The Minimalists
The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, along with cohost T.K. Coleman, help millions of people live meaningful lives with less. They are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors. The podcast explores minimalism, intentional living, and decluttering both physical and mental spaces.
Episodes
556 | The Undoing
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 "It is easier to carry an empty cup than one that is filled to the brim"?(0:44) How much weight should we give a decision based on how difficult it is to undo? (4:20) Give It Five Min
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555 | Born to Walk
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 wrong about exercise? (2:48) How does Mark rate these 12 fitness activities? (11:01) If you woke up tomorrow ultra-wealthy, in what ways would you still be a minimalist? (32:30) Right
554 | The Floor
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 episode: Is comfort a wonderful servant but a terrible master? (1:31) Can Japanese floor sleeping improve sleep and lower-back pain, and what should a beginner know about transitioning from
553 | Organize by Room
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 cleaning your home, and much more! Discussed in this episode: How have unrealistic expectations contributed to the clutter and stress in people's homes? (1:01) When one person in a ho
552 | Stories We Tell Ourselves
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! Discussed in this episode: Whatever tracks you leave in the mud or the sand, the wind smooths them over. (1:17) Why does storytelling matter, and how do the stories we consume and crea
551 | Children of Hoarders
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. Discussed in this episode: Does compassion without boundaries become captivity? (0:45) How can I escape my inherited clutter? (3:38) What's one item in your home you wish would disappear?
550 | Surgical Decluttering
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 expectation premeditated disappointment? (6:07) When does minimalism stop solving the problem and start becoming the problem? (9:51) When is more better than minimalism? (21:01) Right Here, R
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? (0:41) Is there hidden value in doing the "menial" work we've been taught to pay someone else to do? (11:17) Right Here, Right Now: The How to Le
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? (2:16) How can I tell the difference between wisdom and fear, especially after escapi
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?" (2:06) Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? (6:23) Why do so m
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? (4:48) Where do you struggle to ask for help? (26:20) Right Here, Right Now: Very, Very Simple in print, and Clutter Counseling with
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? (0:48) How can I escape my addiction to optimization? (6:08) At what point doe
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? (7:22) Where do minimalists actually store all the everyday stuff that usually ends up covering
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 a
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? (00:54) How
541 | Surrender
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 episode: How should I handle the assumptions and stigma I've encountered since embracing a simpler, more comfortable style of dress? (3:50) What's the difference between surrendering and gi
540 | Dislike Owning
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 this episode: How can I part with my father's prized possession that I rarely use? (4:05) Is there anything you own that you dislike owning? (14:27) Right Here, Right Now: Play the 30-D
539 | Drop Everything
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 declutter your house, and more. Discussed in this episode: What should I do if I'm torn between staying in the life I've rebuilt or starting over somewhere new for a fresh start? (11
538 | Out of Sight
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: A wise kid asks: Do you love minimalism? (4:16) What do you love about minimalism? What do you hate about minimalism? (17:21) Right Here, Right Now: Weekly writing tips from the How t
537 | Jerome
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, and much, much more. Contribute to the GoFundMe for Jerome's family. Discussed in this episode: Is it better to confront loss with replacement or acceptance? (00:57) What's the differ
536 | Good Enough Home
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 clothes we're unsure about, 15 ridiculous things that society still accepts as normal, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I intentionally create a more peaceful, happy emotional
535 | After Minimalism
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, and more. Discussed in this episode: Once I've minimized, what's the next step beyond just owning less? (7:36) Congratulations! You've finally minimized everything. Your life is now c
534 | The Pantry
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 levels, and more! Discussed in this episode: How should I best organize my excess pantry items? (4:54) What's the most absurd thing in your pantry? Why is it still there? (20:24) Rig
533 | Irreplaceable Things
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. Discussed in this episode: Is everything replaceable on a long-enough timeline? (00:47) How can I let go of my meaningful, seemingly irreplaceable belongings? (4:30) Which would you giv
532 | Love Life
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 don'ts that can make or break your relationship, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I live a minimalist life when my spouse doesn't share those values? (5:30) What's one
531 | Maximalist Households
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 the only minimalist in a household of loving but devoted maximalists? (1:50) How do you butt heads with the people you live with? (21:16) Right Here, Right Now: Emotional Clutter on Kind
530 | Information Clutter
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 home, and much more. Discussed in this episode: When did my love of learning turn into compulsively scavenging for self-improvement—and how do I let go of that need to optimize everyt
529 | Consumer Relapse
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 our consumption habits—or are they just temporary detoxes before we relapse into old spending patterns? (2:06) What's the last thing you bought that made you feel like a "bad" minimalist
528 | Simple Skincare
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 much more. Discussed in this episode: What harmful ingredients should people avoid in hygiene and beauty products, and what are the few essentials most men and women actually need? (2:4
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527 | Job Your Love
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 instead), and much more! Discussed in this episode: How do I know when a job I love has become career clutter? (2:38) When does the work you love get in the way of the life you love? (20:17)
526 | Precious Things
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 stream of freebies we receive, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I declutter my late husband's belongings while honoring what my young daughters might one day wish I had k
525 | The Outliers
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 episode: Why do people frustrate me when they don't understand my lifestyle? (4:03) In what ways are you abnormal? What are the benefits? What are the downsides? (19:19) Right Here, Right N
524 | Divorce
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 from spousal cheating, how to know when a relationship is over, and much more! Discussed in this episode: What does it take for someone to find the courage to file for divorce? (10:
523 | Time to Let Go
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 you've inherited, and more. Discussed in this episode: Why do I have trouble letting go of the things I've already decluttered? (3:08) How do you know when it's time to let go of a thin
522 | Change
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 to just-in-case items negatively affects well-being, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do you let go of insecurities that create mental clutter? (2:42) When's the last time y
521 | One Day Less
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 much more. Discussed in this episode: How does consumerism force us to work more hours each week, and what can we do about it? (6:43) What would it take for you to work one less day
520 | Uncommon Cold
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 therapy, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How does a struggling person live a relatively productive life with chronic illness? (3:34) What's a previously uncomfortable activity
519 | Begin Again
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. (17:57) Hold on if it confers more benefits than letting go. (26:18) Anything can be clutter if it gets in the way. (29:54) Acceptance is nice, but needing acceptance is a prison. (32:39
518 | All Black Everything
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 scrolling, eight things Joshua's favorite writer tried to warn us about, and more. Discussed in this episode: What is an example of emotional decluttering? (5:28) What's wrong with wear
517 | Bad Thoughts
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 more. Discussed in this episode: Should I read my mother's diary after she dies? (2:25) What sends you into a mental spiral? (20:17) Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalist's new TEDx Talk
516 | Hoarder Moms
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, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Why are T.K. and Joshua opening fortune cookies on the podcast? (0:30) How can I deal with my hoarder mom's cluttered house? (10:18) Who's th
515 | Holiday Shopping Season
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, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How does a minimalist enjoy the holidays without falling into the trap of consumerism? (3:41) What's your craziest Black Friday story? (14:51
514 | Guilty Pleasures
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 doesn't align with my values? (2:08) What's one thing you feel guilty about having purchased? (19:12) Right Here, Right Now: Tour updates and T.K.'s birthday. (40:23) Listener Tip: A
513 | The Sound of Life
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 winter, and more! Discussed in this episode: How can we justify making time for seemingly frivolous pursuits? (2:33) Solve this equation: X is so important to me that I'm willing to
512 | The Secret of Letting Go
The Minimalists speak with Guy Finley about letting go of precious memories, why letting go is so freaking scary, the wisdom of letting go, ten truths to follow if you want to let go, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of things that are imbued with my precious memories? (4:20) Why is letting go so scary? (32:24) How does our desire to control prevent us from letting go? (3
511 | Holding On
The Minimalists speak with Ryan Holiday about how the stoics dealt with sentimental items, the potential virtue of holding on, stoical insights about values, regrets, mental clutter, seven things minimalists would never put in their living room, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How would the stoics have handled their sentimental items? (2:40) When is it virtuous to hold on? (22:13) Right
510 | Say Less
The Minimalists talk about verbal minimalism, the things we regret saying, the best ways to let other people down, seven things people regret tossing while decluttering, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do you practice verbal minimalism? (3:43) What's the last thing you regretted saying? (18:54) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's new documentary, Food for Humans, goes on tour. (38:08) L
509 | The Fix
The Minimalists talk about feeling defeated because of limitations, problems that won't go away, other people's cluttered spaces, five things you should never feel guilty about getting rid of, and more! Discussed in this episode: How do you cope when a recurring injury or limitation makes you feel defeated, anxious, and discouraged? (3:11) What problem keeps popping up even after you fix it? (19:
508 | Too Minimal
The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of extreme minimalism, when simple living goes too far, so-called "sad" items, and much more. Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Discussed in this episode: Why does extreme minimalism make me feel empty? (1:54) How minimal is too minimal? (15:05) Right Here, Right Now: Savi D's skate videos and
507 | Closer to Contentment
The Minimalists talk about letting go of things that are a reminder of a painful past, everyday essentials, joybaiting instead of ragebating, several things professional organizers say we should let go of this fall, and more. Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of old digital content—such as photos
506 | Capitalism
The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings about the upsides and downsides of capitalism, potential alternative economic systems, the best ways for wealthy people to be more generous, plus greed, freedom, private ownership, and more. Discussed in this episode: What's the best way to talk about capitalism objectively without evoking an emotional response? (3:19) What's the first thing that comes to mi
505 | Excessful
The Minimalists talk about what to do with closets and containers that are overflowing with excess, what's keeping most people from minimizing, when to stop buying new things for your home, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What do I do with my two closets and three storage containers filled with excess clothes? (1:47) What's the last thing you minimized, and what prevented you from lettin
504 | The Little Things
In this solo episode, Joshua talks about disagreeing about the little things at home, his new rule for online shopping, a few stupid things he's purchased that he'll never buy again, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Why do my minimalist spouse and I keep arguing about the little things? (2:17) Talkaboutable: The Amazon Shopping Rule. (19:11) Talkaboutable: Three stupid things I've purchas
503 | I'd Rather Be Alone
The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about how increasing fragmentation and fear of others produces unnecessary enemies, the ways in which social anxiety makes it difficult to build a community, how products promise fulfillment yet give us dissatisfaction, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What do introverts understand that extroverts don't? (1:53) What's missing from your
502 | The Uniform
The Minimalists talk about the practical issues with curating a simple wardrobe, letting go of troubling conversations, being eco-friendly on a budget, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What should I do if a simple wardrobe isn't practical for me? (2:08) If you had to wear just one outfit every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? (15:07) Right Here, Right Now: Join us at Sund
501 | Worst Education Advice
The Minimalists speak with educator Isaac Morehouse about fixing our broken education system, asking family members to stop buying excess stuff, arguing with the people we love, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What can we do about our systemically broken education system? (02:00) What's the worst education advice you've ever heard? (19:23) Right Here, Right Now: A special screening of th
500 | Accidental Wisdom
The Minimalists talk about the root cause of identity clutter, the best ways to celebrate while letting go, how to minimize the things you rarely use, some of our favorite memories from the last 500 episodes, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Why am I having trouble letting go of an old membership that I don't use? (2:12) What are our all-time favorite episodes of The Minimalists Podcast?
499 | Stop Consuming
The Minimalists talk about minimizing mental clutter caused by loved ones, consuming less of things we enjoy, embracing minimalist dietary principles that last, and more with Dr. Paul Saladino. Discussed in this episode: How do I stop thinking about the intrusive comments that my parents used to make about my weight? (2:12) What's one thing you enjoy that you've decided to stop consuming? (19:06)
498 | Nonsense
The Minimalists speak with Kapil Gupta about letting go of nonsense, the many ways humans waste their lives, what happens when you minimize ambition, and more. Discussed in this episode: What does it mean to "overcome the world"? (3:27) Why does Dr. Gupta have a disdain for smartphones? (9:42) Why is "getting something to be happy" an empty act? (16:13) What does a wasted life look like? (22:28) W
497 | The Sacrifices
The Minimalists talk about the right amount of deprivation, sacrificing for others, obsession with books, education that aligns with minimalist principles, and more. Discussed in this episode: How much should I deprive myself for the sake of loving others? (2:05) When does it make sense to stop sacrificing for another person? (16:38) Right Here, Right Now: Peek inside Joshua's minimalist home. (35
496 | Good Talk
The Minimalists talk about communicating with people who are unwilling to change their minds, the qualities of productive conversation, finding ways to be happy without knowing your purpose, a simple approach to getting divorced, the proper way to identify a narcissist, being a minimalist when you enjoy buying new things, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How can I have conversations with
495 | House on Fire
The Minimalists talk about letting go of sadness, replacing possessions after a natural disaster, swapping a smartphone for a dumb phone, understanding the downsides of home ownership, holding on to sentimental items for too long, asking loved ones for their attention, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my sadness after I was forced to let go of everything I own? (2:02) I
494 | Half-Dirty Clothes
The Minimalists talk about what to do with half-dirty clothes, setting minimalist boundaries, breaking difficult news to your mom, the role our outfits play in our identities, getting an education outside the school system, letting go of regret, and more! Discussed in this episode: What would a minimalist do with clothes that have been worn but aren't ready to to be washed? (2:05) What do you do w
493 | Family Matters
The Minimalists talk about letting go of family clutter, making a distinction between family and friends, surrendering broken things, how to stop being a "yes man," the link between closet clutter and past trauma, punishing kids for bad behavior, minimizing old moving boxes, and much more! Discussed in this episode: I found out my deceased wife was having an affair before she died. Consequently, I
492 | Gimme a Hug
The Minimalists talk about navigating the nuances of human touch, sensory overload, pain, pleasure, unnecessary distractions, storage units, travel, decision fatigue, letting go of old boxes, and more! Discussed in this episode: As self-proclaimed "huggers," how do The Minimalists avoid overstepping personal-space boundaries with hugs and other forms of physical touch? (2:08) Talkaboutable: Hugs a
491 | The Beauty of Uncertainty
The Minimalists talk about the surprising beauty of uncertainty, and they wish a fond farewell to a beloved team member. Discussed in this episode: If I feel stuck at work, what path should I choose to help alleviate my career uncertainty? (2:13) How do you know whether it's time for a change in your life? (25:04) Right Here, Right Now: Malabama's final episode. (36:21) Listener tip: Everything yo
490 | Blank Spaces
The Minimalists talk about the fear and joy of creating blank spaces in our lives. Discussed in this episode: What if I don't find anything meaningful on the other side of minimizing my stuff? (2:02) Blank space—do you find it terrifying or appealing? (21:21) Listener tip: New ways to get rid of your excess clothes and toys. (40:25) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/themi
489 | Equipment Clutter
Ryan Nicodemus returns to talk about the things that enhance—and the things that get in the way of—enjoying the adventures, experiences, activities, and hobbies that make life more delightful. Discussed in this episode: How can I enjoy my adventures and hobbies without getting overwhelmed by the accessories and equipment that accompany those experiences? (2:33) What activities bring you joy, and w
488 | Nontransactable Goods
The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Orion Taraban to talk about loyalty, respect, grace, love, friendship, forgiveness, desire, honesty, and other nontransactable goods. Discussed in this episode: How can I stop clinging to the good relationship memories from the past if they make me feel miserable now? (2:35) When is loyalty no longer worth it? (23:52) Listener tip: Sensory sensitivity is linked to
487 | Frustrations
The Minimalists get brutally honest about the people, places, and things that frustrate the hell out of us. Discussed in this episode: What can I do if my sister is so upset with me that she refuses to communicate? (2:17) What frustrating expectations do your family, friends, or coworkers have of you? (18:28) Listener tip: Considerately letting go of kids' clothes and toys. (41:33) Listen to the f
486 | Hedonism
The Minimalists talk about why the pursuit of pleasure leads to hedonism, and they answer questions about self-indulgence, pleasure-seeking, self-gratification, self-restraint, immoderation, overindulgence, extravagance, and more. Discussed in this episode: What pleasures are likely to get in the way of living a meaningful life? (2:14) What nonessentials do you overindulge in? (29:51) Listener tip
485 | Small Things
The Minimalists talk about the small things that feel like a big deal to let go of. Discussed in this episode: Do I count my straws, screws, and old paperwork separately when playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game? (2:07) What small things turn into big problems? (18:09) Listener tip: Preserving the memories of loved ones after they're gone. (44:21) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patr
484 | Conflict Frequencies
The Minimalists are joined by Erwin Raphael McManus to talk about the most effective ways to handle conflict with friends, family, and loved ones. Discussed in this episode: How can I respectfully convince my father to get rid of the tools he doesn't use? (2:45) What's the hardest thing about being honest? (25:02) Listener tip: Clarifying outer and inner expectations. (47:55) Listen to the full Ma
483 | The Renunciation
The Minimalists talk about the difference between minimalism and renunciation, and they explore the unforeseen downsides of renouncing things. Discussed in this episode: What's the best way to avoid purchasing things that will soon be junk? (2:48) What topping should never go on pizza? (23:03) Listener tip: Make your phone more boring to make it more useful. (43:14) Listen to the full Maximal epis
482 | Lights On
The Minimalists are joined by Annaka Harris to talk about the unknown corners of consciousness and the cosmos. Discussed in this episode: How does detachment relate to awareness? (2:20) What takes you out of the present moment? (20:02) Right Here, Right Now: Two exciting updates from The Minimalists! (45:14) Listener tip: How to normalize saying 'I don't know.' (47:45) Listen to the full Maximal e
481 | Cabinet Clutter
For the finale of their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Kristen Ziegler to talk about decluttering the excess stuff that's lurking in your cabinets, drawers, and other hiding spaces in your kitchen and throughout the rest of your home. Discussed in this episode: What can I do with all of the occasionally used appliances that take up a lot of space in our kitchen c
480 | Bedroom Clutter
For the fourth episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Cas Aarssen to talk about the bedroom clutter that gets in the way of peace and intimacy. Discussed in this episode: What can I do to minimize the clutter that keeps building on my nightstand? (2:30) What's your personal definition of bedroom clutter and what's one thing that doesn't belong in the bed
479 | Garage Clutter
For the third episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Julia Raz to talk about garage clutter, including the excess stuff that is hidden in basements, attics, sheds, and storage areas. Discussed in this episode: What boundaries can my family establish to minimize all the excess stuff in our garage, basement, attic, shed, and other storage spaces? (2:37
