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 break our emotional a...
2023-03-13 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 break our emotional a...
2023-03-13 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Clutter Know Moore
Description: Our filmmaker Jordan Know Moore's clutter-free (and personality-infused) home office.
We'll discuss on episode 383.
2023-03-10 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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 judged, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do I encourage my loved ones to be more s...
2023-03-06 12:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 judged, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do I encourage my loved ones to be more s...
2023-03-06 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Work of a Spartan
Description: The Spartan workspace in JFM's converted garage.
We'll discuss on episode 382.
2023-03-03 17:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 perfectionist te...
2023-02-27 12:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 perfectionist te...
2023-02-27 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostPatrons,
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 2023-02-24 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ideal career path to pursue of my many passions? (02:18)
How do identity clut...
2023-02-20 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ideal career path to pursue of my many passions? (02:16)
How do identity clut...
2023-02-20 12:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
We'll discuss on episode 380.
2023-02-17 18:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 this episode:
H...
2023-02-13 12:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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 this episode:
H...
2023-02-13 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Bookkeeper
Description: 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.
2023-02-10 14:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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? (02:58)
What do you consider the “joy in searching”? (09:20)
How do we ...
2023-02-06 12:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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? (02:55)
What do you consider the “joy in searching”? (09:19)
How do we ...
2023-02-06 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Portal
Description: JFM shocks the world by purchasing his first TV in 12 years; shown here displaying digital art.
We'll discuss on episode 378.
2023-02-03 15:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 create a detente w...
2023-01-30 12:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 create a detente with loved ones who are completely intractable? (01:47)
How d...
2023-01-30 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: Now in Ojai
Description: 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 sign near their home in Ojai.
We'll discuss on episode 377.&nbs...
2023-01-27 16:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we stay focused and motivated when we’re go...
2023-01-23 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do we stay focused and motivated when we’re go...
2023-01-23 12:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Objectification
Description: An assortment of beautiful, intentional objects inside JFM's entryway.
We'll discuss on episode 376.
2023-01-20 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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? (05:55)
What does it mean to “sit in the chair”? (06:17)
What is the “...
2023-01-16 12:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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? (05:52)
What does it mean to “sit in the chair”? (06:14)
What is the “...
2023-01-16 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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 2023-01-14 23:56:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Book Diet
Description: JFM's limited book collection inside his home office.
We'll discuss on episode 375.
2023-01-13 20:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 strength to let go of significantly sentimental items or find the peace to keep them...
2023-01-09 12:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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 strength to let go of significantly sentimental items or find the peace to keep them...
2023-01-09 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post