Minimalist Moms

In this episode, Diane interviews Courtney Burg about her book, 'Loyal to a Fault: How to Establish New Patterns When Loving Others Has Left You Hurting.' Courtney shares her personal journey of overcoming codependency and establishing healthier patterns of behavior. She discusses the importance of assessing past experiences and taking inventory of inherited patterns. Courtney also emphasizes the significance of setting bou...

Episode Summary:  I'm thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Nir Eyal, the esteemed author of the renowned book, Indistractable. In today's conversation, Nir provides a profound insight into mastering attention and sustaining focus. We delve into topics such as effective time management, prioritization, and decision-making strategies. Additionally, we explore how to seize control of your attention's direction, the drawb...

For many, the holiday season often stirs up a range of emotions. Whether it's juggling multiple social gatherings, engaging in conversations with family members, or managing the responsibilities of hosting (and maintaining a picture-perfect home for holiday cards), the pressure can outweigh the joy we associate with this time of year. BUT FRET NOT - there are solutions for you and I'm bringing in a good friend to help - pro...

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week with Tracy McCubbin about intentionality during the holiday season or join me back here next Tue...

Joining me for her third appearance on the show is professional organizer, Tracy McCubbin. On this episode, we talk about Black Friday pressures, sticking to a holiday budget, buying secondhand presents, pressure to decorate our homes, what to do when we receive gifts we didn't ask for and so much more!

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Countless people are struggling with anxiety, angst, and stress, or at the very least, they know someone who is. Despite the advancements in safety, communication, and technology, people are lonely, exhausted, and angry. No matter how anxiety shows up—from the slightest headache to a paralyzing panic attack—you want it gone. The reassuring news is that anxiety doesn't have the final say. Today, I am joined by best-selling autho...

"What now? I am out with lanterns, looking for myself. But here’s the thing about carrying light with you: No matter where you go, and no matter what you find—or don’t find—you change the darkness just by entering it. You clear a path through it....

A quote from Emily Dickinson that begins the lovely new memoir of poet, Maggie Smith. I picked up her book on vacation over the summer and finished within a couple of days. What some...

Joining me for her third appearance on the show is the voice behind the popular 1000 Hours Outside movement, Ginny Yurich. Our conversation focuses a lot on the evolution of getting our children outside as they continue to grow. I’m starting to notice that a lot of the women with older children in my life are struggling to get their older children motivated to get outdoors so Ginny has some great answers for this, plus tips for wor...

Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as the notorious curmudgeon and broadcasting straight from Who-Ville, will The Grinch send these famous folks back down Mt. Crumpit, or will they...

Episode Summary: In today's bonus episode, my guest, Kelly Smith and I delve into the topic of meditation in overcoming feelings of resentment in relationships. Stay with me here - I promise there is something in this episode for you, even if you're not big into meditation. Kelly discusses specific ways that meditation can help to let go of grudges and feel better. But it's not always easy so we chat about some of the p...

When the topic of movement arises, it often evokes thoughts of exercise. However, we tend to underestimate the constant positioning and motion our bodies undergo throughout the day, affecting our muscles and joints. In today’s episode, author and biomechanist, Katy Bowman and I delved into the concept of "rethinking our position" and explored strategies for nurturing healthier movements of our body parts. (This conversation...

Episode Summary:  Loneliness is a universal struggle that lowers life expectancy, increases anxiety, and causes a profound longing for what we once had. It wreaks havoc on our physical and emotional well-being because it is the opposite of what we were made for. We were MADE FOR PEOPLE —we were made for relationships. Joining me for his second appearance on the show is author, Justin Whitmel Earley, here to discuss his latest book,...

Who is this episode for? Anyone who interacts with children and wants to enhance their communication skills and address challenging topics.

Episode Summary:  In this episode, Dr. Robyn Silverman, known as the "Conversation Doc," shares insights from her forthcoming book, "How to Talk to Kids About Anything". She discusses how her book offers practical strategies and guidance for improving communication between adults...

Who is this episode for? Parents looking to be more intentional about teaching good manners - if you have children of any age!

Episode Summary:  Can being well-mannered actually make your life easier? Author, Brooke Romney's philosophy is simple: good social skills and practicing good manners lead to a more well-connected and successful life. Brooke's desire is to help moms of teens and tweens create meaningful, healthy, and...

Who is this episode for? If you’re seeking less clutter, overwhelm, and stress in your life, this episode is a great resource to learn directly from the best in the business.

Episode Summary: People are naturally curious about the homes of professional organizers. Shira’s new book, Organized Living, was inspired by Shira’s desire to provide a glimpse into this rarely-seen world: the homes of people who organize others. As a preview ...

Who is this episode for? Women! (Especially if you ever fall into the comparison trap or mindlessly scroll socials!)

Episode Summary: As a follow-up to a popular reel I created on Instagram, Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs joins me for a conversation on the comparison trap, social media, voyeurism and insight into others' lives that we maybe never should've had...

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I rarely re-release an episode but I found myself scrolling through the podcast archives and saw that this episode had very few downloads. I looked at the release date and noticed that it had originally aired in the early summer of 2020. I can pretty much guarantee most of us were a bit distracted at that point in time but this is a conversation that is a worthwhile listen. So here we go - a replay of "Values-Based Budgeting...

Who is this episode for? Do you struggle to declutter your wardrobe? Is sentimentality a sticking point? This episode is for you.

Episode Summary: I've been a minimalist for over ten years now but still find it difficult to part ways with certain items of clothing? Why is this? Will I ever purge those stragglers that have been left behind from years ago? Joining me for a conversation about "why editing our closets is so hard...

Who is this episode for? Feeling burnt out? Skip the cliches - we don't need more lists of things to do in the time we don't have! If you're looking for practical, implementable advice you can begin today - this conversation is for you!

Episode Summary: Motherhood Burnout: We've discussed it before but, if I'm being honest, discussions like this tend to just add to the overwhelm (and pile more on an incredibly fu...