The Minimalists Podcast

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

What's The Minimalists Podcast about?

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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The Minimalists Podcast episodes:

04.22.2024
440 | Memory Clutter
The Minimalists discuss letting go of memories, creating an uncluttered home, three new series from The Minimalists, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of memories? (3:51) How can I curate a beautiful, uncluttered home? (17:52)...
04.15.2024
439 | Restraint
The Minimalists talk about the benefits of restraint, the struggles of consumerism for new minimalists, the difficulties of letting go of social media, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do I declutter my online-shopping addiction? (1:56) What factors contributed...
04.08.2024
438 | Streamlined
The Minimalists discuss the art of streamlining one’s life, letting go of difficult things, how the need for approval keeps people tethered to a lifestyle they don’t want, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I get my husband...
04.01.2024
437 | Graduation Day
The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, and how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go. Discussed in this episode: How...
03.25.2024
436 | Simplifying for Newbies
The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies and staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult. Discussed in this episode: How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:25) How can I keep going on my decluttering journey...
03.18.2024
435 | Do Fewer Things
The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity and letting go of social media. Watch all 2 hours of episode 435 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are the three principles...
03.11.2024
434 | Breaking Cycles
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about breaking cycles and healing relationships. Watch all 2 hours of episode 434 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of the idea of what I...
03.04.2024
433 | Shoes
The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, how to let go of shoes, and taking breaks from technology. Watch all 2 hours of episode 433 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How...
02.26.2024
432 | Throw Everything Away
The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation and the hypocrisy of minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 432 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Should I throw away everything after my bed bug...
02.19.2024
431 | Minimizing Narcissism
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term “narcissist” is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; and how to walk away. Watch all 2 hours of episode 431 on The Minimalists...
02.12.2024
430 | No Junk Rule
The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, and letting go of embarrassment. Watch all 2 hours of episode 430 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalist’s kitchen essentials? (02:39)...
02.05.2024
429 | Filling Empty Rooms
The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, and why people desire fancy things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 429 on The Minimalists Private Podcast....
01.29.2024
428 | Invisible Clutter
The Minimalists speak with Ryan Blaser, founder of TestMyHome.com, about the best tests to uncover in-home toxins, including mold, EMFs, WiFi, Bluetooth, blue light, chemicals in water, and other invisible clutter in our homes. Watch all 3 hours of episode...
01.22.2024
427 | Declutter Your Emotions
The Minimalists talk about emotional clutter, the dangers of being a “helper,” and whether hoarding is a form of procrastination. Watch all 2 hours of episode 427 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Did I accidentally steal...
01.15.2024
426 | Breaking Free from Broke
The Minimalists speak with author George Kamel about letting go of past financial mistakes, frugality vs. minimalism, and how much money The Minimalists have. Watch all 2 hours of episode 426 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How...
01.08.2024
425 | Behind What We Buy
The Minimalists speak with Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, about the pernicious forces of corporate marketing. Watch all 2 hours of episode 425 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I reconcile being a...
01.01.2024
424 | One Day or Day One
The Minimalists talk about how to start decluttering and letting go of stories about things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 424 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What’s the best method to start decluttering? (02:00) How do...
12.25.2023
423 | Letting Go of Seasonal Decorations
The Minimalists talk about decluttering seasonal decorations, opting out of the consumer culture of Los Angeles, and whether hoarding is a choice. Watch all 2 hours of episode 423 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Should I declutter...
12.18.2023
422 | The Comfort Crisis
The Minimalists speak with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about embracing boredom and starting from scratch after losing everything. Watch all 2 hours of episode 422 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode:...
12.04.2023
421 | Eco-Friendly Products
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush and Alex Woodard about environmentally friendly products, issues caused by food companies, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 421 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I...
11.27.2023
420 | Possession Reduction
The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta from Zen Habits about bringing meaning to our everyday lives and getting back on track with minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 420 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can...
11.20.2023
419 | Unhappy Billionaires
The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and why people care too much about the size of their homes. Watch all 2 hours of...
11.13.2023
418 | Mind Shift
The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 418 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this...
11.06.2023
417 | Useless Things
The Minimalists talk about what makes a possession useless and why it’s not your responsibility to manage the material expectations of others. Watch all 2 hours of episode 417 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What can...
10.30.2023
416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing
The Minimalists talk about the frustrating effects of decluttering, and then they interview Adrienne Jezick from Morozko Forge about the benefits of ice baths. Watch all 2 hours of episode 416 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode:...
10.23.2023
415 | Freebies
The Minimalists talk about saying no to free stuff. Watch all 3 hours of episode 415 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give...
10.16.2023
414 | Emotional Baggage
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...
10.09.2023
413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering
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...
10.02.2023
412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life
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?...
09.25.2023
411 | House Full of Junk
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...
09.18.2023
410 | Declutter Slowly
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...
09.11.2023
409 | A Controversial Episode
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...
09.04.2023
408 | Minimize Fat
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?...
08.28.2023
407 | The Scarcity Problem
The Minimalists talk about cultivating an abundance mindset and letting go of the residue of the past. Watch all 2 hours of episode 407 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my...
08.21.2023
406 | Travel Light
The Minimalists speak with author and traveler Light Watkins about traveling with less and letting go of distractions while traveling. Watch all 2 hours of episode 406 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go...
08.14.2023
405 | Buy Nothing
The Minimalists talk about the buy nothing movement and the dangers of binary thinking. Watch all 2 hours of episode 405 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on the “buy nothing” movement?...
08.07.2023
404 | Souvenir Clutter
The Minimalists talk about avoiding souvenirs, resisting impulse, and minimizing tattoos. Watch all 2 hours of episode 404 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I control the fear of missing out when on vacation? (01:54)...
07.31.2023
403 | Selling Unwanted Clothes
The Minimalists talk about whether to sell, consign, or donate unwanted clothes, furniture, and art. Watch all 2 hours of episode 403 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are my options for getting rid of unwanted...
07.24.2023
402 | Social Media Clutter
The Minimalists talk about social media overwhelm. Watch all 2 hours of episode 402 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do The Minimalists maintain a healthy relationship with social media? (01:53) How can I avoid the...
07.17.2023
401 | Bulk Purchases
The Minimalists talk about buying in bulk, avoiding clickbait, and letting go of family heirlooms. Watch all 2 hours of episode 401 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on buying items in...
07.10.2023
400 | Necessary Endings
For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus’s new chapter. Watch all 4 hours of episode 400 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How has Joshua and Ryan’s friendship evolved over the last 32 years?...
07.03.2023
399 | Hobby Clutter
The Minimalists talk about hobby clutter and the diminishing returns of owning too much. Watch all 2 hours of episode 399 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Should we make checklists of items we need to support our...
06.26.2023
398 | Decluttering the Gut
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush about his minimalist approach to gut health. Watch all 3 hours of episode 398 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What steps can I take to optimize my gut microbiome? (02:12)...
06.19.2023
397 | Renewed Minimalism
The Minimalists talk about healing from shopping addiction, being used by family, getting bothered by others, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 397 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I heal from shopping...
06.12.2023
396 | The False Self
The Minimalists talk about identity clutter and what to do when your family won’t try minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 396 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I decouple my identity from my...
06.05.2023
395 | The Pain of Clinging
The Minimalists talk about leaving a home that’s weighing you down and why no one can make you happy. Watch all 2 hours of episode 395 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do you let go...
05.29.2023
394 | Simplify Everything
The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How detrimental to the planet is our use...
05.22.2023
393 | Psychological Clutter
The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about psychological clutter, the anatomy of hope, and more. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 393 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are your views regarding hope?...
05.15.2023
392 | The Flinch
The Minimalists speak with author Julien Smith about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 392 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this...
05.08.2023
391 | Wanting to Let Go
The Minimalists talk about abandoning impulse to get what you want. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 391 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of my pet accouterments? (01:51) Are there...

What's The Minimalists Podcast about?

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The Minimalists Podcast episodes:

440 | Memory Clutter

439 | Restraint

438 | Streamlined

437 | Graduation Day

436 | Simplifying for Newbies

435 | Do Fewer Things

434 | Breaking Cycles

433 | Shoes

432 | Throw Everything Away

431 | Minimizing Narcissism

430 | No Junk Rule

429 | Filling Empty Rooms

428 | Invisible Clutter

427 | Declutter Your Emotions

426 | Breaking Free from Broke

425 | Behind What We Buy

424 | One Day or Day One

423 | Letting Go of Seasonal Decorations

422 | The Comfort Crisis

421 | Eco-Friendly Products

420 | Possession Reduction

419 | Unhappy Billionaires

418 | Mind Shift

417 | Useless Things

416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing

415 | Freebies

414 | Emotional Baggage

413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering

412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life

411 | House Full of Junk

410 | Declutter Slowly

409 | A Controversial Episode

408 | Minimize Fat

407 | The Scarcity Problem

406 | Travel Light

405 | Buy Nothing

404 | Souvenir Clutter

403 | Selling Unwanted Clothes

402 | Social Media Clutter

401 | Bulk Purchases

400 | Necessary Endings

399 | Hobby Clutter

398 | Decluttering the Gut

397 | Renewed Minimalism

396 | The False Self

395 | The Pain of Clinging

394 | Simplify Everything

393 | Psychological Clutter

392 | The Flinch

391 | Wanting to Let Go

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