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The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman

165 episodes

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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  1. 561 | Good at Life

    · 34 min · Episode 561

    Joshua and T.K. speak with author Ben Meer about choosing a slower life in a fast world, why many work promotions turn into downgrades at home, creating distance from your current routine, five decluttering hot takes…

  2. 560 | The Responsibility

    · 57 min · Episode 560

    Joshua and T.K. talk about responsibilities that aren't ours to carry, the problem with ethical purity tests, 50 things one writer has stopped buying since becoming a minimalist, and much more. Discussed in this…

  3. 559 | Social Contagion

    · 41 min · Episode 559 · Explicit

    Joshua and T.K. speak with Luke Burgis about the identities hidden in our desires, the psychological problem with keeping things "just in case," why sentimental items can be so emotionally heavy, and much more.…

  4. 558 | The Collection

    · 41 min · Episode 558

    Joshua and T.K. talk about how minimalists might curate an intentional collection, what to do with antique clutter, their favorite black t-shirts, seven items minimalists avoid to keep their living rooms calm and…

  5. 557 | The Context

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 557

    T.K. Coleman speaks with Zach Bush, MD, about why context matters more than content, why relationships are more important than possessions, how we learn to be dissatisfied, what disconnection from nature has to do with…

  6. 556 | The Undoing

    · 52 min · Episode 556

    Joshua and T.K. talk about irreversible decisions, how to simplify everything in your life in five weeks, downgrading your smartphone to a dumbphone, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What did Lao Tzu mean by…

  7. 555 | Born to Walk

    · 53 min · Episode 555 · Explicit

    Joshua and T.K. speak with Mark Sisson about the health benefits of walking, ultra-high-networth minimalism, the most minimalist exercises, and much more! Discussed in this episode: What does the fitness industry get…

  8. 554 | The Floor

    · 49 min · Episode 554

    Joshua and T.K. speak with Natasha Theresa about how subtraction can help us see what matters most, the pros and cons of Japanese floor sleeping, the power of a single question, and much more. Discussed in this…

  9. 553 | Organize by Room

    · 36 min · Episode 553

    Joshua and T.K. speak with Julia Raz about struggling to keep common areas clutter free, organizing your home by room, the difference between decluttering and eliminating, three signs you're emotionally drained from…

  10. 552 | Stories We Tell Ourselves

    · 40 min · Episode 552

    Joshua and T.K. speak with writer Conner Habib about how the stories we consume shape our lives, esotericism, letting go of heirlooms, what to do with the junk you don't want to inherit from your parents, and more!…

  11. 551 | Children of Hoarders

    · 38 min · Episode 551

    Joshua and T.K. talk about inheriting clutter from hoarder parents, possessions we wish would disappear from our homes, how the spending habits of rich people are raising prices on everyday goods, and much more.…

  12. 550 | Surgical Decluttering

    · 50 min · Episode 550

    Joshua and T.K. talk about surgical decluttering, when more is better than minimalism, our favorite minimalist furniture brands, a new 14-minute decluttering rule, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Is…

  13. 549 | Humble Things

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 549

    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…

  14. 548 | Past Lives

    · 48 min · Episode 548

    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…

  15. 547 | Procrastination

    · 47 min · Episode 547

    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…

  16. 546 | Ask for Help

    · 53 min · Episode 546

    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…

  17. 545 | Unoptimized Life

    · 43 min · Episode 545

    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…

  18. 544 | What a Mess!

    · 59 min · Episode 544

    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.…

  19. 543 | Nothing's Missing

    · 49 min · Episode 543

    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…

  20. 542 | Sacred Things

    · 45 min · Episode 542

    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…

  21. 541 | Surrender

    · 50 min · Episode 541 · Explicit

    The Minimalists talk with author and speaker Kute Blackson about quiet luxury, letting go of stigmas, the difference between surrendering and giving up, the requirements of optimism, and more. Discussed in this…

  22. 540 | Dislike Owning

    · 43 min · Episode 540

    The Minimalists talk about letting go of sentimental items you rarely use, some of the things we dislike owning, sustainable products for your home, six tiny habits that prevent a messy home, and more. Discussed in…

  23. 539 | Drop Everything

    · 53 min · Episode 539

    The Minimalists talk about dropping everything for a fresh start, why one big change often leads to several more, a handful of questions to ask before buying anything, what we'd get rid of first if we had two hours to…

  24. 538 | Out of Sight

    · 44 min · Episode 538

    The Minimalists talk about the difficulties of podcasting, how our love for minimalism has changed over the years, what we dislike about decluttering, how to let go incrementally, and more. Discussed in this episode:…

  25. 537 | Jerome

    · 1 h 35 min · Episode 537

    The Minimalists discuss the passing of Joshua's brother, Jerome, and they talk about confronting loss, the difficult road to acceptance, the difference between processing and complaining, finding meaning in tragedy,…

  26. 536 | Good Enough Home

    · 45 min · S1 E536

    The Minimalists speak with Katy Joy Wells about setting the emotional stage in your home to make it feel more peaceful, uncovering your happy place amid the chaos, finding silence in a noisy world, getting rid of…

  27. 535 | After Minimalism

    · 45 min · Episode 535

    The Minimalists talk about the next step beyond owning less, minimizing the desire to complain, practical ways to stay motivated when you're a beginner, 50 emotions you regularly feel but haven't ever had a name for,…

  28. 534 | The Pantry

    · 52 min · Episode 534

    The Minimalists speak with Kristen Ziegler about identifying and minimizing excess pantry items, the most absurd things we own, how to reset your algorithm, how decluttering and cleaning your home boosts your dopamine…

  29. 533 | Irreplaceable Things

    · 38 min · Episode 533

    The Minimalists talk about whether everything is replaceable on a long-enough timeline, downsizing when you enjoy everything you have, the best time to search for a new job, our favorite organizing hacks, and more.…

  30. 532 | Love Life

    · 51 min · Episode 532

    The Minimalists speak with Dr. Orion Taraban about how couples can navigate minimalism when only one partner wants to live that way, what's missing from your love life, a new idea to help kids let go, three do's and…

  31. 531 | Maximalist Households

    · 50 min · Episode 531

    The Minimalists talk about being a minimalist in a maximalist household, butting heads with people you live with, overcoming body-image insecurities, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I stay sane as…

  32. 530 | Information Clutter

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 530

    The Minimalists talk about minimizing information clutter, enjoying learning without trying to optimize your entire life, letting go of the news when it feels overwhelming, why you're terrified of empty space in your…

  33. 529 | Consumer Relapse

    · 57 min · Episode 529

    The Minimalists talk about relapsing into consumerism, purchases that make you a bad minimalist, living small in a big world, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Do no-buy challenges create lasting change in…

  34. 528 | Simple Skincare

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 528

    The Minimalists speak with Andy Hnilo about harmful ingredients people should avoid in their skincare products, what a simple skincare routine looks like, letting go of expensive beauty products you rarely use, and…

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    · 3:08

    Joshua Fields Millburn makes an apology for a recent mistake. Download our free resources and sign up for The Minimalists' newsletter at TheMinimalists.com.

  36. 527 | Job Your Love

    · 58 min · Episode 527

    The Minimalists talk about finding work-life balance, knowing when it's time to leave a job that is emotionally exhausting, ergonomic home-office tips, why you don't want new things (and what you actually want…

  37. 526 | Precious Things

    · 46 min · Episode 526

    The Minimalists talk about some difficult decluttering dilemmas, including what to do with belongings left behind by deceased loved ones, why we don't need to keep every sentimental item, how to handle the endless…

  38. 525 | The Outliers

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 525

    The Minimalists speak with Steve Patterson about being frustrated when people don't understand us, the benefits and downsides of being abnormal, minimizing chaos at a cultural level, and more! Discussed in this…

  39. 524 | Divorce

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 524 · Explicit

    The Minimalists speak with divorce lawyer James J. Sexton about all the nuances of divorce, including the courage it takes to walk away from a marriage, housing and financial advice for recently single mothers, lessons…

  40. 523 | Time to Let Go

    · 55 min · Episode 523

    The Minimalists talk about why you have trouble getting the clutter out of the house after you've organized, how to know when it's time to let go, the Wouldn't Replace It Rule, how to deal with all that boomer junk…

  41. 522 | Change

    · 56 min · Episode 522

    The Minimalists speak with Dr. Maya Shankar about letting go of insecurities, the consequences of jealousy, why you've wasted so much money on things you don't need (and what to do about it going forward), how clinging…

  42. 521 | One Day Less

    · 51 min · Episode 521

    The Minimalists talk about consumerism's role in workplace overload, what it takes to work fewer hours, the hidden reason grocery prices have increased, why certain 'Buy One, Get One Free' deals have been outlawed, and…

  43. 520 | Uncommon Cold

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 520

    The Minimalists speak with Professor Thomas Seager about using ice baths to help minimize pain and chronic illness, uncomfortable activities that get easier over time, a slew of questions JFM has about cold plunge…

  44. 519 | Begin Again

    · 42 min · Episode 519 · Explicit

    In this bonus episode, The Minimalists host Sunday Symposium in Orange County. Discussed in this episode: Overplanning produces chaos. (08:00) No one on their deathbed says they regret not accumulating more stuff.…

  45. 518 | All Black Everything

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 518

    The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about why minimalists often wear black clothes, a few examples of emotional decluttering, the concept of "dopamine dressing," some tips for reducing social media…

  46. 517 | Bad Thoughts

    · 57 min · Episode 517

    The Minimalists speak with Judah Smith about how other people's perception of us can be upsetting, the biggest things that send people into a mental spiral, advice for minimizing when you're stressed out, and much…

  47. 516 | Hoarder Moms

    · 47 min · Episode 516

    The Minimalists talk about celebrating the holidays without consumerism, our craziest Black Friday stories, the willingness to walk away from anything, six often-overlooked spaces in your home to declutter right now,…

  48. 515 | Holiday Shopping Season

    · 49 min · Episode 515

    The Minimalists talk about celebrating the holidays without consumerism, our craziest Black Friday stories, the willingness to walk away from anything, six often-overlooked spaces in your home to declutter right now,…

  49. 514 | Guilty Pleasures

    · 50 min · Episode 514 · Explicit

    The Minimalists are reassessing guilty pleasures, reducing triggers that cause unnecessary pain, exploring annoying gifts, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of guilt after I buy something that…

  50. 513 | The Sound of Life

    · 44 min · Episode 513

    The Minimalists talk about making time for frivolous pursuits, what we're willing to sacrifice for the important things, clutter that shows up unexpectedly, five easy decluttering tips you can apply to every space this…

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