Join me today for a conversation with world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success, Steve Magness. I recently heard Steve on an episode of the Rich Roll podcast and thoroughly enjoyed the conversation regarding mental toughness. As a mom to three young children, I recognized the correlation to mental toughness needed in parenthood. Having coached Olympic athletes and other top-performers, I knew Steve would be a great guest to discuss resilience but specifically, how we can train our brains to transcend the discomfort we will surely encounter in our parenting journeys.

As most of you know, a huge issue parents currently face is a sharp increase in screen time for children. In fact, a recent study by JAMA Pediatrics found that children’s recreational use of screens (not including time spent online for virtual classes) nearly doubled during the pandemic. Moreover, the study linked higher screen usage to poorer mental health and greater stress among teens. I, myself, acknowledge that screens themselves aren’t bad but strive to balance screen time with playtime. Joining me today to highlight the importance of screen free play and what parents can do to engage their children is Anna Yudina of the Genius of Play (whose mission is to provide families with the information and inspiration they need to make play an important part of their child’s day). Anna shares how play benefits parents, what play really means (how science defines play), importance of multi-generational play and more…

Joining me today is author, Catherine Pearlman for a conversation about first phones and digital safety. In her new book, First Phone, Catherine Pearlman—licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert—introduces 8 to 12-year olds (and their parents) to the concepts of digital safety, privacy, social media, cyberbullying, phone etiquette and how to set appropriate boundaries to establish a healthy digital relationship in an increasingly complicated online world. I hope this conversation gives parents peace of mind, tools to engage with their children and encouragement for their children as they internalize digital safety.

Whether you’re new to minimalism and decluttering or have been pursuing the lifestyle for awhile now, today’s episode is for you! I’m joined by professional organizer, Amy Mayorga to discuss decluttering our entire homes. This episode is filled with practical advice for how to accomplish this, timelines, mistakes we make in the process and more…

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.