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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Jun 29, 2022 • 10min
159: How to Keep Your Kitchen Counters Clutter-Free (Part 1)
Tune in as I share some of my favorite ways for keeping countertop mess and clutter to a minimum this summer (and beyond)! Enjoy! Join Our Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub Join the 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge
Jun 22, 2022 • 5min
158: One Simple Thing to Live A More Intentional Life
Tune in as I discuss one simple way (and one word) that will help you live more intentionally. Join our Clutter Cure Club: https:/www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub Join the 14-Day Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge
Jun 15, 2022 • 31min
157: Reducing Goal Clutter & How to Actually Reach Your Goals with Brie Sodano
Financial expert Brie Sodano joins me back on the show and tells us how to reduce goal clutter and set goals that we can get our whole mind on board for, so we actually achieve them. Brie's course, Find Your Bleed, completely changed my money habits - which impacted me being able to reach my financial goals. If it's a goal of yours to control the money in your life or if money stresses you out, you can sign up here! https://bit.ly/38w509k
Jun 8, 2022 • 31min
156: My NEW Go-To Strategy for Reducing Clean-Up Battles
Caley Kukla, parenting expert, joins me back on the show today and shares my NEW favorite go-to parenting strategy that reduces clean-up battles! I've been using this method for several months and it's also made such a positive impact in our family's days and even my relationship with my sons. Caley and I share 5 more powerful clean-up strategies in our workshop we just released you can grab here for $24: https://www.caleykukla.com/summer Or you can get FREE access to it if you're a Clutter Cure Club Member: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub
Jun 1, 2022 • 11min
155: Four Ways to Explore Emotional Attachment
Tune in to learn four ways to explore the root of emotional attachment and ultimately help you decide...do I keep this or am I ready to let it go? Join my Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub
May 25, 2022 • 31min
154: Teach Your Kids Life Skills with TedX Speaker Katie Kimball
Tune in as Katie and discuss why we prioritize teaching our kids life skills and how kids benefit from learning them! Get a FREE ticket for you and your child to learn from me and 40 other experts in Katie's Summer Camp Virtual Summit for Kids, June 13th - 17th, 2022. We help prepare your kids with things like: -Communication and handling big emotions -An understanding of money and business -Skills for living like cooking, organizing, and screen wellness. The Summer Camp will provide training for all that and more! Grab your FREE ticket here: https://home.katyjoywells.com/summercamp
May 18, 2022 • 26min
153: Summertime Meal Tips to Simplify
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 to plan for meals that allow flexibility in schedules to change -summertime meal strategies -simple no-nonsense recipes that keep everyone fed & happy Grab her FREE 7-day meal plan: https://bit.ly/3PetRCu Check Out Her Meal Plan Subscription: https://bit.ly/3M7D1yU
May 11, 2022 • 9min
152: How to Give Yourself Permission to Let Go
Ever notice how much we can get in our own way while decluttering? Whether it was guilt, emotional attachment or getting stuck on what I paid for something, I never seemed to make much progress by myself. I remember thinking, "If only my best friend here to tell me what to do, I'd be able to get rid of this stuff!" So, pop me in your earbuds because (as your friend and declutter fairy godmother 😊) I'd love to give you 5 practical tips to do just that, let go of everything that is weighing you down...Enjoy! To join our Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub
May 4, 2022 • 7min
151: 5 Signs Your Stuff is Owning You
Learn 5 signs to help you identify exactly who’s in charge, you or your stuff? (We often think *we* are, but these tell-tale signs prove otherwise.) Become a Member of The Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub
Apr 27, 2022 • 20min
150: Ask Me Anything!
Tune in as I answer recent listener questions, enjoy! To join us in The Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub To join the next 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://home.katyjoywells.com/3JbSwn2
