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Maximal Ep. 446 | Spiritual Clutter
The Minimalists discuss the clutter that is often caused by spirituality, religion, and different ideologies. Ryan Nicodemus also joins the private podcast to talk about the religious clutter from his childhood.Discussed in this episode:Should I declutter some of my accessories that might be clutter...
Minimalist Home Tour #81
Title: Meditative Movie TheaterDescription: Patron Paul says, "We designed our basement as a game room for our three children. Over the years, we've had a pool table, foosball table, video game consoles, workout equipment,a largersectional, and a ton of my DeLorean memorabilia. We are happy ...
Minimalist Walking Meditation
In this Patreon-exclusive audio journey, Malabama walks listeners through her calming 21-minute walking meditation.
FAMZ | June 7, 2024
Mark your calendar! Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today at 3 PM ET (watch the recording). Today's FAMZ will feature special guest Colin Wright (the man who introduced us to minimalism 15 years ago).While we prefer you join us live so that you can partici...
Maximal Ep. 445 | Gratitude Clutter
The Minimalists talk about the fear of being too grateful, imposter syndrome, the problem with the pursuit of happiness, turning burdens into blessings, when over-planning causes clutter, balancing the future with the present, the true cost of clinging, letting go of sentimental items, and much more...
Minimalist Home Tour #80
Title: The Soundtrack of the OutdoorsDescription: Patron Lauri says, "This porch is the happiest room of our apartment. I chose the rocker to celebrate my retirement from teaching several years ago. But the star of our porch is the wind chime, whose sweet sounds compose the soundtrack to many pe...
Maximal Ep. 444 | The Algorithm
The Minimalists sit down with the founder of Patreon, Jack Conte, to discuss the death of the follower, earning a living from creative work, why the joy of creating is often ruined by the demands of revenue, post-entertainment society, what it means to follow your passion, and much more.Discussed in...
Minimalist Home Tour #79
Title: Space Between the NotesDescription: Patron Meg says, "As a mother of two boys, I like to keep our world streamlined and simple to open up more possibilities for play and imagination."You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our fa...
Thursday Konversations S1E6 | Shawn Fertch
In this Season One finale of Thursday Konversations, T.K. Coleman speaks with digital minimalist Shawn Fertch.Season 01 / Episode 06
The Minimalists Are Hiring
Exciting announcement! The Minimalists are now hiring one well-paid Studio & Events Internfor our podcast studio in West Hollywood. The role and responsibilities are described below. (Note: We are sharing this news with our patrons before announcing it to the public.)If you're interested in appl...
Bonus Episode | Everything in Los Angeles
Patreon Exclusive. Joshua, Ryan, and T.K. host their fourth stop on the Everything Tour at The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, California, with secret guest Rey Flemings, and they answer the following questions:What important lesson did the NBA teach T.K. as a young child? (00:00)What are the five di...
Thursday Konversations S1E5 | Ryan Burton
In this episode of Thursday Konversations, T.K. Coleman speaks with musician/actor/entertainer Ryan Burton, aka "Rhino."Season 01 / Episode 05
Maximal Ep. 443 | The Presence of Absence
The Minimalists discuss space hoarding, reification, the key to freedom, generosity, the problem with love songs, useful labels and titles, separation anxiety, and more.Discussed in this episode:Is my landlord a space hoarder if they won’t let me use their empty garage for storage? (1:39)What’s ...
Minimalist Home Tour #78
Title: A Clutter-Free SanctuaryDescription: Patron Rachel says, "My bedroom is mysanctuary. We don't have bedside tables as I feel they are only 'clutter drawers' but we do have very small shelves on each side to rest our cup of tea/books at night."You can email a photo of your m...
Thursday Konversations S1E4 | Shawn Mihalik
In this episode of Thursday Konversations, T.K. Coleman speaks with Shawn Mihalik, aka "Professor Shawn."Season 01 / Episode 04
Maximal Ep. 442 | Rental Culture
The Minimalists speak with Lisa Ann about the benefits of renting clothes, homes, cars, books, tools, and more. They also talk about when it’s best to own a thing instead of renting it.Discussed in this episode:What should I do with my wardrobe if my style preferences constantly change? (2:19)What...
Minimalist Home Tour #77
Title: The End of the RainbowDescription: Patron Friederike says, "After moving three months ago, I finally subtracted everything that wasn’t serving me and my daughter in our new space anymore—and this is how it looks today. Cleaning and tidying up is now super quick and easy."You can e...
Thursday Konversations S1E3 | Mallory French
In this episode of Thursday Konversations, T.K. Coleman speaks with Mallory French, aka "Malabama."Season 01 / Episode 03
FAMZ | May 3, 2024
Mark your calendar! Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, May 3, 2024, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).While we prefer you join us live so that you can participate in the conversation, we record eachFAMZsession and make it available for subscribers who can...
Maximal Ep. 441 | Simplify Simplify Simplify
The Minimalists talk about life after simplifying, decluttering slowly over time, processing loss after letting go, false identities, the joy of avoiding shopping, the origins of guilt, the disease of success, purchasing acceptance, and much more.Discussed in this episode:Should I get rid of everyth...
Minimalist Home Tour #76
Title: Form and FunctionDescription: Patron Christina says, "My fiancé and I have worked very hard to fix up our littlehome. Our house was built in 1950 and was originally for Air Force housing.We've incorporated functional art, including a framed TV."You can email a photo of your minim...
Thursday Konversations S1E2 | Gerald Coleman
In this episode of Thursday Konversations, T.K. Coleman speaks with his brother, Gerald.Season 01 / Episode 02
Maximal Ep. 440 | Memory Clutter
The Minimalists discuss letting go of memories, creating an uncluttered home, three new series from The Minimalists, ways to minimize material possessions without creating more waste, replacing reusable goods with non-toxic options, when organizing gets in the way of decluttering, letting go of peop...
Minimalist Home Tour #75
Title: Old Fashioned SimplicityDescription: Patron Brittany says, "I love a warm, simple look with a penchant for vintage finds. Our home was built in 1898, has 10-foot ceilings, and lots of character. Our cabinet holds our records, linen napkins, (minimal) liquor, and candles. Other than that, ...
Thursday Konversations S1E1 | Michelle Coleman
In this inaugural episode of Thursday Konversations, T.K. Coleman speaks with his wife, Michelle. Season 01 / Episode 01
Maximal Ep. 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, disorders caused by clinging to certain identities, insecurities manufactured by corporations, why opinions don’t need to be expressed, and much m...
Minimalist Home Tour #74
Title: A Peaceful Point of ConnectionDescription: Patron Keaton says, "Our simple and cozy living room encourages peace, presence and connection."You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites in future Patreon posts.
Maximal Ep. 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, weaning off a clothing addiction, letting go of one’s obsession with food waste, the problem with most advice, applying mi...
Minimalist Home Tour #73
Title: A Canvas in the WoodsDescription: Patron Sarah says, "Amidst the challenges of my divorce, I transitioned from my skoolie to an off-grid cabin, a blank canvas beckoning transformation. This space became a meaningful home for my two children, ages 3 and 5, and me. Instead of seeing divorce...
FAMZ | April 5, 2024
Mark your calendar! Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, April 5, 2024, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).While we prefer you join us live so that you can participate in the conversation, we record each FAMZ session and make it available for subscribers who c...
