a digital world. Topics include societal expectations, emotional attachment to possessions, and the liberating impact of decluttering.

The podcast discusses throwing everything away after an infestation, the contradiction of minimalism, letting go of clutter when coming from a poor background, and deciding when to let go of a relationship. They also touch on the concept of promoting minimalism through wallpapers, embracing criticism, playing a minimalism game, and balancing comfort and drama in relationships.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula, expert in recognizing narcissistic behavior, discusses the overuse of the term 'narcissist,' managing emotions tied to ego, letting go of items kept for 'just in case,' and walking away from toxic relationships on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

The Minimalists, creators of a minimalist lifestyle, talk about their kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, asking for help, spending money in minimalism, connecting with others without feeling judged, and letting go of embarrassment.

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.