Maximized Minimalist Podcast
Katy Wells
You’ve decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back?
You’ve done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started.
It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term.
The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life.
With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Whether you’re:
✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter
✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list)
✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over
✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home
This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect.
Inside each episode, you’ll get:
✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less
✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff)
✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the “what ifs,” and the mental load
✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going
You might be wondering:
“How do I get my family on board?”
“What if I have emotional attachments to everything?”
“Why do I declutter and it still doesn’t feel ‘done’?”
“Can I really simplify when life feels so full?”
These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families.
Whether you’re deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you’re in the right place.
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday
🎁 Start simplifying with Katy’s FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter
📲 Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com
Ready, Set, Simplify!
You’ve done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started.
It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term.
The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life.
With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Whether you’re:
✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter
✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list)
✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over
✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home
This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect.
Inside each episode, you’ll get:
✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less
✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff)
✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the “what ifs,” and the mental load
✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going
You might be wondering:
“How do I get my family on board?”
“What if I have emotional attachments to everything?”
“Why do I declutter and it still doesn’t feel ‘done’?”
“Can I really simplify when life feels so full?”
These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families.
Whether you’re deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you’re in the right place.
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday
🎁 Start simplifying with Katy’s FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter
📲 Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com
Ready, Set, Simplify!
Episodes
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Feb 8, 2023 • 13min
189: Mindset Shifts That Make Decluttering Easier
If you’ve started decluttering - only to quickly find yourself overwhelmed and ready to give up, you’re not alone. It isn’t because your clutter is worse than anyone else’s (it's not, trust me) it’s not because you "don’t have what it takes" It’s not because you don’t have the right strategy or checklist from Pinterest … often it’s a mindset issue. Sometimes we need help getting out of our own way, so make sure to listen to today's newest episode where I’m sharing mindset shifts that make decluttering 10x easier. You got this! xx Katy P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life: 1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join my 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.
Feb 1, 2023 • 18min
188: Struggle Being Consistent? Try These Tips!
Ever notice how being consistent can be so. darn. difficult? Maybe you can relate that you've made some progress by decluttering little bit day by day..and then life gets busy, you drop the ball, and next thing you know... you're back at square one. Consistency can feel like this elusive, always-just-out-of-reach goal, YET it's wildly important if you want to reach the finish line quicker (or at all). In today's newest episode, I’m sharing my favorite ways to be more consistent - even cooler - you can apply these tips toward ANYTHING you want to be more consistent at (I hope one of 'em is decluttering ). Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life: 1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering and keeping it away. Perks include monthly trainings, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.
Jan 25, 2023 • 34min
187: Your Guide to Time-Saving Freezer Meals Episode with Nakita Vassallo
If you’ve tried & failed at meal planning in the past, or you just can’t keep it up week after week and making dinner each night feels downright stressful - this is for you! Returning to the show today is my friend Nakita Vassalo who helps parents ditch overwhelm by saving time in the kitchen. We talk about: how freezer meals can help you cut back your time in the kitchen best choices for freezer meals that are SIMPLE to make and taste delicious simple no-nonsense meal ideas that keep everyone fed & happy The Dinner Plan is designed to take the stress out of meal planning and make it sustainable, no matter how busy you are. Nakita has graciously offered my listeners an exclusive discount. YAY! Get 50% off your first month using code: KATY50 or Get an EXTRA DISCOUNT off the already discounted annual membership using code: KATYSPECIAL Doors close on Wednesday, February 1st so HURRY! I hope you join me in this incredible program! https://home.katyjoywells.com/mealplan Here are the recipes Nakita shared with us: Slow-cooked Big Batch Bolognese Timpana (Maltest Bolognese Bake)
Jan 18, 2023 • 27min
186: You Asked, I Answered: 8 Declutter Questions I Get Asked the Most
In today's episode I’m sharing 8 declutter questions I get asked the most -- the answers I share will help give you momentum in your simplifying journey! I’m also going to share a couple of things I've been doing lately that really helped move the needle, even more. Things that I hope you consider doing, too. 💖 Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life: 1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering and keeping it away. Perks include monthly trainings, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.
Jan 11, 2023 • 22min
185: 6 Ways Social Media Causes Us to Overspend
Today I share six ways social media causes us to buy too much stuff. Some are really surprising! Whether you spend an hour a month or an hour a day on social media, this episode is a must listen. Join my upcoming 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge Join my Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub Learn more: https://www.katyjoywells.com
Jan 4, 2023 • 19min
184: How to Create a Declutter Plan You Wont Burnout On
Burnout is one of the biggest reasons people give up on their goals. Maybe you've experienced it where you overcommit to a goal or go "too hard, too fast" and before you know it you're exhausted and completely over it. Today on the show I'm breaking down practical, actionable ways you can create a declutter plan you can easily stick to. It's time to kick clutter to the curb in 2023 and create a simpler home and life that you deserve. Happy New Year! xx Katy P.S. Join me in our 14-Day Clutter Challenge for an instant boost of motivation and tons of practical declutter strategies. We begin Monday, January 9th! Sign up here before spots sell out!
Dec 14, 2022 • 14min
183: Increase Your Contentment With These Tips
Owning less is great but if we can never learn to be content with what we have we will continually reach for the next “best” thing. Think of it this way... Contentment is a muscle that you need to “flex” more this time of year - so that your home and mind stay clutter-free. If you don't...well... it's pretty much guaranteed your home will always fill up with more STUFF. More Stuff = More Chaos. And you deserve better. Tune in to today's episode to UP your contentment this holiday season and beyond. Join the Inner Circle Here before doors close: https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle Join the January 14-Day Clutter Challenge to kick-start your declutter results for the New Year! https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge
Dec 7, 2022 • 11min
182: This Idea Helped My Student Declutter 20 Years Worth Of Stuff And Now I'm Teaching You
A few months ago, I was talking with one of my Inner Circle members who was struggling to let go of the "tougher" things. Stuff from high school, her childhood, her kid’s childhood, etc.. and after using my advice for her she was able to declutter 20 years worth of stuff in just a few weeks. If you, like her, are ready to dig deep, let go and create a home you love and that supports you, make sure to listen to today's episode to learn how! If a goal of yours in the New Year is to declutter, don't miss the chance to join my Inner Circle! This program is your roadmap, from Step 1 alllllll the way to Step 20, I gotchu'. Enrollment is NOW OPEN and we officially begin 1/10/23. Don't miss this opportunity to get direct support from me, conquer your clutter, and make 2023 your best year yet! All 40 spots will sell out (again), so grab yours as asap!
Nov 30, 2022 • 26min
181: Hindsight is 20/20: 6 Things I Wish I Did Differently When I First Began Decluttering
In today's episode I’m sharing 6 things I wish I would have known early on -- things that would have given me a ton of momentum in my simplifying journey. I’m also going to share a couple of things I DID do that really moved the needle. Things that I hope you consider doing, too. 💖 P.S. If a goal of yours in the New Year is to declutter, don't miss the chance to join my Inner Circle! This program is your roadmap, from Step 1 alllllll the way to Step 20, I gotchu'. Enrollment opens 12/6 and we officially begin 1/10/23. Don't miss this opportunity to get direct support from me, conquer your clutter, and make 2023 your best year yet! Get on the waitlist here. Spots will sell out, so you'll want to grab yours as soon as enrollment opens.
Nov 23, 2022 • 16min
180: How To Put Chores In Their Place So You Can Relax
Do you feel pulled to constantly pick up or do chores? When you've got that nagging voice in your head reminding you of all the chores that need to be done, it's frustrating because it removes you from the present. Tune in today's episode on how to put chores in their place and relax this holiday season (and beyond). Enjoy! Join the Inner Circle Waitlist: https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle Join the 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge Grab my free declutter guide: https://www.decluttersurvivalguide.com
