Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is today, August 4, 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. (if you prefer not to interact, you can turn off your camera and watch silently).
Together we’ll ta...
2023-07-28 15:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about social media overwhelm, balancing self-expression and practicality, letting go of attachment to one’s house, donating military gear, simple living and crime, the fear of starting a new relationship, the burden of inheritance, why luxury goods are a scam, the problem with toxic positivity, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do The Minimalists m...
2023-07-24 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about social media overwhelm, balancing self-expression and practicality, letting go of attachment to one’s house, donating military gear, simple living and crime, the fear of starting a new relationship, the burden of inheritance, why luxury goods are a scam, the problem with toxic positivity, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do The Minimalists m...
2023-07-24 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Devil’s in the Details
Description: A peek inside the colorfully curated home of Jordan Know Moore.
We'll discuss on episode 402.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to 2023-07-22 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Patrons,
We are going to record an episode of The Minimalists Private Podcast about traveling lightly with Light Watkins, a minimalist traveler who lives out of a single backpack. We hope to get some tips and best practices that will help all of us travel with less so that we can better enjoy our experiences.
Do you have a question for that episode?
If so, ple...
2023-07-20 20:22:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Retro Simplicity
Description: Patron Cindy's retro-inspired kitchen.
Discussed on episode 401.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on futu...
2023-07-19 16:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of buying in bulk, avoiding clickbait, minimizing the need for professional accreditations, their preferred debt-payoff method, when gifts become curses, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on buying items in bulk? (01:30)
Should we ignore click-bait headlines and hit pieces about Minimalis...
2023-07-17 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of buying in bulk, avoiding clickbait, minimizing the need for professional accreditations, their preferred debt-payoff method, when gifts become curses, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on buying items in bulk? (01:30)
Should we ignore click-bait headlines and hit pieces about Minimalis...
2023-07-17 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus’s new chapter and reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today.
Discussed in this episode:
How has Joshua and Ryan’s friendship evolved over the last 32 years? And how will it evolve going forward? (01:40)
What is Ryan most excited about with respect to his new chapter? (10:06)
... 2023-07-10 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus’s new chapter and reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today.
Discussed in this episode:
How has Joshua and Ryan’s friendship evolved over the last 32 years? And how will it evolve going forward? (01:40)
What is Ryan most excited about with respect to his new chapter? (10:06)
... 2023-07-10 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Minimalists Over the Years
Description: A walk down memory lane.
We'll discuss on episode 400.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on ...
2023-07-08 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today 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.
Together we’ll talk about emotional clutter, physical clutter, relationship clutter, calendar clutter, and m...
2023-07-07 15:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the diminishing returns of owning too much, dealing with paper clutter, letting go of relationships, applying minimalism to the workplace, obligatory gift-giving, reacting to negative thoughts, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
Should we make checklists of items we need to support our hobbies? (012:04)
How can I manage anxiety caused by my pa...
2023-07-03 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the diminishing returns of owning too much, dealing with paper clutter, letting go of relationships, applying minimalism to the workplace, obligatory gift-giving, reacting to negative thoughts, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
Should we make checklists of items we need to support our hobbies? (012:34)
How can I manage anxiety caused by my pa...
2023-07-03 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Art of Sitting
Description: Patron Min Walker's calming living room with zero excess.
We'll discuss on episode 399.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feat...
2023-07-01 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Exciting news! Starting tomorrow, we are upgrading our Patreon livestreams from YouTube to Zoom so that our patrons can experience a face-to-face Zoom call with The Minimalists each month. (If you prefer not to interact, you can turn off your camera and watch silently.)
Our first "Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom" (FAMZ) is scheduled for tomorrow, June 30, at 3 PM ET (2023-06-29 15:34:34 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists Podcast is looking for more listener insights and minimalist tips from our audience.
Do you have a listener comment, unique perspective, or helpful tip for our show? If so, please email a voice recording to podcast@theminimalists.com so we can feature your voice on a future episode.
In the voice recording, simply state your name and location, followed by you...
2023-06-28 17:03:41 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush about navigating the confusing world of gut health, probiotics, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, whole grains, why allergies are getting worse, and much, much more, including some shocking information from Dr. Bush himself!
Discussed in this episode:
What steps can I take to optimize my gut microbiome? (01:53)
What is Joshua’s perso...
2023-06-26 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush about navigating the confusing world of gut health, probiotics, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, whole grains, why allergies are getting worse, and much, much more, including some shocking information from Dr. Bush himself!
Discussed in this episode:
What steps can I take to optimize my gut microbiome? (01:53)
What is Joshua’s perso...
2023-06-26 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Teaching Old Furniture New Tricks
Description: Patron Kim's minimalist bathroom.
We'll discuss on episode 397.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our f...
2023-06-23 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about healing from shopping addiction, being used by family, getting bothered by others, putting possessions in storage, the ethics of the sharing economy, moderating information consumption, avoiding shame while downsizing, the problem with storage bins, why hidden clutter is the most toxic form of clutter, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I heal fr...
2023-06-19 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about healing from shopping addiction, being used by family, getting bothered by others, putting possessions in storage, the ethics of the sharing economy, moderating information consumption, avoiding shame while downsizing, the problem with storage bins, why hidden clutter is the most toxic form of clutter, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I heal fr...
2023-06-19 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Exciting news! After seven years and 80 million views on Netflix, The Minimalists' first documentary, Minimalism, is coming to YouTube this Sunday, June 18.
No advertisements. Since this documentary is being released without commercials, it will not be monetized, which means it ...
2023-06-14 15:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about identity clutter, what to do when your family won’t try minimalism, clearing your mind of the “weight of work,” minimalism at college, decluttering resentment, minimalism and hobbies, organizing multipurpose spaces, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I decouple my identity from my career? (05:21)
How can I recover from losing a key pa...
2023-06-12 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about identity clutter, what to do when your family won’t try minimalism, clearing your mind of the “weight of work,” minimalism at college, decluttering resentment, minimalism and hobbies, organizing multipurpose spaces, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I decouple my identity from my career? (05:21)
How can I recover from losing a key pa...
2023-06-12 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Chooze Wisely
Description: A minimalist interior design project by id inc. for Chooze Coffee, their first flag-ship store located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
We'll discuss on episode 396.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to 2023-06-09 16:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about letting go of a home that’s weighing you down, religion and identity, minimalist food choices, fighting impulse, the dangers of tolerance, how to stop being offended, why no one can make you happy, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do you let go of a home that's weighing you down? (01:41)
What are Joshua's, Ryan's, and T.K.'s different ...
2023-06-05 12:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about letting go of a home that’s weighing you down, religion and identity, minimalist food choices, fighting impulse, the dangers of tolerance, how to stop being offended, why no one can make you happy, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do you let go of a home that's weighing you down? (01:41)
What are Joshua's, Ryan's, and T.K.'s different ...
2023-06-05 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Doctor Will See You Now
Description: Patron Brodie Hutchinson's simple mid-century lounge room.
We'll discuss on episode 395.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. ...
2023-06-02 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet, flying first class and staying in luxury accommodations, OCD, addiction and spirituality, how to let go of attachment to things, guilt and donating books, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage? (03:47)
What ...
2023-05-29 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post