Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. These conversations will focus on interesting people I've come across that share similar values, perspectives and intentions expressed on the Minimalist Moms Podcast.

Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Mike Schroder, the founder of Future Fans—a brand focused on helping kids connect with and enjoy sports. Mike’s journey started with a simple goal: he wanted to bond with his kids over sports but found that teaching them about football wasn’t as easy as he’d hoped. So, he created Future Fans to make learning about sports fun and engaging for kids. In our conversation, Mike opens up about the ups and downs of that journey, the power of intentional parenting, and how sports can bring families closer together. Plus, he shares the unique way Future Fans makes sports education accessible and enjoyable for young learners.

Previous Going Deeper Episodes:

Building a Business: Navigating Friendship, Challenges & Growth in Podcasting

Choosing Quality Over Quantity (In Most Things) Can Improve Wellbeing

Ironman Battling Brain Cancer

Unschooling

My Parent is a Hoarder

Leaving Corporate for a More Intentional Career

About Mike |

Mike is dad to three young kids living in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Sara. Originally from Cincinnati, Mike is a long time Bengals and Reds fan, as well as the Columbus Crew and Blue Jackets, and Indiana Hoosiers. He has spent over 10 years in management consulting, including five years at McKinsey & Co. He started his career at Target Corp. Mike is a graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Website
• Instagram
• www.futurefans.com

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

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Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

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In this episode, Julia Ubbenga, creator of Rich in What Matters, explores the universal struggle with clutter and why letting go of possessions is a challenge for everyone. She shares her journey to minimalism, including overcoming debt and downsizing her family’s belongings by 75%. We discuss strategies for tackling emotional attachments to items, recognizing biases, and aligning decluttering with personal values. Julia explains how minimalism can bring freedom and peace, especially for busy moms.

Episode Chapters |

00:00 | Introduction to Decluttering and Minimalism

02:58 | Understanding Cognitive Biases in Decluttering

06:00 | The Importance of Values in Decluttering

08:49 | Loosening Attachments and Managing Sentimental Items

12:01 | Realizing Memories Beyond Possessions

18:01 | The Emotional Impact of Clutter

22:23 | Overcoming Guilt and Embracing Gratitude

24:37 | Trusting the Process of Letting Go

26:58 | Choosing What to Keep: The Just-in-Case Mindset

29:52 | The Journey of Decluttering: Choosing Your Hard

About Julia |

Julia Ubbenga is creator of the popular blog Rich in What Matters. Her online projects, which have attracted over 50 million views, help others let go of inner and outer clutter and reorder their lives around what matters most. Julia resides in Kansas City with her husband and their four children.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Swipe Up For More! by Stephanie McNeal
• Previous Episode: EP252: Let’s Declutter: Negative Self-Talk with Julie Ubbenga
• Book: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life
• Podcast Episode: EP227: Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life with Luke Burgis
• Julia's Resource: Nurtured First
• Connect with Julia:
• www.richinwhatmatters.com
• Instagram

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
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With the rising cost of living and food prices, many are struggling to afford nutritious meals. Drawing from her own experience with food insecurity after a health crisis, my guest today, author, Kimberley Gillan provides insights on affordable shopping, meal planning, and ingredient swaps that stretch each dollar. She emphasizes realistic strategies that make nutritious eating accessible without sacrificing flavor or quality. Listeners will leave with actionable tools to improve their diet, save money, and foster better well-being for themselves and their families.

Related Blog Post: 10 Practical Ways to Reduce Your Grocery Bill

Episode Chapters |

03:10 | Strategies for Reducing Grocery Bills

06:00 | Understanding Nutrient-Dense Foods

08:48 | Supermarket Psychology and Shopping Tips

12:00 | The Importance of Potatoes and Carbohydrates

14:53 | Psychological Aspects of Budgeting and Nutrition

17:55 | Bulk Buying and Pantry Essentials

21:06 | Community and Gardening as Solutions

About Kimberley |

Kimberley Gillan has a background in economics, policy and strategy planning, and uses her practical knowledge to find new answers to old questions, such as “What is the lowest price you would have to pay for food without compromising on nutrition?” or “What are the key ingredients in a laundry detergent?” In answering these questions, Kimberley uses fundamental economic principles to come up with revolutionary answers on what your minimum spend should be, in order to live your best life. She lives in Far North Queensland, Australia.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Empowered Cooks
• Katie's Resource: Book: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
• Connect with Kimberley:
• KimberleyGillan.com
• Facebook

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com


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For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. If this topic is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week about slow living with Stephanie O'Dea or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!

If you've ever felt stuck with pelvic floor issues, exhaustion, burnout, or lactation struggles, you're not alone—but there’s hope. Joining me for a bonus episode of the podcast today are authors of the new book, Your Postpartum Body, Ruth Macy & Courtney Naliboff. They're here to offer medical expertise and practical advice you need to reclaim your body. From pelvic floor recovery and nutrition to ending lactation and regaining your strength, our conversation covers it all. Your postpartum journey may be different, but you don’t have to live with pain or discomfort—you have the tools to heal!

About Ruth & Courtney |

Ruth E. Macy is a pelvic floor physical therapist with seventeen years of experience in the field. She is passionate about working with people to achieve their desired health outcomes, removing bias and exclusion in healthcare, and delivering a compassionate patient-centered approach that eliminates shame and blame in the ownership of the human body. When she’s not at work, she enjoys paddleboarding, spoiling her dog, and winning at board games with her family.

Courtney Naliboff is a teacher, writer, musician, volunteer EMT, parent, and swimming enthusiast who lives on North Haven, a tiny unbridged island off of Maine’s Midcoast, with her husband and daughter. She is a longtime reporter and columnist for the Working Waterfront and has written about Jewish parenting in small-town Maine for kveller.com, heyalma.com, and the Bangor Daily News.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Connect with Miranda:
• Instagram: @chnaliboff
• Instagram: @drbbayruthie
• Website
• Book: Your Postpartum Body: The Complete Guide to Healing After Pregnancy

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com


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"How can slowing down and embracing simple joys lead to a more fulfilling life?" In this episode of the podcast, Diane welcomes New York Times bestselling author Stephanie O'Dea to discuss her journey to a slower-paced, intentional life. From her viral success as a crockpot blogger to redefining the American Dream, Stephanie introduces her SLOW (Simply Look Only Within) approach. They explore the importance of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), stress management, and achieving a balanced lifestyle through mindfulness and practical steps. Stephanie emphasizes the significance of health, discipline, and collaboration within families for long-term well-being.

Episode Chapters |

00:00 | Introduction to Slow Living

03:00 | The Shift from Fast to Slow Living

05:52 | Understanding FOMO and JOMO

08:52 | Redefining the American Dream

12:12 | Practical Steps to Slow Living

17:57 | Navigating Life's Challenges with Slow Living

21:54 | Final Thoughts and Encouragement

About Stephanie |

Stephanie O'Dea is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the Slow Living podcast, and a mom of three. She writes, coaches, teaches, and speaks about all things Slow Living, inspiring others to find peace, efficiency, and healthy productivity in their daily lives. Through her own journey, Stephanie has mastered the art of making time for purposeful, intentional living every day.

In 2008, Stephanie made a New Year's resolution to use her crockpot slow cooker every day for a year and write about it online. This simple idea resulted in 10 books, a spot on the New York Times best-sellers list, and a job that she loves – and one she can do at home, in her pajamas.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: https://www.futurefans.com/
• Stephanie's Resource: Daily Guided Journaling Worksheet
• Stephanie Can't Stop Talking About: Book: 365 Slow Cooker Suppers
• Connect with Stephanie:
• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Slow Living Podcast

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com


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Have you ever considered how the colors you wear might impact your confidence and body image? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Myers, founder of Created Colorful, to explore how finding your perfect colors can transform your life. Lindsey’s company helps women feel empowered through a unique color matching process that enhances their natural beauty. Since launching during the pandemic, Created Colorful has grown into a team of 22 women who have worked with over 4,000 clients, teaching them how their skin tones, eye colors, and hair colors influence which shades suit them best. Lindsey shares actionable tips for identifying your most flattering colors and explains how embracing color can help you feel more confident every day!

Episode Chapters |

04:10 | The Impact of Color on Self-Perception

07:55 | Empowerment Through Color Choices

11:00 | Navigating Emotions and Self-Image

15:52 | The Importance of Closet Organization

19:32 | Aligning Minimalism with Personal Style

23:01 | Confidence and Individuality in Fashion

27:12 | Practical Tips for Color Analysis

30:52 | Embracing Personal Style and Minimalism

About Lindsey |

Lindsey Myers founded Created Colorful in 2020 while navigating being a new mom. Pouring any energy she had into her kids, Lindsey slowly realized she had nothing left for herself. Hope came crashing into her life once she learned color analysis–a process where each person has a set of colors that objectively flatters them. From there, she was hooked. Through sharing her findings on Instagram, Lindsey quickly was flooded with requests and became a CEO “overnight” when Created Colorful was born. Its goal is to help you love how you naturally look by providing real and honest shopping + styling advice, no matter your size, age, or season of life. Created Colorful’s color analysis process works for all skin tones, types and ethnicities—including yours–allowing the brand to help more than 20,000 clients to date find their colors and reignite self-confidence. 

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Subtract by Leidy Klotz
• Use my code MINIMALIST for a $20 discount on all of our products, including consults, gifts, and our new Love Your Closet Audio Course!
• Cladwell app
• Lindsey's Resource: Stylebook Closet app
• Lindsey Can't Stop Talking About: ADHD for SmartA** Women
• Connect with Lindsey:
• Website
• Instagram

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com


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Join me today for a chat with Dr. Tovah Klein, a leading expert in child development and author of Raising Resilience, to uncover the secrets to nurturing resilient kids. In this insightful conversation, Tovah shares practical parenting strategies, explore her five key pillars of resilience, and explains how parents can serve as both an anchor and a container for their children. Dr. Klein also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in building resilience in children, offering valuable tips for parents on this journey.

Episode Chapters |

02:46 | Understanding the Importance of Resilience

05:58 | The Role of Parents in Building Resilience

09:09 | Navigating Emotions and Challenges

11:59 | The Five Pillars of Resilience

14:58 | Community Support and Parenting

17:48 | Recognizing Signs of Struggle in Children

21:01 | The Impact of Relationships on Parenting

24:05 | Encouraging Independence and Trust

About Tovah |

Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D. is the author of Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success.  She is also the Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and a psychology professor at Barnard College, Columbia University. In her role as a researcher and professor and in direct care with parents and children for over thirty years, Klein has helped to define what every child needs to thrive, regardless of their life situations. Working worldwide with programs addressing the needs of children, she is highly sought after as a developmental expert on a range of timely topics and an advisor to children’s media and organizations, including National Geographic Kids, Apple TV+, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, Room to Grow, and Ubuntu Pathways South Africa.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource:
• Let Grow
• Can't Stop Talking About: Great Elephant Migration (in NYC)
• Connect with Tovah:
• Tovah’s Website: www.tovahklein.com
• Tovah's Facebook
• Tovah's X/Twitter
• Tovah's Instagram

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com


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How can we detox our living spaces and reduce toxic exposures in our daily lives? Sophia Gushee, author of A to Z of Detoxing, shares her journey into non-toxic living and explores the health impacts of everyday toxic exposures. She delves into the unintended consequences of technological advancements, the importance of detoxifying our homes, and provides insights into non-toxic living with children. The discussion also covers indoor air quality, the post-World War II rise in toxic exposures, the need to address EMFs (electromagnetic fields) in our homes and more...

Episode Chapters |

00:00 | Journey into Non-Toxic Living

02:04 | Detoxing Our Living Spaces

07:55 | Unintended Consequences of Technological Advancements

11:51 | Addressing EMFs in Our Homes

26:26 | The Role of Government Regulation in Health and Innovation

36:40 | Healing Benefits of Nature and Creating a Healing Space at Home

43:20 | The Power of Detoxing and the Milk Cleanse

About Sophia |

Sophia Ruan Gushée is a nontoxic lifestyle expert and author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. She is praised by experts in both medical and wellness fields for her practical approach to avoiding toxins and cultivating a healthier home environment. Sophia served on the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council and Well + Good Council. A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Business School, Sophia has helped thousands of people enjoy healthier lives by simplifying nontoxic living, while protecting the ease and convenience of modern life.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource:
• Podcast: Essentials of a Healing Space
• White Rice Vs. Brown Rice
• Sophia's Resource: Environmental Working Group | Environmental Health Trust
• Sophia Can't Stop Talking About: Milk Cleanse
• Book: Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
• Dr. Linda Lancaster
• Connect with Sophia:
• Free Ruan Living Forever Chemicals Detox Guide
• Free Ruan Living Nontoxic Cleaning Guide
• Ruan Living's Practical Nontoxic Living podcast (We spoke about this episode 18 about healing spaces.)
• Portfolio of offerings can be found here: Ruan Living Offerings including the books

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com


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What if instead of waiting for a long sabbatical, you could experience the healing benefits of rest every single week? In today’s episode, I'm joined by Kathi Lipp, author of *Sabbath Soup*, to explore the idea of a weekly sabbath—one day set aside for rest, renewal, and connecting with what truly matters. We discuss how simplifying meal planning can reduce decision fatigue, foster family connection, and even get kids excited about trying new foods. Join us as we uncover how a weekly day of rest can transform your busy life into a more peaceful one.

Episode Chapters |

04:50 | Sabbath Soup: A Practical Approach to Meal Planning

07:54 | Food as Nourishment: Beyond the Plate

10:23 | Decision Fatigue in Meal Preparation

13:03 | Pre-Deciding Meals: A Strategy for Simplicity

16:26 | Navigating Picky Eaters

20:39 | Decluttering for a Functional Kitchen

About Kathi |

Kathi Lipp is the bestselling author of The Accidental Homesteader, Clutter Free, and The Husband Project. She is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast. She and her husband, Roger, live in California and are parents of four young adults who love to come home for dinner. Connect with her at www.KathiLipp.com.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Samaritan's Purse
• Previous Episode: The Clutter-free Home (EP130)
• Kathi's Resource: 
• Book: The Complete Tightwad Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle
• Book: More-with-Less Cookbook: Recipes and suggestions by Mennonites on how to eat better and consume less of the world's limited food resources
• Connect with Kathi:
• Book: Sabbath Soup
• Instagram
• Website

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The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

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Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

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In this conversation, Arthur Meyer and Stephanie Drake discuss their experiences with parenting through humor and creativity. They share insights on how to navigate the challenges of parenthood while maintaining a light-hearted approach. The discussion emphasizes the importance of laughter in parenting, the unpredictability of toddlerhood, and the unique bond formed between parents and children. They also provide practical advice for parents looking to incorporate more fun into their parenting style.

Episode Chapters |

02:53 | The Journey of Parenthood

05:50 | Finding Humor in Parenting

09:08 | Navigating Toddlerhood with Laughter

12:13 | The Importance of Fun in Parenting

14:52 | Connecting Through Humor

18:02 | Advice for Parents Struggling to Find Fun

About Arthur |

Arthur Meyer is an Emmy-nominated writer living in New York City. He was a longtime writer and performer at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, head writer at The Drew Barrymore Show, and staff writer for the Amazon sitcom Dinner with the Parents. Arthur has also written for The Onion, and he co-wrote the comedy book FUDS: A Complete Encyclofoodia. Currently, Arthur is the creator, writer, & costar of the hit comedy web series ABC Parenting, which has over 85,000 followers and over 15 million views across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

About Stephanie |

Stephanie Drake is an actress, writer, producer, and audiobook narrator living in Los Angeles. She is most known for her role as Don Draper’s ditzy but lovable secretary, Meredith, on the Emmy-winning television show Mad Men. Most recently, she appeared on ABC’s The Goldbergs and the indie feature Scrap. Her recent short film, Baby Face, which she co-wrote/co-stars with Caroline Bloom, is busy chugging along the festival circuit. Stephanie costars with Arthur in the hit comedy web series ABC Parenting.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Motion app
• ABC Parenting: How to Hold a Baby
• Meekah Youtube Channel
• Arthur Can't Stop Talking About: My Dinner with Andre
• Stephanie's Resource: Taking Cara Babies
• Connect with Arthur & Stephanie:
• Website
• Instagram
• Youtube: ABC Parenting

Episode Sponsors |

The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!

Enjoy the Podcast?

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 

Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.

Questions |

• You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

• Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

• Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content

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