The Decluttered Mom Podcast

We found extensive mold hidden in our house!

It completely turned our lives upside down, and we had to move out for months while everything was fixed.

If you're a homeowner, or you're just curious about what a mold discovery can really mean, this is a must-listen episode!

In this honest and informative episode, I'll share:

• How I discovered the mold and my initial shock.
• Myths and truths ...

This episode hits a little close to home. Earlier this year, our family came face-to-face with a hidden enemy – mold. 

Let me tell you, discovering mold in your home is a total shock. 

It's like this silent threat, potentially harming your family's health and messing with your peace of mind. 

That's exactly what happened to us. 

We had to leave our house and crash with my in-laws – not exact...

Ever felt overwhelmed walking through aisles of baby products, wondering which are truly safe for your little one?

You're not alone!

In this episode, we’re spicing things up with a special guest, Marta Tellado, CEO of Consumer Reports, who’s here to help us learn the tricky waters of baby product safety.

We’ll also discuss:

• Hidden dangers in popular baby gear.
• Importance of being vigilant and infor...

Have you heard of decanting before? Decanting isn’t for everyone, and it’s not required to have a functional home that works for you. But there are many reasons why people will decant. There is no black or white with this.

In this episode, Diana shares her reasons for decanting, which go beyond aesthetics.

We’ll also discuss:

• What is decanting?
• The benefits of decanting.
• Some tips on how to start decanting.
• Commo...

When people talk about mindset shifts, they can be great or a little toxic. If we start thinking that everything in our lives needs to be perfect and that we always need to be positive, we could have a negative view of ourselves when that doesn’t happen. That isn’t real life! You can apply a mindset shift in a healthy way that will benefit you and your family.

In this episode, Diana shares a mindset shift she applies to motherhood t...

Do you wish you had more time to read? Once we became busy moms, sometimes things we enjoy are the first thing to get axed from our schedule. But if you want to read more fiction, non-fiction, self-improvement, business, or just magazines, we must find ways to make it happen.

In this episode, Diana explains how she created small reading goals to get out of her reading rut and back into finishing books.

We’ll also...

Ready for a story that'll make you want to grab a paintbrush and dance around your living room? Meet DeLancey, the DIY dynamo who turned her passion for turning drab into fab into an Instagram sensation, practically overnight.

Imagine posting a reel, hopping on a cruise, and coming back to find you're an internet superstar. That's her story, and it's as wild and wonderful as it sounds. It's a remi...

Do you like cleaning? Do you need some help getting it done? Today’s guest, Alissa from @home.and.chaos is all about creating a home you love.

Follow Alissa on Instagram at: Alissa | DIY • CLEANING (@home.and.chaos)

Find Alissa’s Shop here: https://stan.store/homeandchaos

In this episode, Diana and Alissa share stories and provide tips to make cleaning your home a little easier.

We’ll also discuss:

• How Alissa got...

If you’ve followed Diana on Instagram for a while, you know she likes to time-block her calendar and days. It helps to get some tasks started and others finished. But overall, it helps to get things done! 

In this episode, Diana explains her specific time block for errands and how she uses it to complete tasks.

We’ll also discuss:

• How you trick your brain into getting those low-interest errand tasks done and off your to-...

We’re excited to start something new today and answer a call-in question from our community. If you want one of your questions answered, click here to send Diana a recording. 

In this episode, Diana talks about what to do with items you need to keep but might feel like clutter.

We’ll also discuss:

• How the call-in questions will work. Click here to send us a recording.
• Giving yourself grace.
• Organizing needed items and decl...

When your family needs to pack up and briefly move out of your home, it can be overwhelming, especially when it’s a forced reason and not a choice. An unexpected water issue recently forced our family to leave our home for a few weeks, and having fewer things eased the burden so much! It’s still a high-stress situation, but not having to deal with the added stress of all the excess stuff in our home.

In this episode, Diana shares a ...

If you have kids at the age where they play board games, it’s so much fun, but it could also cause a lot of clutter! There are so many boxes, so many pieces, and they take up a lot of space. Trying to contain them all and not lose any pieces can be very frustrating.

In this episode, Diana shares the simple way she organizes their family board games.

We’ll also discuss:

• Ditch the boxes for bags
• Mesh bags from Container Sto...

Our expert guest is Amber Brueseke, a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor, registered nurse, and mom of four. She’s also the creator of MACROS 101. Amber helps her clients overcome self-sabotage and finally achieve their fitness goals.

In this episode, Diana and Amber chat about motherhood, fitness, and overcoming self-sabotage.

Join Amber’s Challenge: bicepsafterbabies.com/challenge

Find Amber on Instagram: Amber...

Does your family struggle with chore management and chore motivation with kids? Last year, we started using a new app that has been working really well, and I wanted to share it with all of you.

In this episode, Diana and her kids share how a simple app changed how they manage household chores.

This episode and app are not sponsored. You can find the app here: Joon

We'll also discuss:

• What is Joon...

Are you looking for a practically free, simple tradition to start with your kids for Valentine’s Day?

In this episode, Diana shares one of her favorite holiday traditions that she does for her kids for Valentine’s Day.

We’ll also discuss:

• Exactly what the tradition is
• Tips for how to make it easier
• How much joy it’ll bring to your home

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• 15-20 minute episodes to help yo...

Are you someone who hates baking? How about baking with your kids? If you’re anything like me, baking isn’t an enjoyable activity. But my kids love it, especially my ten-year-old, who loves to cook and bake every week at home.

In this episode, Diana shares some tips for easing the stress of baking with kids if it’s not something you enjoy.

We’ll also discuss:

• New members are rocking it after our challenge!

Today, I'm doing something new - a "favorite things" episode. I'm sharing the things I love, from physical items to concepts and books. Although I teach decluttering, I'm not a minimalist, and I believe in making space for the things we genuinely love. So, while I don't want you to buy everything I mention, it's just fun to share.

In this episode, Diana shares some of the things she’s loving right ...

After the new year, many people start thinking about decluttering their homes. And this is when we tend to hear how decluttering and minimalism go hand in hand. When you hear the word minimalism, what do you picture? It can look like a lot of different ways for different people. But it’s not decluttering. You can’t have a minimalist lifestyle without decluttering, but you absolutely can have a decluttered lifestyle without being a ...

This is the first episode of 2024! And even though 2019 does NOT feel like five years ago, it was! The beginning of a new year often comes with hope and excitement, but sometimes it doesn’t. If you are in a challenging chapter of your book right now, you can take tiny baby steps in your home to move further away from the overwhelm.

In this episode, Diana shares some encouragement for wherever you are mentally, with your fa...