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Maximal Ep. 353 | Quitting Minimalism
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by comedian Jamie Kilstein to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more.Discussed in this episode:What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism? (01:44)Why do we often blame our problems on everything but ourselves? (05:47)What is “new-convert syndrome”? (10:26)What has helped you remain calm amid chaos? (12:04)How effective is therapy in recovering from toxic relationships? (19:58)How do we stop dwelling on former relationships? (31:23)How do we...
Maximal Ep. 353 | Quitting Minimalism (Video)
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by comedian Jamie Kilstein to talk about quitting minimalism, saying “no” to birthday gifts, and more.Discussed in this episode:What is your perspective regarding people quitting minimalism? (01:48)Why do we often blame our problems on everything but ourselves? (05:52)What is “new-convert syndrome”? (10:30)What has helped you remain calm amid chaos? (12:08)How effective is therapy in recovering from toxic relationships? (20:02)How do we stop dwelling on former relationships? (31:54)How do we...
Minimalist Home Tour #3
Title: Towers of BabelDescription: JFM's bookshelves.We'll discuss on episode 354.
Maximal Ep. 352 | The Expectations
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by musician Matt Nathanson to talk about the problem with expectations and assumptions.Discussed in this episode:Segment: More About Less (01:27)How is Matt’s new album different from his previous albums? (01:40)Song: “German Cars” (05:50)Song: “Pictures” (10:39)Song: “Beginners” (13:05)Song: “Pigeons” (20:20)Song: “Boston Accent” (29:27)Song: “Type/Erase” (41:21)Song: “Future’s Here” (52:28)Song: “Soundtrack” (58:19)Song: “Sway” (1:03:21)Song: “Blush” (1:...
Maximal Ep. 352 | The Expectations (Video)
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by musician Matt Nathanson to talk about the problem with expectations and assumptions.Discussed in this episode:Segment: More About Less (01:25)How is Matt’s new album different from his previous albums? (01:35)Song: “German Cars” (05:48)Song: “Pictures” (10:33)Song: “Beginners” (13:09)Song: “Pigeons” (20:30)Song: “Boston Accent” (29:43)Song: “Type/Erase” (41:39)Song: “Future’s Here” (53:02)Song: “Soundtrack” (59:16)Song: “Sway” (1:04:20)Song: “Blush” (1:...
Minimalist Home Tour #2
Title: Useful JunkDescription: JFM's "junk" drawer.We'll discuss on episode 353.
Maximal Ep. 351 | Funeral for Things
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by their new cohost, T.K. Coleman, to talk about dead things, dead relationships, and much more.Discussed in this episode:Why did T.K. Coleman join The Minimalists Podcast as the new cohost? (01:50)How can disagreement contribute positively to relationships? (03:28)Are we obligated to always attend the funerals of loved ones? (09:32)How do we let go of the fear we’ll forget memories in order to let go of sentimental items? (21:00)How does having duplicate items in multiple residences fit in the mi...
Maximal Ep. 351 | Funeral for Things (Video)
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by their new cohost, T.K. Coleman, to talk about dead things, dead relationships, and much more.Discussed in this episode:Why did T.K. Coleman join The Minimalists Podcast as the new cohost? (01:50)How can disagreement contribute positively to relationships? (03:28)Are we obligated to always attend the funerals of loved ones? (09:32)How do we let go of the fear we’ll forget memories in order to let go of sentimental items? (21:00)How does having duplicate items in multiple residences fit in the mi...
Minimalist Home Tour #1
Title: Punk RockerDescription: JFM's new (unfinished) living room.We'll discuss on episode 351.
"Consumer Mausoleums"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz about the slew of spaces we hide the “dead” things we no longer find valuable, and they answer the following questions:Why does Dr. Raz not recommend her clients prioritize selling unwanted items? (03:05)What is Joshua’s process for decluttering? (05:47)Why is the ‘why’ so crucial to decluttering? (10:14)How do we tactfully tell loved ones we don’t want their stuff? (17:12)How do we resist the urge to fill built-in storage spaces? (24:03)Where does clu...
Watch: "Consumer Mausoleums"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz about the slew of spaces we hide the “dead” things we no longer find valuable, and they answer the following questions:Why does Dr. Raz not recommend her clients prioritize selling unwanted items? (03:05)What is Joshua’s process for decluttering? (05:47)Why is the ‘why’ so crucial to decluttering? (10:14)How do we tactfully tell loved ones we don’t want their stuff? (17:12)How do we resist the urge to fill built-in storage spaces? (24:03)Where does clu...
"How to Be Satisfied"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about why wanting less leads to satisfaction, and they answer the following questions:Why is success rarely satisfying? (05:10)What is the difference between satisfaction and fulfillment? (10:15)How can homeostasis contribute to addiction? (17:21)What is the problem with goals? (27:54)How can constant comparison be toxic? (36:09)Is dissatisfaction our natural state? (39:07)How is jealousy a wasted emotion? (44:40)How are our identities problematic? (46:38)What is your perspective regarding eternity? (52:4...
Watch: "How to Be Satisfied"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about why wanting less leads to satisfaction, and they answer the following questions:Why is success rarely satisfying? (05:10)What is the difference between satisfaction and fulfillment? (10:15)How can homeostasis contribute to addiction? (17:21)What is the problem with goals? (27:54)How can constant comparison be toxic? (36:09)Is dissatisfaction our natural state? (39:07)How is jealousy a wasted emotion? (44:40)How are our identities problematic? (46:38)What is your perspective regarding eternity? (52:4...
"Getting Unstuck"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about emotional agility, getting unstuck, and embracing change with psychologist Dr. Susan David, and they answer the following questions:What are the four essential movements to gain emotional agility? (01:34)What is the danger of holding on to emotions? (02:58)What does it mean to be emotionally agile? (04:06)What is your perspective regarding happiness? (09:18)What is the danger in bottling difficult emotions? (11:59)What is “amplification”? (15:29)What is “rigility” compared to agility? (20:09...
Watch: "Getting Unstuck"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about emotional agility, getting unstuck, and embracing change with psychologist Dr. Susan David, and they answer the following questions:What are the four essential movements to gain emotional agility? (01:34)What is the danger of holding on to emotions? (02:58)What does it mean to be emotionally agile? (04:06)What is your perspective regarding happiness? (09:18)What is the danger in bottling difficult emotions? (11:59)What is “amplification”? (15:29)What is “rigility” compared to agility? (20:09...
"Minimalist Architecture"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the history and principles of minimalist architecture, and they answer the following questions:What defines minimalist architecture? (01:30)How can minimalist architecture influence more intentional living? (01:40)What are eight key elements of minimalist design? (08:10)Was Frank Lloyd Wright a minimalist architect? (12:50)What is “wabi-sabi”? (21:22)What is a “faux finish”? (31:42)Is there truly such a thing as a “forever home” where we’ll spend the rest of our lives? (1:13:32)How can br...
Watch: "Minimalist Architecture"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the history and principles of minimalist architecture, and they answer the following questions:What defines minimalist architecture? (01:30)How can minimalist architecture influence more intentional living? (01:40)What are eight key elements of minimalist design? (08:10)Was Frank Lloyd Wright a minimalist architect? (12:50)What is “wabi-sabi”? (21:22)What is a “faux finish”? (31:42)Is there truly such a thing as a “forever home” where we’ll spend the rest of our lives? (1:13:51)How can br...
"How to Be More Creative"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists speak with writer Jeff Goins about developing our creativity, and they answer the following questions:How do we make room in our life for meaningful pursuits? (01:55)How do I determine which creative pursuit is appropriate for me? (05:57)Can creatives be stubborn simultaneously on vision and details? (10:06)How do we give our creative pursuits their due focus while still holding a job to pay the bills? (14:00)Do hours invested correlate with projects produced? (17:04)Is it wrong for artists to obsess over a cr...
Watch: "How to Be More Creative"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists speak with writer Jeff Goins about developing our creativity, and they answer the following questions:How do we make room in our life for meaningful pursuits? (01:55)How do I determine which creative pursuit is appropriate for me? (05:57)Can creatives be stubborn simultaneously on vision and details? (10:06)How do we give our creative pursuits their due focus while still holding a job to pay the bills? (14:00)Do hours invested correlate with projects produced? (17:04)Is it wrong for artists to obsess over a cr...
"Buying Most Things Locally"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about buying most things locally, fifteen minimalist items that add value to their lives, moving out of Los Angeles, and what’s next for Podcast Shawn, and they answer the following questions:How do we thrive amid chaos? (00:00)What is an appropriate level of planning? (09:38)How do we appropriately address emptiness when we feel it? (10:54)What town did Joshua move to? (19:44)What are the benefits of buying locally? (21:17)What is an “unschooling school”? (30:20)What home goods has Joshua found val...
Watch: "Buying Most Things Locally"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk about buying most things locally, fifteen minimalist items that add value to their lives, moving out of Los Angeles, and what’s next for Podcast Shawn, and they answer the following questions:How do we thrive amid chaos? (00:00)What is an appropriate level of planning? (09:38)How do we appropriately address emptiness when we feel it? (10:54)What town did Joshua move to? (19:44)What are the benefits of buying locally? (21:17)What is an “unschooling school”? (30:20)What home goods has Joshua found val...
"Some Tough Conversations"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss proven tactics for tackling tough conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards, and they answer the following questions:How does awkwardness affect you? (00:18)How do you deal with imposter syndrome? (02:37)How do you overcome shame? (04:31)How do we use gestures appropriately? (07:01)What is a “displacement tactic”? (11:15)How does dopamine affect communication? (14:50)What questions should we ask others to be more memorable? (15:33)What’s the toughest conversation you’ve experienced? (25:02)How do ...
Watch: "Some Tough Conversations"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss proven tactics for tackling tough conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards, and they answer the following questions:How does awkwardness affect you? (00:18)How do you deal with imposter syndrome? (02:37)How do you overcome shame? (04:31)How do we use gestures appropriately? (07:01)What is a “displacement tactic”? (11:15)How does dopamine affect communication? (14:50)What questions should we ask others to be more memorable? (15:33)What’s the toughest conversation you’ve experienced? (25:02)How do ...
"7 Brands We Trust for Home Furnishings"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss their most trusted brands for home furnishings and household goods, as well as listeners’ concerns about overhyped, lackluster purchases, and they answer the following questions:What is a “Zoomtown”? (02:10)Why do people often believe that minimalism won’t work for the poor? (03:58)How has OCD benefitted you? (05:55)How do we shop online with intentionality? (34:20)What brands does Joshua trust? (37:03)How do we find durable clothing from ethical manufacturers? (58:43)What is “greenwashing”...
Watch: "7 Brands We Trust for Home Furnishings"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss their most trusted brands for home furnishings and household goods, as well as listeners’ concerns about overhyped, lackluster purchases, and they answer the following questions:What is a “Zoomtown”? (02:10)Why do people often believe that minimalism won’t work for the poor? (03:58)How has OCD benefitted you? (05:55)How do we shop online with intentionality? (34:20)What brands does Joshua trust? (37:03)How do we find durable clothing from ethical manufacturers? (58:43)What is “greenwashing”...
"Political Clutter"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with T.K. Coleman about the roots of the current divisions in our society, as well as possible remedies, and they answer the following questions:What was Ryan’s grandmother’s recent concern about him? (00:33)Who is on T.K.’s “Mount Rushmore of Mikes”? (04:34)What is your perspective regarding “silence is violence”? (12:18)Why did The Minimalists vote for two different candidates in the last election, and who were they? (14:49)How do we maintain harmony in our relationships while still tackli...
Watch: "Political Clutter"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with T.K. Coleman about the roots of the current divisions in our society, as well as possible remedies, and they answer the following questions:What was Ryan’s grandmother’s recent concern about him? (00:26)Who is on T.K.’s “Mount Rushmore of Mikes”? (04:30)What is your perspective regarding “silence is violence”? (12:14)Why did The Minimalists vote for two different candidates in the last election, and who were they? (14:45)How do we maintain harmony in our relationships while still tackli...
The Shawns
OMG! It's already June? This month, our good friend and long-time producer Podcast Shawn (pictured above) is moving out of California. If you're interested in the details (why? where?), watch the end of yesterday's livestream.Don't worry. While he won't be in-studio to record the podcast, Shawn will still be editing the show and composing its pristine notes remotely!We decided to transfer Podcast Shawn's audio-engineering duties to the other Shawn on our team, Shawn Mihalik, whom you might know as the adjunct professor a...
"Letting Go Season"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the costs beyond price tags, breaking bonds with sentimental items, their favorite tour moments, and a season for letting go, and they answer the following questions:What are the price tags of validation? (02:17)What are “hidden costs”? (04:26)What is “letting go season”? (45:33)What is “10 minutes, 10 things”? (47:10)What is the difference between “no worries” and “my pleasure”? (1:00:35)What have been your favorite moments on tour? (1:04:33)Is it better to start decluttering my pe...
Watch: "Letting Go Season"
Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss the costs beyond price tags, breaking bonds with sentimental items, their favorite tour moments, and a season for letting go, and they answer the following questions:What are the price tags of validation? (02:15)What are “hidden costs”? (04:26)What is “letting go season”? (44:29)What is “10 minutes, 10 things”? (46:09)What is the difference between “no worries” and “my pleasure”? (59:32)What have been your favorite moments on tour? (1:03:29)Is it better to start decluttering my pers...
