Are you burdened and overwhelmed by stuff? T.K. Coleman joins Dawn and encourages us to start with the story! When we unpack the story we find that is where the emotional declutter lives.

0:00 Intro 

:52 - Why do we sometimes feel bad after decluttering?

6:10 - You have permission to get rid of things as slowly as you need! 

8:57 - Decluttering is not one size fits all 

9:34 - The story of the cork

13:50 - The correlation between our internal and emotional clutter 

21:00 - T.K.’s entrance into minimalism 

24:02(GEM) -  The t-shirt example 

28:30 How telling the story helps 

T.K. Coleman has been an educator and entrepreneur for the past twenty years. He is a co-founder of the Praxis apprenticeship program, a former head coach for Seth Godin's altMBA, and the former Education Director for the Foundation for Economic Education. Combining his experience in entrepreneurship, finance, philosophy, and theater, he delivers compelling workshops on entrepreneurship, creativity, and economic thinking to HS and College students around the country. In July 2022 T.K. joined The Minimalists Podcast as their new Co-host and is excited to help people declutter the habits and ideas that hold them back from the life they truly want.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtkcoleman/

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Do you love holiday decor, but also desire simplicity? Is your pile of recipes growing with no end in sight?

Join Dawn as she tackles viewer questions and offers expert guidance to make decluttering easier and more manageable.

If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 Intro

:50 - Minimalism and holiday decor

3:38 - How do I stop shopping?

9:11 - Simplicity in sentimental items

14:53 - Thrifting is my hobby - but I want to declutter!

19:08 - How do I organize my recipes?

22:51 - I LOVE reselling - now it’s hard to let go!

25:36 - How much food storage should I have?

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In a world of endless distractions and consumerism, can minimalism and mindfulness offer a pathway to deeper fulfillment?

4:26 - Where do we begin?

9:03 - What is it like to become a monk?

12:30 - What work comes from? 

17:20 - How can we regain focus? 

24:04 - How did you look at things differently after returning from the monastery 

28:37 - But what about the guilt of decluttering good things? 

33:06 - How do you navigate technology with kids? 

Pedram Shojai is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time. As an acclaimed Qigong Master, Taoist Abbot, husband and dad, he uses Eastern thinking and practices to help himself and others overcome the Westernized challenges of everyday life

LINKS: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpedramshojai/

Website: https://theurbanmonk.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-urban-monk-podcast-with-dr-pedram-shojai/id1031707838?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2

My jewelry is from Trades of Hope (Shop to help women out of poverty!): https://tradesofhope.com/minimalmom

Mother's Necklace on Etsy: https://cli.re/mom-necklace

(I have the gold in 18")

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Find Matt & Zoe's Master Class Here: https://resources.raisingsimple.com/keepthememories

The cleaning gurus make it look so easy! Why can’t I keep up?

5:05 the correlation between the amount of support and cleanliness 

6:28 how adaptive cleaning came about

13:25 - how hot mess mom culture failed us 

20:00 the inventory connection 

26:05 - about perfectionism 

29:45 - the power of small steps 

Sarah is an advocate for adaptive cleaning, offering practical solutions for those who struggle with traditional cleaning methods. She focuses on flexible routines and strategies that adapt to individual needs, making home care more manageable and less overwhelming for people with busy lives or unique challenges.

https://www.sarahmcglory.com/

https://www.sarahmcglory.com/product-page/adaptivecleaningsystem

https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahMcGloryHome

https://www.facebook.com/SarahMcGloryHome

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0:48 I don’t have storage spaces - what are my options? 

4:39 How do you organize all your chicken eggs? 

9:26 I’m attracted to beautiful things, but I want to be a minimalist! 

14:08 Tell me more about memory boxes! 

21:03 How to keep a minimal wardrobe when your weight changes?

25:34 The stuff is gone - but now I feel empty.

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350,000 churches. 400,000 kids in the foster system. Listen in as Dawn talks with Trisha and Eric Porter of Backyard Orphans on their vision of how the church can solve this problem!

IN THIS EPISODE:

1:06 - How Eric and Trisha started Backyard Orphans 

8:07 - How Backyard Orphans provides support for families wanting to foster 

10:40 - How to take the stigma out of foster care 

13:34 - Success stories 

19:16 - Four ways to get involved in foster care 

24:00 - Getting churches connected to agencies 

33:50 - The best way to get involved in foster care 

Check out Backyard Orphans: https://backyardorphans.org/

Backyard Orphans IG: https://www.instagram.com/backyardorphans/

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Could cutting the clutter in your life also mean cutting down your debt?

Listen in as Dawn talks with Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends podcast and be inspired to buy less, live well, and be a good steward! 

IN THIS EPISODE:

:44 - The Trashcan Trick

2:50 - History of frugal friends 

5:02 - Simplicity goes hand-in-hand with getting out of debt! 

6:22 - Tips for impulse spending 

8:29 - A no-spend bucket list 

11:40 - Influencers affect on our spending 

15:06 - First time pay full price?

24:18 - (GEM) What to say to the woman who can’t get out of debt 

27:00 - Anchors of debt freedom 

30:33 - The freedom of living within your means 

32:33 - Get Organized HQ

Jen and Jill help you control your spending without all the guilt and shame of strict budgeting. They believe there’s not one right way to do money and help you find your core values and create a financial plan around them. And you always have the freedom to take what works for you and leave what doesn’t. Get ready to feel confident about your finances and afford more of the things money can’t buy. 

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/

frugal friends podcast episode with Dawn: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/minimalism-for-families-with-dawn-madsen-ep-434/

My jewelry is from Trades of Hope (Shop to help women out of poverty!): https://tradesofhope.com/minimalmom

Mother's Necklace on Etsy: https://cli.re/mom-necklace

(I have the gold in 18")

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This is for you:

In this episode:

00:00 25 Questions for Twins

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ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM:

Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT! If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

Do you find it challenging to declutter with ADHD? Are you looking for effective anti-procrastination techniques that truly work? How do you manage the constant stream of thoughts in your mind? How can you get your spouse to support your decluttering efforts?

Join Dawn and Amy Revell, author, podcaster, and leading organizing and decluttering expert in Australia, as they discuss anti procrastination techniques that actually work and decluttering the most impactful areas in your home.

Amy is a leading Decluttering and Organising Expert in Australia. She is a successful author, podcaster and blogger, and loves equipping people to find freedom through decluttering and organizing their homes.

Connect with Amy:

Website: https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 The Art of Decluttering

ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM:

Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT! If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom