541 | Surrender

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   E544 · 22 Jun 2026 · 59 min

   544 | What a Mess!

   The Minimalists talk about everyday things that turn into clutter, areas in your home that become messy quickly, one question to ask before buying new clothes, 15 useful tips for using your phone less, and more. Discussed in this episode: Is every item you own something you eventually have to organize? (7:22) Where do minimalists actually store all the everyday stuff that usually ends up covering countertops and surfaces? (9:54) What area of your home turns into clutter the fastest? (23:38) Right Here, Right Now: A Minimalism 10th-Anniversary Tour retrospective. (44:38) WWJO: Where did…

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   E543 · 15 Jun 2026 · 49 min

   543 | Nothing's Missing

   The Minimalists speak with behavior expert Dr. John Demartini about loved ones who criticize your minimalist lifestyle, ways to reconcile the tension between simplicity and luxury goods, how our consumption patterns shape our identities, whether good and evil exist, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What is meant by Charles Bukowski's assertion that we are reduced to ashes by our purpose and desire? (1:23) How can I handle family members who criticize my minimalist lifestyle? (3:44) Right Here, Right Now: Very, Very Simple is now available in print. (26:26) Listener Tip: What is the…

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   E542 · 8 Jun 2026 · 45 min

   542 | Sacred Things

   The Minimalists talk about what to do with sacred things that feel like clutter, which minimalist brands work well for home furniture, how to simplify everything in five weeks, how clutter is harming your health (and how to fix it), and more. Discussed in this episode: Why are people constantly angered by trivial things but indifferent to major matters like totally wasting their lives? (00:54) How should I think about sacred things that feel irreplaceable because they keep the memory of my father alive? (6:55) How does Joshua choose the products and brands he brings into his home? (24:39)…

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   E540 · 25 May 2026 · 43 min

   540 | Dislike Owning

   The Minimalists talk about letting go of sentimental items you rarely use, some of the things we dislike owning, sustainable products for your home, six tiny habits that prevent a messy home, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I part with my father's prized possession that I rarely use? (4:05) Is there anything you own that you dislike owning? (14:27) Right Here, Right Now: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game. (29:46) WWJO: Durable everyday items built to last. (32:04) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full…

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   E539 · 18 May 2026 · 53 min

   539 | Drop Everything

   The Minimalists talk about dropping everything for a fresh start, why one big change often leads to several more, a handful of questions to ask before buying anything, what we'd get rid of first if we had two hours to declutter your house, and more. Discussed in this episode: What should I do if I'm torn between staying in the life I've rebuilt or starting over somewhere new for a fresh start? (11:30) What would compel you to drop everything and move to a new city? (23:40) Right Here, Right Now: One more stop on the Minimalism Tour, and Ryan's new restaurant. (43:28) What blue blocking…

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   E538 · 11 May 2026 · 44 min

   538 | Out of Sight

   The Minimalists talk about the difficulties of podcasting, how our love for minimalism has changed over the years, what we dislike about decluttering, how to let go incrementally, and more. Discussed in this episode: A wise kid asks: Do you love minimalism? (4:16) What do you love about minimalism? What do you hate about minimalism? (17:21) Right Here, Right Now: Weekly writing tips from the How to Write Better Newsletter (33:48) Listener Tip: How to let go incrementally. (35:10) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full…

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   E558 · 5 Oct 2026 · 41 min

   558 | The Collection

   Joshua and T.K. talk about how minimalists might curate an intentional collection, what to do with antique clutter, their favorite black t-shirts, seven items minimalists avoid to keep their living rooms calm and clutter free, and more! Discussed in this episode: What's the difference between collecting and curating? (1:11) Why are we so good at finding loopholes that let us keep the same behavior in a slightly different form? (3:45) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua recaps his solo tour experience. (20:46) WWJO: Where do The Minimalists get their black t-shirts? (28:16) Listen to the full…

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   E557 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   557 | The Context

   ​​T.K. Coleman speaks with Zach Bush, MD, about why context matters more than content, why relationships are more important than possessions, how we learn to be dissatisfied, what disconnection from nature has to do with addiction and disease, how social media distorts our sense of enough, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What is antibiosis? (3:09) How did boxed apple juice compromise the last remaining indigenous culture? (7:41) What have we really lost in our loss of ancient technologies? (29:06) What's it like to watch a cancer cell under a microscope? (45:14) Listen to the full…

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   E556 · 14 Sep 2026 · 52 min

   556 | The Undoing

   Joshua and T.K. talk about irreversible decisions, how to simplify everything in your life in five weeks, downgrading your smartphone to a dumbphone, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What did Lao Tzu mean by "It is easier to carry an empty cup than one that is filled to the brim"?(0:44) How much weight should we give a decision based on how difficult it is to undo? (4:20) Give It Five Minutes. (12:50) Right Here, Right Now: Enrollment for Simplify Everything is now open year-round. (26:05) WWJO: Would Joshua consider getting a dumbphone? (29:02) Listen to the full Maximal episode on…

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    E555 · 7 Sep 2026 · 53 min

    555 | Born to Walk

    Joshua and T.K. speak with Mark Sisson about the health benefits of walking, ultra-high-networth minimalism, the most minimalist exercises, and much more! Discussed in this episode: What does the fitness industry get wrong about exercise? (2:48) How does Mark rate these 12 fitness activities? (11:01) If you woke up tomorrow ultra-wealthy, in what ways would you still be a minimalist? (32:30) Right Here, Right Now: The How to Let Go Tour and Joshua's late brother's birthday. (48:24) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes:…

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