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 that encourage us to live according to His will.

These boundaries are what Heather MacFadyen is here to help people discover in her new book, Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space. On today’s episode,

Heather answers questions such as:

• What do we do when life doesn’t look the way we expect
• How do we handle change (as it relates to career, marriage, parenting, and more)
• Why striving for purpose doesn’t always lead us to the right purpose
• How to better understand God’s assignment for our lives
• How to overcome the feeling of “missing out” (especially when struggling with comparison)
• ….and more…

I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience so if this episode isn't something that fits what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week with Rina Bliss or join me back here next Tuesday for an episode that you don’t want to miss!

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Beneficial Resource: Step's Into God's Grace by Lynn Hoffmann
• Can't Stop Talking About: Sumo Oranges
• Connect with Heather:
• Website
• Instagram
• Podcast: Don't Mom Alone
• Book: Right Where You Belong by Heather MacFayden

Show Notes for Bonus Episode: Right Where You Belong

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, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

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• 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
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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 surrounding intelligence and its assessment. In her latest book, Rethinking Intelligence: A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential, Dr. Bliss challenges the conventional wisdom that intelligence is a fixed, innate trait determined solely by genetics. Drawing on cutting-edge research, as well as her own experiences as a mother and a sociologist, she argues that intelligence is a complex and dynamic process shaped by a range of factors, including stress, connection, play, and mindfulness. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of intelligence and its cultural significance. Dr. Bliss' hope is that this episode challenges us to rethink what we know about ourselves, our children and our human potential.

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Connect with Dr. Rina Bliss:
• Website
• Instagram
• Tik Tok

Show Notes for EP278: Rethinking Intelligence

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 
• 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 to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTH BREEZE.com/minimalist to get started. 
• Liquid IV | Grab 20% off at LiquidIv.com and use code: MINIMALIST at checkout! 

Join me in checking out The Newsworthy. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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 the country. She has over 20 years of experience styling executives and high profile clients drawing upon her experience in some of the world’s most dynamic and beautiful cities including New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Milan. Keri's mission is to assist her clients in embracing their appearance every day. By empowering individuals to appreciate their appearance and feel self-assured, content, and genuine on a daily basis, Keri aims to enable them to unlock their potential for a fulfilling life. Today I share our conversation about the correlation between confidence and style, the importance of a strong first impression, our opinions on capsule wardrobes and more…

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Previous Episodes:
• EP269: Mindset Matters Before You Enter the Closet with Jammie Baker
• EP238: Quality Over Quantity, Curating Your Closet And Embracing The Outfit Repeat with Kristi Soomer
• EP195: Feeling Confident in Your Capsule Wardrobe with Kim Hancher
• EP143: Decluttering Our Closets [Room by Room Series] with Emily Eusanio
• EP164: Minimizing Your Child's Wardrobe with Rachelle Crawford
• Bonus Episode: Body Image: A Simpler Approach with Elizabeth Dall
• American Tall
• Connect with Keri:
• Style Your Dreams with Keri Blair Podcast
• Website yourcuratedstyle.com
• Instagram page @Thestylestudiobykb
• Online Course Name: Your Curated Style

Show Notes for EP277: Clothing and Confidence

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 
• 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 to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTH BREEZE.com/minimalist to get started. 
• Liquid IV | Grab 20% off at LiquidIv.com and use code: MINIMALIST at checkout! 

In the midst of the pandemic, while everyone in tiny apartments was looking to trade up to a larger home, Andee Martineau did the opposite. She and her husband sold their 7,000 square foot home in Arizona and moved their family of six (plus two kids in college) into a cabin by a lake in Utah. Andee went from having a two-story home with two kitchens and two laundry rooms to a two-story cabin with only two bedrooms and one bathroom. Yes: one bathroom.

They weren’t broke, rather worn down. The fairy tale is the big house, but the reality was that Andee spent all of her time cleaning the 15+-room home, keeping up with 1.5 acres of land, managing the pool and raking the lawn. She desired for more time with family, but with all that space sometimes they were so spread out in the house - she'd had no idea who was doing what...

In this episode, Andee will be sharing her story of how she made this decision, what inspired her to choose this path, and how it has impacted her family's life. She will talk about the benefits and challenges of living with less, including spending more quality time with her family and lightening the mental load that comes with having too much stuff.

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Beneficial Resource: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
• Beneficial Resource: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
• Beneficial Resource: The Chocolate-Covered-Cookie Tantrum by Deborah Blumenthal
• Connect with Andee:
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

Show Notes for EP276: "My Family of Six..."

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 
• 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 to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTH BREEZE.com/minimalist to get started. 
• Liquid IV | Grab 20% off at LiquidIv.com and use code: MINIMALIST at checkout! 

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 on making positive changes, such as reducing drug or alcohol use, taking medications regularly, and other lifestyle improvements.

However, Dr. Kline has adapted these techniques to help parents communicate with their young adult children more effectively. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Kline explains how parents can build stronger relationships with their children by using the principles of MI.

By approaching difficult conversations with curiosity, asking good questions, listening carefully, repeating back what you heard, and giving advice effectively, parents can create a partnership with their children that fosters mutual respect and understanding. Join us as we explore these important techniques for making hard talks easier.

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Beneficial Resource: The Good Life by Robert Waldinger
• Connect with Emily:
• Website: Dremilykline.com
• Instagram

Show Notes for EP275: Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Parent-Child Communication

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 
• 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 to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTH BREEZE.com/minimalist to get started. 
• Liquid IV | Grab 20% off at LiquidIv.com and use code: MINIMALIST at checkout! 

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 to tell you that homeschooling is not as daunting as it may seem, and with the right mindset and tools, you can give your children an excellent education while fostering a close relationship with them. We discuss tips to simplify your homeschool day and encourage other moms who may be struggling with this fulfilling yet challenging journey. I hope that this episode will inspire you and show you that peaceful homeschooling is possible and can change your family's life.

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Book: Find Your Homeschool Vibe by Beth Lee
• Rainbow Resource
• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Connect with Beth and Emma:
• Website
• Instagram
• Podcast: Peaceful Homeschool Podcast

Show Notes for Bonus Episode: "We're Not Trying to Replicate Public School...

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 

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 strategies such as reducing food waste, cooking with ingredients on hand, and shopping at affordable stores like Aldi. Through trial and error, she was able to lower their grocery bill to just $400 per month. Sarah shares her top tips and insights on how you too can save money on your grocery bill without sacrificing nutrition or taste. Listen along for tips learn how to shop smarter and reduce your monthly expenses.

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Podcast: Budget Nerds
• Diane’s Resource: Easy No Bake Protein Balls
• Connect with Sarah:
• Website: https://www.ynab.com/
• Instagram

Show Notes for EP274: From $1200 to $400...

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 
• 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 to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTH BREEZE.com/minimalist to get started. 
• Liquid IV | Grab 20% off at LiquidIv.com and use code: MINIMALIST at checkout! 

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 adult garments, this can lead to a significant amount of waste. In 2018, the EPA reported, 17 million tons of textile waste ended up in landfills, compared to the 2.5 million tons that were recycled, it's clear that their work is more important than ever. That's where small business (and my guests today), Hand Me Up comes in! Hand Me Up's mission is to promote a circular approach focused on reuse and repair, which is key to extending the life of textiles. Join me for this interview with founders, Kara and Nicole to learn more about their inspiration, mission, and impact. 

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: How to Sustainably Decorate Your Home
• Connect with Hand Me Up:
• Website: https://handmeupshop.com/
• Instagram
• Facebook

Show Notes for EP273: Giving Your Kids Clothing a Second "Life"

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• 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 to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTH BREEZE.com/minimalist to get started. 
• Liquid IV | Grab 20% off at LiquidIv.com and use code: MINIMALIST at checkout! 
• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 
• Storyworth | You can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/minimalist. Don't wait - give the gift of StoryWorth this Mother's Day!

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 what is said. This means we often don’t hear important information relayed to us. Why is this? Why is listening so important to parenting? How can you improve your listening skills?

Here today to discuss all of these topics and more is Christine Miles - author of the award winning and critically acclaimed book, What Is It Costing You Not To Listen?. Miles is known as ‘the listening guru’ and will discuss how critical that listening is to be a parent and shares tips on how to improve your listening skills. 

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Links Discussed in This Episode

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Simplify Magazine (March 2023 Issue: Possessions) - Gain lifetime access for $7.50 here!
• Beneficial Resource: Book: The Tao of Coaching by Max Landsberg
• Connect with Christine:
• Get Christine’s Book: equipt-people.com/get-the-book
• Christine’s Website: equipt-people.com
• Christine’s Instagram

Show Notes for EP272: What Is It Costing You NOT to Listen?

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 recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity

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

Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.

If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!

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!

• GreenChef | Go to GreenChef.com/minimalist60 and use code minimalist60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. 
• North American Herb and Spice | Use code: MinimalistMoms for 25% off and Try North American Herb and Spice today. Experience the power of nature's most potent healers! 
• Alo Moves | For a limited time, Alo Moves is offering my listeners, a free 30-day trial PLUS – get this - 50% off an annual membership. But you can only get it by going to ALOMOVES.COM and use code MINIMALIST in all caps. 
• EarlyBird CBD | Use code MMP for 20% off your first order at checkout.