

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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Aug 19, 2020 • 7min
070: Identify & Reframe: "I Suck at Decluttering"
Tune in as we continue August's Identify & Reframe Series and I share how to overcome more false narratives that slow or stop our simplifying journey. To sign up for my next 14 Day Challenge Go Here! https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge

Aug 12, 2020 • 9min
069: Identify & Reframe: Retail Therapy
Tune in as I continue this month's topic series of Identifying and Reframing thoughts that keep us stuck in our simplifying journey. Today's episode is focused on retail therapy and how we can combat impulse purchases. Enjoy! Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaximizedMinimalist Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells/

Aug 5, 2020 • 6min
068: Identify & Reframe: Scarcity Vs. Abundance
Do you ever have fears around decluttering? -Fear of letting go -Fear of regret -Fear of wasting money -Fear of [fill in the blank].... I've been there, too, and then I recognized all of that fear was keeping me stuck. Tune in as I dive into: How identifying and reframing the scarcity mindset will allow you to amplify your declutter success!

Jul 29, 2020 • 45min
067: Simplified Homeschooling Part 2: Resources + Where to Get Started
Tune in as Lizzy Ensor, mama and homeschooling expert, joins me for Part 2. We cover: - Three amazing questions to ask yourself to decide: "To homeschool or not to homeschool?" - Where to get started, how to piece together curriculums - Her favorite homeschool resources including books, online groups curriculums, etc. to help get you started! Follow Lizzy: https://www.instagram.com/lizzyloveshealth/ Simplify more with me: https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells/

Jul 22, 2020 • 38min
066: Simplified Homeschooling Part 1: How to Know if it's Right for You
On the show today is Lizzy Ensor, mama and homeschooling expert. We cover: - Her experience growing up homeschooled and why she chose to homeschool her two children - How to know if homeschooling is right for your family - We debunk common homeschool myths and generalizations Follow Lizzy at: https://www.instagram.com/lizzyloveshealth/ To simplify your home visit me at: https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Jul 15, 2020 • 44min
065: The Subtle Art of Learning to Play with Kids
Tune in as I welcome back Caley Kukla, childhood development expert, about how to play with our children, especially for those of us it does not come naturally to. She offers incredibly insightful ways to help us connect not only with our children but with ourselves. Check out more from Caley at http://playwithpurposefl.com/ Check out more simplifying resources from me: https://www.katyjoywells.com/homepage

Jul 8, 2020 • 13min
064: Why You Need to Know about The Diderot Effect Before you Make your Next Purchase
Tune in as I discuss the Diderot Effect and how this little-known phenomenon negatively impacts our spending habits. Enjoy!

Jul 1, 2020 • 8min
063: 3 Important Questions to Ask to Learn from Your Clutter
Tune in as I share three of my favorite questions to ask as I'm decluttering. It's never enough to simply declutter, we must learn from our clutter, too!

Jun 24, 2020 • 11min
062: 6 Hard Truths About Your Clutter
Tune in as I discuss six hard truths about clutter that will help motivate you and get you to the next phase in your declutter journey! Enjoy!

Jun 17, 2020 • 36min
061: Taking a Mom Break with Erica Fraser
Need a good laugh? Tune in to some downright silliness as Erica from The Mom Break Podcast and I take a mom break together and get to know each other through a series of random (and usually, embarrassing) questions in a game called 'Ice Breaker'.