Joshua & Ryan visit Cleveland, and they answer the following questions: What advice do you have for minimalists who have loved ones that prefer to receive physical gifts? What is the best way to explain to a potential partner that you’re a mini

Shopping

1 Jul 4th, 2017 1h 37m

Joshua & Ryan talk about shopping, and they answer the following questions: Do you ever splurge on anything? How do I justify purchasing something new to replace something that is still functional, but has lost its luster? How do I quell my fee

Balance

Jul 18th, 2017 1h 10m

Joshua & Ryan visit Cincinnati, and they answer the following questions: What questions have your audience members posed that have made you reevaluate your values and beliefs? What questions did you ask yourself when you were younger to help yo

Nihilism

Jan 18th, 2022 56m 23s

The Minimalists are joined by philosopher Peter Rollins to discuss nihilism, despair, anger, and depression, and they answer the following questions: How are nihilism and minimalism related? (02:57) Is Fight Club’s Tyler Durden an example of ni

Respond

Jul 25th, 2017 1h 15m

Joshua & Ryan visit Columbus, and they answer the following questions: How do you respond to people who resign themselves to situations by saying, “That’s just the way it is”? How do you manage to continue to grow and to cultivate open minds an

Rich

1 Jul 11th, 2017 1h 18m

Joshua & Ryan speak with Rich Roll live on the Less Is Now tour, and they answer the following questions: What questions did you ask yourselves, and what resources did you consult, to determine your five foundational values? What has helped you

Favorite Things

1 Apr 30th, 2019 35m 55s

Joshua & Ryan talk about their favorite things, why they add value to their lives, why they may not add value to your life, and they answer the following questions: How much is too much in a collection? (14:54) How do I part with favorite items

Toronto

1 Sep 12th, 2017 46m 34s

Joshua & Ryan visit Toronto, and they answer the following questions: What ultimately made you decide to quit your jobs? What should I do if I have conflicting values? What tips do you have for traveling light? Can social media truly add value

L.A.

1 Jul 5th, 2016 1h 7m

Joshua & Ryan answer questions in front of a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles, including: Why do you feel as satisfied purging items as you do collecting items? How do you live as a minimalist in areas with a high cost of living? What are the thre

Declutter

Jan 3rd, 2016 2h 17m

Joshua & Ryan discuss best practices for decluttering, and they attempt to answer the following questions: What is one thing you always thought you wanted, but then, once you got it, you no longer wanted it? How do you gradually declutter your

Memory Clutter

1 day ago 31m 10s

The Minimalists discuss letting go of memories, creating an uncluttered home, three new series from The Minimalists, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of memories? (3:51) How can I curate a beautiful, uncluttered home? (17:52

Restraint

9 days ago 49m 17s

The Minimalists talk about the benefits of restraint, the struggles of consumerism for new minimalists, the difficulties of letting go of social media, and more. Discussed in this episode: How do I declutter my online-shopping addiction? (1:56)

Streamlined

16 days ago 40m 12s

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, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I get my husband to let go

Graduation Day

23 days ago 1h 2m

The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, and how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go. Discussed in this episode: How can I detach fr

Simplifying for Newbies

30 days ago 28m 15s

The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies and staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult. Discussed in this episode: How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:25) How can I keep going on my declutteri

Do Fewer Things

Mar 18th, 2024 57m 52s

The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity and letting go of social media. Watch all 2 hours of episode 435 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are the three principles

Breaking Cycles

Mar 11th, 2024 41m 16s

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about breaking cycles and healing relationships. Watch all 2 hours of episode 434 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can I let go of the idea of what I thought a relat

Shoes

Mar 4th, 2024 36m 26s

The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, how to let go of shoes, and taking breaks from technology. Watch all 2 hours of episode 433 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How can we stop ca

Throw Everything Away

Feb 26th, 2024 34m 36s

The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation and the hypocrisy of minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 432 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Should I throw away everything after my b

Minimizing Narcissism

Feb 19th, 2024 48m 40s

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term “narcissist” is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; and how to walk away. Watch all 2 hours of epi

No Junk Rule

Feb 12th, 2024 51m 49s

The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, and letting go of embarrassment. Watch all 2 hours of episode 430 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: What are The Minimalist’s kitche

Filling Empty Rooms

Feb 5th, 2024 51m 55s

The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, and why people desire fancy things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 429 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in thi

Invisible Clutter

Jan 29th, 2024 1h 17m

The Minimalists speak with Ryan Blaser, founder of TestMyHome.com, about the best tests to uncover in-home toxins, including mold, EMFs, WiFi, Bluetooth, blue light, chemicals in water, and other invisible clutter in our homes. Watch all 3 hour

Declutter Your Emotions

Jan 22nd, 2024 48m 59s

The Minimalists talk about emotional clutter, the dangers of being a “helper,” and whether hoarding is a form of procrastination. Watch all 2 hours of episode 427 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: Did I accidentally

426 | Breaking Free from Broke

Jan 15th, 2024 57m 13s

The Minimalists speak with author George Kamel about letting go of past financial mistakes, frugality vs. minimalism, and how much money The Minimalists have. Watch all 2 hours of episode 426 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in thi