

Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed Moms
Diane Boden
The Minimalist Moms podcast is designed to accompany you on your journey towards a more purposeful life. This includes every aspect: your mindset, daily routine, connections with others, and naturally, your possessions. Your host, Diane Boden, invites you to join her as she engages in conversations with a diverse range of experts such as Dana K White, Dawn Madsen, Ginny Yurich, Charles Duhigg, Gretchen Rubin, Joshua Becker and many more. Together, they delve into the realms of minimalism, intentionality, and embracing a life of simplicity.
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May 22, 2025 • 34min
Underestimated but Unstoppable | Mary Marantz (EP44)
What if the very things that once made you feel small were actually the source of your greatest strength? In this powerful episode, I’m thrilled to speak with author, speaker, and business coach Mary Marantz for an inspiring conversation around her new book, Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward Anyway.From growing up in a trailer in rural West Virginia to graduating from Yale Law, Mary’s story is proof that your beginnings don’t define your potential. We talk about what it really takes to stop living to prove your worth and start showing up from a place of confidence, clarity, and purpose. If you’re feeling stuck, small, or like you’re constantly trying to measure up - this episode is for you!Links Discussed in This Episode |Book: Dirt by Mary MarantzDr. Alison CookConnect with Mary:https://marymarantz.com/underestimated https://www.instagram.com/marymarantzhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/marymarantzshowBook: Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward AnywayAbout Mary|Mary Marantz is the bestselling author of Dirt and Underestimated, as well as the host of the popular podcast The Mary Marantz Show. She grew up in a trailer in rural West Virginia and was the first in her family to go to college before going on to Yale for law school. Her work has been featured on CNN, MSN, Business Insider, Bustle, Thrive Global, Southern Living, Hallmark Home & Family and more. She and her husband Justin live in an 1880s fixer-upper by the sea in New Haven, Connecticut, with their two very fluffy golden retrievers, Goodspeed and Atticus. Learn more at MaryMarantz.com.Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 22, 2025 • 58min
Finding Light While Raising Medically Complex Kids | Chelsea Kuhn + Amber Pierson of Lemon Cake (EP382)
What happens when a diagnosis changes everything? In this heartfelt episode, Chelsea and Amber share their journeys parenting children with medical complexities—from rare disorders and developmental delays to epilepsy and cerebral palsy. They open up about advocacy, self-care, and finding strength in community. A powerful reminder that even in the hardest moments, there’s hope in the small wins.Links Discussed in This Episode |Diane's Resource: Podcast: Diary of a CEO (Episode: Masculinity Debate: Are Dating Apps Creating A Generation Of Incels?! Lonely Men Are More Dangerous Than Ever!)Book: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip HeathStewart Bogle - The Resilient Souls CommunityVitamin String QuartetPrevious Episode: Stop Saying You Can't: Why Mindset & Community Are Keys to a Healthier You (Going Deeper)Burn Boot CampConnect with Lemon Cake:WebsiteInstagramBook: Finding Joy in the Journey Book (DISCOUNT CODE: MINIMALISTMOM for 20% OFF)Better Together PlaynasiumChelsea's InstagramAmber's InstagramAbout LemonCake |We’re Amber and Chelsea—two moms raising medically complex kids and choosing joy in the chaos. Instead of asking “Why us?” we say, “Why not us?” and lean into the beauty, mess, and humor of it all.Amber, a former teacher turned adaptive play gym owner, and Chelsea, a fashion-industry-vet turned homeschooling entrepreneur, met through Better Together Playnasium and instantly clicked.With four amazing kids between us—Kai, Kameron, Kinnen, and Wesley—we know the ups, downs, and surprises of parenting both neurodivergent and neurotypical children.That’s why we created Lemon Cake—a podcast and community for parents like us, where laughter, honesty, and encouragement meet. There are plenty of resources out there—but where’s the humor? The joy? We’re here to bring it.So like, share, and pull up a chair—because we’re turning lemons into lemon cake! Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 20, 2025 • 41min
I Respectfully Disagree: The Lost Art of Disagreeing Well | Justin Jones-Fosu (EP43)
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 insight,” showing how our assumptions often block true connection. He also shares practical strategies to foster curiosity, embrace open-hearted dialogue, and stay present—even when we disagree. This conversation is a compelling reminder that we don’t have to agree to connect—we just have to keep talking.Links Discussed in This Episode |Book: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah and Dr. Bruce PerryConnect with Justin:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInBook: I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided WorldAbout Justin|Justin Jones-Fosu brings energy everywhere—whether scaling one of the famed 7 Summits, dancing with his wife, or chasing after his four turbocharged kids. But his real passion? Elevating workplaces, one keynote, one training, and one course at a time.As the CEO of Work. Meaningful. Justin delivers 50+ keynotes a year, helping organizations climb higher with enchanting employee experience through meaningful engagement, belonging, and leadership that actually sticks.An author and workplace researcher, he’s written Your WHY Matters NOW, The Inclusive Mindset, and his latest, I Respectfully Disagree, a guide to navigating tough conversations in a divided world.With humor, insight, and research-backed wisdom, Justin doesn’t just speak—he creates experiences that leave participants not just informed but transformed.Episode Sponsors |Clear Intentions would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 20, 2025 • 36min
Summer Simplified: Systems to Stay Clutter-Free | Tracey Showalter (EP381)
Tracey Showalter, a professional organizer and mom of three, shares her expertise on tackling summer chaos. She offers practical strategies for busy families to establish kid-friendly routines and declutter effectively. Topics include simplifying meal prep, managing clutter from school year endings, and maintaining organization while juggling summer activities. Tracey's insights on fostering responsibility in kids and embracing a peaceful mindset ensure that listeners can enjoy a more intentional and harmonious summer.

May 16, 2025 • 47min
Learning Outside the Lines: Raising Curious, Capable Kids | Ginny Yurich (EP380)
Author and 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich joins us to share encouragement from her upcoming book, Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just By Doing It. We explore how real learning happens through everyday life—beyond checklists and pressure.Whether you're homeschooling, curious about it, or simply want to bring more intention into your child’s education, this episode offers practical insight, a fresh perspective on success, and plenty of permission to slow down and trust your gut.Links Discussed in This Episode |Previous Episode: Creating a Worldwide Movement Simply By Stepping Outside | Ginny Yurich (EP01)Book: Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head by Carla HannafordBook: Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Dr. Peter GreyBook: What Time is Noon?: Hilarious Texts, Ridiculous Feedback, and Not-So-Subtle Advice from Teenagers by Chip LeightonBook: The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahill BloomApologia BooksDegree FreeMathUSeeSpellingUSeeMystery of HistoryI.E.W. (Writing)Connect with Ginny:WebsiteInstagramBook: Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just By Doing ItBook: Until the Streetlights Come OnAbout Ginny|Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mom of five and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement encouraging families to swap screen time for nature time. A leading advocate for outdoor play, she inspires parents to connect with their kids in nature. Ginny is also an author, illustrator, and speaker with degrees in math and education. Her books promote a nature-rich childhood, with her latest title, Until the Streetlights Come On, releasing in November 2023.Episode Sponsors |Clear Intentions would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 13, 2025 • 33min
Playful by Design: How to Create Spaces That Spark Independent Play | Myriam Sandler (EP379)
In this episode, play and design expert Myriam Sandler—founder of the wildly popular Mothercould platform and author of the upcoming book Playful by Design—shares how to transform everyday spaces into intentional, low-stress zones that invite kids to explore, create, and play on their own. Myriam unpacks the psychology behind independent play, how to set healthy boundaries (without guilt), and why fewer toys can lead to richer experiences. With real-life insights from working with children of all abilities—including her own daughter with sensory aversion—Myriam’s approach is both practical and empowering. Whether you live in a small apartment or a spacious house, this conversation will leave you inspired to create functional, joyful spaces that work for the whole family.Links Discussed in This Episode |Diane's Resource: The Mother Self: Poems by Talia GutinConnect with Myriam:WebsiteInstagramBook: Playful by Design: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play About Myriam|Myriam Sandler is the creator of Mothercould a beloved kids' activity and family lifestyle community trusted by millions of families. As a mother of three, Myriam shares engaging, easy-to-follow video tutorials that offer accessible DIY play ideas, parenting hacks, family travel tips and more. Mothercould has grown to offer family friendly, problem-solving products now available at major retailers.Episode Sponsors |Clear Intentions would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 11, 2025 • 31min
Friendship Fails and Finding Your People | Kristen Strong (EP42)
Author Kristen Strong gets real about the highs and heartbreaks of adult friendship. From chasing connection after countless moves to learning when to let go, Kristen shares honest lessons on being a good friend—to others and yourself. If you’ve ever felt lonely or struggled to find your people, this episode is for you.Links Discussed in This Episode |Book: Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our JoysConnect with Kristen:WebsiteInstagramBook: Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk About Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again for the Friendships You NeedAbout Kristen|Kristen Strong, author of Girl Meets Change and Back Roads to Belonging, writes as a friend offering meaningful encouragement for each season of life so you can see it with more hope and less worry. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have three children. Together this military family zigzagged across the country (and one ocean) several times before settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 10, 2025 • 27min
Don’t React, Respond: The Pause Principle in Action | Cynthia Kane (EP41)
This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.What if you could handle workplace conflict without shutting down, blowing up, or backing away? Today we’re diving into a hidden crisis in the workplace: poor communication—a leading cause of corporate errors, costing companies hundreds of thousands each year. In this episode, renowned communication expert Cynthia Kane joins us to share insights from her new book, The Pause Principle, and how her SOFTEN method can help leaders and teams navigate high-stress conversations with clarity and respect. Cynthia opens up about her personal journey and how it shaped her approach to mindful communication—tools that can transform not only professional dynamics but also personal relationships. We explore how setting daily intentions, regulating our nervous system, and staying present can drastically reduce miscommunication and bring more peace to both boardrooms and dinner tables.Links Discussed in This Episode |Connect with Cynthia:WebsiteInstagramBook: The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations30 Day Pause ChallengeAbout Cynthia|Cynthia Kane helps people enhance their lives and relationships by teaching them how to speak to themselves, others, and their environment in a kind, honest, and helpful way. She has taught over 50,000 people how to change the way they communicate through her bestselling books (How to Communicate Like a Buddhist, Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, How to Meditate Like a Buddhist), DailyOM Courses (How to Communicate Like a Buddhist and Turn Off the Enemy in Your Mind), and the Intentional Communication Training Program. She is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor, certified breathing coach, and the founder of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute, LLC. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and two little kiddos.Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 9, 2025 • 24min
Jill Bialosky on Grief, Memory, & the Lives Our Mothers Lived (EP40)
In this deeply reflective episode, acclaimed poet and author Jill Bialosky joins us to share the heart behind her newest memoir, The End Is the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother. Unlike traditional memoirs or self-help books, Jill’s latest work offers a poetic, emotionally rich narrative told in reverse—from her mother’s death to her birth—unfolding a tender portrait of a woman shaped by love, loss, faith, and resilience. In this episode, Jill reflects on writing through grief, the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters, and how memory shapes identity. A powerful listen for anyone navigating loss, caregiving, or the quiet beauty of remembrance.Links Discussed in This Episode |Connect with Jill:WebsiteBook: The End is the Beginning: A Personal History of My MotherAbout Jill|Jill Bialosky's newest work of prose is The End is the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother. Her most recent volume of poetry Asylum: A Personal, Historical, Natural Inquiry in 103 Lyric Sections, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. She is the author of five acclaimed collections of poetry, four critically acclaimed novels, most recently, The Deceptions, a finalist for the Gotham Book Award, and a two memoirs, Poetry Will Save Your Life and New York Times bestselling memoir History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life. Her poems and essays have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s, O Magazine, The Kenyon Review, Harvard Review, Paris Review and Best American Poetry among others. She co-edited with Helen Schulman the anthology, Wanting a Child. She is an Executive Editor and Vice President at W. W. Norton & Company. In 2014 she was honored by the Poetry Society of America for her distinguished contribution to poetry.Episode Sponsors |Clear Intentions would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 8, 2025 • 40min
Organize First, Decorate Second | Whitney English (EP39)
Minimalism isn’t about living in a blank, sterile space — it’s about making room for what truly reflects you. It’s less about having less, and more about living with intention. On today’s episode, I’m chatting with designer and author Whitney English, about her brand-new book Organize First, Decorate Second. We talk about how to bring order to your space before you style it — and why a home that feels like you doesn’t have to feel chaotic.Links Discussed in This Episode |Previous Episode: Making Space for Balance with Whitney English (EP220)Book: The Next Right Thing by Emily FreemanConnect with Whitney:WebsiteInstagramSubstackBook: Organize First, Decorate SecondAbout Whitney|Whitney English believes in living a beautiful, intentional life — one rooted in gratitude, creativity, and growth. She’s built two seven-figure businesses from the ground up, holds a degree in interior design, and studied management at Parsons in New York. Her work has been featured in O Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and twice on the Today Show. In 2008, Country Living named her one of their Women Entrepreneurs. Above all, her favorite roles are wife to David and mom to their three kids.Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MINIMALIST10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy