Latest Minimalistfamilies Podcast Episodes
Episode 24: How to save money fast - lessons learnt from Frugal February
Simple You - October 20, 2022 08:44 - 10 minutesI tried to do a no spend month, also called Frugal February! This challenge is inspired by Canna Campbell of SugarMammaTV on YouTube. In this episode I give you a rundown of how Frugal February went, and the money lessons I learnt from this challenge! Watch my Frugal February video here: htt...
Episode 52: The value of doing one thing at a time
Simple You - September 21, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutesFor many of us, our self worth can be strongly linked to our productivity. Whether it’s our natural tendency or years of conditioning, it’s time to untangle our worth from our output. Piling a ton of items onto our To Do list can lead to complexity, overwhelm and inefficiency. In this episode I ...
Episode 51: Walking Te Araroa with Just a Backpack with Kirsten Owens - Walking the Long Pathway New Zealand
Simple You - September 14, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutesThis episode’s podcast guest is extremely special. She’s one of my best longtime friends, Kirsten Owens. During several months in 2017 and 2018, Kirsten walked Te Araroa, also known as The Long Pathway of New Zealand, carrying a modest pack of belongings with her. Te Araroa is one of the world’s...
Episode 50: Waiting for permission to declutter? Don't.
Simple You - September 07, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutesIf you’re waiting for someone to give you permission to declutter, you’ll be waiting a long time. At the heart of the issue, is the need for you to be honest with yourself about what you really want out of life. Here are my tips for giving YOURSELF permission to get started. The HAVEN declutte...
Episode 49: How to reduce your screen time - minimise your mindless scrolling
Simple You - August 31, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutesI have a confession to make...I’m not very minimalist with my screen time. And I don’t mean the productive, business growing, connection building screen time. I mean unproductive, unintentional, mindless, zombie-ing out screen time! But I’m well aware of it and here’s what I’m doing to fix that....
Episode 48: Lifestyle creep - The money trap that people easily fall into
Simple You - August 24, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutesIn this episode I’m explaining why lifestyle creep may be keeping you from a life of financial freedom. Lifestyle creep is a trap that many of us fall into, myself included in the past. Becoming aware of it is the first step in your journey to living more lightly and with less stress. Link...
Episode 47: Waiting to do that thing? Don't. Here's Why.
Simple You - August 17, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutesIf you’ve been waiting to do something for ages, this is when you should stop procrastinating and just do it now. When it comes to spending time with loved ones or experiencing something amazing, often the right time is now. Links and resources: Decluttering a hoarder house, watch now Ac...
Episode 46: Feeling guilty about spending money? Listen to this.
Simple You - August 11, 2021 04:25 - 12 minutesIt can be incredibly easy to beat yourself up about having spent money on your business or passion, and feeling like you have wasted it. What happens when that course, coach or equipment doesn’t continue to inspire you after purchase or sits there unused? I’ve been there, and in this episode I t...
Episode 45: How To Be Minimalist With A Family - Becoming Minimalist with Joshua Becker
Simple You - August 03, 2021 07:21 - 1 hourToday I’m discussing family minimalism and simple living with Joshua Becker. Joshua Becker is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of The Minimalist Home, The More of Less, Clutterfree with Kids and Simplify. He is the Founder and Editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website d...
Episode 44: The unexpected benefit of decluttering that changed my life
Simple You - July 28, 2021 01:25 - 12 minutesDecluttering is about rediscovering yourself. In this episode I reveal the life changing aspects of myself that I got back once I decluttered the excess. I have never felt more inspired or in love with my life. Links and resources: Get access to the Simple Organising Kick-Starter wor...
Episode 43: Should you sell or donate your clutter?
Simple You - July 20, 2021 08:27 - 11 minutesI see so many people struggling with this decision, and it often prevents them from being able to get rid of the clutter that they’ve so painstakingly worked to clear. There is nothing wrong with either option; it has to work best for you. In this episode, I share my tips for deciding whet...
Episode 42: How I got my family to declutter
Simple You - July 20, 2021 08:24 - 10 minutesIt can be incredibly frustrating when your family doesn’t share the same enthusiasm or sense of priority for decluttering your home. From experience I can confirm that nagging your family does not work! However, particularly in my first year of decluttering my home, I experimented with a lot of ...
Episode 41: 10 Easy Hacks for a Clean and Tidy Home
Simple You - July 06, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutesWe all want to be able to enjoy a clean and tidy home, without having to spend hours cleaning and tidying it! Particularly during a pandemic, when we’re spending so much time at home, things can get messy fast. In this episode I’m giving you my top 10 tips for keeping your home tidier for lo...
Episode 40: Keeping It Simple In the Kitchen with Rossanos Casa
Simple You - June 29, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutesToday’s podcast was so much fun to record! I have a very special guest. Her name is Marylin and she is the brilliant mind and heart behind the brand Rossanos Casa. She helps busy foodies get out of their at home cooking rut with her no-brainer monthly meal planner for restaurant quality deliciou...
Episode 39: Minimalism with Kids
Simple You - June 22, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutesAn oldie but a goodie! Minimalism with kids can be challenging! Here are my tips for decluttering kids toys! Becoming a minimalist family is not easy when you have kids. Here are my tips on how to minimise toys. Originally published on my YouTube channel, watch the full video here https://yo...
Episode 38: Sustainable and ethical fashion with Jo of Caravan Creative
Simple You - June 15, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutesToday I’m discussing how to start transforming your wardrobe with sustainable and ethical fashion pieces with Joanna Sim of Caravan Creative. Jo is a social media strategist and coach for responsible fashion folk and creative business owners. She’s on a mission to amplify the voices of respons...
Episode 37: How to get your spouse to declutter
Simple You - June 08, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutesI asked on Instagram what you would all love to hear next on the podcast, and the result was unanimous! You all want to know what are my tips on how to get your spouse to declutter. As a minimalist who lives with a firm non-minimalist and mess maker, I do have some tricks up my sleeve. Listen no...
Episode 36 If you're struggling - listen to this
Simple You - June 01, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutesToday’s episode was recorded while I still felt in the thick of it – I am OK. This is an extremely raw and vulnerable post which I am sharing because if you are feeling like this, you are not alone. Please seek advice from your medical practitioner or professional if you require help. The prim...
Episode 35: My Secret Hack to Getting ANYTHING Done!
Simple You - May 25, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutesHow appropriate, given the title, that it took 3 takes to record and publish! In this podcast episode I’m talking about how a bit of forethought, but also how tuning into my energy helps me to get stuff done. Ps. You’ll hear me say Episode 36, but it’s Episode 35! My podcast game was NOT s...
Episode 34: Tidying up with Marie Kondo Netflix show review
Simple You - May 18, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutesWhat does a minimalist think of Marie Kondo's Netflix show? In this episode I give you my review of the Tidying Up With Marie Kondo Netflix show. I have watched all 8 episodes of Tidying Up and give you my review of how entertaining and helpful I feel it would be to Marie Kondo fans old and new,...
Episode 33: 5 Books That Changed My Life Forever
Simple You - May 11, 2021 22:50 - 23 minutesThe title of this episode says it all. These 5 books have had such a profound effect on my life in different ways that I want to share this with you. Books can have such an influence on how we feel and give us new perspectives to see the world, and I hope that you get a lot of value from hearing...
Episode 32: 50 Shades of Wrong - family vloggers and snark commentary
Simple You - May 04, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutesI don't usually record these types of episodes. But I had something to say. ___________________________________ Whatever you think of family vloggers, Josh of The Dad Podcast Challenge and Dad Challenge channels certainly has a strong opinion. He can be funny, snarky and downright harsh. ...
Episode 31: How to declutter your way to your True Life
Simple You - April 27, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutesDecluttering is more than just looking at physical items and trying to stop shopping. Decluttering helps you to discover your true life. In this edited audio from a Facebook live stream that I did last week, I explain how simplifying your life can help you to discover the significant passions, p...
Episode 30: How to declutter a hoarder home
Simple You - April 20, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutesThis episode is from a 2020 YouTube mini-series documenting how I decluttered a hoarder's house! I've had people ask me about the actual process, so I explain it in-depth with my decluttering tips for hoarders, or for people tasked with decluttering a hoarder's home. To watch the Before and Af...
Episode 29: Does decluttering solve everything?
Simple You - April 13, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutesDoes decluttering solve everything? Once your home is decluttered, what next? In this podcast episode, I get brutally honest with you about life after decluttering. Links and resources: Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01 For more simple living tips and information on how to work wi...
Episode 28: Is it bad for minimalists to want money?
Simple You - April 06, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutesIs it bad for minimalists to have big money goals? Should being a minimalist mean that you shouldn’t aspire to be wealthy or hit certain financial milestones? Here’s my thoughts on the topic. Links and resources: Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01 For more simple living tips an...
Episode 27: How to deal with kids birthday gifts
Simple You - March 30, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutesWhat do you do when you’re trying to declutter and your kids get a lot of gifts from friends and family? This year my daughter had a birthday party and she received a lot of gifts. Here’s how I choose to deal with my kids’ birthday gifts. Links and resources: Follow me on Instagra...
Episode 26: How to stop buying stuff you don't need
Simple You - March 23, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutesWhy do we buy stuff we don’t need? I’ve definitely done this, and sometimes I still do. Often it’s boredom, filling an emotional void, or doing it because we think we should. In this episode, which was originally a video on my YouTube channel Simply Mel, I explain why we do this and how to catch...
Episode 25: Why you need to stop should'ing all over yourself
Simple You - March 16, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutesUs mums put a lot of pressure on ourselves and take on the opinions of others. In this episode I address why mum shaming can be destructive and why we need to stop should’ing all over ourselves. Links and resources: Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01 For more simple living tips...
Episode 23: Review of Peter Walsh on Space Invaders TV Show
Simple You - March 02, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutesWho would love a team of experts to sweep into your cluttered home, help you get rid of 90% of your possessions, sort the valuable items from the trash and then makeover your home with a mini reno? The team from Australian Channel 9’s Space Invaders does just that in their new TV series. Declutt...
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