On today's episode, I am honored to interview one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. Her new book, I Just Haven't Learned That Yet, is full of stories of how we cope with unexpected change, letting go of previous seasons, and embracing the present. I know Shauna's grace filled words and wisdom will encourage you just as they did for me. We discuss: -The namesake of her book and her family's mantra: "I Just Haven't Learned That Yet." -Coping when life no longer looks the way you planned it ...
Mar 31, 2022•34 min•Ep. 129
Does a baby really need the 150+ items you'll find on an "essential" registry checklist? The answer, of course, is no, and today I'm bringing four tips/ mindset shifts to help us stay minimal when we are shopping for baby (and even our growing bodies) while pregnant. Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsor: Unidragon - Get 10% off your purchase with code minimal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2022•24 min•Ep. 128
Today I talk with you solo and transparently about budgeting mistakes my husband and I have made on our debt free journey that have made it really hard for us to make any progress. I share 8 mistakes along with how we changed them to make budgeting easier and make it make more sense for us and our family. My hope is that if you can relate to budgeting and finances feeling hard, what we've learned along the way might help you make some simple yet effective changes as well! Sponsors: Indeed: Get a...
Feb 24, 2022•24 min•Ep. 127
Today I talk with Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget! I love how Allison makes paying off debt and budgeting easier to understand. Her mission to make women feel condient in their finances is one I have personally benefitted from, and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you today! Today, Allison and I talk about: -Her debt free story -Impulse spending and Allison's personal struggle with it. -How to tackle the habit of impulse spending -How debt can play into our identity and what to ...
Feb 10, 2022•44 min•Ep. 126
Remember: It's okay to change your mind. At least, that's what I'm reminding myself. All about the change you'll see here on the MINIMAL-ISH podcast. Find me on instagram: @desirae.endres Podcast Website Free getting started guide to decluttering/ minimalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 04, 2022•13 min•Ep. 125
Today I talk with Patrice Washington, best selling author and speaker, all about her 6 pillars of wealth, pursuing purpose in our work and lives, and redefining wealth. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast and I believe it will meet you wherever you are at and encourage you! Thanks for listening in! Today we talk about: -Patrice’s story and why she is passionate about what she does. -Work Life Balance: What a purposeful workday looks like for her, including how and wh...
Jan 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 124
Today I talk with Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less, author of Messy Minimalism. Rachelle and I talk about how perfectionism can be debilitating on our road to a less cluttered life, and how we can move past it and define minimalism for ourselves. Forgive me for my technical difficulties in this interview, which you won't notice until the end. Our conversation was cut slightly short because of tech issues, but I also talk a little bit about what you missed in my recap at the end of th...
Jan 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 123
If you haven't set goals yet for the new year, there is still time! This isn't your typical goal setting episode. We focus in on reflection prompts and a few ideas for "goal setting" for the new year that might be a little gentler or more attainable than your typical lengthy new year's goal setting session. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if nothing else, I hope it gives you some space to reflect as we begin a new year. Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast website My most popular goal setting ...
Jan 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 122
Coming to you with a holiday episode on making the season less about stress and more about what is meaningful to you this time of year. Plus, a little bonus chat about gifts and minimalism! Today's Sponsor: Prepdish: prepdish.com/withintention for two weeks free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 121
I've missed you! I took a long break from the podcast - unexpected - details of why can be found in this episode! What else can you expect from this episode? I decided to come back with a Q&A. I put out a question box on instagram to see what you all wanted to hear about, and the questions fell under three categories: pregnancy/baby, minimalism, and work. I hope you enjoy this episode - cozy up with a warm drink & we'll catch up on some things! Links: Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning ...
Nov 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 120
Keep meal planning simple this back to school season - or any season that feels busier for you. This episode is full of tips that my guest and I truly use to keep things simple in the kitchen, especially when life feels a little more complicated. Meal planning can be one of the most time consuming things we do for our families and ourselves - from planning to shopping to prepping. So, when we have less time, what are some ways we can simplify it while continuing to nourish our families with heal...
Aug 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 119
Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with Christy Wright. We talked all about balance - what it means and why we are always in search of it. I absolutely love Christy's take on balance, the way it looks different in different seasons, and how we can achieve it. We also talk about to - do lists and calendars and ways we can make them actually work for us. You can pre-order her book here: Take Back Your Time Find Christy on Instagram Find Desirae on Instagram This Week's Sponsors: Ind...
Jul 29, 2021•48 min•Ep. 118
Today I'm talking with professional photographer, Jenna Arvidson, all about photos of our family: the ones you take and the ones taken of you. Most of us have a smartphone which can make us feel the pressure of constantly capturing the moments of our kids and lives in general- but sometimes the phone/photos can be a distraction and keep us from being present, and almost always we take about a million but only print out a few. Today, Jenna gives us tips on how to get the photos we will actually c...
Jul 14, 2021•46 min•Ep. 117
Today I'm sharing a bit of my own body image journey. The first half of the episode is reflection that I hope you'll find relatable, while the second half is more actionable, with steps you can take to find more confidence in your body today. This topic is important, especially as we approach summer, and I hope you'll find some value in today's episode! Sponsors Ana Luisa - Get 10% off with code analuisa.com/intention code: Intention Plushcare- Sign up today at plushcare.com/intention Learn more...
Jun 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 116
Today I talk with personal stylist Jammie Baker about how we can dress our current bodies with confidence. Yes, even in our postpartum, post-kids bodies. We talk all about the process of finding a personal style that works, curating a closet full of clothes that fit our bodies NOW, and how to let go of the ones that don't. We also talk about actionable and simple steps to getting started, along with tips to getting dressed and feeling confident this summer. I love this conversation because it is...
Jun 18, 2021•44 min•Ep. 115
Let's declutter an overwhelming space together today - this episode can apply to any "catch all" space you have in your home! I don't have all the answers, but we are doing this together. My catch all closet now has a purpose and it's a breath of fresh air - I hope you'll feel the same when you're done decluttering. Tune in & declutter with me! Today's sponsors: Ancient Nutrition: Use code intention at ancientnutrition.com/intention to get 20% off your first order Plush Care: Go to plushcare...
May 20, 2021•27 min
Today we are decluttering again together - I walk you through what my decluttering session looked like as I decluttered my daughter's room- specifically her clothes. Her clothes seem to multiply even if I don't bring them into the home, so this is definitely a point of overwhelm for me. I answer the question "what do I keep" when it comes to kids clothes for future siblings, and I also talk over the mindset shifts I've had around kids clothes, and how I declutter as I go instead of always waitin...
Apr 30, 2021•33 min•Ep. 113
Today I'm taking you on a decluttering session with me! This is part of a new series where we will go room by room together and I'll let you in on my thoughts as I declutter. Decluttering used to be a major topic on the podcast, and I could use some maintenance decluttering. Springtime brings about the motivation to bring peace to our homes, so let's do it together. For the first episode, I go over questions to ask yourself if you have a hard time letting go of things or feel guilt over doing so...
Apr 16, 2021•34 min•Ep. 112
Today I'm talking about the one in one out rule - a very basic rule of maintenance decluttering. However, I'm not just talking about our stuff. I talk about how this rule can apply to our days and our minds as well. I specifically dive deeper into how this rule can help declutter our days/minds to go along with the many episodes of burnout we've had so far this year on the show. I get real about something that has been missing from my days, and my one in, one out to help add it back in. Links: P...
Apr 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 111
I hope you enjoy today's conversation on all things books and reading! I have been so inspired by Alissa's journey to reading 100+ books last year, and have enjoyed following along with her as she continues to read an impressive amount in 2021. Join us in a fun and informative conversation on reading, habit building, reading with toddlers, and book recommendations! Links: Find Alissa on Instagram Alissa's recommendations: Adult books: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by...
Mar 31, 2021•53 min•Ep. 110
Today I'm talking with you about a new mantra I've been telling myself: It's okay to take time to adjust. I talk you through what this has meant to me and what it could mean for you, and take you through how I personally apply it in my own life with a list of non negotiables and bare minimums. My hope is that this episode provides some grace and freedom if you've been in a season of change and adjustment. Sponsors: Public Goods - Get a 15$ credit towards your first order with code intention at p...
Mar 19, 2021•25 min•Ep. 109
Today I'm talking with Lauren Jones, a mom of 3 (3 and under) about simplifying how we feed our families and just life in general. I hope you enjoy our conversation and find encouragement in the idea of not overcomplicating things as you listen in. //Sponsors// Green Chef - 90 dollars off your first order with code 90intention Prose - 15% off your first order at prose.com/withintention We are grateful for our sponsors and their support in helping make With Intention possible! We hand pick our sp...
Mar 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 109
Today I'm talking about the "burnout prevention plan" I created for myself and encouraging you to do the same! Find my other two recent episodes on a similar topic here: Pandemic Burnout Q&A Losing Yourself In Motherhood, Burnout, and Anxiety Sponsors: Prepdish: Get 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/withintention She's Birdie: Get 15% off your first order at shesbirdie.com/intention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 05, 2021•30 min•Ep. 108
Today I'm talking about a topic that was requested quite a while back by a listener: Growth Mindset. Specifically, I talk about how it can be a game changer when it comes to building habits, and I spend time talking about what a fixed mindset is vs. a growth mindset, and how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. We'll also talk about how this might help you declutter your home as well! I hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. ...
Feb 25, 2021•37 min•Ep. 107
Today I'm honored to have my friend Sarah Erichsen on the podcast to share her story of anxiety and burnout that she has struggled through over the past year. She shares her story vulnerably and includes several tips for women who feel like they have lost themselves in motherhood, or held off a passion that is so much of who they are due to taking care of little ones. If you've ever felt like you've lost a bit of yourself along your motherhood journey, or if you've struggled with anxiety and bur...
Feb 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 106
This podcast has been on a journey of its own - and I'm here to tell you all about it before you hit play. It will help with any confusion, I promise! I'm so glad you're here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2021•8 min
Today I am bringing back the Q&A we used to do on the podcast once a month! My Q&A cohost Catherine Williams from @themilspousemanual is here to answer questions with me and we cover some things you might be feeling if you've been stuck at home for the greater part of the last year (so many of us have!) Grab a cup of something warm, listen in, and remind yourself you're not alone in feeling these things! Find Catherine on Instagram here Find Desirae on Instagram here Podcast Website //Sp...
Feb 04, 2021•53 min•Ep. 105
Today I talk with Stephanie Seferian of The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast. We talk about what it looks like to walk in a realistic way, incrementally towards a more eco friendly life. While "zero waste" often feels unattainable, Stephanie gives us the "why" and the "how to" when it comes to realistically taking small steps towards a more sustainable life. Links:Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie's Podcast Sustainable Minimalists Book Desirae on Instagram Sponsors:Audible: Get a free trial of aud...
Jan 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 104
Today I'm sharing my journey with healing my relationship with movement, food and my body - a journey that I'm still on but that I've shared quite a bit of on instagram. I've gotten requests to share it as a podcast episode, so here it is! I fully believe the way we approach our health and the relationship we have with food and our bodies is a huge part of an intentional life. I talk about: -Messages the health/ fitness industry sends us -How eating less isn't really a good long term solution fo...
Jan 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 103
Today's episode will motivate you to dig a little deeper and look inside yourself for the root of your money habits. A great way to start this year is to get intentional with your finances - a life changing but tough change to make. I'm honored to have Rachel Cruze as my guest today for this important conversation. We talk about: -"Money Classrooms" and how the way we grew up affects the way we look at (and spend) money. -Money habits related to our money classrooms -Tips for saving money -Budge...
Jan 07, 2021•31 min•Ep. 102
