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
Aug 28, 2019 • 35min
020: Four Terrific Tips to Simplify your Workouts and Make Exercise Fun!
Tired of exercising feeling like a chore? Just ONE MORE THING on your to-do list? On the show is fitness instructor, Samantha Nivens. Today we discuss: * How her fitness expectations and schedule has changed since becoming a Mom (and how yours should, too) * Simple (and I mean SUPER simple) workout ideas * How to make exercise feel fun instead of like a chore
Aug 21, 2019 • 19min
019: Epic European Family Vacation! Four Ways to Master Packing Like a Pro
Tune in as I discuss our family's upcoming European trip of a lifetime! I'm discussing essential tips for packing light and making travel easier with toddlers in tow. Enjoy!
Aug 14, 2019 • 37min
018: How to Declutter Your Finances and Take Charge of Your Money
Tune in as I talk with financial advisor, Brie Sodano! Her content has been featured on U.S. News, Business News Daily, and Huffington Post, just to name a few! Today we talk about why budgets don't work, how to declutter your finances and how to find the holes in your spending so that you can take control of the money in your life.
Aug 7, 2019 • 22min
017: Four Effective Tips to Declutter with Young Kids
Tune in as I discuss my top tips to declutter when you have young kids. Having an uncluttered home IS possible with a family! I discuss: *What to do with the all the baby stuff, when you're not sure if you're going to have more children. *Options for including your children in the declutter process or not, and my opinion on them! *A Real-life story about what happened when a Mom removed 75% of the toys in her daughter's bedroom. I think you'll be shocked...
Aug 2, 2019 • 26min
BONUS EPISODE: Divorce or Declutter?
Tune in as I chat with one of my students about what made her decide to go ALL-IN with *finally* decluttering her home. www.yoursimplifiedhomecourse.com
Jul 31, 2019 • 46min
016: How to Create a Home You Love to Be In
On the show this week is one of my favorite Interior Designers, Kirsten Holmstedt. She and her team curate fresh, inviting, and functional havens for their clients. On the show we’ll be talking about: * Ways to create a home you LOVE to be in and FEEL great in * How to make a home feel homey, without all the stuff * Insider tricks on making a home feel more elevated, without dropping $$$ at West Elm www.katyjoywells.com to learn more!
Jul 24, 2019 • 31min
015: How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Decluttering
Tune in as I chat with my husband about his best tips on getting your spouse on board with decluttering. He also shares his AHA moment he had along our declutter journey and his own struggles with hanging onto stuff he knows he should let go of. To sign up as a VIP for my upcoming home declutter course launch go to http://www.katyjoywells.com
Jul 17, 2019 • 16min
014: How to Become a Mindful Shopper and Stop Buying Crap You Don't Need
Today’s episode is about putting intention and mindfulness back into the shopping experience. Our culture has trained us to seek instant gratification through materialism. A few of the problems with this mentality are: *the gratification never lasts (sorry, not sorry) *it’s draining your bank account *it creates extra waste = harmful for the environment *it creates massive amounts of clutter in your home I believe that no matter where we are on our journey of less, we can always work on improving our purchase habits. Sign up for my VIP Launch List at www.katyjoywells.com
Jul 10, 2019 • 40min
013: Faith & Fitness: A Unique Approach For Supercharging Your Health
Tune in as I chat with Lindsay Hay. Lindsay teaches women to get healthy and fit through grace and discipline. In this episode we talk about the various seasons to motherhood, creative ways to find workouts that work for you, staying consistent with your fitness routine, and I think most importantly of all, giving yourself grace. Go to www.katyjoywells.com to sign up for my Home Declutter Course Waitlist!
Jul 3, 2019 • 29min
012: Hot Mess to Mindful Mom - Tips on Self Care for the Modern Day Mom
On today’s episode, I'm chatting with author, Ali Katz. “Self-care is not about self-indulgence, it’s about self-preservation.” -Audrey Lorde This episode is for you if you: •Understand self-care is important but still don’t manage to do it •Need new, creative ways to incorporate self-care into your routine •Have tried self-care but struggle with staying consistent •On most days you feel more like a “hot-mess” than a mindful mom Ali’s uncanny ability to make the concepts of self-care, meditation and mindfulness feel relatable, and downright fun, truly sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd! Ali is the mom of two boys, an avid runner, a yogi, and a self-proclaimed tea junkie...and on that note, I hope you enjoy the episode!
