Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Today I'm bringing you an episode that stemmed from a little check in with myself earlier this week. As I've entered a new much busier season of life that has come with big change for our family, it has been trial and error trying to figure out our new routine, how to be intentional with it, and how to support myself and my family during this time of change. If you're in a. busy season or a season of change, I hope these tips bring you the permission you need to let go of some things along with some...

At the end of one of the busiest weeks of the year for my family, I'm bringing you a replay episode of my favorite episode of the podcast that speaks to me now just as much as it did two years ago. Shauna Niequist had always been my dream guest, and that dream came true in spring of 2022! I'm so excited to replay this episode for you as you may not have heard it yet being that it is far down in the archives. Even if you've heard it, it's one of those must-re-listen episodes.

Today I'm sharing a solo episode where I talk through some details of how we overhauled our summer routine when our days were feeling very unstructured and unintentional. First I share some steps I take when I'm ready to change up a routine. I then share a little more behind the scenes of routine changes and visuals that worked for our family to go from unintentional summer routine to much more structure and intention in our days. I'm sharing about our summer routine since we had some practice in making sure it worked. However, I'll be applying these concepts...

On this week’s episode, we have special guest Dr. Morgan Cutlip, PhD in psychology and relationship expert, featured on Good Morning America, New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, and more, to talk about the mental load in motherhood. With back to school season upon us, Dr. Morgan shares tips for managing busy seasons as a family and finding ways to recalibrate and be intentional with your time and energy. If you've been navigating burnout, I hope this conversation resonates with you and that you'll know you're not alone. 

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In this week's episode, we have special guest Amanda Jefferson here to talk about all things digital decluttering + organization especially in back to school season. Amanda is the owner of Indigo Organizing, co-host of the Good Enough-ish podcast, and TEDx Speaker. She shares so many good tidbits on how to stay on track of important school documents, the constant influx of emails from schools, sports, or club, and even ways to manage the endless photos of your kids on your phone. I left this conversation with Amanda feeling a little less overwhelmed to start tackling...

If you are looking for more Minimal-ish podcast episodes on Back to School, check these out:

Episode 197: Layering Routines and Surthriving with Tidy Dad

Episode 196: 4 Pillars to a Minimal-ish Back to School Season

Episode 195: Part 2: Simplifying Back to Homeschool with Mandy Davis

Episode 194: Part 1: Simplifying Back to School with Diana Rene

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Today we have special guest Joey Mascio - husband, father of 4 kids, former middle school teacher turned certified life coach for teens, and founder of the app Sidekick Hero. Joey shares his journey with creating Sidekick to Hero, a gamified program for building resilience in teens and tweens as well as some really great takeaways about how to help your kids build confidence and self-worth, manage emotions, and achieve their goals. If you are a parent of kiddos at any age, or struggle with confidence yourself, I know you’re going to love listening in to Joey’s story!

Today I'm sharing a behind the scenes/ declutter with me style episode, but we're talking about travel instead of decluttering. I take you along my thought process when it comes to being intentional and minimal-ish while prepping and packing for my upcoming trip. We're more-so focused on my version of intentional vacationing vs. what exactly is in our suitcases. After all, the living is more important than the stuff.

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Today I have a solo episode for you where we go through a mid summer check in. So often we plan for the season ahead and then forget about the plan, or at least never come back to reflect on how it is going. Today, we're reflecting on how our summer is going via a simple question along with the four pillars of minimal-ish living. I personally take you along with me on my own mid-summer check in, and then encourage you to do your own! Thank you for listening!

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This week I have special guest Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach, on the show to discuss how the Enneagram can help moms find confidence and navigate parenthood.  What I love most about her message is that she emphasizes the importance of embracing your own unique personality in motherhood while also taking time to more deeply understand and appreciate the different types of your partner and kids. Here on Minimal-ish, we are no stranger to seeking a life with more intentional relationships, or prioritizing time for self-growth and reflection, so I’m excited for you to tune in to...

In this episode, I share my experience and tips for decluttering and maintaining a clean car. We talk about this all with NO shame for your current car situation because a clean car with kids is something that can often feel impossible. My car gets wild, so I know the struggle. We also talk about some mindset shifts that can help us with an uncluttered car. We finish the episode with a list of minimalish summer essentials to keep in the car.

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Today I have Kristin Green of The Joyful Minimalist joining me to share her expertise on creating a capsule wardrobe and embracing minimalism within your closet and home. She shares several tips, tricks, and starting points for women and moms who are feeling overwhelmed and stuck with their current clothes but aren’t necessarily able or wanting to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. I hope this conversation leaves you feeling just as inspired as I did to just start and start small! 

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Today I'm bringing you a solo episode where I’m sharing a little bit about my own recent mindset shift and desire to step out of my comfort zone to embrace a season of “yes” with my kids this summer. Minimalism is often associated with saying “no” and living at a slower pace, but there are times when saying “yes” to things big or small can also lead to a fuller life. A season of yes can look different for everyone + may change depending on the season of life we are in, but whichever season you’re in I hope you will le...

In today's episode, I interview Erin Loechner, author of 'The Opt Out Family,' about her journey from being an influencer to living a low-tech lifestyle. We discuss the challenges of social media, the power of the algorithm, and the importance of being more engaged in our real life. Erin shares her insights on how to make the shift to a low-tech lifestyle, and we talk about getting intentional with the role technology plays in our life. Erin encourages us to be more engaging than the algorithm and shares examples of how her family lives a low-tech lifestyle. Conversations...

Today we have special guest Tara Saunders who is a mom of 2, wife, and special education teacher who is now home on summer break. If you’re anything like me, the start of summer (whether I’m teaching or not) gets me excited to have more time + energy to spend reading. As an educator and kids with summer reading assignments, Tara shares her tips for creating daily routines for the whole family to read and discusses all things book decluttering and storage. If you’re also hoping to simplify reading for everyone this summer, then you’ll love this lighthea...

Today I am bringing you a fun conversation with special guest Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms all about having a minimal-ish summer. Diane shares so many great tidbits in this interview, including: finding a balance of flexibility and structure for everyone, simple routines to make getting out of the house less stressful, prioritizing connection with our family, and even unique ways to make time for our own friendships as moms. I’m so excited for you to tune into this episode to kick off your own minimal-ish summer! 

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In today's episode, I'm bringing you a replay of one of my favorite conversations that is perfect for summertime. I talk with Jamie Baker about finding personal style and feeling confident in our clothes. We discuss the importance of curating a wardrobe that fits our current bodies and lifestyles, and Jammie brings tips for shopping with intention. This conversation is timely with summer coming soon, because we all know shorts and swimsuit season can bring some feelings and have us not loving our closets as much as other times of the year.

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Today we are wrapping up our Getting Intentional At Home series with special guest Carly Hill of Debt Free Mom. Carly and I are talking all about contentment, how caring for what we already have can foster these feelings both inside and outside our homes, and all of the mental, physical, and financial effects of chronic discontentment.  She also shares her personal experience with moving and how she applies these concepts to improve her perspective and find peace in her temporary living situation. I always love having Carly share her wisdom here on Minimal-ish, but this conversation is definitely o...

Today we have a solo episode where we are taking time to celebrate the routines that help me stay intentional at home, which ranges from self-care to productivity to home management style routines. As always, you will leave this episode with some encouragement + reminders to celebrate your own wins instead of always focusing on what’s not working. 

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Today I’m bringing you my conversation with special guest Myquillyn Smith where she is talking all about simplified home decor. She’s sharing several realistic tips and tricks from her new book ‘House Rules’, such as how to redecorate or reconfigure a room on a budget, adding layers of “coziness”, or the importance of decluttering a space to make it feel more clean and simple. I was so encouraged by her down-to-earth, walk-with-me approach for any woman who feels like they aren’t a “naturally inclined” home decorator. I know you’ll love this episode as much as I did!

Today I'm doing a special edition of "declutter with me" where we're focused on trouble shooting the commonly cluttered areas of our home and answering the question "Why do I still have Clutter."

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Today we are kicking off our Getting Intentional At Home series with Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse who shares her personal experience with minimalism + simplicity for her and her family as a work-from-home business owner and homeschool mom of 4 kids. In this episode, we talk about maintaining a clutter-free home with systems and routines, intentional home design and arranging spaces purposefully, hosting and boundary setting, and so much more! I hope you love learning from Lyndsey’s personal journey as a minimal-ish mom as much as I did!

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Today I'm introducing our new series that we will be focusing on for the next several weeks: Getting Intentional at Home. The goal of this series is to work towards contentment and gratitude for the home we have as we also work on one simple improvement we can make to the way we take care of our homes or use our homes. I explain of that in this episode, and I also take you through some reflection questions and mindset shifts to get us started.

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Today I'm honored to have pastor and author, Max Lucado, as my guest. We talk about his newest children's book, Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone and how we can approach the topic of loneliness with our children (and any other big feeling), help them cope, and stay connected as a family in a time where it is common to feel distracted and disconnected. I love this conversation, the encouragement it brings to parents, and the simple, practical tools that Max brings us.

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Today's episode is a topic that I love. Though we don't often talk about it on the podcast, I believe fitness and wellness, and how we take care of ourselves in general, is a big part of intentional living. However, motherhood often does make it a little more difficult to navigate making it a part of our lives. Today I have Amy Kiefer of Expecting and Empowered on the podcast to encourage us with resources and motivation to a healthier life - from nourishing ourselves well, to simplifying fitness, to making it a part of our routine in the...

Today I have Ashlee Gadd as my guest as we are talking about a "thing that matters" - creativity, or really, doing whatever it is that makes you feel more like you.

We encourage our kids to be creative, yet as adults we often fully lose this part of ourselves to a busy life. We count creativity as something that we no longer have time for, that is inessential. Today's conversation challenges that and encourages you to keep creating, right in the margins of a busy life and motherhood.

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Today I am honored to have Dana K White of A Slob Comes Clean as my guest! Dana is (much to her surprise) a messy person turned decluttering expert, and she brings so many actionable tips in this episode to help us see decluttering in a new way. Instead of taking everything out and making more mess in the process, what if we did things differently? This episode is full of tips for the overwhelmed, messy person who wants to declutter but doesn't have much time to be making and cleaning up more messes in the process. Listen in...

Today we are taking a break from your typical weekly minimal-ish episodes to bring you a preview of what is to come next week - our first challenge in the minimal-ish patreon community + the happy mom summit. I would love to see you in either one of these places, and hope I do! Either way, I'll talk to you next week right back here for our regularly scheduled programming.

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Today we are approaching a hard topic: Grief. While it's hard to talk about, it is important. Many of us don't even want to think about what my guest, Krista, experienced through losing her husband, but for many others, it is a reality. Krista now helps other women struggling through loss, and today she shares about her story, post traumatic growth, and how stuff, clutter, and decluttering plays a role in the grieving process.

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In today's Minimalism Stories edition of Minimal-ish, I talk with Jordan Jones, mom of three, business owner, and podcast host of the Work + Worship Podcast. I recently stumbled across Jordan's story of her cross country move TWICE in one year with three little ones, and I had to hear more about how minimalism has played a role in her family's ability to say yes to big adventures.

We talk about so many different things: from minimalism before kids vs. minimalism after kids, to living in smaller spaces vs. larger spaces, to simplifying our wardrobe and Jordan's biggest...

Today is a "declutter with me" style episode, but it's a little different than typical. Instead of focusing on one area of the home, I'm sharing 7 of my top tips for decluttering that I've learned over the years. I'm also sharing where my focus will be with decluttering this year. At the end of the episode, I announce the minimal-ish collective - a place where we can declutter and walk towards a minimal-ish life together. Head to patreon.com/minimalish to find out more about the minimal-ish collective.

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Today we're taking some time to pause and think about our goals again because goal setting is an important part of a minimal-ish, intentional life. We often have a push to set goals at the beginning of the year, but the real progress comes when we revisit those goals and refine them throughout the year.

In this episode, we go through a series of questions to help us reflect on our progress, decide which goals still matter and which we can let go of. We also make a little plan to continue this type of reflection throughout...

Today I'm talking with Rachel Nielson, host of the 3 and 30 podcast, all about ways we can "declutter our motherhood." We talk about topics that range from a practical way to find joy in the everyday, mundane moments, to decluttering all the "shoulds" we put on ourselves in motherhood. Rachel also shares about her struggle with depression in early motherhood. I know this is a conversation that will leave you feeling encouraged and less alone after you listen.

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Today we're diving deep into the reason why we so often feel the temptation to over consume things we don't actually need, why we would want to change these habits, and how we can become more conscious consumers in an "influencer world."

This episode was inspired by the craze of the "Stanley Cup" - a trendy reusable water bottle. I'm digging into the story of this cup, what it says about influencer marketing, and more importantly, how we have the power, as a consumer, to change our habits. The second half of the episode is full of...

Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Alli Williams of FinancALLI Focused. Alli has one of my favorite perspectives I've heard on budgeting, paying off debt, and working towards our financial goals, and that is one that is free of a depravation mindset. Today we talk all about why budgets often fail, what we should be doing BEFORE we budget, and we also spend a lot of the episode discussing knowing our values when it comes to our finances so we don't find ourselves caught in comparison and spending our money on things that don't truly matter to...

Today's episode is my personal pause as we start the new year. It's a chance for me as your host to reflect, celebrate some minimalish milestones, and share what I've got planned for the podcast in 2024.

In the 2023 Podcast Recap segment of today's episode I share:

-the top 5 episodes of the year

-Fun statistics to celebrate

In the "looking ahead" segment, you'll hear:

-A few fun things coming up on minimal-ish this year

-Some of my goals for the year and how I'm approaching goal setting this...

Today's episode piggy backs off of episode 212, our annual goal setting episode. Today we go over four other ways to set goals or just plan intentionally for 2024. We go over setting a word for the year, setting goals on a monthly or quarterly basis, a 24 in 24 list, and more.

This episode is meant to spark ideas for your 2024 planning, and even if you're not a goal setter, I hope it helps you do some intentional reflecting and planning.

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Each year on Minimal-ish we set a deep, meaningful goal to take us in to the next year. Today, we've got our goal setting episode and we start with reflection, determine what matters to us, list our values, and then set a goal based on our values.

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Today I am honored to have Rachel Cruze on the show to help us find effective ways to teach our kids about gratitude and contentment, especially in the midst of this holiday season.

Rachel recently wrote a children's book, I'm Glad for What I Have, which features a simple story that can be a catalyst for having the conversation with our kids about what truly fulfills us in life (spoiler alert: it's not material things).

Rachel shares different strategies and routines we can implement into our daily life to help build contentment and gratitude as...

Today I have a Holiday Q&A to round out the last of the Quarterly Q&A episodes this year! I pulled a few of your questions from instagram, and talk about the following in this episode:

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Today I'm bringing you a message that has been on my heart for a while now - we're talking all about the false promise of the perfectly tidy home and what actually matters more. How do we allow ourselves to rest when we've been so used to spinning our wheels to become "more minimal" or find the best systems for our home?

We also talk about the cost of all the magic making during the holiday season, and I bring you a quick black friday pep talk.

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Today we're getting back to basics and talking all things organization, with decluttering being an important step in the process. Janelle Williams is my guest today. She's a professional organizer, published author and speaker, and she really brings us mindset shifts when it comes to getting and STAYING organized.

Today's episode will give you a deep why for inspiration along with steps to help you get started. This episode is perfect for beginners and those already in the midst of their journey. We also touch on having a less cluttered holiday season!

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Today is the perfect episode to press play and do a 20-30 minute mini decluttering session along with me! We're talking about decluttering the toys, and I also go on a little rabbit trail and share my recent decluttering project with you: my entry way, which also included some toys.

Like each Declutter with Me episode, I walk you through my own decluttering, and then I share some tips for your decluttering session. Today's episode is a special edition, because I actually read through Day 12 of Your Minimal-ish Holidays, my 30 day holiday guided journal. This is one...

How do we get intentional about the way we give (and even receive) our gifts as we get closer to the holiday season? Today I'm talking about this topic with Rachael Classi, founder and CEO of Tiny Earth Toys. Rachael shares about Tiny Earth's toy rental subscription which is a great way to get intentional about what's under our trees, but we also talk about our own experiences with gift exchanges with extended family, the struggle of worrying our kids will disappointed when our gifts under the tree align with our values (aka, there's not a ton of them...

Today I have Joey Odom, Cofounder of Aro, on the podcast to talk all about the importance of changing our habits with our phones. Many of us know our habits with picking up our phones and scrolling so often are harming us and our relationships in some way, but it can be difficult to change these habits. Joey brings plenty of research to this conversation to help us build a deep why for working towards real habit change in this area. We talk about practical tips for changing the habit in ourselves, but also in our older kids if...

Today we have a hybrid episode: part solo episode/ part guest episode. I'm bringing you all of my tips for a minimal-ish postpartum, and I'm also bringing on a guest, Dr. Nicole Sparks, board certified OBGYN, to talk about simplifying postpartum care and her biggest tips for new moms.

We go through the four pillars of Minimal-ish living and apply them to postpartum life in today's episode. If you're going through the postpartum period, or will be postpartum in the near future, I hope this episode brings you some helpful tips in what can...

Today we are talking all about having more fun! My guest, Catherine Price, is the author of How to Break up with Your Phone and The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again.

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Today we have a special edition of "Declutter with Me." I'll be walking you through my problem areas in my own kitchen and my thought process when I come across items I'm unsure if I want to keep or declutter. I'll also guide you through a kitchen maintenance declutter before we get to the holiday season. The kitchen is not only the heart of the home- I'd argue it's also the heart of the holiday season.

What makes this a special edition of the "Declutter with Me" series? I'm reading an excerpt from Your...

Today we have a minimalism story from Korie Veidel, a wife and mom to two who was propelled into minimalism through a series of really devastating events in her life. As she first started out in minimalism, she and her husband went to the extreme. They even lived in a tiny home as they were starting their family. As her family grew, her view on minimalism shifted. Today she shares her story including how and why she lives with less, what she has learned from minimalism throughout the years, her journey with social media, her tips for getting started...

Today is Minimal-ish's 200th episode! It's time to stop and celebrate, as we have quite a few milestones to celebrate! At the beginning of September it was Minimal-ish's 5 year birthday, we crossed 3 million downloads, and now we're on our 200th episode!

In today's episode, I'm sharing the story of minimal-ish - how it came to be, the valleys and mountains along the way, and where it's going. I'll also share the top downloaded episodes, my favorite moments on the show, and 5 things I learned about minimalism in 5 years. I loved recording this episode and I am beyond...

Today I'm bringing you a solo episode/ guest episode hybrid to talk all about photo organization and decluttering. This has been a highly requested topic, and I am far from an expert. When I look at digital files and photos, my mind just goes blank on where to start. I knew I needed help in this area, so I went in search of photo decluttering tools and discovered Mylio. I've been grateful to partner with them after using their software to help me get started in an overwhelming decluttering journey.

Today I'm bringing you some general decluttering...

Today, Juliana Ong of Stories of Play is my guest, and we talk all about the importance of play for our kids and how we can foster creative, open ended, independent play. While this is a fun, somewhat light hearted topic, it's also one where intentionality can make all the difference. I can vouch for this because after my conversation with Jules, I changed a lot about our family's play space and the way I approach and view play in our home, and I've seen so much more focused play from my girls.

Jules has so much...

Today my guest is Tyler Moore of Tidy Dad, and you're not going to want to miss this conversation! We dig into Tyler's story and his reason for tidying up his life, and he shares about how physical decluttering lead to emotional decluttering. He also brings practical tips on what it looks like to "surthrive," layer routines, and give yourself grace in the midst of transitions.

This episode brings encouragement for any season, but it's certainly a great one for the back to school season. I hope you listen in and enjoy!

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Today we are finishing off our back to school series with a solo episode all in the name of reflecting and setting ourselves up for an intentional season. We reflect on our back to school yeses and nos, and we apply the four pillars of minimal-ish living to the start of the school year. I'm excited about this episode as I love talking through these four pillars with you, and the school year always holds a special place in my heart! I hope you enjoy it (even if your kids aren't school aged) - reflecting as a new season...

Today I have Mandy Davis as my guest as we talk all things back to school with a focus on homeschooling. Mandy shares her story of why she homeschools (coming from a background with several years as both a teacher and principal), along with how we can simplify learning at home. If you homeschool and you've felt overwhelmed by the massive amount of resources and ideas on the internet, this episode will be a breath of fresh air for you.

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Today's episode is part one in a two part back to school series! It's that time of year when a shift in the routine is coming for many of us. Diana Rene is my guest today, and we're focusing on systems that can simplify some of the most overwhelming parts of the season, like the influx of paper that comes into our homes or the amount of school lunches we have to pack over the next several months. We also talk about simplifying getting out the door in the morning.

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Today we have another episode of our “Declutter with Me” series! I am in the process of tackling our basement, which is where we put everything as we moved into our home. I got several requests to talk about storage spaces of some sort or another: the garage, basement, attic, etc. While I was hesitant because this topic is probably the worst of decluttering, we’re doing it!

I take you through my basement situation, how I’m tackling it, and tips for you as you create a game plan and tackle your own storage area.

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Today is another edition of minimalism stories! I have Leah Franklin of Leah's Simple Life on the show to share her story of how her family has been pursuing less clutter and a simplified life for the past 10 years. She talks about how they keep a 1200 square ft home clutter free with a family of 6, using spacial boundaries, seeking inspiration on the journey, and more! Leah is such a fun, warm, inviting soul- I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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I could barely figure out a name to this episode because my guest, Claudia Erickson, and I talked about so many things packed into one episode when it comes to unplugging to connect with the people in front of us. From helping our kids create better screen habits, to modeling those habits ourselves - Claudia brings a wealth of ideas to keep us and our kids off our phones more. If you find yourself or your kids on your screens more than you'd like to be and you're feeling the negative effects, this episode is bound to bring you...

Today is our Quarterly Q&A for Quarter 3 and I'm excited to be answering a few kid-themed questions!

Here's what we talk about:

-What do you do about the influx of stuff from other people, like grandparents and in laws

-Do you have many outdoor toys? If so, what are your favorites?

-Do you keep baby stuff? What does that look like for you to store stuff to pass down to the next kid?

I also want to remind you we will be starting our content decluttering challenge on...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like there are a million things to do, but you're not sure where that feeling is actually coming from? Of course, a busy life can make us feel this way, but I think our brains are more overwhelmed than ever because of the amount of information we are able to take in thanks to the internet and social media.

If you find yourself scrolling through social media, unsure of why you even opened the app in the first place, this is for you! "Consuming content" isn't a bad thing - there is...

Today I have Tricia Regar of Clean House with Kids as my guest. Tricia has 7 kids, and today she's sharing her story of how her family discovered and embraced minimalism. She also gives us insight into what it's like to live with less when you have a large family, and gives us a glimpse into what challenges she's encountered along with why minimalism has been so beneficial for her family.

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Today my guest is Shay Richter of Front Porch Finances. Shay is a mom of two, a wife, and she's passionate about a less-hustle message when it comes to our finances. Shay shares ways she has saved money and added to her family's income purely by challenging the way she and her family spend their money. In today's episode, she's going to share two of those challenges with us along with a bit about her family's debt free journey, and how we can get creative when it comes to adding income to our family or saving more money.

Today we are talking decluttering our clothes - and we are specifically talking about our own, personal clothes (not our spouse's clothes or our kids' clothes.) I believe this is one of the most impactful areas of the home to declutter because we wake up and make a decision about what to wear every day. A cluttered, overfilled closet doesn't help us in that daily endeavor.

Being that it's summer, this might be the most impactful time of the year to talk about this topic and make sure our closets are only filled with the clothes that...

Today Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead is my guest. She is dedicated to helping others learn how to grow their own food and live a more fulfilling, old-fashioned life. Her practical and authentic style of teaching and storytelling has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of homesteaders across social media and through the top-ranked Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast and the best-selling Prairie Homestead Cookbook.

Jill and I talk all about her story, the benefits of homesteading and living a little more "old-fashioned." Jill shares that this lifestyle isn't just for someone who has acres...

Today we're planning our summer! Not the tangible kind of planning where we're looking at a calendar or planning tips. Instead, we're going through 4 pillars of minimal-ish living and applying them to our summer. The result will be a plan to move forward with a summer that is focused on what matters most to us. We'll talk about:

-What matters most in summer 2023

-Summer decluttering

-Aligning our summer days to what is most important to us

-How we can declutter our minds this summer

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Today I'm bringing you a different episode of our "minimalism stories" series. My guest, Tara, shares her story of minimalism, but also how minimalism helped give her permission to make big changes in her life. We also talk about ways to work with your family when they aren't necessarily minimalists, and some simplified meal planning tips.

If you enjoyed today's episode and you're enjoying the show, share it, or give the podcast a rating or review if you're able to spare an extra minute. I'm so grateful for your support of the show!

Today I'm starting a new series! Each month, I plan to dedicate one solo episode to a behind the scenes of what is working (or not) in my family's minimal-ish lifestyle. I'll start the first several of these by going room by room. These are the perfect episodes to use as a companion to your own decluttering. This week, we are starting in the living room, but many of these tips may apply to any room in the house, so hit play and declutter or tidy wherever you need to!

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Today I have Kelly Briggs of Simple Home Mom as my guest to share her tips on simplifying home management and habits in our homes. I love Kelly because her perspective on home management is a breath of fresh air: both realistic AND attainable. She doesn't shy away from sharing that mess will STILL be there, but we can find ways to manage our home and even enjoy the process along the way.

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Today I'm bringing you a solo episode about a topic that has been on my mind lately - perfectionism and what it steals from us. Lately I've seen a shift in my ability to feel content and a lot of that has been my ability to see notice perfectionism when it shows up in my life. I am bringing you my reflections about what perfectionism steals from us, how it might manifest in our live, and how we can let go when we see it effecting us.

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Today we're talking about stress - something 2/3 of us experience to an extent that it is actually effecting our health. We live in a stressed out society, and dealing with our clutter is one way to help lessen the stress in our everyday life. But there are so many different types of stress we deal with, and some of them we cannot "declutter" out of our lives. An important question becomes "how do we cope with this stress?" Today I have Stacey Littlefield as my guest. She is a master herbalist at Redd Remedies, and she has a degree...

Today I'm bringing you an interview of...myself. I know it sounds strange, but what I mean is I was on another podcast and I loved our conversation so much, I wanted to make sure you heard it here if you didn't get to hear it there. If you love this conversation, I hope you'll go check out the Mom's Overcoming Overwhelm podcast and hear more like it.

On this episode, I share my story with minimalism and how it has been so impactful for me, what minimalism has taught me about myself and...

Today I'm bringing you a mindset shift that I hope will help ease the stress we might feel when other people we have close relationships with or who even live in our homes don't see eye to eye with our minimal-ish lifestyle. How do we choose intentionality with our stuff when it isn't us bringing the stuff into our homes? How do we have conversations with family members who love to bless our kids with plenty of gifts? Sometimes, trying to control it all can cause more stress than having that extra item in our homes.

We...

Today I'm bringing you a Q&A where I answer two longer winded questions - one that I have gotten a lot since our family's most recent move. I hope you enjoy this more personal episode! I'll be doing a Q&A each quarter, so if you have a question you'd like me to answer, send it my way at hi@desiraeendres.com!

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Today I have Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom on the show to share her Minimalism wisdom with us. We focus in on impactful mindset shifts that can help us get rid of more stuff we don't need, even in some of the tougher areas of our home, like our kitchen and our kids' stuff.

Dawn's insights really were eye opening to me, even 5 years into decluttering. Sometimes it just takes thinking of things in a different way, and Dawn helps us do that today. Listen in, and then go declutter something!

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Today's episode stems from a question from a cousin of mine: How do I keep going whenever I'm losing steam? I'm bringing you six tips to keep you going whenever you've run out of energy in your decluttering journey. I'm always cheering you on! And today's episode is exactly that in the form of some actionable tips.

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We've talked recently about the benefits of getting ourselves outside on the podcast, so today's episode is full of practical steps to make it more of a routine for our entire family. We talk about fostering a love of nature in our kids, hiking with kids, and just simple ways to get outside regularly. Holly Horch is a mom to four and owner of All Weather Adventuring where she creates adventure kits to help get our kids enjoying the outdoors more often. I know you'll love this episode and walk away with tons of ideas to adventure more as...

Today I'm talking about one of my favorite topics when it comes to minimalism: Contentment. I love talking about how we can be more grateful and content with what is right in front of us. We discuss three ways we can take small but impactful action to get more content with our homes. Of course, these all apply to other areas of our lives as well. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope you feel a little more content after listening.

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I've been thinking about how minimalism and decluttering can sometimes feel like a surface-level, irrelevant topic in the midst of scary headlines and difficult things that may be going on in our world and our individual lives. I thought a little deeper and realized that minimalism and decluttering can be relevant because it can prompt us to change so much more than just our stuff and our homes.

So why is it that minimalism can be so life changing? How does it trickle down from just our stuff into every area of our lives? Today I'm discussing...

Today I have Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks and mom of 7, as my guest. We talk all about the importance of photos to our kids' "sense of self" and our family culture. We also talk about memory making and how we can do it through simple, budget friendly adventures. Photos + adventuring can help our families grow closer, and I love how this conversation includes so many simple tips to help us do that.

We also talk about the origin story of Chatbooks which was so fun to learn about, and Vanessa shares some of her favorite photo...

Today my guest, Noell Jett, tells us the story of how she and her family built their own dream home with no experience, and encourages us that we are capable of home renovations, or even building a home, too. Noell and her husband did this with multiple kids by their side, and their story is impressive. Noell brings us encouragement for any "new thing" we'd want to embark on where we may feel like a beginner.

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Today I'm coming to you with a solo episode about how we can begin to change our shopping habits. It's so easy to find immediate gratification through shopping in our modern world. We can get an impulse idea to search for something online that we think sounds nice, click a few buttons, and end up with something new and shiny on our doorstep a few days later.

So how do we change our shopping habits if this has been a struggle for us? I'm bringing you tips that include challenges to try and simple tips you can...

Today my guest is Carly of Debt Free Mom. Setting up a budget for ourselves is one thing, but actually following through with it is a while different beast. Carly brings us helpful and attainable tips to help us making tracking our budget part of our routine so we stick to the financial goals we set for ourselves. We also talk about a very relevant topic with rising prices: our grocery budgets. This episode is full of applicable takeaways to help us make budgeting a little easier to start the year.

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Today my guest is Linda McGurk, author of There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather and The Open Air Life. Today we talk about "Friluftsliv" and how this aspect of Nordic culture can benefit us wherever we're from. If you've wanted to convince yourself to get outside more, no matter the weather, this is the episode for you.

Links:

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Today we're shifting the New Year, New You narrative. This episode is for you if you're weary from the new year new you marketing, or just don't have the energy for a whole life overhaul/ big resolutions as we start a new year.

I hope this episode encourages you that we can make impactful change in small, sustainable ways.

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I hope you enjoy this end of year Q&A! Thank you for sending in questions. This was a fun way to end the year and I hope to do it more often in the new year!

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Today I am honored to have Emily Ley as my guest. She recently wrote a devotional book titled Sure as the Sunrise, and in today's episode, we focus in on the idea of creating a word for the year along with how to create a grace filled morning routine that will work for whatever your life looks like right now.

This conversation is so encouraging and comes at the perfect time of year as we are looking towards the fresh start of the new year, but I hope this episode reminds you that any day can be...

Today I'm taking you through a reflection to help you set a meaningful goal or two (or three) that you'll be more likely to keep for 2023. We reflect a bit on this past year and then dive right into some questions that will make sure your goals are deeply anchored in your priorities and what matters most to you. I hope this episode is helpful, as using this mindset for goals that I set has been extremely helpful for me.

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Today's episode is the second in the Minimalism Stories series. My guest, Mary Simpson, shares her story about how downsizing and a health scare brought her into minimalism. She also gives great advice for getting started along with tackling sentimental items, something she personally struggles with in her journey.

Find Mary on Instagram at minimalism_with_mary

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Today we're recapping and reflecting on some of the main points of the last several episodes as we get specific on what matters most to us this holiday season, what we can plan for so we make sure it happens, create a yes and no list for the season, and make sure we're also taking care of ourselves.

I hope this episode is one that allows you some time and gives you some ideas to really reflect on making this holiday season one that you and your family love.

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Warning: As with many holiday episodes, we are talking about gifts, the emphasis of gifts, and gifts under the tree. If this might be something you don't want your kids to hear, you may want to listen with earbuds in! :)

Today's episode is full of ideas to make the holidays fun and special for our kids, but also intentional and enjoyable for the entire family. My guest, Tasheena Ticer of The Cinnamon Mom, brings us a look into her family's traditions and how she celebrates the holidays intentionally, making sure to bring both fun and meaning to...

Today's episode is full of ideas to make the holidays fun and special for our kids, but also intentional and enjoyable for the entire family. My guest, Tasheena Ticer of The Cinnamon Mom, brings us a look into her family's traditions and how she celebrates the holidays intentionally, making sure to bring both fun and meaning to the holiday season for her kids.

Tasheena shares plenty of practical ideas that we can take and use this holiday season, but she also brings us some important reminders to be realistic about our own energy this holiday season, because...

We are getting Hygge again on the show because it has been one of the most popular topics recently on minimal-ish, and I personally wanted to learn even more. This time, I went straight to the source: Denmark. I started following Diane in Denmark on her Youtube channel a while back, and I knew she was the perfect one to teach us how to Hygge our way through the winter and holiday season. We talk about several different ways to get through a long winter and to celebrate the season by actually planning Hygge into our days.

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How are you feeling about gifts this holiday season? Whether you're all about simplifying your gift giving (and receiving) for your family, or you just want to get more intentional and planned out, today's episode is for you!

Gift giving and receiving can feel a little sticky when minimal-ish living is one of our values. The holiday season can be full of stress- stress on our budget, stress on our time, all because of the stuff. So, how do we realign the way we do gifts this holiday season with our values?

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Today I talk with Sharon Marcus of The Realized Home. Sharon is an interior designer with a philosophy that we can keep our decor simple, within our budgets, and still allow it to be incredibly meaningful as it reflects us and the story of our family. Today she brings a gold mine of practical tips to help us find our decor style, stick to it (aka don't buy excess) and get creative in decorating in meaningful ways. She also talks about how we can keep our holiday decor simple but festive.

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Today I'm bringing you part two of this series of what I've learned while decluttering with my daughter. I'm bringing you my process and what has made decluttering easier with my 5 year old as I've handed over the reigns of deciding what stuff to let go of and given her most of that choice.

I also briefly talk about decluttering toddler things as well.

I hope this episode helps you in some way when it comes to decluttering with your kids, even if they really feel attached to all of their things.

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I'm bringing you a two part series on what I'm learning as I declutter with my 5 year old daughter. First, we are starting with a reflection. Next week we will get a little more practical with the how.

As I was cleaning up my home, doing a nightly reset, this question occurred to me and caused me to reflect. Is our pursuit of minimalism selfish if we have kids. I've seen similar questions discussed in minimalism focused Facebook Groups, and I really wanted to reflect on it for my own home.

In this episode, I...

My first solo episode of each month will cover something I'm simplifying - today, that is my wardrobe. I've talked about creating a uniform on this podcast before, about three years ago, so I felt it was time to update you on this process and how I'm using it to simplify my wardrobe postpartum.

I hope you take away something from this episode that will help you simplify your clothing and create a closet full of only the clothes you love and feel good in.

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Today I'm talking with Kat Steck all about her cross country move from LA to Nashville. She's a mom to two young kids who sold nearly everything her family owned and refurnished her new home completely secondhand. This conversation is full of tips on secondhand selling and shopping whether you are moving or not.

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Today I'm talking with Jamie Erickson of The Unlikely Homeschool all about the concept of Hygge and how we can apply it to our homes and lives. We go beyond the aesthetics of Hygge and talk about how we can use it as a way to choose comfort, joy, connection, and find contentment in our current season.

Find Jamie's book, Holy Hygge, here.

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Today I'm bringing you a solo episode of something I've been learning lately. I hope this idea of learning when to call it enough, stop trying so hard and stop striving for perfectionism resonates with you if you've been feeling tired, run down, even overwhelmed.

It's so easy to just never settle in an area of our life because we always think we need to improve. We see others who are better than us or more of an expert than us on social media. We see a new way of doing something we are already doing fine...

Today I'm bringing you a mini episode to share a podcast I've been loving that is a part of Cloud10 Media - the network Minimal-ish is a part of. I've been so grateful to work alongside of amazing podcasters like Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms.

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is hosted by Rachel Nielson, a lover of practical ideas, conversations with kindred spirits, and her two wild miracle children who keep life interesting. She combined all of these passions when creating her podcast. After a long fight to become a mother, Rachel truly believed...

Today starts our minimalism stories series which will return every 5 or so episodes. I am so excited to be starting this series that is all about sharing our stories and being encouraged by the journeys of others.

My guest Emily McDermott shares her journey on her blog, Simple By Emmy. She is a mom of two and shares how her journey to minimalism helped her through a season of infertility, along with a season of growing her family. She gives extremely helpful tips for getting started as she shares where she started decluttering, resources that helped her...

In today's episode, we are bringing you a unique topic that we haven't approached on the podcast: Yoga, breath-work, and meditation. My guest, Dr. Chelsea Jackson Robert, is an internationally celebrated Peloton yoga teacher, and she's the perfect one to bring this conversation about yoga onto the show today. Chelsea is currently on the road to motherhood, and she shares some ways yoga can help us in our parenthood, as well as ways we can use it to help our kids adjust back to school (her doctorate is in education, and she brings so much value to this conversation...

Some of my favorite things to hear from guests on the podcast? The two questions I always ask - what are they simplifying? What are they loving?

Today I answered one of those questions as I went through 5 things I'm simplifying and changing/shifting as we head to this back to school season.

I hope this episode helps you think up some ideas of what you could simplify before or as the school year starts!

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Today I'm taking you through a reflection that I did myself as I started to think about the upcoming school year. Life gets busier for many of us - how can we make sure to make it about what matters most?

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Today I talk with Carly Adams of Tidy Revival all about how to get organized when you're not an organized person. We focus in on organizing the kids spaces and sentimental items.

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Today I'm giving you action steps to help you give a purpose to each closet in your house, declutter it, and organize it. Closets tend to be a place where clutter gathers, and this episode can be a companion to help you declutter any closet in your house. These tips also apply to most rooms in the house, so listen in and do some decluttering with me!

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Today I'm talking with Lydia of Love This For You all about her best thrifting and secondhand shopping tips.

Lydia has created a thriving clothing reselling business which she does part time, in addition to working in marketing. She loves having many different creative projects on the go and enjoys inspiring others with her endeavors. She has adopted a simplified lifestyle that allows her to be present as mom and wife while also pursuing her passions.

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Today's episode is a bonus episode where we are approaching a topic a little off the norm for minimal-ish, but one I think is important! It's also different because I got to interview the owner of a company that I have benefited from, and that I'm also partnering with. I'm grateful to get to hear more of the heart behind a company that has helped me, along with being able to partner with them to sponsor this episode. Please note: Anytime we approach a topic that dives into health, it is NOT medical advice.

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Today is a reflective episode where I go through some questions to help us look at our days currently and rearrange to find space for things that are restful and recharge us. I also discuss a quote about burnout that has been going viral and what I think might truly cause burnout. I hope this quick episode is one that you enjoy and even take action on if you need it!

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When I heard Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less talk about how she travels with carry-ons only anytime she does air travel, even with a family of five, I knew I had to have her on the show to break this down a bit for us!

Rachelle has been applying minimalism to travel since right after she made minimalism a part of her home, and she brings so many great tips and mindset ships for us on this episode to do the same. Listen in and enjoy your travels this summer with less stuff and more...

Laundry is one of those household chores that we can't avoid. It seems to always be waiting for us. How can we fit it into our days without letting it take up too much of our time (but also getting it done?)

Today I'm talking with Amy Eilers, mom of four and home systems and rhythms expert, all about the laundry. We talk about...

I’m so excited to introduce the 10 Minute Mysteries podcast, which is part of the brand-new American Girl Podcast Network.

Narrated by the co-host of The Psychologists are In, Maggie Lawson, this mysterious, suspenseful podcast takes listeners on a fun and spooky journey and is PERFECT for listening together as a family.

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A question I've gotten lately as we've recently added to the family? "Do you regret getting rid of so much baby stuff?" or "What should I do with the baby/ kid stuff when I'm not sure when or if we will use it again?"

Today, I'm approaching this question and sharing my why for getting rid of baby stuff a couple of years ago, and why we don't regret it. I'm also sharing some questions to help you make your own decision on this along with some roadblocks that you might have to overcome along the way!<...

Today I have Joshua Becker back on the podcast to talk about his newest book, Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life. In his book, Joshua details 8 distractions that keep us from living an intentional life, and today we are talking in depth about two of those distractions. We cover the distraction of fear and the distraction of technology - two distractions I believe so many of us struggle with.

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Today I'm talking with you solo about having a great (and intentional) summer. We talk about how we can use our time, plan ahead, declutter a bit, and choose gratitude to help set us up for an intentional summer. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, make sure to dive in to the mini course for a deeper dive on intentionality this summer (and in every season). Find it at desiraeendres.com/yourintentionalsummer

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Today I'm sharing my conversation with Jess Massey of Hustle Sanely. Jess Massey is the host of The Hustle Sanely Podcast, a planner creator, and the founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. She uses The 5 Keys to Hustling Sanely™ to teach busy women how to pursue their dreams while prioritizing their mental health and relationships.

We talk about what it means to Hustle Sanely, how to have a peacefully productive day, her 5 step daily planning process, and how to plan your weeks around your priorities such as relationships and self care.

I absolutely lov...

Today I'm talking about The Phrase "The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side," and a recent run in I had on this mindset. 

Through navigating these feelings in my own life, I realized there were three problems that get us in this mindset. 

In today's episode, I present these three problems or "stories we're telling ourselves" and suggest new narratives to replace them and move past this mindset. 

We talk about 

1. The issue of wanting to run from tough circumstances or conflict

2. Comparison & Contentment

3. "finding" an e...

Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves. 

Things we talk about:

-Denaye's work with Simple Families

-Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting

-Her Simple Manifesto

-Positive discipline/positive parenting

-Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a p...

Today I chat with Erica of the Life on Purpose Movement about realistic minimalism and how minimalism can benefit everyone- but it isn't one size fits all. She talks about how minimalism and slow living has changed for her has her family has grown and her kids have gotten older, and how it can change for us within our seasons. We also chat about time management and how minimalism can truly help us own our time.

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On today's episode, I am honored to interview one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. Her new book, I Just Haven't Learned That Yet, is full of stories of how we cope with unexpected change, letting go of previous seasons, and embracing the present. I know Shauna's grace filled words and wisdom will encourage you just as they did for me.

We discuss:

-The namesake of her book and her family's mantra: "I Just Haven't Learned That Yet."

-Coping when life no longer looks the way you planned it to (dealing with unexpected...

Does a baby really need the 150+ items you'll find on an "essential" registry checklist? The answer, of course, is no, and today I'm bringing four tips/ mindset shifts to help us stay minimal when we are shopping for baby (and even our growing bodies) while pregnant.  Links:

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Today I talk with you solo and transparently about budgeting mistakes my husband and I have made on our debt free journey that have made it really hard for us to make any progress.

I share 8 mistakes along with how we changed them to make budgeting easier and make it make more sense for us and our family. My hope is that if you can relate to budgeting and finances feeling hard, what we've learned along the way might help you make some simple yet effective changes as well!

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Today I talk with Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget! I love how Allison makes paying off debt and budgeting easier to understand. Her mission to make women feel condient in their finances is one I have personally benefitted from, and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you today!

Today, Allison and I talk about:

-Her debt free story

-Impulse spending and Allison's personal struggle with it.

-How to tackle the habit of impulse spending

-How debt can play into our identity and what to do to grow...

Remember: It's okay to change your mind.

At least, that's what I'm reminding myself.

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Today I talk with Patrice Washington, best selling author and speaker, all about her 6 pillars of wealth, pursuing purpose in our work and lives, and redefining wealth. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast and I believe it will meet you wherever you are at and encourage you! Thanks for listening in!

Today we talk about:

-Patrice’s story and why she is passionate about what she does.

-Work Life Balance: What a purposeful workday looks like for her, including how and why she includes staying present with he...

Today I talk with Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less, author of Messy Minimalism. Rachelle and I talk about how perfectionism can be debilitating on our road to a less cluttered life, and how we can move past it and define minimalism for ourselves.

Forgive me for my technical difficulties in this interview, which you won't notice until the end. Our conversation was cut slightly short because of tech issues, but I also talk a little bit about what you missed in my recap at the end of the episode.

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If you haven't set goals yet for the new year, there is still time! This isn't your typical goal setting episode. We focus in on reflection prompts and a few ideas for "goal setting" for the new year that might be a little gentler or more attainable than your typical lengthy new year's goal setting session.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and if nothing else, I hope it gives you some space to reflect as we begin a new year.

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Coming to you with a holiday episode on making the season less about stress and more about what is meaningful to you this time of year. Plus, a little bonus chat about gifts and minimalism!

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I've missed you! I took a long break from the podcast - unexpected - details of why can be found in this episode!

What else can you expect from this episode? I decided to come back with a Q&A. I put out a question box on instagram to see what you all wanted to hear about, and the questions fell under three categories: pregnancy/baby, minimalism, and work.

I hope you enjoy this episode - cozy up with a warm drink & we'll catch up on some things! 

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Keep meal planning simple this back to school season - or any season that feels busier for you. This episode is full of tips that my guest and I truly use to keep things simple in the kitchen, especially when life feels a little more complicated.

Meal planning can be one of the most time consuming things we do for our families and ourselves - from planning to shopping to prepping. So, when we have less time, what are some ways we can simplify it while continuing to nourish our families with healthy meals?

I...

Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with Christy Wright. We talked all about balance - what it means and why we are always in search of it. I absolutely love Christy's take on balance, the way it looks different in different seasons, and how we can achieve it. We also talk about to - do lists and calendars and ways we can make them actually work for us.

You can pre-order her book here: Take Back Your Time

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Today I'm talking with professional photographer, Jenna Arvidson, all about photos of our family: the ones you take and the ones taken of you.

Most of us have a smartphone which can make us feel the pressure of constantly capturing the moments of our kids and lives in general- but sometimes the phone/photos can be a distraction and keep us from being present, and almost always we take about a million but only print out a few. Today, Jenna gives us tips on how to get the photos we will actually cherish of our families and...

Today I'm sharing a bit of my own body image journey. The first half of the episode is reflection that I hope you'll find relatable, while the second half is more actionable, with steps you can take to find more confidence in your body today.

This topic is important, especially as we approach summer, and I hope you'll find some value in today's episode!

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Today I talk with personal stylist Jammie Baker about how we can dress our current bodies with confidence. Yes, even in our postpartum, post-kids bodies. We talk all about the process of finding a personal style that works, curating a closet full of clothes that fit our bodies NOW, and how to let go of the ones that don't. We also talk about actionable and simple steps to getting started, along with tips to getting dressed and feeling confident this summer. I love this conversation because it is full of actionable steps to help you get started today!

Let's declutter an overwhelming space together today - this episode can apply to any "catch all" space you have in your home! I don't have all the answers, but we are doing this together. My catch all closet now has a purpose and it's a breath of fresh air - I hope you'll feel the same when you're done decluttering. Tune in & declutter with me!

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Today we are decluttering again together - I walk you through what my decluttering session looked like as I decluttered my daughter's room- specifically her clothes. Her clothes seem to multiply even if I don't bring them into the home, so this is definitely a point of overwhelm for me. I answer the question "what do I keep" when it comes to kids clothes for future siblings, and I also talk over the mindset shifts I've had around kids clothes, and how I declutter as I go instead of always waiting until things get out of hand.

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Today I'm taking you on a decluttering session with me! This is part of a new series where we will go room by room together and I'll let you in on my thoughts as I declutter.

Decluttering used to be a major topic on the podcast, and I could use some maintenance decluttering. Springtime brings about the motivation to bring peace to our homes, so let's do it together.

For the first episode, I go over questions to ask yourself if you have a hard time letting go of things or feel guilt over doing...

Today I'm talking about the one in one out rule - a very basic rule of maintenance decluttering. However, I'm not just talking about our stuff. I talk about how this rule can apply to our days and our minds as well.

I specifically dive deeper into how this rule can help declutter our days/minds to go along with the many episodes of burnout we've had so far this year on the show. I get real about something that has been missing from my days, and my one in, one out to help add it back...

I hope you enjoy today's conversation on all things books and reading! I have been so inspired by Alissa's journey to reading 100+ books last year, and have enjoyed following along with her as she continues to read an impressive amount in 2021. Join us in a fun and informative conversation on reading, habit building, reading with toddlers, and book recommendations!

Links:

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Adult books: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta’Nehisi Coates They Ca...

Today I'm talking with you about a new mantra I've been telling myself: It's okay to take time to adjust.

I talk you through what this has meant to me and what it could mean for you, and take you through how I personally apply it in my own life with a list of non negotiables and bare minimums.

My hope is that this episode provides some grace and freedom if you've been in a season of change and adjustment.

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Today I'm talking with Lauren Jones, a mom of 3 (3 and under) about simplifying how we feed our families and just life in general. I hope you enjoy our conversation and find encouragement in the idea of not overcomplicating things as you listen in.

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Today I'm talking about the "burnout prevention plan" I created for myself and encouraging you to do the same!

Find my other two recent episodes on a similar topic here:

Pandemic Burnout Q&A

Losing Yourself In Motherhood, Burnout, and Anxiety

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Today I'm talking about a topic that was requested quite a while back by a listener: Growth Mindset. Specifically, I talk about how it can be a game changer when it comes to building habits, and I spend time talking about what a fixed mindset is vs. a growth mindset, and how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. We'll also talk about how this might help you declutter your home as well!

I hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one.

Today I'm honored to have my friend Sarah Erichsen on the podcast to share her story of anxiety and burnout that she has struggled through over the past year. She shares her story vulnerably and includes several tips for women who feel like they have lost themselves in motherhood, or held off a passion that is so much of who they are due to taking care of little ones. If you've ever felt like you've lost a bit of yourself along your motherhood journey, or if you've struggled with anxiety and burnout, this one is for you. 

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This podcast has been on a journey of its own - and I'm here to tell you all about it before you hit play. It will help with any confusion, I promise!

I'm so glad you're here!

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Today I am bringing back the Q&A we used to do on the podcast once a month! My Q&A cohost Catherine Williams from @themilspousemanual is here to answer questions with me and we cover some things you might be feeling if you've been stuck at home for the greater part of the last year (so many of us have!)

Grab a cup of something warm, listen in, and remind yourself you're not alone in feeling these things! Find Catherine on Instagram here

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Today I talk with Stephanie Seferian of The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast. We talk about what it looks like to walk in a realistic way, incrementally towards a more eco friendly life. While "zero waste" often feels unattainable, Stephanie gives us the "why" and the "how to" when it comes to realistically taking small steps towards a more sustainable life.

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Today I'm sharing my journey with healing my relationship with movement, food and my body - a journey that I'm still on but that I've shared quite a bit of on instagram. I've gotten requests to share it as a podcast episode, so here it is! I fully believe the way we approach our health and the relationship we have with food and our bodies is a huge part of an intentional life.

I talk about:

-Messages the health/ fitness industry sends us

-How eating less isn't really a good long term solution...

Today's episode will motivate you to dig a little deeper and look inside yourself for the root of your money habits. A great way to start this year is to get intentional with your finances - a life changing but tough change to make. I'm honored to have Rachel Cruze as my guest today for this important conversation.

We talk about:

-"Money Classrooms" and how the way we grew up affects the way we look at (and spend) money.

-Money habits related to our money classrooms

-Tips for saving money<...

Today's episode is a little bit different. I think reflection is so important, so as we come to the end of the year, I'm asking questions and guiding you through a reflection on this year, along with encouraging you to set intentional goals based in what truly matters to you. We even end with one of my favorite things: a surrender list as we move to next year!

Links:

Simple Morning Lists

Podcast Website

Hustle Free Goal Setting

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Today I talk with one of my favorite people on the internet, Kat Steck, all about simpifying this season and celebrating it according to your own values. We discuss gift giving, putting less pressure on ourselves to do things we don't want to do, making new traditions, less consumerism, frugal traditions, and more.

Kat just created an extremely affordable course diving deeper into all of this which you can find here.

Links:

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Today we're talking all about working from home - I give 10 different tips total (okay, really 12 if you count the first 2 that apply across the board), but we break it up into two different sections.

I've worked from home in some way, shape, or form for four years now. I worked part time in the margins of my full time job, then in the margins of stay at home motherhood, and now I work full time from home.

While all 10 can probably apply to most situations, the first five apply more to full time work...

Today's episode is a practical one on getting ourselves in the right mindset to take the time and space needed to shop intentionally this season.

We talk about list making, giving ourselves enough time, different ways to be more intentional with our shopping/ spending this season, and I go a little more into detail about how we do secondhand shopping for Christmas in our house.

I hope you enjoy this lighthearted yet purposeful chat about holiday shopping!

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I talk with Ashley Brown of Routine & Things today. We cover what it means to set life giving routines and be kind to yourself in the midst of following through with them. We also talk about what to do when a routine isn't working anymore in the midst of changing seasons and how to adhere to routines when you feel like you just maybe aren't a consistent person. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the topic and I know Ashley's perspective will encourage you!

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A short encouragement today - that you don't always have to strive to be and do all the things.

In a season of change and transition, or in any season where you have a lot on your plate - if there's something you're striving for that is overwhelming you, this is an encouragement to table it for now.

You don't have to fully let it go - just set it aside til things are less chaotic and you can decide to pick it up again.

Listen in for more as we continue talking...

I'm so excited to bring you the first episode of the podcast with the new name, With Intention! Check out the trailer I released to understand the change a little better!

Today I'm diving into a question that I repeatedly got from listeners during the break I took with the podcast - how is it going? How are all the changes going? How is your new job?

Because I got so many questions like this, and others related to adjustments and changes that life brings us, I'm starting a quick series for a few episodes...

A short trailer explaining the change from Minimal-ish to With Intention - I wanted to do this for a long time, and I hope you love what is to come!

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A little mini episode that was on my heart in the midst of Prime Day (s) and all the other "holiday" sales going on right now!

I hope this encourages you and makes you think a little more intentionally in your shopping this season.

Stay tuned tomorrow for a little bit of change around this space :)

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Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with The Nester, Myquillyn Smith. We talk all about cozy minimalism when decorating and hosting in every season.

Links:

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Myquillyn's website

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In today's episode I talk with homeschooling mom of three (three under five!) about some tips + tricks to schooling at home, whether you are choosing to do so or have to do so due to the current pandemic. Enjoy this episode full of encouragement for creating a learning environment within the home.

Links:

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Join my friend Alex Kozak , a professional organizer, and me as we talk through decluttering + organizing the kitchen, and most importantly, keeping it that way! This is part of a new series where we will go room by room through our homes, one room per month! Listen to the end for a challenge to help you get started.

Links: Alex on Instagram

Alex's Website

Podcast Website

Simple Morning Lists

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We're celebrating one million downloads this week! Wow! Thank you so much for listening in and being a part of this community! Today I thought I'd take it back to basics for another week and talk about some reflections and processes that can help us apply a minimal-ish approach to any room. I hope this helps give you some motivation + clarity if you have an area to tackle in your home!

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Today we're going back to basics and talking about the definition of this elusive trendy phrase we throw around: "Intentional Living." Does it look a certain way? Is it only achievable for certain lifestyles? Let's discuss!

We'll also talk about how we can live intentionally in the midst of a pandemic (4+ months into it and it looks like it won't be going away anytime soon.) How do we live fully + purposefully when the world feels so upside down?

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Tune in today for a pretty big announcement + an episode all about change. If you're feeling pulled towards any type of change in your own life, especially career change, this episode is for you!

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Today I'm chatting with Janet Elsbach, author of Extra Helping, on a way we can build community and help our people at a time they need it most.

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Today I'm coming to you solo and talking about 6 simple ways we can make our health a priority for life, not just for a 30 day challenge.

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Today my guest Jen Brazeal is breaking it down for you - how can we organize our photos in an intentional way without feeling overwhelmed with the amount of photos or how behind we are in organizing them (you'll see that is the case for me!).

I hope you enjoy this actionable episode!

Find Jen on Instagram

Jen's 5 Day Photo Challenge

Desirae on Instagram

Podcast Website

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Today I'm bringing you a quick solo episode full of real talk and some simple tips to prioritize your mental health when the world feels crazy (kind of like it has all of 2020 so far).

Links:

Podcast Episode about The Joy of Movement

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This week I have a conversation with Haley Williams- she shares her story of the many phases of working mom life she's been through, gives some work at home mom tips, helps us declutter our work, gives us permission to let go of what isn't working, and helps us approach the idea of mom guilt as working moms.

Whether you work inside or outside of the home- this conversation will encourage you.

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I'm coming to you solo today with a chat on stuff (material things) and what I've learned about it over the last 2+ years of my minimalish journey. I'm also having an honest conversation with you about impulse purchases and bad shopping habits and sharing 3 tips that help me cut back on this struggle in my own life. I hope you enjoy this short + to the point episode, friend!

Links:

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Today I'm talking with Malinda Fuller about her family's adventure living on wheels and traveling the country while they homeschool and work remotely. We also talk about "hustle" culture and the stories it tells us versus a life of presence and rest. I absolutely love this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well!

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Today I talk with Rachel Macy Stafford, the Hands Free Mama. She's a mom, New York Times Bestselling Author, and we're talking today all about the idea of living as our authentic selves rather than seeking perfectionism in who we think we are expected to be, and how living this way in our own lives can lead to true connection and less pressure on our kids. 

This conversation encouraged me so much, and no matter if you're a parent or not, this will resonate with you.

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Today I'm talking with you solo about building habits- something I've struggled with for a long time in my life. I've slowly but surely overcome my struggle with building the habits I want into my life over the past few years, and I've taken a look back into my journey to see what has made the biggest difference. I'm sharing my biggest "secret" that I've discovered plus a few other tips that make a big difference. I hope this short episode gives you the encouragement you need to believe you can build positive habits into your life.

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Emily Thomas, host of one of my favorite podcasts, Mom Struggling Well, joins me today to talk about how to get through when the struggle feels very real... like, you know, when you're living in the midst of a pandemic.

We talk about her W.E.L.L framework to help us take action in the midst of struggle.

Links:

Emily's Podcast

Emily on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

Podcast Website

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Today I'm talking to my friend Diana Rene from The Decluttered Mom all about minimal-ish living, from the basics of getting started with decluttering, tackling emotional clutter, her most impactful routines, plus how community can impact our success when overhauling our homes. I hope this helps encourage you through any current decluttering projects you may be taking on, friend!

Links: Join Diana's decluttering challenge (begins April 6th)

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Desirae on Instagram

Podcast Website

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Today I talk with Jennifer Allwood, author of Fear is not the Boss of You, about why we so often feel stuck as women and how we can move past this feeling + move beyond our fears. She gives us tangible steps that we can put into practice in any season of life, and we also discuss this topic in light of the current pandemic we are living through.

Links:

Preorder Fear is Not the Boss of You

Jennifer's Website

Jennifer on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

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Today I'm talking with Mandy Yang, A Konmari Consultant Trainee, all about the Konmari method for decluttering your home. This is one of the most well known methods for decluttering, and Mandy tells her story about how Konmari helped her family declutter for good and get out of debt, plus gives us a step by step and tips for getting started. If you're looking to declutter your home, this episode is a great place to start!

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A short episode addressing the current chaos, getting real about how I'm feeling about it all, and hoping to help you feel less alone, if nothing else. 

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Today I talk with author Christine Platt, who shares her minimalish adventures over at @afrominimalist. She is such an inspiration, and today we talk about her journey to minimalism, her journey to writing diverse childrens literature, and how we can create mirrors and windows for our kids.

I hope you enjoy this warm and lovely conversation with Christine!

Links: 

Christine on Instagram

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Desirae on Instagram

Slow Living Challenge

A guide to getting started with minimalism

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Today I have two guests on (for the first time ever) to chat about real self care and making self care happen in our lives. "Self Care" has become a buzzword, and maybe an overused one, but the concept is an important one to discuss, and an important part of an intentional life.

Join me as I chat with the hosts of "Not Your Mother's Podcast" all about simple ways to make self care happen, getting over the roadblocks that keep us from it, and what "real" self care even means. Links:

Not Your Mother's...

This week's episode is my monthly Q&A with my friend Catherine of @theminimalcolonial! We approached the topic of health and fitness this month - we hope it encourages you if this is an area of discouragement in your life! //Links// Faster Way to Fat Loss

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Home Workout Options Mentioned

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Today I'm chatting with you solo about some ways to combat discontentment + this concept I like to call "Happy home Hour" which is a way I work towards making maintenance decluttering and simply taking care of my home into my week. In the first half of the episode we dive into contentment a bit, and I talk to you about some ways I've found myself discontent and some things that can help us combat that discontent feeling. Maintenance decluttering is one of them! We then dive into chatting about a system I use to do that! I hope you...

I love minimalism- so much so that I talk about some aspect of it pretty much every single week. But I was also intrigued to have a conversation with my friend Indiana, who doesn't love the concept of minimalism, mostly because she's wary of the trend.

Through our conversation, we uncover that it's not true minimalism that she doesn't love, but what is portrayed of it. We talk about other ways to seek peace other than through simplifying our possessions, though we both agree that is one way to do so.

It's a fun and...

Can Homesteading be for everyone? Many of us will probably never live "off the grid" or even grow our own food, but how can we take principles of homesteading and benefit from bringing them into our everyday life? We can all benefit from this aspect of getting back to the basics and slowing down.

I talk to Stephanie Leaf about slowing down, her definition of Simple Living (which I absolutely love!), her family's journey with homesteading, and practical steps for cooking from scratch that any family can implement.

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The longest title ever for an episode that covers all kind of different questions! Catherine and I are back at it, answering your questions!

Once a month we tackle questions we get from you! Remember that we're not experts on all of these topics, but rather coming to you with a REAL perspective and sharing what works for us - we hope it will inspire you to find what works for you (and maybe feel less alone in what you're struggling with!)

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Today I chat with Megan Jedlinksi - fellow minimal-ish toddler mom and former personal stylist all about how (and why) to have less in our closets, doing better with what we buy, and how we can simply show up in our everyday lives. I hope you leave this episode encouraged, friend!

Megan on Instagram

Megan’s Website

Desirae on Instagram

Podcast Website (access these show notes there!)

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Kylie and I discuss her family's journey to minimalism and becoming debt free. Join me for this encouraging conversation where we discuss:

-respecting our kids when we're decluttering

-how minimalism benefits our kids

-unconventional advice for the debt free journey

-turning off our phones (to be more present)

Find Kylie on Instagram

Other Links:

Digital Minimalism

Free Minimalism Guide

Desirae on Instagram

Podcast Website

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Join me for this special edition, bonus episode to celebrate half a million downloads of the podcast!

Today I'm talking about the windy road to creative "success" by telling the story of minimal-ish (it's surely not a straight path) PLUS talking about something I don't normally talk about - Podcasting!

At the end of the episode I give 5 tips for a successful podcast in case YOU have one or you're wanting to start one. I believe these are just a few things that have helped minimal-ish see the success it has. Though this isn't normal...

I'm so excited to share with you my conversation with Allie Casazza. She's a mom of four and decluttered her home with 3 under 3 crawling around and she's here with a life giving message for moms plus a kick in the pants conversation about taking action on the things you want to do (like, declutter, even when you have a lot of kids.)

Find Allie:

On her Website

On Instagram

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On her website

On Instagram

Show Notes

Other Things We Mention

I hope this short episode encourages you to start 2020 (and each day) by letting go of something before adding something to your list.

I also talk about why January 1st isn't magical...and why it is.

Links:

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Simple Morning Lists

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It was so fun to do this reflective episode and I hope it prompts you to do your own 10 things you've learned in 10 years, plus inspires you in some way. 

Some other things I mention:

simplemorninglists.com

Episode 18 (wardrobe)

Episode 20

Episode 1

Podcasting Resource

Intentionally.co

Desirae on Instagram

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Catherine and I took your questions on anything and everything under the minimalism and intentional living umbrella, and what we came up with was an episode on the beginning of minimalism, plus our favorite rooms and systems now, and a whole lot of talk on postpartum and new motherhood. We even chat about some of our favorite baby essentials.

We get very real in this episode and my hope is that it will make you feel a little less alone in your journey and encourage you in some way!

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Today on the show I’m taking you through some heart filled, purpose centered reflecting on this past year. I’ll ask you questions as we go through to help you think of a hustle free, purpose filled goal for next year (more than one of course if you’d like!). We’ll also work on starting with contentment as we move into a new year, and choose a word for the year, but make it a little more tangible to act on that word.

At the end, I give you a peek into Simple Morning Lists and let...

Today I'm talking with Expert Thrifter Kat Steck of The Junkyard Journals. Kat is passionate about conscious consumerism and the good we can do by shopping secondhand first. Today, she's giving us the why behind thrifting plus simple, effective methods for shopping secondhand without losing our minds & wasting our time. We also talk about donation centers and the best options for where we can donate our stuff.

Links:

Kat on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

Thrifting apps are really great because they all provide referral programs and $$ off your first purchase! 

Today we're talking about simplifying the holiday season, starting from the outside (our environment) and moving deeper (our schedule/ mindset). I'm bringing you a four day holiday decluttering challenge that you can start whenever you are ready plus 6 steps to simplifying the holidays and really focusing in on what truly matters to you this season!

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Links:

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Today we're talking about a thing that matters- the way we view ourselves. This matters for so many reasons; the way we view ourselves contributes to the fullness in which we live each day and it also sets an example for our kids. So, how in the world do we get a positive body image when impossible beauty standards bombard us? Today, I'm chatting with my friend Blake about this topic as she candidly shares her own story (and I share a bit of mine, too).

Blake shares tangible, practical, and relatable ways we can choose to...

I'm coming to you with a short bonus episode on one of my favorite holidays- Thanksgiving. What does the best Thanksgiving Ever include? Listen in to find out - and of course, it doesn't have anything to do with food!

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This practical episode will help you shift your habits to pay off your debt for good! We talk about minimalism & finances and how to really change our habits and get on track financially. Check out my guest, Jen Smith, at the links below, including her new book full of practical advice on the topic!

If you are wanting to pay down debt or reach other financial goals, this episode is for you, friend! Listen in!

Links:

Simple Morning Lists

Pay off your Debt for Good

No Spend Challenge Guide<...

Today is the first of a new monthly series on the show where I'm bringing on a co-host, Catherine Williams, to answer questions you all ask! November's topic is Minimalism and The Holidays and we got so many great questions. We covered overarching topics of holiday decor, gifts, mental health, and relationships and got to the nitty gritty details on all of these topics as much as possible!

We laugh a lot & also get pretty serious about some heavy topics.

I hope you enjoy this new format! If you have a topic suggest for future...

Kari on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

The podcast website

Simple Morning Lists

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Courtney is a mom, wife, business owner & student who writes about about boundaries and healing. Today she's giving us a little boundaries 101 and empowering us to being drawing lines where we need them and building ourselves up in the process. I absolutely love her message and I know you will, too! Links:

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Today I chat with Catherine Williams, a minimalist mom & counseling professional, about how minimalism can affect our relationships (both positive & negative) and what to do when we have people close to us not on board with our lifestyle change. We also dig into the issue of gifts in a timely way (holidays right around the corner!)

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Today I'm coming to you solo, which I do about once a month now, on the topic of social media. This is something I've reflected with and experimented on and off with over the course of this year - how does social media fit into an intentional life and present days?

My goal with this episode is to help you reflect on your own values & purpose, the current state of your social media usage, and how to align the way you use social media to your personal values. 

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Today I chat with Amanda Anderson, author of All My Friends Have Issues all about simplifying the process of making friends in the season of motherhood. I loved this conversation as it was truly one I didn't know I needed- and I'm betting a lot of us are struggling with similar issues when it comes to finding friendship and community in any season, really. Amanda has so many insights on this topic and we really go wide and deep at the same time on the topic of friendship. I hope you enjoy the conversation and gain new confidence in f...

The word productivity usually scares me away. It feels like another way I don't measure up or another way I can feel "not enough" if I don't check all the boxes. When I stumbled upon Tonya Dalton's message in her newest book JOMO, I learned that true productivity shouldn't feel like that - and it includes creating space for what you love in your days and actually enjoying your life. Much different from the message of productivity being the "always busy" image so many of us have in our heads.  Today, Tonya and I talk about:

-Her n...

I hope you enjoy this celebratory 50th episode and the tips on how to declutter your home FAST! Check out my online course - doors are open for 5 days - if you want to declutter your home & life with accountability and guidance! desiraeendres.com/makeroom

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Today I'm chatting with you about some lies we believe about hosting & inviting people into our homes (and why we might have anxiety around that) and how Minimalism can help you be a better host. Spoiler alert: You don't need to get rid of ALL your extra dishes, cups, etc. if you know you'll use them to serve your people well.

Links:

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Today is the "finale" of the Work & School series - I wanted to end it by helping you give yourself permission & "declutter" your mindset when it comes to changing our minds in our work and the choices we make for our kids when it comes to school.

We talk about questions to ask to discern bigger decisions/ changes and steps we can take to actually move towards the change we want to make. Hope this helps equips you with the permission you need to let go and move forward. 

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Today I am sharing my interview with Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow and founder of Other Goose, an international homeschooling co-op. We talk about simplifying everything, especially early learning for our children, and we dig into homeschooling a bit as well. How can we do all of these things without HAVING all the things? How can we teach our children in the context of our everyday lives? We answer these questions as we chat and I think you'll love our conversation - Erin is so very insightful and lovely! Links:

I hope you enjoy this coffee date with Amber of Delighted on a Dime! We got to chat in person, so excuse the background noise of my creaky table that happens from time to time in this episode! If you enjoy the show, share with a friend or on social media! I'm so grateful each time you do! Links:

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On Minimal-ish, we like to talk about the things that matter and making room for the things that matter. Throughout August (and some of September) we'll be focusing on work & school, two things that matter, and that we can find purpose in when we get intentional about our roles and choices in these areas of our life. 

So far we've talked to work at home moms, full time working moms, and today, we're focusing in on the work of homemaking and stay at home motherhood. We'll talk about ways we simplify work at home motherhood, and we'll a...

I'm talking to my guest,  Jennifer Petropoulos on the podcast today! She's a teacher and a mom of three school aged children. Jennifer has truly seen the benefits of minimalism in her own family and she gives us a peek into that today as she lets us in on some systems she uses during the busy school year!

We talk about:

-Paper clutter/ paper storage systems

-Drop zones

-Lunches & dinners (prep & systems)

-Self care for the working mom 

-Keeping family life less busy with 3 kids in school

Today I'm chatting with Courtney Elmer about the steps we can take to begin eliminating stress in our lives, even as busy moms with a lot on our plate. We also talk about the lies we believe about balance and how we can begin to truly achieve balance in our everyday lives.

What we talk about:

-The root cause of stress and how to combat it

-Is balance a myth? How do we achieve balance as busy moms

-Defining your own definition of success, balance, etc.

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In the month of August we'll be focusing on how Minimalism can apply to the work we do as moms and the educational choices we make for our kids (timely as we head towards "back to school season," which brings a change in routine for many of us).

Today I talk to Erica Layne, founder of The Life on Purpose Movement, all about how to intentionally navigate Work at Home Mom Life + Simplifying Back to School Season and slow living with 3 kids.

You'll hear us chatting about:

-Our own work from home experiences<...

Today I'm talking about The Phrase "The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side," and a recent run in I had on this mindset. 

Through navigating these feelings in my own life, I realized there were three problems that get us in this mindset. 

In today's episode, I present these three problems or "stories we're telling ourselves" and suggest new narratives to replace them and move past this mindset. 

We talk about 

1. The issue of wanting to run from tough circumstances or conflict

2. Comparison & Contentment

3. "finding" an e...

Today I chat with Dani about all kinds of things - including the beginning of her minimal-ish journey, slow living with 3 kids, grace + minimalism, and systems for decluttering toys!

I know you're going to love this one! Grab your mug and let's get to it!

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I talk a lot about aligning our days to our priorities and crafting our days around what matters. I believe this is key in living intentional, purposeful, happy days.

But what happens when one of our priorities starts to fall to the back burner? This will inevitably happen as we're not perfect (and we shouldn't strive to be!).

When it does happen, I believe it's important to reflect and re evaluate why this is happening and how we can move this thing that we claim is important to us back into focus. Again, it doesn't...

Today I'm coming to you to talk about rhythms and routines PLUS brining on my friend Abby Barstow to talk about systems!

Rhythms, routines, and systems are types of structures that can help us create purpose and peace in our everyday life. I personally didn't think this was true until I tried it out and saw the life change that they brought for me. 

I share my daily rhythm with you plus where to start when creating rhythms and routines and Abby chats all about her menu planning/ grocery shopping system and where to start w...

Today I have the honor of sharing my interview with Courtney Carver on the podcast! We talked all about the concept of saying no, being less busy, and reclaiming your life. We talk about her journey with minimalism, Project 333 (simplifying your wardrobe) and her new book set to come out next year- you won't want to miss this conversation and her straightforward, actionable thoughts on the subjects we chat about!

Links:

Be More With Less

Courtney Carver on Instagram

Project 333

Soulful Simplicity

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Today I'm chatting with Rachel Rainbolt of The Sage Family Podcast and Sage Parenting all about her passions - gentle parenting, family adventuring, and natural homeschooling. Rachel is a parenting coach & expert, mom of 3 and natural homeschooling mom, and I absolutely love her focus on family connectedness. We also discuss how minimalism and simplicity plays a role in her family life. 

You can find Rachel at the following links:

Sage Parenting Website

Sage Parenting on Instagram

Sage Family Podcast

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I hope you enjoy the second coffee date episode of minimal-ish (you can find coffee date episodes on the last Friday of each month! These episodes are more casual and I ask a set of questions that I use for each coffee date- questions you might ask a friend if you were on a coffee date!

Today I'm talking to Adrienne Davis of The Little Minimalists, and we talk about all kinds of things- including simplifying your wardrobe and practical tips to start a lower waste lifestyle!

Links:

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In this episode I talk all about the slow living movement, what it means, and ways to move towards slowing down. I also go through some questions from listeners about slowing down with toddlers and slowing down even when our culture tells us to say yes to everything. I approach the idea of being less busy and why it is beneficial to say no. I also go through an exercise to help you actually begin moving towards slow, intentional days. 

Links:

Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner

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This was one of the main concerns on a survey I put out a few weeks back: So many moms felt like they were always cleaning up after everyone, but their house was never clean.

Today I talk about that issue, a few steps to get through it, and a note on having time for the things you care about + the "martyrdom motherhood" narrative. 

Check out episode 25 for some notes on cleaning and our mindset around cleaning. 

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Today I'm so excited to share my interview with Joshua Becker! We talk about how to start decluttering including:

-The easiest place to start (and how)

-The hardest places to tackle (and how)

-What to do if you don't have the time

-Raising kids in a minimal home...and hoping it sticks

- Plus more!

Links:

Becoming Minimalist

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The Minimalist Home

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Today I talk about my own morning routine, how it has evolved, ways to actually wake up early and find time for yourself, setting up your day intentionally with pillars for a morning routine, and having a morning routine with your family.

My morning routine has been a total game changer in creating more intentional days, and I want to help you make this happen for yourself as well!

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Today I have Jordan Lee Dooley as the guest on the show, and we talk about her book, Own Your Everyday. We focus our conversation on:

-Jordan's message behind "Own Your Everyday" and her road to writing a book.

-How to overcome imposter syndrome

-How minimalism can help you be more productive and creative

-The 2 minute rule (don't miss this!)

-How to overcome perfectionism by prioritizing

Links:

-Jordan's Website

-Own Your Everyday (her book)

-Jordan's Instagram

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For my first coffee date episode (a new segment on the show that will air on the last Friday of each month), I wanted to bring on my husband, who started this podcast with me when it was "The Minimalist Family Podcast." I know you'll enjoy hearing from him!

We chat about all kinds of things, including overcommitting and saying no, getting outside more often, and doing just a few things really well (priorities). We also share some recent reads that we're loving, among other things! I hope you enjoy this fun episode! Links:

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This week, I'm continuing our conversation on contentment with a thorough episode discussing a few mindset shifts we need to make if we'll ever be content with anything in our lives. I also share my interview with Diane Boden, where we chat about her minimalism journey plus practical tips to stay content and keep yourself from buying stuff you don't need. 

I talk about:

-3 mindset shifts you can make to help you live in a more content place (and stop re-accumulating/ re-cluttering your home)

-scarcity vs. abundance mindset

Diane and I...

Today I'm bringing you 5 ways to get content with your actual home, even if it doesn't look completely insta-worthy, perfect, or updated.  Plus, I'm discussing the concept of "sparking joy." Does this phrase help us or harm us in our minimalist journey? I think both- listen for more! Links:

-Listener Survey

-Making Room Free Ebook

-Cleaning Routine Resource 

-Minimalish on Instagram

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Today I chat with Erica of the Life on Purpose Movement about realistic minimalism and how minimalism can benefit everyone- but it isn't one size fits all. She talks about how minimalism and slow living has changed for her has her family has grown and her kids have gotten older, and how it can change for us within our seasons. We also chat about time management and how minimalism can truly help us own our time.

Links:

The Life On Purpose Movement

The Minimalist Way

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Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves. 

Things we talk about:

-Denaye's work with Simple Families -Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting -Her Simple Manifesto -Positive discipline/positive parenting -Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a parent. 

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Pre...

Today I chat with Brittney of Homegrown Traditions and we talk all about simplifying family life in several different ways, including meaningful self care for mamas and caring for yourself by asking for help. You do not want to miss this conversation! Things we chat about:

-Simplifying motherhood with a big family

-Simplifying meal times/ meal planning

-Command Centers/ Chores / Family routines

-Self care that will actually fill you up

-Asking for help

Links to all the good things:

Brittney (Homegrown Traditions) on I...

Today I'm bringing you a short little bonus episode with hopes to encourage you to have a joy-filled weekend. 

Links:

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Today I'm talking three excuses we often make (especially as moms) that keep us from positive life changes- and I apply these excuses specifically to decluttering. A lot of listeners have expressed an inability to really get started decluttering, so today I'm also talking about where to start. 

Things I talk about:

-Why your kids can't be an excuse

-Two other major excuses you might be making

-Ways to get started decluttering when it feels overwhelming

Links:

Making Room ebook/guide - Get started with minimalism (for f...

Today I have Theresa from Montessori in Real Life as my Guest and we talk all about:

-The Montessori Method

-Montessori in Real Life

-Child Friendly Spaces Throughout the Home

-Intentional Play

-Cultivating Independence in Toddlers

-Separation Anxiety

-Involving your Child in Everyday Tasks

-Plus so much more!

Links:

Montessori In Real Life Blog

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The Montessori Guide

Montessori from the Start

The Montessori Toddler

Today I'm talking about one of my least favorite subjects- cleaning! I've said it several times on here..."I don't love cleaning." And honestly, it's still true of me. But, I've went through a mindset shift and truly started seeing the value in it. This episode is all about that mindset shift, plus the simple routine I've created that actually works for me to keep up with my house throughout the week in very little time each day! Things I talk about:

-How the routine works

-Room resets

-How to change your mindset...

Today I'm talking to Carleen Armstead from @theminimalmom on Instagram. Carleen is a mom of two, and today she shares her journey into minimalism plus some simple systems she uses to simplify kids toys and clothes in her house. We also talk a lot about finding balance and joy as moms and specifically stay at home moms. But this conversation truly has a lot to offer whether you're a working mom, a work at home mom, or you stay home with your kids. I really love how real and vulnerable Carleen gets as she talks about her life before a...

Today I'm giving you a short episode all about how I became a happier mom. I talk a little bit about the anxiety that plagued me in the beginning of motherhood, and how I believe happiness is a choice in so many ways- and the number one thing that has helped me choose happiness. This episode doesn't mention minimalism or decluttering or anything of the sort- but it's more about simplifying your mindset. Simplifying the negative dialogue in your head. And leaning into who you truly are.  This was a message that I felt on my heart and I j...

Today I'm talking about a topic I'm super passionate about- living slower. I talk a bit about the reasons for slowing down, and encourage you to think about your life and your schedule, what it looks like vs. what you'd like it to look like. I also encourage you to say no, to find margin for rest in your days, and to take control of your days by slowing them down.

I believe this message can be for anyone- whether you're single or a mama of 7. We can all find a way to slow down, it's just...

Today I talk with Debtkickinmom all about the journey she and her family took to get out of debt. They are officially debt free as of December 2018, and our conversation is so encouraging whether you are at the beginning of this journey, in the middle, already debt free, or just thinking about it!  What we talk about:

-How Debtkickinmom started

-The reason behind her family's debt free journey

-The hardest part of beginning the debt free journey

-The idea of contentment and changing behaviors around spending

-Meal Planning/ Grocery S...

If you feel like your days get lost on things that are important, but not MOST important, this is the episode for you. If you feel like you're going and going but missing out on what you care about most- this is what we're discussing here.  Today I talk about...

-Two exercises to help determine your true priorities (your MOST important things) -An exercise to help you goal set around these priorities  -Your "yes" and "no" list for what you want your days to look like -How to have purposeful days Links: Podcast Instagram Leaving a Podcast Re...

Today I talk to Taesha Butler from thenaturalnurturer.com about healthy living - specifically when it comes to nutritional choices, and how to simplify this part of our lives that often leaves us confused and overwhelmed.

What we talk about: -The reasons feeding our family nourishing food can be overwhelming -Making meal prep simpler -Not overthinking healthy eating - keeping it simple -Ways to veggie load your meals -Mindset when trying to feed our kids healthier meals -How to work with picky eaters -Great smoothie add ins -Favorite grab and go, easy healthy meals.

Links...

Today I'm talking about decluttering your wardrobe and paring it down to a uniform you can wear for work and play - this is something that has made a huge difference in my life and has been one of the most important changes I've made through minimalism in my home.  Things I talk about: -My personal struggle with my closet/ wardrobe -How I finally took steps to truly pair down my wardrobe -Action steps towards creating a "uniform" for your everyday life (and why you should) -The emotional ties to clothing and the highly emotional process of decluttering. Links...

Today on the podcast, I interview Lauren Tucker, the brains behind anorganizedlife.info and @an_organized_life on Instagram! She’s a guru of all things organization, and our conversation is full of tips on how to get organized, ways to approach goals, and reasons why so many find it hard to get organized at all.

We talk about: -Why Lauren started An Organized Life -The psychology/mindset behind organization -The link between identity, clutter, and why you can’t get organized. -A way to set goals so you feel less overwhelmed (and more likely to actually take...

Welcome to the Minimal-ish podcast! A quick episode previewing where the podcast is headed and explaining the purpose behind the new name "Minimal-ish"

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Today, I have a super exciting episode to share with you! I’m talking to Manda Carpenter, a writer/ blogger who I’ve personally followed for a long time. I talk to her about her foster parenting journey, the joys and struggle that have come along with that, and we talk about how she switched careers from teaching (we have this in common) and how we can take the stress and anxiety out of big career decisions like this.  We also talk about her movement, Letters of Encouragement, and her future writing endeavors. Manda is a beautiful person and I'm s...

Today I'm talking about practical ways to simplify your holiday season and focus in on what you want your holiday season about- and then how to actually follow through with all of it!

Things I Discuss:

-Planning for success during the holiday season -Putting others first this season -Putting thought into your gift list -Letting go of things that stress you out this season -Putting down your phone more during the holidays I also announce the Simple Holidays Challenge which starts December 1st as a community! Links:

Simple Holidays Challenge Full Version

This is not your typical gift guide- this is an episode entirely focused on how to give gifts intentionally- how to use your specific gifts and talents to give good gifts, and how to think about others through the entire gift giving process, including shopping for that gift.  You won't find ideas of dozens of new companies to shop from, but you'll be inspired to think twice about the way you give gifts this season, and how you can put your creativity into the gift giving process in a new way. 

My friend Jessalyn is an expert gi...

Today I'm taking you through a step by step process to help you find a way to focus your days on what is actually important to you. Minimalism is about eliminating the stuff and noise in our lives so we can focus on the good stuff- and processes/ routines help us make sure we actually follow through with that. This episode will take you through a process that can help you decide what is important to you and follow through with focusing on those things. 

In this episode, I discuss:

Deciding what is important to y...

Today I'm interviewing Amy of Minimalista Mom and talking about her Zero Waste journey she's taken over the past year with her family! It's incredible how far they have come and the strides they have made, and she gives practical tips on how you can take steps towards minimizing your waste and caring for the environment.

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Today I'm discussing the concept of enough in the second week of our "heart of minimalism" series. We're getting to the root of what minimalism is all about and talking about how to redefine enough for yourself, not just in your stuff, but in your commitments and life in general, too.

In this episode, I discuss:

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In this episode, Desirae discusses a new mini-series, "The heart of minimalism" and starts out by talking about how gratitude practices go hand in hand with minimalism.

In this episode, Desirae discusses:

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In this episode, we discuss five reasons minimalism actually is beneficial for kids who live with a family that practices it. We think this is a huge reason to adopt minimalism as a family, and hope this conversation helps you see why we feel this way!

In this episode, we discuss:

In this episode, we discuss:

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On this episode, we're talking from our own experience about throwing birthday parties for kids as minimalists, plus, approaching gift giving and receiving with grace and gratitude, yet making sure your house isn't overrun by stuff in the process. 

In this episode, we discuss:

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This week we're talking about simplifying in a busy season. We know that the back to school season brings a much busier pace for many families, so we are discussing how you can keep things simple during a season like this. 

This doesn't just apply to back to school, but any busy season.

Minimalism isn't just about decluttering- it's something you can adapt into your entire life. That includes your schedule, your mindset, and the way you intentionally live out your life. 

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We're talking about our journey from living in a four bedroom home to a much, smaller two bedroom one, the struggles, and why ultimately, it's been a great change. We'll also talk about how you can be a minimalist no matter your home size, and how to be content right where you are. 

PS: Sorry about any background noise. We’re not professional podcasters. We’re a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace, We’re doing our best!

In this episode, we discuss:

So you've decided minimalism is right for you? What's next? Here are some steps you can take!

PS: Sorry about any background noise. We're not professional podcasters. We're a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace :) We're doing our best!

In this episode, we discuss:

Things...

In this episode you'll learn about who we are, why we're starting this podcast, our journey to a more minimalistic life, and how it has benefitted our family.

PS: Sorry about any background noise. We're not professional podcasters. We're a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace :) We're doing our best!

We want you to know we are far from perfect. We're constantly learning about minimalism ourselves, learning what it looks like to make it most beneficial for our family, and that minimalism can look different for everyone. These are our...