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The Minimalists

The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.
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Jul 28, 2025

The Minimalists talk about the root cause of identity clutter, the best ways to celebrate while letting go, how to minimize the things you rarely use, some of our favorite memories from the last 500 episodes, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

Why am I having trouble letting go of an old membership that I don’t use? (2:12)

What are our all-time favorite episodes of The Minimalists Podcast? (15:13)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalists speak about social media clutter at TEDxFargo. (39:46)

Listener tip: Three questions that will improve your social interactions. (42:31)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Jul 14, 2025

The Minimalists talk about minimizing mental clutter caused by loved ones, consuming less of things we enjoy, embracing minimalist dietary principles that last, and more with Dr. Paul Saladino.

Discussed in this episode: 

How do I stop thinking about the intrusive comments that my parents used to make about my weight? (2:12)

What’s one thing you enjoy that you’ve decided to stop consuming? (19:06)

Right Here, Right Now: Join us at our next Sunday Symposium. Plus, Ryan will join us for episode 500! (40:07)

Listener tip: A recommendation for minimizing YouTube clutter. (41:18)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

Jul 7, 2025

The Minimalists speak with Kapil Gupta about letting go of nonsense, the many ways humans waste their lives, what happens when you minimize ambition, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What does it mean to “overcome the world”? (3:27)

Why does Dr. Gupta have a disdain for smartphones? (9:42)

Why is “getting something to be happy” an empty act? (16:13)

What does a wasted life look like? (22:28)

Why has Joshua abandoned most of his ambitions? (38:41)

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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