

Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips
Diane Boden
The Minimalist Moms podcast is designed to accompany you on your journey toward a more purposeful life. Through thoughtful parenting tips and meaningful expert interviews, we explore every aspect of intentional living - your mindset, daily rhythms, relationships, and, of course, your possessions. Your host, Diane Boden, invites you into conversations with a diverse range of voices, including Dana K White, Dawn Madsen, Ginny Yurich, Charles Duhigg, Gretchen Rubin, Joshua Becker, and many more. Together, these expert interviews unpack practical ways to embrace minimalism, live with greater intention, and build a truly purposeful life.
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Apr 24, 2018 • 45min
EP50: Zero Waste for Beginners
We talk with a fellow minimalist mom, Stephanie, who is eagerly pursuing the zero waste movement. Having a zero waste home means you strive to use or reuse everything that comes into your home so there is no waste going to a landfill. Yes, zero trash is the goal! We don’t think our conversation today will get your household to that goal, but we’d like to introduce the concept and talk about easy ways your family can start to incorporate zero waste principles into your homes. Find all the resources mentioned in this show and a list of beginner zero waste steps: Show Notes for EP50: Zero Waste for Beginners. Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 17, 2018 • 6min
EP49: Single Task More
The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week's mantra is: Single Task More For a complete transcript of the show click here: Show Notes for EP49: Single Task More Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 10, 2018 • 49min
EP48: Top 5 Family Clutter Zones
We reveal the top 5 anxiety-inducing clutter zones in a family’s home. Researchers from UCLA did a study of how families live, what they keep in their homes and how they use the different spaces. They found a link between high cortisol (stress hormone) levels in female homeowners and a high density of household objects. We’ll share the findings and talk about how to deal with the biggest clutter culprits in our homes. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP48: Top 5 Family Clutter Zones Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 3, 2018 • 3min
EP47: Borrow, Don't Buy
The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week's mantra is: Borrow, Don't Buy Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP47: Borrow, Don't Buy Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 27, 2018 • 43min
EP46: Mom Style, Simplified
Today we talk about Megan's favorite minimalist topic: Capsule wardrobes! We interview Jennifer Mackey-Mary of appleandpearwardrobe.com. Jennifer has been a wardrobe stylist for 17 years and focuses on helping moms simplify their style while still keeping it fun and functional. Jennifer will share her expert tips on how to create a fun and stylish capsule wardrobe that still suits our momma season of life. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP46: Mom Style, Simplified Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 20, 2018 • 6min
EP45: Enough Is Enough
The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week's mantra is: Enough Is Enough Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP45: Enough Is Enough Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 13, 2018 • 46min
EP44: Minimalist Beauty with Lindsey Moeller
Let's talk about natural and minimalist beauty routines! Listen in as we interview Lindsey Moeller of Balm Skincare. As founder of the natural beauty line, Lindsey will share with us what prompted her to create this line that prioritizes natural ingredients and how you can take steps to reduce the beauty products in your home. We also talk about our beauty routines. While we haven’t disposed of all of the “carcinogenic” products, we still believe in making small steps in the right direction. Progress over perfection, friends. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP44: Minimalist Beauty with Lindsey Moeller Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 6, 2018 • 5min
EP43: Keep It Simple
The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is: Keep It Simple Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 27, 2018 • 43min
EP42: Shopping Bans with Cait Flanders
Today we’ll be talking with Cait Flanders who is the author of the new book, The Year of Less. Cait took on a year-long shopping ban and discovered life is worth more than anything you can buy in a store. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP42: Shopping Bans with Cait Flanders Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 20, 2018 • 5min
EP41: People Over Things
The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is: People Over Things Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Boll & Branch: http://bollandbranch.com/minimalist* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


