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522 | Change
New Jan 12, 2026 55 min

522 | Change

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Maya Shankar about letting go of insecurities, the consequences of jealousy, why you've wasted so much money on things you don't need (and what to do about it going f...

521 | One Day Less
Jan 05, 2026 51 min

521 | One Day Less

The Minimalists talk about consumerism's role in workplace overload, what it takes to work fewer hours, the hidden reason grocery prices have increased, why certain 'Buy One, Get One Free' deals ha...

520 | Uncommon Cold
Dec 29, 2025 1h 2m

520 | Uncommon Cold

The Minimalists speak with Professor Thomas Seager about using ice baths to help minimize pain and chronic illness, uncomfortable activities that get easier over time, a slew of questions JFM has a...

519 | Begin Again
Dec 22, 2025 41 min EXPLICIT

519 | Begin Again

In this bonus episode, The Minimalists host Sunday Symposium in Orange County. Discussed in this episode: Overplanning produces chaos. (08:00) No one on their deathbed says they regret not accumula...

518 | All Black Everything
Dec 15, 2025 1h 15m

518 | All Black Everything

The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about why minimalists often wear black clothes, a few examples of emotional decluttering, the concept of "dopamine dressing," some tips for redu...

517 | Bad Thoughts
Dec 08, 2025 56 min

517 | Bad Thoughts

The Minimalists speak with Judah Smith about how other people's perception of us can be upsetting, the biggest things that send people into a mental spiral, advice for minimizing when you're stress...

516 | Hoarder Moms
Dec 01, 2025 47 min

516 | Hoarder Moms

The Minimalists talk about celebrating the holidays without consumerism, our craziest Black Friday stories, the willingness to walk away from anything, six often-overlooked spaces in your home to d...

515 | Holiday Shopping Season
Nov 24, 2025 49 min

515 | Holiday Shopping Season

The Minimalists talk about celebrating the holidays without consumerism, our craziest Black Friday stories, the willingness to walk away from anything, six often-overlooked spaces in your home to d...

514 | Guilty Pleasures
Nov 17, 2025 49 min EXPLICIT

514 | Guilty Pleasures

The Minimalists are reassessing guilty pleasures, reducing triggers that cause unnecessary pain, exploring annoying gifts, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I let go of guilt after I...

513 | The Sound of Life
Nov 10, 2025 44 min

513 | The Sound of Life

The Minimalists talk about making time for frivolous pursuits, what we're willing to sacrifice for the important things, clutter that shows up unexpectedly, five easy decluttering tips you can appl...

512 | The Secret of Letting Go
Nov 03, 2025 52 min

512 | The Secret of Letting Go

The Minimalists speak with Guy Finley about letting go of precious memories, why letting go is so freaking scary, the wisdom of letting go, ten truths to follow if you want to let go, and much more...

511 | Holding On
Oct 27, 2025 48 min

511 | Holding On

The Minimalists speak with Ryan Holiday about how the stoics dealt with sentimental items, the potential virtue of holding on, stoical insights about values, regrets, mental clutter, seven things m...

510 | Say Less
Oct 20, 2025 47 min

510 | Say Less

The Minimalists talk about verbal minimalism, the things we regret saying, the best ways to let other people down, seven things people regret tossing while decluttering, and much more.  Discus...

509 | The Fix
Oct 13, 2025 51 min

509 | The Fix

The Minimalists talk about feeling defeated because of limitations, problems that won't go away, other people's cluttered spaces, five things you should never feel guilty about getting rid of, and ...

508 | Too Minimal
Oct 06, 2025 48 min

508 | Too Minimal

The Minimalists talk about the pros and cons of extreme minimalism, when simple living goes too far, so-called "sad" items, and much more. Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a...

507 | Closer to Contentment
Sep 29, 2025 53 min

507 | Closer to Contentment

The Minimalists talk about letting go of things that are a reminder of a painful past, everyday essentials, joybaiting instead of ragebating, several things professional organizers say we should le...

506 | Capitalism
Sep 22, 2025 59 min

506 | Capitalism

The Minimalists speak with Rey Flemings about the upsides and downsides of capitalism, potential alternative economic systems, the best ways for wealthy people to be more generous, plus greed, free...

505 | Excessful
Sep 15, 2025 49 min

505 | Excessful

The Minimalists talk about what to do with closets and containers that are overflowing with excess, what's keeping most people from minimizing, when to stop buying new things for your home, and muc...

504 | The Little Things
Sep 08, 2025 37 min

504 | The Little Things

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....

503 | I'd Rather Be Alone
Sep 01, 2025 53 min EXPLICIT

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...