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Minimalist Moms

435 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 717 ratings

The Minimalist Moms podcast is designed to accompany you on your journey towards a more purposeful life. This includes every aspect: your mindset, daily routine, connections with others, and naturally, your possessions. Your host, Diane Boden, invites you to join her as she engages in conversations with a diverse range of experts. Together, they delve into the realms of minimalism, intentionality, and embracing a life of simplicity.

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EP155: Simplify Your Laundry Routine with Kelly Briggs

January 19, 2021 05:15 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Today's episode will focus on creating a minimalist laundry routine. I asked Kelly Briggs of A Simple Home Mom to join me for this conversation. She will first take you through her simple laundry routine and then provide encouragement as you create your own. Show Notes for EP155: Simplify Your Laundry Routine Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist M...

EP154: The Science of Minimalism with Evie Granville + Sarah Davis

January 12, 2021 05:15 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with authors (and fellow podcasters), Evie Granville and Sarah Davis. They are real-life best friends and moms to six young kids. Their advice has been featured in Parents, MSN, Reader's Digest and other media outlets. Today, we talk about the science of minimalism as researched in their book, Modern Manners for Moms & Dads. Show Notes for EP154: The Science of Minimalism Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional ...

EP153: Creating a Minimalist Pantry (+ Simple Meals) with Melissa Constantinou

January 05, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Join me today as I bring you my conversation with personal chef, Melissa Constantinou. We discussed pantry staples and she even provided us with a few of her favorite simple meals. This is less of a decluttering episode (check back to episode 141) and more of a 'how to create’ the minimalist pantry.  Show Notes for EP153: Creating a Minimalist Pantry (+ Simple Meals) Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this...

Bonus Episode: Winter Wellness Made Simple with Amy Hudgens

January 02, 2021 03:51 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

In today’s episode, founder of The Nourished Girls Project, Amy Hudgens joins me to talk about winter wellness tips. We’ll discuss simple tips for not just ourselves, but our children, too. I hope this is one you’ll share with your friends - especially if you live in a particularly cold area where it’s tougher to get outside during this part of the year. Show Notes for Bonus Episode: Winter Wellness Made Simple Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intent...

Bonus Episode: Winter Wellness Made Simple

January 02, 2021 03:51 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

In today’s episode, founder of The Nourished Girls Project, Amy Hudgens joins me to talk about winter wellness tips. We’ll discuss simple tips for not just ourselves, but our children, too. I hope this is one you’ll share with your friends - especially if you live in a particularly cold area where it’s tougher to get outside during this part of the year. Show Notes for Bonus Episode: ( http://www.minimalistmomspodcast.com/bonus-episode-winter-wellness-made-simple-with-amy-hudgens ) Winter We...

EP152: Simplifying Our Approach Longevity with Marta Zaraska

December 29, 2020 05:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with author and journalist, Marta Zaraska. We spoke about longevity and how we can actually apply our minimalist mindset when it comes to pursuing a long, healthy life. It’s Marta’s belief that the very same efforts that rejuvenate our bodies and help us live long also help us grow as people: nurturing relationships, developing better mental habits, becoming kinder, more empathic, more involved in the community.  We become so fixated on miracle diets, miracle...

EP152: Simplifying Our Approach to Longevity with Marta Zaraska

December 29, 2020 05:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with author and journalist, Marta Zaraska. We spoke about longevity and how we can actually apply our minimalist mindset when it comes to pursuing a long, healthy life. It’s Marta’s belief that the very same efforts that rejuvenate our bodies and help us live long also help us grow as people: nurturing relationships, developing better mental habits, becoming kinder, more empathic, more involved in the community. We become so fixated on miracle diets, miracle...

Bonus Episode: The Joy of Reusable Diapers with Laura Tweedale

December 26, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Today I bring you a special bonus episode with author, Laura Tweedale. Our conversation focuses around her book, The Joy of Reusable Nappies. (If you aren't familiar with the term: nappy is British for diaper). Laura was lovely to speak with and provided a gentle, supportive guide on using and caring for reusable nappies. Show Notes for Bonus Episode: The Joy of Reusable Nappies with Laura Tweedale Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and pur...

EP151: Post Holiday Decluttering [Re-Air]

December 22, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

I decided to drop this episode again this year because I wanted to provide you with some encouragement for post-holiday decluttering. Take advantage of this special time of year- a lot of you may not have work OR you may be able to utilize your children that are on holiday break. Whatever the case may be, I am here to assist you as you calm the chaos of the holidays! Show Notes for EP151: Post Holiday Decluttering Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an int...

Bonus Episode: Simplifying Our Approach to Scripture with Kristy Cambron

December 18, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Join me today for a bonus interview with author, Kristy Cambron. Kristy is a historical fiction author who has also recently released a line of verse mapping study bibles. If you can’t tell from the title, this episode is geared towards Christians; I myself proclaim to be a follower of Jesus; however, it’s my desire that this podcast isn’t geared towards one isolated perspective. I hope if you don’t consider yourself religious you’ll listen along or join me back here next week to pick up wit...

EP150: Is Your Stuff the Chain or the Anchor? with Jennifer Burnham

December 15, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with simplicity coach, Jennifer Burnham. This is Jennifer's second time on the podcast (her first appearance was back on episode eighty-two). Jennifer is a believer in that organizing isn't complicated, time is sacred, and money is a renewable resource. Her work is dedicated to listening to the story your stuff is telling and then helps you rewrite it one room at a time. In this conversation, we'll discuss whether our possessions are the chain or the anchor i...

EP150: What Are You Saying "Yes" To? with Jennifer Burnham

December 15, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with simplicity coach, Jennifer Burnham. This is Jennifer's second time on the podcast (her first appearance was back on episode eighty-two). Jennifer is a believer in that organizing isn't complicated, time is sacred, and money is a renewable resource. Her work is dedicated to listening to the story your stuff is telling and then helps you rewrite it one room at a time. In this conversation, we'll discuss whether our possessions are the chain or the anchor ...

EP149: [Post-Holiday] Should to Good

December 08, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

I called today’s episode ‘post-holiday should to good’. The week between Christmas and the New Year can leave me in a bit of a funk/fog. There are things we feel like we should do but, my guest today, Robyn Conley Downs, believes we should turn the should into good. It’s pretty easy to go through your to-do list and start seeing which items you are doing because you feel like you should. So quickly, this season that is supposed to be full of light, joy, and hope, adds up in tasks from vario...

EP148: Thrifted Gifting with Whitney Varnau

December 01, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

I have a fun episode for you today. We’ll be talking about thrifted Christmas gift bundles. My friend, Whitney Varnau will be joining me to discuss what exactly a thrifted gift bundle is and how exactly she organizes these bundles for her virtual thrift shop. I’ll also end the podcast with some of my ideas for creating bundles of your own.  Show Notes for EP148: Thrifted Gifting Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has nev...

EP147: Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas with Meg Nordmann

November 24, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Today I’m talking Christmas minimalism with author, Meg Nordman. Her recent release, Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas, is a great resource as you navigate the holiday season. We live in a society where we’re bombarded with advertisements and, let’s be honest, our children’s irrational input; it’s hard to be decisive and intentional when it comes to the holiday season. I hope this episode assists you as you simplify your homes, schedules and gift giving this year. Disclaimer: Maybe don't...

Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Jeannette Cleveland

November 20, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

A new series focused on ‘real’ minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. About Jeanette: Jeannette Cleveland is a Christian, a wife and a stay-at-home mama of 3 small children ages 4, 2, and 10 months. Before having kids, she taught math at a public high school in Durham, North Carolina. She enjoys reading about simple liv...

EP146: Decluttering the Living Room [Room by Room Series] with Krista O'Davi

November 17, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode,Krista Davi (minimalist mom + TV Host) will take us through living room decluttering.  Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed ...

EP145: Decluttering Bedrooms [Room by Room Series] with Alissa Henry

November 10, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Alissa Henry (minimalist mom + TV Host) will take us through bedroom decluttering.  Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed to...

EP144: Decluttering the Bathroom [Room by Room Series] with Amy Eiler

November 03, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Amy Eiler (creator of ‘House of Eilers’) will take us through decluttering the bathroom.  ------------------------------- Enjoy this Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate ...

EP143: Decluttering Our Closets [Room by Room Series] with Emily Eusanio

October 27, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Join me today as I bring you the next episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I've asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Emily Eusanio (creator of ‘The Simplified Mom’) will take us through decluttering our closets.' --------------------------------------- Enjoy this Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do...

EP142: Decluttering Storage Spaces [Room by Room Series] with Morgan Tyree

October 20, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Today I bring you the third episode in the series: Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Morgan Tyree (creator of Morganize With Me) will take us through storage decluttering. Show Notes for EP142: Decluttering Storage Spaces [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposef...

EP141: Decluttering the Pantry [Room by Room Series] with Melissa Corriveau

October 13, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Today I bring you the second episode in the series: Room by Room. I’ve asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We’ll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Melissa Corriveau (creator of Life with Less Mess) will take us through pantry decluttering. Show Notes for EP141: Decluttering the Pantry [Room by Room Series] Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purpo...

EP140: Decluttering the Kitchen [Room by Room Series] with Brittany Johnston

October 06, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Today I'm kicking off a new series: Room by Room. I've asked six women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Brittany Johnson (creator of the microblog 'Home and Heart Mom') will take us through kitchen decluttering. Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode ...

Minimalist Mantra: Seize Silence

October 02, 2020 13:01 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MB

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week's mantra is: Only For a Season. For a complete transcript of the show click here:  Show Notes for Mantra: Seize Silence Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your frie...

EP139: Solo Systems for an Only Child Mama with Catherine Williams

September 29, 2020 14:41 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Join me today as I speak with creator of The Minimal Colonial, Catherine Williams. Catherine is the mother of a three year old boy and military spouse to an Air Force pilot. Catherine believes it's important to create a home where your soul finds peace, and that begins with decluttering your heart in order to declutter your home. Today, Catherine will share her experience with minimalism and parenting an only child. Is it really that different? I wasn't sure so I thought she would be a great...

Minimalist Moms Spotlight: Lindsay Downes

September 25, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Lindsay is a professional organizer, mother of two boys, a former early childhood teacher, and a military spouse. A transient life in the military placed her on a path toward simplifying. She recently turned this passion into a professional organizing bus...

EP138: Tips for Organizing a Large Family with Ashley Buffa

September 22, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Join me today as I speak with creator of The Freedom Moms, Ashley Buffa. Ashley is the mother of 10 children (yes, 10!), a business owner, and a dedicated non perfectionist home systems extraordinaire! On today's episode, Ashley answers questions such as: where do we start when managing a large household (kids rooms? toys? schedules?) Sticking points when it comes to getting everyone organized (and how can we move through these challenges) and more!  Show Notes for EP138: Tips for Organizin...

EP137: Living a Sustainable(ish) Lifestyle with Children with Jen Gale

September 15, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Join me today as I speak with author, Jen Gale. This is a second of a two part series on sustainability. This conversation specifically speaks of ways to be sustainable(ish) in your household. Change your impact without radically changing your life and figure out the small steps you can make that will add up to make a big difference. Jen answers the questions: How can we apply sustainable living to our children's lifestyles? How can we teach them? What are practical ways moms can get their k...

Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Becky Schlueter

September 11, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Becky is a wife and mother of two boys with their first girl on the way! She works full time outside of the home in healthcare management. She is a dietitian by training, but ironically doesn’t like to cook! She is a Massachusetts native but has been livi...

EP136: The Failings of Fast Fashion with Kat Steck

September 08, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Join me today as I speak with the woman behind the Junkyard Journals, Kat Steck. This is a first of a two part series on sustainability. This conversation specifically speaks of fast fashion and the downfalls of shopping this way. Please hear me when I say that I need a lot of growth when it comes to this area. I find a quick trip to Old Navy just as convenient as a lot of you. That said, this information is important to hear and the more I dig, the more convicted I become regarding the down...

EP135: Teaching Children How to Play Independently with Sarah Therese

September 01, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

This week, I bring you my conversation with Sarah Therese. Today, we'll discuss how we can teach and encourage our children to play independently! Sarah will give advice on why independent play is important, suggestions to encourage independence, if there is such a thing as too much time playing independently, and what she suggests to the mamas who feel like their kids just can't 'handle it'! It make take some trial and error but it’s worth it.  Show Notes for EP135: Teaching Children to Pl...

Bonus Episode: Back to School Tips for When Life Isn't Exactly Normal with Rachel Rosenthal

August 28, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Today, I bring you my conversation with the owner and founder of Rachel and Company (a full-service professional organizing firm), Rachel Rosenthal! This is actually the second time I've spoken with Rachel as she spoke last year on episode eighty-seven regarding back to school tips and tricks for back to school organization. This conversation will be somewhat similar; however, now we have the additional element of a global pandemic to navigate. Rachel will address changes we'll need to imp...

EP134: Fostering Confidence in Our Children with Eda Schottenstein

August 25, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Join me today for a conversation with author and mental health advocate, Eda Schottenstein. Eda is the founder of The Multi-Role Woman where she has become a leader in the women's empowerment movement. She is passionate about helping women and children deal with self-doubt and building confidence to boost mental health. Today our conversation will discuss that very topic: how can we foster confidence in our children? We'll discuss how confidence affects mental health, how we can build confid...

EP133: Fear Gone Wild (Intentionality & Mental Health) with Kayla Stoecklein

August 18, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Join me today as I speak with Kayla Stoecklein. Kayla is mother of three boys and the author of Fear Gone Wild. In this episode, Kayla shares her personal story through grief and the loss of her husband to suicide. This was a powerful conversation on the importance of prioritizing mental health, and what Kayla's learned about grief and moving through tragedy.  Show Notes for EP133: Fear Gone Wild [Intentionality and Mental Health] If you or anyone you know are dealing with suicidal thoug...

Bonus Episode: Simple Routines When Life Gets Crazy with Sarah Dalton

August 14, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Today I bring you a bonus episode with founder of the online community, A Simply Big Life, Sarah Dalton. I asked Sarah to join me to discuss a blog post she recently wrote entitled, "Simple Routines When Life Gets Crazy". In the post, Sarah walks through the steps of creating routines that best fit your season of life. Things seem to be changing week by week (and sometimes day by day) so it's my belief that routines are a critical part of health and well being. As Sarah says, "When life gets...

EP132: Wholehearted Parenting (Part Two) with Felica Allen & Taralyn Griffin

August 11, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Join me today for part two of a two part episode with hosts of the Find the Magic Podcast, Felica Allen and Taralyn Griffin. Last time, we discussed non-negotiables in parenting, how can we distill down to what our kids REALLY need and four pillars of parenting our children. This episode will focus on discipline. How we can set ourselves up to discipline minimally, how we can pursue less reactive discipline/parenting and how to set & hold limits, lovingly! Show Notes for EP132: Wholeheart...

EP131: Wholehearted Parenting (Part One) with Felica Allen & Taralyn Griffin

August 04, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Join me today as I speak hosts of the Find the Magic Podcast, Felica Allen and Taralyn Griffin. In this episode, Felica and Taralyn discuss wholehearted parenting. What does this mean exactly? They describe it as acknowledging both parental emotions/needs and your child's emotions/needs then meeting each other in the middle.  Show Notes for EP131: Wholehearted Parenting Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never bee...

Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Nikita Seal

July 31, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Today I bring you my conversation with Nikita Seal. Nikita is mom to five year old boy/girl twins. She is host of the podcast Anxiety is a Mutha! where she and her co-host discuss anxiety and depression and how prevalent it is in the black community but i...

EP130: The Clutter-Free Home with Kathi Lipp

July 28, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Join me today as I speak with author, Kathi Lipp. Kathi is mom of four and the author of The Clutter-Free Home. In this episode, Kathi discusses ways we can help our children learn to live a clutter-free life, principles of a clutter-free home, and living clutter-free with kids. Show Notes for EP130: The Clutter-Free Home Enjoy this Podcast? Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the...

EP129: Simplifying Together [Dividing Tasks & Playing to Strengths in Marriage] with Jessie Ereddia

July 21, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with fellow podcaster, Jessie Ereddia. Jessie is a mother of two [almost three] girls, the host of the Mom Empowered Podcast, and an Empowerment Coach. She empowers moms to gain the emotional wellness they need to confidently create the life they've always wanted. This discussion covers the importance of "regrouping" with your spouse regularly to assess how the division of household/child-related tasks are working (or NOT working) in your home and Jessie wil...

Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Dakota Curfman

July 17, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Today I had the opportunity to talk with minimalist mama, Dakota Curfman. She is a mom of four littles and works from home pursuing her passion to help other moms simplify their motherhood, while also chasing creative passions. She and her husband sold ev...

EP128: Navigating Screen-Time Overload [+ My Go-To Ways to Avoid Screens] with Autumn McKay

July 14, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Quick note: I recorded this episode back in February 2020. I have a noticeable cold that I remark on in the beginning of my conversation. A lot of my episodes are recorded months before they drop so I apologize for any confusion or mentions of it being winter at the release date (July 2020.) ---- This week, I bring you my conversation with author, Autumn McKay. In 2016, Autumn created her blog, Best Mom Ideas where she began to share tips and tricks she learned throughout her own motherhoo...

EP127: 'Spark Joy': Is It Really the Best Approach to Decluttering? with Sarit Sela

July 07, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

This week I want to have a discussion on the idea of our possessions 'sparking joy' as we declutter. The method comes from author, Marie Kondo in her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The idea has become a mainstream thought; however, is it really the best way to approach decluttering? I bring you some personal thoughts on this subject, as well as dive into a discussion with Marie Kondo consultant, Sarit Sela. I wanted to give you the opportunity to make the decision for yourself a...

Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Susanna Heiskanen

July 03, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Today I bring you my conversation with minimalist mom, Susanna Heiskanen. Originally from Finland, Susanna is now living in Australia with her husband and two kiddos. Not only did she discuss her journey of minimalism but she goes into Scandinavian parent...

EP126: Adventuring Together: How to Create Spontaneity with Kids with Greta Eskridge

June 30, 2020 12:10 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with author, Greta Eskridge. Greta Eskridge is a second-generation homeschooling mom of four. Her message of deeply connected and intentional parenting began as a blog in her early days of mothering, but quickly blossomed into a writing and speaking career. Now, Greta helps parents and kids create connection in a disconnected world on her website, at the popular Wild and Free homeschool conferences, and at speaking engagements around the country. Today we'll...

Minimalist Mom Spotlight: Courtney Hughes

June 26, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

A series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Today I bring you my conversation with minimalist mom, Courtney Hughes. Courtney is a wife and mother of three living in Jacksonville, Florida. She runs a non-profit called The Will King Foundation that supports international children looking to receive h...

EP125: Ask Questions, Have Discussions [Intentional Media Consumption] with Rita Rogers

June 16, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Today, I bring you my conversation with Rita Rogers. Rita is an is an ICU nurse, farm wife, mom to two little girls and blogger at Rita Rogers Co. where she advocates for living well on purpose. Rita takes on cultural norms such as health culture and thought processes that may not be serving us well by getting us to ask questions and apply common sense solutions. In this conversation, we have an open dialogue on intentional media consumption and what that looks like in our day-to-day. We're...

EP124: Simplifying When Your Spouse Isn't On Board with Diana Rene

June 09, 2020 12:50 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with Diana Rene. Diana is a busy mom of two located in Denver, Colorado. She helps other busy mama's online to declutter their homes and simplify their lives, so they can spend more time doing what they love - and spend less time picking up after everyone. Today we discuss one of the most-asked listener questions: how do I simplify when my spouse isn't on board? Diana shares from personal experience and gives great suggestions on how to lovingly invite your ...

EP123: Values-Based Budgeting with Janice Scholl

June 02, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Today I bring you my conversation with host of the The Money, Career & Motherhood Podcast, Janice Scholl. Janice has made an entire career out of talking about money and business. She found her purpose when she began mentoring female entrepreneurs in 2012. Today, we define how value-based budgeting varies from a typical budget. The budget is designed to help people have the money to spend it on the things they want to. It shouldn’t feel like a restrictor but an enabler. Changing your family’...

Minimalist Moms Spotlight: Ashley Brown

May 29, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

A new series focused on 'real' minimalist moms: It’s odd to refer to this series that way but I wanted to encourage the everyday mom that you don’t have to go to extremes (or have a giant platform) to influence minimalism to those around you. Today I bring you my conversation with mama, Ashley Brown. Ashley is a wife, momma of two, nurse educator, and creator and owner of Routine and Things, which is dedicated to helping you get and stay happy using routines as your guide. With her life be...

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Gretchen Rubin
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Kate Crocco
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Sara Dean
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