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

What does the practice of minimalism look like 5 years later? In Episode 34, Melissa and Kate kick-off the third season with a look back at their minimalism journeys. The two share what they got right, what they wish the had done differently, and the advice you need to know if you're just starting out simplifying.

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After a few weeks off from recording, Melissa and Kate are back chatting about the value of self-care in their daily routines. They share how they establish better self-care habits, the importance of postpartum self-care, and how to reset after major changes.

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Some dreams just take time and perseverance; on this episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share practical tips for staying the course. They chat about the benefits of community, communication, and flexibility. They also make a big announcement at the end of the episode!

Talked about in this episode:

The Cohesive Home Family Philosophy Worksheet

...and cat hair.

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Katrina Onstad, Canadian journalist and author of "The Weekend Effect" joins Kate on the podcast to chat about how to create a happier and more relaxed weekend. She shares the latest research as well as her own personal experiences, and you'll love this laid-back chat about the importance of a relaxed childhood for your kids, how to cut back on work AND be more productive, the value of getting out in nature, why being social (in person) matters, and more.

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Big changes equals big purging: In this episode Melissa welcomes Kate back to the podcast after her maternity leave. The friends chat about Kate and her new baby as well as Melissa's new home and how these big life changes are prompting some much needed decluttering sessions. But how do they tackle it all? Listen and find out!

Things we chat about:

Melissa's blog: Ourpeaceofwildthings.com

Kate's blog: Thestreamlinedlife.com

The Rich Roll podcast

From Canada to Argentina (and beyond) in an Earthroamer: Josh and Jenna are the inspiring couple behind the website Nomad Yoga Family. Although the couple had it all--you know, a thriving yoga studio, their dream home, beautiful children, and plenty of international travel--they decided in 2015 to sell-up and embrace a nomadic lifestyle. They now live in an Earthroamer with their two kiddos and travel to yoga studios throughout North America and beyond to offer business consultations and to teach.

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From California Dreaming to East Coast Homesteading: in today's episode, Melissa chats with the family behind the homesteading blog and YouTube channel Sew the Land. In 2016, Lorraine, Jason, and their daughter, Penelope, moved cross-country from California to North Carolina in search of fertile land and a new dream. From working in the fashion industry and computer drafting to becoming new homesteaders, the couple has embraced a life of gratitude, minimalism, and connection to the land.

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Cait Flanders is a finance blogger, a minimalist, and the co-host of the Budget and Cents podcast. In 2011, she decided to get serious about paying off her 30,000 in debt and began blogging her progress. When she paid off the last of it in 2013, she further experimented with hacking her life by successfully completing a two year shopping ban, got rid of 75% of her belongings to live more simply, and started the podcast Budget and Cents with Carrie Smith.

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Podcast music: Fernweh (Shore) by Zach Winters

What makes a cohesive home? In the 30th episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share tips for identifying your family's values, creating a happier home, and living simply. They reflect back on the last year of podcasting and offer encouragement for your journey, wherever you may be on it.

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Johnny cakes, locusts, and creating homes: in episode 29, Kate and Melissa share the lessons they've learned about living simply from reading the "Little House" book series with their children. The two chat about everything from free-range play and responsibility for kids, keeping foods simple, and the risk with buying things on credit. Melissa also shares some exciting news, and Kate gives an update on her pregnancy. Head over to cohesivehome.com to subscribe and receive an email for the latest podcast episodes and news from Cohesive Home!

Things mentioned in this show:

Melissa's Blog

Kate's Blog

Kirk's post