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Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Minimal-ish is a podcast hosted by Desirae Endres about striving to live with less of the things that don"t matter, more of what does, and pursuing intention in every area of our everyday lives and motherhood. We"ll talk about a realistic version of minimalism, family life, motherhood, work, caring for ourselves, budgeting and intentional finances, and everything in between.

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39:18

Distractions that are Keeping You from the Things...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/10/02

Today I have another edition of the Minimal-ish Replay series where I'm bringing back episodes from the archives that need a second (or first) listen. Today's replay is with Joshua Becker - it is the second time I had him as a guest on the show and it was a conversation I'll never forget about intentional living. We talked about his book, ⁠Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life.⁠ In his book, Joshua details 8 distractions that keep us from living an intentional

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43:44

303: This Moment Matters with Ruth Chou Simons

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/09/26

In today's episode, Ruth Chou Simons is my guest. Ruth shares insights from her book 'This Moment Matters,' and we talk about simplifying life, routines, our wardrobes, taking care of ourselves, screen time, and stewarding our time and resources well. Ruth focuses on a version of intentional living that I believe will help you center yourself on what matters most. I hope you listen in and enjoy!Links: Ruth's Website Ruth's Book Ruth on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Sponsor: Zocdoc: Find

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21:09

302: September Coffee Date: Overhauling Mornings,...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/09/15

Today I'm bringing you a Minimal-ish coffee date and answering the questions I like to ask every guest: What is something you're simplifying right now and what is something you're loving. I enjoy bringing you these lighter, fun episodes once a month and I hope you enjoy listening in to this one!Links: Desirae on Instagram Sponsor: Zocdoc: Find a doctor and book an appointment today at zocdoc.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:20

Taking Back Your Time, Finding "Balance," and Guilt...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/09/05

Today I am bringing you another episode from the archives! Now that we've hit 300 episodes, I'm bringing back an episode I think deserves a fresh replay each week!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

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42:27

301: Hushing Your Home with Myquellyn Smith (The Nester)

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/08/27

Welcome back to Minimal-ish for another guest episode! This week I'm excited to be sharing my conversation with Myquellyn Smith, also known as The Nester, all about her version of decluttering that she calls "House Hushing." She has a new book about this topic, and I just love her practical tips for decluttering our homes in a less overwhelming way. Listen in as we talk about for decluttering and decorating your home to create a peaceful, beautiful space, involving your family in decluttering, tips

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49:16

Stress Less for the Back to School Season (lunches,...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/08/25

Today's episode is part of a new Minimal-ish Mid-week Replay Series. Now that we've hit 300 episodes, I'm digging into the archives to bring back some of my favorites which I will bring you as an additional episode each week. You'll still get new episodes, but I want to bring my favorites back to the surface, too!It's that time of year when a shift in the routine is coming for many of us. Diana Rene is my guest today, and we're focusing on systems that can simplify some of the most overwhelming

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44:28

300: Behind the Microphone - Getting Vulnerable and...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/08/13

Today I'm bringing you an episode unlike our typical episodes here on minimal-ish. For our 300 episode celebration, I wanted to bring you behind the microphone and just share a little more vulnerably about the podcast journey that has spanned the last 8 years. Here's what you'll find:-The actual journey of the podcast: how it started, name changes, my own creative changes along the way. -Why minimalism is still meaningful all these years later. -Three big struggles I've encountered with

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54:32

299: Declutter Your Thoughts - Simple Ways To Feel...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/07/30

Today I'm joined by Mimi Bouchard, and I can't wait to share this conversation with you. We mention a discount code to try out her app, Activations, in the episode which you can find at activations.com/pod. In our conversation, we talk about simple, attainable ways to live with more intention and motivation in your everyday life. Whether you're striving to be more present in motherhood, more fulfilled in your career, or simply more intentional in the way you approach each day, you'll walk away

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28:26

298: For When Your Home is Overwhelming You - 6...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/07/24

In this episode, I'm sharing 6 questions that help me when my house gets to an overwhelmingly messy point. These questions aren't just about decluttering, because sometimes our house is overwhelming becasue we are in a season that is a little bit too busy for decluttering. I hope one or more of these questions help put you at ease (or help you take action) if your space is currently overwhelming you.Sponsor: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with

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47:14

297: Body Image, Social Media and How to Build...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/07/13

In today's guest episode, Erin Washington shares insights on the impact of social media on our kids and practical ways parents can foster confidence and healthy habits in their kids. She may be sharing mostly about how we can foster confidence in our kids, but her tips really hit me as someone who has struggled with body image most of my life. Her new children's book is called "I'm Just Like Me," and is a great tool to help us build confidence in our kids through reading together. Links: Erin's

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38:03

296: Getting Intentional about Screen Time (for Kids...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/06/26

Today I am bringing you a guest episode featuring Emily Feldpausch, a parent of three, educator, and author of The Unfollow Effect: Intentional Living in a Digital Age. After a personal experiment with social media revealed just how much technology was shaping her daily life, she became passionate about helping others cultivate healthier, more intentional digital habits. Emily encourages people to protect what matters most—their peace, presence, and relationships—while using technology in ways

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26:33

295: June Coffee Date: 2 Things I'm Loving, 2 Things...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/06/19

In this 3rd edition of our minimal-ish coffee date, I'm sharing some summer routines, what I'm loving about community-based summer camps, summer reading incentives, and a minimal-ish learning dealing with finances and a tight budget. I hope you enjoy listening in, and feel free to share some of your things your loving, simplifying and learning in my instagram DMs! Links: Desirae on Instagram Barnes and Noble Summer Reading for grades 1-6 Pizza Hut Book It Program for grades pre-k -

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38:04

293: Declutter the Basement, Garage, or Storage Area...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/06/05

A long awaited declutter with me episode is here! In January of this year I took time to accomplish a really tough decluttering project - my overrun-with-disorganized-storage basement. I'm here today bringing you the step by step process I took and what I learned in the process.Sponsor: Caraway Go to caraway.com/minimalish to get an additional 10% off your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:07

293: Simplifying the Summer with Diane Boden...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/05/23

REPLAY: Today I am bringing you a fun conversation with special guest Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms all about having a minimal-ish summer. Diane shares so many great tidbits in this interview, including: finding a balance of flexibility and structure for everyone, simple routines to make getting out of the house less stressful, prioritizing connection with our family, and even unique ways to make time for our own friendships as moms. I’m so excited for you to tune into this episode to kick off your

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30:20

292: Mother's Day Edition - How Minimalism has...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/05/08

Today I'm sharing another "coffee date" style solo episode with you (formerly known as mini solo episodes), but I'm doing it with Mother's Day in mind! I'm sharing 2 things I've been loving and why they've been a game changer for me in motherhood, plus three ways minimalism is impactful to me as a mom. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope you're encouraged to find your thing.Desirae on Instagram⁠ ⁠Minimal-ish Podcast Website Sponsor: Caraway: take an additional 10% off your

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32:45

291: Simplifying Showing Up and Going Deeper in Our...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/04/30

In today’s episode, I am so happy to welcome back Ashlee Gadd for an encouraging and practical conversation about friendship in motherhood and showing up for your people.Ashlee is a mother, writer, and founder of Coffee + Crumbs, and she has spent years helping women tell honest, beautiful stories about motherhood. In this episode, we talk about the role friendships play in our lives as moms—and how they naturally shift and evolve through different seasons of parenting, as well as her new book

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19:58

290: Are we even still "minimal-ish?" Shifting with...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/04/24

In this episode, I'm sharing my mid-minimal-ish life crisis moment when my husband said to me: Can we even call ourselves minimal-ish anymore? It was a series of conversations that made me reflect and redefine what minimalish means. We'll discuss the ebb and flow of clutter and the impact of life seasons on this minimal-ish journey. Listen in for an even more grace-filled version of minimalism that I personally need in this season, and maybe you do, too. Desirae on Instagram⁠

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46:35

289: Minimalism Stories with Dana Litz

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/04/19

For this week’s Minimalism Story episode I’m joined by Dana Litz, content creator and founder of Minimal Moves, to talk about what it really looks like to pursue minimalism over time—not perfectly, but through real-life ups and downs. Dana shares her personal journey with decluttering, from her childhood home to moving out—and even moving back in—and how each season shaped her perspective on stuff, space, and what truly matters. This conversation is a great reminder that minimalism isn’t a one-time

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67:58

288: 30 Day Experiments to Overhaul Your Health with...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/03/05

Tyler Moore, also known as Tidy Dad, is back on Minimal-ish for the third time—and it’s no surprise that you will leave this conversation with tons of actually doable ideas for simplifying the way you take care of yourself.The last time Tyler was on the show, we talked about his book Tidy Up Your Life and the idea of 30-day experiments instead of traditional New Year’s resolutions… and it had such an impact in sparking my own health journey in 2025. This time, we’re narrowing in on what those

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47:12

287: Making Friends as an Adult: The Good, the Hard,...

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood ·

2026/02/14

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Kristen Strong (author, mom of 3, and military spouse) for a heartfelt conversation about something so many of us wrestle with… friendship. Whether it’s finding new friends as an adult, navigating the awkwardness of starting over, or simply maintaining meaningful connections in a busy season, Kristen brings so much honesty and encouragement to our chat.We talk about the ups and downs of friendship through different life stages, the unique challenges of

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