Unstuffed

Have you ever wondered what happens when you are done decluttering? You have created a totally clutter-free home that feels aligned with who you want to be...but now what? Your house is just clean? You just have all this free time? Let's chat today about how to sit in this discomfort (trust me, it will probably be uncomfortable), and what you can do next! My site: https://www.reneebenes.com/ My Sa...

If you have ever dreamnt of living off the grid, eating only from your garden, and basically disappearing from the hussle and bustle of today's society, well, hop on board! Today's slow living/homestead centered episode will give you the encrouagement that both things are possible. I sat down with blogger, podcaster, and author, Jill Winger to discuss all things slowing down, parenting on purpose...

Can we sit down today for another real chat heart to heart? If I'm being real sometimes this non-stop digital world can feel incredibly overwhelming and I daydraem about running away from all of it. While I'm not doing that just yet, I am actively opting out of a lot of it. From fake eyelashes, to getting my nails done, there are so many things I am crossing off my to do list for the sake of my ow...

We know decluttering and cleaning our homes can improve our mental health and all around make us feel better, but did you ever think about how it might be affecting the air we breathe? Today I'm sitting down with Michael Rubino to dive into the benefits of creating healthy air quality in our homes and what we can do to make sure we are keeping our air and health at optimal levels. Visit Home Clean...

This epsiode is a behind the scenes listen in on my new audio course, Stuff Detox. What is a shopping addiction and why is it so hard to kick? In today's episode I'm going to break down the tough reality that is shopping addiction, and how our emotions are being hijacked in order to get us to spend more! How can you fight back, spend less and makes sure your purchases are actually paying you back!...

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job in pursuit of purpose and passion in your work? Same! Listen in on this episode where I sit down with ex corporate VIP and 7 figure enrepreneur, Julie Ciardi. She will share with us how she intuitively knew she was in the wrong job, how they sold their house so she could make the career switch and what it took for her to build her business to the powerhou...

We have all heard people say, "Dress for the role you want," but can doing this accidentally make us play the role of another person rather than stepping fully into who we are? It's true, the stuff we buy, the outfits we wear, might help us create internal shifts and build confidence, but what would happen if we let it go and stood in our own power without any of the stuff? Let's talk about it......

If you can't figure out why you struggle with decluttering, especially letting go of sentimental clutter, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Not only do you get a behind the scenes listen as mindset expert, Shelley Lefkoe guides me through the process of eliminating one of my limiting beliefs that kept me attached to clutter, but she'll also give you the step by step process for you to eli...

Have you ever wondered how to be bold enough to follow your gut even when everyone else is telling you not to? Today mindset coach, Breanne Burke and I dive into the nitty gritt of what it takes to cultivate confidence and take bold steps toward the direction you feel called in life. If you have ever had that nudge telling you to do something (even if it's kind of crazy), this is the episode for y...

PART 2: I have always shard with you that my minimalist journey had very little to do with stuff, or decluttering. Today I want to break down the walls and share with you the spiritual self help book that inspired me to start minimalism, and how it kick-started my journey into decluttering my closet in pursuit of myself.   The Blog:   https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/ My Fave Savings Plan:   https:...

PART 1: I have always shard with you that my minimalist journey had very little to do with stuff, or decluttering. Today I want to break down the walls and share with you the spiritual self help book that inspired me to start minimalism, and how it kick-started my journey into decluttering my closet in pursuit of myself.  The Blog: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/ My Fave Savings Plan: https://www...

How much stuff do you really need to prepare for a new baby? How much baby gear is too much? In today's episode, I am diving into the prep work of parenthood with post partum doula, Patricia. Listen in as we chat all things baby prep and how to prepare for your post partum recovery before you leave the hospital! Find Patricia on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ppdoulapatricia Prepping for Parenth...

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A recent trip to my 94 year old grandma's house made me realize just how beneficial having a routine really is especially when you're a little bit more of a free spirit. If you ever feel unorganized or kind of chaotic, here are some ideas on why having more routine in your life can actually be a really good thing and how to go about making routines a part of your daily life --without putting up a...

As summer inches closer and our kids are home from school, I wanted to share a few simple ideas as a minimalist mom for how we are prepping to maintain a minimalist home and schedule before an invasion of children! In order to maintain balance and keep our home tidy there are a few rules and routines we have in place to make sure things run smoothly -- and I can still get work done since I work fr...

I got the chance to interview fellow minimalist and long time blogging buddy, Marissa from A to Zen Life. Before she built her 220K+ YouTube following Marissa was heading into hoarding territory just like many of her family members. Today we chat about how she learned to let go of 95% of it -- including her emotional attachment -- so that she and her family could experience a simplified, more zen...

In my first ever in person podcast interview, I sat down with accidental minimalist and fellow Minnesotan, Laura from ToxyFree. She was kind enough to share with me how her health journey and her desire to live a toxin-free lifestyle lead her to accidentally practice minimalism. She now lives in a completely toxic free home and runs a business that is all about supporting high quality toxic free p...

Let's have a heart to heart real talk conversation, please. I would love to share with you this epiphany I had today that my minimalist journey was triggered by my fears of abandonment. While I always knew my love for decluttering was tied to my need to feel control in the midst of chaos, I didn't quite realize how I ironic it was that my solution to my fears of being left was to start getting rid...

We have all been given how to declutter guides and hacks and while these might help us get our house more organized, there is a new method for clearing 10 times more clutter from your home that I guarantee you haven't heard of yet. This episode will help you re-think the way you declutter and why you hang onto (or buy) the stuff you do!   Read this post: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/10x-declutt...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to battle that inner shopping addiction voice? This week I wanted to share with you what went down when my shopaholic self tried convincing me I needed overalls NOW. Those sneaky impulses to spend money can sneak up so quickly, here's an idea on how you can stay a step ahead. Read this post: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/overalls Shopping Rehab: https://www....

One of the biggest questions I get asked when it comes to declutter is should I declutter clothes that I no longer fit into...specifically fat pants. Today I wanted to share with you my hot take on this hot topic and I'm not going to lie, I think the answer will surprise you.   Read this post: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/fat-pants/   How Many Pants Should I Own?: https://www.thefunsizedlife.co...

There is no shortage of Google searches for things like "influencers are the worst" or "influencers are ruining everything." Whether you are a fan of influencers or not, the truth is, there is a lot of push back around the topic and I think it's time I weigh in because you might be surprised to find that influencers are not what you think!   Visit the No Stuff Shop: https://www.reneebenes.com/stor...

As a recovering shopaholic, I can tell you one of the best ways I've learned to save money shopping and design my minimalist wardrobe has been learning how to be a more high maintenance shopper. Here are some ways to shift out of a scarcity mindset, practice high vibe shopping and be a little more high maintenance. (In a good way.) Read this post: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/high-maintenance-s...

If you are a recovering shopaholic like I am then you probably know that guilty buyer's remorse feeling of purchasing something you don't need. The guilty feelings we carry around after impulse spending can stick with us, if we don't learn how to take action to prevent them. Here are some of my favorite ways to not only shift your shopping addiction into a healthier spending habit, but also what t...

Technically, I have been practicing minimalism for closer to a decade, however, this old blog post on 5 life lessons I learned after 5 years of minimalism is truly life changing information that I want you to know whether you are on your minimalism journey or not!   Read this post: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/minimalist-5-years/ 160+ Things to Declutter Checklist: https://thefunsizedlife.ck.pa...