The Minimalists

By: Joshua Fields Millburn Ryan Nicodemus T.K. Coleman
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  • 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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  • 489 | Equipment Clutter
    May 5 2025

    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 what material things are an essential part of those activities? (21:40)

    Listener tip: Minimize the noise and opinions to uncover a quieter life. (44:22)

    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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    48 mins
  • 488 | Nontransactable Goods
    Apr 28 2025

    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 overstimulation. (55:41)

    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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    1 hr
  • 487 | Frustrations
    Apr 14 2025

    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 full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

    Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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    46 mins
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Wow - I wish I found this sooner!

Listened to Joshua and TK on the Clutterbug podcast. Just started listening and this is such great brain-food. Thank you!

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love it

Loving it, look forward to every episode. Thank you keep them coming thank you

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Great Podcast for Those Seeking

I began listening to this podcast quite a while ago. I always find value and insight in these episodes. if you don't know who the hosts are, you may want to watch the documentary Minimalism first. It will give context. But if you are searching for a way to cope with life's pressures and the rest race/keeping up with the Joneses isn't working for you, give this podcast a listen.

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Very thoughtful ideas

I've been a long time listener. I'm not necessarily a minimalist, but the advice and thought discussions are intriguing and make me think how can I apply some principles of Minimalism in portions of my life.

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Sickened by the privilege

I listened to their most recent episode on politics and I'm just sickened by their privilege and purposeful blindness. They encourage voting third party, not voting, and disentangling from politics.

They are seriously pushing hard the idea that "both sides are the same," that politics doesn't matter, and completely ignore the fact that a million people died from a poor, unscientific COVID response.

Trump has just won a second term, and the fact that the Minimalist think that politics is something you can just opt out of absolutely reeks of privilege.

Please tell Nevaeh Crain, Amber Thurman, Josseli Barnica, and countless others who have died preventable deaths caused by the GOP that politics does not matter.

They say next they'll be talking about "the downsides of democracy" and I honestly have no words.

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