Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

In this episode, Diane shares about Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners by Jack and Emmy Zhang, the parents behind the wildly popular @cookingforlevi account featuring their five-year-old son, Levi. What began as a simple way to spend time together in the kitchen has become a family mission: raising a curious eater while creating lasting memories around the table. Rather than focusing on perfect mea...

In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and Stanford adjunct faculty member Dr. Celeste Birkhofer for a conversation about a powerful truth: the mental health your child will have as an adult is being shaped right now. But this isn’t about perfect parenting. It’s about understanding the everyday experiences and relationships that help children develop the internal resources they’ll re...

Many moms assume that back pain is simply part of motherhood. Between pregnancy, carrying babies, nursing, lifting toddlers, and juggling the physical demands of everyday life, aches and pains can feel inevitable. But what if they aren't? In this episode, Diane sits down with spine surgeon Dr. Amir Vokshoor to discuss why so many women experience back pain during pregnancy and postpartum - and...

What if creating a peaceful home didn't require getting rid of everything you love? In this episode, Diane is joined by New York Times bestselling author Myquillyn Smith - known to many as The Nester - to discuss her newest book, House Hushing. Together, they explore a refreshing middle ground between minimalism and maximalism, proving that you don't have to sacrifice beauty or personality...

You crawl into bed exhausted… and suddenly your brain decides it's the perfect time to replay conversations, plan tomorrow's to-do list, and worry about everything you didn't finish. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. In this episode, Diane sits down with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of the wildly popular Nothing Much Happens sleep podcast, to explore why so many of us struggle...

If you've been listening for a while, you know my goal with this podcast has never been to tell you what to think. My hope has always been to introduce you to thoughtful people, different perspectives, and conversations that encourage you to think more deeply and live more intentionally. Parenting today often means sorting through an overwhelming amount of health information, and few topics fe...

In this special conversation, Diane sits down with a fellow minimalist (and host of the Millennial Minimalist podcast), Kelly Foss to explore how living with less has transformed far more than their homes. Together, they reflect on the defining moments that led them toward minimalism, why decluttering is only the beginning, and how creating space externally often reveals what's happening inter...

This week, I speak with the owner and founder of Rachel and Company (a full-service professional organizing firm specializing in home organization, closet design, and home moves!) As the back to school season is here, Rachel provides us with her tried and true tricks for back to school organization! Links Discussed in This Episode | Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. W...

On today's bonus episode, hosts of the Peaceful Homeschool podcast (Emma and Beth) are here to encourage and empower you by sharing how you can simplify your homeschool day and achieve a peaceful relationship with your children. We are here to tell you that homeschooling is not as daunting as it may seem, and with the right mindset and tools, you can give your children an excellent education w...

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...

If the question, "What's for dinner?" feels like the most exhausting part of your day, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Diane sits down with cookbook author and recipe developer Caroline Chambers to discuss how we can dramatically reduce the mental load of feeding our families - without sacrificing delicious meals. Rather than chasing elaborate recipes or constantly searc...

What if the life you're chasing isn't actually the one you want? In this episode, Diane sits down with speaker and author Justin Jones-Fosu to explore the subtle difference between chasing success and creating a life of meaning. Inspired by the timeless fable of the tortoise and the hare, Justin's newest book, Stop Chasing, Start Creating, challenges the cultural narrative that fulfill...

People think that planning should feel good but it’s actually an anxiety-inducing event that you can develop resistance to in your brain. The trick is to turn planning into a rewarding event that your mind looks forward to. Then execution becomes a bit of a no-brainer. But how? Join me today as I speak with productivity expert and co-founder of the Lifehack Method, Carey Bentley. Carey’s helped mo...

Shame has a way of convincing us that we're too much, not enough, or somehow fundamentally flawed. Often, it operates quietly beneath the surface, shaping the way we think, relate to others, and move through the world without us even realizing it. Joining the show for the second time is author and teacher, Jeff Golden to explore the hidden ways shame influences our lives and how we can begin t...

As grocery prices continue to rise and many families look for practical ways to save money, reduce waste, and eat more intentionally, food preservation is making a comeback. In this episode, Diane sits down with homesteaders and authors Staci and Jeremy Hill to discuss their book, The Preserver's Garden: How to Grow a Garden for Fermenting, Canning, Pickling, Dehydrating, Freeze Drying, and Mo...

Making his third appearance on the show is Tyler Moore, better known as Tidy Dad. Together we explore how our homes evolve through different seasons of life, and why organizing our thoughts often comes before organizing our spaces. Tyler also shares how simplifying extended beyond his home - leading him to leave a toxic work environment, prioritize his health, and rethink his relationship with inf...

What if simplifying your home could actually open the door to more adventures? In this episode, Diane talks with travel enthusiast and content creator Amber Paul (@amberonpoints) about how embracing a "minimal-ish" lifestyle has helped her family prioritize travel over stuff. By keeping their home simple and "Airbnb-ready", they've created more opportunities to explore the worl...

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! ------------------------------------------- Women's health can often feel overwhelming....

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 every Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! ------------------------------------------- Fatherhood has a way of reshaping a man's...

When Lisa Woolery unexpectedly lost her husband, Eric, she found herself navigating unimaginable grief while raising two children, managing overwhelming paperwork, and making countless decisions about the home and belongings they had built together. In this episode, Diane sits down with Lisa to discuss what it looks like to move forward after profound loss. Lisa shares how creating order in her ho...

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...

In this day and age, it can be difficult to truly feel present in motherhood. We have so many roles we’re juggling, schedules to manage, self-care to maintain (not to mention remembering little details - such as what to add to the grocery store list or that school pickup is early on Friday.) The question is: how do we manage presence when it feels like we’re pulled in various ways? Joining me toda...

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 every Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! ------------------------------------------- It's easy to become consumed by the rhythm...

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...