Today I'm talking about a topic I'm super passionate about- living slower. I talk a bit about the reasons for slowing down, and encourage you to think about your life and your schedule, what it looks like vs. what you'd like it to look like. I also encourage you to say no, to find margin for rest in your days, and to take control of your days by slowing them down. I believe this message can be for anyone- whether you're single or a mama of 7. We can all find a way to slow down, it's just a littl...
Mar 13, 2019•20 min•Ep. 22
Today I talk with Debtkickinmom all about the journey she and her family took to get out of debt. They are officially debt free as of December 2018, and our conversation is so encouraging whether you are at the beginning of this journey, in the middle, already debt free, or just thinking about it! What we talk about: -How Debtkickinmom started -The reason behind her family's debt free journey -The hardest part of beginning the debt free journey -The idea of contentment and changing behaviors aro...
Mar 06, 2019•49 min•Ep. 21
If you feel like your days get lost on things that are important, but not MOST important, this is the episode for you. If you feel like you're going and going but missing out on what you care about most- this is what we're discussing here. Today I talk about... -Two exercises to help determine your true priorities (your MOST important things) -An exercise to help you goal set around these priorities -Your "yes" and "no" list for what you want your days to look like -How to have purposeful days L...
Feb 27, 2019•18 min•Ep. 20
Today I talk to Taesha Butler from thenaturalnurturer.com about healthy living - specifically when it comes to nutritional choices, and how to simplify this part of our lives that often leaves us confused and overwhelmed. What we talk about: -The reasons feeding our family nourishing food can be overwhelming -Making meal prep simpler -Not overthinking healthy eating - keeping it simple -Ways to veggie load your meals -Mindset when trying to feed our kids healthier meals -How to work with picky e...
Feb 20, 2019•33 min•Ep. 19
Today I'm talking about decluttering your wardrobe and paring it down to a uniform you can wear for work and play - this is something that has made a huge difference in my life and has been one of the most important changes I've made through minimalism in my home. Things I talk about: -My personal struggle with my closet/ wardrobe -How I finally took steps to truly pair down my wardrobe -Action steps towards creating a "uniform" for your everyday life (and why you should) -The emotional ties to ...
Feb 14, 2019•20 min•Ep. 18
Today on the podcast, I interview Lauren Tucker, the brains behind anorganizedlife.info and @an_organized_life on Instagram! She’s a guru of all things organization, and our conversation is full of tips on how to get organized, ways to approach goals, and reasons why so many find it hard to get organized at all. We talk about: -Why Lauren started An Organized Life -The psychology/mindset behind organization -The link between identity, clutter, and why you can’t get organized. -A way to set goals...
Feb 06, 2019•36 min•Ep. 17
Welcome to the Minimal-ish podcast! A quick episode previewing where the podcast is headed and explaining the purpose behind the new name "Minimal-ish" Find me on instagram: @minimalish_motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2019•14 min
Today, I have a super exciting episode to share with you! I’m talking to Manda Carpenter, a writer/ blogger who I’ve personally followed for a long time. I talk to her about her foster parenting journey, the joys and struggle that have come along with that, and we talk about how she switched careers from teaching (we have this in common) and how we can take the stress and anxiety out of big career decisions like this. We also talk about her movement, Letters of Encouragement, and her future writ...
Dec 13, 2018•55 min•Ep. 15
Today I'm talking about practical ways to simplify your holiday season and focus in on what you want your holiday season about- and then how to actually follow through with all of it! Things I Discuss: -Planning for success during the holiday season -Putting others first this season -Putting thought into your gift list -Letting go of things that stress you out this season -Putting down your phone more during the holidays I also announce the Simple Holidays Challenge which starts December 1st as ...
Nov 27, 2018•38 min•Ep. 14
This is not your typical gift guide- this is an episode entirely focused on how to give gifts intentionally- how to use your specific gifts and talents to give good gifts, and how to think about others through the entire gift giving process, including shopping for that gift. You won't find ideas of dozens of new companies to shop from, but you'll be inspired to think twice about the way you give gifts this season, and how you can put your creativity into the gift giving process in a new way. My ...
Nov 20, 2018•56 min•Ep. 13
Today I'm taking you through a step by step process to help you find a way to focus your days on what is actually important to you. Minimalism is about eliminating the stuff and noise in our lives so we can focus on the good stuff- and processes/ routines help us make sure we actually follow through with that. This episode will take you through a process that can help you decide what is important to you and follow through with focusing on those things. In this episode, I discuss: Deciding what i...
Nov 06, 2018•41 min•Ep. 11
Today I'm interviewing Amy of Minimalista Mom and talking about her Zero Waste journey she's taken over the past year with her family! It's incredible how far they have come and the strides they have made, and she gives practical tips on how you can take steps towards minimizing your waste and caring for the environment. In this episode, I/we discuss: The podcast is changing...stay tuned for a bonus episode to see how! What zero waste is / Amy's reason for going zero waste The biggest challenges...
Oct 30, 2018•31 min•Ep. 10
Today I'm discussing the concept of enough in the second week of our "heart of minimalism" series. We're getting to the root of what minimalism is all about and talking about how to redefine enough for yourself, not just in your stuff, but in your commitments and life in general, too. In this episode, I discuss: What I'm Learning: Living with the mess... 3 strategies to help you define enough in your life Questions to help you pare down your possessions. Encouragements about "being" enough Thing...
Oct 23, 2018•27 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Desirae discusses a new mini-series, "The heart of minimalism" and starts out by talking about how gratitude practices go hand in hand with minimalism. In this episode, Desirae discusses: How minimalism can steal your joy/ become a burden How practicing gratitude daily is actually proven to make you happier Three ways to practice gratitude in your everyday life How gratitude is related to minimalism, and the intentional living/ mindset part of minimalism Listener Question: Small...
Oct 09, 2018•29 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we discuss five reasons minimalism actually is beneficial for kids who live with a family that practices it. We think this is a huge reason to adopt minimalism as a family, and hope this conversation helps you see why we feel this way! In this episode, we discuss: What we're learning: Grocery Shopping on a budget and Rearranging the furniture Five major benefits of minimalism for kids How you can foster creativity in your kids' lives How minimalism can help you raise less entitl...
Oct 02, 2018•29 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we discuss: Taking a break from social media Why people are better than things How to start minimalism with kids when it feels impossible Four major benefits of minimalism for families Listener Question: Are there rules for minimalism? Things we mentioned/ other places to find us: Free Minimalist Startup Guide Desirae’s Instagram Podcast Instagram Podcast Facebook If you’re loving the podcast, it would be amazing if you’d take the time to review our podcast on iTunes! It will he...
Sep 25, 2018•32 min•Ep. 6
On this episode, we're talking from our own experience about throwing birthday parties for kids as minimalists, plus, approaching gift giving and receiving with grace and gratitude, yet making sure your house isn't overrun by stuff in the process. In this episode, we discuss: Hosting a large-ish party in a small home Tips for throwing birthday parties for kids as a minimalist family Alternatives to birthday parties with kids Gift receiving as minimalists Gift giving as minimalists Things we ment...
Sep 18, 2018•29 min•Ep. 5
This week we're talking about simplifying in a busy season. We know that the back to school season brings a much busier pace for many families, so we are discussing how you can keep things simple during a season like this. This doesn't just apply to back to school, but any busy season. Minimalism isn't just about decluttering- it's something you can adapt into your entire life. That includes your schedule, your mindset, and the way you intentionally live out your life. PS: Sorry about any backgr...
Sep 11, 2018•43 min•Ep. 4
We're talking about our journey from living in a four bedroom home to a much, smaller two bedroom one, the struggles, and why ultimately, it's been a great change. We'll also talk about how you can be a minimalist no matter your home size, and how to be content right where you are. PS: Sorry about any background noise. We’re not professional podcasters. We’re a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace, We’re doing our best! In this episode, we discuss: Why we bought a four bedr...
Sep 04, 2018•34 min•Ep. 3
So you've decided minimalism is right for you? What's next? Here are some steps you can take! PS: Sorry about any background noise. We're not professional podcasters. We're a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace :) We're doing our best! In this episode, we discuss: How we started when we first became minimalists Areas we decluttered first The most satisfying areas we decluttered Suggestions for starting out Having a "why" for minimalism Being ruthless with your stuff Listen...
Sep 04, 2018•27 min•Ep. 2
In this episode you'll learn about who we are, why we're starting this podcast, our journey to a more minimalistic life, and how it has benefitted our family. PS: Sorry about any background noise. We're not professional podcasters. We're a couple just wanting to share our heart! Give us some grace :) We're doing our best! We want you to know we are far from perfect. We're constantly learning about minimalism ourselves, learning what it looks like to make it most beneficial for our family, and th...
Aug 31, 2018•22 min•Ep. 1
