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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 MinimalismEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Magic Spoon, GobbleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 simple. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Betterhelp Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 SimpleEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Magic SpoonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 foods, miracle supplements etc. We skip gluten and invest in exercise gadgets. We swallow vitamins. We obsess about BMI. While healthy nutrition and physical activity are indeed important for health, there are things we all too often sacrifice that have an outsize impact on our centenarian potential. Friendships. Purpose in life. Empathy. Kindness. Volunteering. Science shows that these 'soft' health drivers are often more powerful than diet and exercise. Throughout the episode, we'll dive into more of what Marta has researched in her book.Show Notes for EP152: Simplifying Our Approach to LongevityEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Betterhelp & Goodnight Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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: nappie 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 TweedaleEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Magic SpoonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 DeclutteringEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Goodnight Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 with our regular Tuesday episodes. I do have an audience of Christian followers and this input was too important to me to pass up. With the new year approaching, I know a lot of us desire to dive into Scripture but feel as though we 1) don’t know where to start or 2) don’t have the time. Kristy will share what it means to ‘verse map’ and how it can help you approach the Word in an unmuddied, efficient, meaningful way. Show Notes for Bonus Episode: Simplifying Our Approach to ScriptureEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Goodnight Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 in life, how to plan our way out of 'busy-ness' and how to create more white space in our schedules.Show Notes for EP150: Is Your Stuff the Chain or the Anchor?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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Betterhelp & Goodnight Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 various categories. Whether you feel that you should because you used to in the past or because you see someone else doing it, flipping the script to how you want to feel, from should to good, will allow you to reclaim your experience, attention, and energy.Show Notes for EP149: [Post Holiday] Should to GoodEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Betterhelp & Goodnight Rebel Girls Podcast & StoryworthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 GiftingEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Betterhelp & Goodnight Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 listen to this one with the kiddos - we discuss Santa around the halfway point!Show Notes for EP147: Have Yourself a Minimalist ChristmasEnjoy 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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:Betterhelp Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 living, counseling others on personal finance through her church, and hosting people in her home.Jeannette began pursuing a minimalist lifestyle about 4 years ago after the birth of her first child. A few months into the journey her life was dramatically altered when her little brother passed away of an opioid overdose at the age of 24. Minimalism has been a helpful tool for her as she has navigated grief and processed physical & emotional baggage in the wake of his death.Pursuing a minimalist lifestyle has helped keep her home, budget, and life from being filled to the max with trivial stuff so she can focus on what matters most to her: loving others. She views the greatest gift of minimalism to be how it frees up space and resources so one can be more generous and more hospitable with less stress.Discussed in this episode:Online Minimalist Party Shop: Simply LiftedBook: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra AdachiBook: The Art of Happy Moving by Ali WenzkeLet’s keep the conversation going on Facebook or Instagram!And, don’t forget to leave a rating or review on iTunes. Each review is so appreciated as it helps other mamas find me!Thank you, thank you, thank you!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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. Show Notes for EP146: Decluttering the Living Room [Room by Room Series]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 friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Episode Sponsored By:BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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.  Show Notes for EP145: Decluttering Bedrooms [Room by Room Series] 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 friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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.  Show Notes for EP144: Decluttering Our Closets [Room by Room Series] 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 friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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. Show Notes for EP143: Decluttering Our Closets [Room by Room Series] 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 friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 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 friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: BetterhelpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 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 friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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. Show Notes for EP140: Decluttering the Kitchen [Room by Room Series] 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 friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Betterhelp & Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Episode Sponsored By: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands