Minimalist Moms
435 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 717 ratingsThe 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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EP35: Know Yourself
January 09, 2018 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBThe 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: Know Yourself Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in a...
EP34: Soulful Simplicity with Courtney Carver
December 04, 2017 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBToday we are talking with Courtney Carver. She’s the founder of bemorewithless.com, minimalist fashion challenge Project 333 and a new book Soulful Simplicity We’ll be talking with Courtney about the power of simplicity in our mama lives, decluttering our closets and homes, and how to boycott busy. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP34: Soulful Simplicity with Courtney Carver Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let...
EP33: Choose JOMO
November 27, 2017 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBThe 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: Choose JOMO Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in a B...
EP32: Minimalism and Spirituality
November 20, 2017 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBToday we’re talking with Spiritual Director Melissa Reed about how minimalism and spirituality are connected, what mindfulness means, and how to you can ban busyness and benefit from some mindfulness practices. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP32: Minimalism and Spirituality Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethre...
EP31: Reduce Your Choices
November 13, 2017 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBThe 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: Reduce Your Choices Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Lif...
EP30: Minimizing Holiday Decor
November 06, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHow to be purposeful with our holiday decor without being a Grinch! Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP30: Minimizing Holiday Decor Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in a Book and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: ...
EP29: One Is Enough
October 30, 2017 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBThe 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: One Is Enough Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in a...
EP28: Minimalist Meal Planning
October 23, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBToday we’re talking with Angie Trueblood of MealPlanningMama.com. She’s going to teach us how to simplify the tasks of grocery shopping and meal planning so we can finally answer with confidence the inevitable question: Mom, what’s for dinner!? Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP28: Minimalist Meal Planning Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Ou...
EP27: Say “Yes” Less
October 16, 2017 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBThe 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: Say "Yes" Less Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in ...
EP26: Let’s Get Rid of Some Toys!
October 09, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBNo matter how intentional we are with what toys we choose to bring into the home, we can’t escape the reality of our kiddos desire for more. We discuss how to minimize incoming toys and how to organize the toys you already own. While it may seem impossible to fully execute, we hope some of our tips will help you feel a little more organized and more prepared for the future. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP26: Let’s Get Rid of Some Toys! Or, cli...
EP25: Minimalist Moms One-Year Anniversary!
October 02, 2017 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Minimalist Moms Podcast is One-Year-Old! Join us in celebrating our one year anniversary of twice-monthly episodes. We reminisce about where we started and highlight our favorite episodes. Plus, a special announcement at the end! Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP25: Minimalist Moms One-Year Anniversary! Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! ...
EP24: How To Be a Minimalist In Your Community (Without Being a Jerk)
September 25, 2017 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBA special episode where we join with these awesome podcasts in talking about community: Friendlier 25% Friends Girl Next Door Cohesive Home Diane and I have often had concerns as we live our lives that we’ll offend others with our minimal ways. This takes many forms: saying no to joining the PTA because we have too much else on our plate, donating items people gave us or getting rid of kid toys with wild abandon. We hope to get you thinking about how you can be minimal (without bein...
EP23: Minimalism with a Newborn
September 11, 2017 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this week’s episode, we’ll be discussing minimalism with a newborn. We talk about what you need and don’t need when bringing your little one home. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP23: Minimalism with a Newborn Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content A...
EP22: Minimalist Confessions
August 28, 2017 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIt’s Minimalist Confessions time! Today Diane and I are going to be confessing the areas of minimalism we struggle with most. Motherhood is hard! We know the road to a cluttered home, schedule and mind is paved with good intentions. So, we’ll be talking about our biggest areas of struggle and how we might be able to get out of our ruts. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP22: Minimalist Confessions Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to you...
EP21: Tiny Home Living
August 14, 2017 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWe interview Emily Gerde who lives in a 325 square-foot tiny house with her family. Their tiny house build was featured on the HGTV show Tiny House Big Living. We’ll ask her all about what led Emily to tiny house living and what everyday living looks like for them. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP21: Tiny Home Living Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook pa...
EP20: Back to School Minimalism
July 31, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWe bring you a How Not to Get Carried Away Back to School Shopping Guide! 😉 Megan talks all things back to school including backpacks, clothing, shoes, lunch boxes, water bottles, and school supplies. Plus, she brings you four helpful tips to not get carried away while shopping. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP20: Back to School Minimalism Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going ...
EP19: How to Sell Unused Items
July 17, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe discuss some helpful approaches to selling unused household items. As we continue to pursue a more minimalist lifestyle, the clutter needs to go somewhere – out! It’s difficult to navigate the best options for the most profit (and time) but we hope to spark some ideas as you move forward in decluttering your own homes. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP19: Helpful Approaches to Selling Unused Items Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to...
EP18: Purses for the Minimalist Mom
July 03, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOne of our favorite accessories: purses! We talk about purses, diaper bags, and totes – whatever fits your current phase of motherhood. One size definitely doesn’t fit all in this category. We give tips on how to select the right bag to fit all the mom gear you need to haul around. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP18: Purses for the Minimalist Mom Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation g...
EP17: Minimalist Friendship
June 19, 2017 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBMinimalist friendship. Is that really a thing? Can we really be minimalist when it comes to our friendships? Join us as we have a candid conversation regarding the benefits of intentional relationship building. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP17: Minimalist Friendship Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and...
EP16: Digital Minimalism (Part Two) – Digital Photos
June 05, 2017 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWe continue our digital minimalism series by tackling the topic of digital photos. Thousands of photos occupy our iPhone camera rolls and take up hard drive space. We’ll talk about how we attempt to corral all our memories, and enjoy them rather than see them as a chore. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP16: Digital Minimalism (Part Two) – Digital Photos Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversa...
EP15: How to Handle School Clutter
May 22, 2017 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBBetween precious pieces of artwork, worksheets, permission slips, dioramas and science fair experiments – the clutter kids bring home from school can be overwhelming. Megan talks about her process to manage it day-to-day, and preserve their school memories. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP15: How to Handle School Clutter Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page ...
EP14: Prevent the Summer Overwhelm
May 08, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBLet's talk about how to prevent the summer overwhelm. For most families, summer means a completely new schedule and lots of fun activities. We’ll discuss how to plan ahead and enjoy those lazy days of summer. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP14: Prevent the Summer Overwhelm Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethr...
EP13: Minimizing Your Schedule
April 24, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week we discuss how to pare down your schedule. Some minimalists would disagree with maintaining any type of schedule; however, this doesn’t typically work well for mamas. We can’t say yes to everything – so what do we prioritize? Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP13: Minimizing Your Schedule Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsor...
EP12: Digital Minimalism – Parenting with an iPhone
April 10, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBHow to stay focused when cell phones and parenting meet. Digital minimalism is mostly distraction management. Minimalism, in general, is a path to focus. We are reducing the number of things we do so we can focus on what’s important. In this episode, we talk about how to avoid retreating into our iPhones when parenting, and how to stay focused when using the phone too. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP12: Digital Minimalism – Parenting with an ...
EP11: How to Travel Minimally with Kids
March 27, 2017 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhether you’re going on spring break or looking ahead to summer travel, we talk about how to travel with kids – the minimalist way. Megan leads the discussion on packing for small children with lessons gleaned from her last summer traveling 12 states and 3,000+ miles in a minivan with her family. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP11: How to Travel Minimally with Kids Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s ke...
EP10: A Minimalist Approach to Becoming Debt-Free
March 13, 2017 08:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWe discuss our approach towards becoming debt-free. We talk about what’s worked, what hasn’t and where we’re still struggling. We give practical tips to encourage you to pursue a debt-free lifestyle. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP10: A Minimalist Approach to Becoming Debt-Free Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Ho...
EP09: You watched the Minimalism Documentary. Now what?
February 27, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the recent documentary Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things. The Minimalists: Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus present us with a beautiful documentary but what steps do we take moving forward? How do I pursue minimalism that works for me? Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP09: You watched the Minimalism Documentary. Now what? Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Le...
EP08: The Capsule Wardrobe
February 14, 2017 01:05 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMegan tells us about her adventures with keeping a capsule wardrobe and gives an easy, 3-step approach to paring down your mom wardrobe and finding what clothing works for you. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP08: The Capsule Wardrobe Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a ...
EP07: A Minimalist Approach to Goal Setting
January 30, 2017 19:19 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWe discuss how to approach goal setting with minimalism in mind. We believe moms can find a healthy balance between accomplishing their goals and giving themselves grace. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP07: A Minimalist Approach to Goal Setting Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimali...
EP06: A Very Minimalist Christmas (Part Two)
December 05, 2016 19:21 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin us as we discuss schedule priorities and the real meaning of the Christmas season. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP06: A Very Minimalist Christmas (Part Two) Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in a Book and use my c...
EP05: A Very Minimalist Christmas (Part One)
November 23, 2016 20:56 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBJoin us as we discuss our traditions and minimalist gift-giving during the Christmas season. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP05: A Very Minimalist Christmas (Part One) Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in a Book and ...
EP04: A Minimalist Thanksgiving
November 07, 2016 18:58 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWe discuss four areas of Thanksgiving to apply a minimalist mentality: Menu, Decor, Black Friday and Gratefulness. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP04: A Minimalist Thanksgiving Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
EP03: Decluttering Your Closet
October 26, 2016 12:27 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBJoin us as we discuss strategies to slim down your wardrobe. What percentage of your clothing do you think you wear? We’ll tell you the startling stat and great paring down strategies in this episode. We’ll also cover the reasons why it’s hard for us to let go and ways to responsibly get rid of unwanted clothing. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP03: Decluttering Your Closet Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Le...
EP02: Universal Benefits of Minimalism
October 10, 2016 13:19 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss some universal benefits of minimalism. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP02: Universal Benefits of Minimalism Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...
EP01: Meet the Minimalist Moms
September 30, 2016 19:39 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWe introduce ourselves and the origin story of this podcast! Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP01: Meet the Minimalist Moms Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com * Check out My Life in a Book and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: * Check ...