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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Oct 18, 2023 • 39min
224: How to Reshape Your Money Habits with Brie Sodano
In today's brand new episode, we dive into how to manage money sustainably, what "disappearing money syndrome" means (and how to know if you have it!), and how to reshape your money habits, stop bleeding money, and take control of your finances for good. Brie's course, Find Your Bleed, completely changed my money habits and the tools I learned have literally saved our family tens of thousands of dollars. If you're ready to control the money in your life – if money stresses you out or holds you back from living life fully, you need this course!
Oct 11, 2023 • 28min
223: How to Become a Virtual Assistant with Esther Inman
Do any of these resonate? Are you craving work flexibility? Are you a professional ready to simplify your career and transition to something new? Are you in a season of life where you've considered working from home, but aren't sure how? Do you want to earn income to pay bills, save for retirement or travel? 👉 If ANY of these sound like you, you're in luck because on the show today is my friend Esther Inman. After leaving corporate, Esther's been working from home for almost 10 years around her family's needs and has helped over 6,000 women transition into "flex-time" and work from home! You'll learn: what exactly is a Virtual Assistant and how it's different than a remote job skillsets needed and how you can easily learn them how Virtual Assistants are one of the most in demand jobs with 334 million business owners around the world (and ALL of them need help!) Whether you're needing a change when it comes to work/life balance or wanting to simplify some aspect of your career - this is a great episode to check out! Listen in if you want to simplify (or reimagine) your career! xx Katy P.S. Esther has a globally-praised 90-Day VA Program that has helped thousands of women work from home, pursue their passions, and ultimately find more joy. Learn more about her program here!
Oct 4, 2023 • 17min
222: How to Declutter Books
Do you dream of a clutter-free space but feel overwhelmed by the thought of tackling your book collection? I've got the solution you've been looking for! :-) In my latest podcast episode, we're diving deep into the art of decluttering books. Whether you have a small stack or an extensive library, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights to help you regain control of your bookshelves and create a more organized living space. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect in this episode: Letting Go with Ease: Discover how to decide which books to keep and which ones to bid farewell to, without the guilt. Storage Solutions: Get creative ideas for storing your beloved books in a way that keeps your space tidy and functional. Donation: Find out where to donate books you no longer need, ensuring they find new homes or get repurposed. xx Katy P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life: 1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the next 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Join here.
Sep 27, 2023 • 14min
221: Declutter Habits That Will Change Your Home (And Life)
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by clutter and disorganization, you've probably dreamt of a fresh start. Yep, I've been there too! Digging into deeper layers of clutter is one way to start to tackle this problem but without some effective habits and routines, it's easy for everything to slip back into the cluttered state it was before. In today's newest episode, I'm sharing my favorite habits that will change your home (and your life)! You got this! xx Katy P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life: 1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join my next 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure ClubThe Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.
Sep 20, 2023 • 11min
220: The Correlation Between Anxiety and Clutter
If you feel anxious in a cluttered or messy environment, there's a reason. In fact, in a study by UCLA, people in the study who described their homes as messy or cluttered had elevated levels of cortisol that's been associated with greater chronic stress and linked with other negative health outcomes, such as fatigue, anxiety and unhealthy eating habits. Maybe like me you've experienced the feeling that it's literally hard to breathe with all the clutter that's filling your home. Or you've noticed that you simply don't feel your best when you're in a home that's filled with stuff be it anxious, triggered, impatient, all the things... Listen in to today's episode on the correlation between our OUTER environment 🏠 and our INNER environment 🧠❤️ and how you can ease the burden of clutter. xx Katy P.S. My 1-1 Coaching Program Is OPEN! This program is your roadmap, from Step 1 alllllll the way to Step 20 when it comes to decluttering your home and creating systems that WORK - no matter what season of life you're in. Don't miss this opportunity to get direct support from me, conquer your clutter, and make 2024 your best year yet at a 44% discount. Join Here: https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle Seats are filling up quick and will sell out, so grab yours as asap!
Sep 13, 2023 • 16min
219: Emotional Weight of Clutter
You may have thought that the clutter was only taking up space in your home.. but the truth is that clutter can lead to a mental and emotional weight that has devastating consequences. If this sounds all too familiar, you can liberate yourself from this burden and I share some ways on exactly how in today's episode. P.S. My 1-1 coaching program, The Inner Circle, is now OPEN for enrollment! If you want direct support from yours truly, accountability and a personalized roadmap to reach your declutter goals in the next 90 days, join me before spots sell out! https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle
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Sep 6, 2023 • 14min
218: Top Reasons Your Progress Has Stalled And What To Do About It
Learn about the common reasons for decluttering progress stalling and how to overcome them. They discuss decision fatigue and offer solutions. Increase productivity by breaking tasks and making them enjoyable. Address emotional attachments and the significance of physical objects. Declutter beliefs for effective decluttering.
Aug 30, 2023 • 32min
217: How to Mother Yourself with Dr.Morgan Cutlip
Ready to banish mom-guilt, beat burnout and find (more) joy in motherhood? Dr.Morgan is a wife, mom of two, PhD in Psychology is back on the show today as we dive into one of our most neglected relationships... ...the relationship with ourselves. As you'll hear in our new episode together, she offers us practical and feasible ways to take care of ourselves and find (more) joy in motherhood. We talk about: dropping mom-guilt how to identify our needs (instead of only taking care of everyone else's) how to feel less burned out and overwhelmed ...and how to do all these things when we're already busy Her new book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, is soooooo good and is available for pre-order. https://drmorgancutlip.com/book/ It's refreshing, honest and SO practical and I'm certain it you'll reference it for years to come.
Aug 23, 2023 • 30min
216: Annual Planning with Time Management Expert Megan Sumrell
If you're in a constant state of overwhelm or don't have enough time in your day, today's episode with time management expert, Megan Sumrell, is for you! I'm honored to be a speaker on Megan's upcoming Plan-a-palooza Workshop - this live, virtual event is designed to show you how to create meaningful, practical plans that address and acknowledge the craziness that is life, achieve your goals and have time for yourself again. For once, you will have a plan that is realistic and will *actually* help you reach your goals of ANY kind. During this online event, you'll also get access to my BRAND NEW workshop which will teach you how to plug decluttering into your schedule - without losing sleep, taking time off work or wasting entire weekends. Tickets are on sale for Plan-a-palooza are just $47 through August 31st (but go up to $97 on September 1st). Join us at the link below - I can't wait to see you there! https://www.megansumrell.com/a/2147517683/LJ6uRgox
Aug 16, 2023 • 43min
215: A Surprising Link Between Our Nervous System And Clutter with Ann Odom
In today's episode I sit down with Ann Odom, parent coach and family therapist we dive into how our nervous system can either support or hinder our ability to declutter and create a home (and life) we love. I also share a deeply personal story about the parallels between my healing journey and clutter. Enjoy! P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life: 1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the September 14-Day Challenge. GET $20 off with code: podcast Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Sign up here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.
