Joshua and Ryan talk about the problem of busyness and how we can better manage our time, and they answer the following questions:

Why can’t we ever seem to get ahead of our to-do lists? (01:43)

What lists do you find helpful? (02:13)

What is “busyness”? (06:42)

How do we gain more discretionary time despite the onslaught of modern obligations and responsibilities? (11:25)

Is striving for work-life balance a fruitless endeavor? (13:58)

Are there any tools that can help with our overwhelm? (16:06)

What is the fear related to busyness? (17:24)

What can someone do if they feel they’re too busy to figure out how to become less busy? (25:30)

Would you be doing what you’re doing today if you only had six months left to live? (28:28)

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Podcast 279 | Too Busy

Joshua and Ryan talk about how to avoid recluttering our lives with new possessions, burdens, and obligations once we’ve excised our excess, and they answer the following questions:

What is “recluttering”? (00:00)

How do we address recluttering with loved ones and roommates who seem to see our clean spaces as places to dump their stuff that doesn’t have a home? (07:55)

How do we ensure the items we bring back into our homes after decluttering don’t become recluttering? (18:11)

How do I figure out my ‘why’ for recluttering? (32:15)

What’s problematic about having options? (35:02)

How do you define “consumerism”? (35:39)

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Podcast 303 | Recluttering

The Minimalists speak with sleep expert Jack Dell’Accio about best practices for sleep. Listen to all two hours of episode 360 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists
 
Discussed in this episode:
 
How do couples tactfully address their sleep issues that affect one another? (01:43)
 
Is it more beneficial for couples to sleep together or to sleep apart? (04:56)
 
What approaches have you found effective as a couple in improving your sleep? (07:06)
 
How do I effectively communicate my sleep wants and needs with my partner? (13:35)
 
How important is it to use your bed solely for sleep? (14:28)
 
How much deep sleep is considered ideal? (16:08)
 
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Podcast 360 | Sleep Problems

The Minimalists talk with Dr. Cortney Warren about heartbreak and letting go of your ex. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 383 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How do we break our emotional and physical attachments to our exes? (02:08)

What faulty beliefs do we harbor regarding our exes? (03:47)

Why do we undervalue what we bring to relationships? (07:32)

How do we ensure our own happiness instead of expecting it from our significant others? (16:47)

What are the three essentials of all relationships? (19:48)

What are the differences between standards and expectations? (22:53)

Is there an appropriate time to move on from a partner who is struggling with seemingly insurmountable challenges? (25:53)

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Podcast 383 | Heartbreak

For this very special episode, The Minimalists talk about Ryan Nicodemus’s new chapter. Watch all 4 hours of episode 400 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How has Joshua and Ryan’s friendship evolved over the last 32 years? And how will it evolve going forward? (02:10)

What is Ryan most excited about with respect to his new chapter? (10:36)

What is Ryan going to miss about the old chapter? (14:15)

What was the hardest thing Ryan has had to do in the last 13 years? (16:50)

What is Ryan’s favorite thing The Minimalists have done in the last 13 years? (22:50)

What material possessions is Ryan letting go of during his move? (31:10)

What’s one thing Ryan has changed his mind about over the last 13 years? (39:30)

As The Minimalist’s work takes them in different directions, what upcoming projects is Ryan most excited for? (46:40)

What are The Minimalists’ thoughts on identity and transitioning through life’s phases? (58:29)

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Podcast 400 | Necessary Endings

The Minimalists talk about clutter as an anxiety crutch and letting go of coupons. Watch all 2 hours of episode 410 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

Can clutter be an anxiety crutch? (02:19)

How can I let go of all the coupons I’m clinging to? (11:54)

Do lower-income folks tend to spend more frivolously than higher-income folks on luxury goods? (26:31)

How can I keep my space minimal but still warm and inviting? (38:51)

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Podcast 410 | Declutter Slowly

The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 418 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (02:01)

How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:30)

How can I enjoy downtime without needing to be productive? (21:51)

How does this experiment demonstrate why The Minimalists don’t run ads on our podcast? (26:30)

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Podcast 418 | Mind Shift

The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and why people care too much about the size of their homes. Watch all 2 hours of episode 419 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How do I find happiness in what I already have? (02:20)

Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes? (30:08)

Can luxury goods and high fashion be a form of artistic expression? (43:13)

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Podcast 419 | Unhappy Billionaires

The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta from Zen Habits about bringing meaning to our everyday lives and getting back on track with minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 420 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (02:33)

How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (16:03)

Are smartphones a minimalist tool or a maximalist device? (30:40)

Is being a minimalist just another form of identity clutter? (37:40)

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Podcast 420 | Possession Reduction

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Zach Bush and Alex Woodard about environmentally friendly products, issues caused by food companies, and more. Watch all 2 hours of episode 421 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How can I find affordable environmentally friendly products? (02:06)

How can we opt out of the madness of manufactured foods? (27:13)

Are we addicted to water? (49:45)

How can we develop an alternative to retail therapy that isn’t just another form of consumption? (01:08:39)

How can I maintain my home while in a season of healing? (01:16:20)

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Podcast 421 | Eco-Friendly Products

The Minimalists speak with Michael Easter, author of "The Comfort Crisis" and "Scarcity Brain," about embracing boredom and starting from scratch after losing everything. Watch all 2 hours of episode 422 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How do we start from scratch after losing everything? (02:29)

Why can’t humans embrace boredom? (22:30)

How can we achieve work-life balance with a constantly changing schedule? (35:20)

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Podcast 422 | The Comfort Crisis

The Minimalists talk about decluttering seasonal decorations, opting out of the consumer culture of Los Angeles, and whether hoarding is a choice. Watch all 2 hours of episode 423 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

Should I declutter my seasonal decorations? (01:55)

Is it difficult to be a minimalist in Los Angeles? (12:49)

Is hoarding a choice? (26:29)

How are Joshua and T.K. so good at having conversations with differing opinions? (39:23)

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Podcast 423 | Letting Go of Seasonal Decorations

The Minimalists talk about how to start decluttering and letting go of stories about things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 424 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

What’s the best method to start decluttering? (02:00)

How do you get rid of things that are brand new? (12:36)

How can I live my life without constantly feeling disappointed by the world around me? (25:58)

How can I stop feeling defeated by my clutter? (37:40)

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Podcast 424 | One Day or Day One

The Minimalists speak with Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, about the pernicious forces of corporate marketing. Watch all 2 hours of episode 425 on The Minimalists Private Podcast: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How can I reconcile being a minimalist with my corporate marketing job? (02:15)

Have we become superficial because everyone is trying to sell us something?  (30:09)

What do The Minimalists think about “buy nothing” challenges? (40:58)

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Podcast 425 | Behind What We Buy

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: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

How can I let go of my past financial mistakes? (02:15)

What’s the relationship between frugality and minimalism? (15:25)

Are The Minimalists millionaires? (22:29)

How can I let go of my LEGO collection? (35:54)

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Podcast 426 | Breaking Free from Broke

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: https://patreon.com/theminimalists

Discussed in this episode:

Did I accidentally steal a bicycle? (01:52)

Is hoarding just another form of procrastination? (15:59)

How can I teach my boyfriend to minimize? (25:09)

Where are The Minimalists touring in 2024? (32:22)

How can you maintain control of your space while moving an elderly parent or in-law into your home? (38:45)

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Podcast 427 | Declutter Your Emotions

Joshua & Ryan discuss their personal stories, as well as the format of their new podcast. Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 000 | Who Are The Minimalists?

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 home? How do you explain greed in our society? What do you do with old photos after you scan them? How do you deal with the natural pulling away from friends with different values? When is The Minimalists’ documentary coming out? What charities do The Minimalists support? Do The Minimalists gain any money from their website? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 001 | Declutter

Joshua & Ryan discuss minimalism approaches to technology, and they attempt to answer the following questions: How do you minimize social media feeds and not miss important info? How do you minimize your online browsing habits? How do you apply minimalism to technology? How do you embrace minimalism when your partner has no interest? What advice do you have for artists overwhelmed by art supplies? What was the most difficult thing for you to get rid of? How do you expand your vocabulary? How do you explain you don’t want things for gifts, but experiences? Is it better to donate items or to sell them? What does value mean to you? The Five Values in your book Minimalism are health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution. If there was a sixth value, what would it be? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 002 | Technology

Joshua & Ryan discuss minimalism with children, and they answer the following listener questions: How do you battle the clutter that comes with kids? How do you convince loved ones to stop giving you physical gifts? How do you help family members adopt minimalism? How do you determine which items to keep “just in case”? What advice do you have for buying a new, clutterfree home? How do you declutter when your partner enjoys material possessions? How can minimalism aid in the recovery from addictions? How do you determine which books to keep and which to give away? How do you keep minimalism from becoming an obsessive lifestyle? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 003 | Children

Joshua & Ryan discuss the failures of the modern education system, and they answer the following listener questions: How do you get a decent college education as a minimalist? What are some alternative education options besides college? How do you avoid getting caught up in the “rat race” vibe from friends? How do you define success? Whom do you consider a success? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 004 | Education

Joshua & Ryan discuss priorities, and they answer the following listener questions: When minimizing possessions, how do you know when to stop? When donating time, how do you minimize duties and schedules? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 005 | Priorities

Joshua & Ryan discuss the issues with “stuff,” and they answer the following questions: What do you do when the experiences you enjoy involve a lot of stuff? What do you carry with you every day? What do you think of the KonMari Method for decluttering? What suggestions do you have for stopping compulsive buying habits? Do you believe you should only own a certain amount of items? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 007 | Stuff

Joshua & Ryan talk about relationships, and they answer the following questions: How do I transition into minimalism and be mindful of my relationships? How do I tell those I enjoy giving gifts to that I don’t want any in return? How do I help my friends understand my new minimalist lifestyle? Where does minimalism end and negligence begin in relationships? How do I explain to friends and family that minimalism is not a fad? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 008 | Relationships

Joshua & Ryan discuss the “next steps” after removing the clutter, and they answer the following questions: What activities did you cut out when you adopted minimalism? Do you ever reach a plateau when getting rid of your stuff? How do you store paper documents as a minimalist? When does minimalism go too far? What’s next after everything is decluttered? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 009 | Next

Joshua & Ryan talk about finances, and they answer the following questions: How do you pay down student loan debt with only a part-time job? How do you buy a house and stay debt-free? Should you use retirement funds to pay down school loan debt? How can you attend college without incurring debt? How can you adopt minimalism if you’re financially challenged? How can you afford to travel for pleasure when you earn less? How can you still enjoy life’s pleasures while paying down debt? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 012 | Money

Joshua & Ryan discuss the perils of consumerism, and they answer the following questions: How do you ensure the clothing you buy was created responsibly? Where do you draw the line between spending more money for higher quality goods and getting sucked into consumerism? How can you be a fandom collector and still be a minimalist? How do you shop responsibly at warehouse club stores? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Podcast 015 | Consumerism

The best of The Minimalists! From simple living, decluttering, and finances, to passion, health, and relationships, ESSENTIAL is for anyone who desires a more intentional life. 

Listen to the first hour of this audiobook on SoundCloud for free, or download the entire six-hour audiobook on:

Audible: http://mins.pub/2dSTcT8
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Essential: Essays by The Minimalists (Audiobook)

In their debut book, The Minimalists explore their troubled pasts and descent into depression. After a pair of life-changing events, they discovered minimalism, allowing them to eliminate their excess material things so they could focus on life's most important "things": health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution. 

Listen to the first 45 minutes of this audiobook on SoundCloud for free, or download the entire three-hour audiobook on:

Audible: http://mins.pub/2gi4Ngh
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Minimalism: Live A Meaningful Life (Audiobook)

Not a how-to book but a why-to book, EVERYTHING THAT REMAINS is the touching, surprising story of what happened when one young man decided to let go of everything and begin living more deliberately. Heartrending, uplifting, and deeply personal, this engrossing memoir is peppered with insightful (and often hilarious) interruptions by Ryan Nicodemus, Millburn's best friend of twenty years.

Listen to the first hour of this audiobook on SoundCloud for free, or download the entire five-hour audiobook on:

Audible: http://mins.pub/2kFsIFf
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Everything That Remains (Audiobook)

Joshua & Ryan chat with minimalist-traveler Colin Wright, author of Some Thoughts About Relationships, and they answer the following questions: What minimalist advice would you give a teenager on the cusp of graduating from high school and starting their journey into life? What does a happy, ideal life look like to you now that you’ve fully adopted minimalist practices? How do I purge the emotional baggage I accumulated throughout my childhood that is now interfering with my adulthood? How do I best utilize the free time I’ve discovered as a result of embracing minimalism? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast.

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Podcast 117 | Loincloth

Joshua & Ryan discuss minimalist health and fitness with Ben Greenfield from the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast, and they answer the following questions:

How do I create an exercise habit that fits my busy life? (5:54)

What are some effective exercises that don’t require a gym? (28:13)

What is the ultimate minimalist exercise? (31:09)

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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Podcast 174 | Minimalist Fitness

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus discuss living a meaningful life with less.

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