Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

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! --------------------------------------- What truly makes a place feel like...

What happens when women slowly lose themselves inside motherhood, marriage, addiction, caregiving, and the pressure to keep everything together? In this Going Deeper Episode, I’m joined by novelist Jessica Guerrieri to discuss her emotionally layered new novel, Both Can Be True . Jessica vulnerably shares how addiction can evolve beyond substances into cravings for validation, desirability, produc...

What if lasting health has less to do with willpower - and more to do with identity, environment, and the systems we create around ourselves? In today's episode, I’m joined by Susan Peirce Thompson to discuss her new book, Maintain: The Three Identity Shifts that Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom , and the deeper realities behind lasting behavior change. Susan shares her personal...

In this episode, author and journalist Lisa Katayama joins me to discuss her book The Japanese Way of Parenting and the lessons she’s bringing from her upbringing in Tokyo into raising her children in America. We explore Japanese parenting philosophies around cooperation, responsibility, routines, independence, and caring for others - while also discussing the balance between freedom and boundarie...

Fatherhood is changing - but many of the expectations around it haven’t. Today I’m joined by Kevin Maguire, author of The New Fatherhood, for a conversation that challenges the traditional scripts many men are still trying to follow and why those scripts are no longer serving families. Kevin’s work is rooted in both personal experience and research. After the birth of his second child, he experien...

What if confident parenting isn’t about making the “right” decision in every moment - but about building a family system you trust? In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle and Greg Neufeld, hosts of The Most Important Thing , to explore how leadership principles from high-performing teams can translate into family life. We talk about the subtle ways modern parenting advice creates second-guessing,...

In this episode, Diane sits down with Zach Thompson, founder of the Scatter Joy Project, to discuss the personal experiences that led him to become an advocate for mental health awareness and accessibility. Zach shares how his own journey shaped the mission behind Scatter Joy Project - an initiative focused on making mental health resources more affordable, approachable, and community-driven. Toge...

In this episode, Diane sits down with Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist, to talk about simplifying skincare and focusing on what actually works. Dr. Mamina shares why a minimal approach is often best, and how lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and hormones can influence skin health. We discuss common concerns like adult acne, postpartu...

What if one of the most powerful tools for your health, longevity, and overall well-being is something you’re already doing every day - but not quite optimally? In today’s episode, we’re rethinking walking with expert-backed insights that challenge common assumptions (including the 10,000 steps myth). We explore how your walking speed, cadence, and even foot health can reveal deeper truths about y...

This episode originally aired on the Millennial Minimalist podcast with host, Kelly Foss. -------------------------------------------- Today’s episode is a little bit different—and kind of fun for me to share. About a month ago, I had the opportunity to sit down as a guest on the Millennial Minimalist Podcast, which doesn’t happen all that often. I’m usually the one asking the questions, so it was...

We don’t talk enough about how heavy fatherhood can feel. In this episode, I’m joined by Jon Gustin (known as “ The Tired Dad ”) for a candid conversation about the emotional weight dads carry behind the scenes. From postpartum challenges in his marriage to addiction and the pressure to provide while staying present, Jon shares what led him to speak out - and why so many men quietly relate. This i...

In this episode, Diane sits down with cookbook author and gardener Crystal Schmidt to talk about her approach to meal prep, outlined in her book Freeze Fresh Meal Prep . Instead of relying on fully pre-made freezer meals, Crystal introduces the concept of “meal starters” - prepping the fresh components of a dish ahead of time and freezing them, then finishing the meal later with pantry staples. We...

What if creating a more intentional life starts with rethinking the spaces around you? Today I’m joined by behavioral scientist and author, Leidy Klotz to explore a powerful (and often overlooked) idea: our surroundings don’t just reflect who we are - they actively shape who we become. While so much advice focuses on mindset, habits, and routines, Leidy invites us to zoom out and consider where th...

What if raising independent kids actually made life easier - for everyone? Today I’m joined by Jenna Michael, author of Let’s Choose Less and the children’s book We Can Help , for a conversation about simplifying family life by inviting our kids into it. Jenna’s work centers around one powerful idea: children are more capable than we often give them credit for. And when we allow them to participat...

If you’ve been a listener here for awhile, you’ll know that minimalism goes beyond stuff. I’m thrilled to share today’s guests, Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus - otherwise known as ‘The Minimalists’. Today they’ll dive deeper into the seven essential relationships in our lives: stuff, truth, self, money, values, creativity, and people and how minimalism makes room in our lives to re-evalu...

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! --------------------------------------- In this episode, Diane sits down...

Today’s kids face more anxiety, stress, and pressure than ever before. In this episode, I sit down with therapists and parenting experts Sissy Goff and David Thomas to talk about the missing piece many parents overlook: capability. Capable kids believe they can do hard things. They face challenges with confidence, bounce back from setbacks, and keep going when life gets complicated. Drawing from m...

Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. These conversations will focus on interesting people I've come across that share similar values, perspectives and intentions expressed on the Minimalist Moms Podcast. In this episode, Diane sits down with author and Faherty Brand co-founder Kerry Docherty to talk about her memoir, Selfish , and the idea of redefinin...

In this episode, Diane sits down with executive coach, author, and founder of Career Frame, Carrie Fabris, to talk about redefining success, ambition, and motherhood. After more than 20 years in corporate leadership, Carrie shares two pivotal turning points - one in 2014 that led her toward coaching, and another in 2019 when she realized her career no longer felt aligned. She left corporate just b...

In this episode, Diane sits down with pediatric emergency medicine physician and sexual abuse prevention advocate Dr. Bronwyn Carroll to talk about how parents can approach safety conversations with clarity and confidence. Dr. Carroll explains why these discussions should be treated as standard injury prevention - no different than seatbelts or smoke detectors - and how building a family culture o...

In this episode, Diane sits down with Vida Delrahim, co-founder of WeNatal and former Nike Senior Marketing Director, to talk about rethinking fertility, hormone health, and family wellness. After experiencing miscarriage and navigating parenthood later in life, Vida shifted her focus from brand marketing to reproductive health, with a mission to move the conversation from “me” to “we.” We discuss...

This episode is a part of the Clear Intentions series. Diane sits down with Katie Day to explore her journey of radical habit transformation. After the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a deeper reevaluation of her life, Katie committed to eliminating alcohol, sugar, social media, and negativity for an entire year—an experiment that reshaped her identity, habits, and sense of purpose. In this conversatio...

Today’s guest invites us to consider this question: What if God is not absent in your hardest seasons - but actively at work, stitching together something beautiful in the middle of it? In this conversation, Diane sits down with author Kirby Kelly to talk about her new book, The Fabric of Hope , and what it looks like to trust God in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. We talk about what it look...

What if the key to better health isn’t found in a pill bottle - but in community, creativity, and connection? Today I’m joined by author and researcher Julia Hotz to talk about her new book, The Connection Cure, where she uncovers how movement, nature, art, service, and belonging can transform our well-being. From dementia care farms in Norway to social prescribing programs around the world, Julia...

Today’s guest says that when we talk about addiction, we often focus on the individual but rarely on the people standing right beside them. The parents, the spouses, the friends… who so deeply want to help, but often feel like they’re walking on eggshells - unsure if what they’re doing is actually supporting healing… or unintentionally making things harder. In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline...