EPISODE 20 | Have you ever considered the fact that clutter may be negatively impacting your health? I initially asked Sharon to be a guest on my podcast because I'm OBSESSED with the minimalist tips 'n tricks she shares on her Instagram page, but, once we got to talking, I realized just HOW connected minimalism is to a healthy diet/lifestyle. I learned soooo much from Sharon and know you will, too! Enjoy!!

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:24 - Sharon's background and impetus for crafting a minimal-ish lifestyle

8:06 - The basic ideas behind minimalism

11:23 - Common "minimalism" misconceptions

13:46 - Sharon's unique approach to minimalism

16:57 - The "undeniable connection" between minimalism and health!

18:13 - The link between clutter and stress, obesity, and emotions

20:41 - How having fewer kitchen gadgets has actually helped me to sustain a regular cooking + meal prepping practice 

23:35 - Tips 'n tricks for becoming more minimal-ish in your own life!

29:38 - Sharon's advice for working with members of your family who aren't as on board with the minimalist mentality

35:16 - Words of advice for anyone just beginning his/her decluttering journey

37:27 - Sharon's minimal-ish approach to the holidays

38:21 - An unexpected "greatest benefit" of minimalism for Sharon

43:10 - What it means to "invest in your health," according to Sharon

45:06 - My new fave minimalist hack (hint: it involves books!)

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Connect with Sharon:

Instagram: instagram.com/themomrenovation

Facebook: facebook.com/themomrenovation

Website: themomreno.com

Joshua Becker's books:

The Minimalist Home: A Room-By-Room Guide To A Decluttered, Refocused Life

The More Of Less: Finding The Life You Want Under Everything You Own

Simplify

Clutterfree With Kids: Change Your Thinking. Discover New Habits. Free Your Home.

Zen Habits by Leo Babauta

Courtney Carver's books:

Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

Soulful Simplicity: How Living With Less Can Lead To So Much More

Simple Ways To Be More With Less

Mini-Missions For Simplicity: Small Actions For Massive Change

Desirae Endres' Minimal-ish Podcast

simplified.: A Real-Life Guide To Organizing Your Space And Saving Your Sanity by Stephanie Sikora

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less by Greg McKeown

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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