The Decluttered Mom Podcast

This week’s episode is a guest interview with Katie, a stay-at-home mom who recently moved to a new home with her husband and their 2-year-old and 6-month-old children. Katie shares her experience of feeling overwhelmed after their move and deciding she needed a change.  Despite multiple attempts to declutter on her own, Katie joined Diana’s program and made a huge impact in their home. In this episode, Diana speaks to a member of Minimal-ish Starts Here about her decluttering journey and the benefits she’s experienced.We’ll also discuss the following:How the emotional obstacles portion helped her and her husband declutterThe additional challenges with ADHD and clutterThe family closetWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep044Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

When life gets busy, and our to-do list becomes never-ending, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The fear of missing something important can cause stress and anxiety. This is an Instagram Live recording of Diana as she works through her time management process to regain control and manage her tasks more productively.In this episode, Diana guides you through her effective 3-step process to overcome overwhelm and tackle your busy life head-on.We’ll discuss the following:Start with a brain release. If you haven’t already or need a refresher, listen to Ep009: Power of a Brain Release to learn about mentally decluttering.Prioritize your list into categories by writing a number 1, 2, or 3 or color-coding them. Anyway, that makes sense to you. Consequence driven tasksImportant but less urgent tasksLong-term tasks or tasks not needed this weekSchedule your tasks for the week by first starting with the most important ones.Resources in this EpisodeWaterproof Shower Notepad (not affiliated): Aqua NotepadDiana’s FREE Minimal-ish Starts Here Planner: Click here for the 2023 versionWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep043Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Do you wish you had more time for reading? Once we became busy moms, sometimes things we enjoy are the first thing to get axed from our schedule. But if you want to read more fiction, non-fiction, self-improvement, business, or just magazines, we must find ways to make it happen. In this episode, Diana explains how she created small reading goals to get out of her reading rut and back into finishing books.We’ll also discuss:How special reading was for Diana when growing upThe benefits of trying audiobooks or ebooksHow to break down books into small achievable goalsWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep042Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

If you missed the first two parts of this three-part series, be sure to listen to Ep039: Part 1 and Ep040: Part 2 of Diana’s ADHD Journey. Diana recorded the audio for this series during an Instagram Live in the summer of 2022.This week we wrap up the series with the final installment of a three-part series about Diana’s late diagnosis of ADHD.The information conveyed is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice but reflects Diana’s lived experiences.We’ll also discuss:Diana’s initial reaction to her finding out she has ADHDWhat was the advice that Diana’s doctor gave her once she was diagnosedResponds to live comments about medication, menopause, perfectionism, and declutteringWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/041Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

In this week's episode, you'll hear the second part of Diana's journey with ADHD. In case you missed it, make sure to listen to the first part, Ep039: My ADHD Journey - Part 1. This podcast series originated from an Instagram Live session during the summer of 2022.This week's episode is the second installment of a three-part series that follows Diana's experience with discovering her ADHD as an adult.The information conveyed is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice but reflects Diana’s lived experiences.We’ll also discuss:How ADHD shows up for Diana as an adult womanResponses to live comments on the IG LiveDiana’s ADHD evaluation processWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep040Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

This week, we’re starting a three-part series that focuses on a topic frequently mentioned in Diana’s DMs and our Member Community - her journey with ADHD. Managing a household and daily life can be extra challenging when you have ADHD, which is why we the series from an Instagram Live recording by Diana last summer.In the first episode of a three-part series, Diana shares her journey with her adult ADHD diagnosis.The information conveyed is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice but reflects Diana’s lived experiences. We’ll discuss:How underdiagnosed girls are with ADHD and the different types of ADHDDiana shares some challenges growing up When she first suspected ADHD might make sense! What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep039Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

This week Diana talks to Juliana, a mom of two kids, ages 3 and 2. After moving and having a new baby, she stumbled upon Diana’s Instagram account. She related to Diana’s Reels about being overwhelmed with the mental burden that often comes when you have extra stuff in your home. After working through the Minimal-ish Starts Here program, she created more time to do what she loves.In this episode, Diana learns why Juliana joined the program and what has changed since decluttering.We’ll also discuss:How awesome our member community is!Staying at home during the pandemic highlighted all the extra stuff for many people.Finding free time again after becoming a momWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep038Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

It’s April! Spring weather is around the corner in Denver, and it’s also Diana’s birthday month! Many people ask her about giving and receiving gifts around Christmas time and then again when they find out it’s her birthday. And while she doesn’t go all out for her birthday, she still gets asked by family and friends for ideas on what she wants or needs.In this episode, Diana shares some practical gifts she’d like to receive that don’t add clutter to her home or life.We’ll also discuss:What type of gifts would a minimal-ish mom want for their birthday?Prioritizing health as we get olderWhen family and friends as gift ideas, provide multiple price pointsFor tips about gifts and how to talk to family and friends about experience gifts, listen to Ep017: Dealing With Toys as GiftsWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep037Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

We’re doing another Q&A episode! Sometimes Diana receives questions about her life or requests for advice outside of decluttering or simplifying. Today she’s answering a few of them. If you like these question-and-answer episodes, let us know by leaving us a review.In this episode, Diana answers some personal questions that she receives from this community.Questions Diana answers in this episode:How did you get the milk smell out of your car?Do you experience angst with the extra time after decluttering, even though time is what you wanted?What age did you potty train?What did you study at University, and were you passionate about it?What is your favorite thing about the girls in this stage, and what are you looking forward to in the next?What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep036Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Today Diana interviews Olivia, a wife, mother of two daughters, ages 3 and 1, and a member of MInimal-ish Starts Here. Olivia’s family recently moved from a one-bedroom apartment to a four-bedroom home, so their house wasn’t full of stuff. But Olivia wanted more time to do things she loved and needed help with habits, systems, and routines. When Olivia joined the program, she realized she could declutter her home even more and decided to start at the beginning of the program.In this episode, Diana interviews Olivia about her journey to simplifying her life and removing the excess in her home.We’ll also discuss:What has changed since having fewer toys in the homeA few routines that have made Olivia’s home more manageableThe benefits of having a fully decluttered homeWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep035Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.