Minimalist Moms

By Diane Boden

Education Kids & Family

What's Minimalist Moms about?

The Minimalist Moms podcast is designed to accompany you on your journey towards a more purposeful life. This includes every aspect: your mindset, daily routine, connections with others, and naturally, your possessions. Your host, Diane Boden, invites you to join her as she engages in conversations with a diverse range of experts. Together, they delve into the realms of minimalism, intentionality, and embracing a life of simplicity.

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09.26.2023

Who is this episode for? Women! (Especially if you ever fall into the comparison trap or mindlessly scroll socials!) Episode Summary: As a follow-up to a popular reel I created on Instagram, Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs joins me ...

Minimalist Moms episodes:

09.26.2023 Tara Clark Discusses the Comparison Trap, Voyeurism, Social Media Scrolling, and More (EP299) Who is this episode for? Women! (Especially if you ever fall into the comparison trap or mindlessly scroll socials!) Episode Summary: As a follow-up to a popular reel I created on Instagram, Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs joins me ...
09.23.2023 [REPLAY] Values-Based Budgeting with Janice Scholl (EP123) I rarely re-release an episode but I found myself scrolling through the podcast archives and saw that this episode had very few downloads. I looked at the release date and noticed that it had originally aired in the early summer ...
09.22.2023 Why Editing Our Closets Is So HARD with Laura Fenton (EP298) Who is this episode for? Do you struggle to declutter your wardrobe? Is sentimentality a sticking point? This episode is for you. Episode Summary: I've been a minimalist for over ten years now but still find it difficult to part ...
09.19.2023 Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Morgan Cutlip (EP297) Who is this episode for? Feeling burnt out? Skip the cliches - we don't need more lists of things to do in the time we don't have! If you're looking for practical, implementable advice you can begin today - this ...
09.13.2023 [Minimalist Moms Podcast Friends] Mindful Parenting: How To Hold Space for Big Emotions with Hunter Clarke-Fields This is a special friend of the Minimalist Moms Podcast —meet the Mindful Parenting Podcast with Hunter Clarke-Fields! In this episode, Hunter brings a mom through some Mindful Parenting coaching to help with this question: when your toddler is freaking ...
09.13.2023 Decluttering Chat: Charitable Decluttering, Death Cleaning, the Importance of Giving and More... with Kristy Edwards (EP296) Who is this episode for? Needing to find motivation to declutter? This episode is for you! Episode Summary: Joining me today is owner of Neatly Balanced, professional organizer, Kristy Edwards. Kristy's mission is to transform homes into clutter-free sanctuaries by ...
09.11.2023 Growing Up On the Internet May Not Be as Bad as We Thought... with Devorah Heitner (Bonus Episode) Episode Summary: Dr. Devorah Heitner, a seasoned authority on the intersection of family dynamics and technology, has dedicated extensive years of research to investigate the influence of screens on children. Her latest publication, titled "Growing Up in Public," offers a ...
09.05.2023 Transforming Family Dynamics with Dayna Abraham (EP295) Who is this episode for? Parents looking to build a safe home and support healthy kids. Episode Summary: Are you looking to transform family dynamics or help your kids become more empowered, confident, and independent? If so, today's episode will ...
09.01.2023 Zero Waste Living: The 80/20 Way with Stephanie Miller (Bonus Episode) Who is this episode for? Looking to live in a more sustainable way -sustainable but practical way - this episode is for you! Episode Summary: Today, we're diving into the world of the zero-waste movement with my guest, Stephanie Miller, ...
08.29.2023 I Didn't Sign Up for This: Exploring Real Couples Therapy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish (EP294) Who is this episode for? Anyone at any stage in a relationship. Episode Summary: I’m thrilled to introduce you to my guest, clinical psychologist and now author of the new book I Didn’t Sign Up for This, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. ...
08.25.2023 EP293: Lunch Packing, Mealtime Management, Freezer Staples and More with Amy Palanjian Who is this episode for? Busy parents seeking tips for simplifying mealtimes - and, of course, fans of Yummy Toddler Food! Episode Summary: Joining me today is the creator of the acclaimed kid-friendly food site Yummy Toddler Food, Amy Palanjian. ...
08.22.2023 EP292: Embracing the Present with Your Camera Lens with Joy Prouty Who is this episode for? If you've ever felt like life is rushing past you, if you've ever wished to create lasting memories that evoke genuine emotions, and if you're seeking practical yet soulful advice on how to infuse more ...
08.19.2023 EP291: Finding Margin and Mastering Time Management with Morgan Tyree Who is this episode for? Individuals seeking to balance a disorganized schedule, find margin in their days, reclaim control or simply make the most of their time. Episode Summary: In a world where each of us is granted the same ...
08.15.2023 Transforming Family Time with Montessori Parenting with Elizabeth Estrella (Bonus Episode) Joining me today is the voice behind the popular Instagram account, Montessori and Outdoors, Elizabeth Estrella. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how embracing Montessori principles in her home has transformed family time by minimizing clutter and maximizing moments together. From ...
08.08.2023 EP290: Growing Together: Embracing Positive Discipline with Jeanne-Marie Paynel Who is this episode for? Parents who desire to adopt a more positive approach to discipline, break-free from old patterns of behavior or need encouragement when parenting seems too difficult to manage. Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the ...
08.01.2023 EP289: Loop Planning is a Chore GAMECHANGER with Kelly Briggs Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the constant demands of managing your household? Whether you have a small or large home and family, it often feels like there's an endless list of tasks to tackle. That's where loop planning ...
07.25.2023 EP288: Minimal Thoughts, Maximal Boundaries with Tracey Showalter Joining me for her second appearance on the show is professional organizer, Tracey Showalter. As a compassionate guide, Tracey takes it upon herself to lead her clients towards a brighter, more intentional life. Tracey challenges the prevalent idea of "never ...
07.18.2023 EP287: Minimalist Interior Design Tips for Every Home with Alexis Michalovich The main idea of minimalist design is simplicity: Less is more. Everything needs a place and a reason. But does that mean that you have to throw everything out just to capture minimalist style? Of course not! Joining me today ...
07.13.2023 The Danish Way of Parenting with Iben Sandahl (Bonus Episode) According to the World Happiness Report, Danish people have consistently topped the charts as the happiest people on earth. But what makes them so happy? Could it be the way they parent? In today’s bonus episode, I am thrilled to ...
07.06.2023 EP286: Why Stress is Your Secret Weapon with Erik Korem Forget what you've been told: stress isn't always a bad thing. In fact, it can actually help you grow. But how? Here to tell us why is Dr. Erik Korem. Erik has trained everyone from NFL and NCAA athletes, and ...
06.28.2023 EP285: Finding Calm in Chaos is a Skill Set We Have to Learn with Jenna Hermans “Life will always be chaotic, but you can own your calm within the chaos.” Finding calm in chaos is a skill set we have to learn. Constant chaos in our lives leads to stress/overwhelm and, typically, everyone around us suffers ...
06.23.2023 EP284: Get Control of Your Camera Roll with Stacey Canzonieri Today, we're going to delve into the world of phone photography and the challenges that come with managing the thousands of photos we take every day. We all have a camera in our back pocket, but what do we do ...
06.19.2023 EP283: Joshua Fields Millburn Discusses Why Less is (Still) More Exciting news! The Minimalists' first documentary, Minimalism, is coming to YouTube and Minimalism.com on June 18, 2023. The documentary has been viewed over 80 million times on Netflix since its release in 2016. For those of you who haven't seen ...
06.13.2023 EP282: Burnout Prevention: Mastering Small Consistent Changes & Mindset Shifts with Amber Frauenholtz Today’s episode focuses on the transformative potential of small daily habits that can revolutionize your health. Despite knowing the impact of these habits, many of us still find ourselves trapped in a season of burnout. But why does this happen? ...
06.06.2023 EP281: Too Many Clothes, Nothing to Wear with Erin Flynn (@cladwellapp) “I have too many clothes but nothing to wear.” It’s a common phrase that many of us think as we peer into our closets. But is there a solution? It’s my personal belief that decluttering can absolutely solve this problem; ...
05.31.2023 EP280: Am I a Minimalist Because I'm Surrounded By MAXIMALISTS? with Melissa Risenhoover If you’ve been pursuing a minimalist lifestyle for awhile now, have you ever thought to yourself, “Am I a minimalist because I’m surrounded by maximalists?” In other words, am I able to enjoy the lavishness of someone else’s lifestyle without ...
05.26.2023 [REPLAY] EP107: Let's Declutter: Toys Summer is upon us and, as kids are beginning to get out of school, now is a great time to involve them in the decluttering process. I thought now would be a great time to re-play one of my all-time ...
05.24.2023 EP279: Nurturing Little Explorers: Cultivating the Animal Adventurer with Susie Spikol Joining me today is a guest who truly embodies the spirit of being an animal adventurer, Susie Spikol. Susie is a naturalist, educator, and author of the captivating book, "The Animal Adventurer's Guide." If you're an animal lover who enjoys ...
05.20.2023 Right Where You Belong with Heather MacFadyen (Bonus Episode) Many Christians are stuck an in-between space of trying to do too much or too little. What we call purpose or vocation or calling can often seem so elusive—but God’s assignment for our each of our lives has distinguishable boundaries ...
05.16.2023 EP278: Rethinking Intelligence: Challenging Misconceptions and Embracing Our Potential with Dr. Rina Bliss In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Rina Bliss, a leading expert on the nature of intelligence and its cultural significance. Dr. Bliss, who is a professor of sociology at Rutgers University, has spent over a decade researching the misconceptions ...
05.16.2023 Introcast: The Newsworthy Join me in checking out The Newsworthy. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
05.12.2023 EP277: Clothing and Confidence: A Personal Stylist's Insights with Keri Blair How are our clothes connected to confidence? And how does our clothing correlate? Joining me today is personal stylist, Keri Blair. Keri and her team are known as a secret weapon and are trusted advisors to their extensive clientele across ...
05.11.2023 EP276: “My Family of 6 Lives in an 830 Sq Ft House BY CHOICE—And We Have No Regrets” with Andee Martineu Episode Sponsors \| Armoire \| Right now my listeners can give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off their first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/MINIMALIST Earth Breeze \| Right now, my listeners can subscribe ...
05.05.2023 EP275: Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Parent-Child Communication with Emily Kline In today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Emily Kline to discuss how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be used to facilitate healthy communication between parents and young adults. Often used in healthcare settings, MI is a communication style that focuses ...
05.02.2023 "We're Not Trying to Replicate Public School At Home" with the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast On today's bonus episode, hosts of the Peaceful Homeschool podcast (Emma and Beth) are here to encourage and empower you by sharing how you can simplify your homeschool day and achieve a peaceful relationship with your children. We are here ...
04.25.2023 EP274: From $1,200 to $400: How One Family Cut Their Grocery Bill in Half with Sarah Schweisthal Today, I bring you my conversation with Sarah Schweisthal, the personal finance expert behind the popular TikTok account @YouNeedABudget, about her journey to drastically reduce her family's monthly grocery bill. With a starting point of $1,200, Sarah experimented with various ...
04.22.2023 EP273: Giving Your Kids Clothing a Second "Life" with Hand Me Up As parents, we all know how quickly our children outgrow their clothes, and how tempting it can be to simply throw them away and buy new ones. But with the life cycle of kids' clothes being much shorter compared to ...
04.18.2023 EP272: What Is It Costing You NOT to Listen? with Christine Miles Listening. It is one of the chief skills parents need with children. From paying attention to children to listening to teachers and doctors, much of being a parent consists of listening. Yet most parents only listen to about 3% of ...
04.14.2023 Overcoming "Emotional Toxins" for a (More) Stress-Free Life with Billie Jauss (Bonus Episode) Joining me today is author, Billie Jauss. Billie is an accomplished author of two books, 'Making Room' and 'Distraction Detox', as well as a dynamic speaker and the host of 'The Family Room' podcast. Today, Billie will share with us ...
04.11.2023 EP271: "How Did We Get Here?" with Tracey Showalter I'm excited to introduce our guest today, Tracey Showalter, a busy mom of three, wife, and founder of The LightHouse Co. With a passion for cleaning and organizing, Tracey left Corporate America after 15 years to pursue her dream job ...
04.07.2023 EP270: The Power of Small Rituals \| How Simple Daily Habits Can Transform Your Life with Tâmara Castelo Have you ever observed the significant impact that can result from performing small, routine tasks, often referred to as rituals? Such rituals, including keeping a journal, drinking tea, lighting candles, taking daily walks, or choosing stairs over elevators, may have ...
04.04.2023 EP269: Mindset Matters BEFORE You Enter Your Closet with Jammie Baker Did you know that shopping won’t solve your style struggles? If it did, you wouldn’t be struggling with a closet full of nothing to wear. The ultimate style solution starts with a mindset shift. Joining me today is former Hollywood ...
04.04.2023 Building a Faith That Won't Fail with Michele Cushatt (Bonus Episode) In this episode, I spoke with author Michele Cushatt to discuss her new book, "A Faith That Will Not Fail," which offers practical and grounded ways to find hope in the midst of life's unexpected difficulties. We dive into faith ...
03.31.2023 EP268 (Part Two): Slowing Down Family Life: Embracing Simple Living in a Fast-Paced World with Jillian Hankins Join me for part two of my conversation with Jillian Hankins. In this episode, we discuss Jillian’s passion to live according to natures rhythms/seasons. Jillian has always been endlessly fascinated with the richness of the seasons. Jillian believes that to ...
03.28.2023 EP268 (Part One): Slowing Down Family Life: Embracing Simple Living in a Fast-Paced World with Jillian Hankins In this episode, I delve into the topic of slow and simple living with my guest, Jillian Hankins. My conversation with Jillian felt like catching up with an old friend. We spoke for over ninety minutes. In the first half, ...
03.24.2023 Bonus Episode: "Education is for Delight" \| Modern Wisdom from Charlotte Mason with Leah Boden Through the work of 19th century education pioneer Charlotte Mason, parents today can discover a liberating, countercultural philosophy of childhood, learning, and motherhood. Whether a child is in traditional school, homeschooled, or somewhere in between, my guest today, Leah Boden ...
03.21.2023 EP267: Declutter Your Bedroom (and Reclaim Tranquility) for Better Sleep with Terry Cralle Setting your intentions to get regular quality sleep takes some work. From changing lifestyle habits to being mindful of your sleep hygiene, there are a lot of factors to consider in the quest to get better rest – including creating ...
03.14.2023 EP266: How to Talk About $$$ with Kids (Even If You're Trying to Figure It Out For Yourself) with Allison Baggerly Making her second appearance on the show is creator of Inspired Budget, Allison Baggerly. Allison is a prominent money management educator who specializes in helping women take control of their finances and start building wealth. As a former teacher, Allison ...
03.10.2023 Bonus Episode: "Nourish to Flourish" \| Soul-Care as Self-Care with Angela Jia Kim In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Angela Jia Kim, founder of the beauty brand, Savor Beauty and author of the new book, Radical Radiance. Angela is a single mom, New Yorker, and self-love advocate who is ...
03.07.2023 EP265: Serenity Starts at Home \| Decluttering Your Way to a Calmer Home Environment with Holly Blakey (@breathing.room.home) How would you like some more breathing room at home? Holly Blakey is a home organizer (and creator of Breathing Room Home) who specializes in creating calm spaces that you love to live in. As owner of Breathing Room Home, ...

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Minimalist Moms episodes:

Tara Clark Discusses the Comparison Trap, Voyeurism, Social Media Scrolling, and More (EP299)

[REPLAY] Values-Based Budgeting with Janice Scholl (EP123)

Why Editing Our Closets Is So HARD with Laura Fenton (EP298)

Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Morgan Cutlip (EP297)

[Minimalist Moms Podcast Friends] Mindful Parenting: How To Hold Space for Big Emotions with Hunter Clarke-Fields

Decluttering Chat: Charitable Decluttering, Death Cleaning, the Importance of Giving and More... with Kristy Edwards (EP296)

Growing Up On the Internet May Not Be as Bad as We Thought... with Devorah Heitner (Bonus Episode)

Transforming Family Dynamics with Dayna Abraham (EP295)

Zero Waste Living: The 80/20 Way with Stephanie Miller (Bonus Episode)

I Didn't Sign Up for This: Exploring Real Couples Therapy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish (EP294)

EP293: Lunch Packing, Mealtime Management, Freezer Staples and More with Amy Palanjian

EP292: Embracing the Present with Your Camera Lens with Joy Prouty

EP291: Finding Margin and Mastering Time Management with Morgan Tyree

Transforming Family Time with Montessori Parenting with Elizabeth Estrella (Bonus Episode)

EP290: Growing Together: Embracing Positive Discipline with Jeanne-Marie Paynel

EP289: Loop Planning is a Chore GAMECHANGER with Kelly Briggs

EP288: Minimal Thoughts, Maximal Boundaries with Tracey Showalter

EP287: Minimalist Interior Design Tips for Every Home with Alexis Michalovich

The Danish Way of Parenting with Iben Sandahl (Bonus Episode)

EP286: Why Stress is Your Secret Weapon with Erik Korem

EP285: Finding Calm in Chaos is a Skill Set We Have to Learn with Jenna Hermans

EP284: Get Control of Your Camera Roll with Stacey Canzonieri

EP283: Joshua Fields Millburn Discusses Why Less is (Still) More

EP282: Burnout Prevention: Mastering Small Consistent Changes & Mindset Shifts with Amber Frauenholtz

EP281: Too Many Clothes, Nothing to Wear with Erin Flynn (@cladwellapp)

EP280: Am I a Minimalist Because I'm Surrounded By MAXIMALISTS? with Melissa Risenhoover

[REPLAY] EP107: Let's Declutter: Toys

EP279: Nurturing Little Explorers: Cultivating the Animal Adventurer with Susie Spikol

Right Where You Belong with Heather MacFadyen (Bonus Episode)

EP278: Rethinking Intelligence: Challenging Misconceptions and Embracing Our Potential with Dr. Rina Bliss

Introcast: The Newsworthy

EP277: Clothing and Confidence: A Personal Stylist's Insights with Keri Blair

EP276: “My Family of 6 Lives in an 830 Sq Ft House BY CHOICE—And We Have No Regrets” with Andee Martineu

EP275: Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Parent-Child Communication with Emily Kline

"We're Not Trying to Replicate Public School At Home" with the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast

EP274: From $1,200 to $400: How One Family Cut Their Grocery Bill in Half with Sarah Schweisthal

EP273: Giving Your Kids Clothing a Second "Life" with Hand Me Up

EP272: What Is It Costing You NOT to Listen? with Christine Miles

Overcoming "Emotional Toxins" for a (More) Stress-Free Life with Billie Jauss (Bonus Episode)

EP271: "How Did We Get Here?" with Tracey Showalter

EP270: The Power of Small Rituals | How Simple Daily Habits Can Transform Your Life with Tâmara Castelo

EP269: Mindset Matters BEFORE You Enter Your Closet with Jammie Baker

Building a Faith That Won't Fail with Michele Cushatt (Bonus Episode)

EP268 (Part Two): Slowing Down Family Life: Embracing Simple Living in a Fast-Paced World with Jillian Hankins

EP268 (Part One): Slowing Down Family Life: Embracing Simple Living in a Fast-Paced World with Jillian Hankins

Bonus Episode: "Education is for Delight" | Modern Wisdom from Charlotte Mason with Leah Boden

EP267: Declutter Your Bedroom (and Reclaim Tranquility) for Better Sleep with Terry Cralle

EP266: How to Talk About $$$ with Kids (Even If You're Trying to Figure It Out For Yourself) with Allison Baggerly

Bonus Episode: "Nourish to Flourish" | Soul-Care as Self-Care with Angela Jia Kim

EP265: Serenity Starts at Home | Decluttering Your Way to a Calmer Home Environment with Holly Blakey (@breathing.room.home)

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