What does your physical space have to do with your mental clarity? More than you think. In this episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist Podcast, Marlena Charming explores how simplifying your surroundings reduces stress, mental overwhelm, and decision fatigue. You’ll learn practical steps to declutter your home, free up mental energy, and create space for peace and focus.

If your mind feels cluttered, it might be time to look around your home. Start your journey to mental calm by embracing the minimalist connection between space and clarity.

Getting started with minimalism can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist Podcast, host Marlena Charming breaks down the first simple steps you can take to begin your minimalist journey. From mindset shifts to practical decluttering tips, you’ll learn how to start small, build momentum, and create space for the life you truly want.

Whether you’re looking to declutter your home, simplify your schedule, or just feel less overwhelmed, this episode is your beginner’s guide to minimalism.

Minimalism isn’t just about decluttering—it’s about intention. In this episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist, host Marlena Charming dives into the importance of defining your personal why for minimalism. Whether it’s freedom, peace, sustainability, or something deeply personal, your why is the anchor that makes your minimalist journey sustainable. Tune in to discover practical questions, examples, and strategies to uncover your unique motivation.

Minimalism is often misunderstood as just decluttering or emptying your space, but it’s so much more than that. In this episode, Marlena Charming breaks down the true meaning of minimalism and why it’s ultimately about living intentionally, not living with less. Learn how to simplify your physical, mental, and emotional life to create freedom, clarity, and purpose. Discover actionable steps to start your minimalist journey today and redefine what matters most to you.

Could you get rid of 465 things in just one month? In this episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist, I’m walking you through the simple but powerful challenge known as the 30 Day Minimalist Game. Learn how it works, why it’s so effective, and how to overcome the common hurdles that trip people up along the way. Whether you’re new to minimalism or looking for a fresh burst of decluttering energy, this episode will give you the tools—and maybe the push—you need to get started.

In our 50th episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist, we celebrate this milestone by exploring one of the most transformative aspects of minimalism: self-discovery. Marlena Charming shares how simplifying your physical, mental, and emotional spaces can reveal your truest self. Hear a personal story of letting go, learn how minimalism acts as a mirror to your life, and discover practical steps to use minimalism as a tool for self-awareness.

In this heart-centered episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist, Marlena explores the powerful connection between minimalism and mental health. Discover how simplifying your space, your schedule, and your inner world can reduce stress, ease anxiety, and bring more peace into your life. Tune in for practical tips and soulful insights on how minimalism can be one of the most effective forms of self-care.

In this episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist, Marlena explores the empowering concept of Voluntary Simplicity — a lifestyle rooted in choosing less on purpose to live with more intention, peace, and meaning. Learn how this philosophy goes deeper than decluttering, how decluttering differs from minimalism, and how you can begin practicing it right now in your everyday life. Tune in for inspiration, clarity, and a gentle reminder that simple living is a radical act of self-trust.

In this episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist, Marlena explores how embracing minimalism can fast-track you to financial freedom. Learn how reducing your spending, simplifying your space, and shifting your money mindset can lead to less debt, more savings, and a life driven by purpose—not pressure. Tune in for practical tips, powerful insights, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be truly wealthy.

In this episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist, Marlena explores how minimalism and conscious consumerism go hand-in-hand. Learn how to make more ethical, intentional, and sustainable choices with what you buy — and discover why it’s not just about having less, but impacting more. Tune in for practical tips, powerful mindset shifts, and a new lens on what it really means to spend with purpose.