Each week on The Minimalists Podcast, we feature a voicemail that highlights a personal minimalist insight from one of our listeners.
We're looking for more!
Do you have a tip about decluttering, consumerism, purchases, relationships, work-life balance, emotional clutter, anxiety, digital clutter, ADHD, OCD, or simple living?
Or do you have a recommendation or observation for a caller from a previous episode?
If so, we'd love to feature your voice on the show.
Simply email your listener tip, your phone's voice m...
2023-11-29 15:00:06 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta about bringing meaning to our everyday lives, getting back on track with minimalism, just-in-case versus just-for-when baby items, multipurpose things, midlife crises, the “holiday shopping season,” hobby clutter, smartphones, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (05:20)
How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (18:44)
Should I hold on to baby items for when I have another child? (31:15)
Does it...
2023-11-27 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Leo Babauta about bringing meaning to our everyday lives, getting back on track with minimalism, just-in-case versus just-for-when baby items, multipurpose things, midlife crises, the “holiday shopping season,” hobby clutter, smartphones, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How can I bring meaning to my everyday life? (05:20)
How do I get back on track after falling off the minimalism wagon? (18:44)
Should I hold on to baby items for when I have another child? (31:15)
Does it...
2023-11-27 12:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Title: Simplicity at Sea
Description: Patron Victoria's weekend home floats our boat.
We'll discuss on episode 420.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
2023-11-25 17:00:26 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, why people care so much about the size of their homes, minimalist wedding planning, whether “truly wealthy” people really care about luxury goods, purchases and people-pleasing, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do I find happiness in what I already have? (02:10)
Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes? (29:28)
How can my partner and I resist ...
2023-11-20 11:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings, “concierge to the 1%,” about the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, why people care so much about the size of their homes, minimalist wedding planning, whether “truly wealthy” people really care about luxury goods, purchases and people-pleasing, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
How do I find happiness in what I already have? (02:10)
Why do we obsess over the square footage of our homes? (29:28)
How can my partner and I resist ...
2023-11-20 11:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Patrons,
Many of you have asked to join our closed VIP group, so we are opening the VIP level on Patreon for 72 hours. This group is still capped at 200 people (there are 30 spots available right now).
Please note: We don't want you to feel any pressure to upgrade. We're simply opening this tier for a few days because many existing patrons inquired. But we don't want it to be a regular offering for new patrons.
2023-11-16 15:00:07 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, overcoming the fear of failure, embracing minimalism as an immigrant, why we spend so much time trying to be accepted by others, why we occasionally discuss religion on the podcast, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (01:56)
How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:25)
How can I get over my fear of ...
2023-11-13 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Erwin Raphael McManus about the upsides and downsides of changing your mind, finding the motivation to pursue your dreams, overcoming the fear of failure, embracing minimalism as an immigrant, why we spend so much time trying to be accepted by others, why we occasionally discuss religion on the podcast, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
Why is it difficult for us to change our minds? (01:56)
How can I rekindle the motivation to pursue my dreams? (12:25)
How can I get over my fear of ...
2023-11-13 12:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Title: A Clutter-Free Family
Description: Patron Billy's living room is clutter-free even with a ten-month-old.
We'll discuss on episode 418.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
2023-11-11 17:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about what makes a thing useless, why it’s not your responsibility to manage the expectations of others, letting go of outdated school materials, how to be environmentally friendly, why people pay for storage lockers, and much more. Plus, they speak with Kelly and Juliet Starrett about moving the human body and George Kamel about minimizing house debt.
Discussed in this episode:
What can I do with my old school lesson plans? (01:53)
How can I manage my father’s expectations without causing conflict?...
2023-11-06 12:01:00 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about what makes a thing useless, why it’s not your responsibility to manage the expectations of others, letting go of outdated school materials, how to be environmentally friendly, why people pay for storage lockers, and much more. Plus, they speak with Kelly and Juliet Starrett about moving the human body and George Kamel about minimizing house debt.
Discussed in this episode:
What can I do with my old school lesson plans? (01:53)
How can I manage my father’s expectations without causing conflict?...
2023-11-06 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Title: A Simple Staging
Description: Patron Eleanor's peaceful living room is on the market.
We'll discuss on episode 417.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
2023-11-04 16:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, November 3, 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., so bring your questions, comments, and tear-jerker decluttering stories (if you prefer not to interact, you can turn off your camera and watch silently). Make sure you're signed in to Zoom in order to join the call.
Whi...
2023-11-02 16:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Let's end the year with a dose of simplicity! Sunday Symposium is back with a new venue in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, but our Patrons get early access before the general public. (Note: since there are only 100 seats, this event will sell out quickly.)
Details: This special event will include coffee and community mingling, a live sound bath, a simple-living talk from The Minimalists, an...
2023-11-01 15:11:26 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the effects of minimizing on one’s daily routine, resisting the influence of others, letting go of pacifiers, telling parents we don’t want their stuff, retail therapy and loneliness, the profound benefits of cold exposure, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How does minimalism affect one’s daily routine? (05:50)
How do you avoid letting the behavior of those you live with influence you? (16:05)
What items did Ryan unpack first after his packing party? (25:55)
How do I tel...
2023-10-30 11:01:00 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the effects of minimizing on one’s daily routine, resisting the influence of others, letting go of pacifiers, telling parents we don’t want their stuff, retail therapy and loneliness, the profound benefits of cold exposure, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How does minimalism affect one’s daily routine? (05:50)
How do you avoid letting the behavior of those you live with influence you? (16:05)
What items did Ryan unpack first after his packing party? (25:55)
How do I tel...
2023-10-30 11:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Title: Into the Unknwn
Description: Danny Unknwn's minimalist home—with stellar natural light.
We'll discuss on episode 416.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
2023-10-28 16:00:01 +0000 UTC
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As a writer, professor, and voracious reader, I encounter countless people who ask me for book recommendations.
So last month I began sharing my favorite books on my personal Instagram Stories, one book every day for 30 days—everything from novels, short-story collections, and poetry anthologies to art books, spirituality guides, and nonfiction selections.
Here they are for any of...
2023-10-25 14:08:00 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about free stuff, the all-or-nothing mentality, anxiety and employment instability, letting go of excess clothing, the balance between holding on and letting go, educating the next generation, how to opt out of the rat race, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give me? (01:38)
How can I overcome my all-or-nothing mentality? (13:32)
What do I do if I feel deep despair about my life situation? (25:40)
When is it appropriate...
2023-10-23 11:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about free stuff, the all-or-nothing mentality, anxiety and employment instability, letting go of excess clothing, the balance between holding on and letting go, educating the next generation, how to opt out of the rat race, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I say no to all the freebies my employer keeps trying to give me? (01:38)
How can I overcome my all-or-nothing mentality? (13:32)
What do I do if I feel deep despair about my life situation? (25:40)
When is it appropriate...
2023-10-23 11:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Title: Views from the Sheets
Description: The view outside Patron Raechel's bedroom is prettier than a painting.
We'll discuss on episode 415.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
2023-10-21 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about letting go of our idealized conceptions of others, defining our own self-worth, organizing emotions, dealing with overwhelm, making peace with painful feelings, getting past the wall of decluttering, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of the idealized mother figure I conceptualized to cope with my childhood trauma? (01:52)
How does The Body Code apply to physical pain? (14:00)
How can I feel valuable when chronic pain keeps me from complet...
2023-10-16 11:01:01 +0000 UTC
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PATRONS: We apologize for the glitchy quality with which this week's video episode was initially published. The above video is now glitch free. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Dr. Nelson. Thank you for your patience and support!
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Bradley Nelson about letting go of our idealized conceptions of others, defining our own self-worth, organizing emotions, dealing with overwhelm, making peace with painful feelings, getting past the wall of decluttering, and more.
Discussed in ...
2023-10-16 11:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Title: From Overwhelm to Elegance
Description: Patron Anita's dining room demonstrates the simplicity of structure.
We'll discuss on episode 414.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
2023-10-14 16:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go, minimizing digital music clutter, whether to pay off a car loan early, RV living with children, ransacking luxury-goods stores, using Ziploc bags, the problem with social media, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn’t want me to let go of? (02:40)
Can digital music become clutter? (14:09)
Should I pay off my car loan or invest that money instead? (23:27)
How can I prepare RV living wi...
2023-10-09 11:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists talk about the balance between holding on and letting go, minimizing digital music clutter, whether to pay off a car loan early, RV living with children, ransacking luxury-goods stores, using Ziploc bags, the problem with social media, and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I let go of possessions my daughter doesn’t want me to let go of? (02:40)
Can digital music become clutter? (14:09)
Should I pay off my car loan or invest that money instead? (23:27)
How can I prepare RV living wi...
2023-10-09 11:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Title: A Bungalow in Bangalow
Description: Patron Lachlan's calm living space in Bangalow, Australia.
We'll discuss on episode 413.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to podcast@theminimalists.com. We'll feature our favorites on future episodes.
2023-10-07 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, October 6, 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., so bring your questions, comments, and tear-jerker decluttering stories (if you prefer not to interact, you can turn off your camera and watch silently). Make sure you're signed in to Zoom in order to join the call.
While we prefer you...
2023-10-05 18:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The Minimalists speak with psychologist Dr. John Delony about finding peace in difficult times, dealing with heartbreak, aligning our consumption with our values, choosing to be vulnerable, finding the energy to start letting go, severing relationships that no longer serve us, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
How can I learn to be at peace with myself? (02:29)
How can I get back custody of my children? (12:28)
How do I let go of heartbreak? (22:13)
How can we consume intentionally within our values? (31:14)<...
2023-10-02 11:00:03 +0000 UTC
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