

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 9, 2021 • 12min
110: Who's Influencing Your Actions? You'll Be Surprised!
Today's episode is a must-listen if you find you ever find yourself falling "under the influence" of others and want to find freedom in knowing you're making decisions on your own terms Enjoy! To join my next challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge To conquer toy mess: https://www.katyjoywells.com/toycourse

Jun 2, 2021 • 22min
109: 10 Quick Ways to Reduce Mental Clutter
Tune in as I share 10 of my favorite ways to reduce mental clutter, enjoy! To join my next Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge To grab my Toy Clutter Course: https://www.katyjoywells.com/toycourse

May 26, 2021 • 14min
108: Six Ways to Be More Present
Tune in as I share some of my favorite ways to be present in the moment and embrace the little moments in life. Enjoy! To join my next Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge To get rid of toy clutter: https://www.katyjoywells.com/toycourse

May 19, 2021 • 10min
107: Closing Your Clutter Gaps
Tune in as I walk you through three simple ways you can close the "clutter gap" between the state of your home right now and where you want it to be. Enjoy! To sign up for my 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge For my Toy Clutter Course: https://www.katyjoywells.com/toycourse

May 13, 2021 • 34min
106: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Increase Your Confidence
Tune in as I talk with confidence coach, Emily Long about increasing your confidence and squashing self-doubt, so you can live a purposed and fulfilling life and do that thing you've always wanted to do. Follow Emily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emilylong.strong?igshid=17niz8zz01pl2

May 5, 2021 • 20min
105: 12 Things You Can Let Go Of Today
Grab your bag or box and let's declutter together as I share with you 12 (easy-ish) things you should let go of TODAY! Enjoy! To sign up for my next Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge To sign up for my toy clutter course: https://www.katyjoywells.com/toycourse

Apr 28, 2021 • 32min
104: Essentialism: Doing Less To Get The Most Out Of Your Life With Greg McKeown
In today’s brand new episode with NYT best-selling author, Greg McKeown, we dive into: -What is essentialism and why it's needed now, more than ever -How to decide what's essential when we’re living in survival mode -How to discover where our energy is going and how to stop majoring in minor activities To subscribe to Greg's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-essential-hosted-by-greg-mckeown/id1513285647 To sign up for my Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge

Apr 21, 2021 • 7min
103: Four Ways to Overcome Clutter Shame [Part 2]
If you’ve been feeling unfocused, unmotivated, and bogged down by shame, today’s episode is a MUST-LISTEN, it's part two to last week's, so if you haven't yet, start there. Knowing these FOUR ways to overcome clutter shame will empower you to let go. Get back on the course. Continue to simplify. And add fuel to your simplicity's fire. Enjoy! To sign up for my next 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge

Apr 14, 2021 • 13min
102: The Truth About Clutter Shame [Part 1]
Tune in as I share what I’ve learned about clutter shame and offer you some reframes you can put into place today to save you some of the heartaches that I experienced. If you're ready to enjoy all of the benefits that come with releasing that shame, then this episode is for you.To sign up for my 14-Day Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge

Apr 7, 2021 • 11min
101: 3 Reasons You Need to Create Homes for your Stuff ASAP
Tune in as I dive into the most common reasons piles end up on your counters, how to create designated, intentional homes for your things and offer 5 solutions to STOP the dreaded "stuff shuffle" cycle. Enjoy! To sign up for my 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge To cure toy mess: https://www.katyjoywells.com/toycourse For my most-popular declutter freebie: https://www.decluttersurvivalguide.com