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Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood
Cloud10
300 episodes
Minimal-ish is a podcast hosted by Desirae Endres about striving to live with less of the things that don't matter, more of what does, and pursuing intention in every area of our everyday lives and motherhood. We'll talk about a realistic version of minimalism, family life, motherhood, work, caring for ourselves, budgeting and intentional finances, and everything in between.
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Declutter Your Motherhood with Rachel Nielson (Minimal-ish Replay)
Today I'm bringing you another replay episode where I talk with Rachel Nielson, host of the 3 and 30 podcast, all about ways we can "declutter our motherhood." We talk about topics that range from a practical way to…
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305: October Coffee Date: Digging Myself out of Autopilot, Living with Integrity and Intentionality, + What I'm Loving and Simplifying
Today I'm bringing you our monthly coffee date episode, but I'm switching things up a bit! I hope you enjoy it as I dig a little deeper with some reflection on what has been hard lately and how I'm trying to dig myself…
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304: Simplify the Mental Load via AI with Kassandra Botkin
In this episode, my guest Kassandra Botkin shares her journey from a non-tech mom to creating an AI-powered tool that helps busy moms save time and reduce mental load. We talk about how AI can be accessible and…
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Distractions that are Keeping You from the Things That Matter with Joshua Becker (Minimal-ish Replay)
Today I have another edition of the Minimal-ish Replay series where I'm bringing back episodes from the archives that need a second (or first) listen. Today's replay is with Joshua Becker - it is the second time I had…
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303: This Moment Matters with Ruth Chou Simons
In today's episode, Ruth Chou Simons is my guest. Ruth shares insights from her book 'This Moment Matters,' and we talk about simplifying life, routines, our wardrobes, taking care of ourselves, screen time, and…
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302: September Coffee Date: Overhauling Mornings, Simplifying Food, and 3 Things I'm Loving Right Now
Today I'm bringing you a Minimal-ish coffee date and answering the questions I like to ask every guest: What is something you're simplifying right now and what is something you're loving. I enjoy bringing you these…
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Taking Back Your Time, Finding "Balance," and Guilt Free To Do Lists with Christy Wright (Minimal-ish Replay)
Today I am bringing you another episode from the archives! Now that we've hit 300 episodes, I'm bringing back an episode I think deserves a fresh replay each week! Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation…
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301: Hushing Your Home with Myquellyn Smith (The Nester)
Welcome back to Minimal-ish for another guest episode! This week I'm excited to be sharing my conversation with Myquellyn Smith, also known as The Nester, all about her version of decluttering that she calls "House…
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Stress Less for the Back to School Season (lunches, school papers, and getting out the door) with Diana Rene - Mid-Week Replay #1
Today's episode is part of a new Minimal-ish Mid-week Replay Series. Now that we've hit 300 episodes, I'm digging into the archives to bring back some of my favorites which I will bring you as an additional episode…
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300: Behind the Microphone - Getting Vulnerable and Celebrating 300 Episodes and 8 Years of Minimalish!
Today I'm bringing you an episode unlike our typical episodes here on minimal-ish. For our 300 episode celebration, I wanted to bring you behind the microphone and just share a little more vulnerably about the podcast…
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299: Declutter Your Thoughts - Simple Ways To Feel More Motivated + Intentional with Mimi Bouchard
Today I'm joined by Mimi Bouchard, and I can't wait to share this conversation with you. We mention a discount code to try out her app, Activations, in the episode which you can find at activations.com/pod. In our…
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298: For When Your Home is Overwhelming You - 6 Questions to Ask + What to do Next
In this episode, I'm sharing 6 questions that help me when my house gets to an overwhelmingly messy point. These questions aren't just about decluttering, because sometimes our house is overwhelming becasue we are in a…
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297: Body Image, Social Media and How to Build Confidence in Our Kids with Erin Washington
In today's guest episode, Erin Washington shares insights on the impact of social media on our kids and practical ways parents can foster confidence and healthy habits in their kids. She may be sharing mostly about how…
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296: Getting Intentional about Screen Time (for Kids and Adults) with Emily Feldpausch
Today I am bringing you a guest episode featuring Emily Feldpausch, a parent of three, educator, and author of The Unfollow Effect: Intentional Living in a Digital Age. After a personal experiment with social media…
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295: June Coffee Date: 2 Things I'm Loving, 2 Things I'm Simplifying, and Finances + Minimalism
In this 3rd edition of our minimal-ish coffee date, I'm sharing some summer routines, what I'm loving about community-based summer camps, summer reading incentives, and a minimal-ish learning dealing with finances and…
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294: Declutter the Basement, Garage, or Storage Area with Me
A long awaited declutter with me episode is here! In January of this year I took time to accomplish a really tough decluttering project - my overrun-with-disorganized-storage basement. I'm here today bringing you the…
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293: Simplifying the Summer with Diane Boden (Minimal-ish Replay Episode)
REPLAY: Today I am bringing you a fun conversation with special guest Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms all about having a minimal-ish summer. Diane shares so many great tidbits in this interview, including: finding a…
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292: Mother's Day Edition - How Minimalism has Changed my Motherhood + 2 Things I'm Loving Through the Lens of Motherhood
Today I'm sharing another "coffee date" style solo episode with you (formerly known as mini solo episodes), but I'm doing it with Mother's Day in mind! I'm sharing 2 things I've been loving and why they've been a game…
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291: Simplifying Showing Up and Going Deeper in Our Friendships with Ashlee Gadd (Making Friends as an Adult Part 2)
In today’s episode, I am so happy to welcome back Ashlee Gadd for an encouraging and practical conversation about friendship in motherhood and showing up for your people. Ashlee is a mother, writer, and founder of…
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290: Are we even still "minimal-ish?" Shifting with life seasons and a new definition of Minimal-ish
In this episode, I'm sharing my mid-minimal-ish life crisis moment when my husband said to me: Can we even call ourselves minimal-ish anymore? It was a series of conversations that made me reflect and redefine what…
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289: Minimalism Stories with Dana Litz
For this week’s Minimalism Story episode I’m joined by Dana Litz, content creator and founder of Minimal Moves, to talk about what it really looks like to pursue minimalism over time—not perfectly, but through…
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288: 30 Day Experiments to Overhaul Your Health with Tyler Moore (Tidy Dad)
Tyler Moore, also known as Tidy Dad, is back on Minimal-ish for the third time—and it’s no surprise that you will leave this conversation with tons of actually doable ideas for simplifying the way you take care of…
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287: Making Friends as an Adult: The Good, the Hard, and the Awkward with Kristen Strong
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Kristen Strong (author, mom of 3, and military spouse) for a heartfelt conversation about something so many of us wrestle with… friendship. Whether it’s finding new friends as an…
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286: February Mini-Solo: Things I'm Loving + Simplifying, Life Updates, and Starter-Habits
In this episode, I'm introducing a new series of shorter solo episodes where I'll get a little more personal, like we're friends on a coffee date. I'm starting this series with a big life update while I share three…
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285: Start Decluttering and Keep an Uncluttered Home with Katy Wells
Today on Minimalish, I’m joined by Katy Wells– wife, mom and decluttering expert for a refreshing conversation on starting the new year off on the right foot in our homes. She shares her own journey with decluttering…
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284: Consistency, Morning Routines, and A Word for the Year with Emily Ley (Replay)
Today's episode is starting with a mini solo episode and continuing with a conversation that I am honored to re-share with Emily Ley. She wrote a devotional book titled Sure as the Sunrise in 2022, and in today's…
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283: Why Strength Training is Life Changing for Women + How to Fit Fitness into your Busy Life with Sam Lindauer
This week I’m so excited to be joined by Sam Lindauer, a mom, physical therapist, and strength training coach on the Ladder app, for a motivating and encouraging conversation all about strength training— especially for…
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282: Intentional Parenting for the Holiday Woes: Sibling fights, Screen time, and Full schedules
This week on Minimalish, I’m welcoming Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, for a conversation every toddler parent needs, especially during the holiday season. Devon brings so much clarity and…
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281: Building Lasting Community with Palak Dave
This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by author and speaker Palak Dave for an honest and relatable conversation about something so many of us crave in adulthood—true connection and community. Palak shares practical…
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280: Intentional Rhythms and Routines for a Busy Life with KyAnn Molina
This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by KyAnn Molina, a wife, homeschooling mom of three little ones 5 and under, and host of the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast. In our conversation, KyAnn and I talk about the…
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279: Sell Your Clutter with Olivia (The Marketplace Mom)
This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by Olivia, also known as The Marketplace Mom, for a fun yet practical conversation about one of my favorite topics—decluttering—and how selling on Facebook Marketplace can actually…
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278: Decluttering WITH Your Kids with Deanna Yates
This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by Deanna Yates, the voice behind Wannabe Clutter Free, for a super practical and encouraging conversation about decluttering with your kids. Deanna shares her own journey into…
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277: Overbooked and Overwhelmed with Tara Sun
Today I’m honored to be speaking with author, podcaster, wife, and mother Tara Sun. In this conversation, Tara shares her journey towards a slower, more intentional life by prioritizing saying no and building habits…
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276: Living Slow when Life is Busy
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275: Fostering Connection, Independence and Confidence in Our Kids with Nicole Runyon
This week on Minimalish, I’m back with my first guest interview in a while – and I couldn’t think of a better way to start the summer! After wrapping up my long-term sub position at the high school, I’m so excited to…
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274: 4 Quick Steps to a More Intentional Summer
Today I'm bringing you a solo episode with 4 simple and quick steps we can all take to start our summer months with intention and (hopefully) have a more intentional season. I hope you'll even be able to use at least…
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273: 3 Lessons For Anyone at a Turning Point + Reflections from Going Back to Teaching
Today I'm sharing 3 lessons I shared in a letter to my senior students before their graduation. In this episode, I expand on these lessons and reflect a bit on my year back to teaching. Sponsors: Born Shoes: Go to…
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272: Declutter with Me: Your Wardrobe + Mindset Shifts about our Clothes (and our bodies)
Sponsors: Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/minimalish. Born Shoes: Go to bornshoes.com and use code minimalish to get 15% off your order + free ground…
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271: Decluttering with a full time job, kids, and a busy life - The Konmari Method with Mandy Davis (Minimal-ish Replay)
Sponsors: Born Shoes: Go to bornshoes.com for 15% off your order and free shipping when you use code MINIMALISH Function Health: Download “Long Live Moms” for FREE today at functionhealth.com/minimalish and learn…
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270: Why Minimalism Isn't Working (And What I'm Doing About It)
Today I'm bringing you a solo episode where I'm getting very real about why minimalism isn't going as planned in this current season. If you feel a similar struggle, I hope this episode helps you reflect and move…
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269: Impactful Mindset Shifts for Minimalism + Easier Decluttering with Dawn Madsen (Minimal-ish Replay)
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268: 4 Things I've Learned about Habit Building (from completing a 75 day challenge)
Sponsors: Calm: for listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/minimalish. Hungry Root: get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box…
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267: Monthly Experiment #2: Moving Past a Failed Experiment + January Experiment Update and a PCOS Chat
Today I’m bringing you the next Monthly Experiment where I’m reflecting on this past month’s journey to tackle our families budget. Spoiler alert: it did not go as planned. But I’m sharing a lot about how I’ve been…
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266: Changing Our Shopping Habits (February Replay)
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265: Monthly Experiment #1: Healthier Habits
In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on my first monthly experiment in intentional living—focusing on healthier habits. At the start of the year, I was inspired by my conversation with Tyler Moore of Tidy Dad to…
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264: Disconnecting to Reconnect with Carlos Whittaker
In this episode, I am honored to sit down and speak with author and speaker Carlos Whittaker to chat about his latest book, Reconnected, and his eye-opening 7-week experiment living in a monk community—completely off…
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263: Change Your Relationship with Your Phone with Joey Odom (January Replay)
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262: A 2025 Preview + Monthly "Experiments"
In today's episode, I'm bringing you a quick preview of what 2025 will look like on Minimal-ish, plus letting you in on an extended solo episode series I'm excited about. I hope you'll join me in some monthly…
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261: Minimalism Story: Smart Phone to Flip Phone with Abby Brennan
Today on the podcast, we’re diving into another Minimalism Story with special guest Abby Brennan. Abby is a mom of two, wife, writer, and project manager who has embraced simplicity and sustainability in both her home…
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260: Tidying Up Your Life with Tyler Moore
I’m so excited to kick off 2025 with having special guest Tyler Moore, also known as “Tidy Dad” on social media, back on the show. Today we are talking about our shared experience of the post-holiday chaos and…
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