The Minimalists

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

  • 54 minutes 33 seconds
    475 | Going Without

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    13 January 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 32 seconds
    474 | Attachment Styles

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    30 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 38 seconds
    473 | Spartanism

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    23 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 51 seconds
    472 | House of Clutter

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    16 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 5 seconds
    471 | Holiday Anxiety

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    2 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 4 seconds
    470 | How to Listen

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    25 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 52 seconds
    469 | Ikigai

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    18 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 8 seconds
    468 | Minimalist Tools

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    11 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 43 seconds
    467 | Let Go of Politics

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    4 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 35 minutes 46 seconds
    466 | Hope for Cynics

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    28 October 2024, 11:00 am
  • 45 minutes 46 seconds
    465 | Control Freaks

    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)

    Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

    21 October 2024, 11:00 am
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