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Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

The Minimalist Moms podcast is designed to accompany you on your journey toward a more purposeful life. Through thoughtful parenting tips and meaningful expert interviews, we explore every aspect of intentional living - your mindset, daily rhythms, relationships, and, of course, your possessions. Your host, Diane Boden, invites you into conversations with a diverse range of voices, including Dana K White, Dawn Madsen, Ginny Yurich, Charles Duhigg, Gretchen Rubin, Joshua Becker, and many more

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31:14

Stop Dreading Mondays: The 3-Step Method to Less...

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2026/03/23

What if stress isn’t the price of success - but the thing stealing it? In this episode, Diane sits down with former C-suite executive and leadership advisor Amy Leneker to explore a simple, practical framework for breaking free from overwhelm. Drawing from her book Cheers to Monday, Amy shares how to identify different types of stress, shift your mindset, and apply a 3-step method to reclaim your time, energy, and joy. If you’re tired of dreading the week ahead or constantly pushing through, this

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The Wealth Strategy That Changes Everything | Kiana...

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2026/03/20

What if building wealth wasn’t just about money - but about compounding your entire life?In this episode, Diane sits down with Kiana Danial - CEO of Invest Diva and self-made multimillionaire - to break down “triple compounding,” a powerful framework to grow your income, investments, and mindset at the same time. From rebuilding her finances with just $500 to creating an eight-figure portfolio, Kiana shares the shifts that changed everything - and why “slow and steady” isn’t always the answer.If

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28:14

Rethinking Sleep Training: What Actually Supports...

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2026/03/19

Sleep is one of the most talked-about - and most emotionally charged - topics in parenting. But what if the conversation we’ve been having about it is incomplete?In this episode, I’m joined by therapist and pediatric sleep specialist Chrissy Lawler, author of The Peaceful Sleeper, to explore how sleep impacts not just our children - but our mental health, relationships, and overall family wellbeing. Chrissy shares how her clinical work revealed a surprising truth: many mental health struggles,

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28:55

[REPLAY] Lessons in the Mess: What Sibling Rivalry...

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2026/03/18

Note: I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!---------------------------------------This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.Is it possible that sibling rivalry holds the key to teaching kids grace,

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27:53

"Your Space is a Reflection of Self" | Gala Magrina

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2026/03/17

In this episode, Diane sits down with holistic interior designer Gala Magina to explore how our homes can better support our well-being. Drawing from her background in meditation, feng shui, and healthy materials, Gala shares how thoughtful design choices—from decluttering and intentional purchasing to biophilic elements and circadian-friendly lighting—can help create calmer, healthier spaces. She also encourages overwhelmed homeowners to start with the area of their home that feels like the biggest

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31:20

What Sugar is REALLY Doing to Women - Especially...

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2026/03/13

Today on the podcast, I’m speaking with biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé, known to many online as the Glucose Goddess. Jessie has helped millions better understand blood sugar and metabolic health, and she’s back with a new book, 9 Months That Count Forever, which explores how nutrition during pregnancy can shape a child’s long-term health.In our conversation, Jessie explains how what happens in the womb can influence a baby’s future through epigenetics - essentially switches on

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29:16

You’re Not Meant to Mother Alone: The Power of...

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2026/03/12

Motherhood was never meant to be a solo sport. In this episode, Diane sits down with Ashlee Gadd - founder of Coffee + Crumbs and editor of You’re in Good Company - to talk about redefining hospitality and building deep, meaningful friendships in the midst of busy mom life. Together, they explore why real community doesn’t require Pinterest-perfect dinners, but simple, consistent acts of showing up - often imperfectly. Ashlee shares how food becomes a vehicle for connection, why adult friendship can

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32:42

Play Isn't a Distraction From Learning, It IS...

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2026/03/11

In a culture obsessed with early achievement, test scores, and “educational” apps, are we overcomplicating childhood? In this episode, Diane sits down with developmental scientists Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, authors of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, to share a freeing, research-backed truth: play isn’t a break from learning - it is learning. Drawing on more than 40 years of research, they explore how joyful play strengthens the brain, how parents can “Reflect, Resist, and

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31:53

Discovery of Less: From Decluttering a CD Case to...

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2026/03/10

If you’ve ever felt like your calendar is running your life, this conversation is your wake-up call.In this episode, Diane sits down with minimalist thought leader and executive coach Chris Lovett to explore how a single frustrating moment - stepping on a CD case - sparked a radical journey from clutter to clarity. What began as physical decluttering evolved into something deeper: questioning busyness, corporate culture, and the internal rules that keep high achievers overworked and

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30:09

Navigating the Teenage Years with Hope, Grace, &...

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2026/03/08

The teenage years can feel like unfamiliar territory - for both parents and kids. In this episode, Diane sits down with author and Bible teacher Melissa Kruger to talk about what it means to raise teens with hope in a culture shaped by social media, constant information, and increasing isolation.Melissa shares how parenting adolescents today is different than even a decade ago, particularly when it comes to mental health and digital influence. Instead of leading primarily with rules, she encourages

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43:19

Good Kid Trauma: Why High-Achieving Adults Feel So...

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2026/03/06

In this episode, Diane talks with trauma therapist and parenting expert Maggie Nick about the hidden cost of growing up as the “good kid” - the responsible, high-achieving child who never caused trouble but often learned to ignore their own needs. Maggie explains how this pattern can follow many adults into motherhood, showing up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, and the pressure to keep everyone else happy. Together they explore “good kid trauma,” why even loving homes can unintentionally

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32:52

Help! I'm Ruining My Kids | Abbey Wedgeworth (Bonus...

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2026/03/05

There’s a quiet fear many mothers carry — but rarely say out loud:What if I’m messing this up?What if my impatience… my selfishness… my exhaustion… is shaping my kids in ways I don’t intend?In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Abbey Wedgeworth, author of the upcoming book Help I’m Ruining My Kids. Abby shares candidly about her early struggles in motherhood and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes the problem wasn’t her kids...it was her heart.We talk about what it really means to be a

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36:03

The Future of Food: What Regenerative Farming Really...

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2026/03/03

Confused by labels like “grass-fed,” “natural,” or “organic”? In this episode, Diane talks with Jenni Harris of White Oak Pastures about what’s really happening inside America’s industrialized food system - and why cracks are beginning to show. From fragile supply chains to soil depletion and greenwashing, they unpack the hidden costs behind cheap food and the promise of regenerative farming. You’ll learn how rebuilding soil and decentralizing food production can strengthen communities and increase

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29:15

Why We Get Triggered - And How to Stay Connected in...

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2026/03/02

Why do we say things we don’t mean in the heat of conflict? Why does connection disappear the moment we feel criticized, dismissed, or misunderstood?In this episode, Diane sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan, author of The Road Less Triggered, to explore what’s really happening when we get “triggered” in our closest relationships.Dr. Flanagan explains how conflict shifts us from connection mode into protection mode and introduces the powerful practice of “regulate, then relate,”

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[REPLAY] Herbalism Is for Everyone: Demystifying the...

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2026/02/27

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.Diane sits down with herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett for a deeply grounding and inspiring conversation about the healing power of plants. Together, they explore the ancient, globally practiced art of herbalism, and why it might be exactly what our stressed-out, fast-paced culture needs right now.From nervines and adaptogens to bitters and mushrooms, Rachelle gently walks us through how herbs can support sleep, digestion,

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38:08

Dopamine Kids: It’s Not a Willpower Problem |...

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2026/02/26

In this conversation, science journalist and former biochemist Michaeleen Doucleff (author of Hunt, Gather, Parent and Dopamine Kids) reframes everything we think we know about dopamine. It’s not a “feel-good” chemical - it’s a system that drives wanting and seeking, which today’s ultra-processed foods and digital apps are designed to exploit.We discuss why willpower alone doesn’t work, how to “curate cues” inside your home, and practical ways to retrain your family’s dopamine system - from

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33:10

Stop Trading Time for Money | George Thomas (EP438)

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2026/02/24

Managing family finances can feel overwhelming - especially when you’ve been conditioned to believe that working more is the only path to financial security. In this episode, Diane sits down with financial coach George to talk about simplifying money management, creating practical financial systems, and building long-term freedom without sacrificing your quality of life.George shares how he and his wife developed a values-based approach to budgeting, investing, and debt payoff that helps couples

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38:51

You’re Not Lazy. You’re Dysregulated. | Elyssa Smith

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2026/02/23

Burnout, people-pleasing, procrastination, and mom guilt aren’t personal failures—they’re signs of a nervous system stuck in survival mode. In this episode, Diane talks with Elyssa Smith, founder of Your Best Moment and creator of the Ultimate Self-Regulation Method, about why so many women feel overwhelmed and exhausted despite doing “all the right things.”Elyssa explains how emotional regulation—not time management or self-discipline—is the key to setting boundaries without guilt, ending

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30:26

Building a Business While Raising a Family: Doing...

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2026/02/20

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, so if this content is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episodes that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!--------------------------------Is it really possible to build a meaningful career without sacrificing your presence at home? In this conversation, Diane sits down with venture capitalist and

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[REPLAY] I Respectfully Disagree: The Lost Art of...

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2026/02/19

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.In this episode, we’re joined by speaker and author Justin Jones-Fosu to explore how respectful disagreement can be a powerful antidote to today’s growing loneliness epidemic. With half of Americans reporting just three or fewer close friends, we examine how fear of judgment, cancel culture, and surface-level conversations are driving disconnection. Justin unpacks concepts like the “dotted line dilemma” and the “illusion of asymmetric

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