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by 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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- 2 days ago59 min
549 | Humble Things
Joshua and T.K. talk about some simple rules for a humble home, small tasks with large rewards, surprising things a minimalist might own, why clutter spreads throughout your home, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What is the cost of convenience? Is there hidden value in doing the "menial" work we've been taught to pay someone else to do? Right Here, Right Now: The How to Let Go Tour What Would Joshua Own? Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
- 1 weeks ago47 min
548 | Past Lives
Joshua, T.K., and Ryan talk about embracing minimalism after escaping from an abusive family, some of their favorite non-minimalist books, Joshua's new How to Let Go Tour, and much more. Discussed in this episode: If intelligence is getting what you want, is wisdom wanting what's worth getting in the first place? How can I tell the difference between wisdom and fear, especially after escaping an abusive family? Right Here: Right Now: Joshua's first solo tour, T.K.'s new show, and Ryan's new restaurant. WWJO: What books are on The Minimalists' bookshelves? WWJO: What vagus nerve stimulator does Joshua own? Check out the Nuropod: https://nuropod.com/theminimalists Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
- 2 weeks ago46 min
547 | Procrastination
The Minimalist speak with author Jon Acuff about whether procrastination is a type of hoarding, the difference between rest and hesitation, small actions that break the procrastination cycle, a popular decluttering rule that backfired on one of our listeners, and more! Discussed in this episode: What is "strategic apathy?" Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? Why do so many of us wait for permission that no one is ever going to give us? What's the difference between rest and hesitation? What's the smallest action someone can take today that genuinely interrupts the procrastination cycle? Right Here, Right Now: Joshua is going on a solo tour. Listener Tip: Is buying items in bulk ever a sneaky form of procrastination? Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
- 3 weeks ago53 min
546 | Ask for Help
The Minimalists talk about setting down burdens that exhaust us, why it's so difficult to ask for help, the scientific benefits of infrared saunas, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What happens when the person everyone depends on is the one who falls apart? Where do you struggle to ask for help? Right Here, Right Now: Very, Very Simple in print, and Clutter Counseling with T.K. Coleman. WWJO: What kind of sauna does Joshua have at home? Clearlight sauna contact: email Sage@HealWithHeat.com or call 800-317-5070. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
- Jun 29, 202642 min
545 | Unoptimized Life
The Minimalists talk about the trap of productivity, the point at which optimization makes your life worse, when purchasing quality goods becomes an extravagance, seven minimalist rules that will help you eliminate your email clutter, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Don't you hate when people waste your time? How can I escape my addiction to optimization? At what point does optimizing your life make your life worse? Right Here, Right Now: Give Joshua podcast review for his birthday, and join The Minimalists for a live Zoom call. WWJO: Which mattress does Joshua use for floor sleeping? Get Joshua's futon: https://amzn.to/4e19RSz Get Joshua's tatami mat: https://amzn.to/4ehrVH1 Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
- Jun 22, 202658 min
544 | What a Mess!
The Minimalists talk about everyday things that turn into clutter, areas in your home that become messy quickly, one question to ask before buying new clothes, 15 useful tips for using your phone less, and more. Discussed in this episode: Is every item you own something you eventually have to organize? Where do minimalists actually store all the everyday stuff that usually ends up covering countertops and surfaces? What area of your home turns into clutter the fastest? Right Here, Right Now: A Minimalism 10th-Anniversary Tour retrospective. WWJO: Where did Joshua get his new shacket? Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
- Jun 15, 202649 min
543 | Nothing's Missing
The Minimalists speak with behavior expert Dr. John Demartini about loved ones who criticize your minimalist lifestyle, ways to reconcile the tension between simplicity and luxury goods, how our consumption patterns shape our identities, whether good and evil exist, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What is meant by Charles Bukowski's assertion that we are reduced to ashes by our purpose and desire? How can I handle family members who criticize my minimalist lifestyle? Right Here, Right Now: Very, Very Simple is now available in print. Listener Tip: What is the relationship between our consumption patterns and our identities? Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
- Jun 8, 202644 min
542 | Sacred Things
The Minimalists talk about what to do with sacred things that feel like clutter, which minimalist brands work well for home furniture, how to simplify everything in five weeks, how clutter is harming your health (and how to fix it), and more. Discussed in this episode: Why are people constantly angered by trivial things but indifferent to major matters like totally wasting their lives? How should I think about sacred things that feel irreplaceable because they keep the memory of my father alive? How does Joshua choose the products and brands he brings into his home? Right Here, Right Now: Simplify Everything Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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