The Decluttered Mom Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos that happens once your kids come home after school? Today, you’ll hear from a very special two-time guest as she shares her after-school checklist. In this episode, Diana talks to her daughter, Miss 9, about her after-school routine.You can find Diana’s FREE after-school checklist here: https://www.dianarene.com/checklistWe’ll also discuss:The benefits of having a checklist.How putting items in their designated homes makes the mornings easier.Ways to make checking off the tasks a fun activity.Some tips on how to create your checklists.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/ep064Find 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 are resharing an oldie but a goodie, the Power of a Brain Release! We are right at the start of all the fall and winter holidays, and all of the holidays tend to drive overwhelm. It can be challenging to remember everything with so many things to keep track of. One helpful method is a brain release, which can significantly decrease stress and lighten the mental load of trying not to forget anything.In this episode, Diana shares how she creates a weekly brain release to prioritize certain tasks while leaving room for flexibility.We’ll also discuss:Some prompts on how to get started and the steps to work through itAnd how to add it to your weekly scheduleThe free Minimal-ish Planner can be found here: https://www.dianarene.com/2023-planner and the 2024 planner is in the works!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/ep063Find 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.

Have you ever had difficulty getting started with a task or project? Maybe trouble completing one? There’s a productivity hack, or strategy, that helps kickstart productivity. And we just started implementing it in our decluttering program, Minimal-ish Starts Here!In this episode, Diana discusses the power of body doubling to kickstart productivity and overcome executive dysfunction.We’ll also discuss:What is body doubling?Listen to Diana’s journey to being diagnosed with ADHD here: Ep039: My ADHD Journey - Part 1How body doubling helps with ADHD or executive dysfunction.How we’re using body doubling in our decluttering program.Send me a DM on Instagram @the.decluttered.mom and share what topics you’d like to hear on this podcast.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/ep062Find 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’s episode is the second part of a two-part series. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, be sure to check that out first. You can find it here: Ep060 - Why I Keep My Kids Off Social Media - Part 1. Sharing pictures or videos of your children on social media is a controversial topic, and ultimately, it’s a personal decision that every parent needs to make for themselves.In this episode, Diana will continue to share her reasons for keeping her kids off social media.We’ll also discuss:The dangers of having your kids online.The odd social dynamics for children who are on large influencer accounts.Older kids are coming forward to share their experience of growing up as their parent's content for social media.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/ep061Find 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 kind of rare in current times for moms to keep their kids off of their social media. Even more so when in the mom-influencer space. Whether you choose to share your kids or not is a personal choice.In this episode, Diana gets personal and shares her reasons for choosing to keep her kids off of social media.We’ll also discuss:The expectations we have when we follow people on social media.When and why Diana decided to stop sharing her kids.The fears I have with putting my kids' identifying information online.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/ep060Find 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.

Decorating for different seasons can be challenging, especially if you want to avoid clutter. However, there are ways to achieve a seasonal look without adding unnecessary items. Whether you only decorate for big holidays or change your decor by season, Diana’s systems will help.In this episode, Diana shares five easy tips and tricks to help you keep a clutter-free home when adding seasonal decor.Tips in this episode:Use what you have first.Organize your decorations by season/ holiday.Know when to let unused decorations go.Supplement decor with anything new you want to buy.Replace your non-seasonal decor instead of adding.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/ep059Find 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.

One topic that resonates with many moms and that Diana receives many messages about is toys. What do we do with toys? How toys impact our child's play. How many toys are too many toys? Am I getting the right kinds of toys for my kids? It can be overwhelming and confusing when it comes to what we should be doing to help our kids when it comes to play.Have you ever noticed that your little one isn't interested in their toy collection? We'll share some eye-opening insights that might change your perspective on how many toys your child needs. We'll bust some common myths and get real about the benefits of a simplified play environment. Plus, we'll give you some helpful tips on decluttering and optimizing your child's playtime.In this episode, we’re sharing an oldie but a goodie. It’s the second episode we created, but it’s the most downloaded episode. Let’s talk about toys!We’ll also discuss:How do kids play when they have lots of toys compared to minimal toysWhat does research show about the number of toys that are best for childrenRelease the guilt around what you’ve done in the past and embrace having fewer toysWhat 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/ep058Find 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.

Are you thinking about the holidays yet or not really because it’s still August? We have approximately eleven weeks until Thanksgiving and are gearing up to host our Member-Only 10-week Challenge! That’s where we work through Diana’s signature course, Minimal-ish Starts Here, in small bite-size chunks together. To join this challenge and be ‘Decluttered by the Holidays,’ you can purchase Minimal-ish Starts Here (plus some excellent bonuses!) for 50% off until midnight on August 29th!Click here to join our program and the Member-Ony 10-week Challenge and be ‘Decluttered by the Holidays.’In this episode, Diana explains how to reduce stress during the holiday season.We’ll also discuss:Why having a decluttered home during the holidays will drastically decrease stress levels.What are some ways that we can lower our baseline stress level?Adding holiday decorations to a cluttered home might make it feel more messy.Our to-do list grows during the holiday season. Let’s set ourselves up for success in our home.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/ep057Find 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.

Have you implemented any of the tips from the previous episodes? If yes, send Diana a DM or leave a review because we’d love to hear how it helped!Are you interested in joining our giveaway? Click the link below for more information and how to enter.Back-to-School Giveaway: Click Here to EnterThis is the final episode in our 3-part Back to School series. Diana shares more practical and stress-free strategies to help make weekdays easier.Tips in this episode:Batch baking for the weekPick out all your child’s outfits for the week on Sunday to help with decision fatigue and searching for items in the morningFill up your gas tank and clean out your car on SundaysDo a brain release when you’re starting to feel overwhelmed. Find more details on Ep009: Power of Brain ReleaseChecklists! Click Here to get Diana's kids' checklistsWhat 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/ep056Find 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.

Are you struggling with the back-to-school chaos? I’m sharing six practical, stress-busting strategies, from snack time tips to tools for managing school schedules. Remember, there's a chance to win $300 for your back-to-school needs too. Let’s make this school year the best one yet!Are you interested in joining our giveaway? Click the link below for more information and how to enter.Back-to-School Giveaway: Click Here to EnterThis is the second episode of a three-part series. Diana shares more practical strategies for managing back-to-school stress and schedules.Tips we discuss in this episode:Dodge the snack time funk by creating a master snack listKeep the first weekend after school totally clear and low keyCreate 1:1 time with each childLoad your planner/calendar with all the back-to-school thingsUse alarms or use personal assistants to give you countdowns and reminders to be ready for schoolHave snacks ready to avoid hangry kidsWhat 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/ep055Find 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.