The Minimalists

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538 | Out of Sight May 11, 2026

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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 Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

537 | Jerome May 04, 2026

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The Minimalists discuss the passing of Joshua's brother, Jerome, and they talk about confronting loss, the difficult road to acceptance, the difference between processing and complaining, finding meaning in tragedy, and much, much more. Contribute to the GoFundMe for Jerome's family.

Discussed in this episode:

Is it better to confront loss with replacement or acceptance? (00:57)

What's the difference between processing and complaining? (15:23)

What would Jerome say? (53:27)

How did Jerome view material things? (1:02:05)

How can we find meaning in loss? (1:23:29)

Added Value: One of Jerome's favorite songs. (1:29:08)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

536 | Good Enough Home Apr 20, 2026

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The Minimalists speak with Katy Joy Wells about setting the emotional stage in your home to make it feel more peaceful, uncovering your happy place amid the chaos, finding silence in a noisy world, getting rid of clothes we're unsure about, 15 ridiculous things that society still accepts as normal, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How can I intentionally create a more peaceful, happy emotional tone in my home—and can one person set that tone? (3:30)

Where is your happy place? (19:07)

Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven and a programming note. (35:36)

Listener tip: A fresh take to minimize clothes you're unsure about. (36:51)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

535 | After Minimalism Apr 13, 2026

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The Minimalists talk about the next step beyond owning less, minimizing the desire to complain, practical ways to stay motivated when you're a beginner, 50 emotions you regularly feel but haven't ever had a name for, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

Once I've minimized, what's the next step beyond just owning less? (7:36)

Congratulations! You've finally minimized everything. Your life is now completely clutter free. Now what? (21:08)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour, Simplehaven Retreat, and a new podcast segment. (32:34)

Listener tip: Three practical ways to stay motivated when you're a beginner and things feel difficult? (41:33)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

534 | The Pantry Apr 06, 2026

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The Minimalists speak with Kristen Ziegler about identifying and minimizing excess pantry items, the most absurd things we own, how to reset your algorithm, how decluttering and cleaning your home boosts your dopamine levels, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

How should I best organize my excess pantry items? (4:54)

What's the most absurd thing in your pantry? Why is it still there? (20:24)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour and Simplehaven Retreat (43:18)

Listener Tip: How to reset your algorithm. (45:11)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

533 | Irreplaceable Things Mar 30, 2026

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The Minimalists talk about whether everything is replaceable on a long-enough timeline, downsizing when you enjoy everything you have, the best time to search for a new job, our favorite organizing hacks, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

Is everything replaceable on a long-enough timeline? (00:47)

How can I let go of my meaningful, seemingly irreplaceable belongings? (4:30)

Which would you give up: Your luggage or your dream vacation? (17:43)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour and monthly Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (33:14)

Listener Tip: Successfully playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game. (34:45)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

532 | Love Life Mar 23, 2026

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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Orion Taraban about how couples can navigate minimalism when only one partner wants to live that way, what's missing from your love life, a new idea to help kids let go, three do's and don'ts that can make or break your relationship, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I live a minimalist life when my spouse doesn't share those values? (5:30)

What's one thing that's missing from your love life? (26:43)

Right Here, Right Now: Join Joshua, T.K., and Ryan for an hour-long Zoom call. (44:16)

Listener Tip: Use a "friendship bag" to help kids let go of toys. (45:30)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

531 | Maximalist Households Mar 16, 2026

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The Minimalists talk about being a minimalist in a maximalist household, butting heads with people you live with, overcoming body-image insecurities, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do I stay sane as the only minimalist in a household of loving but devoted maximalists? (1:50)

How do you butt heads with the people you live with? (21:16)

Right Here, Right Now: Emotional Clutter on Kindle and Audible, and new episodes of the How to Write Better Podcast. (42:10)

Listener Tip: A resource for overcoming body-image insecurity and remembering that your worth is not your appearance. (43:55)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

530 | Information Clutter Mar 09, 2026

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The Minimalists talk about minimizing information clutter, enjoying learning without trying to optimize your entire life, letting go of the news when it feels overwhelming, why you're terrified of empty space in your home, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

When did my love of learning turn into compulsively scavenging for self-improvement—and how do I let go of that need to optimize everything? (2:46)

At what point does information stop serving you and start suffocating you? (20:21)

Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven Retreat, Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour, and Sunday Symposium on Patreon (50:57)

Listener Tip: Decision-making advice for overthinkers. (53:48)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

529 | Consumer Relapse Mar 02, 2026

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The Minimalists talk about relapsing into consumerism, purchases that make you a bad minimalist, living small in a big world, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

Do no-buy challenges create lasting change in our consumption habits—or are they just temporary detoxes before we relapse into old spending patterns? (2:06)

What's the last thing you bought that made you feel like a "bad" minimalist? (22:16)

Right Here, Right Now: Simplehaven Retreat and Uncluttered Faith (49:50)

Listener Tip: Live small, and question everything you bring into your home. (53:13)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com.

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

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast