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Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Minimal-ish is a podcast hosted by Desirae Endres about striving to live with less of the things that don't matter, more of what does, and pursuing intention in every area of our everyday lives and motherhood. We'll talk about a realistic version of minimalism, family life, motherhood, work, caring for ourselves, budgeting and intentional finances, and everything in between.
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Episodes

Reflecting on the year: Acknowledging the hard, looking for the good, setting intentional goals.

Today's episode is a little bit different. I think reflection is so important, so as we come to the end of the year, I'm asking questions and guiding you through a reflection on this year, along with encouraging you to set intentional goals based in what truly matters to you. We even end with one of my favorite things: a surrender list as we move to next year! Links: Simple Morning Lists Podcast Website Hustle Free Goal Setting //Sponsor// This episode is sponsored by Public Goods, a one stop sh...

Dec 11, 202026 minEp. 95

A Values Based Holiday Season: On Less Pressure, Less Consumerism, Frugality and Everything in Between with Kat Steck

Today I talk with one of my favorite people on the internet, Kat Steck, all about simpifying this season and celebrating it according to your own values. We discuss gift giving, putting less pressure on ourselves to do things we don't want to do, making new traditions, less consumerism, frugal traditions, and more. Kat just created an extremely affordable course diving deeper into all of this which you can find here. Links: Simplify the Season Kat on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Websit...

Dec 04, 202038 minEp. 93

10 Quick Tips for Working From Home - Full Time, Part Time, With Kids, Etc. Plus an Important Mindset Check

Today we're talking all about working from home - I give 10 different tips total (okay, really 12 if you count the first 2 that apply across the board), but we break it up into two different sections. I've worked from home in some way, shape, or form for four years now. I worked part time in the margins of my full time job, then in the margins of stay at home motherhood, and now I work full time from home. While all 10 can probably apply to most situations, the first five apply more to full time...

Nov 13, 202030 minEp. 98

A Quick Guide to Intentional Holiday Shopping + How We Do Secondhand Christmas

Today's episode is a practical one on getting ourselves in the right mindset to take the time and space needed to shop intentionally this season. We talk about list making, giving ourselves enough time, different ways to be more intentional with our shopping/ spending this season, and I go a little more into detail about how we do secondhand shopping for Christmas in our house. I hope you enjoy this lighthearted yet purposeful chat about holiday shopping! //Links// Mercari (Get a 10$ credit for ...

Nov 05, 202025 minEp. 98

Adjusting Routines Amidst Life's Changes + Actually Adhering to Life-Giving Routines with Ashley Brown

I talk with Ashley Brown of Routine & Things today. We cover what it means to set life giving routines and be kind to yourself in the midst of following through with them. We also talk about what to do when a routine isn't working anymore in the midst of changing seasons and how to adhere to routines when you feel like you just maybe aren't a consistent person. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the topic and I know Ashley's perspective will encourage you! Find Ashley on In...

Oct 29, 202036 min

Focus on the Basics - Table the Rest

A short encouragement today - that you don't always have to strive to be and do all the things. In a season of change and transition, or in any season where you have a lot on your plate - if there's something you're striving for that is overwhelming you, this is an encouragement to table it for now. You don't have to fully let it go - just set it aside til things are less chaotic and you can decide to pick it up again. Listen in for more as we continue talking about seasons of change and transit...

Oct 22, 202016 min

With Intention Is Here! What You Can Expect (Trailer)

A short trailer explaining the change from Minimal-ish to With Intention - I wanted to do this for a long time, and I hope you love what is to come! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 20207 min

Adjusting to Full Time Working Mom Life - The Fears, Lies, and Learnings

I'm so excited to bring you the first episode of the podcast with the new name, With Intention! Check out the trailer I released to understand the change a little better! Today I'm diving into a question that I repeatedly got from listeners during the break I took with the podcast - how is it going? How are all the changes going? How is your new job? Because I got so many questions like this, and others related to adjustments and changes that life brings us, I'm starting a quick series for a few...

Oct 15, 202032 min

Bonus: 5 Quick Encouragements to help you Stop the Impulse Buying during Amazon Prime Day (or Black Friday, or any holiday sale at all)

A little mini episode that was on my heart in the midst of Prime Day (s) and all the other "holiday" sales going on right now! I hope this encourages you and makes you think a little more intentionally in your shopping this season. Stay tuned tomorrow for a little bit of change around this space :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202011 min

School at Home with Little Ones: Tips for Getting Started + Creating a Learning Environment at Home with Rocquel Jeter

In today's episode I talk with homeschooling mom of three (three under five!) about some tips + tricks to schooling at home, whether you are choosing to do so or have to do so due to the current pandemic. Enjoy this episode full of encouragement for creating a learning environment within the home. Links: Rocquel on Instagram 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You Podcast Website Sponsors: School Mask Pack Athletic Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 202041 minEp. 93

Room By Room: Tips for An Organized (and uncluttered) Kitchen with Alex Kozak

Join my friend Alex Kozak , a professional organizer, and me as we talk through decluttering + organizing the kitchen, and most importantly, keeping it that way! This is part of a new series where we will go room by room through our homes, one room per month! Listen to the end for a challenge to help you get started. Links: Alex on Instagram Alex's Website Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors: Thrive Market Prepdish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 30, 202045 min

A Minimal-ish Approach to Decluttering Any Room

We're celebrating one million downloads this week! Wow! Thank you so much for listening in and being a part of this community! Today I thought I'd take it back to basics for another week and talk about some reflections and processes that can help us apply a minimal-ish approach to any room. I hope this helps give you some motivation + clarity if you have an area to tackle in your home! Links: Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors: Feals Athletic Greens Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Jul 22, 202033 min

What does Intentional Living "Look" Like? - Back to Basics + How to Live Intentionally In the Midst of a Pandemic

Today we're going back to basics and talking about the definition of this elusive trendy phrase we throw around: "Intentional Living." Does it look a certain way? Is it only achievable for certain lifestyles? Let's discuss! We'll also talk about how we can live intentionally in the midst of a pandemic (4+ months into it and it looks like it won't be going away anytime soon.) How do we live fully + purposefully when the world feels so upside down? Links: Simple Morning Lists Podcast Website Spons...

Jul 17, 202031 min

How to Know It's Time to Make a Change + Getting Past What Holds Us Back (Plus, an announcement)

Tune in today for a pretty big announcement + an episode all about change. If you're feeling pulled towards any type of change in your own life, especially career change, this episode is for you! Links: Podcast Website Get Simple Morning Lists Goal Setting Episode Today's Sponsor: Bombas - Get 20% off your First Order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 202024 min

6 Simple Ways to Make Your Health a Priority (Simple, Realistic Lifestyle Changes)

Today I'm coming to you solo and talking about 6 simple ways we can make our health a priority for life, not just for a 30 day challenge. Sponsors: Every Plate use code minimalish3 to get your first box for 3.99 / meal Solid Gold head to solidgold.com/minimalish to see the deal of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 202024 min

Organize Your Photos (Without the Overwhelm) with Jen Brazeal

Today my guest Jen Brazeal is breaking it down for you - how can we organize our photos in an intentional way without feeling overwhelmed with the amount of photos or how behind we are in organizing them (you'll see that is the case for me!). I hope you enjoy this actionable episode! Find Jen on Instagram Jen's 5 Day Photo Challenge Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors: Natural Cycles Use Code Minimalish for 20% off an annual subscription Feals Get 50% off your firs...

Jun 22, 202043 min

5 Quick Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health When the World Feels Crazy

Today I'm bringing you a quick solo episode full of real talk and some simple tips to prioritize your mental health when the world feels crazy (kind of like it has all of 2020 so far). Links: Podcast Episode about The Joy of Movement Find Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsor: Little Passports: use code MINIMALISH for 15% off any subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 202024 minEp. 85

"Declutter" Your Work: Let Go of What isn't Working + Approaching Working Mom Guilt with Haley Williams

This week I have a conversation with Haley Williams- she shares her story of the many phases of working mom life she's been through, gives some work at home mom tips, helps us declutter our work, gives us permission to let go of what isn't working, and helps us approach the idea of mom guilt as working moms. Whether you work inside or outside of the home- this conversation will encourage you. Find Haley on Instagram Haley's Website Haley's Podcast Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morn...

May 27, 202040 minEp. 84

5 Truths about Stuff + Quick Tips to Stop Bad Shopping Habits

I'm coming to you solo today with a chat on stuff (material things) and what I've learned about it over the last 2+ years of my minimalish journey. I'm also having an honest conversation with you about impulse purchases and bad shopping habits and sharing 3 tips that help me cut back on this struggle in my own life. I hope you enjoy this short + to the point episode, friend! Links: Patreon - 3 Quick Things Podcast Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Little Passports: Get 15% off any s...

May 20, 202026 minEp. 83

Living on Wheels with a Family + Rest & Presence vs. Hustle Culture with Malinda Fuller

Today I'm talking with Malinda Fuller about her family's adventure living on wheels and traveling the country while they homeschool and work remotely. We also talk about "hustle" culture and the stories it tells us versus a life of presence and rest. I absolutely love this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well! Links: Malinda on Instagram Malinda's Website Get Obedience over Hustle Listen to the 3 Quick Things Podcast Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Kyrgies use promo code M...

May 13, 202051 minEp. 82

Less Perfectionism in Parenting, More Living Authentically + Truly Connecting with our Kids with Rachel Macy Stafford

Today I talk with Rachel Macy Stafford, the Hands Free Mama. She's a mom, New York Times Bestselling Author, and we're talking today all about the idea of living as our authentic selves rather than seeking perfectionism in who we think we are expected to be, and how living this way in our own lives can lead to true connection and less pressure on our kids. This conversation encouraged me so much, and no matter if you're a parent or not, this will resonate with you. Links Live Love Now Book Rache...

May 06, 202048 minEp. 81

For When You're Bad at Habits: A Secret to Actually Building Habits + Some Other Tips That Help

Today I'm talking with you solo about building habits- something I've struggled with for a long time in my life. I've slowly but surely overcome my struggle with building the habits I want into my life over the past few years, and I've taken a look back into my journey to see what has made the biggest difference. I'm sharing my biggest "secret" that I've discovered plus a few other tips that make a big difference. I hope this short episode gives you the encouragement you need to believe you can ...

Apr 29, 202027 minEp. 80

Feel like you're Struggling? How to Struggle W.E.L.L. with Emily Thomas

Emily Thomas, host of one of my favorite podcasts, Mom Struggling Well, joins me today to talk about how to get through when the struggle feels very real... like, you know, when you're living in the midst of a pandemic. We talk about her W.E.L.L framework to help us take action in the midst of struggle. Links: Emily's Podcast Emily on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Podcasting Course: Use code STUCKATHOME Sponsors: Laurel Springs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Apr 22, 202036 minEp. 79

Decluttering Basics, A Starting Point, Emotional Clutter, Routines + The Importance of Community with Diana Rene

Today I'm talking to my friend Diana Rene from The Decluttered Mom all about minimal-ish living, from the basics of getting started with decluttering, tackling emotional clutter, her most impactful routines, plus how community can impact our success when overhauling our homes. I hope this helps encourage you through any current decluttering projects you may be taking on, friend! Links: Join Diana's decluttering challenge (begins April 6th) Join the Minimal-ish book club Diana on Instagram Desira...

Apr 01, 202044 minEp. 77

How to Move Past our Fears + Get Unstuck with Jennifer Allwood

Today I talk with Jennifer Allwood, author of Fear is not the Boss of You, about why we so often feel stuck as women and how we can move past this feeling + move beyond our fears. She gives us tangible steps that we can put into practice in any season of life, and we also discuss this topic in light of the current pandemic we are living through. Links: Preorder Fear is Not the Boss of You Jennifer's Website Jennifer on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Native Kyrgies.com L...

Mar 25, 202036 minEp. 76

Decluttering The Konmari Way - An Overview + Getting Started with Mandy Yang

Today I'm talking with Mandy Yang, A Konmari Consultant Trainee, all about the Konmari method for decluttering your home. This is one of the most well known methods for decluttering, and Mandy tells her story about how Konmari helped her family declutter for good and get out of debt, plus gives us a step by step and tips for getting started. If you're looking to declutter your home, this episode is a great place to start! Mandy on Instagram Mandy's Website/ Services Desirae on Instagram Free Get...

Mar 18, 202044 minEp. 75
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