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 forward), how clinging to just-in-case items negatively affects well-being, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

How do you let go of insecurities that create mental clutter? (2:42)

When's the last time you felt jealous, and how did that change your behavior? (22:53)

Right Here, Right Now: The Simple Newsletter and Simplify Everything (46:31)

Listener Tip: When we finally let go, we discover the blockage those things had on our well-being. (47:49)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 have been outlawed, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How does consumerism force us to work more hours each week, and what can we do about it? (6:43)

What would it take for you to work one less day per week? (26:03)

Right Here, Right Now: How to Write Better and the end of our Earthing grant. (42:53)

Listener Tip: Book a Clutter Counseling session with T.K. Coleman. (47:10)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 about cold plunge therapy, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How does a struggling person live a relatively productive life with chronic illness? (3:34)

What's a previously uncomfortable activity that you now regularly do with ease? (32:56)

Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's Top 10 Albums of 2025, Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zooms, and How to Write Better (51:35)

Listener Tip: Does Kapil Gupta need a hug? (53:54)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 accumulating more stuff. (17:57)

Hold on if it confers more benefits than letting go. (26:18)

Anything can be clutter if it gets in the way. (29:54)

Acceptance is nice, but needing acceptance is a prison. (32:39)

How do you define success for yourself? (39:00)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 reducing social media scrolling, eight things Joshua's favorite writer tried to warn us about, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What is an example of emotional decluttering? (5:28)

What's wrong with wearing all black? (26:03)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalists' 15th birthday and the final Sunday Symposium–for now. (48:57)

Listener Tip: A unique way to reduce scrolling. (1:08:07)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 stressed out, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

Should I read my mother's diary after she dies? (2:25)

What sends you into a mental spiral? (20:17)

Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalist's new TEDx Talk, "Scrolling Is the New Smoking," is live! (41:18)

Listener Tip: Clearing the external clutter often helps with the mental clutter. (48:02)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 declutter right now, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

Why are T.K. and Joshua opening fortune cookies on the podcast? (0:30)

How can I deal with my hoarder mom's cluttered house? (10:18)

Who's the biggest hoarder in your family? (24:39)

Right Here, Right Now: the 30-Day Minimalism Game, Sunday Symposium, and Zoom calls with The Minimalists (40:36)

Listener Tip: Getting into the school spirit. (43:45)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 declutter right now, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How does a minimalist enjoy the holidays without falling into the trap of consumerism? (3:41)

What's your craziest Black Friday story? (14:51)

Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and the Gift of Less. (40:58)

Listener Tip: The willingness to walk away. (43:39)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 buy something that doesn't align with my values? (2:08)

What's one thing you feel guilty about having purchased? (19:12)

Right Here, Right Now: Tour updates and T.K.'s birthday. (40:23)

Listener Tip: A handful of wellness tips. (43:26)

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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 apply to every space this winter, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

How can we justify making time for seemingly frivolous pursuits? (2:33)

Solve this equation: X is so important to me that I'm willing to sacrifice Y to spend time on it. (22:13)

Right Here, Right Now: T.K.'s Clutter Counseling videos. (34:24)

Listener Tip: Clutter can show up in the strangest ways. (37:47)

Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to [email protected].

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Recorded at Earthing Studios.