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
Mentioned books
Jun 10, 2020 • 24min
060: The Real Truth About Stress and How to Manage It
Tune in as I talk with Ali Damron, an expert in women's hormones and stress. We dive into: - 3 common mistakes women make when it comes to managing their stress and hormones - GOOD stress (yep, there's such a thing!) versus BAD stress - How stress shows up in our bodies and what to do about it
Jun 3, 2020 • 16min
059: Struggle Parting With Sentimental Items? Then Try This
Do you struggle with decluttering sentimental items? You are not alone! In this episode, I help you identify and reframe those thoughts that so often stop us in our tracks while handling sentimental items so that you can continue on your journey of finding joy through less.
May 27, 2020 • 35min
058: Releasing the Bondage of Guilt as a Working Mama
Tune in as I talk with Katie Alexander, author of the book This One's for the Working Mama. We'll be diving into: - How to create a supportive village and network + her unique solutions to do this -Finding a way to set your soul free from the bondage of guilt over being a working mom - Handling the challenges with grace that arise from being a working mom Whether you're working by choice or necessity, you've got this, mama. <3
May 20, 2020 • 26min
057: Four Ways to Supercharge Your Financial Freedom
Tune in as I talk with Sami Womack, creator of the Your Sunny Money Method and budget whiz. On today's Maximized Minimalist podcast episode we dive into: -Debt-free & saving strategies -How to become more intentional with our money -Perspective shifts we ALL need to make about $$$, especially NOW
May 13, 2020 • 24min
056: 3 Genius Declutter Hacks That Take Less Than 10 Minutes
On today’s episode I'm sharing 3 Declutter Hacks to Simplify Your Home in 10 Minutes or Less a Day! Remember, it's not about flash-in-the-pan weekend purges that give you your sanity back for a few weeks - it's about DAILY HABITS (like the ones I share in this episode) and getting 1% better every day that will help you MOST in the long term when it comes to simplifying your home and life. Let's bring some calm into your world and KEEP it that way.
May 6, 2020 • 24min
055: How to Build a Smart Closet - Tips from a Minimalist Fashion Blogger
Tune in as I chat with Jo Ellen Woods about how to build a smart and versatile closet, her best online shopping tips and how to be a minimalist (even if you have kids!) Enjoy! http://www.iamjoellen.com/
Apr 29, 2020 • 17min
054: 12 Unexpected Items That Make Your Home Feel Cluttered
There are sneaky and surprising items inside our homes that can cause it to FEEL and LOOK more cluttered than it actually is - tune in as I share 12 of these items! Enjoy! https://www.yoursimplifiedhomecourse.com/enrollnow
Apr 22, 2020 • 48min
053: Reparenting Tips that will Change your Life
Being at home with our families 24/7 has brought up tons of new challenges - especially in the parent/child dynamic. Caley Kukla, childhood development expert, and I talk about the root of several parenting challenges many of us are experiencing and how we can help ourselves with reparenting. Enjoy! http://playwithpurposefl.com/
Apr 15, 2020 • 28min
052: 5 Habits of Emotionally Healthy Couples
It's so easy to settle into roommate mode and habits of co-existing - and that's even MORE true during this quarantine. So, what do we do? On today's episode is Sabrina Schlesinger, she and her husband Matthew host the podcasts Parenting on the Go and Marriage on the Go. We dive into: - How to feel more like a couple than roommates - Emotionally healthy habits - Fun ways to reignite that spark - Ways to improve our communication so that we can continue to evolve and progress in our relationship with our partner. Enjoy!
Apr 8, 2020 • 28min
051: An Introvert's Guide to Thriving in Motherhood
Tune in as I talk with Bryce Reddy, a licensed mental health counselor, about the challenges of parenting as an introvert. She offers insightful suggestions of self-awareness and how to not only survive parenting as an introvert, but to thrive. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/mombrain.therapist/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Mom-Brain-Therapist-114476446613218/
