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The Minimalists

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

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Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 154

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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513 | The Sound of Life

Episode 513

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 44:07

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 sacrifice Y to spend time on it. (22:13)

Right Here, Right Now: T.K.'s Clutter Counseling videos. (34:24)

Listener Tip: Clutter can show up in the strangest ways. (37:47)

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

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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512 | The Secret of Letting Go

Episode 512

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 52:36

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? (33:30)

Are we always letting go of a piece of the past when we let go? (36:59)

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

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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503 | I'd Rather Be Alone

Episode 503

Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 53:06

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 community? (22:05)

Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (44:57)

Listener Tip: Two tips for managing book clutter. (49:00)

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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414 | Emotional Baggage

Episode 414

Monday, October 16, 2023 • Duration 59:27

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about identifying and letting go of emotional baggage. Watch all 2 hours of episode 414 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of the idealized mother figure I conceptualized to cope with my childhood trauma? (02:00)

How does The Body Code apply to physical pain? (14:30)

How can we let go of the things that evoke painful emotions for us? (34:18)

How can I eliminate the emotional clutter that stops me from minimizing? (42:13)

Why does our culture seem to discourage stillness as a valid state of being? (47:30)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering

Episode 413

Monday, October 9, 2023 • Duration 41:02

The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go. Watch all 2 hours of episode 413 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn't want me to let go of? (02:39)

Can digital music become clutter? (14:06)

Is each successive generation getting better at decluttering? (25:43)

How can we let go of the belief that we need to be perfect to do something? (32:24)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life

Episode 412

Monday, October 2, 2023 • Duration 38:07

The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about finding peace in difficult times. Watch all 2 hours of episode 412 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I learn to be at peace with myself? (02:27)

How can I get back custody of my children? (12:29)

Why do The Minimalists post to social media? (22:50)

What if peace isn't our natural state? (29:30)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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411 | House Full of Junk

Episode 411

Monday, September 25, 2023 • Duration 36:14

The Minimalists talk about getting rid of things even if you think they won't add value to others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 411 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What can I do with my items that I think won't add value to others? (03:18)

How can I opt-out of my workplace's themed dress-up days? (16:14)

Why do The Minimalists put out so much content? (26:13)

Where can I learn more about minimalist meetup groups? (31:30)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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410 | Declutter Slowly

Episode 410

Monday, September 18, 2023 • Duration 45:38

The Minimalists peak talk about clutter as an anxiety crutch and letting go of coupons. Watch all 2 hours of episode 410 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

Can clutter be an anxiety crutch? (02:19)

How can I let go of all the coupons I'm clinging to? (11:54)

Do lower-income folks tend to spend more frivolously than higher-income folks on luxury goods? (26:31)

How can I keep my space minimal but still warm and inviting? (38:51)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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409 | A Controversial Episode

Episode 409

Monday, September 11, 2023 • Duration 01:03:20

The Minimalists peak with YouTuber Destiny about a host of controversial topics, including extreme hoarding, opinions, objective morality, taxation, God, dating, and whether we should discuss controversial topics in the first place. Watch all 3 hours of episode 409 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How can we set boundaries with the hoarders in our lives? (02:49)

What's the point of having controversial debates? (13:34)

Is morality objective or relative? (21:25)

Is taxation theft? (28:58)

Does Destiny have any controversial dating advice? (47:30)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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408 | Minimize Fat

Episode 408

Monday, September 4, 2023 • Duration 53:38

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Sean O'Mara about the connection between minimalism and weight loss. Watch all 2 hours of episode 408 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What is the connection between minimalism and weight loss? And how does clinging affect the body? (01:53)

How can I minimize the excess fat around my face and belly? (09:20)

How can I lose my last bit of fat? And how unhealthy would it be to not lose it? (34:50)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

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