As we head into the holidays, I wanted to share this real life story with you of a powerful learning (and teaching) moment I had with my 7 year old son, which inspired today's episode. I also share tangible ideas to help you and your kids navigate gift-giving, which are especially helpful if they're involved with picking out gifts for loved ones (or themselves)! Join Our LAST 14-Day Clutter Challenge of 2022: <a href= "https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge">https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge</a>

As we head into the holidays, I wanted to share this real life story with you of a powerful learning (and teaching) moment I had with my 7 year old son, which inspired today's episode. I also share tangible ideas to help you and your kids navigate gift-giving, which are especially helpful if they're involved with picking out gifts for loved ones (or themselves)! Join Our LAST 14-Day Clutter Challenge of 2022: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge

As we head into the holidays, I wanted to share this real life story with you of a powerful learning (and teaching) moment I had with my 7 year old son, which inspired today's episode. I also share tangible ideas to help you and your kids navigate gift-giving, which are especially helpful if they're involved with picking out gifts for loved ones (or themselves)! Join Our LAST 14-Day Clutter Challenge of 2022: <a href="https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge</a> &nbsp;

176: The Real Purpose Behind Gift-Giving

You’ve decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back?
You’ve done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started. 

It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term.

The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life.

With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Whether you’re:
✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter
✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list)
✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over
✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home

This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect.

Inside each episode, you’ll get:
✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less
✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff)
✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the “what ifs,” and the mental load
✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going

You might be wondering:
“How do I get my family on board?”
“What if I have emotional attachments to everything?”
“Why do I declutter and it still doesn’t feel ‘done’?”
“Can I really simplify when life feels so full?”

These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families.

Whether you’re deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you’re in the right place.
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday
🎁 Start simplifying with Katy’s FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter
📲  Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com

Ready, Set, Simplify!

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Mental Health

Education

Self-Improvement

You’ve decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back? You’ve done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started. It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term. The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life. With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re: ✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter ✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list) ✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over ✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect. Inside each episode, you’ll get: ✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less ✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff) ✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the “what ifs,” and the mental load ✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going You might be wondering: “How do I get my family on board?” “What if I have emotional attachments to everything?” “Why do I declutter and it still doesn’t feel ‘done’?” “Can I really simplify when life feels so full?” These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families. Whether you’re deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you’re in the right place. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday 🎁 Start simplifying with Katy’s FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter 📲 Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com Ready, Set, Simplify!

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