Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

For those who are new here, I occasionally release bonus episodes designed for a specific part of my audience. I have listeners from all kinds of faith backgrounds, and this episode is shared from a Christian perspective. If that’s not quite what you’re looking for today, feel free to explore the other episodes released this week - or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation you won’t wan...

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, so if this content is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episodes that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! ------------------------------------------- When parents are told their child needs to lose...

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, so if this content is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episodes that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! ------------------------------------------- What if the work of managing a home isn't &...

How would you like some more breathing room at home? Holly Blakey is a home organizer (and creator of Breathing Room Home) who specializes in creating calm spaces that you love to live in. As owner of Breathing Room Home, she's been transforming client's spaces for over nine years, specializing in creating beautiful and practical systems that help families simplify their lives. She has a p...

We've heard countless conversations about how technology affects our attention spans, productivity, and relationships - but what if the greatest cost of our digital lives is much deeper? In this episode, Diane sits down with Patricia Martin, author of Will the Future Like You? , to explore how constant connectivity, social media, and the pressure to continually reinvent ourselves are reshaping...

In this episode, Diane sits down with parenting educator and Fresh Start Family founder Wendy Snyder to discuss how parents can interrupt reactive patterns, build stronger relationships with their children, and create a calmer home without relying on punishment or control. Drawing from her new book, Fresh Start Your Family, Wendy shares practical tools that help parents lead with both firmness and...

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show. Author Kristen Strong gets real about the highs and heartbreaks of adult friendship. From chasing connection after countless moves to learning when to let go, Kristen shares honest lessons on being a good friend - to others and yourself. If you’ve ever felt lonely or struggled to find your people, this episode is for you. Links Discu...

Most parents want to raise confident, responsible kids - but very few are shown how to intentionally nurture leadership skills at home. In this episode, Diane sits down with youth leadership specialist J. Chad Mitchell, who has spent more than 30 years coaching, teaching, and mentoring young people. His core message is simple: leadership isn’t about age - it’s a set of skills that can begin develo...

Many women enter midlife already stretched thin - then, seemingly overnight, their bodies begin to change. Energy dips, sleep becomes disrupted, digestion shifts, and the habits that once worked no longer deliver the same results. In this episode, Diane sits down with women's health and nutrition expert Cynthia Thurlow to explore the often-overlooked connection between menopause and gut health...

What if some of the most challenging moments of parenting - morning chaos, bedtime resistance, and emotional meltdowns - could become opportunities for connection instead of conflict? In this conversation, Diane sits down with mindfulness expert, recording artist, and bestselling author Kira Willey to discuss her latest book, The Joyful Child. Kira shares how simple, playful practices rooted in mo...

Parenthood has a way of revealing parts of ourselves we didn't know existed. It can strengthen relationships, expose old wounds, and challenge even the most connected couples. In this conversation, Diane sits down with therapist, author, and mother of two, Martina Nova, to discuss how parents can stay connected and aligned through the ever-changing seasons of family life. Drawing from her new...

Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations long after they end, carrying guilt that may not belong to you, or feeling unable to quiet your mind no matter how hard you pray? In this conversation, I sit down with licensed mental health counselor Melissa Fisher to explore a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: What if anxiety isn't simply a faith problem? Drawing from both neuros...

If you feel like you’re doing everything for everyone and still sinking a little deeper every day, you’re not alone. In Escaping Quicksand , Lisa Woodruff reveals why so many women feel buried by the mental load of modern home life and how to finally rise above it. Many of us have accepted that managing a home simply means carrying an endless mental checklist. The appointments, the paperwork, the...

As parents, we dream big dreams for our children and our families. For many, choosing to homeschool - especially in the younger years - is a way to intentionally achieve those dreams, offering not just academic flexibility but the freedom to truly know a child and nurture them accordingly. But as high school approaches, a question remains: Can homeschooling in the high school years continue to be...

Every year, millions of honey bees are transported across the country to pollinate the crops that fill our grocery stores - but few of us ever stop to consider the toll this takes on the bees themselves. In this episode, I sit down with author Jennie Durant to discuss the surprising and often unseen realities of modern beekeeping and industrial agriculture. We explore the challenges facing honey b...

In this conversation, Diane sits down with Chris McKenna - founder of Protect Young Eyes and author of The Five Habits of the Tech-Ready Family - to discuss why managing technology isn't ultimately about screen-time limits - it's about relationships, trust, and connection. Chris shares the powerful insight that "technology is better when it's a we activity," challenging the com...

Now is a wonderful time to revisit this conversation with Myquillyn Smith. As many of us spend more time at home during the summer months (or begin thinking ahead to fall projects) it's easy to feel the pressure to refresh our spaces, buy something new, or finally "fix" the rooms that never seem quite right. In this episode, Myquillyn offers a refreshing alternative: working with what...

Many of us are trying so hard to take care of ourselves - eating well, moving our bodies, getting sleep - and yet we still feel exhausted, anxious, and stretched thin. If you're constantly tired, struggling with brain fog, or feeling like your body isn't responding the way it used to, there may be more going on beneath the surface than simply "getting older" or being a busy mom. In...

According to the Center for Disease Control, 194 million Americans - or 76.4% of the population - have at least one chronic illness, and half of them are women. While many of these individuals finally have a diagnosis, and are no longer “sick”, they’re still not “well.” They’ve gone through the treatments, taken the medications, and yet still find themselves suffering.  So, what do you do after yo...

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? A simple 15-minute habit could change everything. In this episode, I’m joined by professional organizer and life coach Tracy Hoth to discuss a simple, sustainable approach to decluttering that helps reduce overwhelm and build lasting momentum. Tracy shares how our thoughts often keep us stuck and why delaying a task is frequently more painful than simply getting sta...

Now is the perfect time to revisit this conversation with Nicole Jaques. As summer schedules fill up with gatherings, vacations, and kids home more often, many of us are looking for practical ways to keep our homes feeling manageable without spending all day cleaning. Nicole shares simple, non-toxic cleaning solutions, easy hosting tips, and realistic strategies for creating a home environment tha...

What if consistency has less to do with perfection and more to do with learning how to keep showing up in sustainable ways? In this episode, I’m joined again by Monica Packer, habits and identity coach and host of About Progress, to discuss habits, procrastination, and why women often need a more flexible approach to personal growth. We talk about mental load, all-or-nothing thinking, and the impo...

Note: I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! --------------------------------------- After spending more than 30 years...

What if the goal of parenting isn’t perfection - but repair? In this episode, I’m joined by Eli Harwood, therapist, mother of three, and author of How to Heal Your So Your Kids Don’t Have To: An Encyclopedia for Ditching Your Emotional Baggage. Together, we explore the messy but meaningful work of breaking cycles, building secure attachment, and learning how to parent with greater emotional awaren...

Today, we're planning our summer! Joining me for the conversation is host of the Minimal-ish podcast, Desirae Endres ! Instead of traditional scheduling, Desirae shares her four pillars of minimal-ish living to help shape the summer season. We chat balancing flexibility and structure, creating simple routines, prioritizing family connections, and finding time for friendships. I hope this episo...