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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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34:04

Clutter That Keeps Coming Back | Katy Joy Wells (EP437)

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2026/02/17

If you’ve ever decluttered your home only to find the mess creeping back weeks later, you’re not alone - and it’s not a willpower problem. In this episode, Diane sits down with Katy Wells, author of Making Home Your Happy Place, to explore why traditional organizing methods often fail busy moms. After realizing clutter was keeping her from connecting with her toddler, Katy began uncovering the deeper emotional and behavioral roots behind accumulation. We talk about why some spaces feel impossible to

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[REPLAY] Mindset Matters BEFORE You Enter Your Closet...

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2026/02/13

Did you know that shopping won’t solve your style struggles? If it did, you wouldn’t be struggling with a closet full of nothing to wear. The ultimate style solution starts with a mindset shift. Joining me today is former Hollywood stylist, Jammie Baker. Five years ago, she ditched the red carpet lifestyle to create a virtual styling business. Jammie empowers real women to find their unique style because she knows it’s not just about the clothes you wear, but the life you live in your clothes

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37:37

When Faith Feels Off: Embracing "Soul Friction" and...

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2026/02/12

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience. This episode is coming from a Christian perspective, 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!--------------------------------What happens when you follow all the “right” rules of faith - make the right friends, attend church faithfully,

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29:25

Tantrums vs. Meltdowns: Understanding Your Child’s...

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2026/02/10

Are tantrums and meltdowns really the same thing? Most parents treat them as interchangeable - but the difference matters more than we realize.In this episode, parenting expert Tia Slightham returns to the show to help us rethink what’s actually happening beneath our children’s behavior. She breaks down the key distinctions between tantrums and meltdowns, explains the deeper “why” driving these moments, and shares how our responses can either escalate or ease the situation.Tia also introduces her

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28:40

Relationship Intentionality: The Questions We Forget...

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2026/02/09

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!--------------------------------In a culture where busy schedules and unspoken expectations can quietly erode connection, how do we stay intentional in our relationships? In this episode, Diane

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29:16

How to Raise Resilient Kids Before Kindergarten |...

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2026/02/06

For those who are new here, I occasionally release bonus episodes that speak to a specific part of my audience. If this content is not what you’re looking for right now, feel free to explore the other episodes released this week - or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation you won’t want to miss.--------------------------------Resilience doesn’t start in middle school - it begins in toddlerhood. In this episode, Diane sits down with parenting and education expert Gigi Schweikert, CEO of

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28:20

Uncluttered Faith: How Minimalism Deepens Your...

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2026/02/05

For those who are new here, I occasionally release bonus episodes that speak to a specific part of my audience. This particular conversation is rooted in a Christian perspective. If that’s not what you’re looking for right now, feel free to explore the other episodes released this week - or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation you won’t want to miss.--------------------------------Bestselling author Joshua Becker shares how a pivotal conversation led him from pastoral ministry into a

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37:34

The Gift and Challenge of a "Spicy" Child | Mary Van...

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2026/02/04

Is your child deeply emotional, stubborn and seemingly immune to traditional parenting advice? In this episode, Diane sits down with parenting coach Mary Van Geffen, author of Parenting a Spicy One, to explore how to raise intense, big-feeling kids without crushing their spirit - or losing yourself in the process.Mary shares tools for staying calm during explosive tantrums, choosing connection over control, maintaining firm boundaries, and avoiding burnout when parenting feels relentless. If “gentle

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29:32

Why You’re Still Holding Onto That Treadmill (And...

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2026/02/03

As we head into late winter/early spring, the pressure to “get organized,” “purge everything,” and finally become our "most minimalist selves" starts to creep in. But what if our decluttering intentions don’t fail because of laziness - but because they’re rooted in guilt? In this episode, I’m joined by Ari Kimmelfeld, founder of Commonplace, a company rethinking how we buy and sell large wellness and fitness equipment. We talk about the items that often feel hardest to let go of - the big

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38:07

[REPLAY] The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness &...

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2026/01/30

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.What happens when a high-powered entrepreneur realizes that success has come at the cost of her well-being? After launching an award-winning sustainable fashion startup in Hong Kong, Michelle Jungmin Bang found herself in the emergency room, overwhelmed by years of stress. Determined to prioritize health for both herself and her family, she embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery, chronicled in her new book, SUN &

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35:47

What We Lose (and Reclaim) When We Put Down Our...

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2026/01/28

In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, how do we stay present in our real, physical lives? In this episode, Diane sits down with writer and educator Frank Possemato, author of How to Live an Analog Life in a Digital World, to explore how we can reclaim presence, depth, and real connection without abandoning technology altogether.Frank shares how digital overwhelm reshapes our attention, relationships, and even our sense of self - and offers simple, inexpensive practices to take

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31:11

The Feelings We're Not Supposed to Have About...

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2026/01/27

Motherhood is often framed as either blissful or broken - but most mothers live in the in-between. In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist and author Dr. Margo Lowy to explore maternal ambivalence and the conflicting emotions many mothers feel but rarely name. We talk about why feelings like resentment, grief, and overwhelm can coexist with deep love, how unrealistic expectations fuel guilt and burnout, and why these “darker” emotions are a normal part of real-world parenting.Links Discussed

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36:33

[REPLAY] Becoming a Super Communicator | Charles Duhigg

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2026/01/23

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.What makes someone a great communicator—and can anyone learn this skill? In this insightful episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg joins the conversation to discuss his latest book, *Supercommunicators*, where he breaks down the science of effective communication. Charles challenges the idea that great communicators are simply born that way, revealing instead that communication is a learnable skill rooted in

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39:51

Don't Burn Your Own House Down: How to Reconnect &...

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2026/01/22

Marriage rarely falls apart all at once - it erodes slowly through disconnection, unmet expectations, and everyday pressure. In this episode, relationship expert Lindsey Maestas shares insights from her book Don’t Burn Your Own House Down, offering practical tools and hope for couples who feel distant, discouraged, or stuck. We talk about how small moments of neglect and resentment can quietly damage a marriage, why it’s possible to reconnect with the spouse you’re married to today, and how simple,

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35:12

Can You Really Potty Train a Newborn? Rethinking...

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2026/01/21

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!--------------------------------Can you really potty train a baby from birth - and should you? In this episode, we take a gentle, pressure-free look at Elimination Communication with Andrea Olson,

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You Don’t Need More Patience - You Need This Mindset...

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2026/01/20

What if a more joyful motherhood didn’t come from better routines, but from better thoughts? In this episode, Natalie Bacon of Mom On Purpose shares how learning to manage your mind can transform the way you experience motherhood.Natalie opens up about her journey from attorney to life coach and explains why mindset—not perfection or productivity—is the foundation for emotional well-being. We talk about practical ways to manage thoughts and emotions, navigate sibling rivalry, make peace with

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32:46

Healing After Betrayal: How to Rebuild Trust,...

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2026/01/18

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!--------------------------------Intimate betrayal doesn’t just break trust—it can shatter your sense of reality, safety, and self. In this powerful conversation, Tammy Gustafson, author of Broken

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[REPLAY] Reimagine the Transformative Power of...

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2026/01/16

When the topic of movement arises, it often evokes thoughts of exercise. However, we tend to underestimate the constant positioning and motion our bodies undergo throughout the day, affecting our muscles and joints. In today’s episode, author and biomechanist, Katy Bowman and I delved into the concept of "rethinking our position" and explored strategies for nurturing healthier movements of our body parts. (This conversation is an insightful follow-up to her first time on the show, back

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Before Auntie Anne's: Anne Beiler on Loss, Truth, &...

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2026/01/15

Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. These conversations will focus on interesting people I've come across that share similar values, perspectives and intentions expressed on the Minimalist Moms Podcast.Before she became the founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Anne Beiler was carrying deep grief and hidden trauma. In this powerful conversation, she shares her journey from a quiet Amish upbringing to devastating loss, healing, and redemption. This episode

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31:14

The Mini-Economy That Teaches Kids How Money Really...

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2026/01/14

What if teaching kids about money didn’t require complicated systems, allowances, or stress? Today’s guest has spent years studying how children actually learn about money - not through lectures or rules, but through lived experience. And after watching families struggle with stress, confusion, and mismatched expectations, he realized something powerful: kids don’t need more information about money - they need practice.Stephen Day is an economist, educator, and the author of Teach a Kid to Save

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