In this solo episode, Joshua talks about disagreeing about the little things at home, his new rule for online shopping, a few stupid things he’s purchased that he’ll never buy again, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Why do my minimalist spouse and I keep arguing about the little things? (2:17) Talkaboutable: The Amazon Shopping Rule. (19:11) Talkaboutable: Three stupid things I’ve purchased that I’ll never buy again. (22:00) Right Here, Right Now: A return to video, a new perk for Patrons, and Minimalism turns two. (24:47) Listener Tip: Surprising things that dirty your clothes. (30:32) 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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503 | I’d Rather Be Alone
The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about how increasing fragmentation and fear of others produces unnecessary enemies, the ways in which social anxiety makes it difficult to build a community, how products promise fulfillment yet give us dissatisfaction, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What do introverts understand that extroverts don’t? (1:53) What’s missing from your community? (22:05) Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (44:57) Listener Tip: Two tips for managing book clutter. (49:00) 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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502 | The Uniform
The Minimalists talk about the practical issues with curating a simple wardrobe, letting go of troubling conversations, being eco-friendly on a budget, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What should I do if a simple wardrobe isn’t practical for me? (2:08) If you had to wear just one outfit every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? (15:07) Right Here, Right Now: Join us at Sunday Symposium. (42:20) Listener Insight: A tip for dealing with half-dirty clothes. (45:30) 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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501 | Worst Education Advice
The Minimalists speak with educator Isaac Morehouse about fixing our broken education system, asking family members to stop buying excess stuff, arguing with the people we love, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What can we do about our systemically broken education system? (02:00) What’s the worst education advice you’ve ever heard? (19:23) Right Here, Right Now: A special screening of the Food for Humans documentary. (44:30) Listener Tip: Rules to reduce physical book clutter. (46:10) 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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500 | Accidental Wisdom
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.
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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