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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May 17, 2023 • 35min
204: Cultivating Capable Kids: Empowering the Next Generation with Essential Life Skills
Tune in as Katie Kimball and I discuss why we prioritize teaching our kids life skills and how kids benefit from learning them! Get a FREE ticket for you and your child to learn from me and 60 other experts in Katie's Summer Camp Virtual Summit for Kids, June 12th - 17th. Get your FREE ticket here: https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/LSN2/katyjoywells/ Life Skills Summer Camp will help prepare your kids with things like: Auto maintenance Sewing on a button Writing a thank-you note Growing a garden Cleaning their room Project planning and study skills Finances - saving, estimating to stick to a budget, building credit (yikes!) Positive communication Regulating the nervous system Cooking, organizing, and screen wellness And even…cleaning the bathroom!?! This online summit will provide training for all that and more! Grab your FREE ticket here: https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/LSN2/katyjoywells/ Teach Your Kids to Cook with Katie's best-selling eCourse!
May 10, 2023 • 8min
203: The Spotlight Effect: How to Stop Being Self-Conscious About Your Home
The spotlight effect describes how people tend to believe that others are paying more attention to them than they actually are—in other words, our tendency to always feel like we are "in the spotlight." This can cause midjudgment, social anxiety, fear, shame and lots of negative emotions, preventing us from ever inviting people into our homes. Tune in as I share a personal story around the spotlight effect and how I've liberated myself from being self-conscious and embarressed about my cluttered, messy and lived-in home. Enjoy! Join my Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub Get 1-1 coaching from me: https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle Join the 14-Day Clutter Challenge to get started with your declutter journey: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge
May 3, 2023 • 37min
202: 3 Surprisingly Effective Time Management Strategies with Megan Sumrell
When you think of your daily life, do any of these come to mind? feel pressure to get as much done as possible from sun up to sun down struggle with lack of boundaries with your time and energy overwhelmed with prioritizing and knowing what to do next because everything feels important you can't "catch-up" no matter what you do You're in luck because on the show today is my good friend and time management expert for women, Megan Sumrell. You'll learn: - why old-school time-management strategies set us up for failure and leave us exhausted and overwhelmed - how to open up time in your day to get things done that really matter - Megan's realistic time management strategies for women and mamas I'm so excited to hear how this episode helps! xx Katy P.S. Megan's FREE One-Notebook Challenge begins Monday 5/15. I know you'll love it, especially you have dozens of notebooks, sticky notes and reminders and struggle to keep up with it all. She is going to walk you through exactly how you can stay organized with just ONE notebook and how to "process" it each week. Even better, it is no more 30 minutes each day at 12pm EST and yes...replays are available if you miss it live! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE https://www.megansumrell.com/one-notebook?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.megansumrell.com%2Fa%2F2147504450%2FLJ6uRgox
May 1, 2023 • 41min
201: How to Create a Wardrobe You Love (No Trends Required) With Jeannie Stith
In today's episode you'll learn: 3 go-to solutions to not falling prey to constantly changing trends and wasting $$$$ find out if a capsule wardrobe is right for you (and common pitfalls of them) the easiest ways to declutter your clothes and create a simple wardrobe I'm so excited to hear how this episode helps you simplify your wardrobe and makes getting dressed FUN again! Jeannie is running her BIGGEST sale of the year on ALL of her color packages starting TODAY to this Friday 5/5 at Midnight EST and you can double up on coupons to get 20% OFF! Step 1: Her 10% coupon will be automatically deducted at checkout between 5/1 and 5/5 Step 2: Use my coupon: CLUTTERFREE to get an EXTRA 10% off between 5/1 and 5/5 If you've been thinking about getting your colors...now is the time! ➡️ This is a great gift for friends and family!⬅️ (I've gifted this to EVERY family member of mine, even my sons!) FYI: You can also add a makeup card to learn about your BEST makeup colors, too! (this was very helpful for me) GET YOUR BEST COLORS HERE! https://yourcolorguru.com/
Apr 26, 2023 • 17min
200: Ask Me Anything PLUS How to Declutter For A Move
In today's episode I'm sharing 5 declutter questions I've been getting lately -- including how to declutter for an upcoming move. I also share a couple of strategies I've used with my sons (ages 6 & 8) that have really helped them keep their rooms way tidier. Things that I hope you consider doing, too. P.S. The doors to The Clutter Cure Club close Sunday! The Club is your secret to decluttering and keeping it away. Perks include monthly trainings, step-by-step guides, community support, FREE access to my Challenges (next one begins this coming Monday 5/15) and more! join here! https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub
Apr 19, 2023 • 34min
199: Brilliant Home Design Tips with Tasha Agruso
Known in the interior design world for her budget-friendly design tips and creative DIY projects, Tasha Agruso share's some stellar (and super affordable) ideas for us today! I'm honored to be an expert speaker on Tasha's upcoming Beautiful Home Beautiful Life Summit along with 24 other experts discussing decluttering, organizing, and designing a home you love! Grab your free ticket and watch from the comfort of your home! The summit begins May 2nd, click below to grab your free ticket below: Yes, I want declutter, organization and design tips to simplify my home! https://home.katyjoywells.com/summit
Apr 12, 2023 • 34min
198: Pursuing A Life With Less Stuff: One Mom's Inspiring Story
You'll hear from my coaching student, Kimberly, a full-time working mama of two, and now clutter crusher extraordinaire and her biggest takeaways from my 1-1 Coaching Program. Her story brought me to tears (in the best of ways). As much as I LOVE all of her before and afters photo - the most life-changing benefits from decluttering can't be seen in a picture... Here's what Kim said: "The level of calm in my house is so much greater. I can do fun things with my family and not feel guilty I'm not doing chores. My stress levels are way better and honestly, this program has changed my life." Kimberly shared how working directly with me was the reason she reached her goals and had the confidence to tackle all her scary spaces. {{user.first_name}}, if you are struggling to achieve the results and clutter-free home you deserve, it's time to do something different. I'd love to help you inside my Inner Circle 1-1 Coaching Program. Learn more here: https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle Pssstt.....I have limited availability, so snag your spot while they last! xx Katy
Apr 5, 2023 • 11min
197: Clutter-Free Easter Gift Ideas
Easter will be here soon and with any major holiday, it's an opportunity for our homes to load up with junky, random toys and clutter. I'm certain you'll love today's episode, chock-filled with creative and unique clutter-free easter gift ideas for your precious little ones! 🐣 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! If you're not already... Become a member here.
Mar 29, 2023 • 19min
196: THIS Is What Can Happen When You Declutter
Most people think the way they "pay" for stuff is ONLY with their hard-earned cash... The mistake is when they think the story ends there. That they STOP "paying" after they swipe their credit card. The unpopular truth? We pay for our stuff in LOTS of ways other than monetarily... Listen in to learn about the five ways that you're paying for your stuff - it will empower you to let go. Stay the course. Continue to simplify. And add fuel to your simplicity's fire. 🔥👏 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! If you're not already... Become a member here.
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Mar 22, 2023 • 22min
195: Which Declutter Method Is Right For Me?
In today's episode I cover several popular declutter methods and the pros and cons of each - so you can decide the right methods for *you* and (finally) gain traction in your home. 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! If you're not already...Become a member here.
