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Maximal Ep. 437 | Graduation Day

The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go, the right amount of financial support to give to an adult child, what to do if you were forced into minimalism during a tragedy, how to use minimalism if you have a terminal illness, and much more. Plu...

Maximal Ep. 437 | Graduation Day (Video)

The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go, the right amount of financial support to give to an adult child, what to do if you were forced into minimalism during a tragedy, how to use minimalism if you have a terminal illness, and much more. Plu...

Minimalist Home Tour #72

Title: A Breeze to Clean

Description: Patron April says, "Having always lived in smaller homes, our first inclination when we moved in was to fill our new large living room with bookshelves or other things just to take up space—especially the open area behind the couch—and I’m so glad we didn’t! We have a rambunctious little boy in the house, and ...

Joyous New Chapter + 3 New Series

Hello Simpletons!

The last few years have been a whirlwind of joyful times for The Minimalists and our stalwart audience. Since the turn of the decade, we released our second Netflix film, published a New York Times bestseller, got nominated for an Emmy, added T.K. and Malabama to our podcast, and reached more than half a billion people with our tales of simple living.

And ...

Maximal Ep. 436 | Simplifying for Newbies

The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies, staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult, walking away from failed relationships, what the simple life looks like in different cultures, and what gifts Joshua and T.K. enjoy purchasing for other people. Then, musician Griffin House joins the show to talk about minimizing musical instruments and his desire to let go of ...

Maximal Ep. 436 | Simplifying for Newbies (Video)

The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies, staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult, walking away from failed relationships, what the simple life looks like in different cultures, and what gifts Joshua and T.K. enjoy purchasing for other people. Then, musician Griffin House joins the show to talk about minimizing musical instruments and his desire to let go of ...

Maximal Ep. 435 | Do Fewer Things

The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity, letting go of social media, determining one’s foundational values, minimizing idea clutter, when the need for control becomes unhealthy, the balance between contentment and striving, setting fulfilling goals, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

What are the three principles of slow produc...

Maximal Ep. 435 | Do Fewer Things (Video)

The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity, letting go of social media, determining one’s foundational values, minimizing idea clutter, when the need for control becomes unhealthy, the balance between contentment and striving, setting fulfilling goals, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

What are the three principles of slow produc...

Minimalist Home Tour #71

Title: A Studio Transformation

Description: Patron Summer says, "My boyfriend’s brother took over his garage space for years with all the things he never used. Then, after thousands of dollars per month to pay for my clothing studio at a different location, we decided to get smart. We put a couple of windows and a door entrance in and made it the STUDIA...

Maximal Ep. 434 | Breaking Cycles

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about letting go of the idea of what we thought a relationship would be, how to cease self-loathing, helping a parent in an abusive relationship, dealing with conflict in relationships, finding balance when partners have different lifestyles and preferences, breaking the cycle of trauma, how to feel like you’re enough, “healthy” anger, and more...

Maximal Ep. 434 | Breaking Cycles (Video)

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about letting go of the idea of what we thought a relationship would be, how to cease self-loathing, helping a parent in an abusive relationship, dealing with conflict in relationships, finding balance when partners have different lifestyles and preferences, breaking the cycle of trauma, how to feel like you’re enough, “healthy” anger, and more...

Maximal Ep. 433 | Shoes

The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, managing digital clutter, deciding between two fantastic opportunities, fundraising without buying and selling, how to let go of shoes, why advice is never one-size-fits-all, taking breaks from technology, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

How can we stop caring what society wants us to do? (01:36)

How c...

Maximal Ep. 433 | Shoes (Video)

The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, managing digital clutter, deciding between two fantastic opportunities, fundraising without buying and selling, how to let go of shoes, why advice is never one-size-fits-all, taking breaks from technology, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

How can we stop caring what society wants us to do? (01:36)

How c...

Minimalist Home Tour #70

Title: A Vibrant Vibe

Description: Patron Sasha's artful apartment reflects the life she wants to live.

We'll discuss on episode 433.

You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'...

FAMZ | March 1, 2024

Mark your calendar! Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, March 1, 2024, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).

While we prefer you join us live so that you can participate in the conversation, we record each FAMZ session and make it available for subscribers who can’t watch live. 2024-02-29 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Maximal Ep. 432 | Throw Everything Away

The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation, the trouble with continuing education, whether there’s ever a place for digital piracy, euthanasia, the hypocrisy of minimalism, the importance of rest, the difference between poverty and brokeness, minimizing relationships, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

Should I throw away everything after my bed bug...

Maximal Ep. 432 | Throw Everything Away (Video)

The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation, the trouble with continuing education, whether there’s ever a place for digital piracy, euthanasia, the hypocrisy of minimalism, the importance of rest, the difference between poverty and brokeness, minimizing relationships, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

Should I throw away everything after my bed bug...

Minimalist Home Tour #69

Title: The Drop-off Zone

Description: Patron Yvonne's beautiful and practical foyer.

We'll discuss on episode 432.

You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favo...

Maximal Ep. 431 | Minimizing Narcissism

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; how to walk away; how to work with a narcissistic co-parent and narcissistic grandparents; when self-care becomes narcissistic; the narcissism of small differences; the Dark Triad; whether narcis...

Maximal Ep. 431 | Minimizing Narcissism (Video)

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; how to walk away; how to work with a narcissistic co-parent and narcissistic grandparents; when self-care becomes narcissistic; the narcissism of small differences; the Dark Triad; whether narcis...

Minimalist Home Tour #68

Title: An Artistic Escape

Description: Patron Abbey's workspace packs away when not in use.

We'll discuss on episode 431.

You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature o...

Emotional Clutter (Audiobook)

Minimalism isn’t scarcity; it’s abundance healthfully expressed. In his first book, Emotional Clutter, T.K. Coleman teaches us how to address the feelings that hide beneath the physical clutter, the emotional clutter that gets in the way of living more with less.

Listen to the first hour of this audiobook on 2024-02-14 15:59:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Maximal Ep. 430 | No Junk Rule (Video)

The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, what to do if your child is a hoarder, journaling, idea clutter, how to ask for help, letting go of embarrassment, whether it’s okay to spend money as a minimalist, whether they’d still record the podcast if the world was ending, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalist’s...

Maximal Ep. 430 | No Junk Rule

The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, what to do if your child is a hoarder, journaling, idea clutter, how to ask for help, letting go of embarrassment, whether it’s okay to spend money as a minimalist, whether they’d still record the podcast if the world was ending, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

What are The Minimalist’s...

Questions About Healing Your Relationships

The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera, will soon return to The Minimalists Private Podcast to discuss: Breaking Chaotic Relationship Cycles, Finding Relationship Peace, and HEALING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS.

Do you have a question for this episode?

You can post your questions in the comments, or for the best chance of getting your question on the show, please email a voice memo to...

Maximal Ep. 429 | Filling Empty Rooms

The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, why we desire fancy things, how artists can still be minimalists, why some people are uncomfortable with minimalism, recovering from bankruptcy and the shame that comes with it, letting go of bad memories, releasing the emotions tied to things, and much more.

Discusse...

Maximal Ep. 429 | Filling Empty Rooms (Video)

The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, why we desire fancy things, how artists can still be minimalists, why some people are uncomfortable with minimalism, recovering from bankruptcy and the shame that comes with it, letting go of bad memories, releasing the emotions tied to things, and much more.

Discusse...

Minimalist Home Tour #67

Title: A Tiny Cabin in the Woods

Description: Patron James's tiny house living room, kitchen, and foyer, all in one.

We'll discuss on episode 429.

You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists...

FAMZ | February 2, 2024

Mark your calendar! Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, February 2, 2024, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).

While we prefer you join us live so that you can participate in the conversation, we record each FAMZ session and make it available for subscribers who can’t watch live....

Maximal Ep. 428 | Invisible Clutter

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—as well as harmful household products (deodorant, makeup, perfumes, scented air fresheners, cleaning products), toxic cell tower radiation, the downsides of working thi...