The Minimal Mom

Are you burdened and overwhelmed by stuff? T.K. Coleman joins Dawn and encourages us to start with the story! When we unpack the story we find that is where the emotional declutter lives. IN THIS EPISODE:  0:00 Intro  :52 - Why do we sometimes feel bad after decluttering? 6:10 - You have permission to get rid of things as slowly as you need!  8:57 - Decluttering is not one size fits all  9:34 - Th...

Do you love holiday decor, but also desire simplicity? Is your pile of recipes growing with no end in sight? Join Dawn as she tackles viewer questions and offers expert guidance to make decluttering easier and more manageable. If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom   IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Intro :50 - Minimalism and holida...

In a world of endless distractions and consumerism, can minimalism and mindfulness offer a pathway to deeper fulfillment? Join us as Dawn of The Minimal Mom and Dr. Pedram Shojai of The Urban Monk reveal how simplifying our surroundings and connecting with our inner selves can lead to a life of purpose, clarity, and peace." IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 About Dr. Pedram Shojai 4:26 - Where do we begin? 9:...

Find Matt & Zoe's Master Class Here: https://resources.raisingsimple.com/keepthememories Whether you're anxious about inheriting unwanted items or overwhelmed by the thought of passing on a stockpile of stuff, this episode will help you navigate the emotional and practical side of managing family possessions. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Introduction :40 Are some people just more sentimental? 4:07 Le...

The cleaning gurus make it look so easy! Why can’t I keep up? Is your house the problem, or is it your cleaning method? Listen in is as Dawn talks with Sarah McGlory about her adaptive cleaning method that really works! IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 About Sarah 5:05 the correlation between the amount of support and cleanliness  6:28 how adaptive cleaning came about 9:40 (GEM) The basics of low capacity li...

WOW your family with a decluttered house! Join Take Your House Back for just $84 through Monday night! https://urlgeni.us/TYHB Today I'll answer YOUR questions! If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Answering your questions  0:48 I don’t have storage spaces - what are my options?  4:39 How do you or...

350,000 churches. 400,000 kids in the foster system. Listen in as Dawn talks with Trisha and Eric Porter of Backyard Orphans on their vision of how the church can solve this problem! IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 - Intro  1:06 - How Eric and Trisha started Backyard Orphans  8:07 - How Backyard Orphans provides support for families wanting to foster  10:40 - How to take the stigma out of foster care  13:34...

Get your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ here: https://thegetorganizedhq.com/gohqv2024-freeticket-dawnmadsen/?a_aid=MinimalMom&a_bid=357bc036 What if the key to getting out of debt is owning less and spending smarter? Could cutting the clutter in your life also mean cutting down your debt? Listen in as Dawn talks with Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends podcast and be inspired to buy less, li...

Diana's Friendship Workshop: https://www.biblestudy.co/friend-workshop This is for you: - If you're tired of surface-level interactions, or friends who are always too busy to get together. - You crave a support system of friends who understand your unique challenges, limitations, or stage of life. - Your nest is empty, and you're ready to build friendships based on your own interests and faith. -...

Do you find it challenging to declutter with ADHD? Are you looking for effective anti-procrastination techniques that truly work? How do you manage the constant stream of thoughts in your mind? How can you get your spouse to support your decluttering efforts? Join Dawn and Amy Revell, author, podcaster, and leading organizing and decluttering expert in Australia, as they discuss anti procrastinati...

Do you find it difficult to trust your own judgment? Are you uncertain about what you truly believe? How do you make the tough decisions about whether to stay or move on? Is the idea of closure just a myth? Join Dawn as she talks with Emily P. Freeman, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including her latest, “ HOW TO WALK INTO A ROOM: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When t...

I don't generally like to draw attention to negative comments, but I think I felt misunderstood when it cam to a recent video I did on home organization. Was it plastic junk and unnecessary, or the icing on top of all of my hardworking decluttering!?! MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Testing Out New Organizing Products Video: https://youtu.be/BAvWKtVwbY8 Minimal Mom Mentorship Group: https://cli.re/mini...

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Ever feel like, "this isn’t the life I signed up for?" Wondering if it’s OK to want a better life? Struggling to simplify while managing ADHD? Join Dawn and Dr. Leonaura Rhodes—a physician, counselor, coach, relationship strategist, and neurotherapist—as they discuss how to navigate unexpected life challenges, understand neurodiversity, embrace identity changes, and develop a clear strategy for cr...

Are you experiencing more anxiety than relaxation this summer? Are your expectations realistic? Do you feel stuck or broken? What is anxiety doing to you? How can we maintain momentum when we don’t feel like it?  Join Dawn and Britt Frank- a licensed neuropsychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck and her newest release The Getting Unstuck Workbook- as they talk about seasonal summer anxie...

Today I'll answer your questions like: How do I stop feeling overwhelming fear and guilt when letting go of things people have gifted me, even though I don’t want them anymore? I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING in hopes of using it “someday?” My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded th...

What are some of the biggest design mistakes? What is the #1 design tip? How can you avoid making this $10,000 design mistake? Today Dawn visits with Melanie Zaelich, an interior designer and owner of Home Stylist - a company that uses the power of design to bring more happiness to people. Melanie shares insights on how to avoid the biggest design mistakes and how she got started in design after b...

Is my child addicted to video games? How do I know? What is a healthy amount of video game playing? Today Dawn visits with Dr. Alok Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, to discuss practical steps for preventing video game addiction. Dr. K, a former gaming addict and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, shares insights from his book "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" on how to identify and manage gaming addiction in...

Our Summer Declutter Challenge kicks off on Monday! Find full details here: https://www.theminimalmom.com/mentorship-group Today I'll answer YOUR questions! If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom In this episode: 00:50 How do I solve my “Monica” closet? 06:27 My husband and I can't agree on this, help? 11:25 How do I push...

Summer Declutter Challenge: Refresh & Re-Home begins soon! Find full details HERE! Do you or someone you love struggle with decluttering due to chronic illness?  Listen in as Dawn talks with Sarah, a professional organizer and decluttering expert who also deals with chronic illness. She shares five tips to help those with chronic illness overcome hurdles in decluttering and simplify their live...

“How do I help my kids declutter when they are attached to EVERYTHING?  I don’t want the pressure of minimizing our stuff to lead my kids into hoarding!” Listen in as Dawn speaks with Laurie, a professional organizer, about her personal experience raising a neurodivergent child, helping kids declutter, and her learnings along the way.    IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Intro 4:35 - Personal experience of La...

What do two polar opposite, yet identical twins unanimously praise as the most impactful elements of their upbringing by their incredible mom (and dad, too!)? Listen in as Dawn and Dianna share about the benefits of growing up with little and the wonderful way it has shaped them.   0:00 Catching Up  8:50 Dawns new mothers necklace and wanting more kids?  11:05 Parenting tips that we learned from o...

My kids want to keep everything - how do I help them declutter? I want clear counters, but where do I put the stuff? My “fantasy self,” “Justin Case,” and “Some Day” keep talking to me all at once - HELP! Listen in as Dawn answers from listeners on these topics and more! Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom 1:05 - How do I navigate kids with an...

Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn’t look like the Pinterest rooms you love?  Today, Dawn is joined by Myquillyn Smith. Myquillyn shares several tips, from “house hushing” to designing on a budget, and more!  ABOUT MYQUILLYN:  For the past ten years, Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” has been encouraging wom...

Are your kids suffering from digital overload? Do you wonder if it’s too late for your already addicted kids? Listen as Dawn speaks with Melanie Hempe on screen addiction and how to help our kids thrive in a digital age. ABOUT MELANIE:    Melanie Hempe helps parents prevent screen addiction, rescue their kids, and enjoy family life again. After her oldest son dropped out of college due to his vide...