Unstuffed

By Renee Benes

What's Unstuffed about?

I downsized my possessions and my life in order to focus on The Big Stuff that makes life worth living. Here is where I'll share more on letting go, healing from the past, navigating my blended family, and all that other Big Stuff.

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Unstuffed episodes:

06.19.2023
Ep 76: 10 Second Rule for Intuition. How to Do Less and Align More.
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06.12.2023
Ep 75: Creating a Routine for Chaotic Creatives and Free Spirits
A recent trip to my 94 year old grandma's house made me realize just how beneficial having a routine really is especially when you're a little bit more of a free spirit. If you ever feel unorganized or kind of...
06.06.2023
Ep 74: 5 Ways I Prep for Summer with Kids as a Minimalist Mom
As summer inches closer and our kids are home from school, I wanted to share a few simple ideas as a minimalist mom for how we are prepping to maintain a minimalist home and schedule before an invasion of children! In order...
05.29.2023
Ep 73: How We Decluttered 95% of Our Things and Broke the Hoarding Cycle
I got the chance to interview fellow minimalist and long time blogging buddy, Marissa from A to Zen Life. Before she built her 220K+ YouTube following Marissa was heading into hoarding territory just like many of her family members. Today...
05.22.2023
Ep 72: How I Became An Accidental Minimalist During My Toxin Free Health Journey
In my first ever in person podcast interview, I sat down with accidental minimalist and fellow Minnesotan, Laura from ToxyFree. She was kind enough to share with me how her health journey and her desire to live a toxin-free lifestyle...
05.15.2023
Ep 71: Holy Sh*t Has Minimalism Been Tied to My Abandonment Fears This Whole Time?
Let's have a heart to heart real talk conversation, please. I would love to share with you this epiphany I had today that my minimalist journey was triggered by my fears of abandonment. While I always knew my love for...
05.08.2023
Ep 70: How to 10x Your Declutter Sesh by Doing Less
We have all been given how to declutter guides and hacks and while these might help us get our house more organized, there is a new method for clearing 10 times more clutter from your home that I guarantee you...
05.01.2023
Ep 69: How I Talked Myself Out of Impulse Buying Overalls
Have you ever wondered what it's like to battle that inner shopping addiction voice? This week I wanted to share with you what went down when my shopaholic self tried convincing me I needed overalls NOW. Those sneaky impulses to...
04.24.2023
Ep 68: Should I Declutter My "Fat Pants?"
One of the biggest questions I get asked when it comes to declutter is should I declutter clothes that I no longer fit into...specifically fat pants. Today I wanted to share with you my hot take on this hot topic...
04.17.2023
Ep 67: Influencers Aren't the Problem. You Are.
There is no shortage of Google searches for things like "influencers are the worst" or "influencers are ruining everything." Whether you are a fan of influencers or not, the truth is, there is a lot of push back around the...
04.10.2023
Ep 66: How to Be a High Maintenance Shopper
As a recovering shopaholic, I can tell you one of the best ways I've learned to save money shopping and design my minimalist wardrobe has been learning how to be a more high maintenance shopper. Here are some ways to...
04.03.2023
Ep 65: I Bought Stuff I Don't Need. Now What?
If you are a recovering shopaholic like I am then you probably know that guilty buyer's remorse feeling of purchasing something you don't need. The guilty feelings we carry around after impulse spending can stick with us, if we don't...
03.27.2023
Ep 64: 5 Life Lessons I Learned After 5 Years of Minimalism
Technically, I have been practicing minimalism for closer to a decade, however, this old blog post on 5 life lessons I learned after 5 years of minimalism is truly life changing information that I want you to know whether you...
03.20.2023
Ep 63: 5 Things I Learned From Hosting My Grandparent's Estate Sale
I know it can be so hard to let go of our items whether they are valuable to us or if they were once valuable to a passed away loved one. Thankfully, I had a few moments of realization after...
03.13.2023
Ep 62: 12 Signs Downsizing is Right for You & How It Might Not Be What You Think
If you have ever considered downsizing your house or life and have wondered what downsizing with a family might look like, I've put together 12 signs that you might be ready for a downsize. Of course, downsizing doesn't have to...
03.06.2023
Ep 61: Ditching Clearance Sales and Finding Your Perfect Style with Jen from Everyday Style
If you have ever walked into your closet feeling like you have a ton of clothes but nothing to wear, Jen at Everyday Style has a solution for you! In today's episode we'll cover why shopping clearance racks is the...
02.27.2023
Ep 60: Use Decluttering as a Tool to Help the Grieving Process
One thing most of us don't think about when it comes to decluttering is that it can be an incredibly therapeutic way to heal our hearts and navigate through the grieving process. If you love the idea of letting go...
02.20.2023
Ep 59: Starting an Etsy Side Hustle with Nothing with Julie from God City Ventures
If you have ever considered opening an Etsy shop as a side hustle with no inventory and little start up costs, you will love today's interview. Julie from Gold City Ventures shares her journey from paying off debt to creating...
02.06.2023
Ep 58: From Single Mom to Money Coach and Remembering This is Only Temporary with The Money Fox
On today's episode I got the chance to interview Francesca, AKA The Money Fox all about her journey from single mom to money coach. She shares with us how her love of side hustling as a mystery shopper slowly allowed...
01.30.2023
Ep 57: Consistency versus Intensity: How Creating Lasting Change is Easier Than You Think with Jenn Trepeck
I sat down with Optimal Health Coach, Jenn Trepeck to talk about her Bullseye of Change and how setting goals doesn't have to be as draining as we think. In today's episode we'll share how to create habits that fit...
01.23.2023
Ep 56: Minimalist Essentials Are A Scam. Here's what you really need.
Seeing things like "Minimalist Kitchen Essentials" or "Best Minimalist Gifts to Buy" online is pretty common, but the truth is, there is no list of minimalist items to own that is going to work for every person. That's why this...
01.16.2023
Ep 55: We Were Always Broke 2 Weeks Before Payday. Here's How We Stopped.
Our family lived in a paycheck to paycheck cycle where we would run out of money 2 weeks before payday. If you are struggling financially, or have no clue how to set a solid budget, here is a quick-start guide...
01.09.2023
Ep 54: Why It Might Be Time to Stop Setting Goals and What to Do Instead
Before you jump head first into the New Year, take the time to consider whether or not you've been setting goals all wrong. To avoid crashing from the hustle, here are some better options on how to simplify and look...
01.02.2023
Ep 53: Emotional Decluttering and Looking Out for Plot Twists in the New Year
Here is a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at one of my Soulful Minimalism Newsletters where we chat about how to start emotional decluttering rather than physical decluttering so you can see better, longer-lasting results. Visit the No Stuff Shop: https://www.reneebenes.com/store Browse the Blog: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/ Find me...
12.26.2022
Ep 52: Spiritual Minimalism. How I Accidentally Decluttered My Way Toward Purpose
I didn't begin my minimalist journey like most people do. It wasn't until I started reading spiritual self helps books that I began to realize the life I wanted to live was so much bigger than what I had been...
12.19.2022
Ep 51: Finding Joy in the Ordinary, and Learning Stress-Free Self Care with Sophie Cliff
Today I'm interviewing author and Joy Coach, Sophie Cliff. In today's chat we talk about how to start practicing rue joy rather than chasing small bursts of happy and how practice self care without making it feel like one more...
12.14.2022
Ep 50: How Steve Martin Tricked Me Into Buying a Big House and How Minimalism Saved Me
Would I have become house poor if it weren't for Steve Martin? You tell me. Today I want to share with you a sneak peek from one of my Soulful Minimalism Newsletters where I share a little bit about why...
12.12.2022
Ep 49: I Stopped Buying Clothes for 3 Years! Here's How it Changed My Life and Finances
During my minimalist journey, I made the decision to stop buying clothes. I didn't set a deadline, I just knew that in order to kick my shopping addiction, I needed to slow the roll when it came to thrifting and...
11.21.2022
Ep. 48: Dear Minimalists, Some People Need the Stuff. There, I said it.
When I first started minimalism, I was proudly one of the crew who felt annoyed and wronged by anyone who wanted me to give gifts or...even if they wanted to give them to me. After nearly a decade of being...
11.16.2022
Ep. 47: Clutter Magnets, Shopping Shame, and Finding True Connection with Tracy McCubbin
On today's episode, I welcome back expert declutterer and author, Tracy McCubbin to talk about her 7 Clutter Magnets and what we are really seeking when we fill our home with stuff. We'll cover the shame of spending on stuff...
11.14.2022
Ep. 46: 5 Ways to Encourage Kids to Give at Christmas Time
It can be tough finding balance around having kids add stuff to their Christmas wish list while also trying to encourage them to focus on what really matters during the holiday season. As a minimalist mama, I wanted to share...
11.09.2022
Ep. 45: Peace in Parenting, Intuitive Outfits, and Hearing Your Inner Voice with Kaileen Elise Sues
Kaileen Elise Sues is an intuition coach who helps her clients cut through the noise in everyday life and get back in touch with their truest selves. During our podcast interview today we'll cover how to use your intuition in...
11.07.2022
Ep 44: 6 Things You Have to Declutter To Be a Better You This Year
You have heard the same old declutter advice by now, right? Well, not exactly. To prep you for the New Year I have put together 6 new ideas for things you need to let go of into the next year...
11.02.2022
Ep 43: 8 Steps to Declutter and Clear Your House of Negative Energy
Clearing your house of negative energy might sound totally woo woo, but I promise you, it can make the world of difference! Here are 8 things you can do to help energetically shift your home. Read this post: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/clear-energy Visit the No...
10.31.2022
Ep 42: Why Is It So Freaking Hard to Declutter?
Why do we hang onto things for longer than we should? Why is letting go of sentimental stuff so hard? Answers to all of these clutter questions and more! Read this post: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/hard-to-declutter/ Visit the No Stuff Shop: https://www.reneebenes.com/store Browse the Blog: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/ Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/...
10.26.2022
Ep 41: 4 Bin System for Effectively Cleaning and Decluttering Quicly
Do you struggle to stay focused when you are cleaning, decluttering or organizing an area of your home? Whether it's your bathroom, bedroom or living areas, I have put together a 4 bin system that works to help you stay...
10.05.2022
Ep 40: What We Are Really Looking for When We Are Shopping with Tracy McCubbin
Does our childhood impact how much stuff we own? Are we actually getting organized or just causing bigger problems for ourselves? Plus, what is it that we are really seeking when we get that bargain sale? We'll cover all of...
10.03.2022
Ep 39: 10 Income Streams I Created as a Stay At Home Mom
How can you make money from home as a stay at home mom? Here are 10 side hustle ideas I used to learn to make additional money while staying home with my kids and even while homeschooling! Visit the No Stuff...
09.28.2022
Ep 38: Triggers in Parenting and How We Don't Have to Do It Alone with Jen Lumanlan
Today I'm sitting down with Jen Lumanlan, the host of the Your Parenting Mojo podcast to talk about why we get mad at our kids and what we can learn about our own triggers when we do. This is a...
09.26.2022
Ep. 37: How Minimalism Healed Me From The Outside In
Doing a deeper dive into our vices can help us learn so much about ourselves and what it is that we are hiding from -- and learning why they are there is the first step in actually letting go of...
09.19.2022
Ep. 36: Vices: Why We Have Them and What They Stop Us From
Doing a deeper dive into our vices can help us learn so much about ourselves and what it is that we are hiding from -- and learning why they are there is the first step in actually letting go of...
09.12.2022
Ep 35: How Do I Make My Spouse Declutter?
One of the biggest questions I get asked it how to make a spouse declutter when you are trying to be more minimalist. In today's episode I open up with you about the hoarding situation in our marriage -- and...
09.05.2022
Ep 34: Minimalism and Being Neutral (but not in the way you think)
We just painted our walls a more neutral off-white color and this has allowed so much of our decor to stand out. BUT, we're not talking paint colors today. In today's episode I want to give you some ideas on...
08.29.2022
Ep 33: 3 Ways Minimalism Can Get You More Money
If you are newer to minimalism you might have noticed that money and minimalism go hand in hand -- but did you realize just how much!? In today's episode I want to share with you 3 ways that practicing minimalism...
08.22.2022
Ep 32: Minimalism and Hacking the Life You Want
People don't often realize that minimalism can quite literally be the gateway that allows them to live a life beyond their wildest dreams. In today's episode I want to share with you how a book that wasn't even about minimalism...
08.15.2022
Ep 31: Slow Down Your Wants and Increase Your Haves
Do you ever feel like you are just chasing the next "happy?" Always looking for something to raise your spirits, make you feel better...or even just someone to tell you you're doing a good job? No matter what you do...
08.08.2022
Ep 30: An Unused Item is Already Garbage
It can be so hard to let go of items in our home because we have this fear of being wasteful. When it comes to decluttering, we fear needing something again, we don't want things to go unused...I get it,...
07.25.2022
Ep 29: The 4 Circles of Give a S**t and How to Implement Them
It can be really easy to accidentally spend our life doing all the wrong things...and spend our time with all the wrong people. Using the C.O.G.S. method is a surefire way to help you sort through what you do and...
07.18.2022
Ep 28: What Were You Building While You Were Breaking?
There are stages and times in our life that feel so hard we might never get through them or we might feel like we aren't far enough along in other areas. What we might not realize is that even in...
07.11.2022
Ep 27: Minimalism and Finding My Soul
Minimalism did so much more than help me create space in my home, it helped me create emotional space in my life so that I could reconnect to a part of me that I had disconnected from. Here's how you...

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Unstuffed episodes:

Ep 76: 10 Second Rule for Intuition. How to Do Less and Align More.

Ep 75: Creating a Routine for Chaotic Creatives and Free Spirits

Ep 74: 5 Ways I Prep for Summer with Kids as a Minimalist Mom

Ep 73: How We Decluttered 95% of Our Things and Broke the Hoarding Cycle

Ep 72: How I Became An Accidental Minimalist During My Toxin Free Health Journey

Ep 71: Holy Sh*t Has Minimalism Been Tied to My Abandonment Fears This Whole Time?

Ep 70: How to 10x Your Declutter Sesh by Doing Less

Ep 69: How I Talked Myself Out of Impulse Buying Overalls

Ep 68: Should I Declutter My "Fat Pants?"

Ep 67: Influencers Aren't the Problem. You Are.

Ep 66: How to Be a High Maintenance Shopper

Ep 65: I Bought Stuff I Don't Need. Now What?

Ep 64: 5 Life Lessons I Learned After 5 Years of Minimalism

Ep 63: 5 Things I Learned From Hosting My Grandparent's Estate Sale

Ep 62: 12 Signs Downsizing is Right for You & How It Might Not Be What You Think

Ep 61: Ditching Clearance Sales and Finding Your Perfect Style with Jen from Everyday Style

Ep 60: Use Decluttering as a Tool to Help the Grieving Process

Ep 59: Starting an Etsy Side Hustle with Nothing with Julie from God City Ventures

Ep 58: From Single Mom to Money Coach and Remembering This is Only Temporary with The Money Fox

Ep 57: Consistency versus Intensity: How Creating Lasting Change is Easier Than You Think with Jenn Trepeck

Ep 56: Minimalist Essentials Are A Scam. Here's what you really need.

Ep 55: We Were Always Broke 2 Weeks Before Payday. Here's How We Stopped.

Ep 54: Why It Might Be Time to Stop Setting Goals and What to Do Instead

Ep 53: Emotional Decluttering and Looking Out for Plot Twists in the New Year

Ep 52: Spiritual Minimalism. How I Accidentally Decluttered My Way Toward Purpose

Ep 51: Finding Joy in the Ordinary, and Learning Stress-Free Self Care with Sophie Cliff

Ep 50: How Steve Martin Tricked Me Into Buying a Big House and How Minimalism Saved Me

Ep 49: I Stopped Buying Clothes for 3 Years! Here's How it Changed My Life and Finances

Ep. 48: Dear Minimalists, Some People Need the Stuff. There, I said it.

Ep. 47: Clutter Magnets, Shopping Shame, and Finding True Connection with Tracy McCubbin

Ep. 46: 5 Ways to Encourage Kids to Give at Christmas Time

Ep. 45: Peace in Parenting, Intuitive Outfits, and Hearing Your Inner Voice with Kaileen Elise Sues

Ep 44: 6 Things You Have to Declutter To Be a Better You This Year

Ep 43: 8 Steps to Declutter and Clear Your House of Negative Energy

Ep 42: Why Is It So Freaking Hard to Declutter?

Ep 41: 4 Bin System for Effectively Cleaning and Decluttering Quicly

Ep 40: What We Are Really Looking for When We Are Shopping with Tracy McCubbin

Ep 39: 10 Income Streams I Created as a Stay At Home Mom

Ep 38: Triggers in Parenting and How We Don't Have to Do It Alone with Jen Lumanlan

Ep. 37: How Minimalism Healed Me From The Outside In

Ep. 36: Vices: Why We Have Them and What They Stop Us From

Ep 35: How Do I Make My Spouse Declutter?

Ep 34: Minimalism and Being Neutral (but not in the way you think)

Ep 33: 3 Ways Minimalism Can Get You More Money

Ep 32: Minimalism and Hacking the Life You Want

Ep 31: Slow Down Your Wants and Increase Your Haves

Ep 30: An Unused Item is Already Garbage

Ep 29: The 4 Circles of Give a S**t and How to Implement Them

Ep 28: What Were You Building While You Were Breaking?

Ep 27: Minimalism and Finding My Soul

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