In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather welcomes Diane Boden, known as the Minimalist Mom. They discuss Diane's journey to minimalism, driven by a pivotal moment in her early twenties, and how it has evolved through motherhood. Diane shares practical tips for maintaining a clutter-free home, managing the acquisition cycle, and involving kids in the process. They also talk about the emotional and mental effects of clutter, strategies for intentional gift-giving, and the importance of prioritizing experiences over material possessions. The episode concludes with Diane's personal favorites and resets, including her love for Pilates, kombucha, and brain-dumping lists.

00:00 Welcome to the Healthy by Heather Brown Podcast
00:16 Introducing Diane, the Minimalist Mom
01:01 Diane's Journey to Minimalism
02:03 Balancing Minimalism with Kids
03:00 Practical Tips for Managing Clutter
04:15 The One Minute Rule and Daily Routines
05:40 Setting Up Systems for Kids
07:56 Managing the Acquisition Cycle
12:55 The Emotional Impact of Clutter
15:06 Homeschooling and Decluttering
16:51 Sunday Reset and Setting Priorities
18:54 Prioritizing and Recommended Resources
19:24 Life-Changing Tips for Parents
20:29 Personal Favorites and Daily Routines
21:42 The Importance of Nature and Minimalism
22:15 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
26:14 Marriage Corner: Gift Giving and Love Languages
29:59 Intentional Gift Giving and Family Traditions
35:13 Wrapping Up and Final Encouragement 

Links from this episode: 

• Diane Boden’s website: https://minimalistmomspodcast.com/
• The Minimalist Moms podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minimalist-moms/id1159498258 
• Shop Diane Boden’s book Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity here: https://amzn.to/4iazYGP
• Amazon Organization Box: https://amzn.to/3UV8CdA
• Heather's Gift Guides: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/holiday-ad-all-gift-guides
• The One Thing Book: https://amzn.to/40Yflai
• Audible Membership: https://amzn.to/3AJgeck
• Indistractable Book: https://amzn.to/3OcCy12
• Yogi Tea Egyptian Licorice Tea: https://amzn.to/4fNDK6P
• All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/mentalhealthbookslist 

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