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Never The ChameleonThere Were These Gatherings, SeeGrace to you and peace from our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.So in the early 2nd century, a fellow named Pliny the Younger was a Governor of Bithynia and Pontus. We don’t have much for which to thank Pliny, as you’ll hear, but he did write a now-famous and very valuable letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan—as a little sermonic card-tip here, he addressed it “Lord,” which in Latin was Domine, in Greek kurios: you might recognize kurios as the word Christians used for Jesus. ANYway, his little epistle gives us some huge clues...2025-05-0419 min
This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional OrganizersBest of 2024-Top Organizing Tips Favorite Moments | Ep 419Ever wondered which episodes of This Organized Life were the biggest hits this year? You’re in for a treat! This special wrap-up episode looks back at the most loved episodes of 2024—based on listener feedback and downloads.Starting with number 10 and counting down to the ultimate fan favorite, the top episodes are revisited with highlights that include:10. Ep 394: 5 Clutter Pitfalls - https://simplyborganized.com/2024/06/27/ep-394-5-clutter-pitfalls/9. Tip of the Week- Managing Household Chores - https://simplyborganized.com/2024/03/25/tip-of-the-week-managing-household-chores/8. Ep 408: Why Your Clutter Keeps Coming Back (and How to Fix it) - https://simp...2024-12-1926 min
The Minimal MomThe Story Behind the Stuff: Emotional Decluttering with T.K. ColemanAre you burdened and overwhelmed by stuff? T.K. Coleman joins Dawn and encourages us to start with the story! When we unpack the story we find that is where the emotional declutter lives.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
:52 - Why do we sometimes feel bad after decluttering?
6:10 - You have permission to get rid of things as slowly as you need!
8:57 - Decluttering is not one size fits all
9:34 - The story of the cork
13:50 - The correlation between our internal and emotional clutter
2024-11-1535 minThe Minimal MomI want all of the holiday joy, but none of the clutter! (Q&A)Do you love holiday decor, but also desire simplicity? Is your pile of recipes growing with no end in sight?
Join Dawn as she tackles viewer questions and offers expert guidance to make decluttering easier and more manageable.
If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
:50 - Minimalism and holiday decor
3:38 - How do I stop shopping?
9:11 - Simplicity in sentimental items
14:53 - Thrifting i...2024-11-0131 min
The Pyromancer’s Scroll - A clean serialized epic fantasy novelThe Pyromancer’s Scroll - Chapter 5: Silence and ShoutsPrincess Adara Everborn, Queen Elect of Elandria, began her coronation with an hour of silence.She spent the hour alone, sitting cross-legged in a chamber deep within the palace. The room, a perfect circle of stone, held no windows to let in the hubbub from the outside world. The only light came from a flickering candle.Breathe. She let the thought fill her mind, mirroring the air in her lungs. Release.The hour of silence was an ancient tradition, one that had accompanied the coronation of Elandrian kings and queens for hundreds of...2024-10-1617 minThe Minimal MomDoes a cluttered house mean a cluttered mind? (with The Urban Monk)In a world of endless distractions and consumerism, can minimalism and mindfulness offer a pathway to deeper fulfillment?
Join us as Dawn of The Minimal Mom and Dr. Pedram Shojai of The Urban Monk reveal how simplifying our surroundings and connecting with our inner selves can lead to a life of purpose, clarity, and peace."
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 About Dr. Pedram Shojai
4:26 - Where do we begin?
9:03 - What is it like to become a monk?
12:30 - What work comes from?
17:20 - How can we r...2024-10-1143 minThe Minimal MomHow to make people get rid of stuff (with Matt Paxton & Zoe Kim)Find Matt & Zoe's Master Class Here: https://resources.raisingsimple.com/keepthememories
Whether you're anxious about inheriting unwanted items or overwhelmed by the thought of passing on a stockpile of stuff, this episode will help you navigate the emotional and practical side of managing family possessions.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Introduction
:40 Are some people just more sentimental?
4:07 Letting go of the pressure to keep things
7:38 How do we help our parents get rid of stuff?
10:30 About the legacy list
15:04 ...but everything is sentimental!
18:21 Navigating family members that think we should...2024-09-2735 minThe Minimal MomYour House Isn’t the Problem – Your Cleaning Approach Might BeThe cleaning gurus make it look so easy! Why can’t I keep up?
Is your house the problem, or is it your cleaning method? Listen in is as Dawn talks with Sarah McGlory about her adaptive cleaning method that really works!
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 About Sarah
5:05 the correlation between the amount of support and cleanliness
6:28 how adaptive cleaning came about
9:40 (GEM) The basics of low capacity lists
13:25 - how hot mess mom culture failed us
20:00 the inventory connection
26:05 - about perfec...2024-09-1333 minThe Minimal MomI LOVE beautiful things, but want to be a minimalist!" And more! (Q+A)WOW your family with a decluttered house! Join Take Your House Back for just $84 through Monday night! https://urlgeni.us/TYHB
Today I'll answer YOUR questions! If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Answering your questions
0:48 I don’t have storage spaces - what are my options?
4:39 How do you organize all your chicken eggs?
9:26 I’m attracted to beautiful things, but I want to be a minimalist!
14:08 Tell me...2024-09-0630 minThe Minimal MomWhen solving a horrific problem is just simple math.350,000 churches. 400,000 kids in the foster system. Listen in as Dawn talks with Trisha and Eric Porter of Backyard Orphans on their vision of how the church can solve this problem!
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - How Eric and Trisha started Backyard Orphans
8:07 - How Backyard Orphans provides support for families wanting to foster
10:40 - How to take the stigma out of foster care
13:34 - Success stories
19:16 - Four ways to get involved in foster care
24:00 - Getting churches connected to agencies
3...2024-08-3035 minThe Minimal MomHow to stop impulse spending with the trash can methodGet your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ here: https://thegetorganizedhq.com/gohqv2024-freeticket-dawnmadsen/?a_aid=MinimalMom&a_bid=357bc036
What if the key to getting out of debt is owning less and spending smarter?
Could cutting the clutter in your life also mean cutting down your debt?
Listen in as Dawn talks with Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends podcast and be inspired to buy less, live well, and be a good steward!
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 - intro
:44 - The Trashcan Trick...2024-08-2334 min
Frugal Friends PodcastMinimalism For Families with Dawn MadsenAre you also one of those who goes “I’ll keep this, just in case” and then years go by and you still haven’t used it, but when you revisit the item, you keep it in again just in case? If so, consider this a wake-up call: you don’t need all of this stuff! In this episode, Jen and Jill join Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom to share her life living with kids while maintaining a minimalist lifestyle. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3WKkgIs 💌 Want to save money and spend bet...2024-08-2053 minFrugal Friends PodcastMinimalism For Families with Dawn MadsenAre you also one of those who goes “I’ll keep this, just in case” and then years go by and you still haven’t used it, but when you revisit the item, you keep it in again just in case? If so, consider this a wake-up call: you don’t need all of this stuff! In this episode, Jen and Jill join Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom to share her life living with kids while maintaining a minimalist lifestyle. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3WKkgIs 💌 Want to save money and spend bet...2024-08-2053 minThe Minimal Mom25 Funny Questions Twins get AskedDiana's Friendship Workshop: https://www.biblestudy.co/friend-workshop
This is for you:
- If you're tired of surface-level interactions, or friends who are always too busy to get together.
- You crave a support system of friends who understand your unique challenges, limitations, or stage of life. - Your nest is empty, and you're ready to build friendships based on your own interests and faith.
- You've moved homes or changed churches and you're eager to connect, but aren't sure how to break the ice. You don't have to live lonely. Please join us! 2024-08-1826 minThe Minimal MomAnti-Procrastination Techniques that Truly WorkDo you find it challenging to declutter with ADHD? Are you looking for effective anti-procrastination techniques that truly work? How do you manage the constant stream of thoughts in your mind? How can you get your spouse to support your decluttering efforts?
Join Dawn and Amy Revell, author, podcaster, and leading organizing and decluttering expert in Australia, as they discuss anti procrastination techniques that actually work and decluttering the most impactful areas in your home.
Amy is a leading Decluttering and Organising Expert in Australia. She is a successful author, podcaster and blogger, and loves...2024-08-1629 minThe Minimal MomHow to Walk Into a Room with Emily P. FreemanDo you find it difficult to trust your own judgment? Are you uncertain about what you truly believe? How do you make the tough decisions about whether to stay or move on? Is the idea of closure just a myth? Join Dawn as she talks with Emily P. Freeman, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including her latest, “HOW TO WALK INTO A ROOM: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away,” about spiritual decluttering, and the connection between simple living and spirituality.
IN THIS EPISODE
3:01 How...2024-07-2733 minThe Minimal MomAddressing Negative Comments (I don't usually do this!)I don't generally like to draw attention to negative comments, but I think I felt misunderstood when it cam to a recent video I did on home organization. Was it plastic junk and unnecessary, or the icing on top of all of my hardworking decluttering!?!
MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:
Testing Out New Organizing Products Video: https://youtu.be/BAvWKtVwbY8
Minimal Mom Mentorship Group: https://cli.re/minimal-mom-private-group
Clear Trash Bag Organizer: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/trashbags
Small Acrylic Containers: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/small
Ikea Acrylic Containers: https://urlgeni.us/ikea...2024-07-2527 minThe Minimal MomWhy I wouldn't homeschool againGet your Early Bird Brave Conference Ticket Here (just $37 until Monday at midnight!): https://www.made2homeschool.com/bravetickets Whether this is your first year or your 10th year of homeschooling, the Brave Conference is designed just for you! Join in to find encouragement, gain fresh inspiration and new ideas, build a supportive network, and prepare for the future with purpose. The sessions are tailored to meet you where you are in your homeschooling journey. Don't miss out on our early bird sign-up for only $37! Secure your spot today and take the next step toward a fulfilling and successful...2024-07-1430 minThe Minimal MomA Deathbed Epiphany + The Power of a Life Audit with Dr. Leonaura RhodesEver feel like, "this isn’t the life I signed up for?" Wondering if it’s OK to want a better life? Struggling to simplify while managing ADHD? Join Dawn and Dr. Leonaura Rhodes—a physician, counselor, coach, relationship strategist, and neurotherapist—as they discuss how to navigate unexpected life challenges, understand neurodiversity, embrace identity changes, and develop a clear strategy for creating the life you desire.
In this episode:
1:29 I hated my “dream job.”
2:55 Unexpected life challenges
5:15 Death bed epiphany
6:05 This isn’t what I signed up for
7:00 Simplifying with ADHD
8:20...2024-07-0930 minThe Minimal MomThe "Bucket List" needs to go! Managing Summer Anxiety with Britt FrankAre you experiencing more anxiety than relaxation this summer? Are your expectations realistic? Do you feel stuck or broken? What is anxiety doing to you? How can we maintain momentum when we don’t feel like it? Join Dawn and Britt Frank- a licensed neuropsychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck and her newest release The Getting Unstuck Workbook- as they talk about seasonal summer anxiety, setting expectations, and getting “unstuck.”
IN THIS EPISODE:
2:36 Seasonal summer anxiety
3:51 Reset expectations
4:06 #Chuckthebucket
4:29 Don’t worry about the why.
5...2024-06-2834 minThe Minimal MomQ+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when DeclutteringToday I'll answer your questions like: How do I stop feeling overwhelming fear and guilt when letting go of things people have gifted me, even though I don’t want them anymore? I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING in hopes of using it “someday?” My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)?
If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: http...2024-06-2427 min
The Art of DeclutteringThe Minimal Mom - Dawn MadsenToday I'm joined by guest Dawn Madsen, also known as the Minimal Mom. Dawn embraced minimalism 9 years ago when her children were young and this decision has had radical flow on effect for their families happiness, satisfaction and connection.We explore what minimalism look like when you embrace it as a family. What the benefits are and what it looks like to start this journey yourself. We even explore what it's like when your minimalism leads to you being able to live debt free and the freedom that brings with it.Dawn reaches...2024-06-2331 minThe Minimal MomCheap and Easy Design Tips for a Bright and Cheery HomeWhat are some of the biggest design mistakes? What is the #1 design tip? How can you avoid making this $10,000 design mistake? Today Dawn visits with Melanie Zaelich, an interior designer and owner of Home Stylist - a company that uses the power of design to bring more happiness to people. Melanie shares insights on how to avoid the biggest design mistakes and how she got started in design after being on HGTV.
IN THIS EPISODE:
1:18 Melanie's start on HGTV
3:37 Conventional vs. unconventional design
4:48 Biggest designs mistakes
5:00 #1 Design tip (get...2024-06-1427 min
Homeschool MinnesotaGet Set for Success! Organizing with Dawn Madsen the Minimal MomDawn is back again to encourage us to get organized for a new school year and wrap up this past year. Dawn has practical advice for homeschooling moms on the best way to set up a school room and the rest of your house to make school next year just a bit easier. She also gives some advice to get the kids involved! You can find her free homeschool mom workshop here: https://www.theminimalmom.com/offers/3ekLnfEY/checkout You can find links to her videos and books here: http://www.theminimalmom.com/2024-06-1325 minThe Minimal MomHow to Raise a Healthy Gamer with Dr. Alok KanojiaIs my child addicted to video games? How do I know? What is a healthy amount of video game playing? Today Dawn visits with Dr. Alok Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, to discuss practical steps for preventing video game addiction. Dr. K, a former gaming addict and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, shares insights from his book "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" on how to identify and manage gaming addiction in children.
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer Book: https://amzn.to/3x3zJdP
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 Welcome Dr. Alok Kanojia
01:13 Can we...2024-06-1140 minThe Minimal MomQ+A: "Can you settle a decluttering debate?" "How do I manage a 'Monica' closet?"Our Summer Declutter Challenge kicks off on Monday! Find full details here: https://www.theminimalmom.com/mentorship-group
Today I'll answer YOUR questions! If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom
In this episode:
00:50 How do I solve my “Monica” closet?
06:27 My husband and I can't agree on this, help?
11:25 How do I push further without feeling guilty?
15:90 How do I get out of the comparison trap?
17:50 Decluttering with ADHD and no motivation, how do I get goin...2024-05-3129 minThe Minimal Mom5 Tips on Surviving, Thriving & Decluttering with Chronic IllnessSummer Declutter Challenge: Refresh & Re-Home begins soon! Find full details HERE!
Do you or someone you love struggle with decluttering due to chronic illness?
Listen in as Dawn talks with Sarah, a professional organizer and decluttering expert who also deals with chronic illness. She shares five tips to help those with chronic illness overcome hurdles in decluttering and simplify their lives.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Top tips for surviving and thriving with chronic illness
01:05 Sarah’s Story
3:10 Planning for sickness
5:50 Ask for help how you need in the way...2024-05-2439 minThe Minimal MomClutter-Free Organization Tips for Neurodivergent Families“How do I help my kids declutter when they are attached to EVERYTHING? I don’t want the pressure of minimizing our stuff to lead my kids into hoarding!”
Listen in as Dawn speaks with Laurie, a professional organizer, about her personal experience raising a neurodivergent child, helping kids declutter, and her learnings along the way.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
4:35 - Personal experience of Laurie
7:26 setting healthy boundaries with kids and treasures
18:42 - (GEM) “But will I turn them into hoarders?”
24:49 - When your kids are re...2024-05-1840 minThe Minimal MomGrowing up with very little, what we learnedWhat do two polar opposite, yet identical twins unanimously praise as the most impactful elements of their upbringing by their incredible mom (and dad, too!)?
Listen in as Dawn and Dianna share about the benefits of growing up with little and the wonderful way it has shaped them.
0:00 Catching Up
8:50 Dawns new mothers necklace and wanting more kids?
11:05 Parenting tips that we learned from our mom
11:58 Tip #1 - Be realistic about what the family can handle and afford
22:33 Tip #2 Celebrate well
23:22 Tip #3 Don’t...2024-05-1031 min
SHE with Jordan Lee DooleyA Mom's Guide to Practical Minimalism (Ft. Dawn Madsen)Did you know that research shows that kids thrive in simplified spaces? And it's not just kids. Having less stuff can have a lot of benefits for adults too, including lowering stress hormones.But even if you appreciate the idea of minimalism, it can often feel like it's not possible for you. Maybe you're a mom with young kids and ALL the baby gear or you have a lot of sentimental items that you can't imagine narrowing down.So how can you practically declutter and simplify your space and what does this look l...2024-05-0844 minThe Minimal MomQ+A: "HELP! My 'fantasy self,' 'Just-in Case,' and 'Some Day' keep talking to me all at once!"My kids want to keep everything - how do I help them declutter? I want clear counters, but where do I put the stuff? My “fantasy self,” “Justin Case,” and “Some Day” keep talking to me all at once - HELP!
Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners on these topics and more!
Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom
1:05 - How do I navigate kids with an age gap sharing room?
4:13 - I want clear counters, but where do I put the food?
7...2024-05-0327 minThe Minimal MomClever Home Design Hacks (for any space & budget)Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn’t look like the Pinterest rooms you love?
Today, Dawn is joined by Myquillyn Smith. Myquillyn shares several tips, from “house hushing” to designing on a budget, and more!
ABOUT MYQUILLYN:
For the past ten years, Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” has been encouraging women to embrace their homes—imperfections and all. Her lived-in, loved-on home has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal and Cottages & Bungalows. Myquillyn is the author of The Nesting...2024-04-2638 minThe Minimal MomScreen Time SOS: Simple Steps to Rescue Your Child from Digital OverloadAre your kids suffering from digital overload? Do you wonder if it’s too late for your already addicted kids? Listen as Dawn speaks with Melanie Hempe on screen addiction and how to help our kids thrive in a digital age.
ABOUT MELANIE:
Melanie Hempe helps parents prevent screen addiction, rescue their kids, and enjoy family life again. After her oldest son dropped out of college due to his video game addiction, Melanie Hempe, BSN, utilized her nursing degree from Emory University to warn families about the dangers of screen overuse and founded Scre...2024-04-1959 minThe Minimal MomWe have no money, I can't risk needing to replace these things! (Q+A)Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://cli.re/Take-Your-House-Back-Dawn The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, April 27
The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)
*Replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!)
Does the fear of getting rid of something you might need later paralyze you from decluttering? Are you holding on to items so that you can...2024-04-1228 minThe Minimal MomProject 333: Your Guide to a Stress-Free WardrobeDo you have a closet filled to the brim with nothing to wear? Are you looking for a way to test out a minimalist wardrobe?
Today, Dawn is joined by Courntey Carver, the originator of project 333, a minimalist fashion challenge that invites participants to dress with only 33 items of clothing for 3 months.
ABOUT COURTNEY:
Courtney Carver is a writer, speaker, and minimalist lifestyle advocate known for her work on simplifying life and embracing minimalism. She gained prominence through her blog, "Be More with Less," where she shares her personal journey of...2024-04-0534 minThe Minimal Mom"Minimalism has saved our sanity & brought freedom to our lives!" with Minimalist Zoe KimDo you want to live in a home that actually helps you enjoy being a mom, but don’t know where to start? Have you given up on decluttering after not seeing improvement?
Today, Dawn is joined by Zoë Kim to delve into strategies for moms wanting to cultivate a peaceful home environment.
IN THIS EPISODE:
-Where in your home should you start?
-Zoë Kims start to minimalism
-Managing inventory that relates to kids
-How to manage sentimental items
-How do I get my spouse on board?
Want to join Daw...2024-03-2933 minThe Minimal MomChaos to Curated: How to Organize Your Digital PhotosAre you completely overwhelmed by the amount of digital photos saved in multiple places, on multiple devices? Do you dream of quickly and easily creating yearly photo books for your family, or simply being able to enjoy the memories?
Today, Dawn and Casey von Stein (known online as Miss Freddy) share organizational strategies for digital photos so that you and your family can stop being stressed and start enjoying the memories.
ABOUT CASEY:
Casey is a professional photo organizer who took the organizational skills she fine-tuned during her 10 years as a professional photographer and...2024-03-2225 minThe Minimal MomQ+A: Am I setting my kids up to hoard? Where to start with inherited things?How can I encourage the value of decluttering without it pushing my kids in the opposite direction? Is it even possible to stop the constant flow of things from coming into our homes?
Listen in as Dawn answers real questions from listeners! Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom
Find Candace at Simply this Life here: https://www.youtube.com/@FancyThatwithCandice
IN THIS EPISODE:
-equipment sometimes fixes problems - but sometimes it doesn’t!
-GEM: how to encourage your fa...2024-03-1534 min
HILF: History I'd Like to F**kHILF 57 - The Conch Republic with Forrest ShawJoining Dawn for the HILF-ing of the Conch Republic is Florida native, comedian, and former Marine Biologist, Forrest Shaw. He currently performs stand-up around the world, and is the co-host of the podcast, I don’t Know About That with Jim Jeffries. You can also catch him on The Mermen Podcast with Dave Williamson.---Dawn's Sources Book - The Two Mice that Roared, by Wayne Madsen (Author) Youtube - Founding of the Conch Republic by Key West's library historian.----See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greates...2024-03-121h 06The Minimal MomBusy Kids Now Displaying "Trauma Brain"?Why are so many of our kids showing signs of trauma when they live in relative safety? How do we raise counter-cultural kids in a world of excess?
Today, Dawn is joined by Kim John Payne, M.ED., who has been a counselor, educator, consultant, and researcher for over thirty years.
IN THIS EPISODE:
-The one thing Kim would say to parents right now
-What lead Kim to study simplicity in parenting
-A formula for unstructured playtime
-Importance of rhythms vs. routines
-Parenting as a g...2024-03-081h 06
This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional OrganizersIdentity Clutter with the Minimal Mom, Dawn Madsen | Ep 378Hi Friend,You are in for a treat today! By now you know that clutter comes in many forms aside from physical stuff. It shows up in our calendars, on our devices, and our relationships.But have you ever stopped to think about how your clutter is tied to your identity? Maybe it represents who we once were, or perhaps it’s who we want to be.From books, to hobbies, and even that old varsity jacket tells a story.Joining me to talk about the topic of Identity Clutter is Dawn Madsen, ho...2024-03-0738 minThe Minimal MomQ+A: “You have time to do what???”How do I get myself out of the messy middle? How many kids books should I keep? How can I move towards minimalism with with chronic illness, young kids, busy schedules, etc. etc?
Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners on these topics and more!
Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom
In this Episode:
How Dawn manages to keep up with daily cleaning tasks in about 40 minutes
How to minimize with a chronic illness
Get out of the...2024-02-2327 minThe Minimal Mom“We don’t have to own all this stuff!”What would your reaction be if you heard, “We don’t have to own all this stuff”? Do you dream about a life where less time is spent cleaning and organizing and more time actually living?
This simple phrase jump started Joshua’s journey to minimalism. Listen in as he and Dawn reminisce about his early days of minimalism and the benefits he’s seen in his life and family through it.
IN THIS EPISODE:
-Joshua’s introduction to minimalism
-Biggest friction between his spouse when decluttering
-GEM: Joshua’s best ad...2024-02-1632 minThe Minimal MomThe Fascinating Brain Science Behind Keeping "Just in Case" & Extra ItemsWhy do so many of us struggle with moderation and pursue the unpredictable? Why do we constantly crave more, when we have enough?
In today’s episode, Dawn is joined by Michael Easter, a New York Times Bestselling author, journalist, and professor who wrote the books The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain.
Together, they discuss how our society's pursuit of ease has drastically changed the way in which we think and live - and tactics of how to not fall into the scarcity mindset trap!
ABOUT MICHAEL EASTER: Michael's work explores how we can l...2024-02-0935 minThe Minimal MomKeep the Memories, Lose the Stuff with Matt Paxton
Are you struggling to downsize a home filled with memories? Does the fear and guilt of purging family keepsakes keep you from decluttering?
In this episode, Matt Paxton shares helpful insight on how to discern what heirlooms are worth keeping, and what to do with the rest.
IN THIS EPISODE:
-helping loved ones dealing with hoarding
-the most misunderstood thing about hoarders
-dealing with the guilt of stuff
-how does this actually work?
About Matt
Matt Paxton is a downsiz...2024-02-0152 minThe Minimal MomQ+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to helpDo you want to involve your kids in decluttering but have trouble figuring out how? Have you ever shared your excitement over living with less only to be told, “good for you, but I could never!” Do you find it nearly impossible to say, "no" something free?
Listen in as Dawn answers real questions from her listeners and helps navigate some of the sticky situations that can come up when decluttering.
Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom
IN THIS EPISODE:
- how to get k...2024-01-2644 minThe Minimal MomBaggage in Boxes: Clutter's Link to Hidden TraumaHave you ever had the thought, “why do these decluttering tactics work for everyone BUT me?” Is it possible that emotional or psychological trauma has contributed to the clutter and disorganization in your life?
Listen in as Dawn and Anna Runkle from The Crappy Childhood Fairy address how clutter can often be a symptom of trauma and give encouragement on how to start the process of overcoming these hurdles in your life or in the lives of those you may know.
IN THIS EPISODE:
-Anna’s motivation in starting Crappy Childhood Fairy
- Encour...2024-01-1949 min
ChannelMomThe Minimal Mom--Renew Your Home By Doing This!
The Minimal Mom, Dawn Madsen, Helps Us Renew Your Home By Doing This!
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2024-01-1626 minChannelMomThe Minimal Mom--Renew Your Home By Doing This!
The Minimal Mom, Dawn Madsen, Helps Us Renew Your Home By Doing This!
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2024-01-1626 min
The Rachel Cruze ShowHow I’m Prioritizing My Spending in 2024If you want to ditch debt and save money, you’ve got to be intentional with every dollar you have. That’s why Dawn Madsen—aka The Minimal Mom—and I are listing off the things we won’t be spending money on in 2024. Plus, I’ll share a few Amazon buys I’m loving and the money advice that can transform your mental health. What you get in this episode:· Things We Won’t Spend Money on in 2024 (with The Minimal Mom)· My Most Hated Financial Advice: Giving· What I’m Loving (and Hating) From Amaz...2024-01-1540 minThe Minimal MomThe interruption of stuff (and how to stop it!)Do you feel stuck waiting for motivation to show up? Are you struggling to answer the elusive “why” in hopes it will propel you into transformative lifestyle habits? Is the work of decluttering even worth it? Listen in as Brit Frank, a licensed Neuropsycholotherapist, shares WHY decluttering can be the most powerful mental health practice that you can do and HOW to get started!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- (GEM) Our misunderstanding of motivation 3:12
- A prescription for decluttering
- Self compassion vs. self permission
- How changing your self talk can change your...2024-01-1341 min
Trade a Lie for a TruthMore is Better: Decluttering + Faith with Dawn Madsen, The Minimal MomWe know clutter can lead to stress and overwhelm, but what about its effects on our soul?
In this conversation, Dawn Madsen, The Minimal Mom, shares her personal journey of decluttering and simplifying her life, and in turn, she helps us connect the dots with our spiritual life too. Not only did she find peace and contentment underneath the piles herself, but she also found more of God... and she wants to make sure we do as well.💛
Join us as Dawn provides practical tips for getting started with decluttering, including tackl...2024-01-0932 minThe Minimal MomThe Crushing Weight of Debt (and how to get out this New Year!) with Frugal Fit MomTake Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB
The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)
The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, Jan. 13 - replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!)
IN THIS EPISODE:
Are you struggling with post-holiday letdown, discouragement over credit card statements, and navigating a sense of unease as the new year unfolds?2024-01-0539 minThe Minimal MomHow to get rid of piles on counters (and other places, too!)Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB
The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)
The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, Jan. 13 - replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!)
Today I'm joined by Dana from A Slob Comes Clean. She is a friend and colleague and I'm a believer in her No Mess Decluttering M...2024-01-0136 minThe Minimal MomWhat Really Happened with Cas from ClutterbugTake Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB
The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)
The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, Jan. 13 - replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!)
Today I'm joined by Cas from Clutterbug. She is a colleague and friend and I'm really looking forward to visiting with her today!
Here is...2023-12-221h 00The Minimal MomAsk Me Anything and why I haven’t talked about THISToday I answer YOUR questions! May I also ask you a question: Were you able to acheive your decluttering goals in 2023? If now, may I help you more closely?
The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)
Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB
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- Do you & D...2023-12-1557 minThe Minimal MomThe Secret to Successful Meal Planning & Cooking at HomeIs the thought of dinnertime stressful and full of overwhelm? Has meal planning failed for you in the past?
Listen in as Lauren as Liz from Tastes Better from Scratch talk with Dawn on how to implement simple steps that allow dinnertime to turn from a stressful event to a great time bringing your family together. When you have a plan, cooking can become a joyful experience!
IN THIS EPISODE:
-The passion behind cooking from scratch
-Handling recipe overwhelm
-5 key values to help get organized with meal planning
2023-12-1129 min
The Dr. John Delony ShowMy Husband Is Always in a Bad MoodOn today’s show, we hear about:- A woman growing impatient with her miserable husband- Peace and minimalism with the Minimal Mom, Dawn Madsen- A woman ashamed of the state of her cluttered homeLyrics of the Day: The Cinematic Orchestra - "To Build a Home" Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. Support Our Sponsors:
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IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why do we keep this stuff? 03:28
- Decluttering induced anxiety
- The 6 Daily Choices for Less Anxiety
- 90 Days to a Non-Anxious Life 16:45
- How to Instantly feel better 19:56
- The 40% Rule
- GEM: Anxiety & Kids (Minute 31:37)
Building a Non-Anxious Life...2023-12-0836 minThe Minimal Mom5 Steps from Surviving to Thriving in MotherhoodAre you in survival mode as a mom? Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and like you just aren't doing this right? Do you want to learn a better way?
With candor and warmth, Jessica delves into the heart of motherhood, addressing the challenges that many moms face in feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and constantly on the brink. Throughout this episode, Jessica unravels practical strategies and mindset shifts that empower mothers to reclaim their joy and purpose amidst the chaos of everyday life.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Navigating really hard seasons as a mom 2023-12-0525 min
Joy at Home™ | Christian Mom, Christian Woman, Wife, Faith, Marriage, Motherhood, Homeschool, Stepping into a Joy Filled Life172. Less Stuff and More Peace! How to Organize your Home with the Minimal MomLet’s talk about the STUFF in your house. Did you know that the amount of “stuff” around you affects you in more ways than one? Too much stuff can make you feel stressed out, mentally and emotionally. It can even affect your physical health. Knowing that information raises the question: Is all of the “stuff” that you are hanging on to absolutely necessary? Or could letting go of some things equate to peace and more mental clarity? 🤔 Dawn Madsen (well known as The Minimal Mom) joins me on the podcast...2023-09-2537 min
Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood200: Let's Celebrate! The Story of Minimal-ish, 5 Things I've Learned about Minimalism in 5 Years, + My Favorite Moments on the ShowToday is Minimal-ish's 200th episode! It's time to stop and celebrate, as we have quite a few milestones to celebrate! At the beginning of September it was Minimal-ish's 5 year birthday, we crossed 3 million downloads, and now we're on our 200th episode! In today's episode, I'm sharing the story of minimal-ish - how it came to be, the valleys and mountains along the way, and where it's going. I'll also share the top downloaded episodes, my favorite moments on the show, and 5 things I learned about minimalism in 5 years. I loved recording this episode and I am beyond...2023-09-2147 min
Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, VisionLiving a Minimalist and Faith-Filled Life With Dawn Madsen from Minimal Mom I’m so excited to finally be sharing the conversation I had with Dawn Madsen of Dawn the Minimal Mom. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the concept of minimalism, but in this week's episode, we are talking about how Dawn’s faith has impacted her journey to having less things to manage. We also talk about the legacy her parents left her that had nothing to do with managing stuff. For me, the biggest takeaway is hope that whatever our weaknesses and strengths are as moms, they can have a lastin...2023-08-0237 min
Catholics on CampusSimplicity and the Art of Living with LessIn today’s episode, Virginia is exploring the art of living with less, specifically in dorm life. “Be brave and try to detach your heart from worldly things,” - St. John BoscoWhen a stressed Dad requested that his daughter be given a bigger room because her current room couldn’t hold her belongings, Virginia gently posed the question: Was the room too small… or was his daughter’s pile of belongings too big?Sharing various studies, statistics, and saint quotes, Virginia explores both the damage of living in clutter, and the freedom of living wi...2023-07-0517 minThe Minimal MomHow to find time & energy to declutter (when life doesn’t allow for it)How do you declutter when you have little kids at home and no extra time or energy to dedicate to it? Today we'll answer two listener questions. The first is about finding motivation when there seems to be no extra time to declutter. The second is about knowing how far to go with minimalism and how to maintain it.
2023-06-0433 minThe Minimal MomHow to get dads and kids to help more with Tidy DadToday I'm joined by Tyler from Tidy Dad. Tyler is a New York school teacher, writer, husband and dad to three young girls. Through his Tidy Dad blog and Instagram account he shares tips to help you develop systems, rhythms, and routines for tidying, cleaning and organizing. His tactics are practical and inspiring and he offers great advice for involving all of our family members in the keeping of our homes.
You can find Tyler here:
Tidy Dad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidydad/
Tidy Dad Website: https://thetidydad.com/
2023-05-3034 minThe Minimal MomQ&A: How to Handle Kids Sentimental Items & Baby GearKids stuff! There is SO much stuff that comes along with having kids! The good news is: you don't have to keep it all! Today we'll talk about how you can very confidently know what to keep and what to let go when it comes to children's items.
2023-05-2521 minThe Minimal MomSolve your closet TODAY!Today I'm joined by Courtney Carver from Be More with Less and Project 333. Courtney says that Be more with less means: Be more you. Give yourself all the space, time and love to remember who you are. Living with less clutter, busyness, stress and simplifying your life will help you make the room to do what you need to do. Simplifying my life gave me the space, time, and love to be more me, and the following practices led me back.
Find Courtney here: https://bemorewithless.com
Learn more about project 333 here: https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/2023-05-1722 min
Flying FreeDecluttering in a Toxic Environment [222]Does your cluttered house ever make you feel crazy? And does it help to have a cluttered home on top of your cluttered brain from dealing with emotional abuse from your spouse all day? Probably not. Cue Dawn Madsen, The Minimal Mom. She is a declutterer extraordinaire, and if you want to learn a tip or two about how to keep your home tidy (and keep your brain tidy), you won’t want to miss listening to this episode.Let’s discuss the intersection between a destructive marriage and simplifying/decluttering (if you think it’s...2023-05-0928 minFlying FreeDecluttering in a Toxic Environment [222]Does your cluttered house ever make you feel crazy? And does it help to have a cluttered home on top of your cluttered brain from dealing with emotional abuse from your spouse all day? Probably not. Cue Dawn Madsen, The Minimal Mom. She is a declutterer extraordinaire, and if you want to learn a tip or two about how to keep your home tidy (and keep your brain tidy), you won’t want to miss listening to this episode.Let’s discuss the intersection between a destructive marriage and simplifying/decluttering (if you think it’s...2023-05-0928 minThe Minimal MomBecoming The Minimal MomI don't often start at the beginning of the story. Today I talk about my upbringing, finding minimalism and the decision I made to pursue YouTube.
If you'd like help decluttering, I'd love to SHOW you my favorite tips for simplifying on my YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theminimalmom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.minimal.mom/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minimalmom
2023-05-0634 minMinimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood175: Impactful Mindset Shifts for Minimalism + Easier Decluttering with Dawn Madsen (The Minimal Mom)Today I have Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom on the show to share her Minimalism wisdom with us. We focus in on impactful mindset shifts that can help us get rid of more stuff we don't need, even in some of the tougher areas of our home, like our kitchen and our kids' stuff.Dawn's insights really were eye opening to me, even 5 years into decluttering. Sometimes it just takes thinking of things in a different way, and Dawn helps us do that today. Listen in, and then go declutter something!...2023-03-3141 min
Follow MeFinding Contentment Under Our StuffToday we’ll discover that the secret to contentment lies underneath all of our stuff! There’s scientific reasons why our stuff causes stress and biblical reasons to choose simplicity too. Grab a trash bag and donation box and take on a drawer, closet or cubby as we do some spring cleaning together today!
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Watch the Youtube video where we clean out my closet here: https://youtu.be/m_dIRO8bjSs
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The Word at Work with Miranda Carls: A Podcast for Christian Professionals23. Materialism and the importance of Christian community (Guest: Dawn Madsen, the Minimal Mom)In today's episode we sit down with popular YouTuber, Dawn Madsen, more commonly known as "The Minimal Mom." We discuss materialism, the importance of Christian community, and how to show up unashamed of your faith in whatever setting you find yourself in. Dawn, who has a background in radio and marketing, now has an online following of over 560K subscribers on YouTube, where she shares tips for simplifying your home and your life. She's also a Christian who represents Christ with grace and boldness to her many followers in the online space.
Dawn's Website: https://www.theminimalmom.com
Dawn's YouTube C...2023-01-3034 min
Simple Farmhouse Life161. Decluttering Before the Holidays + How to Have a Minimalist Christmas | Dawn of The Minimal MomThe joy of giving and receiving gifts is such a beautiful part of Christmas, but this time of year can quickly leave our homes overflowing with clutter. Dawn of The Minimal Mom joined me earlier this year on the podcast to chat about decluttering and minimalism, and you all loved our conversation, so I knew this topic would be a perfect opportunity for Dawn to join me on the podcast again! We chat about making Christmas fun and exciting for our families without getting caught up in the accumulation of stuff. But don’t let the word “minimal” fool you; this...2022-12-0149 min
Faux Reel PodcastNorth by Current with Angelo Madsen MinaxAfter the inconclusive death of his young niece, filmmaker Angelo Madsen Minax returns to his rural Michigan hometown, preparing to make a film about a broken criminal justice system. Instead, he pivots to excavate the depths of generational addiction, Christian fervor, and trans embodiment. Lyrically assembled images, decades of home movies, and ethereal narration form an idiosyncratic and poetic undertow that guide a viewer through lifetimes and relationships. Like the relentless Michigan seasons, the meaning of family shifts, as Madsen, his sister, and his parents strive tirelessly to accept each other. Poised to incite more internal searching than provide...2022-09-1229 min
Method & MadnessReplay: The Murder of Journalist Kim WallMethod & Madness returns soon! Until then, let’s revisit a case that didn’t get a lot of attention in the U.S. An award-winning journalist boards a submarine for a long-awaited interview and is reported missing the following day. This is the case of journalist Kim Wall, a talented up-and-coming journalist from Sweden who was brutally murdered aboard a homemade submarine in Denmark in 2017 by Peter Madsen. ___________________________________________________________ Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, and produced by Dawn Gandhi Sound Editing by moInspo Music by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay REACH OUT: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.com FOLLOW: Instagram.com/MethodAndMadnessPodTwitter.com/MethodPod ___________________________________________________________ The K...2022-09-0645 min
Driving While AwesomeBack To The TrackOn this week's episode, Lane, Warren, and Art preview what they saw around Laguna Seca Raceway before the dawn of Monterey Car Week- including but not limited to Porsche 962s, Mazda 787Bs, and other Group C legends.
Lane and Warren also mount things on their cars with various rates of success. Lane has a near disaster mounting a bike to his Polestar 2 and Warren attempts to mount new wheels to his E30 with various issues along the way.
About the Podcast: Driving While Awesome is an automotive podcast starring Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, and Art Ce...2022-08-251h 20
Fullerton's Professional Organizing PodcastEpisode 58: Decluttering is Mentally ChallengingThis episode is about Dawn Madsen from The Minimal Mom. Her thoughts on why decluttering is challenging and how she changes her mindset around it. Here we are going to go over her practical steps that you can take to overcome those feelings and make real, lasting progress when it comes to decluttering. You can find The Minimal Mom on YouTube.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fullertons-professional-organizing/support2022-07-0840 min
Family Looking UpEp. 241 How to Simplify Toys Quickly (and why it matters!) - Guest Dawn MadsenDawn Madsen, also known as The Minimal Mom, blew us away with her ideas on why we should even WANT to minimize (I was sure I wouldn't agree. Wrong again!) Second, how to even get started. Lastly, she got specific about 3 ways to simplify/store toys. Brilliant! It changed some integral ways that I was viewing toys and helped our homes forever! This one is a must listen for moms!2022-06-0740 min
Arquivo MistérioO que houve, na RÚSSIA, com COLIN MADSEN?O Caso de hoje vai apresentar o mistério que envolve o desaparecimento e morte, em território russo, de um jovem americano de 25 anos chamado Colin Madsen.🎬 EXCLUSIVOS PARA MEMBROS 🎧:✅ Seja Membro: http://bit.ly/AM-sejamembro😱 Videos Extras: http://bit.ly/AM-exclusivo❤️ PIX: pixmisterio@gmail.comEchoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod*Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3698-echoes-of-time-v2Blue Sizzle by Kevin MacLeod*Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3452-blue-sizzleHeart of the Beast by Kevin MacLeod*Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3862-heart-of-the-beas...2022-04-0434 min
Utah Women & Leadership PodcastPoverty Among Utah Women: A 2022 UpdateIn 2016, 46.9% of Utah female-headed households with related children under age 5 were living in poverty. Since then, the overall poverty rate in Utah has decreased 2.4%. However, over a third (36.4%) of that same demographic still live in poverty. Additionally, although Utahns experience lower rates of poverty than the national average (8.9% in Utah vs. 12.3% nationwide), more women continue to live in poverty than men (9.6% vs. 8.2%, respectively). Many factors influence poverty among Utah women; for example, the gender wage gap is one of the highest in the nation, and women are more likely to work minimum-wage and part-time jobs with no benefits. In...2022-03-1529 min
Simple Farmhouse Life114. Decluttering and Moving Towards Minimalism | Dawn Madsen of The Minimal MomClick here to watch this episode on YouTube.
At the beginning of a new year, many of us are thinking about decluttering our homes. That’s why I am so excited to bring you this conversation with Dawn of The Minimal Mom. Dawn has shared over 500 videos on her YouTube channel on minimalism, decluttering, and organization, but you don’t have to want to be a minimalist to benefit from her message. Listen in as Dawn and I both share how our journeys toward living with less stuff became our normal way of life.
In this ep...2022-01-0643 min
ChannelMomHow to Declutter Your Home in Just 15 Minutes!
Does the Christmas season ADD to your stress over clutter and chaos? Restore the JOY of Christmas to your house by learning to Declutter Your Home In 15 Minutes A Day with Minimal Mom Dawn Madsen!
Learn to Declutter Your House in Just 15 Minutes A Day!
A Guide for Decluttering Room-by-Room
How Decluttering Adds To Your Faith and Contentment
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Does the Christmas season ADD to your stress over clutter and chaos? Restore the JOY of Christmas to your house by learning to Declutter Your Home In 15 Minutes A Day with Minimal Mom Dawn Madsen!
Learn to Declutter Your House in Just 15 Minutes A Day!
A Guide for Decluttering Room-by-Room
How Decluttering Adds To Your Faith and Contentment
ChannelMom Radio Fridays @ 1PM - Saturdays @ 7AM and @ 2:30PM and on Syndicated Radio Nationwide!
Shop Amazon?? Go to Amazon Smile and choose ChannelMom Media as charity for Amazon Smil...2021-12-2326 min
Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple LivingEP193: Taking Inventory of Our Possessions with Dawn MadsenWhat if you took inventory of everything in your house? Would it make you rethink the things you’re holding onto? If we took inventory and categorized the stuff in our house, we’d have a much better idea what needs to exit our house. Joining me today to discuss the idea of our possessions as inventory is Dawn Madsen (otherwise known as the Minimal Mom!) ----Show Notes for EP193: Taking Inventory of Our PossessionsEnjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast...2021-10-1224 minThe Minimal MomWhat do we do about GIFTS!?!I have been seeing SO many comments about gifts lately! How do we keep people from GIVING them, what do we do once we GET them and HOW long do I have to keep it for!?! Today we'll cover all these topics and hopefully leave you feeling a little less stressed about the upcoming holiday season!
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2021-10-0319 minThe Minimal MomBirthday Blues & the Physical Effect of FriendshipEarlier this week Diana shared a YouTube video talking about how hard it is on our health to be lonely. Not just our emotional health (that's what we usually think of in regards to relationships) but our actual physical health suffers, too, when we're lonely. I know from some experience that this isn't always easy to overcome, but the Lord has been faithful to provide relationships when we've asked. (And we also talk about our upcoming birthday!)
And Diana's video that we referenced can be found here: https://youtu.be/1YBbvczeEoI
Blinkist Link: https://www...2021-09-1919 minThe Minimal MomYou haven‘t deleted that yet!?! (Diana‘s top time management tips)Back "in the day" Diana became a time management guru. She was organized and productive and really developed a strong value for managing our resources well. Today we talk about our favorite time management tips, how they've changed over the years and why you should JUST DELETE those emails hanging over your head!
2021-09-1214 minThe Minimal Mom3 Things (Most) People Need to Declutter SuccessfullyAs we've gotten to visit other people's homes to help them declutter, I've learned SO MUCH. And it never ceases to amaze me that we're all more alike than different when it comes to the stuff that we collect. Today, Diana and I visit about the three things I'm finding that most people need to be successful with decluttering.
Diana's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DianaKokku
How to Lighten Your Load video mentioned: https://youtu.be/mpsVVw-gqmo
Take Your House Back Course Details: https://cli.re/takeyourhouseback
2021-09-0518 minThe Minimal MomDear friend who has been hurt by the churchToday Diana visits with Dawn, a licensed family therapist, about healing from pain caused by the church. This is a replay from a YouTube video they did earlier this week (I'm sorry the audio isn't a little better!). You can find their YouTube channels here:
Diana: https://www.youtube.com/c/dianakokku
Dawn (Living by Heart): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzweJVhO3YngoiPMFh5gf5Q
2021-08-2917 minThe Minimal MomThe Guilt Free Timer (& Snake Attacks!)Decluttering brings up SO many emotions...often guilt and regret which makes it harder to part with things. That's why I came up with the "Guilt-Free Timer", allowing you to declutter without any guilt-- it's perfect! Plus, I'll share my most recent saga with tree watering :)
2021-08-2217 minThe Minimal Mom3 Characteristics of ”Good” Moms with Dawn Ramaker, M.A., LMFTToday I visit with Dawn Ramaker, she's a family therapist and homeschooling mom and I wanted to know: What has she observed as successful habits in successful moms? Not perfect moms, but those who seem to have it together. She has so much wisdom to share and I especially love what she had to say about validation.
You can find Dawn's New YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzweJVhO3YngoiPMFh5gf5Q
2021-08-1914 minThe Minimal MomMental Minimalism in REAL Life"Mental minimalism says that just like too much physical and digital stuff can distract us from our values and the things that matter most in life, our own mental stuff can do the same thing.
Thoughts, emotions, memories, and imagination can all become cluttering of our mental space. And when this happens, not only do we consistently experience negative feelings like stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and depression, but perhaps more tragically, we become distracted from living our lives." - Nick Wignall, The Case for Mental Minimalism
We *know* we should be more protective of our minds...2021-08-1519 minThe Minimal MomLessons from the Laundry RoomThere has been something magical with our laundry room transformation...a benefit I never expected! We'll talk about that today along with donating ironing boards, laundry strips and more!
Laundry Products Mentioned:
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2021-08-1113 minThe Minimal MomBetrayal, Redemption & Secret Places (the day I got fired from radio)This is a day I don't think of much anymore, but looking back, it was a pivotal point in my life and has been something I've drawn on in many ways since then. Diana will also share some really interesting information about secret places and spending time with the Lord.
2021-08-0820 minThe Minimal MomHow I (accidentally) got into YouTubeI never set out to be a "YouTuber"...in fact, as an introvert and always happiest behind the scenes, that actually sounds horrifying to me! But, apparently it was meant to be and today I'll share the story of how I got here!
2021-07-3009 min
Method & Madness20. The Murder of Journalist Kim WallAn award-winning journalist boards a submarine for a long-awaited interview with Danish inventor Peter Madsen, and is reported missing the next morning. Researched, written, hosted and produced by Dawn Gandhi Edited by moeInspo Music by Timmoor from Pixabay Resources: The Kim Wall Memorial Fund Kim Wall Memorial Fund - IWMF For a list of sources used, visit the podcast website: methodandmadnesspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.2021-06-2940 min