Episodes
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The Minimalists discuss letting go of memories, creating an uncluttered home, three new series from The Minimalists, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I let go of memories? (3:51)
How can I curate a beautiful, uncluttered home? (17:52)
What are the three new series coming soon from The Minimalists? (25:12)
Whatâs the best way to create a functional wardrobe with items that last? (24:35)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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The Minimalists talk about the benefits of restraint, the struggles of consumerism for new minimalists, the difficulties of letting go of social media, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I declutter my online-shopping addiction? (1:56)
What factors contributed to The Minimalists leaving social media? (31:04)
Why was I still clinging to my living daughterâs suicide note? (45:04)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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The Minimalists discuss the art of streamlining oneâs life, letting go of difficult things, how the need for approval keeps people tethered to a lifestyle they donât want, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I get my husband to let go of just-in-case items? (3:52)
How does my need for approval influence my consumption decisions? (24:17)
What are âThursday Konversations with T.K. Colemanâ? (35:31)
Listener insight: âSometimes I disagree with The Minimalists, but I still appreciate your perspective.â (38:27)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, and how to move on when you feel like you canât let go.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I detach from my former spouse while actively coparenting and sharing familial responsibilities? (1:58)
How do I move on if I canât let go of a thing, career, or relationship that used to add value to my life? (14:25)
What graduations are The Minimalists celebrating? (21:11)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies and staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I maintain traction as a new minimalist? (01:25)
How can I keep going on my decluttering journey when I get overwhelmed? (15:45)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity and letting go of social media. Watch all 2 hours of episode 435 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What are the three principles of slow productivity? (02:10)
Should The Minimalists quit social media? (27:48)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about breaking cycles and healing relationships. Watch all 2 hours of episode 434 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of the idea of what I thought a relationship should be? (02:23)
How can I cease self-loathing? (18:48)
Why donât I feel like enough? (33:14)
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The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, how to let go of shoes, and taking breaks from technology. Watch all 2 hours of episode 433 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How can we stop caring what society wants us to do? (01:46)
Why canât I let go of shoes I never wear? (15:00)
How can we take breaks from technology when everything is digital these days? (28:30)
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The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation and the hypocrisy of minimalism. Watch all 2 hours of episode 432 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Should I throw away everything after my bed bug infestation? (01:48)
How is it minimalist to encourage people to download seven different wallpapers? (13:47)
How can I learn to let go of clutter when I grew up poor? (22:48)
How do I know whether I should let go of a relationship? (27:57)
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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term ânarcissistâ is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; and how to walk away. Watch all 2 hours of episode 431 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you know someone is a narcissist, and is the term overused? (01:11)
How can I tell a narcissist that theyâre the problem? (21:55)
How do you let go of your feelings if your emotions are tied to your ego? (37:02)
How can you mentally let go of an item youâre keeping just for when? (41:33)
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The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, and letting go of embarrassment. Watch all 2 hours of episode 430 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What are The Minimalistâs kitchen essentials? (02:39)
How can we get better at asking for help? (15:40)
Why did I spend more money when I tried minimalism? (31:22)
How can I connect with others when I feel like theyâre judging me? (43:35)
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The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, and why people desire fancy things. Watch all 2 hours of episode 429 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do minimalists spend their downtime? (01:56)
Why do I struggle with wanting nice things as a minimalists? (22:18)
How can we let go of the emotions tied to things? (30:30)
Can owning things deprive us of the joy of sharing them? (40:39)
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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. Watch all 3 hours of episode 428 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
What are the most surprising sources of indoor toxins? (02:29)
Are cell phones toxic? (31:30)
Whatâs the best way to filter my water? (44:05)
Are claims about indoor toxins backed by science? (49:27)
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The Minimalists talk about emotional clutter, the dangers of being a âhelper,â and whether hoarding is a form of procrastination. Watch all 2 hours of episode 427 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
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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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.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of my past financial mistakes? (02:15)
Whatâs 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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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.
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 âbuy nothingâ challenges? (40:58)
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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.
Discussed in this episode:
Whatâs 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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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.
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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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.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we start from scratch after losing everything? (02:29)
Why canât humans embrace boredom? (22:30)
How can we achieve work-life balance with a constantly changing schedule? (35:20)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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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.
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 isnât 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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