Cohesive Home Podcast : Family Values | Intentional Living | Simplicity

Cohesive Home Podcast : Family Values | Intentional Living | Simplicity

Kate: @happierinmotherhood happierinmotherhood.com Melissa: https://www.youtube.com/@melissa_renee Melissa and Kate, two laid-back minimalist moms, explore the topics you most want to hear about it--family minimalism, adventuring with your kids, balancing family and work, and more--all in the time it takes you to brew your morning coffee. Sometimes ridiculous, always on point, these two best friends put the fun back in parenting and creating your happier, simpler home.

Episodes

August 30, 2025 40 mins

Welcome to Episode 5 of the NEW season of Cohesive Home! We are back with the craziest of updates on where we've been since last summer's episodes and what really happened. Promise you, we can't make this stuff up! In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • Melissa's near death experience in France
  • Kate's big dream coming true and the epic surprise she gave her hubs for Father's Day
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Do you feel most comfortable at home OR love being out in the world, around other people? In this episode, Kate and Melissa talk about how they've both realized what homebodies they've become. They also share the ways they ground and reconnect back to their homes after being away and why these simple rituals make such a difference. 

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier ...

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July 1, 2024 20 mins

By the time you hear this episode, Kate and Melissa are well underway with their BIG summer plans. Listen in to hear how they're intentionally making the most of vacation time with their families and slowing down. 

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier In Motherhood

Kate's website

Find Melissa on Youtube: The Indie Shelf or her vlog channel

Find Melissa on IG: Melissa Ri...

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June 17, 2024 29 mins

Melissa and Kate chat about how they stay organized and the many ways they get off track.

 

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier In Motherhood

Find Melissa on Youtube: The Indie Shelf or her vlog channel

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June 10, 2024 30 mins

SURPRISE! Kate and Melissa have jumped back on the mic and share where they have been the last 5 years, as well as future plans for Cohesive Home. 

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier In Motherhood

Find Melissa on Youtube: The Indie Shelf or her vlog channel

 

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To connect with Kate or Melissa head to :

Kate: @thestreamlinedlife

Melissa: wildair.blog

Interested in the zero or low-waste lifestyle? Need some fresh inspiration to jumpstart your journey? In episode 58 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa chats with Lindsey McCoy, co-founder of Plaine Products, a sustainable, vegan, and non-...

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Interested in a more peaceful way of parenting and a simpler home experience for your children? In episode 57 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate interviews Simone Davies, the Montessori teacher and blogger behind the popular website The Montessori Notebook, which helps families bring the Montessori Method into their daily life. She's also about to release her new book The Montessori Toddler, a positive parenting guide to raisi...
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    In episode 56 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa tackle a listener question about living intentionally.
     

    A listener said “How do you all figure out how to live intentionally every day ins...

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    Planners, goal setting, and habit shifts with Whitney English in episode 55 of the Cohesive Home Podcast. Whitney English, founder of Day Designer, a business strategist and creator of H.E.A.R.T. Goals, shares her story and wisdom with Kate.
     
    In this episode:
    • Whitney's story and how her business has changed over the years
    • Comparisons on social media and how to not let it affect you
    • How to keep...
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    Has your family ever been in a total funk where life seems out of sync? In Episode 54 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa chat about a concept called soul fever, which happens when life gets overwhelming or something stressful happens. They share how to overcome it with kiddos, as adults, and also as a family. This episode is encouraging and practical and will inspire you to simplify and tighten your family bonds.
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    January 13, 2019 43 mins

     

    Ever wish you could sit down with a financial expert and get practical advice? Well, we here you! In Episode 53 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, we invited Jessi Fearon, financial expert from Real Life on a Budget, to share her advice for being intentional with finances in 2019. Read on for more.
     
    In this episode:
    Jessi's personal story with debt and how she conquered $55,000 of it and nearly h...
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    December 16, 2018 35 mins

    How do you goal set for the New Year? In Episode 52 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa give you full access to their goal setting process by talking through 2019 LIVE. The two share their personal, family, and business goals as well as what worked and didn’t work in 2018. This episode is like sitting down with your girlfriends for a fun 2019 planning session; grab your paper and write dow...

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    December 3, 2018 28 mins
    Already feeling stressed by the holidays? Need permission to simplify and celebrate in the way that is best for YOUR family? In this episode, Kate and Melissa share the ways they've uncomplicated their holiday celebrations and how to find traditions that feel right for yours. They also share about how to deal with family that doesn't agree with the way you celebrate and how to keep your values in mind when creating new traditi...
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    November 21, 2018 33 mins
    For Episode 50 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, we're welcoming Jennifer Pepito: homeschooling mom of 7 and owner of Peaceful Press, a homeschooling curriculum and resource shop to the show. Melissa and Jennifer chat about seasons of life and knowing when it's time to make a change, along with the steps they took to make those changes with a large family. Why she chooses essentialism over minimalism and living intentionally as a ...
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    November 7, 2018 38 mins
    Do you know all the ways you can lead a simple life at home? In this episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa share the 4 main ways you can live an intentional and minimal life. The two share about their experiences with capsule wardrobes, zero waste living, clearing their family schedules, and decluttering with plenty of wisdom and tips for your own simple living path! Read on for more:
     
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    October 25, 2018 29 mins

    The Nester is in the (Cohesive) House! Join Kate and Melissa for a chat with Myquillin Smith, better known as the Nester, about how you can create your own Cozy Minimalist Home. You are going to love all of the tips and suggestions she offers.

     

    In this episode:

    Kate and Melissa share about one of their favorite podcasts: t...

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    October 10, 2018 36 mins
    Have you ever faced a really difficult decision about your kids? In episode 47 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate are bringing it with vulnerability and honesty, sharing how they handle difficult situations and decisions. Melissa opens up about her decision to stop homeschooling her kids and what's next for them. Kate shares how the launch of her podcast got pushed back by a death in her family and how she's dealin...
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    August 17, 2018 22 mins

    Homeschooling, planners, and fall routines for the win! Kate and Melissa are back fun and informative episode about how they are working the homeschooling in a small space life. Melissa shares about their transition to apartment living and Kate gives the lowdown on homeschooling in her home on wheels. The two also share their planner systems and how they organize their days. Read on for more.

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    August 2, 2018 23 mins
    Has homemaking gotten a bad rap? In Episode 45 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate tackle the meaning of the word "homemaker" and update it for today's home creators. They share their own personal experiences with homemaking and their top tips for creating a home of your own, whether you live in a physical home, an apartment, or even a home on wheel; it all counts!
     
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    July 19, 2018 33 mins

    Melissa and Kate are back from their epic break and jumping back into the podcasting saddle with Episode 44 of the Cohesive Home Podcast. In this episode the two share what life was really like behind the scenes and why a break from the podcast was a necessity. They dig into the value of rest and share the major life lessons learned from taking a step back. If you've ever wondered if your life has become too hectic, this episode wi...

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