EP283: Joshua Fields Millburn Discusses Why Less is (Still) More

Published: June 19, 2023, 4 a.m.

Exciting news! The Minimalists' first documentary, Minimalism, is coming to YouTube and Minimalism.com on June 18, 2023. The documentary has been viewed over 80 million times on Netflix since its release in 2016.\nFor those of you who haven't seen the documentary, it examines the simple lives of minimalists from all walks of life\u2014families, architects, artists, scientists, journalists, entrepreneurs, and even a former Wall Street broker. These individuals share their stories of how they've learned to live more meaningfully with less.\nToday, Joshua Fields Millburn, one half of The Minimalists, joins me to discuss:\nWhy they have chosen a new home for their first documentary. (3:45)\nHow the documentary gets to the heart of consumption. (4:57) \nHow Joshua maintains a minimalism mindset? (6:30) \nOur wholeness is found outside of material possessions. (11:35)\nHave we become a less consumeristic society? (14:00)\nHow Joshua deems what is priority. (17:02)\nA word of encouragement for parents. (19:15)\nWhat does the future of minimalism look like? (22:10) \n-----------------------\nLinks Discussed in This Episode\n\nOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity\n\nDiane's Resource: Don't Believe Everything You Think\n\n\nBook: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman\n\nBook: Life at Home in the 21st Century\n\n\nBeneficial Resource:\xa0Earthing by Clint Ober | Podcast Episode: Grounding\n\n\nConnect with Joshua:\n\nWebsite\n\nInstagram\n\nInstagram (The Minimalists)\n\nThe Documentary | Minimalism: A Documentary of Things\n\n\n\nEnjoy this Podcast?\nLearning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today\u2019s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!\nPost a review and share it!\xa0If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.\nHave any questions?\xa0You can contact me through my\xa0website, find me on\xa0Instagram, or like\xa0The Minimalist Moms Page on\xa0Facebook.\nThanks for listening!\xa0For more updates and episodes, visit the\xa0website. You may also tune in on\xa0Apple Podcasts,\xa0Spotify,\xa0Google Podcasts, or\xa0Stitcher.\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\nEpisode Sponsors\xa0|\nThe Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors.\xa0Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything.\xa0Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!