The Decluttered Mom’s Instagram account has steadily grown over the past five years to almost 140,000 followers, which is mindblowing! Instagram is a creative outlet for Diana that she enjoys. It’s also where she connects with all of you in stories, reels, and comments. And she loves connecting with this community in her DMs. There is success in having an Instagram Reel go “viral” in that more moms can find The Decluttered Mom, relate to the content, and get some tips on how to make their lives ...
Mar 14, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This episode is longer than usual, and the topic is a little different than a typical episode, but Diana wants to share an important lesson that was helpful in her life. It’s really tempting to stay in our comfort zone, especially in the past few years, and not add anxiety, worry, or fear to our lives. Diana was told years ago by business coach James Wedmore, “Growth happens out of your comfort zone.” Challenging yourself to be okay with being uncomfortable, whether with something big or little,...
Mar 07, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Have you ever wondered what starting your decluttering journey with us would be like? Or what makes our program different? Listen to a new member share why she joined, what’s changed since joining, and the benefits she’s learned along the way. In this episode, Diana speaks with a new member of Minimal-ish Starts Here, Alex Wilcox. Alex is an artist, wife, mom of three, and work-from-home-mom speaks to Diana about her current stage of life and describes her home and how it makes her feel. She als...
Feb 28, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
If you’ve followed Diana on Instagram for a while, you know she likes to time-block her calendar and days. But overall, it helps to get things done! It helps get some tasks started and others finished. In this episode, Diana explains her specific time block for errands and how she uses it to complete tasks. We’ll also discuss: How you trick your brain into getting those low-interest errand tasks done and off your to-do list Schedule it in a way that works best for you and your schedule, but bulk...
Feb 21, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Are you stressed over meal planning? Do you like cooking but maybe you’d like a break once a week? Then you’ll benefit from listening to this episode. Diana isn’t a fan of cooking, but she’s learned to understand it’s ok! You don’t have to enjoy everything you need to do for your home or family. Some things just need to get done. In this episode, Diana shares an easy-to-implement tip for giving your primary home cook a night off. We’ll also discuss: Why Diana has been off her meal planning game ...
Feb 14, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
How is 2023 going for you so far? If you didn’t have success in January with your New Year’s resolution, you could restart at any time. A new month is a great time to trick your brain and start over again if that’s something you want to do. So many of you shared a recent headline with me. Whether it was a quote or a meme, you sent it my way. Professional tidier and best-selling author Marie Kondo said she’s “given up tiding” after having three kids. So let’s talk about it! In this episode, Diana...
Feb 07, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 28
A very special guest joins the show today. It’s “Miss Six,” Diana’s six-year-old daughter. Listening to another child’s perspective on organizing and decluttering is a great way to start discussions with your children. Or listen together with them! To listen to Diana’s interview with her older child, visit Ep018 - Kids Decluttering Advice . In this episode, Diana speaks with her six-year-old daughter about decluttering and organizing. We’ll also discuss: Miss Six talks about donating and organiz...
Jan 31, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 27
When people talk about mindset shifts, it can be great, or it can be a little toxic. If we start thinking that everything in our life needs to be perfect and we always need to be positive, it could bring up a negative view of ourselves when that doesn’t happen. That isn’t real life! You can apply a mindset shift in a way that is healthy, and that will benefit you and your family. In this episode, Diana discusses a favorite mindset shift that she applies to motherhood to help slow down, appreciat...
Jan 24, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Have you ever wondered what to do with the sentimental items you decide to keep after decluttering? When we talk about decluttering, it doesn’t mean getting rid of everything. Save items that remind you of a memory or a time in your life. What is saved will look different for everyone but having a process for these items makes it easier to store them and keep them safe. In this episode, Diana shares two types of memory boxes she uses in her family. We’ll also discuss: Using photo boxes for each ...
Jan 17, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Does the thought of your digital photos overwhelm you? With our phones always with us, we take more pictures and videos than ever. All the duplicates, blurry photos, random screenshots, and similar photos can add up! Then there are so many photos we don’t do anything with because the great pictures get lost in the clutter. In this episode, Diana shares two simple methods to help you declutter your digital photos. We’ll also discuss the following: Our 5-Day Decluttering Challenge was the biggest ...
Jan 10, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It’s the new year's first episode, which means it’s a fresh start! Diana is excited about 2023 and all her ideas to help you this year. As a busy mom, having excess creates more challenges in many ways you might not think of right away. And when you declutter, you see benefits in more areas of your life than just your home. In this episode, Diana discusses three ways clutter is stealing the little free time you have as a busy mom. We’ll also discuss: What happens to your home when someone in you...
Jan 03, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 23
If you celebrate Christmas or any holiday in December, towards the end of the year, moms can be in full exhaustion mode. You’ve likely been in go, go, go mode since Halloween, and now the new year is right around the corner. There’s hope for a new beginning—a fresh start. When you decide what your resolution, or goal, will be for the new year, decluttering is the one resolution you need. When you think of anything that you want to achieve, whether it be improving your health, relationships, educ...
Dec 27, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We’re back! Diana and her family moved during the break. There was so much to manage between the old house, new house, contractors, sick kids, and all the things! But she’s mostly unpacked and so excited to be back this week! After a longer-than-expected break, Diana is back just in time for a holiday episode. It’s Christmas week, and if you celebrate, you know how wonderful and magical it can feel but also so overwhelming and stressful at the same time. Moms have an unfair amount of things they...
Dec 20, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Have you ever caught yourself switching from one social media app to another and thought it was wayyyy too long?? You start on Instagram, then that get’s boring, then you switch to TikTok, then that gets boring, then it’s on to Facebook, and then you switch to Reddit. It just goes on! It’s almost like an instinctual need to keep consuming information and getting that next dopamine hit. In this short episode, Diana shares an app that’s helped her drastically reduce the time she spends on social m...
Oct 04, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Do your kids love reading and have many books at home? Or maybe you want your kids to love reading but don’t want books all over the place. Diana shares how she manages her kids' book collection. She also discusses a change she made with their family board games and how it freed up space in her front hall closet. In this episode, Diana shares two quick organizational tips when it comes to books and board games that can easily be implemented in your home. We’ll also discuss: Using a Kindle for bo...
Sep 27, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Diana talks with a VERY SPECIAL guest on this episode. Her eight-year-old daughter, also known as Miss 8! She shares some great tips on decluttering and organizing. In this special guest episode, Diana and her daughter, Miss 8, discuss five valuable tips to help you and your kids while decluttering. They’ll also discuss: Ways to organize your special items and collections How it feels when your home is decluttered When to know if it’s time to donate a toy and make another child happy What can yo...
Sep 20, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today Diana answers a question that she gets pretty often. How do I get people to stop buying so many gifts? It’s a tricky question and situation to navigate. People like showing love to others through gift gifting, and they get excited to see your kids happy opening the gift. No one wants to offend someone or create other issues. But you also don’t want more stress than needed when you’re on your journey to simplify. In this episode, Diana shares how to address gift givers and the amount, or ty...
Sep 13, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Getting your kids involved with household responsibilities is fantastic! But sometimes, what we try to implement is too hard, physically or mentally, for their age. And that can be frustrating for both parents and kids! This often leads to a negative connotation with chores, and then it becomes more of a battle. Let’s make it fun and exciting! Let’s teach them, slowly, the skills that will equip them with how to manage a home when they’re an adult. In this episode, Diana shares practical, concre...
Sep 06, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Today’s episode is another guest interview. Our guest today is Jess Smith, a wife and mother of 5-year-old twins and a 2-year-old that lives in Waco, Texas. Jess shares all the ways she tried to get control of her home prior to joining Minimal-ish Starts Here. And how she went from a self-proclaimed “messy house” to feeling less overwhelmed. In this guest interview episode, Diana talks with Jess about her journey to creating a decluttered home and how much easier it is to manage her household af...
Aug 30, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week is the final installment of our three-part series, all about back-to-school tips for busy moms. Diana provides some examples of the jobs her kids do that help with home management and the school week. There are also tips that are easy to complete weekly for yourself to make the week run smoother. And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter! In part three of our special three-part series, Diana shares her final tips that you can implement befor...
Aug 23, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week Diana shares more back-to-school tips for busy moms to ease some stress during the school year. By taking a little extra time to get organized, you can help reduce the daily stress during the week. And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter. In this second part of a special three-part series, Diana shares more tips that you can implement before school starts or anytime throughout the school year. We’ll also discuss: How to make snack time eas...
Aug 16, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It’s that time of year when the to-do lists grow, and it can get overwhelming trying to keep up with all the back-to-school tasks. In this special three-part series, Diana shares tips for busy moms on how you can get ahead of the game and make the school year less stressful. Being prepared ahead of time will absolutely help you, and your children, throughout the school year. And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter ! In this special three-part series...
Aug 09, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Diana spent a couple of days earlier this year interviewing women who have either completed or are working through her signature decluttering program called ‘Minimal-ish Starts Here.’ Guests shared their experiences with decluttering and learning how to tackle getting rid of the excess in their life. In this episode, Diana talks with Julia, a mom, and wife who recently went through the Minimal-ish Starts Here program. She shares her journey with decluttering, and the ah-ha moments she had during...
Aug 02, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Maybe you find yourself spending too much time on social media or your phone in general. And that’s how you connect with people, but it also feels like you aren’t present in “real life.” Sometimes it brings joy and entertainment, and other times it brings guilt or shame. If you’re looking for ways to take control of your digital life, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Diana shares how she’s placed boundaries around social media and overall phone usage while still recognizing that it...
Jul 26, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
With so much on everyone’s plate, it’s hard to remember all the things! Using a tool called a brain release can drastically reduce the overwhelm and lift some of the mental burdens of trying not to forget anything. Diana does a brain release once a week and schedules tasks according to priority but still allows room for flexibility. In this episode, Diana walks through all the steps of how she completes a brain release and why it’s so helpful in her everyday life. We’ll also discuss: Some prompt...
Jul 19, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We already have so much on our minds regarding our schedules, decisions we need to make, and responsibilities. There’s so much to think about every day. Diana is always looking for ways to make her life easier and the people she helps lives easier. One of those things involves baskets. Something that’s simple but can help reduce decision fatigue and overwhelm daily. In this episode, Diana shares where and how she uses baskets in her home that make everyday life a little easier. And also how to i...
Jul 12, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Have you ever thought about the number of items on the surface of your refrigerator? What about all the horizontal spaces in your home? Diana shares a study that compares the number of items on your fridge with the rest of your home’s appearance. She gives quick tips and examples of simple changes you can make in your home that will make you feel better. In this episode, Diana shares what she learned about visual clutter and how it affects our overall mood. And a small change you can make today!...
Jul 05, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Sometimes routine tasks can feel overwhelming or like you just don’t want to do them. Diana shares how she approaches day-to-day tasks that may not be her favorite with concepts she’s learned in business courses. Using them in her home management, motherhood, and overall daily planning, she's been able to make those mundane tasks feel a little bit easier. In this episode, Diana discusses some business concepts that she’s applied to her home and personal life that helped make her daily tasks feel...
Jun 28, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
For our first interview episode, Diana talks to Sabra Martin, a new mom of 3 who works full-time and decluttered her entire home in the second fast time frame that Diana has heard to date. Sabra shares her journey to living a decluttered life and what finally helped her stop filling up her home after decluttering multiple times in the past. In this episode, Diana and Sabra discuss living Minimial-ish and how much it has helped her home and life. They’ll also discuss: When Sabra knew she needed “...
Jun 21, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
If you have kids home for summer break, the change in routine can sometimes be stressful. Summer schedules with kids can be very detailed and scheduled to the hour, or they cannot be scheduled at all. If either of those works for your family, great! If not, and you’d like to learn a different way to plan your summer, then this episode is for you. In this episode, Diana shares how she adjusted her schedule for summer break and provides tips to help with your summer schedule. We’ll also discuss: A...
Jun 14, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
