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  • Before You Label It: What’s Actually Normal in Childhood? | Katie Davis (Bonus Episode)

    When our children struggle - with attention, learning, emotions, friendships, or behavior - it's natural to wonder: Is something wrong? Do we need an evaluation? Am I missing something?

    Clinical neuropsychologist and learning disorder expert Dr. Katie Davis, author of Actually, You're Fine, joins me to unpack the increasingly complicated world of childhood development and diagnosis. We talk about the difference between a symptom and a disorder, how much developmental variation is actually normal, and why parents may need to become more comfortable observing a struggle before immediately trying to fix it.

    Katie also explains how to recognize when a child genuinely needs additional support, what parents should consider before pursuing an evaluation, and how to advocate for a child without inadvertently sending the message that something is “wrong” with them.

    This conversation isn't about dismissing diagnoses or necessary interventions. It's about becoming more thoughtful about when to worry, when to seek help, and when our kids may simply need time and space to develop.


    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Previous Episode: Your Teen’s Brain Isn’t Broken: Understanding ADHD Beyond Behavior | Dr. Tamara Rosier (Bonus Episode)
    • Nikole Hannah Jones essay
    • Connect with Katie:
    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Book: Actually, You’re Fine: A Compassionate, Practical Guide to Maximizing Your Child's Potential in the Age of Anxiety


    About Katie |

    Dr. Katie Davis is a clinical neuropsychologist, child development expert, and author of Actually, You’re Fine. She specializes in helping children with learning and developmental challenges and serves as an assistant professor of psychology at Yeshiva University. Her research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities, and child mental health, with work published in leading academic journals. She has also been featured in New York Magazine, Psychology Today, and Reader’s Digest. Dr. Davis lives in New York City with her family.

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    Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.

    HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


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    36 min
  • Stop Playing Small: Building a Career and Life You Actually Love | Kelly Mooney (Bonus Episode)

    What if the secret to getting ahead isn't doing more, but getting intentional about what matters most?

    In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Mooney, founder and CEO of Equipped Women and co-author of Up: The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise, for a conversation about ambition, self-advocacy, and creating a career and life that reflect your values. Drawing on three decades of leadership experience, Kelly shares the unwritten rules of career advancement that women aren't always taught, including why working hard isn't enough, how to make your contributions visible, and why advocating for yourself matters.

    Whether you're building a career, raising a family, considering your next chapter, or simply feeling stretched too thin, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to do everything to build a life you love. You just have to get clearer about what matters most.


    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Previous Episode: You Can’t Control the Economy - BUT You Can Control Your Money | Crystal Paine @TheMoneySavingMom (EP468)
    • Book: Strangers by Belle Burden
    • Kelly's Resource(s): How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back by Sally Helgesen | Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) by Reshma Saujani | The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter - and How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay PhD
    • Connect with Kelly:
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • Book: UP!: The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise


    About Kelly |

    Kelly Mooney is a three-time author, speaker, board director of a public company, and longtime gender equality advocate. She’s also a wife and mother of two who built her career while navigating the realities of modern work and family life. Over a decades-long career, she has experienced the full arc of the workplace—from intern to CEO—ultimately co-owning and leading the nation’s largest women-owned digital agency, scaling it 15x, and later exiting the business to IBM, where she served as Chief Experience Officer for North America.

    Consistently ahead of the curve, Kelly anticipated the power shift from organizations to consumers, authoring The Ten Demandments and The Open Brand—the latter becoming required reading at Stanford and other universities. She also founded the Equipt Women Foundation and created Get Equipt, a widely read weekly career advice newsletter.

    Episode Sponsors |

    Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.

    HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


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    31 min
  • Your Teen’s Brain Isn’t Broken: Understanding ADHD Beyond Behavior | Dr. Tamara Rosier (Bonus Episode)

    When a teen with ADHD knows what they’re supposed to do - but still can’t seem to do it - it’s easy for parents to see defiance, laziness, or a lack of motivation. But ADHD is often a performance problem, not a knowledge problem, and understanding that distinction can completely change the way we respond to our kids. 

    In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD coach and author Dr. Tamara Rosier to talk about what’s actually happening inside the ADHD brain during the teen and young adult years.

    We discuss: time blindness, rejection sensitivity, masking and people-pleasing, and why stress, anger, panic, and shame can become temporary “power-ups.” Most importantly, Tamara shares how parents can move away from trying to fix their child and instead lead with empathy, respect, love, and honesty - even on the hard days.

    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Connect with Dr. Tamara Rosier:
    • Website: TamaraRosier.com
    • Instagram: @dr.tamararosier
    • Facebook: Brain Not Broken
    • LinkedIn: Dr. Tamara Rosier
    • ADHD Center of West Michigan: ADHD Center of West Michigan
    • Book: Your Brain's Not Broken for Teens and Young Adults: Strategies for Your Life with ADHD


    About Dr. Tamara Rosier |

    Dr. Tamara Rosier is an ADHD coach, author, speaker, and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she helps individuals and families better understand ADHD and develop practical strategies for navigating everyday life.

    Episode Sponsors |

    Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.

    HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    33 min
  • You Can’t Control the Economy - BUT You Can Control Your Money | Crystal Paine @TheMoneySavingMom (EP468)

    Money can feel especially stressful when so much of the economy is outside of our control. Rising costs, housing challenges, job uncertainty, college expenses, retirement - it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly bracing for what might come next. But while we can’t control the economy, we can become more intentional about the way we manage what we have.

    Today I’m joined by Crystal Paine, author of The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women, to talk about creating more peace and confidence around money. Crystal shares about the emotional side of spending, financial fears many women carry, navigating money as a couple, and why both partners should understand their household finances. Plus, Crystal shares practical ways to curb impulse spending, identify stress-spending triggers, save on everyday expenses, and build financial habits that actually work in real life.


    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Previous Episode: EP261: Time-Saving Tips for Overwhelmed Moms | Crystal Paine
    • Website: Camel Camel Camel
    • Website: You Need a Budget
    • Free 5-Day Budget Makeover: https://moneysavingmom.lpages.co/5-day-budget-makeover/
    • Free Budgeting Worksheets: https://moneysavingmom.lpages.co/budget-spreadsheet/
    • Free 60 Meals to Make Instead of Getting Takeout Cheatsheet: https://moneysavingmom.lpages.co/60-free-meal-ideas/
    • Connect with Crystal:
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • Book: The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want


    About Crystal |

    A wife and homeschool mom of three, Crystal Paine is a bestselling author, business consultant, speaker, and the founder of MoneySavingMom.com which averages over two million unique visitors per month. A New York Times bestselling author, her next book, Money Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference releases in November 2015. Crystal's mission is to help women from all walks of life discover the freedom that comes from living with intention, simplicity, and generosity. Through her books and blog she seeks to encourage women and families to wisely steward their time, energy, and finances so that, ultimately, they might be able to bless and give more to those in their community and around the world. Crystal and her family make their home in Franklin, TN.

    Episode Sponsors |

    Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.

    HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    36 min
  • [REPLAY] Let's Declutter: Arts + Crafts | Melissa Russell

    A question that keeps coming up is: how do I declutter crafts? I knew this was a topic that could be applied to not just kids crafts, but our own. Where do we store it all? Do I have too much? How do I know what to keep and get rid of? Joining me today to tackle these questions (and more) is author of Simple Lion Heart Life, Melissa Russell.

    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Connect with Melissa:
    • Instagram
    • Website


    Episode Sponsors |

    Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.

    HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    27 min
  • Grow Wild, My Child: Restoring the Wonder of Childhood | Ainsley Arment (Bonus Episode)

    If you've been listening for a while now, you know, I've talked about the benefits of getting kids outside or living a slower childhood or having less screen time. But in today's conversation, we're going to be talking about the negative side of making our children's childhood too structured and adult directed. And what children can gain when we give some of that back?

    Today, I'm joined by Ainsley Arment, founder of Wild and Free, an author of the new children's book, Grow Wild My Child, for a conversation about protecting the wonder, curiosity, and freedom of childhood, we talk about how easily parenting can become over-structured and adult-directed, why not every childhood interest needs to become productive and the tension between guiding our kids and knowing when to step out of the way because our job isn't necessarily to manufacture a magical childhood for our children, but to leave enough space for them to experience one.

    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Book: The Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming the Wonder in Your Child’s Education, A New Way to Homeschool
    • Previous Episode: Nature as a Classroom (EP119)
    • Book: Balanced and Barefooot by Angela J. Hanscom
    • Book: How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature by Scott Sampson
    • Book: Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety by Peter Gray
    • Previous Episode: The Kids’ Mental Health Crisis Started Before Smartphones - So What Changed? | Peter Gray (Bonus Episode)
    • Previous Episode: What’s Happening to Our Boys - and How Can We Help? | Dr. Leonard Sax, Boys Adrift (Bonus Episode)
    • Connect with Ainsley:
    • Instagram
    • Website
    • Book: Grow Wild, My Child


    About Ainsley |

    Ainsley Arment is the founder and leader of Wild + Free, author of the bestselling book The Call of the Wild & Free, and co-host of the regular Wild + Free Podcast. As she leads this movement of families doing homeschooling in a new way, she thinks deeply about making the most of life and ensuring her children have a fertile seedbed for their own uniqueness and creativity.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    30 min
  • Safer Driving Starts with Less: Minimizing Distractions on the Road | Jennifer Morrison (Bonus Episode)

    For many families, the car isn't just transportation - it's a second living room, a snack station, a homework hub, and the place where life happens between destinations. But with so much happening inside the vehicle, it's easy for distractions to quietly steal our attention.

    In this episode, Diane sits down with Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety Strategy at Mazda, to discuss ways families can make everyday drives calmer, safer, and less stressful. Together, they explore how simplifying what's happening inside the car can help us stay more focused on the road, how modern safety technology is designed to support (not replace) attentive driving, and why creating calmer routines before you leave the driveway may be one of the easiest ways to protect the people you love.

    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • IIHS.ORG
    • Report: Consumer Reports Names Mazda Its First‑Ever Safest New‑Car Brand
    • Jennifer's Resource: Audible
    • Connect with Jennifer
    • Website
    About Jennifer |

    A nationally recognized automotive safety expert, Jennifer Morrison is Mazda’s chief safety advocate in the United States, shaping technical policy positions, guiding public‑facing safety communications, and representing Mazda across regulatory, academic, and industry forums.

    Jennifer led Mazda North American Operations to established of the Vehicle Safety Strategy & Communications Department for Mazda North American Operations, where she leads safety compliance, vehicle safety ratings, and advanced safety research for the U.S. market. She is responsible for aligning Mazda’s safety roadmap with emerging regulatory, technological, and industry trends, while advancing the company’s human‑centric approach to crash avoidance, crashworthiness, and occupant protection. Her work supports Mazda’s long-term vision of eliminating roadway fatalities and reinforces the brand’s reputation as a leader in safety engineering.

    Jennifer began her career in the Office of Defects Investigation at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) before spending 15 years as a Vehicle Factors Investigator and Investigator‑in‑Charge at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) There, she investigated more than 70 major loss‑of‑life crashes involving passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains. Those cases profoundly shaped her dedication to preventing roadway crashes and driving measurable improvements in vehicle safety.

    Episode Sponsors |

    Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.

    HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    35 min
  • Stop Calling It "Normal": What Your Postpartum Symptoms Are Trying to Tell You | Dr. Alexandra MacKillop (Bonus Episode)

    Fatigue. Brain fog. Hair loss. Mood changes. Hormonal shifts. After having a baby, women are often told these symptoms are simply part of motherhood - but when does “normal postpartum” become something worth investigating?

    Today I’m joined by Dr. Alexandra MacKillop, functional medicine doctor specializing in women’s health and hormones and author of The Postpartum Check-In. Alexandra helps women better understand what’s happening in their bodies after pregnancy and childbirth - and, importantly, how to recognize when something may deserve a closer look.

    We talk about why pregnancy can uncover or trigger underlying health issues, how to distinguish the exhaustion of motherhood from symptoms of a larger problem, and why postpartum health extends far beyond the traditional six-week checkup. Alexandra also shares how women can advocate for themselves when they know something feels off, even when they’ve been told everything looks “normal.”

    Links Discussed in This Episode |

    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Diane's Resource: Book: Memory-Making Mom by Jessica Smartt
    • Previous Episode: Protecting Your Spine Through Every Season of Motherhood | Dr. Amir Vokshoor (Bonus Episode)
    • List of Postpartum Lab Tests
    • Dr. MacKillop's Resource: Podcast: The Birth Hour
    • Dr. MacKillop Can't Stop Talking About: The Cost of Discipleship
    • Connect with Dr. Mackillop
    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Substack
    • Book: The Postpartum Check-In: What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Advocate for the Care You Deserve


    About Dr. MacKillop |

    Dr. Alexandra MacKillop is a functional medicine doctor and the author of 3 books, including The Postpartum Check-In, a health guide for moms that helps them understand what is and isn't normal in the postpartum period, and learn how to advocate for themselves in a healthcare setting. Dr. MacKillop specializes in women's health, fertility, and hormonal disorders, and sees patients via telehealth throughout Illinois. 

    Episode Sponsors |

    Hey Polo | Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/MINIMALIST or use code MINIMALIST to get 70% off your first year.

    HungryRoot | Head to HungryRoot.com/minimalist and use code MINIMALIST to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

    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.

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



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
    * Check out Amazing Generation: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    31 min
  • Why You Procrastinate (and How to Finally Get Things Done) | Dana K. White (EP467)

    If you’ve ever called yourself lazy because you procrastinate, Dana K. White wants you to reconsider what’s really happening. Dana is back for the second time to discuss Procrastinators Get Stuff Done and why procrastination is often less about laziness and more about overwhelm, mental load, and too many decisions. We talk about why consistency doesn’t have to be the goal, how “pre-made decisions” can quiet the constant internal debate, and why doing one small thing right now can create the momentum we need.


    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
    • Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
    • Diane's Resource: Previous Episode: EP137: Living a Sustainable(ish) Lifestyle with Children with Jen Gale
    • Previous Episode: Rethinking "Cleanliness": Faith & the Messy Home | Dana K White (Bonus Episode)
    • Connect with Dana
    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Podcast
    • Youtube
    • Book: Procrastinators Get Stuff Done: How to Go from Overwhelmed to Finished


    About Dana |

    Dana K. White is a bestselling author, speaker, podcaster and renowned decluttering expert who has helped millions of people make real, visible progress in their homes and lives. 

    She is the creator of A Slob Comes Clean and the host of the popular podcast of the same name. Known for her humorous, practical and deeply relatable approach, White offers simple strategies that work in real life for people who do not naturally love organizing, routines or traditional productivity systems. 

    Her books and teaching have made her a trusted voice for overwhelmed readers looking for shame-free help and lasting change.

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



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  • [REPLAY] Stop Saying You Can't: Why Mindset & Community Are Keys to a Healthier You | Morgan Kline

    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.

    This is an episode of the Going Deeper series of the Minimalist Moms Podcast. Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. This week, I spoke with Morgan Kline of Burn Bootcamp. Morgan dives into the history and philosophy behind Burn Boot Camp. These pillars emphasize physical and mental health, nutrition, goal setting, and the importance of community. Additionally, Morgan discusses working alongside her husband, co-founding the business, and balancing family life with professional commitments. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or looking for inspiration to start a healthier lifestyle, this episode offers valuable takeaways!

    Previous Going Deeper Episodes:

    A New Way to Teach Sports

    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 Morgan |

    Morgan Kline is the CEO of Burn Boot Camp. She has personally trained more than 5,000 Burn members. She lives in Charlotte, NC.

    Links Discussed in This Episode |
    • Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
    • Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
    • Book: Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business
    • Book: Outlive by Peter Attia
    • Morgan Can't Stop Talking About: 
    • Connect with Morgan:
    • Instagram
    • Website: https://burnbootcamp.com/ 
    • Burn Boot Camp Instagram


    Work with Me |

    If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!


    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.


    Further 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.
    • Checkout a list of my collaborative podcasts here.



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    * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out Cure Hydration and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.curehydration.com
    * Check out DeleteMe and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://joindeleteme.com
    * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com


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