Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Today I'm talking with Rachel Nielson, host of the 3 and 30 podcast, all about ways we can "declutter our motherhood." We talk about topics that range from a practical way to find joy in the everyday, mundane moments, to decluttering all the "shoulds" we put on ourselves in motherhood. Rachel also shares about her struggle with depression in early motherhood. I know this is a conversation that will leave you feeling encouraged and less alone after you listen.Links:Simple Change SummitRachel's websiteRachel on InstagramRachel's course she mentioned3 in 30 podcastDesirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsor: Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're diving deep into the reason why we so often feel the temptation to over consume things we don't actually need, why we would want to change these habits, and how we can become more conscious consumers in an "influencer world."This episode was inspired by the craze of the "Stanley Cup" - a trendy reusable water bottle. I'm digging into the story of this cup, what it says about influencer marketing, and more importantly, how we have the power, as a consumer, to change our habits. The second half of the episode is full of actionable steps like questions to reflect on and different ways we can challenge ourselves so we can have real, lasting habit change in our buying habits - starting with thinking or pausing before we buy.Links:Desirae on InstagramVox article mentionedPodcast WebsiteSponsor:Green Chef: Get 60% off and 20% off your next two months at greenchef.com/60minimalish using code 60minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Alli Williams of FinancALLI Focused. Alli has one of my favorite perspectives I've heard on budgeting, paying off debt, and working towards our financial goals, and that is one that is free of a depravation mindset. Today we talk all about why budgets often fail, what we should be doing BEFORE we budget, and we also spend a lot of the episode discussing knowing our values when it comes to our finances so we don't find ourselves caught in comparison and spending our money on things that don't truly matter to us.Wherever you're at in your financial goals and whatever your financial literacy looks like, I know this conversation will encourage you as we start a new year.Links:Alli's Group Coaching Program, Flourish FinanciALLIAlli on InstagramDesirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsorThank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this episode! Get 15% off at oneskin.co with code "minimalish" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is my personal pause as we start the new year. It's a chance for me as your host to reflect, celebrate some minimalish milestones, and share what I've got planned for the podcast in 2024.In the 2023 Podcast Recap segment of today's episode I share:-the top 5 episodes of the year-Fun statistics to celebrateIn the "looking ahead" segment, you'll hear:-A few fun things coming up on minimal-ish this year-Some of my goals for the year and how I'm approaching goal setting this year.I hope you enjoy this episode. I'm looking forward to 2024 here on the minimal-ish corner of the internet with you!Sponsor:Earth Breeze Eco Sheets: Get 40% off at earthbreeze.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode piggy backs off of episode 212, our annual goal setting episode. Today we go over four other ways to set goals or just plan intentionally for 2024. We go over setting a word for the year, setting goals on a monthly or quarterly basis, a 24 in 24 list, and more.This episode is meant to spark ideas for your 2024 planning, and even if you're not a goal setter, I hope it helps you do some intentional reflecting and planning.Links:desiraeendres.com/goals for last week's worksheetFind Desirae on instagramPodcast WebsiteSponsor:Get a 75 dollar credit when you sponsor your job post on indeed at Indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each year on Minimal-ish we set a deep, meaningful goal to take us in to the next year. Today, we've got our goal setting episode and we start with reflection, determine what matters to us, list our values, and then set a goal based on our values.I have a worksheet to help guide you along in this process. Grab It at desiraeendres.com/goals.Other links:Find Desirae on InstagramGet Simple Morning ListsPodcast WebsiteSponsor:This episode is sponsored by CoPilot. Get a fitness plan that is personalized to you at go.mycopilot.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Cruze, author of the children's book, I'm Glad for What I Have, discusses teaching kids about contentment and gratitude. They share strategies and routines to cultivate these values as a family, including setting boundaries and experiential learning. They also emphasize the importance of conversations about comparing possessions, debt, and living below means. The podcast explores the impact of gratitude practices and a book that promotes happiness beyond material possessions through faith and God's love.

Today I have a Holiday Q&A to round out the last of the Quarterly Q&A episodes this year! I pulled a few of your questions from instagram, and talk about the following in this episode: How do you deal with the overwhelm of so much stuff coming in? What are your favorite traditions? How do you find rest during such a busy schedule What are some things you don't do for the holidays because of minimalism? This was a fun one to record, so I hope it you enjoy listening!You can grab the holiday decluttering challenge I mention at desiraeendres.com/holidaygift - you'll get a four day decluttering challenge, a clutterfree gift ideas list, and a list of links to holiday minimal-ish podcast episodes from this year and past years!Grab Your Minimal-ish HolidaysFollow Desirae on Instagram: @minimalish.desiraeSponsors:Apostrophe: Get your first visit for 5$ at desiraeendres.com/minimalish using code minimalish at checkout.Indeed: Get a 75$ credit when you sponsor your job post at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a message that has been on my heart for a while now - we're talking all about the false promise of the perfectly tidy home and what actually matters more. How do we allow ourselves to rest when we've been so used to spinning our wheels to become "more minimal" or find the best systems for our home?We also talk about the cost of all the magic making during the holiday season, and I bring you a quick black friday pep talk.This episode is my holiday message to you! I hope you enjoy it and find yourself encouraged by it!Links:Your Minimal-ish HolidaysDesirae on InstagramSponsors:This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalish to get 10% off your first month.Thank you to TN Dickinson's for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're getting back to basics and talking all things organization, with decluttering being an important step in the process. Janelle Williams is my guest today. She's a professional organizer, published author and speaker, and she really brings us mindset shifts when it comes to getting and STAYING organized.Today's episode will give you a deep why for inspiration along with steps to help you get started. This episode is perfect for beginners and those already in the midst of their journey. We also touch on having a less cluttered holiday season!Links:Janelle on InstagramJanelle's BookJanelle's websiteYour Minimal-ish HolidaysDesirae on InstagramSponsor:Get fit and feel your best - go to go.mycopilot.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices