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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Melissa and Kate, two laid-back 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.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
24 minutes
Episodes
77
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Interview Series | Grace Druecke : The Bali Market

Interview Series | Grace Druecke : The Bali Market

In our first interview of 2018 Melissa chats with Grace Druecke of the Bali Market. She shares her inspiration behind her beautifully curated shop and minimalist living journey, as well as tips on ho…

00:24:48  |   Tue 13 Feb 2018
43: Kids Spaces

43: Kids Spaces

No matter their age, all kids crave a space to call their own, whether it's a bunk in a shared room with siblings or their own bedroom. In EP 43, Kate and Melissa share their thoughts on creating kid…
00:28:40  |   Tue 16 Jan 2018
42: Dreams Over Fear

42: Dreams Over Fear

Overcoming fears and chasing dreams: in episode 42 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share step-by-step how to face down your fears and make progress toward your family's dream. The two …
00:31:33  |   Tue 02 Jan 2018
41: The One About Christmas

41: The One About Christmas

DISCLAIMER!! We talk about SANTA in this episode. Please do not listen with your children if you don't want any childhood dreams crushed. =)

SECOND DISCLAIMER!! Melissa's mic didn't work in this epis…

00:20:02  |   Tue 05 Dec 2017
40: Food Part Two

40: Food Part Two

In Episode 40 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa revisit one of their favorite topics: food. In this follow-up to episode Episode 9 "Simple Family Food" the two talk about the latest in t…
00:26:28  |   Tue 21 Nov 2017
Interview Series | Jeff and Andre Shinabarger

Interview Series | Jeff and Andre Shinabarger

In another round of our Interview Series, Kate chats with Jeff and Andre Shinabarger-- social entrepreneurs, community builders, and parents with an inspiring view on life. Listen in as Kate talks wi…
00:26:54  |   Tue 07 Nov 2017
39: Your Life as a Story

39: Your Life as a Story

Ever wonder if your life would make a good movie? Or is your life still stuck in the opening credits? In this episode, Kate and Melissa share a unique approach of visualizing your family's life as a …
00:24:12  |   Tue 24 Oct 2017
Interview Series | Sarah Kopper

Interview Series | Sarah Kopper

What would it be like to live with no car? In today’s episode, Melissa interviews Sarah Kopper. She’s the co-host of both the Friendlier and Family Pedals Podcasts, she’s an advocate for car-free fam…

00:28:12  |   Tue 10 Oct 2017
Q & YAY: 005

Q & YAY: 005

Kate and Melissa are back with another short and sweet Q&YAY! In Q&YAY episode 5, they answer the listener question, "how do you do it all?" The two openly share how the last few months have gone for…
00:10:11  |   Fri 29 Sep 2017
38: Building Online Community

38: Building Online Community

 

In episode 38, Melissa and Kate team up with 4 other lady podcasts to chat about community. The two share their thoughts on building online community, ways to find your people online, and th…
00:17:49  |   Wed 27 Sep 2017
Q & YAY: 004

Q & YAY: 004

The Cohesive Home Q&YAY is a quick and feisty chat with Melissa and Kate to kick your weekend off right. In this episode, the two answer the question: “As a mom I find it hard to meet other like min…
00:11:48  |   Fri 15 Sep 2017
Interview Series | Larisa Barth

Interview Series | Larisa Barth

Join Melissa as she speaks with Larisa Barth in the latest edition of our interview series. Larisa is a mother, entrepreneur, maker, and minimalist living simply, zero waste, and intentionally in Wyo…

00:47:48  |   Tue 12 Sep 2017
37: How We Plan

37: How We Plan

We're back with a follow-up to our popular Episode 11: Planning. In this episode we share our favorite ways to plan and stay organized while raising kids and juggling all the things we do. We talk a…

00:21:27  |   Tue 05 Sep 2017
Q & YAY: 003

Q & YAY: 003

Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for Melissa and Kate? In Q & YAY Episode 3 the girls chat candidly about what a normal day looks like for each of them. They share about homeschooling an…

00:15:56  |   Fri 01 Sep 2017
36: Homeyness

36: Homeyness

Is it fall yet? In a land of pumpkin spice lattes and cozy throws, Kate and Melissa chat about a different way to create comfort in this week's episode. Calling it "homeyness," the two mamas talk abo…

00:16:39  |   Tue 29 Aug 2017
Q & YAY: 002

Q & YAY: 002

How do you deal with a partner who is a maximalist? In this Q & YAY episode, Melissa and Kate answer a listener's question on how to deal with a partner who will not declutter and share a surprising …

00:06:39  |   Fri 25 Aug 2017
35: Kids Dreams

35: Kids Dreams

What did you want to be when you grew up? In this episode, Kate and Melissa look back at their childhood dreams and compare them to where they are now. They also chat about their own kids' dreams, ho…

00:19:01  |   Tue 22 Aug 2017
Q & YAY: 001

Q & YAY: 001

Join Kate and Melissa for the first ever Q & Yay, a short chat where the two answer a listener question, share what they're loving right now, and update you on Cohesive News. These super short episod…

00:07:26  |   Fri 18 Aug 2017
34: Minimalism 5 Years Later

34: Minimalism 5 Years Later

What does the practice of minimalism look like 5 years later? In Episode 34, Melissa and Kate kick-off the third season with a look back at their minimalism journeys. The two share what they got righ…

00:24:44  |   Tue 15 Aug 2017
33: Value of Self-Care

33: Value of Self-Care

After a few weeks off from recording, Melissa and Kate are back chatting about the value of self-care in their daily routines. They share how they establish better self-care habits, the importance of…

00:20:08  |   Tue 11 Jul 2017
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