The Minimalists talk about going without the things that get in the way.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I let go of my phone distractions to be more productive? (1:46)

What’s one thing you’d like to go without this year? (21:21)

What happened when The Minimalists were recently hacked? (30:50)

Will The Minimalists return to social media after going without for a year? (37:03)

Listener reflection: the less you want, the more satisfied you are. (50:07)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk with Eli Harwood about secure attachments and attachment theory.

Discussed in this episode: 

How is collecting related to emotional insecurity? (2:19)

What is attachment theory? (16:52)

What are the four attachment styles? (17:46)

When is attachment useful and when is it clinging? (22:44)

Listener insight: the gift of listening! (33:03)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about the opposite of hoarding.

Discussed in this episode: 

What happens when you take downsizing too far? (2:05)

How do you stop yourself from minimizing excessively? (24:05)

The Minimalists’ birthday + we were featured on Jeopardy! (36:17)

Listener tip: One of the most helpful minimalist tools. (41:35)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about that overwhelming feeling that most of us experience when our homes are full of clutter. 

Discussed in this episode:

Is a junk removal service the best way to deal with a house full of clutter? (2:38)

At what point does your home feel cluttered? (22:23)

When is The Minimalists’ next live event? (39:11)

Listener tip: T.K. Coleman is the new Oprah for decluttering! (40:51)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists dive deep into the anxiety that often accompanies the holiday shopping season.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I stop people from buying unnecessary Christmas gifts that clutter our home? (2:37)

What fills your holiday season with anxiety and what do you do to minimize holiday clutter? (20:15)

Listener tip: A helpful script for opting out of gift-giving during the holiday season. (42:34)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists are joined by Judah Smith to talk about building a community, finding wellbeing through connection, how to listen to people you love but disagree with, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What should an introvert do if they feel like they don’t need to belong to a so-called community? (2:25)

How do you listen to people you love but often disagree with? (9:16)

How difficult is it to build a community with people you disagree with? (24:07)

Sleep Meditation and Black Friday discussion. (41:03)

Listener insight: Using minimalism to get through a difficult divorce. (44:04)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists discuss the things that give people a sense of purpose.

Discussed in this episode:

Can minimalism help people find their reason for being? (2:20)

What makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning? (16:55)

Listener tip: How to use technology without letting it use you. (39:33)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Ryan Nicodemus returns to The Minimalists Podcast to discuss minimalist tools.

Discussed in this episode:

What are the upsides and downsides of artificial intelligence as a minimalist tool? (2:26)

What’s your favorite minimalist tool, and how have you used it to live more with less? (22:56)

Listener tip: Letting go of the status quo. (42:48)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about minimizing the division caused by partisan politics.

Discussed in this episode:

How can we minimize political division when we don't agree with other people? (2:42)

What does it mean to let go of partisan politics? (13:23)

Does it ever make sense not to vote? (31:28)

Listener tip: Minimize stress by reviewing important legal documents. (49:33)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Jamil Zaki from Stanford University about understanding and overcoming hopelessness and cynicism.

Discussed in this episode:

In what ways does cynicism mimic false hope? (2:24)

How do you find hope when you’ve felt hopeless for a long time? (10:08)

What are the surprising downsides of hope? (22:00)

Listener tip: Overthinking makes people feel hopeless. (30:55)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Minimalists talk about why letting go of control is so difficult.

Discussed in this episode:

What fears are hiding underneath my need to obsessively control everything? (2:18)

What's one area in which you have a hard time letting go of control? (22:21)

What is the next film that The Minimalists are working on? (40:33)

Listener tip: Clutter Counseling really works! (42:10)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.