
The Minimalists
by Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
Is this your podcast?Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, known as The Minimalists, are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times bestselling authors who advocate for a minimalist lifestyle. Joined by T.K. Coleman, a prominent speaker and educator, …
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Audience Interest
- minimalism lifestyle
- personal development
Podcast Focus
- living meaningfully with less
- minimalist philosophy discussions
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- 10 years active
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- over 44 million followers
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 44 chart positions in 44 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Home & Garden#11M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Home & Garden#11M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Home & Garden#21M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Home & Garden#41M to 3M
- 🇬🇧GB · Home & Garden#51M to 3M
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.9M to 8.6M🎙 Daily cadence·139 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
9.8M to 29M🇺🇸10%🇨🇦10%🇦🇺10%+41 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
3.9M to 12M336K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 10 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
542 | Sacred Things
Jun 8, 2026
Unknown duration
541 | Surrender
Jun 1, 2026
Unknown duration
540 | Dislike Owning
May 25, 2026
Unknown duration
539 | Drop Everything
May 18, 2026
Unknown duration
538 | Out of Sight
May 11, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/8/26 | ![]() 542 | Sacred Things | The Minimalists talk about what to do with sacred things that feel like clutter, which minimalist brands work well for home furniture, how to simplify everything in five weeks, how clutter is harming your health (and how to fix it), and more. Discussed in this episode: Why are people constantly angered by trivial things but indifferent to major matters like totally wasting their lives? (00:54) How should I think about sacred things that feel irreplaceable because they keep the memory of my father alive? (6:55) How does Joshua choose the products and brands he brings into his home? (24:39) Right Here, Right Now: Simplify Everything (37:36) 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() 541 | Surrender | The Minimalists talk with author and speaker Kute Blackson about quiet luxury, letting go of stigmas, the difference between surrendering and giving up, the requirements of optimism, and more. Discussed in this episode: How should I handle the assumptions and stigma I've encountered since embracing a simpler, more comfortable style of dress? (3:50) What's the difference between surrendering and giving up? (26:58) Right Here, Right Now: The final stop of the Minimalism 2026 tour. (39:43) Listener tip: Worry is a waste of the imagination. (42:28) 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() 540 | Dislike Owning | The Minimalists talk about letting go of sentimental items you rarely use, some of the things we dislike owning, sustainable products for your home, six tiny habits that prevent a messy home, and more. Discussed in this episode: How can I part with my father's prized possession that I rarely use? (4:05) Is there anything you own that you dislike owning? (14:27) Right Here, Right Now: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game. (29:46) WWJO: Durable everyday items built to last. (32:04) 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() 539 | Drop Everything | The Minimalists talk about dropping everything for a fresh start, why one big change often leads to several more, a handful of questions to ask before buying anything, what we'd get rid of first if we had two hours to declutter your house, and more. Discussed in this episode: What should I do if I'm torn between staying in the life I've rebuilt or starting over somewhere new for a fresh start? (11:30) What would compel you to drop everything and move to a new city? (23:40) Right Here, Right Now: One more stop on the Minimalism Tour, and Ryan's new restaurant. (43:28) What blue blocking glasses does Joshua own? (50:54) 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() 538 | Out of Sight | 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | ![]() 537 | Jerome | 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 | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() 536 | Good Enough Home✨ | emotional home environmentfinding peace+3 | Katy Joy Wells | — | — | peaceful homehappy place+3 | — | 45m 08s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() 535 | After Minimalism✨ | minimalismmotivation+3 | — | Simplehaven RetreatPatreon+1 | 406 | minimalismmotivation+3 | — | 45m 16s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() 534 | The Pantry✨ | pantry organizationdecluttering+3 | Kristen Ziegler | — | — | pantrydecluttering+3 | — | 52m 25s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() 533 | Irreplaceable Things✨ | replaceabilitydownsizing+3 | — | The MinimalistsPatreon+1 | — | replaceabledownsizing+4 | — | 38m 23s | |
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| 3/23/26 | ![]() 532 | Love Life✨ | minimalismrelationships+3 | Dr. Orion Taraban | — | — | minimalismrelationships+5 | — | 50m 31s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() 531 | Maximalist Households✨ | minimalismmaximalism+3 | — | KindleAudible+3 | — | minimalistmaximalist+3 | — | 50m 20s | |
| 3/9/26 | ![]() 530 | Information Clutter✨ | information clutterlearning+4 | — | PatreonSimplehaven Retreat+2 | 406-219-7839 | information clutterlearning+6 | — | 1h 01m 59s | |
| 3/2/26 | ![]() 529 | Consumer Relapse✨ | consumerismminimalism+4 | — | Simplehaven RetreatUncluttered Faith+2 | — | consumer relapseminimalism+4 | — | 57m 01s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() 528 | Simple Skincare✨ | skincareminimalism+3 | Andy Hnilo | — | — | skincareminimalism+5 | Alitura NaturalsSIMPLE | 59m 34s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Oops! I need to apologize…✨ | apologymistakes+3 | — | — | — | apologymistake+3 | — | 3m 08s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() 527 | Job Your Love | The Minimalists talk about finding work-life balance, knowing when it's time to leave a job that is emotionally exhausting, ergonomic home-office tips, why you don't want new things (and what you actually want instead), and much more! Discussed in this episode: How do I know when a job I love has become career clutter? (2:38) When does the work you love get in the way of the life you love? (20:17) Right Here, Right Now: The return of Simplehaven, and T.K.'s debate with Destiny. (45:11) Listener Tip: Ergonomic home-office advice. (52:09) 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() 526 | Precious Things | The Minimalists talk about some difficult decluttering dilemmas, including what to do with belongings left behind by deceased loved ones, why we don't need to keep every sentimental item, how to handle the endless stream of freebies we receive, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How do I declutter my late husband's belongings while honoring what my young daughters might one day wish I had kept? (3:46) What's your most cherished sentimental item, and under what conditions would you let it go? (20:48) Right Here, Right Now: We've redesigned The Simple Newsletter—and readers are loving it. (35:08) Listener Tip: What to do with all the freebies your kids get. (37:22) 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() 525 | The Outliers | The Minimalists speak with Steve Patterson about being frustrated when people don't understand us, the benefits and downsides of being abnormal, minimizing chaos at a cultural level, and more! Discussed in this episode: Why do people frustrate me when they don't understand my lifestyle? (4:03) In what ways are you abnormal? What are the benefits? What are the downsides? (19:19) Right Here, Right Now: The Minimalists' Simplify Everything decluttering course. (1:04:07) Listener Tip: How might simplifying be an answer to the chaos? (1:05:29) 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | ![]() 524 | Divorce | The Minimalists speak with divorce lawyer James J. Sexton about all the nuances of divorce, including the courage it takes to walk away from a marriage, housing and financial advice for recently single mothers, lessons from spousal cheating, how to know when a relationship is over, and much more! Discussed in this episode: What does it take for someone to find the courage to file for divorce? (10:14) What housing and financial advice do you have for a recently divorced single mother? (21:59) How do you know whether a relationship is worth staying in and fighting for? (32:39) Right Here, Right Now: A new free audiobook and ebook from The Minimalists (1:05:13) Listener Tip: Often, we aren't clinging to the thing; we're clinging to the story we've written in our minds. (1:07:45) 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() 523 | Time to Let Go | The Minimalists talk about why you have trouble getting the clutter out of the house after you've organized, how to know when it's time to let go, the Wouldn't Replace It Rule, how to deal with all that boomer junk you've inherited, and more. Discussed in this episode: Why do I have trouble letting go of the things I've already decluttered? (3:08) How do you know when it's time to let go of a thing? (14:03) Right Here, Right Now: The Simplify Everything decluttering course. (36:40) Listener Tip: When you let go of the need for certainty, you often pick up some peace of mind. (46:07) 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | ![]() 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 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) 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | ![]() 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 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) 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 | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() 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 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) 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 Recorded at Earthing Studios. | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ![]() 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 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) 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 Recorded at Earthing Studios. | — | ||||||
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