r/minimalism • u/Cass-the-Kiwi • 1d ago

[lifestyle] YouTuber Recommendations?

Can anyone recommend any YouTubers to follow who are minimalists or similar. Am looking for ones that are non religious and have kids. Out of the US would be good too (I am from New Zealand).

I have few accounts I follow but they always end up bringing up church and stuff to do with that and I just want to find people I can relate to.

Thanks :)

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u/Tricky-Rate-1638 1d ago

Nicholas garofola he’s very helpful

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u/merdocrata 1d ago

I follow him. I think he is very solid giving recommendation and he isn't trying to selling you things or anything like that.

OP if you read this please give it a try.

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u/insecurecharm 1d ago

Minimal Ease? I don't think I've heard her reference religion, she's a former teacher with one child. Still American though, sorry.

Simple Happy Zen is Dutch, I think, and I've never heard her talk about religion. I'm not sure about her family situation though.

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u/Imaginary-Method7175 1d ago

Simple Happy Zen is partnered no kids

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u/camaromom22 1d ago

Highly recommend "Clutterbug." She is easy to watch, not annoying Married w kids, lives in Canada. Never heard her mention religion.

Hope this helps!

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u/fkih 1d ago

jvsholz

Digital minimalism.

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u/Major-Structure-3665 1d ago

the Minimal Mom is great!

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u/insecurecharm 1d ago

The only thing is, while she's not as bible-forward as her sister, it still pops up occasionally and I didn't know OP's comfort level so I didn't recommend her. I can't speak much to her kid-related content as I don't have any, but it seems very solid. I love watching her clean out their closets though, all those broken bits and bobs are familiar from my own childhood.

I used to watch her quite a bit and I've got significant religious trauma, so she must not be too overwhelming with it.

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u/Major-Structure-3665 1d ago

oh! yes i’ve watched a bunch of her videos and didn’t even realize she was religious. She does have a ton of great kid content about decluttering toys and kids spaces though.

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u/insecurecharm 1d ago

It's super infrequent and I think maybe limited to "we went to church" so definitely not heavy handed. Wish they could also be like that! I didn't realize it myself for the longest, which is why I still watch her.

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u/Mountain-Can7405 1d ago

(A to Zen life) she has a family of four and isnt especially religious 

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u/Impossible_Two1320 1d ago

And was living in Germany until recently

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u/nothatminimal 19h ago

Not suggesting anyone in particular but can I just say that this thread has been such an inspiration and I’ve found ton of good suggestions to subscribe to?🥰👀 thanks so much for this!💪

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u/Kindly_Panda_5295 1d ago

Sarah small changes, sounds Australian and extremely minimalist, lots of kids:

https://youtu.be/lLgKQ8X2cbA?feature=shared

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u/knokno 1d ago

Random click and poof, not extreme. Yes, I know, kids, but it's definetly NOT extreme.

https://youtu.be/lLgKQ8X2cbA?si=Z3bM1IDg1es45nWR&t=305

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u/Kindly_Panda_5295 1d ago edited 1d ago

Nah early vids are, check this out...5 kids too...

https://youtu.be/v95XyBg_urQ?si=67aHQnMCv0vB3jaB

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u/pabcat888 1d ago

Nastya in Siberia

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u/kaydinor 1d ago

I really like AtoZen life. Marissa has 2 kids, her husband is Chinese and they lived in Germany until this year they moved back to the Chicago area. No church stuff at all!

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u/minimalistparent 1d ago

Am I a weirdo for creating a reddit account just to promote myself and find out about 0bag content? Yes, I am.

Nonetheless, I exist. I'm an extreme minimalist parent (also my YT name) and as of lately pratice low-tech. I'm not religious, idek if I want to believe in santa thing.

I have one toddler in a one bedroom top flat and shared garden. We appericate peppa pig and Thomas. Kinda Bluey, kinda not.

We have one phone and one TV. No digital photos, only a selected bunch of physical ones and memories. Pratice BJ and have a physical alarm clock and analog watch. Paperwork fits into a binder. Books and then recently DVDs contained to one shelf each. Very minimal kitchen. One set of sheets each. Just one wall decor. No bedside tables or coffee tables. Only 30 items in the bathroom. 36 piece wardrobe. Etc etc. 

If that's for you, it'll be cool to connect. If not, it's okay too.

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u/SensitivePanda9036 1d ago

Bayley Made It (her name used to be Minimom). I love her content but she hasn't posted anything for the past 6 months.

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u/Strong-Sample-3211 1d ago

SimonFordman is the best minimalist automotive filmmaker on YouTube. If you like cars and/or watching people repair things, his channel is gold.

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u/poopoopee-1 1d ago

Loved lefie but she didn't post anymore :(

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u/minimalistparent 16h ago

If you're looking for extreme then I really recommend just typing in 'extreme minimalist kids' and having a scroll. So many awesome people, some religious (you can ignore that part if you wish) and some aren't.

Things like forgoing halloween and Christmas, snacks, TV or PJs etc altogether is common. And although some scream it's for religion, it really doesn't have to be. 'I don't like it' is enough. By itself. On its own.

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u/BossBunnyReddit 10h ago

Joshua Becker

"The Minimalists"

Matt D'Avella

Clutterbug

The Minimal Mom.

Ronald L Banks

Dana K White

A to Zen Life

Ana Goldberg

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u/Significant_Gap_5128 1d ago

Gabe Bult I think he is not that religious and he has own family

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u/IdRatherBeWithThem 1d ago

He's been making the same video over and over for years now.