The Minimal Mom Podcast
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Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering
Today I'll answer your questions like: How do I stop feeling overwhelming fear and guilt when letting go of things people have gifted me, even though I don’t want them anymore? I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING in hopes of using it “someday?” My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)?
If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom
0:00 Decluttering questions answered
1:30 I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING?
4:58 How do I know when to stop decluttering a room?
7:58 Hoarder, feeling fear and guilt when letting go of things
14:46 What’s the longest amount of time you’ve gone without cleaning?
18:38 Decluttering with special needs
22:57 My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)?
Resources mentioned:
Natalie Hoffman Podcast Episode: ua-cam.com/video/BbRuaSQUYwM/v-deo.html
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind: amzn.to/3zgxOmO
Laurie from Simply B Organized Podcast Episode: ua-cam.com/video/ggEOfFhIl9w/v-deo.html
Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast channel. If you'd like to hear previous episodes, you can find them on all podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iTunes.
Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind subscribing? It helps UA-cam recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn
ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM:
Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT!
If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my other channel @theminimalmom
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Cheap and Easy Design Tips for a Bright and Cheery Home
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Today we're talking about how to make your home feel bright and cheery, even if you're not able to hire an interior designer! IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Cheap and Easy Design Tips 1:18 I was on HGTV! 3:37 Conventional vs. unconventional design 4:48 Biggest designs mistakes 5:00 #1 Design tip (get rid of your stuff!) 5:43 Save $10,000 with this one tip 12:21 Bring life into your space 14:58 Architect...
Surprising Insights about Video Games (it's not all bad!)
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Is my child addicted to video games? How do I know? What is a healthy amount of video game playing? Today Dawn visits with Dr. Alok Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, to discuss practical steps for preventing video game addiction. Dr. K, a former gaming addict and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, shares insights from his book "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" on how to identify and manage gaming addiction...
Q+A: "Can you settle a decluttering debate?" "How do I manage a 'Monica' closet?"
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Our Summer Declutter Challenge kicks off on Monday! Find full details here: www.theminimalmom.com/mentorship-group Today I'll answer YOUR questions! If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Answering Your Questions 00:50 How do I solve my “Monica” closet? 06:27 My husband and I can't agree on this, help? 11:25 ...
5 Tips on Surviving & Thriving Chronic Illness
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Do you or someone you love struggle with decluttering due to chronic illness? Listen in as Dawn talks with Sarah, a professional organizer and decluttering expert who also deals with chronic illness. She shares five tips to help those with chronic illness overcome hurdles in decluttering and simplify their lives. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Top tips for surviving and thriving with chronic illness 01:...
Clutter-Free Organization Tips for Neurodivergent Families
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“How do I help my kids declutter when they are attached to EVERYTHING? I don’t want the pressure of minimizing our stuff to lead my kids into hoarding!” Listen in as Dawn speaks with Laurie, a professional organizer, about her personal experience raising a neurodivergent child, helping kids declutter, and her learnings along the way. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Intro 4:35 Personal experience of Lauri...
"I feel like a jerk saying this...but I'd like more" (with Twin Sister Diana Kokku)
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What do two polar opposite, yet identical twins unanimously praise as the most impactful elements of their upbringing by their incredible mom (and dad, too!)? Listen in as Dawn and Dianna share about the benefits of growing up with little and the wonderful way it has shaped them. 0:00 Catching Up 8:50 Dawns new mothers necklace and wanting more kids? 11:05 Parenting tips that we learned from ou...
Q+A: "HELP! My 'fantasy self,' 'Just-in Case,' and 'Some Day' keep talking to me all at once!"
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My kids want to keep everything - how do I help them declutter? I want clear counters, but where do I put the stuff? My “fantasy self,” “Justin Case,” and “Some Day” keep talking to me all at once - HELP! Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners on these topics and more! Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: sayhi.chat/MinimalMom 0:00 Intro 1:05 How do I navigate kids with...
Clever Home Design Hacks (for any space & budget)
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Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn’t look like the Pinterest rooms you love? Today, Dawn is joined by Myquillyn Smith. Listen in as Myquillyn shares several tips, from “house hushing” to designing on a budget, and more! ABOUT MYQUILLYN: For the past ten years, Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” has been en...
Simple Steps to Rescue Your Child from Digital Overload
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Are your kids suffering from digital overload? Do you wonder if it’s too late for your already addicted kids? Listen as Dawn speaks with Melanie Hempe on screen addiction and how to help our kids thrive in a digital age. ABOUT MELANIE: Melanie Hempe helps parents prevent screen addiction, rescue their kids, and enjoy family life again. After her oldest son dropped out of college due to his vide...
We have no money, I can't risk needing to replace these things! (Q+A)
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Take Your House Back (Just $94): cli.re/Take-Your-House-Back-Dawn The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, April 27 The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!) *Replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!) Does the fear of g...
Project 333: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Wardrobe (Podcast Ep. 36)
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Do you have a closet filled to the brim with nothing to wear? Are you looking for a way to test out a minimalist wardrobe? Today, Dawn is joined by Courtney Carver, the originator of project 333, a minimalist fashion challenge that invites participants to dress with only 33 items of clothing for 3 months. ABOUT COURTNEY: Courtney Carver is a writer, speaker, and minimalist lifestyle advocate kn...
"Minimalism has saved my sanity & brought freedom to our lives!" (Podcast Ep. 35)
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Want to join Dawn and Zoe for 6 Hours of Guided Decluttering & “Body Doubling? Check out their Going Deeper Minimalism MasterClass: www.theminimalmom.com/minimalism-masterclass Do you want to live in a home that actually helps you enjoy being a mom, but don’t know where to start? Have you given up on decluttering after not seeing improvement? Today, Dawn is joined by Zoë Kim to delve into strat...
How to Declutter & Organize Digital Photos
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Are you completely overwhelmed by the amount of digital photos saved in multiple places, on multiple devices? Do you dream of quickly and easily creating yearly photo books for your family, or simply being able to enjoy the memories? Today, Dawn and Casey von Stein (known online as Miss Freddy) share organizational strategies for digital photos so that you and your family can stop being stresse...
Q+A: "I'm feeling resentful towards my family's stuff" + Inherited Items How To
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How can I encourage the value of decluttering without it pushing my kids in the opposite direction? Is it even possible to stop the constant flow of things from coming into our homes? Listen in as Dawn answers real questions from listeners! Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: sayhi.chat/MinimalMom Find Candace at Simply this Life here: www.youtube.com/@UCUaxCpGy02uaPAxmk...
Busy Kids Now Displaying "Trauma Brain"? (Podcast Ep. 32)
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Busy Kids Now Displaying "Trauma Brain"? (Podcast Ep. 32)
Can’t Stop Overthinking? Here’s why. (Podcast Ep. 31)
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Can’t Stop Overthinking? Here’s why. (Podcast Ep. 31)
Q+A: Decluttering with Chronic Illness, Getting through the Messy Middle + More!
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Q A: Decluttering with Chronic Illness, Getting through the Messy Middle More!
"We don’t have to own all this stuff!" (Podcast Ep. 29)
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"We don’t have to own all this stuff!" (Podcast Ep. 29)
Fascinating visit with the expert on "Scarcity Mindset": Michael Easter
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Fascinating visit with the expert on "Scarcity Mindset": Michael Easter
Keep the Memories, LOSE THE STUFF (the secret to letting go!) Podcast Ep. 27
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Keep the Memories, LOSE THE STUFF (the secret to letting go!) Podcast Ep. 27
Q+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help (Podcast Ep. 26)
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Q A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help (Podcast Ep. 26)
Clutter as a Trauma Symptom (Podcast Ep. 25)
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Clutter as a Trauma Symptom (Podcast Ep. 25)
The interruption of stuff (Podcast Ep. 24)
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The interruption of stuff (Podcast Ep. 24)
The Crushing Weight of Debt (Podcast Ep. 23)
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The Crushing Weight of Debt (Podcast Ep. 23)
How to get rid of piles on your counter! (Podcast Ep. 22)
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How to get rid of piles on your counter! (Podcast Ep. 22)
What Really Happened with Cas from Clutterbug (Podcast Ep. 21)
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What Really Happened with Cas from Clutterbug (Podcast Ep. 21)
The Secret to Successful Meal Planning & Cooking at Home (Podcast Ep. 20)
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The Secret to Successful Meal Planning & Cooking at Home (Podcast Ep. 20)
5 Steps from Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood (Podcast Ep. 19)
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5 Steps from Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood (Podcast Ep. 19)
Ask Me ANYTHING! (Literally anything!)
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Ask Me ANYTHING! (Literally anything!)