Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

This week, I'm continuing our conversation on contentment with a thorough episode discussing a few mindset shifts we need to make if we'll ever be content with anything in our lives. I also share my interview with Diane Boden, where we chat about her minimalism journey plus practical tips to stay content and keep yourself from buying stuff you don't need. 

I talk about:

-3 mindset shifts you can make to help you live in a more content place (and stop re-accumulating/ re-cluttering your home)

-scarcity vs. abundance mindset

Diane and I talk about:

-Her minimalist journey

-What is a minimalist mom?

-How can we walk towards contentment, practically- action steps.

Links:

Minimalist Moms Podcast on Instagram

Minimalist Moms Podcast Website

Minimalish Mamas - Podcast Facebook Group

Minimalish Website

A blog version of this podcast episode

Minimalish on Instagram

Minimalish on Facebook

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Today I'm bringing you 5 ways to get content with your actual home, even if it doesn't look completely insta-worthy, perfect, or updated.  Plus, I'm discussing the concept of "sparking joy." Does this phrase help us or harm us in our minimalist journey? I think both- listen for more! Links:

-Listener Survey

-Making Room Free Ebook

-Cleaning Routine Resource 

-Minimalish on Instagram

-Minimalish Facebook Community Group

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Today I chat with Erica of the Life on Purpose Movement about realistic minimalism and how minimalism can benefit everyone- but it isn't one size fits all. She talks about how minimalism and slow living has changed for her has her family has grown and her kids have gotten older, and how it can change for us within our seasons. We also chat about time management and how minimalism can truly help us own our time.

Links:

The Life On Purpose Movement

The Minimalist Way

Erica's Instagram  

Erica's Facebook

Simplify in Six Challenge

Podcast Facebook Group

Podcast Instagram

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Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves. 

Things we talk about:

-Denaye's work with Simple Families -Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting -Her Simple Manifesto -Positive discipline/positive parenting -Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a parent. 

Links:

Preorder the book: Simple, Happy Parenting!!!

Denaye's Instagram

Simple Families Website

Minimalish on Instagram

NEW Minimalish Facebook Group

Simplify in Six Challenge

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Today I chat with Brittney of Homegrown Traditions and we talk all about simplifying family life in several different ways, including meaningful self care for mamas and caring for yourself by asking for help. You do not want to miss this conversation! Things we chat about:

-Simplifying motherhood with a big family

-Simplifying meal times/ meal planning

-Command Centers/ Chores / Family routines

-Self care that will actually fill you up

-Asking for help

Links to all the good things:

Brittney (Homegrown Traditions) on Instagram

Homegrown Traditions Website

Family Clipboard Command Center Printables

The podcast on Instagram

The podcast Website

Cleaning Routine Resource

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Today I'm bringing you a short little bonus episode with hopes to encourage you to have a joy-filled weekend. 

Links:

Instagram

Podcast website

Learning Tower

Mailing List

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Today I'm talking three excuses we often make (especially as moms) that keep us from positive life changes- and I apply these excuses specifically to decluttering. A lot of listeners have expressed an inability to really get started decluttering, so today I'm also talking about where to start. 

Things I talk about:

-Why your kids can't be an excuse

-Two other major excuses you might be making

-Ways to get started decluttering when it feels overwhelming

Links:

Making Room ebook/guide - Get started with minimalism (for free!)

the podcast on instagram

the podcast website

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Today I have Theresa from Montessori in Real Life as my Guest and we talk all about:

-The Montessori Method

-Montessori in Real Life

-Child Friendly Spaces Throughout the Home

-Intentional Play

-Cultivating Independence in Toddlers

-Separation Anxiety

-Involving your Child in Everyday Tasks

-Plus so much more!

Links:

Montessori In Real Life Blog

Montessori In Real Life on Instagram

The Montessori Guide

Montessori from the Start

The Montessori Toddler

Minimalish Cleaning Routine Resource

Minimalish on Instagram

Minimalish website

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Today I'm talking about one of my least favorite subjects- cleaning! I've said it several times on here..."I don't love cleaning." And honestly, it's still true of me. But, I've went through a mindset shift and truly started seeing the value in it. This episode is all about that mindset shift, plus the simple routine I've created that actually works for me to keep up with my house throughout the week in very little time each day! Things I talk about:

-How the routine works

-Room resets

-How to change your mindset when it comes to cleaning and tidying your home. (why it's important)

Links:

The free cleaning routine resource PLUS a 3 day email course to help you get started and shift your mindset

Hand Lettered Mother Teresa Quote

Minimal-ish on Instagram

The blog post to go along with this episode

Minimal-ish website

Simple + Purposeful Days Ebook

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Today I'm talking to Carleen Armstead from @theminimalmom on Instagram. Carleen is a mom of two, and today she shares her journey into minimalism plus some simple systems she uses to simplify kids toys and clothes in her house. We also talk a lot about finding balance and joy as moms and specifically stay at home moms. But this conversation truly has a lot to offer whether you're a working mom, a work at home mom, or you stay home with your kids. I really love how real and vulnerable Carleen gets as she talks about her life before and after minimalism in regards to her anxiety. 

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Here are some links you might want for this episode:

Carleen on Instagram

The Podcast on Instagram

The Podcast Website

Simple + Purposeful Days free ebook

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