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The Minimalists

The Minimalists

By: Joshua Fields Millburn Ryan Nicodemus T.K. Coleman
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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.© The Minimalists Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 554 | The Floor
    Aug 31 2026

    Joshua and T.K. speak with Natasha Theresa about how subtraction can help us see what matters most, the pros and cons of Japanese floor sleeping, the power of a single question, and much more.

    Discussed in this episode:

    Is comfort a wonderful servant but a terrible master? (1:31)

    Can Japanese floor sleeping improve sleep and lower-back pain, and what should a beginner know about transitioning from a traditional mattress to sleeping on the floor? (3:29)

    Talkaboutable: Is floor sleeping the most minimalist form of sleeping? (9:23)

    What are the pros and cons of floor sleeping? (19:12)

    Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's appearance on T.K.'s new show, One Question. (36:16)

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

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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    49 mins
  • 553 | Organize by Room
    Aug 24 2026

    Joshua and T.K. speak with Julia Raz about struggling to keep common areas clutter free, organizing your home by room, the difference between decluttering and eliminating, three signs you're emotionally drained from cleaning your home, and much more!

    Discussed in this episode:

    How have unrealistic expectations contributed to the clutter and stress in people's homes? (1:01)

    When one person in a household embraces minimalism but everyone else doesn't, where's the healthiest place to begin? (4:03)

    Right Here, Right Now: The Letting Go Tour and the Simple Newsletter (20:47)

    Listener Tip: A tip for managing children's pajamas. (21:42)

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

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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    36 mins
  • 552 | Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Aug 17 2026

    Joshua and T.K. speak with writer Conner Habib about how the stories we consume shape our lives, esotericism, letting go of heirlooms, what to do with the junk you don't want to inherit from your parents, and more!

    Discussed in this episode:

    Whatever tracks you leave in the mud or the sand, the wind smooths them over. (1:17)

    Why does storytelling matter, and how do the stories we consume and create shape our lives? (3:51)

    Who was Rudolf Steiner, and what is esotericism? (19:06)

    Listener Tip: Letting go of an heirloom doesn't mean letting go of its story. (25:32)

    Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's solo tour and T.K.'s Clutter Counseling sessions. (35:34)

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

    Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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    40 mins
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