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"Create Value, Not Content"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the lessons they’ve learned from their years of blogging and podcasting, and they answer the following questions:How do I appropriately rebrand a public-facing endeavor like podcasting without being perceived as inauthen...
Video: "Create Value, Not Content"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the lessons they’ve learned from their years of blogging and podcasting, and they answer the following questions:How do I appropriately rebrand a public-facing endeavor like podcasting without being perceived as inauthen...
"Best Year Ever"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about starting New Year’s resolutions, when it’s appropriate to give up on a resolution, and what actions to take when you’re feeling stuck with author, podcaster, and fitness expert Ben Greenfield, and they answer the ...
Video: "Best Year Ever"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about starting New Year’s resolutions, when it’s appropriate to give up on a resolution, and what actions to take when you’re feeling stuck with author, podcaster, and fitness expert Ben Greenfield, and they answer the ...
12 Favorite Private Podcast Episodes
Whether you're new to The Minimalists Private Podcast, or you just want to dive back into the classics, these are our twelve favorite Maximal episodes. Enjoy!1. "The Pain of Clinging" | The trio discusses letting go of a home that’s weighing you down, fighting impulse, the dangers of t...
"Structural Nonsense"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the internal conflicts many people experience when it comes to community and individualism, reason and spirituality, and religion and atheism with mathematical physicist, economist, and podcaster Eric Weinstein, and they a...
Video: "Structural Nonsense"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the internal conflicts many people experience when it comes to community and individualism, reason and spirituality, and religion and atheism with mathematical physicist, economist, and podcaster Eric Weinstein, and they a...
"Afterclutter"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about organizing, tidying up, and cleaning your home with author and entrepreneur Melissa Maker, and they answer the following questions:How do I minimize the clutter associated with family events I host at my home? (10:48)Ho...
Video: "Afterclutter"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about organizing, tidying up, and cleaning your home with author and entrepreneur Melissa Maker, and they answer the following questions:How do I minimize the clutter associated with family events I host at my home? (10:48)Ho...
"Debt Is Debt"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about student debt, graduating from a university without any debt, and tips for avoiding college debt altogether with author and podcaster Anthony ONeal, and they answer the following questions:Isn’t going to college debt-f...
Video: "Debt Is Debt"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about student debt, graduating from a university without any debt, and tips for avoiding college debt altogether with author and podcaster Anthony ONeal, and they answer the following questions:Isn’t going to college debt-f...
"The Price of Progress"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about consumerism, the successes and failures of modern society, the price of progress, and whether civilization has actually made us less civilized with author and podcaster Dr. Christopher Ryan.LINKSBook: Black Elk SpeaksBo...
Video: "The Price of Progress"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about consumerism, the successes and failures of modern society, the price of progress, and whether civilization has actually made us less civilized with author and podcaster Dr. Christopher Ryan.LINKSBook: Black Elk SpeaksBo...
"An Intentional Life"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the elements of a best life, and they answer the following questions:How do I align my daily life and my social media life? (07:48)How do I determine what constitutes a best life for me? (16:00)How do I ensure I choose a partn...
Video: "An Intentional Life"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss the elements of a best life, and they answer the following questions:How do I align my daily life and my social media life? (07:46)How do I determine what constitutes a best life for me? (15:58)How do I ensure I choose a partn...
Let's Talk About Black Friday
Joshua Fields Millburn discusses the pitfalls of the holiday (shopping) season in this short video.
"Healthy Distractions"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss fear, anxiety, worry, discomfort, and paranoia with singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze, and they answer the following questions:How can I use fear to my advantage? (38:29)How has consumerism built up fear and paranoia in today’s s...
Video: "Healthy Distractions"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss fear, anxiety, worry, discomfort, and paranoia with singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze, and they answer the following questions:How can I use fear to my advantage? (33:46)How has consumerism built up fear and paranoia in today’s s...
"Parameters of Parenting"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about raising kids, the data behind good parenting, and how parents can be more confident in their parenting decisions with professor and author Emily Oster, and they answer the following questions:How do I encourage my children ...
Video: "Parameters of Parenting"
Patreon Exclusive! In this “Maximal” episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about raising kids, the data behind good parenting, and how parents can be more confident in their parenting decisions with professor and author Emily Oster, and they answer the following questions:How do I encourage my children ...
"The Minimalists EXPOSED!"
Patreon Exclusive! Podcast Shawn, Jordan “Know” Moore, and Jessness Williams host a private podcast session for The Minimalists’ Patreon supporters to reveal all of Joshua and Ryan’s dirty little secrets, and they also answer the following questions:How do you use minimalism in your daily li...
Video: "The Minimalists EXPOSED!"
Patreon Exclusive! Podcast Shawn, Jordan “Know” Moore, and Jessness Williams host a private podcast session for The Minimalists’ Patreon supporters to reveal all of Joshua and Ryan’s dirty little secrets, and they also answer the following questions:How do you use minimalism in your daily li...
"Proximity"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss career advice, pursuing your passion, mentors, and the stepping stones to success with author and radio personality Ken Coleman, and they answer the following questions:How do I discover my passion? (33:25)How do I change ...
Video: "Proximity"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss career advice, pursuing your passion, mentors, and the stepping stones to success with author and radio personality Ken Coleman, and they answer the following questions:How do I discover my passion? (33:25)How do I change ...
"Rules for Living with Less"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss how to start simplifying, how to become a minimalist, and some practical tips and rules for decluttering with lifestyle entrepreneur MJ Gordon, and they answer the following questions:When starting out as a minimalist, sho...
Video: "Rules for Living with Less"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss how to start simplifying, how to become a minimalist, and some practical tips and rules for decluttering with lifestyle entrepreneur MJ Gordon, and they answer the following questions:When starting out as a minimalist, sho...
"Junk Connections"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about several modern crises—depression, loneliness, addiction, connection, belonging, and meaning—with author Johann Hari, and they answer the following questions:How does our obsession with material possessions make us m...
Video: "Junk Connections"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about several modern crises—depression, loneliness, addiction, connection, belonging, and meaning—with author Johann Hari, and they answer the following questions:How does our obsession with material possessions make us m...
"Buying with Intention"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about buying new and used material possessions with intention, purchasing products that last a lifetime, and being responsible with time and money when shopping for necessities with author and business owner Tara Button, and ...
Video: "Buying with Intention"
Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about buying new and used material possessions with intention, purchasing products that last a lifetime, and being responsible with time and money when shopping for necessities with author and business owner Tara Button, and ...




















