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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

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 Morning Lists Sponsors: Prepdish: Get 2 weeks Free Kyrgies: Get 15% off your order

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 subscription with code Minimal-ish

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 Minimalish for 15% off your order Solid Gold  

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 Rachel's Website Find Rachel on Instagram Find Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors Book of the Month- Use code Minimal-ish to get your first book for 9.99 Feals- Get 50% off your first month Little Passports- Use code Minimalish to get 15% off any subscription.  

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 build positive habits into your life. Because an intentional life is one where we have some of the decisions that help us live better on autopilot. Links: Atomic Habits My conversation with Rachel of the Sage Family Podcast on Habits/Routines. Find me on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists (one of my favorite routines/habits) Sponsors: Feals- Get 50% off your first month's subscription Gaia Natural Cleaners- use code minimalish toget 20% off your order through the end of May  

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

Join us today as we talk about The New Normal and all the things helping us through this crazy time. Nicole on Instagram Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram The Podcast Website Sponsors: Feals - 50% off and free shipping on your first order. Kyrgies.com - 15% off your order

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 Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Solid Gold Kyrgies.com

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

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 Getting Started with Minimalism Resource Stuck at Home Resource Today's Sponsor: Feals

A short episode addressing the current chaos, getting real about how I'm feeling about it all, and hoping to help you feel less alone, if nothing else.  desiraeendres.com/stuckathome

Today I talk with author Christine Platt, who shares her minimalish adventures over at @afrominimalist. She is such an inspiration, and today we talk about her journey to minimalism, her journey to writing diverse childrens literature, and how we can create mirrors and windows for our kids. I hope you enjoy this warm and lovely conversation with Christine! Links:  Christine on Instagram Get Christine's Books Desirae on Instagram Slow Living Challenge A guide to getting started with minimalism Sponsors: Prepdish - Get your first 2 weeks free Laurel Springs - Get a waived registration fee

Today I have two guests on (for the first time ever) to chat about real self care and making self care happen in our lives. "Self Care" has become a buzzword, and maybe an overused one, but the concept is an important one to discuss, and an important part of an intentional life. Join me as I chat with the hosts of "Not Your Mother's Podcast" all about simple ways to make self care happen, getting over the roadblocks that keep us from it, and what "real" self care even means. Links: Not Your Mother's Podcast Raising Children You Like - Online Academy Not Your Mother's Podcast on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Minimal-ish Book Club Sponsors Kyrgies.com - Get 15% off your first purchase with code minimalish Native Deodorant - Get 20% off your first purchase with code minimalish

This week's episode is my monthly Q&A with my friend Catherine of @theminimalcolonial! We approached the topic of health and fitness this month - we hope it encourages you if this is an area of discouragement in your life! //Links// Faster Way to Fat Loss Instant Loss Cookbook Alive App (what Desirae Uses) Mari Fitness (what Catherine Uses) Home Workout Options Mentioned Heather Robertson (hiit/ cardio/ strength) Beachbody on Demand Blogilates Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets for Simplifying Meals (not mentioned, just wanted to share!) Instant Pot (linked is a different brand but the one I have) Crock Pot Vitamix //Other Links// Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website //Sponsors// Native - get 20% off your first order with code minimalish20 Sunbasket - get 35 dollars off your first order with code minimalish Thanks so much for listening in, friend!   

Today I'm chatting with you solo about some ways to combat discontentment + this concept I like to call "Happy home Hour" which is a way I work towards making maintenance decluttering and simply taking care of my home into my week. In the first half of the episode we dive into contentment a bit, and I talk to you about some ways I've found myself discontent and some things that can help us combat that discontent feeling. Maintenance decluttering is one of them! We then dive into chatting about a system I use to do that! I hope you enjoy listening - here are links I mention: Other episodes on contentment: 32 + 33 Other episodes on priorities: 20 Simple Morning Lists Find me on Instagram Head to my website Sponsor: Laurel Springs - register with a waived registration fee for listeners of the show!

I love minimalism- so much so that I talk about some aspect of it pretty much every single week. But I was also intrigued to have a conversation with my friend Indiana, who doesn't love the concept of minimalism, mostly because she's wary of the trend. Through our conversation, we uncover that it's not true minimalism that she doesn't love, but what is portrayed of it. We talk about other ways to seek peace other than through simplifying our possessions, though we both agree that is one way to do so. It's a fun and important conversation - especially when we place so much responsibility on minimalism as a fix all, which it simply isn't. Links + Things we talk about: Indiana's Podcast (Today By the Way) Indiana on Instagram May Designs Hourly Planner Desirae on Instagram Podcasting Course (discount available through the rest of the week) Sponsors: Prepdish: 2 weeks free Bombas: 20% off your first purchase   Thanks so much for listening!    

Can Homesteading be for everyone? Many of us will probably never live "off the grid" or even grow our own food, but how can we take principles of homesteading and benefit from bringing them into our everyday life? We can all benefit from this aspect of getting back to the basics and slowing down. I talk to Stephanie Leaf about slowing down, her definition of Simple Living (which I absolutely love!), her family's journey with homesteading, and practical steps for cooking from scratch that any family can implement. Links: Patreon Book Club / Course Stephanie's Website (for recipes and more!) Stephanie's Simple Living Guide Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Sunbasket: Get $35 off your first order with code minimalish

The longest title ever for an episode that covers all kind of different questions! Catherine and I are back at it, answering your questions! Once a month we tackle questions we get from you! Remember that we're not experts on all of these topics, but rather coming to you with a REAL perspective and sharing what works for us - we hope it will inspire you to find what works for you (and maybe feel less alone in what you're struggling with!) // We mentioned a lot of things in this episode // Minimal-ish Book Club pickupplease.com Parenting Resources: Janet Lansbury Podcast No Bad Kids (Janet Lansbury Book) Birds on a Wire The Highly Sensitive Child Debtkickinmom's Cookbook ---- Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website // Sponsors // Baked by Melissa- get 15% off with code minimalist Native - get 20% off your first order with code minimalish20 I always hand pick the companies I work with and I'm grateful for our sponsors that help make minimalish possible! ---- Ever wanted

Today I chat with Megan Jedlinksi - fellow minimal-ish toddler mom and former personal stylist all about how (and why) to have less in our closets, doing better with what we buy, and how we can simply show up in our everyday lives. I hope you leave this episode encouraged, friend! // Links // Megan on Instagram Megan’s Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website (access these show notes there!) // Join the Minimal-ish Book Club // Minimal-ish Book Club (Patreon) PS: Want to start your own podcast but don't know where to start! Podcasting has been such a huge blessing in my life and I want to help you get started - Check out the launch list I created at desiraeendres.com/podcastlist.