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The Minimal Mom

Family Minimalism & Simple Living: I share tips and tactics to declutter and simplify your house quickly!

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
61
Years Active
2021 - 2024
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Clutter-Free Organization Tips for Neurodivergent Families

Clutter-Free Organization Tips for Neurodivergent Families

“How do I help my kids declutter when they are attached to EVERYTHING?  I don’t want the pressure of minimizing our stuff to lead my kids into hoarding!”

Listen in as Dawn speaks with Laurie, a prof…

00:40:43  |   Fri 17 May 2024
Growing up with very little, what we learned

Growing up with very little, what we learned

What do two polar opposite, yet identical twins unanimously praise as the most impactful elements of their upbringing by their incredible mom (and dad, too!)?


Listen in as Dawn and Dianna share abou…

00:31:40  |   Fri 10 May 2024
Q+A:

Q+A: "HELP! My 'fantasy self,' 'Just-in Case,' and 'Some Day' keep talking to me all at once!"

My kids want to keep everything - how do I help them declutter? I want clear counters, but where do I put the stuff? My “fantasy self,” “Justin Case,” and “Some Day” keep talking to me all at once - …

00:27:54  |   Fri 03 May 2024
Clever Home Design Hacks (for any space & budget)

Clever Home Design Hacks (for any space & budget)

Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn’t look like the Pinterest rooms you love? 

Today, Dawn is joined by Myquillyn Smith.…

00:38:11  |   Fri 26 Apr 2024
Screen Time SOS: Simple Steps to Rescue Your Child from Digital Overload

Screen Time SOS: Simple Steps to Rescue Your Child from Digital Overload

Are your kids suffering from digital overload? Do you wonder if it’s too late for your already addicted kids? Listen as Dawn speaks with Melanie Hempe on screen addiction and how to help our kids thr…

00:59:39  |   Fri 19 Apr 2024
We have no money, I can't risk needing to replace these things! (Q+A)

We have no money, I can't risk needing to replace these things! (Q+A)

Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://cli.re/Take-Your-House-Back-Dawn The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, April 27

The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side…

00:28:52  |   Fri 12 Apr 2024
Project 333: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Wardrobe

Project 333: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Wardrobe

Do you have a closet filled to the brim with nothing to wear? Are you looking for a way to test out a minimalist wardrobe?

Today, Dawn is joined by Courntey Carver, the originator of project 333, a…

00:34:04  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024

"Minimalism has saved our sanity & brought freedom to our lives!" with Minimalist Zoe Kim

Do you want to live  in a home that actually helps you enjoy being a mom, but don’t know where to start? Have you given up on decluttering after not seeing improvement?

Today, Dawn is joined by Zoë…

00:33:43  |   Fri 29 Mar 2024
Chaos to Curated: How to Organize Your Digital Photos

Chaos to Curated: How to Organize Your Digital Photos

Are you completely overwhelmed by the amount of digital photos saved in multiple places, on multiple devices? Do you dream of quickly and easily creating yearly photo books for your family, or simply…

00:25:06  |   Fri 22 Mar 2024
Q+A: Am I setting my kids up to hoard? Where to start with inherited things?

Q+A: Am I setting my kids up to hoard? Where to start with inherited things?

How can I encourage the value of decluttering without it pushing my kids in the opposite direction? Is it even possible to stop the constant flow of things from coming into our homes?

Listen in as D…

00:34:53  |   Fri 15 Mar 2024
Busy Kids Now Displaying

Busy Kids Now Displaying "Trauma Brain"?

Why are so many of our kids showing signs of trauma when they live in relative safety? How do we raise counter-cultural kids in a world of excess?

Today, Dawn is joined by Kim John Payne, M.ED., wh…

01:06:14  |   Fri 08 Mar 2024
Q+A: “You have time to do what???”

Q+A: “You have time to do what???”

How do I get myself out of the messy middle? How many kids books should I keep? How can I move towards minimalism with with chronic illness, young kids, busy schedules, etc. etc?

Listen in as Dawn…

00:27:07  |   Fri 23 Feb 2024
“We don’t have to own all this stuff!”

“We don’t have to own all this stuff!”

What would your reaction be if you heard, “We don’t have to own all this stuff”? Do you dream about a life where less time is spent cleaning and organizing and more time actually living?

This simpl…

00:32:57  |   Fri 16 Feb 2024
The Fascinating Brain Science Behind Keeping

The Fascinating Brain Science Behind Keeping "Just in Case" & Extra Items

Why do so many of us struggle with moderation and pursue the unpredictable? Why do we constantly crave more, when we have enough? 

In today’s episode, Dawn is joined by Michael Easter, a New York Ti…

00:35:38  |   Fri 09 Feb 2024
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff with Matt Paxton

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff with Matt Paxton


Are you struggling to downsize a home filled with memories? Does the fear and guilt of purging family keepsakes keep you from decluttering?

In this episode, Matt Paxton shares helpful insight on h…

00:52:05  |   Thu 01 Feb 2024
Q+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help

Q+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help

Do you want to involve your kids in decluttering but have trouble figuring out how? Have you ever shared your excitement over living with less only to be told, “good for you, but I could never!” Do y…

00:44:46  |   Fri 26 Jan 2024
Baggage in Boxes: Clutter's Link to Hidden Trauma

Baggage in Boxes: Clutter's Link to Hidden Trauma

Have you ever had the thought, “why do these decluttering tactics work for everyone BUT me?” Is it possible that emotional or psychological trauma has contributed to the clutter and disorganization i…

00:49:09  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
The interruption of stuff (and how to stop it!)

The interruption of stuff (and how to stop it!)

Do you feel stuck waiting for motivation to show up? Are you struggling to answer the elusive “why” in hopes it will propel you into transformative lifestyle habits? Is the work of decluttering even …

00:41:43  |   Fri 12 Jan 2024
The Crushing Weight of Debt (and how to get out this New Year!) with Frugal Fit Mom

The Crushing Weight of Debt (and how to get out this New Year!) with Frugal Fit Mom

Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB

The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! …

00:39:25  |   Fri 05 Jan 2024
How to get rid of piles on counters (and other places, too!)

How to get rid of piles on counters (and other places, too!)

Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB

The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! …

00:36:37  |   Mon 01 Jan 2024
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