
The Minimalists
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 6, 2023 • 41min
417 | Useless Things
The hosts discuss letting go of useless possessions and managing others' expectations. They talk about creating resources for new teachers and questioning societal expectations. They also explore the importance of community and the influence of design, including Feng Shui.

Oct 30, 2023 • 54min
416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing
Adrienne Jezick, founder of Morozko Forge, talks about the benefits of cold exposure, including relief from chronic pain and illness. The Minimalists discuss the frustrations and discomforts of minimizing, how it affects daily routines, and addressing emotional loneliness from retail therapy. They also explore setting boundaries, dealing with chaos, and the empowering effects of minimizing.

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Oct 23, 2023 • 51min
415 | Freebies
The hosts discuss the downsides of accepting free things as a minimalist and explore the tactics retailers use to entice customers. They also talk about the consequences of holding onto free items and the importance of mindful consumption. The chapter on simplification and finding joy in the process touches on the tension of decluttering and the value of a bigger reason for doing things. They also discuss the significance of relationships and identifying possessions that truly matter in difficult times. Lastly, they share insights on running a successful blog and book recommendations, as well as the fallacy of betting on potential and the idea of a resource closet for dress-up days at work.

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Oct 16, 2023 • 59min
414 | Emotional Baggage
Dr. Bradley Nelson, an expert in emotional baggage, joins The Minimalists to discuss various topics. They cover letting go of painful emotions, minimizing emotional clutter, and the cultural discouragement of stillness. The effectiveness of the Emotion Code method and personal anecdotes are shared. They also explore the fear of awareness and the defense mechanism of busyness. Finally, they touch on emotional decluttering, homeschooling, and advertisements they like.

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Oct 9, 2023 • 41min
413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering
The Minimalists discuss the emotional consequences of decluttering, the complexity of pain, and the importance of understanding. They also explore digital clutter and simplicity, share favorite books, updates on their Patreon app, and invite listeners to join them for their monthly Zoom call.

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Oct 2, 2023 • 38min
412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life
Psychologist Dr. John Delony joins The Minimalists to discuss finding peace in difficult times. Topics include being at peace with oneself, regaining child custody, the purpose of The Minimalists' social media presence, whether peace is our natural state, and building a non-anxious life through love and questioning desires.

Sep 25, 2023 • 36min
411 | House Full of Junk
The Minimalists discuss getting rid of things, opting out of workplace dress-up days, their content creation process, and how to find minimalist meetup groups.

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Sep 18, 2023 • 46min
410 | Declutter Slowly
This podcast discusses the relationship between clutter and anxiety, letting go of coupons, spending habits based on income, creating a warm and inviting minimalist home, and the value of intentional purchasing decisions.

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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 3min
409 | A Controversial Episode
The Minimalists have a controversial episode with YouTuber Destiny, discussing extreme hoarding, objective morality, taxation, God, dating, and the importance of discussing controversial topics. They also offer advice on dealing with hoarders, debate objective morality and belief in God, reflect on wealth and income inequality, explore relationship dynamics and alternatives to becoming a parent, and emphasize the value of controversial conversations and critical thinking.

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Sep 4, 2023 • 54min
408 | Minimize Fat
Dr. Sean O’Mara, an expert in the connection between minimalism and weight loss, joins The Minimalists. They discuss the connection between minimalism and weight loss, minimizing excess fat, and losing the last bit of fat. They also explore the impact of excess fat on chronic diseases, optimizing physical health through sprinting, selecting the right space and footwear for sprinting, improving the microbiome to reduce visceral fat, and understanding cravings and impulses.