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Feb 5, 2020
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Simple Ways to Start Changing Your Shopping Habits (Bring Less into Your Home)
2094
Today I'm coming to you with a solo episode about how we can begin to change our shopping habits. It's so easy to find immediate gratification through shopping in our modern world. We can get an impulse idea to search for something online that we think sounds nice, click a few buttons, and end up with something new and shiny on our doorstep a few days later.
So how do we change our shopping habits if this has been a struggle for us? I'm bringing you tips that include challenges to try and simple tips you can use in the moment when you find yourself filling up an online or in person shopping cart. I hope something in this episode helps you get a little closer to aligning your shopping habits with your values!
Links:
Find Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
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Jan 26, 2023 |
Simplifying "Sticking to" your Budget + Tips for Your Grocery Budget Woes with Carly of Debt Free Mom
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Today my guest is Carly of Debt Free Mom. Setting up a budget for ourselves is one thing, but actually following through with it is a while different beast. Carly brings us helpful and attainable tips to help us making tracking our budget part of our routine so we stick to the financial goals we set for ourselves. We also talk about a very relevant topic with rising prices: our grocery budgets. This episode is full of applicable takeaways to help us make budgeting a little easier to start the year.
Links:
Carly on Instagram
Carly's Website
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
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Jan 19, 2023 |
Get Yourself Outside in Any Weather and Live a More Open Air Life with Linda Mcgurk
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Today my guest is Linda McGurk, author of There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather and The Open Air Life. Today we talk about "Friluftsliv" and how this aspect of Nordic culture can benefit us wherever we're from. If you've wanted to convince yourself to get outside more, no matter the weather, this is the episode for you.
Links:
Rain or Shine Mamma - Linda's Website
The Open Air Life - Linda's Book
Linda on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Minimalish: Making Room on Substack
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Jan 13, 2023 |
One Small, Impactful Change to Start the Year (Changing the New Years Narrative)
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Today we're shifting the New Year, New You narrative. This episode is for you if you're weary from the new year new you marketing, or just don't have the energy for a whole life overhaul/ big resolutions as we start a new year.
I hope this episode encourages you that we can make impactful change in small, sustainable ways.
Links:
Goal Setting Episode
Word for the Year Episode
Subscribe to Substack / to Minimal-ish Family Bonus Episodes
Simple Morning Lists
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Jan 06, 2023 |
End of Year Q&A! Going from 1-2 Kids, 2023 Goals, Social Media Boundaries, + More
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I hope you enjoy this end of year Q&A! Thank you for sending in questions. This was a fun way to end the year and I hope to do it more often in the new year!
Links:
Simple Morning Lists
Podcast Website
Find Desirae on Instagram
Mercari
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Dec 30, 2022 |
A Word For the Year + Grace Filled Morning Routines with Emily Ley
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Today I am honored to have Emily Ley as my guest. She recently wrote a devotional book titled Sure as the Sunrise, and in today's episode, we focus in on the idea of creating a word for the year along with how to create a grace filled morning routine that will work for whatever your life looks like right now.
This conversation is so encouraging and comes at the perfect time of year as we are looking towards the fresh start of the new year, but I hope this episode reminds you that any day can be a fresh start.
Links:
Sure as the Sunrise
Emily's Website
Emily on Instagram
Simple Morning Lists
Podcast Website
Desirae on Instagram
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Dec 15, 2022 |
Let's Set Some Deep, Meaningful Goals Together (That You'll be More Likely to Work Towards)
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Today I'm taking you through a reflection to help you set a meaningful goal or two (or three) that you'll be more likely to keep for 2023. We reflect a bit on this past year and then dive right into some questions that will make sure your goals are deeply anchored in your priorities and what matters most to you. I hope this episode is helpful, as using this mindset for goals that I set has been extremely helpful for me.
Links:
Simple Morning Lists
Find Desirae on Instagram
Email a question to hi@desiraeendres.com for the end of year Q&A episode!
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Dec 09, 2022 |
Minimalism Stories: Mary Simpson
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Today's episode is the second in the Minimalism Stories series. My guest, Mary Simpson, shares her story about how downsizing and a health scare brought her into minimalism. She also gives great advice for getting started along with tackling sentimental items, something she personally struggles with in her journey.
Find Mary on Instagram at minimalism_with_mary
Find Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
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Dec 01, 2022 |
Series Finale: What Will Your Intentional Holiday Season Look Like? A Recap and Reflection
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Today we're recapping and reflecting on some of the main points of the last several episodes as we get specific on what matters most to us this holiday season, what we can plan for so we make sure it happens, create a yes and no list for the season, and make sure we're also taking care of ourselves.
I hope this episode is one that allows you some time and gives you some ideas to really reflect on making this holiday season one that you and your family love.
Links:
Desirae on instagram
Simple Morning Lists
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Nov 24, 2022 |
Making the Holidays Intentional and Special in a Low Pressure, Low Budget Way with Tasheena Ticer
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Warning: As with many holiday episodes, we are talking about gifts, the emphasis of gifts, and gifts under the tree. If this might be something you don't want your kids to hear, you may want to listen with earbuds in! :)
Today's episode is full of ideas to make the holidays fun and special for our kids, but also intentional and enjoyable for the entire family. My guest, Tasheena Ticer of The Cinnamon Mom, brings us a look into her family's traditions and how she celebrates the holidays intentionally, making sure to bring both fun and meaning to the holiday season for her kids.
Tasheena shares plenty of practical ideas that we can take and use this holiday season, but she also brings us some important reminders to be realistic about our own energy this holiday season, because the holidays aren't just for our kids. I know you'll take away many fun ideas from our conversation, but also sense of relief that we don't have to do it all, and we can make the holidays special with low pressure and a low budget.
Links:
Tasheena on Instagram
Tasheena's blog
Podcast Website
Desirae on Instagram
Sponsors:
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Nov 17, 2022 |
How to Hygge this Winter + Holiday Season with Diane in Denmark
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We are getting Hygge again on the show because it has been one of the most popular topics recently on minimal-ish, and I personally wanted to learn even more. This time, I went straight to the source: Denmark. I started following Diane in Denmark on her Youtube channel a while back, and I knew she was the perfect one to teach us how to Hygge our way through the winter and holiday season. We talk about several different ways to get through a long winter and to celebrate the season by actually planning Hygge into our days.
Links:
Diane on Instagram
Diane's Youtube Channel
Diane's Website
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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Nov 10, 2022 |
Minimalism and Gifts This Holiday Season - Reflecting, Planning, and Mindset Shifts Around Our Gift Giving This Year
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How are you feeling about gifts this holiday season? Whether you're all about simplifying your gift giving (and receiving) for your family, or you just want to get more intentional and planned out, today's episode is for you!
Gift giving and receiving can feel a little sticky when minimal-ish living is one of our values. The holiday season can be full of stress- stress on our budget, stress on our time, all because of the stuff. So, how do we realign the way we do gifts this holiday season with our values?
Let's reflect, work on some mindset shifts together, talk about how we can talk to others about this all, and make a plan. Listen in!
Links:
Secondhand Holidays Episode
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
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Nov 03, 2022 |
Minimal and Meaningful Home Decor + Simplifying Holiday Decorating with Sharon Marcus
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Today I talk with Sharon Marcus of The Realized Home. Sharon is an interior designer with a philosophy that we can keep our decor simple, within our budgets, and still allow it to be incredibly meaningful as it reflects us and the story of our family. Today she brings a gold mine of practical tips to help us find our decor style, stick to it (aka don't buy excess) and get creative in decorating in meaningful ways. She also talks about how we can keep our holiday decor simple but festive.
Links:
Sharon's Website
Sharon on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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Oct 27, 2022 |
Decluttering Our Kids' Stuff Part 2 - Decluttering WITH our Kids
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Today I'm bringing you part two of this series of what I've learned while decluttering with my daughter. I'm bringing you my process and what has made decluttering easier with my 5 year old as I've handed over the reigns of deciding what stuff to let go of and given her most of that choice.
I also briefly talk about decluttering toddler things as well.
I hope this episode helps you in some way when it comes to decluttering with your kids, even if they really feel attached to all of their things.
Links:
What I'm Loving: Hustle Sanely planning products (I personally mentioned/ love the planning notepads and 2023 planner)
Podcast Website
Find Desirae on Instagram
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Decluttering Our Kids Stuff Part 1 - A Mindset Shift - Can it Become Selfish?
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I'm bringing you a two part series on what I'm learning as I declutter with my 5 year old daughter. First, we are starting with a reflection. Next week we will get a little more practical with the how.
As I was cleaning up my home, doing a nightly reset, this question occurred to me and caused me to reflect. Is our pursuit of minimalism selfish if we have kids. I've seen similar questions discussed in minimalism focused Facebook Groups, and I really wanted to reflect on it for my own home.
In this episode, I bring you along on my reflection and offer some questions for you to reflect on this for yourself.
When it comes down to it, our why for minimalism is often far from selfish, but my own pursuit for a minimalist aesthetic in my home has crossed the line, and has become a stressor for me in the past. Let's talk more about this- Listen in!
Links:
Find Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
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Oct 13, 2022 |
Decluttering Your Clothes by Creating a Uniform (And How I'm Using This Method Postpartum)
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My first solo episode of each month will cover something I'm simplifying - today, that is my wardrobe. I've talked about creating a uniform on this podcast before, about three years ago, so I felt it was time to update you on this process and how I'm using it to simplify my wardrobe postpartum.
I hope you take away something from this episode that will help you simplify your clothing and create a closet full of only the clothes you love and feel good in.
Links:
Find Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsor:
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Oct 06, 2022 |
Minimalist Moving: Selling Everything & Refurnishing Fully Secondhand with Kat Steck
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Today I'm talking with Kat Steck all about her cross country move from LA to Nashville. She's a mom to two young kids who sold nearly everything her family owned and refurnished her new home completely secondhand. This conversation is full of tips on secondhand selling and shopping whether you are moving or not.
Links:
Kat on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Sponsors:
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Sep 29, 2022 |
Hygge: Creating a Space (and Life) that Offers Comfort, Connection and Contentment as the Weather gets Colder
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Today I'm talking with Jamie Erickson of The Unlikely Homeschool all about the concept of Hygge and how we can apply it to our homes and lives. We go beyond the aesthetics of Hygge and talk about how we can use it as a way to choose comfort, joy, connection, and find contentment in our current season.
Find Jamie's book, Holy Hygge, here.
Find Jamie on Instagram
Find Desirae on Instagram
Sponsors:
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Sep 22, 2022 |
Learning When to Call it Enough | Striving for Perfection vs. Choosing Contentment
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Today I'm bringing you a solo episode of something I've been learning lately. I hope this idea of learning when to call it enough, stop trying so hard and stop striving for perfectionism resonates with you if you've been feeling tired, run down, even overwhelmed.
It's so easy to just never settle in an area of our life because we always think we need to improve. We see others who are better than us or more of an expert than us on social media. We see a new way of doing something we are already doing fine at. And we choose to keep striving for perfect instead of choose to be content with how things are.
This isn't about never growing or improving on anything - it's about the fact that we can't be growing and improving in everything at once. Some thing, we're just going to be okay at in this season, and that has to be okay, or we're never going to feel good about ourselves.
Listen in- I hope this episode feels like a warm hug or a breathe of fresh air that you need as much as I did/ still do.
Links:
Find me on instagram
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Sep 15, 2022 |
Introducing the "3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms" Podcast
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Today I'm bringing you a mini episode to share a podcast I've been loving that is a part of Cloud10 Media - the network Minimal-ish is a part of. I've been so grateful to work alongside of amazing podcasters like Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms.
3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is hosted by Rachel Nielson, a lover of practical ideas, conversations with kindred spirits, and her two wild miracle children who keep life interesting. She combined all of these passions when creating her podcast. After a long fight to become a mother, Rachel truly believed that she would thrive as a mom from day one. Her transition into motherhood was a little bumpier than she had imagined, and she sought the help of professionals for actionable advice.
3 in 30 is a podcast for women who want to love motherhood as much as they love their children. Since moms are short on time and brain space, each 30-minute episode offers 3 actionable takeaways. 3 in 30 covers a wide variety of topics from how to stop yelling at your kids so much, to productivity and time management tips, to parenting children with ADHD or autism, to talking to your kids about racism, disability, mental health, and so much more. The tips and strategies shared by expert guests will help you make your family life a little better each week. If this sounds up your alley, listen to 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms on your favorite podcast listening app.
Listen in to the rest of this episode (or any episode of 3 in 30) by searching 3 in 30 in your favorite podcast app or clicking here for Apple Podcasts.
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Sep 12, 2022 |
Minimalism Stories: Emily McDermott
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Today starts our minimalism stories series which will return every 5 or so episodes. I am so excited to be starting this series that is all about sharing our stories and being encouraged by the journeys of others.
My guest Emily McDermott shares her journey on her blog, Simple By Emmy. She is a mom of two and shares how her journey to minimalism helped her through a season of infertility, along with a season of growing her family. She gives extremely helpful tips for getting started as she shares where she started decluttering, resources that helped her, and more.
Links:
Emily's Blog
Emily on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
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Sep 08, 2022 |
How Yoga Can Help Us Through Parenthood and Ease Our Kids Back into School with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts
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In today's episode, we are bringing you a unique topic that we haven't approached on the podcast: Yoga, breath-work, and meditation. My guest, Dr. Chelsea Jackson Robert, is an internationally celebrated Peloton yoga teacher, and she's the perfect one to bring this conversation about yoga onto the show today. Chelsea is currently on the road to motherhood, and she shares some ways yoga can help us in our parenthood, as well as ways we can use it to help our kids adjust back to school (her doctorate is in education, and she brings so much value to this conversation on how yoga can help our kids!)
Even if yoga isn't your thing, I believe you'll leave this episode with something you can try either yourself or with your kids.
If you want to try one of Chelsea's yoga classes, find her on the Peloton app!
Links:
Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Sponsor:
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Sep 02, 2022 |
5 Things I'm Simplifying Right Now (Back to School Edition)
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Some of my favorite things to hear from guests on the podcast? The two questions I always ask - what are they simplifying? What are they loving?
Today I answered one of those questions as I went through 5 things I'm simplifying and changing/shifting as we head to this back to school season.
I hope this episode helps you think up some ideas of what you could simplify before or as the school year starts!
Sponsors:
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Aug 25, 2022 |
Simplifying Time Blocking with Cara Harvey
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Aug 19, 2022 |
Creating Daily Rhythms for Your Everyday Life with Katie Lewis
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Aug 12, 2022 |
What Matters Most This School Year? Getting Intentional as Life Gets Busier
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Today I'm taking you through a reflection that I did myself as I started to think about the upcoming school year. Life gets busier for many of us - how can we make sure to make it about what matters most?
Sponsor:
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Aug 05, 2022 |
Tips for Organizing Kids Spaces and Sentimental Items + How to Make Organizing Your Life Less Overwhelming with Carly Adams
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Today I talk with Carly Adams of Tidy Revival all about how to get organized when you're not an organized person. We focus in on organizing the kids spaces and sentimental items.
Links:
Carly's Website
Carly on Instagram
Podcast Website
Desirae's Instagram
Sponsors:
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Jul 28, 2022 |
Declutter and Organize Your Closet with Me + 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to help you Declutter Anything
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Today I'm giving you action steps to help you give a purpose to each closet in your house, declutter it, and organize it. Closets tend to be a place where clutter gathers, and this episode can be a companion to help you declutter any closet in your house. These tips also apply to most rooms in the house, so listen in and do some decluttering with me!
Links:
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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Jul 22, 2022 |
Thrifting Tips + The World of Reselling with Lydia of Love This For You
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Today I'm talking with Lydia of Love This For You all about her best thrifting and secondhand shopping tips.
Lydia has created a thriving clothing reselling business which she does part time, in addition to working in marketing. She loves having many different creative projects on the go and enjoys inspiring others with her endeavors. She has adopted a simplified lifestyle that allows her to be present as mom and wife while also pursuing her passions.
Links:
Lydia on Instagram
Lydia's Poshmark Store
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Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Mercari discount code
Sponsors:
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Jul 14, 2022 |
Bonus Episode: Getting Intentional about our Gut Health with Tina Anderson
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Today's episode is a bonus episode where we are approaching a topic a little off the norm for minimal-ish, but one I think is important! It's also different because I got to interview the owner of a company that I have benefited from, and that I'm also partnering with. I'm grateful to get to hear more of the heart behind a company that has helped me, along with being able to partner with them to sponsor this episode. Please note: Anytime we approach a topic that dives into health, it is NOT medical advice.
We talk about:
- the heart and story behind Just Thrive probiotics
-gut health and why it is integral to our overall health
-starting points and ways that we can improve our gut health
Again, I'm so grateful I got to partner with a company that has helped in my own health journey, along with being able to interview the founder for a unique bonus episode of the show!
You can use code "minimalish" at justthrivehealth.com to get 15% off your order of Just Calm and Just Thrive probiotics.
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Jul 12, 2022 |
Make Room for Rest: Where does burnout come from + A quick exercise to help us make room for the things that recharge us
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Today is a reflective episode where I go through some questions to help us look at our days currently and rearrange to find space for things that are restful and recharge us. I also discuss a quote about burnout that has been going viral and what I think might truly cause burnout. I hope this quick episode is one that you enjoy and even take action on if you need it!
Links:
Align your days to your priorities
Desirae on Instagram
Simple morning lists
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Jul 08, 2022 |
Traveling with Less: Applying Minimalism to how you Pack and Travel with Rachelle Crawford
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When I heard Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less talk about how she travels with carry-ons only anytime she does air travel, even with a family of five, I knew I had to have her on the show to break this down a bit for us!
Rachelle has been applying minimalism to travel since right after she made minimalism a part of her home, and she brings so many great tips and mindset ships for us on this episode to do the same. Listen in and enjoy your travels this summer with less stuff and more peace!
Links:
Rachelle on Instagram
Rachelle's Book, Messy Minimalism
Rachelle's website
Podcast website
Desirae on Instagram
Sponsors:
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Jun 30, 2022 |
Creating a Laundry System that Works with Amy Eilers
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Laundry is one of those household chores that we can't avoid. It seems to always be waiting for us. How can we fit it into our days without letting it take up too much of our time (but also getting it done?)
Today I'm talking with Amy Eilers, mom of four and home systems and rhythms expert, all about the laundry. We talk about...
creating a system that works,
tips to make folding and getting the clothes put away easier,
how to make your laundry space a little more joyful
getting the kids involve
So many of these tips can be applied to any household chore, so I hope you enjoy today's episode as much as I enjoyed my conversation with Amy!
Links:
Amy on Instagram
Amy's Website
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast website
Sponsor:
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Jun 23, 2022 |
Introducing: American Girl 10 Minute Mysteries
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I’m so excited to introduce the 10 Minute Mysteries podcast, which is part of the brand-new American Girl Podcast Network.
Narrated by the co-host of The Psychologists are In, Maggie Lawson, this mysterious, suspenseful podcast takes listeners on a fun and spooky journey and is PERFECT for listening together as a family.
I hope you tune in and subscribe!
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Jun 20, 2022 |
Should I keep or declutter the baby and kid stuff as my family grows out of it? Why I don't regret getting rid of so much baby stuff.
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A question I've gotten lately as we've recently added to the family? "Do you regret getting rid of so much baby stuff?" or "What should I do with the baby/ kid stuff when I'm not sure when or if we will use it again?"
Today, I'm approaching this question and sharing my why for getting rid of baby stuff a couple of years ago, and why we don't regret it. I'm also sharing some questions to help you make your own decision on this along with some roadblocks that you might have to overcome along the way!
Sponsor:
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Jun 16, 2022 |
Two Distractions that are Keeping You from the Things That Matter with Joshua Becker
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Today I have Joshua Becker back on the podcast to talk about his newest book, Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life. In his book, Joshua details 8 distractions that keep us from living an intentional life, and today we are talking in depth about two of those distractions. We cover the distraction of fear and the distraction of technology - two distractions I believe so many of us struggle with.
Links:
Joshua on Instagram
Becoming Minimalist Website
Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life
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Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Course
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Jun 09, 2022 |
6 Tips for an Intentional Summer
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Today I'm talking with you solo about having a great (and intentional) summer. We talk about how we can use our time, plan ahead, declutter a bit, and choose gratitude to help set us up for an intentional summer. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, make sure to dive in to the mini course for a deeper dive on intentionality this summer (and in every season). Find it at desiraeendres.com/yourintentionalsummer
Links:
Your Intentional Summer Course
Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsor:
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Jun 03, 2022 |
Peaceful Productivity & Planning our Days around Our Priorities with Jess Massey
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Today I'm sharing my conversation with Jess Massey of Hustle Sanely. Jess Massey is the host of The Hustle Sanely Podcast, a planner creator, and the founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. She uses The 5 Keys to Hustling Sanely™ to teach busy women how to pursue their dreams while prioritizing their mental health and relationships.
We talk about what it means to Hustle Sanely, how to have a peacefully productive day, her 5 step daily planning process, and how to plan your weeks around your priorities such as relationships and self care.
I absolutely love how Jess simplifies planning our lives around our priorities and being productive in the things that matter. She brings us some super actionable tips in this episode, so grab a pen and paper and listen in!
Links:
Jess on Instagram
Hustle Sanely Website
Planner shop
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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May 26, 2022 |
Find Purpose Right Where You're At + Getting Past The Grass is Always Greener Mentality (Minimal-ish Replay #4)
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Today I'm talking about The Phrase "The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side," and a recent run in I had on this mindset.
Through navigating these feelings in my own life, I realized there were three problems that get us in this mindset.
In today's episode, I present these three problems or "stories we're telling ourselves" and suggest new narratives to replace them and move past this mindset.
We talk about
1. The issue of wanting to run from tough circumstances or conflict
2. Comparison & Contentment
3. "finding" an elusive "calling or purpose" vs. finding purpose right where you're at.
I can't wait to chat with you about this all, friend! I hope you enjoy the episode!
Links
Find Desirae on Instagram (and all podcast updates)
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May 19, 2022 |
Simplified Parenting and a Happier Motherhood with Denaye Barahona (Minimal-ish Replay #3)
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Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves.
Things we talk about:
-Denaye's work with Simple Families
-Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting
-Her Simple Manifesto
-Positive discipline/positive parenting
-Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a parent.
Links:
Order the book: Simple, Happy Parenting!!!
Denaye's Instagram
Simple Families Website
Minimalish on Instagram
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May 13, 2022 |
Realistic Minimalism that Fits Your Family + Taking Back Your Time with Erica Layne (Minimal-ish Replay #2)
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Today I chat with Erica of the Life on Purpose Movement about realistic minimalism and how minimalism can benefit everyone- but it isn't one size fits all. She talks about how minimalism and slow living has changed for her has her family has grown and her kids have gotten older, and how it can change for us within our seasons. We also chat about time management and how minimalism can truly help us own our time.
Links:
The Life On Purpose Movement
The Minimalist Way
Erica's Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Sponsor:
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May 05, 2022 |
How and Where to Start Declutering (even when you're busy) with Joshua Becker - Minimal-ish Replay #1
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Apr 28, 2022 |
On Letting Go of Old Seasons and Embracing the Next with Shauna Niequist
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On today's episode, I am honored to interview one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. Her new book, I Just Haven't Learned That Yet, is full of stories of how we cope with unexpected change, letting go of previous seasons, and embracing the present. I know Shauna's grace filled words and wisdom will encourage you just as they did for me.
We discuss:
-The namesake of her book and her family's mantra: "I Just Haven't Learned That Yet."
-Coping when life no longer looks the way you planned it to (dealing with unexpected change)
-Letting go of old seasons when we want to hold on.
-Embracing the present.
Links:
Shauna on Instagram
Preorder I Just Haven't Learned That Yet
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsor:
Thank you to Indeed for sponsoring this episode. Get a 75$ credit when you upgrade your job listing at indeed.com/minimalish
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Mar 31, 2022 |
A Minimalist (ish) Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Does a baby really need the 150+ items you'll find on an "essential" registry checklist? The answer, of course, is no, and today I'm bringing four tips/ mindset shifts to help us stay minimal when we are shopping for baby (and even our growing bodies) while pregnant. Links: Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
Sponsor:
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Mar 22, 2022 |
8 Budgeting Mistakes We Were Making & Simple Game Changers for Getting Finances Back on Track
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Today I talk with you solo and transparently about budgeting mistakes my husband and I have made on our debt free journey that have made it really hard for us to make any progress.
I share 8 mistakes along with how we changed them to make budgeting easier and make it make more sense for us and our family. My hope is that if you can relate to budgeting and finances feeling hard, what we've learned along the way might help you make some simple yet effective changes as well!
Sponsors:
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Links:
Desirae's Instagram
Podcast Website
Free minimalism/decluttering guide
Podcasting Course
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Feb 24, 2022 |
Tackling Impulse Spending + Debt, Finances, and our Identity
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Today I talk with Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget! I love how Allison makes paying off debt and budgeting easier to understand. Her mission to make women feel condient in their finances is one I have personally benefitted from, and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you today!
Today, Allison and I talk about:
-Her debt free story
-Impulse spending and Allison's personal struggle with it.
-How to tackle the habit of impulse spending
-How debt can play into our identity and what to do to grow past this
Need links from this episode?
Allison's Podcast
Allison on Instagram
Allison's Website
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Podcasting Course
Sponsor:
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Feb 10, 2022 |
Welcome BACK to Minimal-ish + What Minimalism looks like in This Season
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Remember: It's okay to change your mind. At least, that's what I'm reminding myself.
All about the change you'll see here on the MINIMAL-ISH podcast.
Find me on instagram: @desirae.endres
Podcast Website
Free getting started guide to decluttering/ minimalism
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Feb 04, 2022 |
Chasing Purpose in our Work, Focusing on What's Important Now, & Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington
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Today I talk with Patrice Washington, best selling author and speaker, all about her 6 pillars of wealth, pursuing purpose in our work and lives, and redefining wealth. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast and I believe it will meet you wherever you are at and encourage you! Thanks for listening in!
Today we talk about:
-Patrice’s story and why she is passionate about what she does.
-Work Life Balance: What a purposeful workday looks like for her, including how and why she includes staying present with her family.
-How we can beat mom guilt that comes along with work.
-Her definition of wealth and why she came to see wealth in this way
-The six pillars of wealth: Fit, People, Space, Faith, Work, Money
-Pursuing passion in work vs. purpose, even when your work isn’t your passion.
-Chasing purpose isn’t about being an entrepreneur
-Working towards a life (and work) that you do feel purpose and fulfillment in (and how finances aren’t the most important part of it)
-Going from a hustle/ grind mindset to a mindset of presence and purpose
-Fitting in the important things on a busy schedule (having balance in the pillars and what to do if you’re feeling out of balance)
-Embracing what is naturally “our thing” and staying in our lane (not feeling bad for saying no to what isn’t your thing)
Links:
Free Making Room Guide
Patrice's Podcast, Redefining Wealth
Patrice's Website
Patrice on Instagram
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Jan 28, 2022 |
Messy Minimalism: Make Minimalism Your Own (without the perfectionism) with Rachelle Crawford
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Today I talk with Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less, author of Messy Minimalism. Rachelle and I talk about how perfectionism can be debilitating on our road to a less cluttered life, and how we can move past it and define minimalism for ourselves.
Forgive me for my technical difficulties in this interview, which you won't notice until the end. Our conversation was cut slightly short because of tech issues, but I also talk a little bit about what you missed in my recap at the end of the episode.
Links:
Rachelle on Instagram
Rachelle's book, Messy Minimalism
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Podcaster's Roadmap, my Podcasting Course
Sponsor:
Indeed: Get a $75 dollar sponsored job credit at indeed.com/intention
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Jan 20, 2022 |
How Far Have You Come? Reflecting and Last Minute Goal Setting for 2022
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If you haven't set goals yet for the new year, there is still time! This isn't your typical goal setting episode. We focus in on reflection prompts and a few ideas for "goal setting" for the new year that might be a little gentler or more attainable than your typical lengthy new year's goal setting session.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and if nothing else, I hope it gives you some space to reflect as we begin a new year.
Links:
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast website
My most popular goal setting episode
Sponsor:
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Jan 06, 2022 |
4 Tips for a Less Stressful Holiday Season + a Chat about Gifts and Minimalism
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Coming to you with a holiday episode on making the season less about stress and more about what is meaningful to you this time of year. Plus, a little bonus chat about gifts and minimalism!
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Dec 06, 2021 |
Q&A: Pregnancy, Work, Minimalism without Obsession, and More
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I've missed you! I took a long break from the podcast - unexpected - details of why can be found in this episode!
What else can you expect from this episode? I decided to come back with a Q&A. I put out a question box on instagram to see what you all wanted to hear about, and the questions fell under three categories: pregnancy/baby, minimalism, and work.
I hope you enjoy this episode - cozy up with a warm drink & we'll catch up on some things!
Links:
Desirae on Instagram
Simple Morning Lists
Holiday episodes (I mentioned I'd leave links here):
Intentional Holiday Shopping/ Secondhand Christmas
Minimalism & The Holidays Q&A
An oldie but a goodie and a favorite holiday episode: Intentional Gift Guide with my friend Jessalyn Fink
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Nov 05, 2021 |
Simple Meal Planning Tips for Busy Seasons with Christine Pittman
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Keep meal planning simple this back to school season - or any season that feels busier for you. This episode is full of tips that my guest and I truly use to keep things simple in the kitchen, especially when life feels a little more complicated.
Meal planning can be one of the most time consuming things we do for our families and ourselves - from planning to shopping to prepping. So, when we have less time, what are some ways we can simplify it while continuing to nourish our families with healthy meals?
I hope this episode gives you permission to keep things simple and feel less alone if meal planning and cooking isn't your favorite thing in the world.
Links:
Christine's Website
Christine on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Simple Morning Lists
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Aug 27, 2021 |
Taking Back Your Time, Finding "Balance," and Guilt Free To Do Lists with Christy Wright
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Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with Christy Wright. We talked all about balance - what it means and why we are always in search of it. I absolutely love Christy's take on balance, the way it looks different in different seasons, and how we can achieve it. We also talk about to - do lists and calendars and ways we can make them actually work for us.
You can pre-order her book here: Take Back Your Time
Find Christy on Instagram
Find Desirae on Instagram
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Jul 29, 2021 |
Taking Photos of our Family Intentionally: Be Present, Get Photos You'll Cherish, Plus Tips for Family Photo Day with Jenna Arvidson
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Today I'm talking with professional photographer, Jenna Arvidson, all about photos of our family: the ones you take and the ones taken of you.
Most of us have a smartphone which can make us feel the pressure of constantly capturing the moments of our kids and lives in general- but sometimes the phone/photos can be a distraction and keep us from being present, and almost always we take about a million but only print out a few. Today, Jenna gives us tips on how to get the photos we will actually cherish of our families and be present for the rest instead of constantly living with a phone in our hands so we don't miss a photo op. She also gives us tips on family photo day from a photographer's perspective, and how to stress less when the day comes.
Find Jenna on Instagram here
Find Desirae on Instagram here
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Jul 14, 2021 |
Steps to Stop the Negative Body Image + Why We Need to Change the Way we Speak About our Bodies
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Today I'm sharing a bit of my own body image journey. The first half of the episode is reflection that I hope you'll find relatable, while the second half is more actionable, with steps you can take to find more confidence in your body today.
This topic is important, especially as we approach summer, and I hope you'll find some value in today's episode!
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Jun 25, 2021 |
Curating A Closet You Love + Dressing Your Current Body with Confidence (Even in the Summer) with Jammie Baker
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Today I talk with personal stylist Jammie Baker about how we can dress our current bodies with confidence. Yes, even in our postpartum, post-kids bodies. We talk all about the process of finding a personal style that works, curating a closet full of clothes that fit our bodies NOW, and how to let go of the ones that don't. We also talk about actionable and simple steps to getting started, along with tips to getting dressed and feeling confident this summer. I love this conversation because it is full of actionable steps to help you get started today!
Follow along with Jammie:
Instagram
Jammie's Website
Free Body Shape Guide
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Desirae's instagram
Podcast Website
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Jun 18, 2021 |
Declutter With Me: The Catch All Closet
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Let's declutter an overwhelming space together today - this episode can apply to any "catch all" space you have in your home! I don't have all the answers, but we are doing this together. My catch all closet now has a purpose and it's a breath of fresh air - I hope you'll feel the same when you're done decluttering. Tune in & declutter with me!
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May 20, 2021 |
Declutter With Me: The Kids' Closets
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Today we are decluttering again together - I walk you through what my decluttering session looked like as I decluttered my daughter's room- specifically her clothes. Her clothes seem to multiply even if I don't bring them into the home, so this is definitely a point of overwhelm for me. I answer the question "what do I keep" when it comes to kids clothes for future siblings, and I also talk over the mindset shifts I've had around kids clothes, and how I declutter as I go instead of always waiting until things get out of hand.
I hope you enjoy this episode and continue to declutter with me as the series moves forward!
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Apr 30, 2021 |
Declutter With Me: The Bathroom
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Today I'm taking you on a decluttering session with me! This is part of a new series where we will go room by room together and I'll let you in on my thoughts as I declutter.
Decluttering used to be a major topic on the podcast, and I could use some maintenance decluttering. Springtime brings about the motivation to bring peace to our homes, so let's do it together.
For the first episode, I go over questions to ask yourself if you have a hard time letting go of things or feel guilt over doing so - especially as it relates to bathroom items. At the end of the episode, we dive into how decluttering can create more mess before it gets better, and the deeper side of what it can do for you.
See my bathroom mess before and after at @life_withintention on instagram.
I hope this episode motivates you to set a timer for 20-30 minutes and declutter along side of me.
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Apr 16, 2021 |
The One In One Out Rule Three Ways (Maintenance Decluttering for Your Stuff, Your Days, and Your Mind)
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Today I'm talking about the one in one out rule - a very basic rule of maintenance decluttering. However, I'm not just talking about our stuff. I talk about how this rule can apply to our days and our minds as well.
I specifically dive deeper into how this rule can help declutter our days/minds to go along with the many episodes of burnout we've had so far this year on the show. I get real about something that has been missing from my days, and my one in, one out to help add it back in.
Links:
Podcast Website
Desirae on Instagram
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Apr 09, 2021 |
Creating a Reading Habit & a Culture of Reading in your Home (Plus Book Recommendations) with Alissa Henry
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I hope you enjoy today's conversation on all things books and reading! I have been so inspired by Alissa's journey to reading 100+ books last year, and have enjoyed following along with her as she continues to read an impressive amount in 2021. Join us in a fun and informative conversation on reading, habit building, reading with toddlers, and book recommendations!
Links:
Find Alissa on Instagram Alissa's recommendations:
Adult books: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta’Nehisi Coates They Can’t Kill Us All by Wesley Lowery Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Minimalist Moms by Diane Boden The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Kids books: Eyes That Kiss In the Corners by Joanna Ho I Dream of Popo by Livia Blackburne My Goodnight Bible by Susan Lingo Quiet by Kate Alizadeh E is for Easter by Greg Paprocki Finger Trail ABC by Usborne Books Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems Instagram accounts mentioned for book recommendations #bookstagram (hashtag) @EverydayReading @HereWeRead Goodreads.com to track books Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is the program for free children’s books Sponsors:
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Mar 31, 2021 |
It's Okay to Take Time to Adjust (Non Negotiables and Bare Minimums)
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Today I'm talking with you about a new mantra I've been telling myself: It's okay to take time to adjust.
I talk you through what this has meant to me and what it could mean for you, and take you through how I personally apply it in my own life with a list of non negotiables and bare minimums.
My hope is that this episode provides some grace and freedom if you've been in a season of change and adjustment.
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Mar 19, 2021 |
Simplifying Food for the Family and Life with Lots of Toddlers with Lauren Jones (mom of three, 3 and under)
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Today I'm talking with Lauren Jones, a mom of 3 (3 and under) about simplifying how we feed our families and just life in general. I hope you enjoy our conversation and find encouragement in the idea of not overcomplicating things as you listen in.
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Mar 15, 2021 |
A Less List (and a more list) for When You're Feeling Burnt Out
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Today I'm talking about the "burnout prevention plan" I created for myself and encouraging you to do the same!
Find my other two recent episodes on a similar topic here:
Pandemic Burnout Q&A
Losing Yourself In Motherhood, Burnout, and Anxiety
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Mar 05, 2021 |
How a Growth Mindset Can Help us Build Habits (and Declutter Our Homes)
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Today I'm talking about a topic that was requested quite a while back by a listener: Growth Mindset. Specifically, I talk about how it can be a game changer when it comes to building habits, and I spend time talking about what a fixed mindset is vs. a growth mindset, and how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. We'll also talk about how this might help you declutter your home as well!
I hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one.
Sponsors:
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We are grateful for our sponsors and their support in helping make With Intention possible! We hand pick our sponsors "with intention" and believe they are putting good and helpful things out into the world. A great way to support With Intention is to support our sponsors by checking out their website and trying them out if their product is relevant to you!
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Feb 25, 2021 |
Burnout, Anxiety, Losing Yourself (and Finding Yourself Again) in Motherhood with Sarah Erichsen
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Today I'm honored to have my friend Sarah Erichsen on the podcast to share her story of anxiety and burnout that she has struggled through over the past year. She shares her story vulnerably and includes several tips for women who feel like they have lost themselves in motherhood, or held off a passion that is so much of who they are due to taking care of little ones. If you've ever felt like you've lost a bit of yourself along your motherhood journey, or if you've struggled with anxiety and burnout, this one is for you.
//Links//
Find Sarah: On Instagram On her website
Podcast website Desirae on Instagram
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Feb 18, 2021 |
Welcome to With Intention! What You Need to Know Before You Listen
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This podcast has been on a journey of its own - and I'm here to tell you all about it before you hit play. It will help with any confusion, I promise!
I'm so glad you're here!
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Feb 06, 2021 |
Q&A - Pandemic Burnout: Getting though the winter blues, cooking and homemaking when you don't feel like it, decluttering with kids and dealing with the toy mess with Catherine Williams
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Today I am bringing back the Q&A we used to do on the podcast once a month! My Q&A cohost Catherine Williams from @themilspousemanual is here to answer questions with me and we cover some things you might be feeling if you've been stuck at home for the greater part of the last year (so many of us have!)
Grab a cup of something warm, listen in, and remind yourself you're not alone in feeling these things! Find Catherine on Instagram here
Find Desirae on Instagram here
Podcast Website
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We are grateful for our sponsors and their support in helping make With Intention possible! We hand pick our sponsors "with intention" and believe they are putting good and helpful things out into the world. A great way to support With Intention is to support our sponsors by checking out their website and trying them out if their product is relevant to you!
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Feb 04, 2021 |
Small steps to Sustainability - Incrementally Walking Towards Eco Friendly Living with Stephanie Seferian
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Today I talk with Stephanie Seferian of The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast. We talk about what it looks like to walk in a realistic way, incrementally towards a more eco friendly life. While "zero waste" often feels unattainable, Stephanie gives us the "why" and the "how to" when it comes to realistically taking small steps towards a more sustainable life.
Links:Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie's Podcast Sustainable Minimalists Book Desirae on Instagram Sponsors:Audible: Get a free trial of audibleplus - text intention to 500-500 or go to audible.com/intention Care/of: Get 50% off your first order with code intention50
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Jan 28, 2021 |
Can We Simplify Nutrition + Fitness? Sharing My Journey + Questions to help you evaluate your relationship with food + fitness.
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Today I'm sharing my journey with healing my relationship with movement, food and my body - a journey that I'm still on but that I've shared quite a bit of on instagram. I've gotten requests to share it as a podcast episode, so here it is! I fully believe the way we approach our health and the relationship we have with food and our bodies is a huge part of an intentional life.
I talk about:
-Messages the health/ fitness industry sends us
-How eating less isn't really a good long term solution for most people
-Why so many of us dislike exercise and how to get consistent with moving our bodies in a healthy way
-Questions to help evaluate where you are at personally with movement/ food.
I come at this from a non-expert normal-human standpoint, so take my advice and journey with a grain of salt. My hope is that my story will resonate with you and you can learn from some of the things I've learned along the way and begin healing your relationship with food + fitness if it needs to be healed. The resources I share in the episode:
Keep It Simple Podcast
Deliciously Fit + Healthy (host of the podcast I shared) Laurie Christine King
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Jan 21, 2021 |
Change Your Money Habits + Get Intentional With Your Finances with Rachel Cruze
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Today's episode will motivate you to dig a little deeper and look inside yourself for the root of your money habits. A great way to start this year is to get intentional with your finances - a life changing but tough change to make. I'm honored to have Rachel Cruze as my guest today for this important conversation.
We talk about:
-"Money Classrooms" and how the way we grew up affects the way we look at (and spend) money.
-Money habits related to our money classrooms
-Tips for saving money
-Budgeting and resources for getting started.
// Links //
Rachel's book: Know Yourself, Know Your Money
Rachel's website
Rachel on instagram
Everydollar Budgeting App
Desirae on instagram
Podcast website
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Jan 07, 2021 |
Reflecting on the year: Acknowledging the hard, looking for the good, setting intentional goals.
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Today's episode is a little bit different. I think reflection is so important, so as we come to the end of the year, I'm asking questions and guiding you through a reflection on this year, along with encouraging you to set intentional goals based in what truly matters to you. We even end with one of my favorite things: a surrender list as we move to next year!
Links:
Simple Morning Lists
Podcast Website
Hustle Free Goal Setting
//Sponsor//
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Dec 11, 2020 |
A Values Based Holiday Season: On Less Pressure, Less Consumerism, Frugality and Everything in Between with Kat Steck
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Today I talk with one of my favorite people on the internet, Kat Steck, all about simpifying this season and celebrating it according to your own values. We discuss gift giving, putting less pressure on ourselves to do things we don't want to do, making new traditions, less consumerism, frugal traditions, and more.
Kat just created an extremely affordable course diving deeper into all of this which you can find here.
Links:
Simplify the Season Kat on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website
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Dec 04, 2020 |
10 Quick Tips for Working From Home - Full Time, Part Time, With Kids, Etc. Plus an Important Mindset Check
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Today we're talking all about working from home - I give 10 different tips total (okay, really 12 if you count the first 2 that apply across the board), but we break it up into two different sections.
I've worked from home in some way, shape, or form for four years now. I worked part time in the margins of my full time job, then in the margins of stay at home motherhood, and now I work full time from home.
While all 10 can probably apply to most situations, the first five apply more to full time work from home life, while the last five apply to working part time in the margins of your day. I hope you enjoy this episode and that it encourages you in you work from home journey in some way!
//Links// Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
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Nov 13, 2020 |
A Quick Guide to Intentional Holiday Shopping + How We Do Secondhand Christmas
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Today's episode is a practical one on getting ourselves in the right mindset to take the time and space needed to shop intentionally this season.
We talk about list making, giving ourselves enough time, different ways to be more intentional with our shopping/ spending this season, and I go a little more into detail about how we do secondhand shopping for Christmas in our house.
I hope you enjoy this lighthearted yet purposeful chat about holiday shopping!
//Links//
Mercari (Get a 10$ credit for using this link to sign up)
Facebook Marketplace
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
//Sponsor//
This episode is sponsored by Public Goods, a one stop shop for clean and ethically sourced everyday essentials! Get 15$ off your first purchase with no minimum purchase requirement! Use code intention or head to publicgoods.com/intention.
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Nov 05, 2020 |
Adjusting Routines Amidst Life's Changes + Actually Adhering to Life-Giving Routines with Ashley Brown
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I talk with Ashley Brown of Routine & Things today. We cover what it means to set life giving routines and be kind to yourself in the midst of following through with them. We also talk about what to do when a routine isn't working anymore in the midst of changing seasons and how to adhere to routines when you feel like you just maybe aren't a consistent person. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the topic and I know Ashley's perspective will encourage you!
Find Ashley on Instagram
Routine & Things Website
Free Morning Routines Roadmap
Find Desirae on Instagram
Get the Podcaster's Roadmap
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Oct 29, 2020 |
Focus on the Basics - Table the Rest
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A short encouragement today - that you don't always have to strive to be and do all the things.
In a season of change and transition, or in any season where you have a lot on your plate - if there's something you're striving for that is overwhelming you, this is an encouragement to table it for now.
You don't have to fully let it go - just set it aside til things are less chaotic and you can decide to pick it up again.
Listen in for more as we continue talking about seasons of change and transition.
Head to the podcast website
Grab a copy of Simple Morning Lists
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Oct 22, 2020 |
Adjusting to Full Time Working Mom Life - The Fears, Lies, and Learnings
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I'm so excited to bring you the first episode of the podcast with the new name, With Intention! Check out the trailer I released to understand the change a little better!
Today I'm diving into a question that I repeatedly got from listeners during the break I took with the podcast - how is it going? How are all the changes going? How is your new job?
Because I got so many questions like this, and others related to adjustments and changes that life brings us, I'm starting a quick series for a few episodes where we'll cover some different ones.
My main goal is for you to feel encouraged + less alone in whatever changes are coming your way. Today I talk about my personal transition to full time working mom life and I cover:
-The main fear I've had during this adjustment
-The lies we all might be inclined to believe about motherhood when it comes to working or staying at home.
-4 things I've learned in the midst of the change
-How minimalism is still making all the difference.
Find Simple Morning Lists Here.
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Oct 15, 2020 |
With Intention Is Here! What You Can Expect (Trailer)
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A short trailer explaining the change from Minimal-ish to With Intention - I wanted to do this for a long time, and I hope you love what is to come!
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Oct 15, 2020 |
Bonus: 5 Quick Encouragements to help you Stop the Impulse Buying during Amazon Prime Day (or Black Friday, or any holiday sale at all)
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A little mini episode that was on my heart in the midst of Prime Day (s) and all the other "holiday" sales going on right now!
I hope this encourages you and makes you think a little more intentionally in your shopping this season.
Stay tuned tomorrow for a little bit of change around this space :)
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Oct 14, 2020 |
Decorating and Creating a Cozy, Welcoming Home Without all the Stuff in Every Season with Myquillyn Smith (The Nester)
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Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with The Nester, Myquillyn Smith. We talk all about cozy minimalism when decorating and hosting in every season.
Links:
Myquillyn on Instagram
Myquillyn's website
Preorder Welcome Home
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
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Sep 03, 2020 |
School at Home with Little Ones: Tips for Getting Started + Creating a Learning Environment at Home with Rocquel Jeter
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In today's episode I talk with homeschooling mom of three (three under five!) about some tips + tricks to schooling at home, whether you are choosing to do so or have to do so due to the current pandemic. Enjoy this episode full of encouragement for creating a learning environment within the home.
Links:
Rocquel on Instagram
12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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Aug 08, 2020 |
Room By Room: Tips for An Organized (and uncluttered) Kitchen with Alex Kozak
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Join my friend Alex Kozak , a professional organizer, and me as we talk through decluttering + organizing the kitchen, and most importantly, keeping it that way! This is part of a new series where we will go room by room through our homes, one room per month! Listen to the end for a challenge to help you get started.
Links: Alex on Instagram
Alex's Website
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
Sponsors:
Thrive Market
Prepdish
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Jul 30, 2020 |
A Minimal-ish Approach to Decluttering Any Room
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We're celebrating one million downloads this week! Wow! Thank you so much for listening in and being a part of this community! Today I thought I'd take it back to basics for another week and talk about some reflections and processes that can help us apply a minimal-ish approach to any room. I hope this helps give you some motivation + clarity if you have an area to tackle in your home!
Links:
Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists
Sponsors:
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Jul 22, 2020 |
What does Intentional Living "Look" Like? - Back to Basics + How to Live Intentionally In the Midst of a Pandemic
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Today we're going back to basics and talking about the definition of this elusive trendy phrase we throw around: "Intentional Living." Does it look a certain way? Is it only achievable for certain lifestyles? Let's discuss!
We'll also talk about how we can live intentionally in the midst of a pandemic (4+ months into it and it looks like it won't be going away anytime soon.) How do we live fully + purposefully when the world feels so upside down?
Links:
Simple Morning Lists
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
Feals
Natural Cycles
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Jul 17, 2020 |
How to Know It's Time to Make a Change + Getting Past What Holds Us Back (Plus, an announcement)
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Tune in today for a pretty big announcement + an episode all about change. If you're feeling pulled towards any type of change in your own life, especially career change, this episode is for you!
Links:
Podcast Website
Get Simple Morning Lists
Goal Setting Episode
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Jul 10, 2020 |
On Building Community (by bringing a meal), Being a Helper, And Accepting Help with Janet Elsbach
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Today I'm chatting with Janet Elsbach, author of Extra Helping, on a way we can build community and help our people at a time they need it most.
Today's Sponsor: Prepdish
prepdish.com/minimalish
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Jun 30, 2020 |
6 Simple Ways to Make Your Health a Priority (Simple, Realistic Lifestyle Changes)
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Today I'm coming to you solo and talking about 6 simple ways we can make our health a priority for life, not just for a 30 day challenge.
Sponsors:
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Solid Gold head to solidgold.com/minimalish to see the deal of the week!
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Jun 26, 2020 |
Organize Your Photos (Without the Overwhelm) with Jen Brazeal
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Today my guest Jen Brazeal is breaking it down for you - how can we organize our photos in an intentional way without feeling overwhelmed with the amount of photos or how behind we are in organizing them (you'll see that is the case for me!).
I hope you enjoy this actionable episode!
Find Jen on Instagram
Jen's 5 Day Photo Challenge
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
Sponsors:
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Jun 22, 2020 |
5 Quick Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health When the World Feels Crazy
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Today I'm bringing you a quick solo episode full of real talk and some simple tips to prioritize your mental health when the world feels crazy (kind of like it has all of 2020 so far).
Links:
Podcast Episode about The Joy of Movement
Find Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
Sponsor:
Little Passports: use code MINIMALISH for 15% off any subscription
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Jun 10, 2020 |
"Declutter" Your Work: Let Go of What isn't Working + Approaching Working Mom Guilt with Haley Williams
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This week I have a conversation with Haley Williams- she shares her story of the many phases of working mom life she's been through, gives some work at home mom tips, helps us declutter our work, gives us permission to let go of what isn't working, and helps us approach the idea of mom guilt as working moms.
Whether you work inside or outside of the home- this conversation will encourage you.
Find Haley on Instagram
Haley's Website
Haley's Podcast
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
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May 27, 2020 |
5 Truths about Stuff + Quick Tips to Stop Bad Shopping Habits
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I'm coming to you solo today with a chat on stuff (material things) and what I've learned about it over the last 2+ years of my minimalish journey. I'm also having an honest conversation with you about impulse purchases and bad shopping habits and sharing 3 tips that help me cut back on this struggle in my own life. I hope you enjoy this short + to the point episode, friend!
Links:
Patreon - 3 Quick Things Podcast
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
Little Passports: Get 15% off any subscription with code Minimal-ish
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May 20, 2020 |
Living on Wheels with a Family + Rest & Presence vs. Hustle Culture with Malinda Fuller
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Today I'm talking with Malinda Fuller about her family's adventure living on wheels and traveling the country while they homeschool and work remotely. We also talk about "hustle" culture and the stories it tells us versus a life of presence and rest. I absolutely love this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well!
Links:
Malinda on Instagram
Malinda's Website
Get Obedience over Hustle
Listen to the 3 Quick Things Podcast
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
Kyrgies use promo code Minimalish for 15% off your order
Solid Gold
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May 13, 2020 |
Less Perfectionism in Parenting, More Living Authentically + Truly Connecting with our Kids with Rachel Macy Stafford
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Today I talk with Rachel Macy Stafford, the Hands Free Mama. She's a mom, New York Times Bestselling Author, and we're talking today all about the idea of living as our authentic selves rather than seeking perfectionism in who we think we are expected to be, and how living this way in our own lives can lead to true connection and less pressure on our kids.
This conversation encouraged me so much, and no matter if you're a parent or not, this will resonate with you.
Links
Live Love Now Book
Rachel's Website
Find Rachel on Instagram
Find Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
Sponsors
Book of the Month- Use code Minimal-ish to get your first book for 9.99
Feals- Get 50% off your first month
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May 06, 2020 |
For When You're Bad at Habits: A Secret to Actually Building Habits + Some Other Tips That Help
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Today I'm talking with you solo about building habits- something I've struggled with for a long time in my life. I've slowly but surely overcome my struggle with building the habits I want into my life over the past few years, and I've taken a look back into my journey to see what has made the biggest difference. I'm sharing my biggest "secret" that I've discovered plus a few other tips that make a big difference. I hope this short episode gives you the encouragement you need to believe you can build positive habits into your life.
Because an intentional life is one where we have some of the decisions that help us live better on autopilot.
Links:
Atomic Habits
My conversation with Rachel of the Sage Family Podcast on Habits/Routines.
Find me on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists (one of my favorite routines/habits)
Sponsors:
Feals- Get 50% off your first month's subscription
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Apr 29, 2020 |
Feel like you're Struggling? How to Struggle W.E.L.L. with Emily Thomas
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Emily Thomas, host of one of my favorite podcasts, Mom Struggling Well, joins me today to talk about how to get through when the struggle feels very real... like, you know, when you're living in the midst of a pandemic.
We talk about her W.E.L.L framework to help us take action in the midst of struggle.
Links:
Emily's Podcast
Emily on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Podcasting Course: Use code STUCKATHOME
Sponsors:
Laurel Springs
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Apr 22, 2020 |
"The New Normal" Q&A: New Routines, Coping with Anxiety, and "Home Schooling" with Nicole + Catherine
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Join us today as we talk about The New Normal and all the things helping us through this crazy time.
Nicole on Instagram
Catherine on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
The Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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Kyrgies.com - 15% off your order
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Apr 15, 2020 |
Decluttering Basics, A Starting Point, Emotional Clutter, Routines + The Importance of Community with Diana Rene
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Today I'm talking to my friend Diana Rene from The Decluttered Mom all about minimal-ish living, from the basics of getting started with decluttering, tackling emotional clutter, her most impactful routines, plus how community can impact our success when overhauling our homes. I hope this helps encourage you through any current decluttering projects you may be taking on, friend!
Links: Join Diana's decluttering challenge (begins April 6th)
Join the Minimal-ish book club
Diana on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
Solid Gold
Kyrgies.com
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Apr 01, 2020 |
How to Move Past our Fears + Get Unstuck with Jennifer Allwood
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Today I talk with Jennifer Allwood, author of Fear is not the Boss of You, about why we so often feel stuck as women and how we can move past this feeling + move beyond our fears. She gives us tangible steps that we can put into practice in any season of life, and we also discuss this topic in light of the current pandemic we are living through.
Links:
Preorder Fear is Not the Boss of You
Jennifer's Website
Jennifer on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
Native
Kyrgies.com
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Mar 25, 2020 |
Decluttering The Konmari Way - An Overview + Getting Started with Mandy Yang
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Today I'm talking with Mandy Yang, A Konmari Consultant Trainee, all about the Konmari method for decluttering your home. This is one of the most well known methods for decluttering, and Mandy tells her story about how Konmari helped her family declutter for good and get out of debt, plus gives us a step by step and tips for getting started. If you're looking to declutter your home, this episode is a great place to start!
Mandy on Instagram
Mandy's Website/ Services
Desirae on Instagram
Free Getting Started with Minimalism Resource
Stuck at Home Resource
Today's Sponsor:
Feals
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Mar 18, 2020 |
BONUS: Not Knowing How to Feel, COVID-19 Bucket lists, and a Note on Doing the Best We Can
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A short episode addressing the current chaos, getting real about how I'm feeling about it all, and hoping to help you feel less alone, if nothing else.
desiraeendres.com/stuckathome
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Mar 17, 2020 |
Making Minimalism Your Own + Creating Mirrors and Windows for our Children with Christine Platt
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Today I talk with author Christine Platt, who shares her minimalish adventures over at @afrominimalist. She is such an inspiration, and today we talk about her journey to minimalism, her journey to writing diverse childrens literature, and how we can create mirrors and windows for our kids.
I hope you enjoy this warm and lovely conversation with Christine!
Links:
Christine on Instagram
Get Christine's Books
Desirae on Instagram
Slow Living Challenge
A guide to getting started with minimalism
Sponsors:
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Mar 11, 2020 |
Make Self Care Happen with Sonnet Simmons and Veronica Frieling
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Today I have two guests on (for the first time ever) to chat about real self care and making self care happen in our lives. "Self Care" has become a buzzword, and maybe an overused one, but the concept is an important one to discuss, and an important part of an intentional life.
Join me as I chat with the hosts of "Not Your Mother's Podcast" all about simple ways to make self care happen, getting over the roadblocks that keep us from it, and what "real" self care even means. Links:
Not Your Mother's Podcast
Raising Children You Like - Online Academy
Not Your Mother's Podcast on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Simple Morning Lists
Minimal-ish Book Club
Sponsors
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Mar 04, 2020 |
Q&A: Health + Fitness - Can it be simplified? (our own journeys, what we do now, home workouts, and food)
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This week's episode is my monthly Q&A with my friend Catherine of @theminimalcolonial! We approached the topic of health and fitness this month - we hope it encourages you if this is an area of discouragement in your life! //Links// Faster Way to Fat Loss
Instant Loss Cookbook
Alive App (what Desirae Uses)
Mari Fitness (what Catherine Uses)
Home Workout Options Mentioned
Heather Robertson (hiit/ cardio/ strength)
Beachbody on Demand
Blogilates
Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets for Simplifying Meals (not mentioned, just wanted to share!)
Instant Pot (linked is a different brand but the one I have)
Crock Pot
Vitamix
//Other Links//
Catherine on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
//Sponsors//
Native - get 20% off your first order with code minimalish20
Sunbasket - get 35 dollars off your first order with code minimalish
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Feb 26, 2020 |
Maintenance Decluttering & Other Ways to Combat Discontentment (How to Have a Happy Home Hour)
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Today I'm chatting with you solo about some ways to combat discontentment + this concept I like to call "Happy home Hour" which is a way I work towards making maintenance decluttering and simply taking care of my home into my week. In the first half of the episode we dive into contentment a bit, and I talk to you about some ways I've found myself discontent and some things that can help us combat that discontent feeling. Maintenance decluttering is one of them! We then dive into chatting about a system I use to do that! I hope you enjoy listening - here are links I mention:
Other episodes on contentment: 32 + 33 Other episodes on priorities: 20 Simple Morning Lists Find me on Instagram
Head to my website
Sponsor:
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Feb 19, 2020 |
Outer Peace, Inner Peace? When Minimalism Doesn't Solve All Your Problems with Indiana Adams
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I love minimalism- so much so that I talk about some aspect of it pretty much every single week. But I was also intrigued to have a conversation with my friend Indiana, who doesn't love the concept of minimalism, mostly because she's wary of the trend.
Through our conversation, we uncover that it's not true minimalism that she doesn't love, but what is portrayed of it. We talk about other ways to seek peace other than through simplifying our possessions, though we both agree that is one way to do so.
It's a fun and important conversation - especially when we place so much responsibility on minimalism as a fix all, which it simply isn't.
Links + Things we talk about:
Indiana's Podcast (Today By the Way)
Indiana on Instagram
May Designs Hourly Planner
Desirae on Instagram
Podcasting Course (discount available through the rest of the week)
Sponsors:
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Bombas: 20% off your first purchase
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Feb 12, 2020 |
"Homesteading" for the Everyday Person - How to Begin Cooking From Scratch, Slowing Down, and Defining Simple Living
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Can Homesteading be for everyone? Many of us will probably never live "off the grid" or even grow our own food, but how can we take principles of homesteading and benefit from bringing them into our everyday life? We can all benefit from this aspect of getting back to the basics and slowing down.
I talk to Stephanie Leaf about slowing down, her definition of Simple Living (which I absolutely love!), her family's journey with homesteading, and practical steps for cooking from scratch that any family can implement.
Links:
Patreon Book Club / Course
Stephanie's Website (for recipes and more!)
Stephanie's Simple Living Guide
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsor:
Sunbasket: Get $35 off your first order with code minimalish
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Feb 05, 2020 |
Q&A: A love of Home Decor and Minimalism, Tough Toddler Days, Cleaning + Staying Present, Meal Prep, and more!
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The longest title ever for an episode that covers all kind of different questions! Catherine and I are back at it, answering your questions!
Once a month we tackle questions we get from you! Remember that we're not experts on all of these topics, but rather coming to you with a REAL perspective and sharing what works for us - we hope it will inspire you to find what works for you (and maybe feel less alone in what you're struggling with!)
// We mentioned a lot of things in this episode //
Minimal-ish Book Club
pickupplease.com
Parenting Resources:
Janet Lansbury Podcast
No Bad Kids (Janet Lansbury Book)
Birds on a Wire
The Highly Sensitive Child
Debtkickinmom's Cookbook
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Catherine on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
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Baked by Melissa- get 15% off with code minimalist
Native - get 20% off your first order with code minimalish20
I always hand pick the companies I work with and I'm grateful for our sponsors that help make minimalish possible!
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Jan 29, 2020 |
Less in our Closets + Simply Showing Up for Your Life with Megan Jedlinski
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Today I chat with Megan Jedlinksi - fellow minimal-ish toddler mom and former personal stylist all about how (and why) to have less in our closets, doing better with what we buy, and how we can simply show up in our everyday lives. I hope you leave this episode encouraged, friend!
// Links // Megan on Instagram
Megan’s Website
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website (access these show notes there!)
// Join the Minimal-ish Book Club // Minimal-ish Book Club (Patreon)
PS: Want to start your own podcast but don't know where to start! Podcasting has been such a huge blessing in my life and I want to help you get started - Check out the launch list I created at desiraeendres.com/podcastlist.
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Jan 22, 2020 |
Being Present for What Matters with Kylie Stephens (Putting Down Our Phones + A Journey to Debt Free & Simple Living)
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Kylie and I discuss her family's journey to minimalism and becoming debt free. Join me for this encouraging conversation where we discuss:
-respecting our kids when we're decluttering
-how minimalism benefits our kids
-unconventional advice for the debt free journey
-turning off our phones (to be more present)
Find Kylie on Instagram
Other Links:
Digital Minimalism
Free Minimalism Guide
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
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Jan 15, 2020 |
The Story of Minimal-ish, 5 Tips for a Successful Podcast, Plus Some Tiny Changes
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Join me for this special edition, bonus episode to celebrate half a million downloads of the podcast!
Today I'm talking about the windy road to creative "success" by telling the story of minimal-ish (it's surely not a straight path) PLUS talking about something I don't normally talk about - Podcasting!
At the end of the episode I give 5 tips for a successful podcast in case YOU have one or you're wanting to start one. I believe these are just a few things that have helped minimal-ish see the success it has. Though this isn't normal minimal-ish subject matter- I get asked about it a lot, so I decided to share with this fun bonus episode! Enjoy!
Get my Podcast Launch Checklist
See all of my resources for creatives.
Find Desirae on Instagram
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Jan 13, 2020 |
Minimalism with Lots of Kids + Taking Action on What You Want with Allie Casazza
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I'm so excited to share with you my conversation with Allie Casazza. She's a mom of four and decluttered her home with 3 under 3 crawling around and she's here with a life giving message for moms plus a kick in the pants conversation about taking action on the things you want to do (like, declutter, even when you have a lot of kids.)
Find Allie:
On her Website
On Instagram
Find Desirae:
On her website
On Instagram
Show Notes
Other Things We Mention
Simple Morning Lists
Allie's Affirmations Guide
PS: Are you a podcaster or wanting to start a podcast in the future? I'm creating resources for YOU! Check out the first one (it's FREE) here.
Sponsors:
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Jan 08, 2020 |
The Morning Practice of Letting Go that has Changed my Days - Start Your Day (and your year) with Surrender
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I hope this short episode encourages you to start 2020 (and each day) by letting go of something before adding something to your list.
I also talk about why January 1st isn't magical...and why it is.
Links:
Find Desirae on Instagram
Simple Morning Lists
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Jan 01, 2020 |
10 Things I've Learned in 10 Years - The Last Episode of the Decade!
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It was so fun to do this reflective episode and I hope it prompts you to do your own 10 things you've learned in 10 years, plus inspires you in some way.
Some other things I mention:
simplemorninglists.com
Episode 18 (wardrobe)
Episode 20
Episode 1
Podcasting Resource
Intentionally.co
Desirae on Instagram
Sponsors:
Feals
Sunbasket
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Dec 27, 2019 |
Q&A - Our Favorite Rooms & Systems + New Motherhood & Minimalism (Baby Essentials) and more!
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Catherine and I took your questions on anything and everything under the minimalism and intentional living umbrella, and what we came up with was an episode on the beginning of minimalism, plus our favorite rooms and systems now, and a whole lot of talk on postpartum and new motherhood. We even chat about some of our favorite baby essentials.
We get very real in this episode and my hope is that it will make you feel a little less alone in your journey and encourage you in some way!
Questions we answered (in order) Did you have a huge edit at the beginning of minimalism? How many times have you decluttered since?
What is your favorite room (decluttered) and why?
What is your favorite system?
What are some baby essentials? What do I actually need? Overwhelmed by all the lists and suggestions.
What do you do with keepsakes from the first baby that are taking up too much space while waiting for the second?
The baby baby stuff we mention: Boppy Lounger
Boppy
Play Mat
Plain Gerber Onesies
My favorite Baby Carrier
4 in 1 carseat
(links are to the brands I personally love and own. I get a few pennies every time you use my links to Amazon through affiliate commission, and it costs you nothing extra! Thanks so much for your support!
Also, a reminder you can find a lot of great quality baby stuff secondhand! More on secondhand shopping on episode 60)
Other Links Catherine on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Simple Morning Lists
Buy Nothing
The Podcast on Facebook
The Podcast Facebook Community
Sponsors Warby Parker
Feals
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Dec 18, 2019 |
Hustle Free Goal Setting for 2020: Reflecting, Setting a Purpose Centered goal, and choosing a Question for the Year
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Today on the show I’m taking you through some heart filled, purpose centered reflecting on this past year. I’ll ask you questions as we go through to help you think of a hustle free, purpose filled goal for next year (more than one of course if you’d like!). We’ll also work on starting with contentment as we move into a new year, and choose a word for the year, but make it a little more tangible to act on that word.
At the end, I give you a peek into Simple Morning Lists and let you in on the five lists I make each morning to help me bring my purpose and goals to the front of my mind as I start each day.
// Links //
The worksheet that goes along with this episode
Simple Morning Lists
Desirae on Instagram
// Sponsors //
Thank you to our sponsors! Their support makes Minimal-ish happen week after week!
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Dec 11, 2019 |
Shopping Secondhand First + Where to Donate Your Stuff - The How to of Successful Thrifting without Wasting Your Time with Kat Steck
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Today I'm talking with Expert Thrifter Kat Steck of The Junkyard Journals. Kat is passionate about conscious consumerism and the good we can do by shopping secondhand first. Today, she's giving us the why behind thrifting plus simple, effective methods for shopping secondhand without losing our minds & wasting our time. We also talk about donation centers and the best options for where we can donate our stuff.
Links:
Kat on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Thrifting apps are really great because they all provide referral programs and $$ off your first purchase!
Mercari: 10$ off your first purchase with the link ^(my favorite secondhand shopping app for clothes, shoes, kid stuff, etc...I even got our Ninja Coffee Bar on here last winter)
Poshmark: Great for clothing! Get 5$ credit when you sign up with an invite code - enter "desiraeendres" at sign up where it says "invite code."
Thred Up: Get 10$ when you sign up with this link!
Facebook Marketplace
DoneGood
Simple Morning Lists
Podcast Website
Sponsor:
Today's Sponsor is Native.
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Thanks for listening! If you want to support Minimal-ish, check out the links above & our sponsors. Our sponsors are hand picked and they make Minimal-ish possible, so support them by heading to their website, see what they are all about, and even try them out if you think what they do would add value to your life!
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Dec 04, 2019 |
A Pre Holiday Decluttering Challenge + How to have a Simplified Holiday Season
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Today we're talking about simplifying the holiday season, starting from the outside (our environment) and moving deeper (our schedule/ mindset). I'm bringing you a four day holiday decluttering challenge that you can start whenever you are ready plus 6 steps to simplifying the holidays and really focusing in on what truly matters to you this season!
Get the Holiday Decluttering Challenge Guide
Links:
Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website
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Nov 27, 2019 |
A Discussion on Body Image & Beauty Standards with Blake Guichet
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Today we're talking about a thing that matters- the way we view ourselves. This matters for so many reasons; the way we view ourselves contributes to the fullness in which we live each day and it also sets an example for our kids. So, how in the world do we get a positive body image when impossible beauty standards bombard us? Today, I'm chatting with my friend Blake about this topic as she candidly shares her own story (and I share a bit of mine, too).
Blake shares tangible, practical, and relatable ways we can choose to work towards better when it comes to the way we view ourselves each day, and I don't think you'll want to miss this!
// Links //
The Crappy Christian Podcast
Blake's blog post on cycle syncing
Blake on Instagram
Chasing Slow
Simple Morning Lists
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
// Sponsors //
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Nov 20, 2019 |
A Minimal-ish Thanksgiving? Focus on these 3 Things this Holiday
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I'm coming to you with a short bonus episode on one of my favorite holidays- Thanksgiving. What does the best Thanksgiving Ever include? Listen in to find out - and of course, it doesn't have anything to do with food!
Get Simple Morning Lists
Desirae on Instagram
Simple Holidays Challenge
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Nov 15, 2019 |
Habit Shifts to Help You Become Debt Free & Reach Financial Goals with Jen Smith
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This practical episode will help you shift your habits to pay off your debt for good! We talk about minimalism & finances and how to really change our habits and get on track financially. Check out my guest, Jen Smith, at the links below, including her new book full of practical advice on the topic!
If you are wanting to pay down debt or reach other financial goals, this episode is for you, friend! Listen in!
Links:
Simple Morning Lists
Pay off your Debt for Good
No Spend Challenge Guide
Frugal Friends Podcast
Jen on Instagram
Jen's Website
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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Nov 13, 2019 |
Q&A: Minimalism and The Holidays (decor, gifts, mental health & relationships)
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Today is the first of a new monthly series on the show where I'm bringing on a co-host, Catherine Williams, to answer questions you all ask! November's topic is Minimalism and The Holidays and we got so many great questions. We covered overarching topics of holiday decor, gifts, mental health, and relationships and got to the nitty gritty details on all of these topics as much as possible!
We laugh a lot & also get pretty serious about some heavy topics.
I hope you enjoy this new format! If you have a topic suggest for future Q&As, email hi@desiraeendres.com
Links:
simplemorninglists.com (Morning Companion Journal)
Catherine on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Podcast Website
Today's Sponsors:
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Nov 06, 2019 |
Coffee Date #5: The Working Mom Coffee Date - Decluttering as a Working Mom, Sanity Saving Systems & More with Kari
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Kari on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
The podcast website
Simple Morning Lists
Get started with realistic minimalism - free guide!
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Nov 01, 2019 |
Why You Need Boundaries & How to Start Creating Them with Courtney Burg
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Courtney is a mom, wife, business owner & student who writes about about boundaries and healing. Today she's giving us a little boundaries 101 and empowering us to being drawing lines where we need them and building ourselves up in the process. I absolutely love her message and I know you will, too! Links:
Courtney on Instagram Courtney's Blog Courtney's Boundaries Workshop
Get Minimal-ish Monday Emails & get notified about Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website
Sponsors:
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Oct 30, 2019 |
Minimalism, Relationships & Gifts - What to do When Your People aren't on Board with Catherine Williams
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Today I chat with Catherine Williams, a minimalist mom & counseling professional, about how minimalism can affect our relationships (both positive & negative) and what to do when we have people close to us not on board with our lifestyle change. We also dig into the issue of gifts in a timely way (holidays right around the corner!)
Find Catherine at @theminimalcolonial
Join the launch team for Simple Morning Lists
Desirae on Instagram
Get a free starter guide to a Minimalish home & life
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Oct 23, 2019 |
How Does Social Media fit into an Intentional Life? Let's Discuss, Reflect & Take Action Towards More Present Days
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Today I'm coming to you solo, which I do about once a month now, on the topic of social media. This is something I've reflected with and experimented on and off with over the course of this year - how does social media fit into an intentional life and present days?
My goal with this episode is to help you reflect on your own values & purpose, the current state of your social media usage, and how to align the way you use social media to your personal values.
I think we all want to be present with our people and live intentional days that we love- social media is a very prevalent thing within many of our days- so it's worth taking a look at how we're using it and what might need to change.
I talk about:
3 questions to evaluate how you're currently feeling about social media
Steps to take to evaluate how much you are on your phone & how make change to align that to our values
A bunch of tips to help you get there!
There's a free resource that contains the reflection questions and tips from this episode: desiraeendres.com/social
Other Links:
Free Making Room resource (get started with realistic minimalism)
Podcast website/ show notes
Desirae on Instagram
Today's Sponsors:
FamilyAlbum: Free photo and video sharing app
EverlyWell: At home health tests (use code MINIMAL for 15% off)
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Oct 16, 2019 |
Simple Steps to Finding Friendship (in the season of motherhood) + Building Boundaries in Toxic Friendships with Amanda Anderson
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Today I chat with Amanda Anderson, author of All My Friends Have Issues all about simplifying the process of making friends in the season of motherhood. I loved this conversation as it was truly one I didn't know I needed- and I'm betting a lot of us are struggling with similar issues when it comes to finding friendship and community in any season, really. Amanda has so many insights on this topic and we really go wide and deep at the same time on the topic of friendship. I hope you enjoy the conversation and gain new confidence in finding community in your life! What we talk about:
-Why friendship matters (with people in the same season and different seasons)
-How to simplify the process of making friends
-Inviting people into our lives
-Dealing with toxic friendships well/ boundaries
-Next steps with finding community
-A question about race and friendship that she leaves us with at the end (Absolutely something worth noting and something to think about more deeply)
Links:
Amanda's Website
All My Friends Have Issues (her book)
Amanda on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
The podcast website/ show notes
Free Guide to getting started with decluttering & realistic minimalism
Today's Sponsors:
Bombas get 20% off your first order of the most comfortable socks in the history of feet.
Prepdish get 2 weeks of meal plans/prep instructions for free to try it out! Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, a great way to do so is to check out our sponsors! We couldn't keep putting out content without their support, and I hand pick the companies I work with and truly believe in their missions!
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Oct 09, 2019 |
Create Whitespace in your Days + Be a More Productive (and less busy) Person with Tonya Dalton
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The word productivity usually scares me away. It feels like another way I don't measure up or another way I can feel "not enough" if I don't check all the boxes. When I stumbled upon Tonya Dalton's message in her newest book JOMO, I learned that true productivity shouldn't feel like that - and it includes creating space for what you love in your days and actually enjoying your life. Much different from the message of productivity being the "always busy" image so many of us have in our heads. Today, Tonya and I talk about:
-Her new book, The Joy of Missing Out
-Why the culture of busy is dangerous
-What true productivity looks like
-What it looks like to create whitespace in your days
-Whitespace in your days with your kids
-How to begin creating time for whitespace.
Links for today's show:
Get The Joy of Missing Out Where to find Tonya... Her website Her Facebook Her Instagram Inkwell Press Where to find Desirae... Instagram Website Facebook Join the Facebook Community Get the free guide to getting started with realistic minimalism Today's Sponsor: FamilyAlbum - a free photo and video sharing app If you want to support the show, check out our sponsors! We hand pick the companies we work with and we're grateful for them and their support of the show each and every week!
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Oct 02, 2019 |
How we decluttered our entire home in one week + A Celebratory Q&A!
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I hope you enjoy this celebratory 50th episode and the tips on how to declutter your home FAST! Check out my online course - doors are open for 5 days - if you want to declutter your home & life with accountability and guidance! desiraeendres.com/makeroom
Thank you to Today's Sponsors:
Prepdish FamilyAlbum
Support the show by checking out the sponsors - they help minimal-ish happen each week and we are super grateful for their support!
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Sep 25, 2019 |
Hosting & Minimalism (Invite People In)
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Today I'm chatting with you about some lies we believe about hosting & inviting people into our homes (and why we might have anxiety around that) and how Minimalism can help you be a better host. Spoiler alert: You don't need to get rid of ALL your extra dishes, cups, etc. if you know you'll use them to serve your people well.
Links:
Decluttering Challenge
The Podcast on Instagram
Show notes
Today's sponsors:
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One of the best ways to support the show is to support our sponsors! I choose them carefully as a podcast about realistic minimalism and I believe in the companies that I choose to work with! Check out these companies that are doing good work with worthy missions and support them if their product is something that would serve you well and be helpful to your everyday life! Our sponsors help make Minimal-ish possible!
If you're loving the show, you can also support Minimal-ish by leaving a positive rating/review & sharing with a friend! I'm so thankful each time you do!
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Sep 18, 2019 |
It's Okay to Change Your Mind - Steps to Simplify & Discern the Change you Want to Make
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Today is the "finale" of the Work & School series - I wanted to end it by helping you give yourself permission & "declutter" your mindset when it comes to changing our minds in our work and the choices we make for our kids when it comes to school.
We talk about questions to ask to discern bigger decisions/ changes and steps we can take to actually move towards the change we want to make. Hope this helps equips you with the permission you need to let go and move forward.
Links:
Minimal-ish on Instagram
Show Notes
Prepdish free 2 week trial
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Sep 11, 2019 |
Connecting with our Kids through Learning + Simplified Early Homeschooling with Erin Loechner
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Today I am sharing my interview with Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow and founder of Other Goose, an international homeschooling co-op. We talk about simplifying everything, especially early learning for our children, and we dig into homeschooling a bit as well. How can we do all of these things without HAVING all the things? How can we teach our children in the context of our everyday lives? We answer these questions as we chat and I think you'll love our conversation - Erin is so very insightful and lovely! Links:
Sign up for Other Goose:https://othergoose.com/~access/a1c757f/ Other Goose Free Workshop: www.othergoose.com/workshop Free Trial Offer: https://othergoose.com/14-day-trial/ 5-Day Challenge (Other Goose) here Chasing Slow Other Goose on Instagram Erin on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Get the podcast Newsletter Get the free ebook on getting started with Realistic Minimalism Join the Giveaway!
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Sep 04, 2019 |
Coffee Date #4: On Minimalism & The Debt Free Journey with Amber Althouse
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I hope you enjoy this coffee date with Amber of Delighted on a Dime! We got to chat in person, so excuse the background noise of my creaky table that happens from time to time in this episode! If you enjoy the show, share with a friend or on social media! I'm so grateful each time you do! Links:
Amber on Instagram
Desirae on Instagram
Show Notes
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Aug 30, 2019 |
Finding Purpose in Homemaking & Motherhood as a Stay at home/ Work at Home Mom
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On Minimal-ish, we like to talk about the things that matter and making room for the things that matter. Throughout August (and some of September) we'll be focusing on work & school, two things that matter, and that we can find purpose in when we get intentional about our roles and choices in these areas of our life.
So far we've talked to work at home moms, full time working moms, and today, we're focusing in on the work of homemaking and stay at home motherhood. We'll talk about ways we simplify work at home motherhood, and we'll also talk about finding purpose in our roles of stay at home motherhood. We even talk about ways we can care for ourselves when so much of our focus each day is on our children.
My guest, Celeste, has a perspective on homemaking and motherhood that any mom can resonate with, and she also works from home as well, so her perspective branches out into the work at home mom life as well.
Most of all, Celeste is just a JOY FILLED person! I left our conversation feeling so positive and happy, and I think you'll feel the same after you listen in to our conversation! She's honestly such a light and I absolutely loved chatting with her!
Follow Celeste:
Instagram
Lessy's World
Follow the Podcast:
Instagram
Website
Show Notes
Cleaning Resource
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Aug 28, 2019 |
Simplify Your Paper Clutter & Drop Zones - Minimalism for the Back to School Season
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I'm talking to my guest, Jennifer Petropoulos on the podcast today! She's a teacher and a mom of three school aged children. Jennifer has truly seen the benefits of minimalism in her own family and she gives us a peek into that today as she lets us in on some systems she uses during the busy school year!
We talk about:
-Paper clutter/ paper storage systems
-Drop zones
-Lunches & dinners (prep & systems)
-Self care for the working mom
-Keeping family life less busy with 3 kids in school
Links:
Jennifer on Instagram (see her drop zone & paper system!)
Jennifer's website
The podcast on Instagram
The podcast website
Rhythms and Routines Course
Cleaning Routine Resource
The podcast Facebook Community
Prepdish 2 week free trial
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Aug 21, 2019 |
How to Stress Less in Work & Motherhood+ The Myth of Balance with Courtney Elmer
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Today I'm chatting with Courtney Elmer about the steps we can take to begin eliminating stress in our lives, even as busy moms with a lot on our plate. We also talk about the lies we believe about balance and how we can begin to truly achieve balance in our everyday lives.
What we talk about:
-The root cause of stress and how to combat it
-Is balance a myth? How do we achieve balance as busy moms
-Defining your own definition of success, balance, etc.
Links:
Courtney on Instagram
Courtney's Website
Free Minimalism Resource
Simple Purposeful Days Course
Podcast Website
Desirae on Instagram
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Aug 14, 2019 |
Navigating Work at Home Mom Life + Simplifying Back to School Season with Erica Layne
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In the month of August we'll be focusing on how Minimalism can apply to the work we do as moms and the educational choices we make for our kids (timely as we head towards "back to school season," which brings a change in routine for many of us).
Today I talk to Erica Layne, founder of The Life on Purpose Movement, all about how to intentionally navigate Work at Home Mom Life + Simplifying Back to School Season and slow living with 3 kids.
You'll hear us chatting about:
-Our own work from home experiences
-Erica's general rhythm as a work at home mom
-Navigating mom guilt
-"slow living" in busier seasons
-Mindset in busier seasons
-and more!
Links:
Erica's Website
Erica on Instagram
Erica's book "The Minimalist Way"
The podcast on instagram
Free decluttering resource
2 Week Free Trial of Prepdish
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Aug 07, 2019 |
Find Purpose Right Where You're At + Getting Past The Grass is Always Greener Mentality
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Today I'm talking about The Phrase "The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side," and a recent run in I had on this mindset.
Through navigating these feelings in my own life, I realized there were three problems that get us in this mindset.
In today's episode, I present these three problems or "stories we're telling ourselves" and suggest new narratives to replace them and move past this mindset.
We talk about
1. The issue of wanting to run from tough circumstances or conflict
2. Comparison & Contentment
3. "finding" an elusive "calling or purpose" vs. finding purpose right where you're at.
I can't wait to chat with you about this all, friend! I hope you enjoy the episode!
Links:
Journaling Companion to this Episode - Printable freebie to go through rewriting your narrative and navigating these feelings.
Routines & Rhythms Online Course
Find Desirae on Instagram (and all podcast updates)
Podcast Community Facebook Group
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Jul 31, 2019 |
Coffee Date #3: Chatting Minimalism with three kids with Dani Elgas
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Today I chat with Dani about all kinds of things - including the beginning of her minimal-ish journey, slow living with 3 kids, grace + minimalism, and systems for decluttering toys!
I know you're going to love this one! Grab your mug and let's get to it!
----- Links:
Make Room - My Online Master Course - (discount price available til Sunday!)
Dani on Instagram
Minimalish on Instagram
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Jul 26, 2019 |
3 Simple Ways to Refocus on the Goal or Priority You've Let Go Of
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I talk a lot about aligning our days to our priorities and crafting our days around what matters. I believe this is key in living intentional, purposeful, happy days.
But what happens when one of our priorities starts to fall to the back burner? This will inevitably happen as we're not perfect (and we shouldn't strive to be!).
When it does happen, I believe it's important to reflect and re evaluate why this is happening and how we can move this thing that we claim is important to us back into focus. Again, it doesn't have to be perfect, but we do want to work towards purpose. As I reflected on this myself, I realized there were three different reasons this was happening for me. Today I'm sharing these reasons and ways we can combat them and move whatever has fallen out of focus back to it's rightful place in our life. ----
Links:
Make Room - My Online Course to Help You Declutter Your Home and Move Towards Realistic Minimalism in Every Area of Your Life (Use code 20OFF for a limited discount.)
Minimal-ish on Instagram
Prepdish (2 Free Weeks of meal plans and grocery lists)
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Jul 24, 2019 |
How to Create Rhythms, Routines & Systems for your Everyday Life
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Today I'm coming to you to talk about rhythms and routines PLUS brining on my friend Abby Barstow to talk about systems!
Rhythms, routines, and systems are types of structures that can help us create purpose and peace in our everyday life. I personally didn't think this was true until I tried it out and saw the life change that they brought for me.
I share my daily rhythm with you plus where to start when creating rhythms and routines and Abby chats all about her menu planning/ grocery shopping system and where to start when creating systems in your everyday life. I hope you enjoy this super actionable episode!
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Simple, Purposeful Days Mini Course - Create and Implement Rhythms and Routines in your Everyday Life
Systems Mama Blog
Systems Mama on Instagram
The Podcast Website
The Podcast on Instagram
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Jul 17, 2019 |
Be Less Busy + Simplify Your Wardrobe with Project 333 with Courtney Carver
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Today I have the honor of sharing my interview with Courtney Carver on the podcast! We talked all about the concept of saying no, being less busy, and reclaiming your life. We talk about her journey with minimalism, Project 333 (simplifying your wardrobe) and her new book set to come out next year- you won't want to miss this conversation and her straightforward, actionable thoughts on the subjects we chat about!
Links:
Be More With Less
Courtney Carver on Instagram
Project 333
Soulful Simplicity
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Free 2 week Trial with Prepdish
Podcast Website
Realistic Minimalism Step by Step Free Resource
Podcast Instagram
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Jul 10, 2019 |
Gentle Parenting, Family Adventuring, & Natural Homeschooling with Rachel Rainbolt of Sage Parenting
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Today I'm chatting with Rachel Rainbolt of The Sage Family Podcast and Sage Parenting all about her passions - gentle parenting, family adventuring, and natural homeschooling. Rachel is a parenting coach & expert, mom of 3 and natural homeschooling mom, and I absolutely love her focus on family connectedness. We also discuss how minimalism and simplicity plays a role in her family life.
You can find Rachel at the following links:
Sage Parenting Website
Sage Parenting on Instagram
Sage Family Podcast
Other Links:
Summer Writer's Bundle
Minimal-ish on Instagram
Minimal-ish Website
Make Room Ebook (free guide to getting started with minimalism & intentional living)
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Jul 03, 2019 |
Coffee Date #2 with Adrienne Davidson (of The Little Minimalists)
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I hope you enjoy the second coffee date episode of minimal-ish (you can find coffee date episodes on the last Friday of each month! These episodes are more casual and I ask a set of questions that I use for each coffee date- questions you might ask a friend if you were on a coffee date!
Today I'm talking to Adrienne Davis of The Little Minimalists, and we talk about all kinds of things- including simplifying your wardrobe and practical tips to start a lower waste lifestyle!
Links:
Adrienne on InstagramHttp://Instagram.com/thelittleminimalists
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Jun 28, 2019 |
How to Slow Down Your Days (even with little kids) - An Exercise & Q&A to Help You Move Towards "Slow" & Intentional
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In this episode I talk all about the slow living movement, what it means, and ways to move towards slowing down. I also go through some questions from listeners about slowing down with toddlers and slowing down even when our culture tells us to say yes to everything. I approach the idea of being less busy and why it is beneficial to say no. I also go through an exercise to help you actually begin moving towards slow, intentional days.
Links:
Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner
Your Intentional Summer FREE mini course on minimalism for your days and mindset shifts.
The podcast on Instagram
Podcast website
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Jun 26, 2019 |
Bonus: What to do When You Feel Like You're Always Cleaning Up After Everyone, but Your House is Never Clean
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This was one of the main concerns on a survey I put out a few weeks back: So many moms felt like they were always cleaning up after everyone, but their house was never clean.
Today I talk about that issue, a few steps to get through it, and a note on having time for the things you care about + the "martyrdom motherhood" narrative.
Check out episode 25 for some notes on cleaning and our mindset around cleaning.
Want to apply realistic minimalism to every area of your life? Check out the Make Room Master Course
Podcast on Instagram
Podcast Website
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Jun 21, 2019 |
Where & How to Start Decluttering (Even When You Have No Time) with Joshua Becker
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Today I'm so excited to share my interview with Joshua Becker! We talk about how to start decluttering including:
-The easiest place to start (and how)
-The hardest places to tackle (and how)
-What to do if you don't have the time
-Raising kids in a minimal home...and hoping it sticks
- Plus more!
Links:
Becoming Minimalist
The More of Less
The Minimalist Home
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The Make Room Master Course (enrollment closes June 24th!!)
The podcast instagram
The podcast website
Your Intentional Summer free course
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Jun 19, 2019 |
Make Time For Yourself Through a Morning Routine - Why Intentional Mornings are a Game Changer (and how to actually wake up earlier)
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Today I talk about my own morning routine, how it has evolved, ways to actually wake up early and find time for yourself, setting up your day intentionally with pillars for a morning routine, and having a morning routine with your family.
My morning routine has been a total game changer in creating more intentional days, and I want to help you make this happen for yourself as well!
Links: -Your Intentional Summer: A free four day mini course on minimalism for your mindset and your days
-minimal-ish on instagram
-minimal-ish Facebook group
-The Miracle Morning
-Savor Devotional
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Jun 12, 2019 |
How Minimalism, Simplifying, and Prioritizing can Help You Combat Perfectionism + Own Your Everyday with Jordan Dooley
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Today I have Jordan Lee Dooley as the guest on the show, and we talk about her book, Own Your Everyday. We focus our conversation on:
-Jordan's message behind "Own Your Everyday" and her road to writing a book.
-How to overcome imposter syndrome
-How minimalism can help you be more productive and creative
-The 2 minute rule (don't miss this!)
-How to overcome perfectionism by prioritizing
Links:
-Jordan's Website
-Own Your Everyday (her book)
-Jordan's Instagram
-Making Room Resource - A Free Minimalism Starter Guide Ebook
-Podcast Website
-Podcast/Desirae's Instagram
-Podcast Facebook Group Community
-Green Chef Discount
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Jun 05, 2019 |
Coffee Date #1: with Nickolas Endres (minimal-ish husband) - On overcommitting + getting outside vs. looking at screens.
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For my first coffee date episode (a new segment on the show that will air on the last Friday of each month), I wanted to bring on my husband, who started this podcast with me when it was "The Minimalist Family Podcast." I know you'll enjoy hearing from him!
We chat about all kinds of things, including overcommitting and saying no, getting outside more often, and doing just a few things really well (priorities). We also share some recent reads that we're loving, among other things! I hope you enjoy this fun episode! Links:
Airbnb code for 40 dollars off
Minimalish on Instagram
Minimalish Facebook Group
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
Own Your Everyday by Jordan Dooley Simple Happy Parenting
Evo Planner
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May 31, 2019 |
3 Mindset Shifts to Get Content in Every Area of Life (and stop re-accumulating) + Action Steps towards Minimalism & Contentment
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This week, I'm continuing our conversation on contentment with a thorough episode discussing a few mindset shifts we need to make if we'll ever be content with anything in our lives. I also share my interview with Diane Boden, where we chat about her minimalism journey plus practical tips to stay content and keep yourself from buying stuff you don't need.
I talk about:
-3 mindset shifts you can make to help you live in a more content place (and stop re-accumulating/ re-cluttering your home)
-scarcity vs. abundance mindset
Diane and I talk about:
-Her minimalist journey
-What is a minimalist mom?
-How can we walk towards contentment, practically- action steps.
Links:
Minimalist Moms Podcast on Instagram
Minimalist Moms Podcast Website
Minimalish Mamas - Podcast Facebook Group
Minimalish Website
A blog version of this podcast episode
Minimalish on Instagram
Minimalish on Facebook
Today's Sponsor is Care/Of
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May 29, 2019 |
How to Get content with your Actual, Imperfect Home + Contentment vs. "Sparking Joy"
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Today I'm bringing you 5 ways to get content with your actual home, even if it doesn't look completely insta-worthy, perfect, or updated. Plus, I'm discussing the concept of "sparking joy." Does this phrase help us or harm us in our minimalist journey? I think both- listen for more! Links:
-Listener Survey
-Making Room Free Ebook
-Cleaning Routine Resource
-Minimalish on Instagram
-Minimalish Facebook Community Group
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May 22, 2019 |
Realistic Minimalism that Fits Your Family + Taking Back Your Time with Erica Layne
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Today I chat with Erica of the Life on Purpose Movement about realistic minimalism and how minimalism can benefit everyone- but it isn't one size fits all. She talks about how minimalism and slow living has changed for her has her family has grown and her kids have gotten older, and how it can change for us within our seasons. We also chat about time management and how minimalism can truly help us own our time.
Links:
The Life On Purpose Movement
The Minimalist Way
Erica's Instagram
Erica's Facebook
Simplify in Six Challenge
Podcast Facebook Group
Podcast Instagram
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May 15, 2019 |
Practical Steps to Simple, Happy Parenting with Denaye Barahona
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Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves.
Things we talk about:
-Denaye's work with Simple Families -Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting -Her Simple Manifesto -Positive discipline/positive parenting -Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a parent.
Links:
Preorder the book: Simple, Happy Parenting!!!
Denaye's Instagram
Simple Families Website
Minimalish on Instagram
NEW Minimalish Facebook Group
Simplify in Six Challenge
Care of - plus use coupon code coupon SIMPLE25 for 25% off
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May 08, 2019 |
Simplify Mealtime, Family Routines, & Purposeful Self Care with Brittney of Homegrown Traditions
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Today I chat with Brittney of Homegrown Traditions and we talk all about simplifying family life in several different ways, including meaningful self care for mamas and caring for yourself by asking for help. You do not want to miss this conversation! Things we chat about:
-Simplifying motherhood with a big family
-Simplifying meal times/ meal planning
-Command Centers/ Chores / Family routines
-Self care that will actually fill you up
-Asking for help
Links to all the good things:
Brittney (Homegrown Traditions) on Instagram
Homegrown Traditions Website
Family Clipboard Command Center Printables
The podcast on Instagram
The podcast Website
Cleaning Routine Resource
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Apr 24, 2019 |
Bonus Episode: Invite the Mess
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Today I'm bringing you a short little bonus episode with hopes to encourage you to have a joy-filled weekend.
Links:
Instagram
Podcast website
Learning Tower
Mailing List
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Apr 19, 2019 |
3 Excuses that are Keeping You Stuck + How to Start Decluttering when it Feels Overwhelming
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Today I'm talking three excuses we often make (especially as moms) that keep us from positive life changes- and I apply these excuses specifically to decluttering. A lot of listeners have expressed an inability to really get started decluttering, so today I'm also talking about where to start.
Things I talk about:
-Why your kids can't be an excuse
-Two other major excuses you might be making
-Ways to get started decluttering when it feels overwhelming
Links:
Making Room ebook/guide - Get started with minimalism (for free!)
the podcast on instagram
the podcast website
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Apr 17, 2019 |
26: Create Uncluttered, Child Friendly Spaces in the Home + Toddler Independence through The Montessori Method with Theresa of Montessori in Real Life
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Today I have Theresa from Montessori in Real Life as my Guest and we talk all about:
-The Montessori Method
-Montessori in Real Life
-Child Friendly Spaces Throughout the Home
-Intentional Play
-Cultivating Independence in Toddlers
-Separation Anxiety
-Involving your Child in Everyday Tasks
-Plus so much more!
Links:
Montessori In Real Life Blog
Montessori In Real Life on Instagram
The Montessori Guide
Montessori from the Start
The Montessori Toddler
Minimalish Cleaning Routine Resource
Minimalish on Instagram
Minimalish website
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Apr 10, 2019 |
25: Shift Your Mindset about Cleaning Your Home Plus a Simple Cleaning Routine you can do in 20 minutes per day
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Today I'm talking about one of my least favorite subjects- cleaning! I've said it several times on here..."I don't love cleaning." And honestly, it's still true of me. But, I've went through a mindset shift and truly started seeing the value in it. This episode is all about that mindset shift, plus the simple routine I've created that actually works for me to keep up with my house throughout the week in very little time each day! Things I talk about:
-How the routine works
-Room resets
-How to change your mindset when it comes to cleaning and tidying your home. (why it's important)
Links:
The free cleaning routine resource PLUS a 3 day email course to help you get started and shift your mindset
Hand Lettered Mother Teresa Quote
Minimal-ish on Instagram
The blog post to go along with this episode
Minimal-ish website
Simple + Purposeful Days Ebook
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Apr 03, 2019 |
24: Decluttering Kid's Toys and Clothes + Finding Balance as a Stay at Home Mom with Carleen Armstead
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Today I'm talking to Carleen Armstead from @theminimalmom on Instagram. Carleen is a mom of two, and today she shares her journey into minimalism plus some simple systems she uses to simplify kids toys and clothes in her house. We also talk a lot about finding balance and joy as moms and specifically stay at home moms. But this conversation truly has a lot to offer whether you're a working mom, a work at home mom, or you stay home with your kids. I really love how real and vulnerable Carleen gets as she talks about her life before and after minimalism in regards to her anxiety.
Thanks so much for listening! If you're loving the podcast, don't forget to share on instagram and leave a rating or a review if you have a couple of extra minutes to do so! Thank you in advance for your time! <3
Here are some links you might want for this episode:
Carleen on Instagram
The Podcast on Instagram
The Podcast Website
Simple + Purposeful Days free ebook
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Mar 27, 2019 |
23: How I Became a Happier Mom
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Today I'm giving you a short episode all about how I became a happier mom. I talk a little bit about the anxiety that plagued me in the beginning of motherhood, and how I believe happiness is a choice in so many ways- and the number one thing that has helped me choose happiness. This episode doesn't mention minimalism or decluttering or anything of the sort- but it's more about simplifying your mindset. Simplifying the negative dialogue in your head. And leaning into who you truly are. This was a message that I felt on my heart and I just had to write down & record as I felt it weigh heavy on my heart- so I hope it speaks to you in some way. I do mention my faith a little bit in this episode, but just know that this message (or any message on this podcast, ever) is for everyone. I never intend to push you towards a certain faith or belief system. Insert whatever is relevant to you- I mention my faith at times because it's a large part of who I am. But whoever you are is more than enough, too. Links: -Podcast Instagram -Podcast Website
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Mar 20, 2019 |
22: A Case for Slower Living - Four Simple Steps to Help You Be Less Busy
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Today I'm talking about a topic I'm super passionate about- living slower. I talk a bit about the reasons for slowing down, and encourage you to think about your life and your schedule, what it looks like vs. what you'd like it to look like. I also encourage you to say no, to find margin for rest in your days, and to take control of your days by slowing them down.
I believe this message can be for anyone- whether you're single or a mama of 7. We can all find a way to slow down, it's just a little counter cultural to do so.
In this episode, I suggest a book to you, so here's the link to the book: Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner.
Other links: How to leave a review on iTunes The Podcast Instagram Podcast Website
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Mar 13, 2019 |
21: The Debt Free Journey with a Family of Six and Finding Contentment with Debtkickinmom
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Today I talk with Debtkickinmom all about the journey she and her family took to get out of debt. They are officially debt free as of December 2018, and our conversation is so encouraging whether you are at the beginning of this journey, in the middle, already debt free, or just thinking about it! What we talk about:
-How Debtkickinmom started
-The reason behind her family's debt free journey
-The hardest part of beginning the debt free journey
-The idea of contentment and changing behaviors around spending
-Meal Planning/ Grocery Shopping and the concept of Zero Food Waste
-Encouragements for someone starting out on their journey or wanting to take the leap into a debt free journey
-And a whole lot more! Links:
Debtkickinmom on instagram Debtkickinmom on Youtube Zero Food Waste Tips Video Step by Step Meal Planning VideoSpirit Lead Me - Michael Ketterer
The Podcast Instagram Podcast Website How to review the podcast on itunes
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Mar 06, 2019 |
20: Aligning Your Days and Your Goals to your True Priorities
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If you feel like your days get lost on things that are important, but not MOST important, this is the episode for you. If you feel like you're going and going but missing out on what you care about most- this is what we're discussing here. Today I talk about...
-Two exercises to help determine your true priorities (your MOST important things) -An exercise to help you goal set around these priorities -Your "yes" and "no" list for what you want your days to look like -How to have purposeful days Links: Podcast Instagram Leaving a Podcast Review Meal Planner Podcast Website Email: hi@desiraeendres.com
Thanks so much for listening!
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Feb 27, 2019 |
19: How to Simplify Healthy Living, Meal Prepping, and Getting Your Family to Eat More Veggies with Taesha Butler
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Today I talk to Taesha Butler from thenaturalnurturer.com about healthy living - specifically when it comes to nutritional choices, and how to simplify this part of our lives that often leaves us confused and overwhelmed.
What we talk about: -The reasons feeding our family nourishing food can be overwhelming -Making meal prep simpler -Not overthinking healthy eating - keeping it simple -Ways to veggie load your meals -Mindset when trying to feed our kids healthier meals -How to work with picky eaters -Great smoothie add ins -Favorite grab and go, easy healthy meals.
Links: thenaturalnurturer.com Taesha on Instagram Green Smoothie Muffins The Podcast on Instagram Podcast Website Meal Planner Directions for Leaving a Podcast Reviewhi@desiraeendres.com
Thanks for listening!
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Feb 20, 2019 |
18: Declutter Your Closet & Wear a Uniform for your Everyday Life
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Today I'm talking about decluttering your wardrobe and paring it down to a uniform you can wear for work and play - this is something that has made a huge difference in my life and has been one of the most important changes I've made through minimalism in my home. Things I talk about: -My personal struggle with my closet/ wardrobe -How I finally took steps to truly pair down my wardrobe -Action steps towards creating a "uniform" for your everyday life (and why you should) -The emotional ties to clothing and the highly emotional process of decluttering. Links: -podcast instagram -podcast website -email desirae (hi@desiraeendres.com) -Teach with VIPKID (Teach Online)
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Feb 14, 2019 |
17: The Link Between Identity, Clutter, and Getting Organized with Lauren Tucker
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Today on the podcast, I interview Lauren Tucker, the brains behind anorganizedlife.info and @an_organized_life on Instagram! She’s a guru of all things organization, and our conversation is full of tips on how to get organized, ways to approach goals, and reasons why so many find it hard to get organized at all.
We talk about: -Why Lauren started An Organized Life -The psychology/mindset behind organization -The link between identity, clutter, and why you can’t get organized. -A way to set goals so you feel less overwhelmed (and more likely to actually take action) -and more!
Things we mention: -Lauren’s website -Lauren’s instagram -The minimal-ish podcast instagram -The Minimal-ish Meal Planner -The minimal-ish podcast website -Google Tasks -This Naked Mind -How to leave a review on iTunes
If you’re loving the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review! It helps the podcast get seen (and heard) by more people. I appreciate your help and time more than you know!If you have any questions about the podcast, topic suggestions, or guest suggestions, please email Desirae at hi@desiraeendres.com. Thanks for listening!
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Feb 06, 2019 |
16: What does it mean to be "Minimalish" - Where the podcast is headed!
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Welcome to the Minimal-ish podcast! A quick episode previewing where the podcast is headed and explaining the purpose behind the new name "Minimal-ish"
Find me on instagram: @minimalish_motherhood
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Jan 30, 2019 |
15: Foster Parenting & Simplifying Career Changes with Manda Carpenter
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Today, I have a super exciting episode to share with you! I’m talking to Manda Carpenter, a writer/ blogger who I’ve personally followed for a long time. I talk to her about her foster parenting journey, the joys and struggle that have come along with that, and we talk about how she switched careers from teaching (we have this in common) and how we can take the stress and anxiety out of big career decisions like this. We also talk about her movement, Letters of Encouragement, and her future writing endeavors. Manda is a beautiful person and I'm so excited to share this episode with you! Links you'll want to check out: Manda's Website/Blog Manda's Instagram Letter's of Encouragement My Instagram Podcast Website
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Dec 13, 2018 |
14: How to have a Simplified, Intentional Holiday Season You'll Actually Enjoy
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Today I'm talking about practical ways to simplify your holiday season and focus in on what you want your holiday season about- and then how to actually follow through with all of it!
Things I Discuss:
-Planning for success during the holiday season -Putting others first this season -Putting thought into your gift list -Letting go of things that stress you out this season -Putting down your phone more during the holidays I also announce the Simple Holidays Challenge which starts December 1st as a community! Links:
Simple Holidays Challenge Full Version
Simple Holidays Challenge Free Version
Ann Voskamp Devotional
Instagram
Website
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Nov 27, 2018 |
13: Your Intentional Holiday Gift Guide with Jessalyn Fink
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This is not your typical gift guide- this is an episode entirely focused on how to give gifts intentionally- how to use your specific gifts and talents to give good gifts, and how to think about others through the entire gift giving process, including shopping for that gift. You won't find ideas of dozens of new companies to shop from, but you'll be inspired to think twice about the way you give gifts this season, and how you can put your creativity into the gift giving process in a new way.
My friend Jessalyn is an expert gift giver. She's that person that always gives an intentional gift or writes a thoughtful note when you aren't expecting it but when you most need it. And this episode is full of golden advice for how you can do that for the people you love this season. What you'll hear:
Thoughts on the pressure of "keeping up" with giving gifts to a big long list of people during the holidays.
Different gift giving methods for Christmas morning (and how to walk towards less gifts and less overwhelm on Christmas morning)
Inspiration in creating homemade gifts and giving experience-themed gifts
What Jessalyn and Desirae have on their wish lists this year
Questions to ask yourself to help you be intentional with your buying this season.
A discussion on gift giving all year long, and gift giving as a love language
Things we mentioned:
Buy Nothing
The Unshopping List (this is the only place I could find this)
Toddler Discovery Tower
The Podcast Merch! How you can support the podcast through your gift buying!
Etsy shop (also where you can find the podcast merch)
Instagram
Website
Thanks so much for listening! Review and rate the show if you are loving it and let me know you did on Instagram so I can thank you!
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Nov 20, 2018 |
11: How to Intentionally Focus Your Days on the Important Things in Your Life
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Today I'm taking you through a step by step process to help you find a way to focus your days on what is actually important to you. Minimalism is about eliminating the stuff and noise in our lives so we can focus on the good stuff- and processes/ routines help us make sure we actually follow through with that. This episode will take you through a process that can help you decide what is important to you and follow through with focusing on those things.
In this episode, I discuss:
Deciding what is important to you and creating mission statements
Creating a routine or ritual that helps you center your days.
Following through with making a routine a habit.
Incorporating gratitude in your everyday life.
Evaluating what you currently focus on in your everyday life and eliminating the less important stuff. Things I mentioned/ other places to find the show:
Worksheet to go along with the show
Free Minimalist Startup Guide
Desirae’s Instagram (where the podcast lives on Insta)
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Nov 06, 2018 |
10: Going Zero Waste with a Family with Amy of Minimalista Mom
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Today I'm interviewing Amy of Minimalista Mom and talking about her Zero Waste journey she's taken over the past year with her family! It's incredible how far they have come and the strides they have made, and she gives practical tips on how you can take steps towards minimizing your waste and caring for the environment.
In this episode, I/we discuss:
The podcast is changing...stay tuned for a bonus episode to see how!
What zero waste is / Amy's reason for going zero waste
The biggest challenges with going zero waste with a family
The practical things that have really made a difference in Amy's zero waste journey
Small, easy, and practical ways you can make change and "go zero waste" Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Free Minimalist Startup Guide
Amy's Instagram: @minimalistamom
Amy's website/blog: minimalistamom.com
Desirae’s Instagram (where the podcast lives on Insta)
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Oct 30, 2018 |
9: Redefining Enough- Deciding What "Enough" Looks like in Every Area of Life
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Today I'm discussing the concept of enough in the second week of our "heart of minimalism" series. We're getting to the root of what minimalism is all about and talking about how to redefine enough for yourself, not just in your stuff, but in your commitments and life in general, too.
In this episode, I discuss:
What I'm Learning: Living with the mess...
3 strategies to help you define enough in your life
Questions to help you pare down your possessions.
Encouragements about "being" enough
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Free Minimalist Startup Guide
Enough Lists Article
Desirae’s Instagram (where the podcast lives on Insta)
Podcast Facebook
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Oct 23, 2018 |
8: Incorporating Gratitude Practices in your Everyday Life
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In this episode, Desirae discusses a new mini-series, "The heart of minimalism" and starts out by talking about how gratitude practices go hand in hand with minimalism.
In this episode, Desirae discusses:
How minimalism can steal your joy/ become a burden
How practicing gratitude daily is actually proven to make you happier
Three ways to practice gratitude in your everyday life
How gratitude is related to minimalism, and the intentional living/ mindset part of minimalism
Listener Question: Small Kitchen Storage Solutions
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Free Minimalist Startup Guide
Article about Gratitude
Another article about gratitude
Desirae’s Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Oct 09, 2018 |
7: Benefits of Minimalism for Kids
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In this episode, we discuss five reasons minimalism actually is beneficial for kids who live with a family that practices it. We think this is a huge reason to adopt minimalism as a family, and hope this conversation helps you see why we feel this way!
In this episode, we discuss:
What we're learning: Grocery Shopping on a budget and Rearranging the furniture
Five major benefits of minimalism for kids
How you can foster creativity in your kids' lives
How minimalism can help you raise less entitled/ more appreciative children in today's culture.
Listener Question: Home decor tips for minimalists!
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Free Minimalist Startup Guide
Joshua Becker's Article
Blog post on why baby toys are mostly unnecessary
Desirae’s Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Oct 02, 2018 |
6: Benefits of Minimalism for Parents
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In this episode, we discuss:
Taking a break from social media
Why people are better than things
How to start minimalism with kids when it feels impossible
Four major benefits of minimalism for families
Listener Question: Are there rules for minimalism?
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Free Minimalist Startup Guide
Desirae’s Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Sep 25, 2018 |
5: Navigating Kids Birthday Parties, Gift Receiving and Gift Giving as Minimalists
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On this episode, we're talking from our own experience about throwing birthday parties for kids as minimalists, plus, approaching gift giving and receiving with grace and gratitude, yet making sure your house isn't overrun by stuff in the process.
In this episode, we discuss:
Hosting a large-ish party in a small home
Tips for throwing birthday parties for kids as a minimalist family
Alternatives to birthday parties with kids
Gift receiving as minimalists
Gift giving as minimalists
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
5 Love Languages
Meal Planning Blog Post
Simplified Meal Planning Resource
Desirae’s Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Sep 18, 2018 |
4: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Life during a Busy Season for your Family
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This week we're talking about simplifying in a busy season. We know that the back to school season brings a much busier pace for many families, so we are discussing how you can keep things simple during a season like this.
This doesn't just apply to back to school, but any busy season.
Minimalism isn't just about decluttering- it's something you can adapt into your entire life. That includes your schedule, your mindset, and the way you intentionally live out your life.
PS: Sorry about any background noise. We’re not professional podcasters. We’re a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace, We’re doing our best!
In this episode, we discuss:
Things we've learned this week
5 Ways to simplify in a busy season including...
Learning to say no to things
Simplifying Dinnertime
Simplifying your work life
Taking time for Self Care
Pressing pause and putting away your work and your phone
Listener Question: What do you do with the question/ thought of "I might need it someday" when decluttering?
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Block Scheduling Video Resource
Meal Planning Blog Post
Simplified Meal Planning Resource
Morning Routines 7 Day Challenge
5 Minute Journal
Desirae’s Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Sep 11, 2018 |
3. Downsizing: Why we Live Smaller, and Being a Minimalist no Matter the Size of your Home
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We're talking about our journey from living in a four bedroom home to a much, smaller two bedroom one, the struggles, and why ultimately, it's been a great change. We'll also talk about how you can be a minimalist no matter your home size, and how to be content right where you are.
PS: Sorry about any background noise. We’re not professional podcasters. We’re a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace, We’re doing our best!
In this episode, we discuss:
Why we bought a four bedroom home
Why we then moved to a two bedroom home
What living in a smaller home has changed for us
Small home living tips
You can be a minimalist in a larger home, too.
Listener question: What to do with all these books? From a book lover's perspective.
How to be content no matter your home size
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Downsizing blog post
Simplified Meal Planning Resource
Desirae’s Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We’re so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Sep 04, 2018 |
2. How to Get Started with Minimalism and Decluttering your Home
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So you've decided minimalism is right for you? What's next? Here are some steps you can take!
PS: Sorry about any background noise. We're not professional podcasters. We're a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace :) We're doing our best!
In this episode, we discuss:
How we started when we first became minimalists
Areas we decluttered first
The most satisfying areas we decluttered
Suggestions for starting out
Having a "why" for minimalism
Being ruthless with your stuff
Listener question: What to do if your spouse isn't on board!
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
Joshua Becker
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you're loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you'd take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We're so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Sep 04, 2018 |
1: A Journey to Minimalism - Our Story
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In this episode you'll learn about who we are, why we're starting this podcast, our journey to a more minimalistic life, and how it has benefitted our family.
PS: Sorry about any background noise. We're not professional podcasters. We're a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace :) We're doing our best!
We want you to know we are far from perfect. We're constantly learning about minimalism ourselves, learning what it looks like to make it most beneficial for our family, and that minimalism can look different for everyone. These are our opinions, and this is our version of realistic minimalism with a family.
In this episode, we discuss:
Who we are!
Why we're starting this podcast
How we got started with minimalism
Our own definitions of minimalism
How minimalism has benefited our family
How it has changed us, individually and as a couple/ family
What it "feels" like to be a minimalist
Things we mentioned/ other places to find us:
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
Simplified Meal Planning Resource
Desirae's Instagram
Podcast Instagram
Podcast Facebook
If you're loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you'd take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will help others discover The Minimalist Family Podcast. You can also, always share on social media! Take a snapshot of you listening to the podcast and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or just word of mouth! We're so thankful if you do!
If you have any questions about the show, comments, suggestions, or questions we should answer on an upcoming podcast, please email us at hi@theminimalistfamilypodcast.com
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Aug 31, 2018 |