The Minimalists

551 | Children of Hoarders

Joshua and T.K. talk about inheriting clutter from hoarder parents, possessions we wish would disappear from our homes, the most minimalist supplements and blood tests, how the spending habits of rich people are raising prices on everyday goods, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Does compassion without boundaries become captivity? (0:45) How can I escape my inherited clutter? (3:38) What's one item in your home you wish would disappear? (20:03) Right Here, Right Now: Kudos to Audio Ben for making our remote episode sound so good. (34:59) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

550 | Surgical Decluttering

Joshua and T.K. talk about surgical decluttering, when more is better than minimalism, our favorite minimalist furniture brands, a new 14-minute decluttering rule, and much more. Discussed in this episode: Is expectation premeditated disappointment? (6:07) When does minimalism stop solving the problem and start becoming the problem? (9:51) When is more better than minimalism? (21:01) Right Here, Right Now: Zoom calls with The Minimalists and Tom Cat's em(body)ment sessions. (30:21) WWJO: What couch and dishes does Joshua own? (43:01) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

549 | Humble Things

Joshua and T.K. talk about some simple rules for a humble home, small tasks with large rewards, surprising things a minimalist might own, why clutter spreads throughout your home, and much more. Discussed in this episode: What is the cost of convenience? (0:41) Is there hidden value in doing the "menial" work we've been taught to pay someone else to do? (11:17) Right Here, Right Now: The How to Let Go Tour (39:58) What Would Joshua Own? (47:03) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

548 | Past Lives

Joshua, T.K., and Ryan talk about embracing minimalism after escaping from an abusive family, some of their favorite non-minimalist books, Joshua's new How to Let Go Tour, and much more. Discussed in this episode: If intelligence is getting what you want, is wisdom wanting what's worth getting in the first place? (2:16) How can I tell the difference between wisdom and fear, especially after escaping an abusive family? (5:00) Right Here: Right Now: Joshua's first solo tour, T.K.'s new show, and Ryan's new restaurant. (22:08) WWJO: What books are on The Minimalists' bookshelves? (24:45) WWJO: What vagus nerve stimulator does Joshua own? (38:02) Check out the Nuropod: https://nuropod.com/theminimalists Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

547 | Procrastination

The Minimalist speak with author Jon Acuff about whether procrastination is a type of hoarding, the difference between rest and hesitation, small actions that break the procrastination cycle, a popular decluttering rule that backfired on one of our listeners, and more! Discussed in this episode: What is "strategic apathy?" (2:06) Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? (6:23) Why do so many of us wait for permission that no one is ever going to give us? (11:05) What's the difference between rest and hesitation? (20:53) What's the smallest action someone can take today that genuinely interrupts the procrastination cycle? (23:33) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua is going on a solo tour. (28:00) Listener Tip: Is buying items in bulk ever a sneaky form of procrastination? (31:12) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast