The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go, the right amount of financial support to give to an adult child, what to do if you were forced into minimalism during a tragedy, ho...
2024-04-01 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the three different kinds of letting go (graduation, divorce, death), several ways to detach from a former spouse, how to move on when you feel like you can’t let go, the right amount of financial support to give to an adult child, what to do if you were forced into minimalism during a tragedy, ho...
2024-04-01 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: A Breeze to Clean
Description: Patron April says, "Having always lived in smaller homes, our first inclination when we moved in was to fill our new large living room with bookshelves or other things just to take up space—especially the open area behind the couch—and I’m so ...
2024-03-30 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Simpletons!
The last few years have been a whirlwind of joyful times for The Minimalists and our stalwart audience. Since the turn of the decade, we released our second Netflix film, published a New York Times bestseller, got nominated for an Emmy, added T.K. and Malabama to our podcast, and reached more ...
2024-03-26 15:20:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies, staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult, walking away from failed relationships, what the simple life looks like in different cultures, and what gifts Joshua and T.K. enjoy purchasing for other people. Then, musician Griffin House joins the show to ...
2024-03-25 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the process of simplifying for newbies, staying motivated when decluttering gets difficult, walking away from failed relationships, what the simple life looks like in different cultures, and what gifts Joshua and T.K. enjoy purchasing for other people. Then, musician Griffin House joins the show to ...
2024-03-25 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity, letting go of social media, determining one’s foundational values, minimizing idea clutter, when the need for control becomes unhealthy, the balance between contentment and striving, setting fulfilling goals, and much more!
Discuss...
2024-03-18 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity, letting go of social media, determining one’s foundational values, minimizing idea clutter, when the need for control becomes unhealthy, the balance between contentment and striving, setting fulfilling goals, and much more!
Discuss...
2024-03-18 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: A Studio Transformation
Description: Patron Summer says, "My boyfriend’s brother took over his garage space for years with all the things he never used. Then, after thousands of dollars per month to pay for my clothing studio at a different location, we decided to get smart. We...
2024-03-16 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about letting go of the idea of what we thought a relationship would be, how to cease self-loathing, helping a parent in an abusive relationship, dealing with conflict in relationships, finding balance when partners have different lifestyles and preferences, breaking the cycle of t...
2024-03-11 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Nicole LePera about letting go of the idea of what we thought a relationship would be, how to cease self-loathing, helping a parent in an abusive relationship, dealing with conflict in relationships, finding balance when partners have different lifestyles and preferences, breaking the cycle of t...
2024-03-11 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, managing digital clutter, deciding between two fantastic opportunities, fundraising without buying and selling, how to let go of shoes, why advice is never one-size-fits-all, taking breaks from technology, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
H...
2024-03-04 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about what to do when success feels like failure, managing digital clutter, deciding between two fantastic opportunities, fundraising without buying and selling, how to let go of shoes, why advice is never one-size-fits-all, taking breaks from technology, and more!
Discussed in this episode:
H...
2024-03-04 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: A Vibrant Vibe
Description: Patron Sasha's artful apartment reflects the life she wants to live.
We'll discuss on episode 433.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to 2024-03-02 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Mark your calendar! Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, March 1, 2024, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).
While we prefer you join us live so that you can participate in the conversation, we record each FAMZ se...
2024-02-29 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation, the trouble with continuing education, whether there’s ever a place for digital piracy, euthanasia, the hypocrisy of minimalism, the importance of rest, the difference between poverty and brokeness, minimizing relationships, and more!
Discussed ...
2024-02-26 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about throwing everything away after an infestation, the trouble with continuing education, whether there’s ever a place for digital piracy, euthanasia, the hypocrisy of minimalism, the importance of rest, the difference between poverty and brokeness, minimizing relationships, and more!
Discussed ...
2024-02-26 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: The Drop-off Zone
Description: Patron Yvonne's beautiful and practical foyer.
We'll discuss on episode 432.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to 2024-02-24 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term “narcissist” is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; how to walk away; how to work with a narcissistic co-parent and narcissistic grandparents; when self-care becomes narcissisti...
2024-02-19 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term “narcissist” is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; how to walk away; how to work with a narcissistic co-parent and narcissistic grandparents; when self-care becomes narcissisti...
2024-02-19 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: An Artistic Escape
Description: Patron Abbey's workspace packs away when not in use.
We'll discuss on episode 431.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to 2024-02-17 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Minimalism isn’t scarcity; it’s abundance healthfully expressed. In his first book, Emotional Clutter, T.K. Coleman teaches us how to address the feelings that hide beneath the physical clutter, the emotional clutter that gets in the way of living more with less.
Listen to the first hour of this audiobook o...
2024-02-14 15:59:07 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, what to do if your child is a hoarder, journaling, idea clutter, how to ask for help, letting go of embarrassment, whether it’s okay to spend money as a minimalist, whether they’d still record the podcast if the world was ending, and much mo...
2024-02-12 14:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about their minimalist kitchen essentials, the No Junk Rule, what to do if your child is a hoarder, journaling, idea clutter, how to ask for help, letting go of embarrassment, whether it’s okay to spend money as a minimalist, whether they’d still record the podcast if the world was ending, and much mo...
2024-02-12 12:01:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera, will soon return to The Minimalists Private Podcast to discuss: Breaking Chaotic Relationship Cycles, Finding Relationship Peace, and HEALING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS.
Do you have a question for this episode?
You can post your questions in the comments, or for the best cha...
The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, why we desire fancy things, how artists can still be minimalists, why some people are uncomfortable with minimalism, recovering from bankruptcy and the shame that comes with it, letting go of bad memories...
2024-02-05 12:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Minimalists talk about the human desire to fill empty rooms, how they spend their downtime, the value of a quiet life, why we desire fancy things, how artists can still be minimalists, why some people are uncomfortable with minimalism, recovering from bankruptcy and the shame that comes with it, letting go of bad memories...
2024-02-05 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Title: A Tiny Cabin in the Woods
Description: Patron James's tiny house living room, kitchen, and foyer, all in one.
We'll discuss on episode 429.
You can email a photo of your minimalist space to 2024-02-03 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Mark your calendar! Our next “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for today, February 2, 2024, at 3 PM ET (watch the recording).
While we prefer you join us live so that you can participate in the conversation, we record each FAMZ...
2024-02-01 17:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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—as well as harmful household products (deodorant, makeup, perfumes, scented air fresheners, cleani...
2024-01-29 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
