The Minimal Mom

The Minimal Mom episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Screen Time SOS: Simple Steps to Rescue Your Child from Digital Overload

  Are your kids suffering from digital overload? Do you wonder if it’s too late for your already addicted kids? Listen as Dawn speaks with Melanie Hempe on screen addiction and how to help our kids thrive in a digital age....

  
• 04.12.2024

  We have no money, I can't risk needing to replace these things! (Q+A)

  Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://cli.re/Take-Your-House-Back-Dawn The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, April 27 The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Project 333: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Wardrobe

  Do you have a closet filled to the brim with nothing to wear? Are you looking for a way to test out a minimalist wardrobe? Today, Dawn is joined by Courntey Carver, the originator of project 333, a minimalist fashion...

  
• 03.29.2024

  "Minimalism has saved our sanity & brought freedom to our lives!"

  Do you want to live  in a home that actually helps you enjoy being a mom, but don’t know where to start? Have you given up on decluttering after not seeing improvement? Today, Dawn is joined by Zoë Kim to...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Chaos to Curated: How to Organize Your Digital Photos

  Are you completely overwhelmed by the amount of digital photos saved in multiple places, on multiple devices? Do you dream of quickly and easily creating yearly photo books for your family, or simply being able to enjoy the memories?  Today, Dawn...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Q+A: Am I setting my kids up to hoard? Where to start with inherited things?

  How can I encourage the value of decluttering without it pushing my kids in the opposite direction? Is it even possible to stop the constant flow of things from coming into our homes?Listen in as Dawn answers real questions from...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Busy Kids Now Displaying "Trauma Brain"?

  Why are so many of our kids showing signs of trauma when they live in relative safety? How do we raise counter-cultural kids in a world of excess? Today, Dawn is joined by Kim John Payne, M.ED., who has been...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Conflicting Thoughts and Their Effect on Clutter

  Do you ever experience a burst of motivation to declutter, only to be overcome by fear, leaving you feeling immobilized? Have you ever felt like you’re “pretending” to live when others seem to have it all together?  Natalie Hoffman and Dawn...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Q+A: “You have time to do what???”

  How do I get myself out of the messy middle? How many kids books should I keep? How can I move towards minimalism with with chronic illness, young kids, busy schedules, etc. etc? Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners...

  
• 02.16.2024

  “We don’t have to own all this stuff!”

  What would your reaction be if you heard, “We don’t have to own all this stuff”? Do you dream about a life where less time is spent cleaning and organizing and more time actually living? This simple phrase jump started...

  
• 02.09.2024

  The Fascinating Brain Science Behind Keeping "Just in Case" & Extra Items

  Why do so many of us struggle with moderation and pursue the unpredictable? Why do we constantly crave more, when we have enough? In today’s episode, Dawn is joined by Michael Easter, a New York Times Bestselling author, journalist, and professor...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff with Matt Paxton

  Are you struggling to downsize a home filled with memories? Does the fear and guilt of purging family keepsakes keep you from decluttering? In this episode, Matt Paxton shares helpful insight on how to discern what heirlooms are worth keeping,...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Q+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help

  Do you want to involve your kids in decluttering but have trouble figuring out how? Have you ever shared your excitement over living with less only to be told, “good for you, but I could never!” Do you find it...

  
• 01.19.2024

  Baggage in Boxes: Clutter's Link to Hidden Trauma

  Have you ever had the thought, “why do these decluttering tactics work for everyone BUT me?” Is it possible that emotional or psychological trauma has contributed to the clutter and disorganization in your life? Listen in as Dawn and Anna...

  
• 01.12.2024

  The interruption of stuff (and how to stop it!)

  Do you feel stuck waiting for motivation to show up? Are you struggling to answer the elusive “why” in hopes it will propel you into transformative lifestyle habits? Is the work of decluttering even worth it? Listen in as Brit...

  
• 01.05.2024

  The Crushing Weight of Debt (and how to get out this New Year!) with Frugal Fit Mom

  Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94...

  
• 01.01.2024

  How to get rid of piles on counters (and other places, too!)

  Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94...

  
• 12.29.2023

  How to NEVER have a pile again (and how to work through old piles, too!)

  Today I’m joined by Dana from A Slob Comes Clean. She is a friend and colleague and I’m a believer in her No Mess Decluttering Method!

  
• 12.22.2023

  What Really Happened with Cas from Clutterbug

  Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Ask Me Anything and why I haven’t talked about THIS

  Today I answer YOUR questions! May I also ask you a question: Were you able to acheive your decluttering goals in 2023? If now, may I help you more closely? The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that...

  
• 12.11.2023

  The Secret to Successful Meal Planning & Cooking at Home

  Is the thought of dinnertime stressful and full of overwhelm? Has meal planning failed for you in the past?  Listen in as Lauren as Liz from Tastes Better from Scratch talk with Dawn on how to implement simple steps that allow...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Clutter, Anxiety & What We Can Do About It with Dr. John Delony

  Today I visit with Dr. John Delony about the real cost of clutter on our lives and mental health. There is a strong connection between clutter and stress and anxiety and yet it's not wrong that we keep things hoping...

  
• 12.05.2023

  5 Steps from Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood

  Are you in survival mode as a mom? Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and like you just aren't doing this right? Do you want to learn a better way? With candor and warmth, Jessica delves into the heart of motherhood, addressing...

  
• 12.04.2023

  5 Steps from Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood with Jessica Jackson

  Are you in survival mode as a mom? Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and like you just aren't doing this right? Do you want to learn a better way? With candor and warmth, Jessica delves into the heart of motherhood, addressing...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Our stuff is making us sick. The real cost of clutter with Dr. John Delony

  Today we discuss the impact that clutter has on us, how it makes us feel, and how we can look at it differently to declutter successfully. You can get your home simplified and it will be one of the best...

  
• 06.03.2023

  How to find time & energy to declutter (when life doesn’t allow for it)

  How do you declutter when you have little kids at home and no extra time or energy to dedicate to it? Today we’ll answer two listener questions.

  
• 05.30.2023

  How to get dads and kids to help more with Tidy Dad

  Today I’m joined by Tyler from Tidy Dad. Tyler is a New York school teacher, writer, husband and dad to three young girls. Through his Tidy Dad blog and Instagram account he shares tips to help you develop systems, rhythms,...

  
• 05.25.2023

  Q&A: How to Handle Kids Sentimental Items & Baby Gear

  Kids stuff! There is SO much stuff that comes along with having kids! The good news is: you don’t have to keep it all! Today we’ll talk about how you can very confidently know what to keep and what to...

  
• 05.17.2023

  Solve your closet TODAY!

  Today I’m joined by Courtney Carver from Be More with Less and Project 333. We talk about how to simplify your closet and love your clothes!

  
• 05.06.2023

  Becoming The Minimal Mom

  I don't often start at the beginning of the story. Today I talk about my upbringing, finding minimalism and the decision I made to pursue YouTube. If you'd like help decluttering, I'd love to SHOW you my favorite tips for simplifying...

  
• 10.03.2021

  What do we do about GIFTS!?!

  I have been seeing SO many comments about gifts lately! How do we keep people from GIVING them, what do we do once we GET them and HOW long do I have to keep it for!?! Today we'll cover all...

  
• 09.19.2021

  Birthday Blues & the Physical Effect of Friendship

  Earlier this week Diana shared a YouTube video talking about how hard it is on our health to be lonely. Not just our emotional health (that's what we usually think of in regards to relationships) but our actual physical health...

  
• 09.12.2021

  You haven‘t deleted that yet!?! (Diana‘s top time management tips)

  Back "in the day" Diana became a time management guru. She was organized and productive and really developed a strong value for managing our resources well. Today we talk about our favorite time management tips, how they've changed over the...

  
• 09.05.2021

  3 Things (Most) People Need to Declutter Successfully

  As we've gotten to visit other people's homes to help them declutter, I've learned SO MUCH. And it never ceases to amaze me that we're all more alike than different when it comes to the stuff that we collect. Today,...

  
• 08.29.2021

  Dear friend who has been hurt by the church

  Today Diana visits with Dawn, a licensed family therapist, about healing from pain caused by the church. This is a replay from a YouTube video they did earlier this week (I'm sorry the audio isn't a little better!). You can...

  
• 08.22.2021

  The Guilt Free Timer (& Snake Attacks!)

  Decluttering brings up SO many emotions...often guilt and regret which makes it harder to part with things. That's why I came up with the "Guilt-Free Timer", allowing you to declutter without any guilt-- it's perfect! Plus, I'll share my most...

  
• 08.19.2021

  3 Characteristics of ”Good” Moms with Dawn Ramaker, M.A., LMFT

  Today I visit with Dawn Ramaker, she's a family therapist and homeschooling mom and I wanted to know: What has she observed as successful habits in successful moms? Not perfect moms, but those who seem to have it together. She...

  
• 08.15.2021

  Mental Minimalism in REAL Life

  "Mental minimalism says that just like too much physical and digital stuff can distract us from our values and the things that matter most in life, our own mental stuff can do the same thing. Thoughts, emotions, memories, and imagination can...

  
• 08.11.2021

  Lessons from the Laundry Room

  There has been something magical with our laundry room transformation...a benefit I never expected! We'll talk about that today along with donating ironing boards, laundry strips and more! Laundry Products Mentioned: Tru Earth Laundry Strips: https://amzn.to/3lSp65p Earth Breeze Laundry Sheets: https://amzn.to/3CDxZWD EcoEgg:...

  
• 08.08.2021

  Betrayal, Redemption & Secret Places (the day I got fired from radio)

  This is a day I don’t think of much anymore, but looking back, it was a pivotal point in my life and has been something I’ve drawn on in many ways since then. Diana will also share some really interesting...

  
• 07.30.2021

  How I (accidentally) got into YouTube

  I never set out to be a ”YouTuber”...in fact, as an introvert and always happiest behind the scenes, that actually sounds horrifying to me! But, apparently it was meant to be and today I’ll share the story of how I...