I love the Minimalists. I discovered them years ago on Netflix and it’s been a steady journey ever since. I am married with two kids and constantly looking for how we can simplify things more.

I love that in each episode about something seemingly banal you end up thinking about how you define yourself, your values, how you relate to other people, and whether you’re really living the life you want.

This podcast is one of the only ones I listen to and that is because I was get value out of them. The minimalists always make me deeply think about how I live my life. Mondays are now one of my favorite days just because I can’t wait to hear the next released podcast.

I started listening to this podcast in 2015 when I was a college student in my first apartment. I’d make a cup of coffee and listen while I colored in an “adult coloring book.” Things have changed in 10 years. I am now a mom to 4 children and squeeze in my listening while I’m cleaning or making dinner. Something that has not changed though, is how amazing this message is. I, and I believe the world, need it now more than ever. Thank you guys for being a breath of fresh air in a world that is always trying to sell us something. It makes a difference.

This helps me reset my mind every week, I love the way they bring such a unique perspective to so many different topics. Happy birthday JFM!

Thank you for bringing joy and help in finding purpose in a chaotic life.

I love the information and well-rounded conversations and topics that are discussed on the podcast. It can relate to everyones life and can give you thoughts and advice to every day situations. This will help you become a more thoughtful person with the valuable items in your life to give you more freedom, space and time in your life!

My mornings always feel intentional and productive listening to this podcast🌱

I’m so thankful I stumbled on the documentary a few years back. I proceeded to listen to the free version of the podcast for about a year before deciding to pay for the longer version. I have benefited so much from the weekly episodes in both my pursuit of minimalism and my pursuit of a calm and meaningful life. I would encourage anyone to listen!

I look forward to listening to it each week!

Love listening to these guys as I get ready in the morning. They helped me realize that it’s not the end of the world to get rid of stuff. Thank you!

I’ve been listening to the podcast for years. There’s always a great tip, often simple, sometimes a solution to something I’ve struggled with. Sometimes I get mad, and then really need to look at myself as to why that’s annoying me and come to my own conclusion of how to solve something in my life. And I’m surprisingly satisfied with what I come to. Happy birthday Josh! 🎉🎂🎈

Not only about the cleaning your space, but your mind and believe systems too to live your life to the fullest. I appreciate the insight and sense of humor! *Happy Birthday, Josh!

This is like finding a gem in the rough.. pure nuggets of gold each and every week.. simply put, the most impactful and life changing podcast out there #LessIsMore

I always leave with a new perspective and more compassion for others. They address opinions and views respectfully and playfully. They keep the focus on living life and being intentional. Plus there are never ANY ads. This is so refreshing and I have so much respect for their commitment to this.

Great episode!

I'm a new listener to the podcast after discovering these guys via the Non-Consumer Advocate facebook group and their documentary. Overall, I like the message and Josh and Ryan seem like affable dudes, but I do also agree with some of the criticism here. 1. I think guests would be tremendously helpful to prevent the show from being one note and to offer different perspectives. For instance, I just listened to the show on clothing and would have really appreciated if they had a female guest since men's and women's clothing needs are very different. 2. The reading of their own essays seems... odd and far too frequent. Reading essays by other people makes sense, but both agressively promoting your books while also reading them to me is overkill. 3. The pacing could be improved. The episodes are quite long, which is only an issue because they seem stretched out by bits of administrata that could be left out entirely, or edited out later. For instance, giving books to people who ask questions is a very nice gesture, but is it necessary every time you do that to then tell Shawn to send a book to that person? Or tell Shawn to add things to the show notes? Presumably he knows to do that already, and this is somethng that frequently gets repeated multiple times each episode. Also, for people who agresseively eschew advertising, constantly repeating that your books are available as hardcover, paperback, audio, etc. feels like a commercial and comes off as hypocritical. Update 09/02/2017 Dropping from 3 stars to 1. I have lost patience with these guys now, and am starting to actively dislike them for a few reasons: 1. Their advice on things like money and diet are ill-informed and potentially harmful. They rarely couch it with any kind of disclaimer, and that's something I can't support in any way. 2. For a podcast on minimizing and streamlining your life, they sure do go on forever and repeat themselves. There is so much off-topic bloat in this podcast, it's often maddening to listen to. In the beginning of the Budget episode, they sit there giggling for five minutes--literally. Edit your podcast like you edited your posessions, guys. 3. The episide on crticism made it very clear that they only want positive reviews and no constructive feedback from their listeners.

Favorite weekend cleaning podcast

It’s more than stuff you need to think about declutterimg and these guys have lots of ways to do it!

Thanks for getting me started on decluttering and then preventing me from going too far. Loved your episodes 1) about organizing is not decluttering and 2) my husband appreciates the Spartanism episode which stopped me from going overboard. You guys rock!

Saw one of these host on the Clutterbug, learned soo much, she asked good questions.

All 3 of the hosts offer unique perspectives, but T.K. Is definitely my favorite. They somehow are able to offer both practical advice for living a more clear, purposeful life AND challenge my thought process. The way they verbally walk through the different clutters of life has helped give me a sense of confidence as I work to declutter the overwhelming corners of my life.

Getting rid of the excess stuff in your life is liberating. You will never know till you try.

I look forward to listening to this podcast every Monday since my sister introduced me to the Minimalists more than two years ago. They have enlightened me to a life changing philosophy. Their episodes continue to be engaging and thought- provoking. I’ve also learned and applied practical tips for living better.

This weekly conversations had given me the tools and insights to live a more joyful life with less stuff.

I have so much to say about all the ways in which this podcast has changed my life, but I’ll just say this: it has challenged my mindset. Expanding my mind with every episode, challenging me to ask myself questions about the origins of my thinking. I’ve learned to approach all situations with curiosity versus judgement. I’m so incredibly grateful. This adds so much value to my life which is why I am a Patreon subscriber.

I’ve been listening for about a year and I’ve never been disappointed. Every episode has been a great adult conversation that is relevant and relatable, and includes useful tips and suggestions to help you live your best life.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for several years now and have gotten so much value from it that I became a Patreon subscriber a year ago. I appreciate the different perspectives they bring to the table, and I feel their discussions have helped me strengthen my own muscle of open-mindedness.

I have been listening since the beginning and really appreciate how the subject matter has expanded and evolved to encompass so many aspects of life! Minimalism isn’t just about stuff, y’all! That’s just typically the first bite at the apple, as Josh likes to say.

My five star rating is my gift to you all. I get a lot of value from each episode that I listen to. T.K.’s voice and presence on the show has been a great addition. I really enjoy his calmness, insight, and curiosity. Thank you guys for all that you do and for the value you add to my life.

Some of it is good but often these are painful dude bros who have real dude bro perspectives. Mansplainers to the max. And Joshua talks like he’s at a poetry slam. So annoying. Listening to him justify why he doesn’t help anyone was painful. TK Coleman is much better than the other two.

Making my way backwards until i get to episode 1. Just wanted to comment that the intro reading to episode 387 made me tear up. You all are amazing at delivering your message.

Love this podcast! So many valuable insights presented in a thoughtful way. I have been listening for many years and am still learning new things.

Happy Belated Ryan!! I enjoyed the conversation about AI and got some good take aways to talk to my team about. The candor is priceless with you guys. Be well- Old Lady Goodfriend 😉

This was an outstanding episode and illustrates why this is my favorite podcast!

I wish that the hosts actually understood the science of some of the topics that they are currently venturing in to.

I have been listening to this podcast for over 5 years. Thank you for inspiring me to live life more intentionally and loving what truly matters in life. People. Now, I do love stuff, but I own the things I love, they don’t own me. I hope to meet you one day!! Keep doing your thing. Much love!!!

“Did Jesus wear Yeezys?” Laughed so hard during this portion I had to pull my car over. Been listening to this podcast for 6 years and every week I learn something new or challenge my thoughts. Thank you.

The only podcast I listen to at 1x speed.

Very unique perspectives amongst the three hosts. I always enjoy hearing how they will respond so thoughtfully to topics. I’m always intrigued.

Happy Birthday Josh! I am not huge on listening to podcasts, however, I get notified every Monday because I ‘must’ listen to the eye opening words of the minimalists. I just want to thank you all for relaxing my mind and how I go about MY life and the decisions that I choose to make. I have learned so many routes of thinking from listening in on this show and it has helped me greatly. Thank you for sharing all of your opinions for the rest of us to hear! (This is the first rating I’ve ever done on podcasts)

Every week, no matter what their topic is or what I have going on in my life, I get tons of value from their conversations. I’ve been a listener for many years and am now a Patreon member!

I feel like the minimalist podcasts are thought provoking and positive. I share the podcast with friends that I have deep conversations with who don’t know who the minimalist are. This review is a birthday gift to Josh and my first podcast review ever and I’ve been listening for years Happy birthday!

My review is a long time coming. These folks have added much value to my life via their non-prescriptive approach to leading a minimal life. I have been a listener for a few years now, and also have taken their decluttering course (I cannot recall the specific title). Don’t be fooled by the title “The Minimalists”. Their conversations and advice get the listener to think reflectively on their own life situations and choices. This reflection allows the listener to look at what can be removed from their life (physically, mentally, and emotionally), so that they are able to focus on what matters most to them.

These wonderful podcasters have transformed my life and may transform yours as well. This podcast provides information to live a more meaningful life. Totally recommend! Give it a try!

Love the podcast and how it enhances my life - with no clutter:)

Came back after a bit of a hiatus. TK is a good addition. Ryan seems to hmmmmm less but they gotta turn off the lights and open a door and let that cackling bird out of the studio.

If you are looking for personal growth, this is it. I’ve been listening to them/reading their books for 11 + years. I appreciate their perspectives on all of their topics, not just material things.

As of today, this has been the only podcast that I have consistently listened to. I am the type of person who jumps from one thing to another and loses interest in things quicker than your average person. Why I still listen to them though: they are the reason why my life changed 180 degrees. Without going into too much detail, they are one of the biggest reasons why I see things differently now. Depression, anxiety, stress, etc almost nonexistent in my life. Because they made me realize (or that they initiated my journey and set me to go the “right” path), the things I was doing to bring all these negative things in my life. Mainly, they guided me on how to detach from our culture’s template and for trying to live a life that wasn’t true to myself. Thank you, Josh, TK, and Ryan for all that you do, for sharing your thoughts, opinions, and knowledge. It’s hard for me to find people who think and act like you so when I stumbled upon your show on Netflix, it was like finding diamond. Keep up the amazing work!

This show truly helps you engrain & live out a more intentional life. Love the variety of topics they cover & the creative way they continue to tie it back to purpose living. This is a show anyone & everyone can benefit from—hosts are genuine & interesting