This is the first in a new series of the Minimalist Moms Podcast. Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. This week, I spoke with Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs about growing up with a hoarder. Tara vulnerably shared how hoarding affected her growing up, how it's affected her now and advice for you if a parent or someone you know is in the same situation.

By tracking our unique cycle, we can sync our activities for maximum effectiveness in every area of our life, including decluttering and living a more minimalist lifestyle. Decluttering can be emotional and physically demanding, and cycle syncing can ensure you are doing the right tasks at the right time to make the process easier and more enjoyable. Join me today for an in-depth discussion about this topic with registered nurse, Megan Rempel. Megan discusses how, as women, we have been gifted something pretty incredible with our monthly cycle. Our physiology, energy, focus, and emotional state are all impacted as we go through the 4 phases of our cycle every single month.

Mimetic desire — the act of simply desiring what others desire – imitating what others want instead of developing our own intentional, conscious wanting – is powerful in our development, our world and in our everyday lives. Today’s guest, author Luke Burgis, shares his expertise about this concept, how society influences mimetic desire, how we can determine what we truly desire, the impact we can have on the desires of those around us and more!

The average American family throws out 30-40% of the groceries they buy from produce to leftovers. The easiest way to save money would be to use everything we buy - but how do we do this? Joining me today is Amy Cross of the Cross Legacy Blog (known for the viral strawberries in a jar hack). On this episode, she shares some of her best tips for washing and storing produce and how to, ultimately, save money by doing so!

Eight years ago, Noell and her husband Daniel Jett set out to build the house of their dreams… by themselves.  With Daniel’s contracting background and Noell’s love for all things home, they masterfully built a gorgeous farmhouse and posted their progress on social media. Flash-forward to today, Noell’s popular Instagram and TikTok accounts, have accumulated over 4.7 million dedicated followers. She and Daniel along with their four (soon to be 5!) children share their lives, DIY tips, cleaning and organization hacks, home-building journey and more with their audience. As for today’s episode, we’ll be hearing a few of her best tips for home renovations.

Join me today for a conversation with author, Matthew Fray all about intentionality in marriage. Matthew has written a thoughtful, down-to-earth guide to help partners identify and address relationship-killing behavior patterns in their own lives. Filtered through the lens of his own surprising, life-changing experience and his years counseling couples, his new book, This Is How Your Marriage Ends, exposes the root problem of so many relationships that go wrong. We simply haven’t been taught any of the necessary skills, Matthew explains. He is here to talk about all of this and more on today’s episode.

If you’re an introvert, minimalism might be for you. From more peace in your home to higher productivity, introverts can benefit from implementing a minimalist lifestyle. Join me today for a conversation with author, Julie Vick about intentional practices for introverted personalities.

Does minimalism help us find contentment? Why do we remain discontented despite pursuing minimalism? Join me today as I speak with author of A Simpler Motherhood, Emily Eusanio to answer the questions and more!

Join me today for a special bonus conversation with host of the Real Happy Mom podcast, Toni-Ann Mayembe. Toni shares advice for weekend routines that best prepare us for the work week. Her suggestions are likely to help you reduce overwhelm and eliminate unnecessary stress in your week.

Join me today for a conversation with the woman behind the popular Instagram account, Transforming Toddlerhood, Devon Kuntzman. Devon empowers toddler parents to overcome the challenges of toddlerhood, nurture development and create confidence in their skills through using positive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate parenting tools. Today we’ll be discussing intentional parenting tools you’ll need for the toddler years, simple strategies for redirection and more…

Joining me today is mom of three, creator of the Day Designer and new author, Whitney English. Whitney and I had somewhat of an ‘unplugged’ conversation about her new book; we also discussed authenticity, failing to meet our own standards (and being okay with it), finding space for balance and more.

Join me today for a conversation with Tara McKenna about simple switches to change your mindset regarding waste. We're all trapped in a wasteful convenience-based cycle, but Tara’s new book, Don’t Be Trashy offers an alternative: an approach to reducing waste that emphasizes progress over perfection. Ultimately, it's about changing your mindset to one of minimalism and conscious consumption—a mindset that’s as good for your wallet and your well-being as it is for the planet.

As parents and teachers, one of the most beneficial things we can do is to allow our children to play outside - for hours on end. The concept is simple. The execution is harder. The impact is tremendous. Join me today for a conversation with founder of the global movement, 1000 Hours Outside, Ginny Yurich. Ginny joined me back on episode 184 to discuss quick tips for getting outside and today she is here to share all about the benefits of getting into nature, the impacts on physical and emotional wellbeing, where to start, plus a whole lot more.

People think that planning should feel good but it’s actually an anxiety-inducing event that you can develop resistance to in your brain. The trick is to turn planning into a rewarding event that your mind looks forward to. Then execution becomes a bit of a no-brainer. But how? Join me today as I speak with productivity expert and co-founder of the Lifehack Method, Carey Bentley. Carey’s helped more than 50,000 professionals who want to prevent burnout and create more freedom in their lives. Today, she’ll be sharing tips for why planning your week (not your day) is the secret to getting more done (and how to do it in less than 30 minutes), what to do when planning your week doesn’t work, what everyone gets wrong about productivity, and more.

Join me today for a conversation with author, 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’ve been a fan of Shauna for many years and this interview is yet another example of her incredible way with words! We talk about letting go of old ways that no longer serve us, learning to let go, being easily delighted and more!

Join me today for a conversation with psychotherapists, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright. They’re here to discuss the issue of teen sleep with the theme of minimalism and simplifying in mind. They share how to decrease our reliance on technology and social media (due to its impact on our sleep and health), suggestions for evening and morning routines that fuel intentional living and more.

Join me today for a conversation with author of The Little Book of Living Small, Laura Fenton. Laura joined me back on EP174 to talk about helpful hints for living small and today we’ll be discussing the downsides of small space living; however, we’ll provide solutions to combat the ‘negatives’ (which may not be so negative, after all.)

Join me today as I talk to certified financial coach and personal finance expert, Jessi Fearon about what she believes are the five financial truths to overcome barriers and better understand how to make your version of the 'American Dream' a reality. What are we believing about the 'American Dream' that is simply untrue? Are there any universal truths? How have we distorted our view of finances and how can we move towards a life of financial freedom? All of this and more in today’s episode.

Join me today for a special bonus episode with co-founder of Lovevery, Jessica Rolph. Jessica discusses why less is more when it comes to playtime: how she has cultivated independent play with her own children, hurdles we may face when encouraging our own children and more...

As a minimalist, one of my goals is to find time to regularly shut out the noise and prioritize alone time. It isn’t always easy to find dedicated time to myself each week but, even if for a half hour evening walk, I try to prioritize solitude in my life. Here today to share more about her findings and musings on solitude/alone time is author, Rebekah Illif.