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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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34:34

Can Ancient Faith Heal Modern Burnout? | Josh Nadeau...

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2026/04/22

In this episode, Diane sits down with philosopher, artist, and founder of Sword and Pencil, Josh Nadeau, to talk about his book, Heaven Meets Earth: A 40-Day Journey of Transformation Through the Nicene Creed. Josh explains how the Nicene Creed - written in 325 and foundational to historic Christian belief - can serve as a stabilizing anchor in a time marked by distraction, burnout, and cultural noise. We discuss how intentional living can take shape through small, daily practices, and how this

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30:45

Redefining "Selfish": Choosing a Life That Feels Like...

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2026/04/21

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.In this episode, Diane sits down with author and Faherty Brand co-founder Kerry Docherty to talk about her memoir, Selfish, and the idea of redefining what it means to choose yourself. Kerry shares how the concept of “selfishness” emerged during couples

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28:07

Return on Energy: Rethinking Success, Ambition &...

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2026/04/20

In this episode, Diane sits down with executive coach, author, and founder of Career Frame, Carrie Fabris, to talk about redefining success, ambition, and motherhood. After more than 20 years in corporate leadership, Carrie shares two pivotal turning points - one in 2014 that led her toward coaching, and another in 2019 when she realized her career no longer felt aligned. She left corporate just before the pandemic and rebuilt her work in a way that better reflected her values. We talk about her

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28:14

Teaching Kids to Trust Their Voice: Boundaries,...

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2026/04/17

In this episode, Diane sits down with pediatric emergency medicine physician and sexual abuse prevention advocate Dr. Bronwyn Carroll to talk about how parents can approach safety conversations with clarity and confidence. Dr. Carroll explains why these discussions should be treated as standard injury prevention - no different than seatbelts or smoke detectors - and how building a family culture of open communication helps children trust their instincts and speak up when something feels off. This

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46:10

From "Me" to "We": Why Fertility and Hormone Health...

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2026/04/17

In this episode, Diane sits down with Vida Delrahim, co-founder of WeNatal and former Nike Senior Marketing Director, to talk about rethinking fertility, hormone health, and family wellness. After experiencing miscarriage and navigating parenthood later in life, Vida shifted her focus from brand marketing to reproductive health, with a mission to move the conversation from “me” to “we.” We discuss why fertility is not just about getting pregnant, but a foundation for long-term hormone balance,

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33:33

[REPLAY] From Numbing to Thriving: A Year of Radical...

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2026/04/16

This episode is a part of the Clear Intentions series.Diane sits down with Katie Day to explore her journey of radical habit transformation. After the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a deeper reevaluation of her life, Katie committed to eliminating alcohol, sugar, social media, and negativity for an entire year—an experiment that reshaped her identity, habits, and sense of purpose. In this conversation, she shares what she learned about the brain’s capacity for change, the power of intentional living,

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28:24

Capable Kids: The Key to Helping Children Thrive |...

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2026/04/14

Today’s kids face more anxiety, stress, and pressure than ever before. In this episode, I sit down with therapists and parenting experts Sissy Goff and David Thomas to talk about the missing piece many parents overlook: capability.Capable kids believe they can do hard things. They face challenges with confidence, bounce back from setbacks, and keep going when life gets complicated. Drawing from more than fifty years of combined counseling experience, Sissy and David share practical, research-backed

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35:26

Finding Hope in Hard Seasons | Kirby Kelly (Bonus...

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2026/04/10

Today’s guest invites us to consider this question: What if God is not absent in your hardest seasons - but actively at work, stitching together something beautiful in the middle of it? In this conversation, Diane sits down with author Kirby Kelly to talk about her new book, The Fabric of Hope, and what it looks like to trust God in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. We talk about what it looks like to move from anticipating trauma and living in anxiety to casting our burdens onto Christ,

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30:33

[REPLAY] Healing Through Hobbies: The Science of...

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2026/04/10

What if the key to better health isn’t found in a pill bottle - but in community, creativity, and connection? Today I’m joined by author and researcher Julia Hotz to talk about her new book, The Connection Cure, where she uncovers how movement, nature, art, service, and belonging can transform our well-being.From dementia care farms in Norway to social prescribing programs around the world, Julia shares powerful, real-life stories of how people are healing through human connection. We dive into how

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31:31

When You Love Someone in Recovery | Caroline Beidler...

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2026/04/09

Today’s guest says that when we talk about addiction, we often focus on the individual but rarely on the people standing right beside them.The parents, the spouses, the friends… who so deeply want to help, but often feel like they’re walking on eggshells - unsure if what they’re doing is actually supporting healing… or unintentionally making things harder.In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Beidler, a licensed social worker and author of When You Love Someone in Recovery, to talk about what it

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36:45

Are You Drifting Apart? The Tiny Habits That Make or...

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2026/04/08

In this episode, Diane sits down with Casey and Meygan Caston, co-founders of Marriage 365 and authors of The Marriage Habit, to explore why modern relationships often feel strained - and what we can do about it. They share how today’s culture of constant distraction, convenience, and digital noise can quietly pull couples apart, leading to what they call “the drift.” But more importantly, Casey and Megan offer tools to rebuild connection. If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are just a

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33:08

How Relational Literacy Makes Us Better Mothers |...

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2026/04/07

What if love isn’t something you simply find - but something you learn? In this episode, Diane sits down with relationship expert Robin Ducharme, author of Real Love Ready, to explore the idea that healthy, fulfilling relationships are built through something she calls “relational literacy.” Robin shares how our earliest relational patterns shape the way we show up in love, parenting, and everyday interactions - and why healing those patterns is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. If

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32:18

Money Isn’t the Goal: Building a Financial Life With...

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2026/04/03

What if the goal of money isn’t just more - but meaning? In this conversation, Diane explores a refreshing and purpose-driven approach to personal finance inspired by Good Money by John Coleman. Rather than following the traditional formula of earning more, saving for retirement, and checking all the expected boxes, this episode invites you to rethink your relationship with money from the ground up. Together, we unpack how to align your finances with your values, prioritize purpose in your work,

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27:35

You're a Morning Person (Yes, You): Reframing the...

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2026/04/02

In this episode, Diane sits down with bestselling author Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her new book, How to Love Your Morning, and why renewal doesn’t have to begin with a rigid 5 a.m. routine. Jennifer shares how grief after her father’s passing reshaped her relationship with mornings - turning dread into a gentle invitation to hope.Together, they explore why she prefers the word ritual over routine, how to identify your unique morning archetype, and how to create a personalized, faith-filled

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35:39

The Season No One Talks About: Finding Hope in Life’s...

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2026/04/01

In this episode, I sit down with author Adriel Booker to talk about what she calls “the crisis after the crisis” - that disorienting, in-between space where life no longer looks the way it once did, but the path forward still feels unclear. Drawing from her book Tethered to Hope, Adriel shares how these liminal seasons - while often uncomfortable - can become places of deep transformation. We talk about the quiet ways God meets us in uncertainty, why we don’t have to grip hope as tightly as we

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35:28

Minimalism That Actually Works (Even When Life Feels...

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2026/03/31

What if minimalism wasn’t about having less - but about making space for what matters? In this episode, Diane sits down with Kelly Foss of the Millennial Minimalists podcast to talk about how minimalism extends beyond your home. Kelly shares how embracing a “perfectly imperfect” approach helped her navigate stress, decision fatigue, and major life transitions with more clarity and intention. From simple decluttering strategies to mindset shifts around consumption, this conversation offers practical,

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31:12

You’re Not Burned Out - You’re Carrying Too Much |...

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2026/03/30

What if you’re not broken - but simply carrying too much? In this episode, Diane sits down with psychologist and coach Danielle Dowling to talk about the invisible weight so many mothers carry - burnout, emotional labor, identity loss, and the quiet pressure to “do it all.” Through honest conversation and practical tools, Danielle shares how to support your nervous system, set boundaries, and begin reconnecting with yourself in the middle of everyday motherhood. If you're overwhelmed, resentful,

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29:16

How to Stop Doing Everything for Your Teen - Without...

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2026/03/26

What if chores and cooking weren’t just tasks - but tools for raising confident, capable teens?In this episode, Diane talks with Katie, a mom of four, about shifting from control to collaboration - helping teens build independence through real-life skills like cooking, responsibility, and decision-making. From reducing anxiety to strengthening communication, Katie shares simple systems that give teens ownership while still maintaining clear boundaries.If you want to raise teens who feel confident,

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37:02

Water Safety for Kids: The Simple Steps That Could...

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2026/03/25

Drowning is fast, silent, and often happens with adults nearby - so what are we missing?With Spring Break and summer travel approaching, Diane shares a timely conversation on what every parent needs to know about keeping kids safe in and around water. From the surprising statistics to the simple systems that save lives, this episode breaks down practical, doable steps - like assigning a “water watcher,” choosing the right swim lessons, and avoiding common safety mistakes many families unknowingly

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26:06

For the Days You Feel Stuck: Finding Quiet Hope in...

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2026/03/24

What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned - and you’re just trying to get through the day?In this episode, Diane sits down with author and poet Tanner Olson to talk about navigating grief, burnout, and uncertainty with honesty and quiet hope. Rather than offering quick fixes, Tanner shares how small moments can help you move through hard seasons with more gentleness.If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next, this conversation offers simple, comforting reminders that you’re

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