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Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment - Podcast

Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment

I sold my stuff, downsized my house, and intentionally started my life over…with kids In tow. Here’s how it’s going.

How To Education Self-Improvement
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
138
Years Active
2022 - 2024
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Ep. 78: 5 Steps On My Minimalist Journey That Had Nothing to Do with Stuff PART 1

Ep. 78: 5 Steps On My Minimalist Journey That Had Nothing to Do with Stuff PART 1

PART 1: I have always shard with you that my minimalist journey had very little to do with stuff, or decluttering. Today I want to break down the walls and share with you the spiritual self help book…

00:33:56  |   Mon 03 Jul 2023
Ep. 77: New Parenthood Prep & Planning for the Tough Stuff After Childbirth

Ep. 77: New Parenthood Prep & Planning for the Tough Stuff After Childbirth

How much stuff do you really need to prepare for a new baby? How much baby gear is too much? In today's episode, I am diving into the prep work of parenthood with post partum doula, Patricia. Listen …

00:50:08  |   Mon 26 Jun 2023
Ep 76: 10 Second Rule for Intuition. How to Do Less and Align More.

Ep 76: 10 Second Rule for Intuition. How to Do Less and Align More.



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00:36:32  |   Mon 19 Jun 2023
Ep 75: Creating a Routine for Chaotic Creatives and Free Spirits

Ep 75: Creating a Routine for Chaotic Creatives and Free Spirits

A recent trip to my 94 year old grandma's house made me realize just how beneficial having a routine really is especially when you're a little bit more of a free spirit. If you ever feel unorganized …

00:35:58  |   Mon 12 Jun 2023
Ep 74: 5 Ways I Prep for Summer with Kids as a Minimalist Mom

Ep 74: 5 Ways I Prep for Summer with Kids as a Minimalist Mom

As summer inches closer and our kids are home from school, I wanted to share a few simple ideas as a minimalist mom for how we are prepping to maintain a minimalist home and schedule before an invasi…

00:17:04  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Ep 73: How We Decluttered 95% of Our Things and Broke the Hoarding Cycle

Ep 73: How We Decluttered 95% of Our Things and Broke the Hoarding Cycle

I got the chance to interview fellow minimalist and long time blogging buddy, Marissa from A to Zen Life. Before she built her 220K+ YouTube following Marissa was heading into hoarding territory just…

00:55:28  |   Mon 29 May 2023
Ep 72: How I Became An Accidental Minimalist During My Toxin Free Health Journey

Ep 72: How I Became An Accidental Minimalist During My Toxin Free Health Journey

In my first ever in person podcast interview, I sat down with accidental minimalist and fellow Minnesotan, Laura from ToxyFree. She was kind enough to share with me how her health journey and her des…
00:58:10  |   Mon 22 May 2023
Ep 71: Holy Sh*t Has Minimalism Been Tied to My Abandonment Fears This Whole Time?

Ep 71: Holy Sh*t Has Minimalism Been Tied to My Abandonment Fears This Whole Time?

Let's have a heart to heart real talk conversation, please. I would love to share with you this epiphany I had today that my minimalist journey was triggered by my fears of abandonment. While I alway…

00:21:41  |   Mon 15 May 2023
Ep 70: How to 10x Your Declutter Sesh by Doing Less

Ep 70: How to 10x Your Declutter Sesh by Doing Less

We have all been given how to declutter guides and hacks and while these might help us get our house more organized, there is a new method for clearing 10 times more clutter from your home that I gua…

00:30:54  |   Mon 08 May 2023
Ep 69: How I Talked Myself Out of Impulse Buying Overalls

Ep 69: How I Talked Myself Out of Impulse Buying Overalls

Have you ever wondered what it's like to battle that inner shopping addiction voice? This week I wanted to share with you what went down when my shopaholic self tried convincing me I needed overalls …

00:21:09  |   Mon 01 May 2023
Ep 68: Should I Declutter My

Ep 68: Should I Declutter My "Fat Pants?"

One of the biggest questions I get asked when it comes to declutter is should I declutter clothes that I no longer fit into...specifically fat pants. Today I wanted to share with you my hot take on t…
00:21:15  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
Ep 67: Influencers Aren't the Problem. You Are.

Ep 67: Influencers Aren't the Problem. You Are.

There is no shortage of Google searches for things like "influencers are the worst" or "influencers are ruining everything." Whether you are a fan of influencers or not, the truth is, there is a lot …

00:18:27  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
Ep 66: How to Be a High Maintenance Shopper

Ep 66: How to Be a High Maintenance Shopper

As a recovering shopaholic, I can tell you one of the best ways I've learned to save money shopping and design my minimalist wardrobe has been learning how to be a more high maintenance shopper. Here…

00:21:46  |   Mon 10 Apr 2023
Ep 65: I Bought Stuff I Don't Need. Now What?

Ep 65: I Bought Stuff I Don't Need. Now What?

If you are a recovering shopaholic like I am then you probably know that guilty buyer's remorse feeling of purchasing something you don't need. The guilty feelings we carry around after impulse spend…

00:18:40  |   Mon 03 Apr 2023
Ep 64: 5 Life Lessons I Learned After 5 Years of Minimalism

Ep 64: 5 Life Lessons I Learned After 5 Years of Minimalism

Technically, I have been practicing minimalism for closer to a decade, however, this old blog post on 5 life lessons I learned after 5 years of minimalism is truly life changing information that I wa…

00:20:21  |   Mon 27 Mar 2023
Ep 63: 5 Things I Learned From Hosting My Grandparent's Estate Sale

Ep 63: 5 Things I Learned From Hosting My Grandparent's Estate Sale

I know it can be so hard to let go of our items whether they are valuable to us or if they were once valuable to a passed away loved one. Thankfully, I had a few moments of realization after hosting …
00:19:39  |   Mon 20 Mar 2023
Ep 62: 12 Signs Downsizing is Right for You & How It Might Not Be What You Think

Ep 62: 12 Signs Downsizing is Right for You & How It Might Not Be What You Think

If you have ever considered downsizing your house or life and have wondered what downsizing with a family might look like, I've put together 12 signs that you might be ready for a downsize. Of course…

00:33:55  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
Ep 61: Ditching Clearance Sales and Finding Your Perfect Style with Jen from Everyday Style

Ep 61: Ditching Clearance Sales and Finding Your Perfect Style with Jen from Everyday Style

If you have ever walked into your closet feeling like you have a ton of clothes but nothing to wear, Jen at Everyday Style has a solution for you! In today's episode we'll cover why shopping clearanc…

00:56:19  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023
Ep 60: Use Decluttering as a Tool to Help the Grieving Process

Ep 60: Use Decluttering as a Tool to Help the Grieving Process

One thing most of us don't think about when it comes to decluttering is that it can be an incredibly therapeutic way to heal our hearts and navigate through the grieving process. If you love the idea…

00:32:54  |   Mon 27 Feb 2023
Ep 59: Starting an Etsy Side Hustle with Nothing with Julie from God City Ventures

Ep 59: Starting an Etsy Side Hustle with Nothing with Julie from God City Ventures

If you have ever considered opening an Etsy shop as a side hustle with no inventory and little start up costs, you will love today's interview. Julie from Gold City Ventures shares her journey from p…

00:51:02  |   Mon 20 Feb 2023
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