

The Minimalists
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.
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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.

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Aug 28, 2023 • 50min
407 | The Scarcity Problem
The podcast explores the concept of abundance versus scarcity and how to overcome a scarcity mindset. They discuss the role of material possessions, luxury goods, and the illusion of happiness. The hosts also discuss reframing negative self-talk and the importance of authenticity.

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Aug 21, 2023 • 47min
406 | Travel Light
The Minimalists speak with author and traveler Light Watkins about traveling with less and letting go of distractions while traveling. They discuss topics such as letting go of assumptions while traveling and packing lightly with children. They also talk about managing anxiety and handling emotions. The podcast emphasizes the benefits of minimalism and being present in everyday life.

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Aug 14, 2023 • 47min
405 | Buy Nothing
The Minimalists talk about the buy nothing movement and the dangers of binary thinking. Watch all 2 hours of episode 405 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on the “buy nothing” movement? (02:53) How can I let go of the items my husband left behind after his death? (18:10) Why do we feel resistant to making end-of-life plans? (30:22) How can I help my adult daughter become independent? (37:53) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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Aug 7, 2023 • 46min
404 | Souvenir Clutter
The Minimalists talk about avoiding souvenirs, resisting impulse, and minimizing tattoos. Watch all 2 hours of episode 404 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I control the fear of missing out when on vacation? (01:54) How can I address the fear of the unknown as I contemplate removing my tattoos? (16:25) How can we resist impulse purchases when presented with the attitude that “life is short, so why not just buy it?” (26:20) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support