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 ev...
2022-08-15 11:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ev...
2022-08-15 11:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Towers of Babel
Description: JFM's bookshelves.
We'll discuss on episode 354.
2022-08-12 13:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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” (...
2022-08-08 11:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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” (0...
2022-08-08 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Useful Junk
Description: JFM's "junk" drawer.
We'll discuss on episode 353.
2022-08-05 14:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 contri...
2022-08-01 12:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 contri...
2022-08-01 12:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Punk Rocker
Description: JFM's new (unfinished) living room.
We'll discuss on episode 351.
2022-07-29 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2022-07-28 12:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2022-07-28 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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 problem with goals? (27:54)
How can constant co...
2022-07-21 12:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 problem with goals? (27:54)
How can constant co...
2022-07-21 12:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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? (0...
2022-07-14 12:05:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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? (0...
2022-07-14 12:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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 design? (08:10)
Was Frank Lloyd Wright a minimalist ar...
2022-07-07 12:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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 design? (08:10)
Was Frank Lloyd Wright a minimalist ar...
2022-07-07 12:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 stub...
2022-06-30 12:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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 stub...
2022-06-30 12:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2022-06-23 12:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2022-06-23 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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)
H...
2022-06-16 12:05:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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)
H...
2022-06-16 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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 won’t work for the poor? (03:58)
How has OCD benefitted yo...
2022-06-09 12:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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 won’t work for the poor? (03:58)
How has OCD benefitted yo...
2022-06-09 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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”? (0...
2022-06-02 12:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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”? (0...
2022-06-02 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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 2022-06-01 13:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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 “letting go season”? (45:33)
What is “10 minutes...
2022-05-26 12:05:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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 “letting go season”? (44:29)
What is “10 minutes...
2022-05-26 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post