Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

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• Put yourself out there
• Approach someone you could see yourself being friends with, but also be open-minded
• Use your kids' activities to search for like-minded people
• Don't be afraid to share your story and be vulnerable
• You will find your people!

Kate is reading: "Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters" by Erica Komisar LCSW

Melissa is crushing hard on: the entire East Coast. Contact her if you want to help host her visit to your New England hometown!

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Join Melissa as she speaks with Larisa Barth in the latest edition of our interview series. Larisa is a mother, entrepreneur, maker, and minimalist living simply, zero waste, and intentionally in Wyoming. She shares how tragedy in her family's story ultimately changed her direction and led her to start a non-profit serving her community. That's not the end of her story though, but the beginning of a new chapter in which Larisa and her family realize what they really value is intentional simplicity and learn the power of less. Listen in to hear more of her inspiring story!

SHOW NOTES:

Larisa's Etsy shop: Joy in the Morning Designs

PROMO CODE: 'cohesivehome'

Larisa on Instagram: @joyinthemorn

Recommended Reading: Joy of Less

Held Your Hole Life

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We're back with a follow-up to our popular Episode 11: Planning. In this episode we share our favorite ways to plan and stay organized while raising kids and juggling all the things we do. We talk about how our ideas of organization and planning have changed since last year and what's new for each of us. Head to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/37 for show notes and to sign-up for all latest Cohesive Home news!

Melissa loves her padfolio, which she got from Target, and making lots of To Do lists. You can find the same one here.

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Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for Melissa and Kate? In Q & YAY Episode 3 the girls chat candidly about what a normal day looks like for each of them. They share about homeschooling and juggling three kids each while keeping a podcast going, spoiler alert: it involves coffee. #momlife

For show notes go to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/qandyay003

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Is it fall yet? In a land of pumpkin spice lattes and cozy throws, Kate and Melissa chat about a different way to create comfort in this week's episode. Calling it "homeyness," the two mamas talk about what really makes them feel at home and the art of creating that feeling yourself. Find show notes and subscribe for updates at cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/36

How do you deal with a partner who is a maximalist? In this Q & YAY episode, Melissa and Kate answer a listener's question on how to deal with a partner who will not declutter and share a surprising perspective. They also chat about their current favorite podcasts and music you should know. Listen now or read more below:

• It's not on our timing

• Deal with your own stuff first before requiring that of your partner

• We can't change people, bottom line. Change comes from within!

• Kate recommends the Muse and the Catalyst podcast, hosted by Megan and Aaron Schiller.
• Melissa loves Zach Winters' new album To Have You Around

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What did you want to be when you grew up? In this episode, Kate and Melissa look back at their childhood dreams and compare them to where they are now. They also chat about their own kids' dreams, how to help your kids believe in the possibilities of dreaming big, and also why it matters to do it as a family. Head to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/35 for show notes and to subscribe to the latest episodes and updates!

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Join Kate and Melissa for the first ever Q & Yay, a short chat where the two answer a listener question, share what they're loving right now, and update you on Cohesive News. These super short episodes are the perfect kickstart to your weekend and will be posted every Friday! On this first episode, Melissa and Kate answer the question: "How can I edit my creative ideas so I'm not running into a rat race of my own creation?" Listen to the episode to find out more!

Find show notes at: cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/qandyay001