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Maximal Ep. 353 | Quitting Minimalism
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by comedian Jamie Kilstein to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more.Discussed in this episode:What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism? (01:44)Why do we often blame our problems on everything but...
Maximal Ep. 353 | Quitting Minimalism (Video)
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by comedian Jamie Kilstein to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more.Discussed in this episode:What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism? (01:48)Why do we often blame our problems on everything but...
Minimalist Home Tour #3
Title: Towers of BabelDescription: JFM's bookshelves.We'll discuss on episode 354.
Maximal Ep. 352 | The Expectations
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by musician Matt Nathanson to talk about the problem with expectations and assumptions.Discussed in this episode:Segment: More About Less (01:27)How is Matt’s new album different from his previous albums? (01:40)Song: “German Cars” (05:50)Song: “...
Maximal Ep. 352 | The Expectations (Video)
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by musician Matt Nathanson to talk about the problem with expectations and assumptions.Discussed in this episode:Segment: More About Less (01:25)How is Matt’s new album different from his previous albums? (01:35)Song: “German Cars” (05:48)Song: “...
Minimalist Home Tour #2
Title: Useful JunkDescription: JFM's "junk" drawer.We'll discuss on episode 353.
Maximal Ep. 351 | Funeral for Things
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by their new cohost, T.K. Coleman, to talk about dead things, dead relationships, and much more.Discussed in this episode:Why did T.K. Coleman join The Minimalists Podcast as the new cohost? (01:50)How can disagreement contribute positively to relationsh...
Maximal Ep. 351 | Funeral for Things (Video)
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by their new cohost, T.K. Coleman, to talk about dead things, dead relationships, and much more.Discussed in this episode:Why did T.K. Coleman join The Minimalists Podcast as the new cohost? (01:50)How can disagreement contribute positively to relationsh...
Minimalist Home Tour #1
Title: Punk RockerDescription: JFM's new (unfinished) living room.We'll discuss on episode 351.
"Consumer Mausoleums"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz about the slew of spaces we hide the “dead” things we no longer find valuable, and they answer the following questions:Why does Dr. Raz not recommend her clients prioritize selling unwanted items? (03:05)What is Jo...
Watch: "Consumer Mausoleums"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz about the slew of spaces we hide the “dead” things we no longer find valuable, and they answer the following questions:Why does Dr. Raz not recommend her clients prioritize selling unwanted items? (03:05)What is Jo...
"How to Be Satisfied"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about why wanting less leads to satisfaction, and they answer the following questions:Why is success rarely satisfying? (05:10)What is the difference between satisfaction and fulfillment? (10:15)How can homeostasis contribute to addiction? (17:21)What is the p...
Watch: "How to Be Satisfied"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about why wanting less leads to satisfaction, and they answer the following questions:Why is success rarely satisfying? (05:10)What is the difference between satisfaction and fulfillment? (10:15)How can homeostasis contribute to addiction? (17:21)What is the p...
"Getting Unstuck"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about emotional agility, getting unstuck, and embracing change with psychologist Dr. Susan David, and they answer the following questions:What are the four essential movements to gain emotional agility? (01:34)What is the danger of holding on to emotions? (02:...
Watch: "Getting Unstuck"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about emotional agility, getting unstuck, and embracing change with psychologist Dr. Susan David, and they answer the following questions:What are the four essential movements to gain emotional agility? (01:34)What is the danger of holding on to emotions? (02:...
"Minimalist Architecture"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the history and principles of minimalist architecture, and they answer the following questions:What defines minimalist architecture? (01:30)How can minimalist architecture influence more intentional living? (01:40)What are eight key elements of minimalist d...
Watch: "Minimalist Architecture"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the history and principles of minimalist architecture, and they answer the following questions:What defines minimalist architecture? (01:30)How can minimalist architecture influence more intentional living? (01:40)What are eight key elements of minimalist d...
"How to Be More Creative"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists speak with writer Jeff Goins about developing our creativity, and they answer the following questions:How do we make room in our life for meaningful pursuits? (01:55)How do I determine which creative pursuit is appropriate for me? (05:57)Can creatives be stubborn s...
Watch: "How to Be More Creative"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists speak with writer Jeff Goins about developing our creativity, and they answer the following questions:How do we make room in our life for meaningful pursuits? (01:55)How do I determine which creative pursuit is appropriate for me? (05:57)Can creatives be stubborn s...
"Buying Most Things Locally"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about buying most things locally, fifteen minimalist items that add value to their lives, moving out of Los Angeles, and what’s next for Podcast Shawn, and they answer the following questions:How do we thrive amid chaos? (00:00)What is an appropriate level o...
Watch: "Buying Most Things Locally"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about buying most things locally, fifteen minimalist items that add value to their lives, moving out of Los Angeles, and what’s next for Podcast Shawn, and they answer the following questions:How do we thrive amid chaos? (00:00)What is an appropriate level o...
"Some Tough Conversations"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss proven tactics for tackling tough conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards, and they answer the following questions:How does awkwardness affect you? (00:18)How do you deal with imposter syndrome? (02:37)How do you overcome shame? (04:31)How do we use gestures...
Watch: "Some Tough Conversations"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss proven tactics for tackling tough conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards, and they answer the following questions:How does awkwardness affect you? (00:18)How do you deal with imposter syndrome? (02:37)How do you overcome shame? (04:31)How do we use gestures...
"7 Brands We Trust for Home Furnishings"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss their most trusted brands for home furnishings and household goods, as well as listeners’ concerns about overhyped, lackluster purchases, and they answer the following questions:What is a “Zoomtown”? (02:10)Why do people often believe that minimalism ...
Watch: "7 Brands We Trust for Home Furnishings"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss their most trusted brands for home furnishings and household goods, as well as listeners’ concerns about overhyped, lackluster purchases, and they answer the following questions:What is a “Zoomtown”? (02:10)Why do people often believe that minimalism ...
"Political Clutter"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with T.K. Coleman about the roots of the current divisions in our society, as well as possible remedies, and they answer the following questions:What was Ryan’s grandmother’s recent concern about him? (00:33)Who is on T.K.’s “Mount Rushmore of Mikes”...
Watch: "Political Clutter"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with T.K. Coleman about the roots of the current divisions in our society, as well as possible remedies, and they answer the following questions:What was Ryan’s grandmother’s recent concern about him? (00:26)Who is on T.K.’s “Mount Rushmore of Mikes”...
The Shawns
OMG! It's already June? This month, our good friend and long-time producer Podcast Shawn (pictured above) is moving out of California. If you're interested in the details (why? where?), watch the end of yesterday's livestream.Don't worry. While he won't be in-studio to record the...
"Letting Go Season"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the costs beyond price tags, breaking bonds with sentimental items, their favorite tour moments, and a season for letting go, and they answer the following questions:What are the price tags of validation? (02:17)What are “hidden costs”? (04:26)What is ...
Watch: "Letting Go Season"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the costs beyond price tags, breaking bonds with sentimental items, their favorite tour moments, and a season for letting go, and they answer the following questions:What are the price tags of validation? (02:15)What are “hidden costs”? (04:26)What is ...
