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Minimalist Tips
Each week on The Minimalists Podcast, we feature a voicemail that highlights a personal minimalist insight from one of our listeners.We're looking for more!Do you have a tip about decluttering, consumerism, purchases, relationships, work-life balance, emotional clutter, anxiety, digital clutter,...
Maximal Ep. 420 | Possession Reduction
The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta about bringing meaning to our everyday lives, getting back on track with minimalism, just-in-case versus just-for-when baby items, multipurpose things, midlife crises, the “holiday shopping season,” hobby clutter, smartphones, and much more!Discussed in thi...
Maximal Ep. 420 | Possession Reduction (Video)
The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta about bringing meaning to our everyday lives, getting back on track with minimalism, just-in-case versus just-for-when baby items, multipurpose things, midlife crises, the “holiday shopping season,” hobby clutter, smartphones, and much more!Discussed in thi...
Minimalist Home Tour #59
Title: Simplicity at SeaDescription: Patron Victoria's weekend home floats our boat.We'll discuss on episode 420.You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
Maximal Ep. 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, why people care so much about the size of their homes, minimalist wedding planning, whether “truly wealthy” people really care about luxury goods, p...
Maximal Ep. 419 | Unhappy Billionaires (Video)
The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, why people care so much about the size of their homes, minimalist wedding planning, whether “truly wealthy” people really care about luxury goods, p...
VIP Open for 72 Hours
Patrons,Many of you have asked to join our closed VIP group, so we are opening the VIP level on Patreon for 72 hours. This group is still capped at 200 people (there are 30 spots available right now).Please note: We don't want you to feel any pressure to upgrade. We're simply opening this ti...
Maximal Ep. 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, overcoming the fear of failure, embracing minimalism as an immigrant, why we spend so much time trying to be accepted by others, why we occasionally d...
Maximal Ep. 418 | Mind Shift (Video)
The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, overcoming the fear of failure, embracing minimalism as an immigrant, why we spend so much time trying to be accepted by others, why we occasionally d...
Minimalist Home Tour #58
Title: A Clutter-Free FamilyDescription: Patron Billy's living room is clutter-free even with a ten-month-old.We'll discuss on episode 418.You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
Maximal Ep. 417 | Useless Things
The Minimalists talk about what makes a thing useless, why it’s not your responsibility to manage the expectations of others, letting go of outdated school materials, how to be environmentally friendly, why people pay for storage lockers, and much more. Plus, they speak with Kelly and Juliet Starr...
Maximal Ep. 417 | Useless Things (Video)
The Minimalists talk about what makes a thing useless, why it’s not your responsibility to manage the expectations of others, letting go of outdated school materials, how to be environmentally friendly, why people pay for storage lockers, and much more. Plus, they speak with Kelly and Juliet Starr...
Minimalist Home Tour #57
Title: A Simple StagingDescription: Patron Eleanor's peaceful living room is on the market.We'll discuss on episode 417.You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
FAMZ | November 3, 2023
Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, November 3, 2023, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to interact face-to-face with Joshua, Ryan, and T.K., so bring your questions, comments, and tear-jerker decluttering stori...
Sunday Symposium + New Venue
Let's end the year with a dose of simplicity! Sunday Symposium is back with a new venue in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, but our Patrons get early access before the general public. (Note: since there are only 100 seats, this event will sell out quickly.)Details: This special event wi...
Maximal Ep. 416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing
The Minimalists talk about the effects of minimizing on one’s daily routine, resisting the influence of others, letting go of pacifiers, telling parents we don’t want their stuff, retail therapy and loneliness, the profound benefits of cold exposure, and much more.Discussed in this episode:How d...
Maximal Ep. 416 | Frustrating Downsides of Minimizing (Video)
The Minimalists talk about the effects of minimizing on one’s daily routine, resisting the influence of others, letting go of pacifiers, telling parents we don’t want their stuff, retail therapy and loneliness, the profound benefits of cold exposure, and much more.Discussed in this episode:How d...
Minimalist Home Tour #56
Title: Into the UnknwnDescription: Danny Unknwn's minimalist home—with stellar natural light.We'll discuss on episode 416.You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
30 Books Worth Reading
As a writer, professor, and voracious reader, I encounter countless people who ask me for book recommendations.So last month I began sharing my favorite books on my personal Instagram Stories, one book every day for 30 days—everything from novels, short-story collections, and poetry anthologies to...
Maximal Ep. 415 | Freebies
The Minimalists talk about free stuff, the all-or-nothing mentality, anxiety and employment instability, letting go of excess clothing, the balance between holding on and letting go, educating the next generation, how to opt out of the rat race, and much more.Discussed in this episode:How can I say ...
Maximal Ep. 415 | Freebies (Video)
The Minimalists talk about free stuff, the all-or-nothing mentality, anxiety and employment instability, letting go of excess clothing, the balance between holding on and letting go, educating the next generation, how to opt out of the rat race, and much more.Discussed in this episode:How can I say ...
Minimalist Home Tour #55
Title: Views from the SheetsDescription: The view outside Patron Raechel's bedroom is prettier than a painting.We'll discuss on episode 415.You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
Maximal Ep. 414 | Emotional Baggage
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about letting go of our idealized conceptions of others, defining our own self-worth, organizing emotions, dealing with overwhelm, making peace with painful feelings, getting past the wall of decluttering, and more.Discussed in this episode:How can I let...
Maximal Ep. 414 | Emotional Baggage (Video)
PATRONS: We apologize for the glitchy quality with which this week's video episode was initially published. The above video is now glitch free. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Dr. Nelson. Thank you for your patience and support!The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about letting ...
Minimalist Home Tour #54
Title: From Overwhelm to EleganceDescription: Patron Anita's dining room demonstrates the simplicity of structure.We'll discuss on episode 414.You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
Maximal Ep. 413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering
The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go, minimizing digital music clutter, whether to pay off a car loan early, RV living with children, ransacking luxury-goods stores, using Ziploc bags, the problem with social media, and much more.Discussed in this episode:How can ...
Maximal Ep. 413 | Harm Caused by Decluttering (Video)
The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go, minimizing digital music clutter, whether to pay off a car loan early, RV living with children, ransacking luxury-goods stores, using Ziploc bags, the problem with social media, and much more.Discussed in this episode:How can ...
Minimalist Home Tour #53
Title: A Bungalow in BangalowDescription: Patron Lachlan's calm living space in Bangalow, Australia.We'll discuss on episode 413.You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
FAMZ | October 6, 2023
Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, October 6, 2023, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to interact face-to-face with Joshua, Ryan, and T.K., so bring your questions, comments, and tear-jerker decluttering storie...
Maximal Ep. 412 | Building a Non-Anxious Life (Video)
The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about finding peace in difficult times, dealing with heartbreak, aligning our consumption with our values, choosing to be vulnerable, finding the energy to start letting go, severing relationships that no longer serve us, and more.Discussed in ...
