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Maximal Ep. 383 | Heartbreak
The Minimalists talk with Dr. Cortney Warren about heartbreak, letting go of your ex, managing expectations and guilt after divorce, the difference between clinging and sentimentality, how to express empathy for your partner, starting new relationships, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do we b...
Maximal Ep. 383 | Heartbreak (Video)
The Minimalists talk with Dr. Cortney Warren about heartbreak, letting go of your ex, managing expectations and guilt after divorce, the difference between clinging and sentimentality, how to express empathy for your partner, starting new relationships, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do we b...
Minimalist Home Tour #29
Title: Clutter Know MooreDescription: Our filmmaker Jordan Know Moore's clutter-free (and personality-infused) home office.We'll discuss on episode 383.
Maximal Ep. 382 | Three Kinds of Fear
The Minimalists talk with author and podcaster Lewis Howes about the greatness mindset, the fear of success, self-doubt, how to let go of one’s fantasy self, the trap of debt, overcoming fear of the future, breaking free from procrastination, letting go of self-judgment and the fear of being judge...
Maximal Ep. 382 | Three Kinds of Fear (Video)
The Minimalists talk with author and podcaster Lewis Howes about the greatness mindset, the fear of success, self-doubt, how to let go of one’s fantasy self, the trap of debt, overcoming fear of the future, breaking free from procrastination, letting go of self-judgment and the fear of being judge...
Minimalist Home Tour #28
Title: The Work of a SpartanDescription: The Spartan workspace in JFM's converted garage.We'll discuss on episode 382.
Maximal Ep. 381 | Perfectionism
The Minimalists talk with author and psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler about perfectionism, letting go of the “perfect” self, perfectionism at work, procrastination, finding balance between hobbies, overcoming resistance, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do I overcome my perfection...
Maximal Ep. 381 | Perfectionism (Video)
The Minimalists talk with author and psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler about perfectionism, letting go of the “perfect” self, perfectionism at work, procrastination, finding balance between hobbies, overcoming resistance, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do I overcome my perfection...
Minimalist Home Tours from Patrons
Patrons,Every Friday on Patreon, we publish a Minimalist Home Tour for subscribers of the video version of The Minimalists Private Podcast, which we then discuss on the next episode.Over the last six months, we've shared more than 30 photo tours of Joshua's, Ryan's, and T.K.'s homes....
Maximal Ep. 380 | Career Clutter
The Minimalists talk about reducing career clutter, responding to pushy family members, “self-quantification,” worry and anxiety disorders, why people keep acquiring despite feeling miserable, whether minimalism is a mental illness, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do I determine the most ...
Maximal Ep. 380 | Career Clutter (Video)
The Minimalists talk about reducing career clutter, responding to pushy family members, “self-quantification,” worry and anxiety disorders, why people keep acquiring despite feeling miserable, whether minimalism is a mental illness, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do I determine the most ...
Minimalist Home Tour #27
Title: She Shed / The Merchant of Repose (Bonus)Description: Bex's backyard "she shed" for storing bikes, camping gear, and yard supplies, flanked by several new trees—apricot, orange, olive. Bonus photo: Ella lounging on the back patio, using Play-Doh as an eye mask to shield the sun....
Maximal Ep. 379 | Unhealthy Family Relationships
The Minimalists speak with therapist and relationship expert Nedra Tewwab about letting go of expectations for family members, setting boundaries with family and with people who thrive on drama, the difference between helping and loving, navigating difficult family discussions, and more!Discussed in...
Maximal Ep. 379 | Unhealthy Family Relationships (Video)
The Minimalists speak with therapist and relationship expert Nedra Tewwab about letting go of expectations for family members, setting boundaries with family and with people who thrive on drama, the difference between helping and loving, navigating difficult family discussions, and more!Discussed in...
Minimalist Home Tour #26
Title: The BookkeeperDescription: Ten photos that capture every book Joshua and his family own and how they are displayed through their home (zoom in on individual photos if you'd like to see the full "list").We'll discuss on episode 379.
Maximal Ep. 378 | Difficulty Letting Go
The Minimalists talk about letting go of your home, cultivating a passion with ADHD, choosing furniture when you’re constantly moving, wanting nice things, minimizing career books, holding on versus letting go, and more!Discussed in this episode:What are your perspectives regarding schooling? (02:...
Maximal Ep. 378 | Difficulty Letting Go (Video)
The Minimalists talk about letting go of your home, cultivating a passion with ADHD, choosing furniture when you’re constantly moving, wanting nice things, minimizing career books, holding on versus letting go, and more!Discussed in this episode:What are your perspectives regarding schooling? (02:...
Minimalist Home Tour #25
Title: The PortalDescription: JFM shocks the world by purchasing his first TV in 12 years; shown here displaying digital art.We'll discuss on episode 378.
Maximal Ep. 377 | Disrespectful Family
The Minimalists speak with therapist and author Lori Gottlieb about living with family members who don’t respect boundaries, processing grief, embarrassment about trauma, whether we should minimize hope, task avoidance, how to get out of your own way, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do we c...
Maximal Ep. 377 | Disrespectful Family (Video)
The Minimalists speak with therapist and author Lori Gottlieb about living with family members who don’t respect boundaries, processing grief, embarrassment about trauma, whether we should minimize hope, task avoidance, how to get out of your own way, and more!Discussed in this episode:How do we c...
Minimalist Home Tour #24 (Detour)
Title: Now in OjaiDescription: We take a detour away from the house this week to remind ourselves that what's near a home—community, nature, access to necessities—is often as important as the home itself. This photo, taken by Danny Unknown, shows off JFM's and Bex's favorite street s...
Maximal Ep. 376 | Cluttercore
The Minimalists talk to a caller about decluttering her basement, a new design trend called “cluttercore,” coping with the clutter of others, helping family members declutter, whether clutter can ever be valuable, how to let go of worry about damaging new clothes, when items become clutter, and ...
Maximal Ep. 376 | Cluttercore (Video)
The Minimalists talk to a caller about decluttering her basement, a new design trend called “cluttercore,” coping with the clutter of others, helping family members declutter, whether clutter can ever be valuable, how to let go of worry about damaging new clothes, when items become clutter, and ...
Minimalist Home Tour #23
Title: The ObjectificationDescription: An assortment of beautiful, intentional objects inside JFM's entryway.We'll discuss on episode 376.
Maximal Ep. 375 | Clinging to Books
The Minimalists talk about why people cling to books they’ll never read, advice for aspiring writers, how to be a good reader, “must-read” minimalism books, building a writing habit, and more!Discussed in this episode:What are your views regarding the different popular writing practices? (05:5...
Maximal Ep. 375 | Clinging to Books (Video)
The Minimalists talk about why people cling to books they’ll never read, advice for aspiring writers, how to be a good reader, “must-read” minimalism books, building a writing habit, and more!Discussed in this episode:What are your views regarding the different popular writing practices? (05:5...
The Return of Sunday Symposium
After all four shows sold out in 2022, Sunday Symposium is back for 2023! Join Joshua, Ryan, and T.K. on March 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, for the first Sunday Symposium of the year.There are only 200 seats, so we wanted our lovely patrons to have the first opportunity to get tickets before they becom...
Minimalist Home Tour #22
Title: The Book DietDescription: JFM's limited book collection inside his home office.We'll discuss on episode 375.
Maximal Ep. 374 | Boxes of Stuff
The Minimalists talk about holding on to boxes of stuff from childhood, why decluttering is boring, collecting toys as an adult, letting go while living in a “hoarder’s paradise,” mental weakness, preserving sentimental items, lying, and much more!Discussed in this episode:How do we find the s...
Maximal Ep. 374 | Boxes of Stuff (Video)
The Minimalists talk about holding on to boxes of stuff from childhood, why decluttering is boring, collecting toys as an adult, letting go while living in a “hoarder’s paradise,” mental weakness, preserving sentimental items, lying, and much more!Discussed in this episode:How do we find the s...




















