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The clean simple free podcast is all about making the most of everyday life through intentional, sustainable, minimalist living. An easy guide to free your home from clutter and learn to live an orderly and intentional lifestyle, clear your mind, and find peace. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleansimplefree/support

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Ep90: Frugal Shopping with ...

11.23.2022

This episode features Jen Smith, co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast and author of “The No-Spend Challenge Guide.” Jen discusses aligning our purchases with our values and ways to challenge ourselves to be a good steward of our resources and ...

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11.23.2022 Ep90: Frugal Shopping with Jen Smith of the Frugal Friends Podcast This episode features Jen Smith, co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast and author of “The No-Spend Challenge Guide.” Jen discusses aligning our purchases with our values and ways to challenge ourselves to be a good steward of our resources and ...
09.14.2022 Ep89: The integrity of an integrated life with Sharon Schneider This episode features Sharon Schneider, author of “Handbook for an Integrated Life.” Her book discusses aligning our everyday life choices with our values. You guys will love this interview; a lot of the things in Sharon’s book align with clean ...
08.31.2022 Ep88: Listener questions - What to do when our hobbies create clutter? The first episode of season five is a success story from a listener followed by an interesting question: what are good hobbies for minimalists that don’t create clutter or require lots of supplies? Submit your questions to discuss on the ...
07.06.2022 Ep87: Discussing “haul culture” The final episode of season four is about haul culture: videos encouraging people to buy as much as possible from fast-fashion retailers to make impressive looking videos. Plus, I discuss some self-storage statistics and offer suggestions for the way we ...
06.22.2022 Ep86: Letting go of things that no longer serve you This episode is about the phrase “letting go of things that no longer serve you.” I discuss what it means in an everyday application, and how to identify the things, habits, and even people in our lives that are not ...
06.08.2022 Ep85: Sleep quality suffers in a cluttered bedroom In this episode I discuss the most commonly cluttered area in the home—the bedroom— and discuss how a cluttered room can negatively impact our quality of sleep. Plus, I offer solutions for removing the most distracting items that can prevent ...
05.25.2022 Ep84: Sustainable shopping habits for everyone - with Lizzie of Finch In this episode I chat with Lizzie Horvitz, Founder of Finch. Finch provides science-backed ratings for common products on Amazon to help us shop more mindfully. In this episode Lizzie talks about decoupling sustainability and status, debunking product buzzwords like ...
05.11.2022 Ep83: Finding balance between career commitments and self-care In this episode I discuss the toxic side of the “respect the grind” mindset that doesn’t allow for a healthy work/life balance. In this episode I give examples of hustle culture, discuss the downsides of it, and read some solutions ...
04.27.2022 Ep82: Joyful, Mindful, Balanced journaling habits with Julie Barlow (plus giveaway details!) In this episode I chat with Julie Barlow of JMB Living. In this interview she discusses how to manifest our dreams and goals through journaling, the mindfulness connection when we journal, and how to make time to journal in our ...
04.13.2022 Ep81: Spring Cleaning! My favorite tips, tricks and reminders It’s spring cleaning season! In this episode I discuss a brief history of spring cleaning and cover my favorite cleaning tips and decluttering reminders to get your home nice and tidy. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support ...
03.30.2022 Ep80: Reducing plastic waste with Angie Ringler In this enlightening episode, I chat with Angie of Tangie waste free products to discuss how we can begin to go plastic free, the pitfalls of recycling, and Angie’s on-the-go suggestions to reduce our single-use plastic consumption. Thank you for ...
03.16.2022 Ep79: Sustainable coffee talk with Dave of Better Grounds organic coffee Today I chat with Dave Sells of Better Grounds for an insightful look at fair trade practices in the coffee industry. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support ...
03.02.2022 Ep78: How brands manipulate our shopping habits using psychology Are you trying to shop your way to your ideal life? In this episode I discuss the way marketing tricks us into thinking we need a product by catering to our psychological needs using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It’s pretty ...
02.16.2022 Ep77: Scarcity mentality versus abundance mindset What is abundant minimalism? In this episode I discuss what a scarcity mindset is and how it can be damaging to ourselves and others. Plus, how to swap your fear-based thoughts for a mindset of abundance. Thank you for listening! ...
02.02.2022 Ep76: Are you comparing yourself to other minimalists? Identifying your strengths and weaknesses In this episode I discuss how to stop comparing ourselves to unrealistic standards of minimalism when it doesn’t suit our current life stage. Plus, how to identify your decluttering strengths and weaknesses. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to ...
01.19.2022 Ep75: Skinimalism with Lorraine Dallmeier - discussing sustainable beauty My guest today is Lorraine Dallmeier of Formula Botanica who discusses skinimalism, the effects of the beauty industry on self-esteem and creating waste, and much more! Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast further, consider donating ...
01.05.2022 Ep74: What does your ideal life look like? Practical tips to live intentionally In the season 4 premier, I discuss intention, mindfulness, and how to start incorporating your vision of an ideal life into every day practice. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast further, consider donating ...
11.10.2021 Ep73: Season 3 Finale - Gratitude practices and my minimalist journey in review In the last episode of season 3, I discuss the many benefits of a gratitude practice and review my minimalist journey this past year. I also talk about the necessity of “internal decluttering.” Happy holidays! ***Thank you so much for ...
10.27.2021 Ep72: Minimal gift-giving guide and sustainable holiday gift wrap ideas In this episode I discuss ideas for useful, low clutter gifts to give to everyone on your list as well as providing a few suggestions for sustainable ways to wrap presents. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like ...
10.13.2021 Ep71: Dust, mold and more - Physical health risks of cluttered environments In this episode I discuss physical health risks that can come with clutter. By knowing the health hazards that come with upkeep on items, we can become more decisive when decluttering. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like ...
09.29.2021 Ep70: Mindfulness practices for intentional living Mindfulness is more than just meditation! In this episode I talk about what mindfulness is, why it’s beneficial, and how we can incorporate mindful practices into our daily lives. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support ...
09.15.2021 Ep69: Intentional living tips - adding special touches to typical days How to “put exclamation marks on ordinary days” by adding a special touch to otherwise typical days. This is a concept that I learned from my mom, and it can be easily put into practice when living intentionally. ***Thank you ...
09.01.2021 Ep68: Fall cleaning - Preparing your home for the changing of the seasons Everyone does spring cleaning, but what about fall cleaning? In this episode, I offer tips for why fall cleaning is beneficial, as well as a step-by-step guide to clean your house from top to bottom. ***Thank you so much for ...
08.18.2021 Ep67: Morning/evening rituals - the benefits and stress-reducing effects of daily routines In this episode, I discuss the positive impact of having a good morning and evening routine in place, as well as offering some ideas to incorporate into your days. If you have a question reach out to me at the ...
08.04.2021 Ep66: Listener questions answered - Duplicate dishes and more In this episode I discuss messages that listeners have shared with me, including duplicate items, decluttering progress reports, and more. If you have a question reach out at the links below! ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like ...
07.21.2021 Ep65: Evaluating unfinished projects and the psychological link from undone tasks to mental health If you have unfinished DIY projects lying around the house, decide whether to pursue it or pass on it! In this episode I give tips on how to determine whether a project is worth finishing as well as dive into ...
07.07.2021 Ep64: Refreshing your space and acclimating post-pandemic with Brittany Lee I’m so excited to share this interview with my sister Brittany Lee! In this episode, Brittany talks about how to acclimate to a new normal post-quarantine, and how to organize and refresh your space. ***Thank you so much for listening! ...
06.21.2021 Ep63: Recycling your clothes into cash with consignment/retail shops and yard sales (2 of 2) In part two of this two part series, I discuss in person options for selling your unwanted clothes and giving them new life in a sustainable way, and making some cash in the process! The places I mention are: Facebook.com/marketplace ...
06.21.2021 Ep62: Recycling your clothes into cash with sustainable shopping apps (1 of 2) In this two-part episode, I mention a few of the most popular apps to resell your clothing, offering a sustainable solution to getting rid old clothes and making some cash in the process! The sites I mention are: eBay.com Depop.com ...
06.04.2021 Ep61: Lessons I learned during the fire in my apartment building What a crazy first half of 2021! There are always lessons to be learned about minimalism even in times of crisis as discussed in this episode. **Apologies for the sound quality towards the end! I was having technical difficulties with ...
04.26.2021 Upcoming episode postponed due to unforeseen circumstances Thank you for understanding! I’ll be back to publishing episodes when I am able. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cleansimplefree/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleansimplefree/support
04.14.2021 Ep60: Spring Cleaning Part 3 - Bedroom, garage, laundry room and spare closet declutter! Spring has sprung! In the third and final part of this series I offer helpful reminders and easy steps to declutter your space. This episode focuses on paring down possessions in the bedroom, garage, laundry room and spare closets! •••Suggestion ...
03.31.2021 Ep59: Spring Cleaning Part 2 - Bathroom organization and storing things where they make sense Spring has sprung! In part 2 of this series I offer helpful reminders and six easy steps to declutter any space. Plus, bathroom solutions for everything from makeup collections to wall art. This is an ongoing series. Tune in next ...
03.17.2021 Ep58: Spring Cleaning Part 1 - Getting started in 6 steps and kitchen cleaning Spring will be here before we know it! In this episode I offer helpful reminders and six easy steps to declutter any space. Plus, kitchen solutions for everything from your spice rack to under the sink. This is an ongoing ...
03.03.2021 Ep57: Laundry Free Clothing and Love for the Environment with Wen Muenyi In this casual interview, I chat with Wenceslaus “Wen” Muenyi about his laundry free clothing line, HercLéon. We also discuss minimalism, self-love, shamanic journeys and so much more! Check out the HercLéon products at https://hercleon.com ••• Tell me what you ...
02.24.2021 Ep 56: The Lessons of Shinto and Gratitude for our Belongings Gratitude for the items we love can help us along our minimalist journeys, and can even save us money in the long run! I explain how in this episode. Plus, a discussion about the Shinto religion and the lessons we ...
02.03.2021 Ep55: Body and Mind Mastery with Dianne Hatke - Healing your relationship with yourself Late, but worth the wait! I had the pleasure of sitting down and having a chat with Dianne Hatke, creator of the UNLEASHED coaching program. Her program guides you along the way to your own journey of self-exploration, discovery, and ...
02.02.2021 Mini-episode: Updates to the clean. simple. free podcast for 2021! Where have I been and what’s next? I explain my long absence here. •••Feel free to reach out on Instagram @clean.simple.free or email me via [email protected] ••• Thank you all for your continued listenership! It means the world to me, ...
12.16.2020 Ep54: Minimal Christmas mindsets to safeguard our mental health (plus a surprise guest!) It has been a WEEK, guys. It’s nearly the end of the year and a lot has hit the fan in personal life so forgive my ramblings. Thank you to my special guest, my mom Jewel, for giving us all ...
12.08.2020 Ep53: Perfectionism and procrastination, and the link between the two Are you a perfectionist? A procrastinator? A bit of both? In this episode I discuss both sides as well as the overlap between the two, with solutions to combat all three categories. •••Say hi or follow me on Instagram @clean.simple.free ...
12.01.2020 Ep52: Creating a sense of flow in the home through habits and routines In this episode we discuss ways to implement habits or routines to create a sense of calm and make our days flow more smoothly. •••Say hi on Instagram @clean.simple.free or reach out by email at [email protected]!••• Becoming minimalist article: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/calm/ ...
11.24.2020 Ep51: Bringing gratitude into daily life with author Karl Staib What a great conversation this was! Karl covered so many fantastic topics in this episode including tips to change up our habits and routines, how to live in the present moment, making friends with our inner voices, and of course, ...
11.17.2020 Ep50: How to shop like a minimalist: quick tips from the pantry to the holidays! This episode touches on giving gifts, how to sustainably use up the food in your fridge, ignoring impulse buys and more! •••Reach out anytime on Instagram @clean.simple.free or email me at [email protected] ••• --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cleansimplefree/message ...
11.10.2020 Ep49: Impulse buys, unnecessary purchases, and shopping guilt Thank you so much to Isabell from Germany for inspiring this episode! You can read more about the dopamine rush from shopping at www.neurotrackerx.com/post/shopping-makes-feel-high •••Reach out anytime on Instagram @clean.simple.free or email me at [email protected] ••• --- Send in a ...
11.03.2020 Exciting Announcement from clean. simple. free! I’ve been waiting to announce this since my Summer break and I’m so excited! Thank you so much for being a dedicated listener to the clean. simple. free podcast. Reach out anytime on Instagram @clean.simple.free or drop me an email ...
10.28.2020 Ep48: The eco-fashion renaissance with Marci Zaroff In this interview my guest discusses eco friendly fashion without compromise, sustainability tips, how to more actively pursue an earth conscious lifestyle, her movie and book recommendations and more! •••For more info visit Marcizaroff.com or follow her on Instagram @marcizaroff ...
10.20.2020 Ep47: What to do when your partner or roommate is not a minimalist? When sharing a space with someone, how on earth do we handle living with non minimalists? This episode explores this topic and question, and offers many different ways—peppered with personal anecdotes— to approach and handle dealing with others’ clutter! •••Feel ...
10.13.2020 Ep46: Closet clutter part 4 finale - Accessories and when to purchase organizing supplies Love to accessorize? Me too! Let’s wrap up the series by talking about how to make conscious decisions about our necklaces, hats, shoes and more, as well as rewarding yourself with organizing bins AFTER editing down your wardrobe. •••Feel free ...
10.06.2020 Ep45: Closet clutter part 3 - loungewear, pjs, underwear and gym clothes! Life’s too short to wear uncomfortable underwear, polyester gym clothes and loungewear you feel less than your best in! •••Feel free to say hi or follow me on insta! Thanks for listening:) •Email: [email protected] •Instagram: @clean.simple.free --- Send in a ...
09.29.2020 Ep44: A New Zealand perspective on minimalism, conscious consumerism and parenting with Adelyn This interview with Adelyn, a lifelong minimalist from New Zealand has been one of my favorite conversations, and I’ve had many lovely chats in the last year! In this episode we talk about her advice for minimalists, the importance of ...

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