The Practical Minimalists

We know, we know- not another podcast!!  In the year 2024 your podcast choices are a plenty!  And we are all about less is more... But this one is important!  We think it will ressonnate with many of you.  Join Eryn for a preview of her new show, Model Little (cult?) Member.  And find Model Little (cult?) Member out now- wherever you get your podcasts!

Heather and Eryn give you a preview of their new show, The Common Cult.  This episode on the common cult of Influencer Culture is one of their most downloaded this quarter.  Head on over there if you enjoyed the show to Subscribe to their new podcast!

Did you know we have a new podcast called The Common Cult?  We had a highly requested episode from some of our Practical Minimalists friends to do a deep dive on the budgeting world of Dave Ramsey.  Enjoy our second most popular episode from The Common Cult- a deep dive on Budgeting and the culture around Dave Ramsey.

Take a quick listen to preview our friend Maria Failla's amazing plant podcast Bloom & Grow Radio!

Did you know we have a new podcast? We're giving you one of our most popular episodes of Heather and Eryn's new show, The Common Cult Pod. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Hi TPM listeners!  Heather and Eryn are starting an all new show and we'd love to have you listen!  In this special bonus episode of TPM we talk about our new show, what it's all about, and why we are doing in this direction.

Today we are back again with another episode where we're sharing our thoughts with you during quarantine / self isolation in the age of Covid-19.   Today we're going to discuss what it means to let go of judgments and how that might serve us in getting through a time like this.   We've done shows on this topic and adjacent topics before, but today we're going to look at it through the lens of this...

Today we are talking routines!   Some people thrive on a routine, some do not, and each of us are on different end of the spectrum on this so we thought this would be a fun topic to help you think through as we are all confined in our homes.  

Today we are coming to you again to talk Covid-19 and what we are doing to cope during Quarantine.   Specifically today we are going to talk about homeschool and home learning as most of us in the US have become homeschool families overnight.  Listen in as Eryn, the Homeschool OG talk about what her days look like and Heather chimes in too with the perspective of being thrown into home learning ov...

In today's episode we talk about and define collective trauma, but do not fear!  This episode is not 100% sad and/or scary because we talk about all the amazing things that we are seeing come out of this situation  as well.  We also share the funny things that are helping us cope as well as lots of book, TV, and podcast recommendations.  Enjoy!

Hello TPM listeners!  What a crazy time we are living in!  As we all figure out how to navigate this pandemic that is affecting everyone on the globe, we wanted to do what we can to help.  In this episode we are here to check in after a long hiatus as well as to offer some solidarity, conversation, tools and coping mechanisms. We are keeping it light yet real in today's episode and we hope that ou...

Happy Holidays everyone!  We are back with you today with some insight on how we are approaching the holidays as "practical minimalists" and are also giving everyone an update on our lives and the show.  Additionally The Nester is BACK with us to talk all things holiday.  We hope you enjoy the show!  

Today we are chatting with a guest that's honestly been a dream guest for us.   Myquillyn Smith, AKA "The Nester" is an author, mom, wife, speaker, and home styling EXPERT!   She's wrote the book The Nesting Place which focuses on beauty and letting go of perfection when it comes to curating your home.   In her next book, Cozy Minimalist Home, she explore the idea of being a stuff manager vs. a ho...

Welcome to another mini "solo-sode!"  This week Heather' talking about all her favorite things from September.  From podcasts, to book to TV to things you don't even have to buy, listen in as co-host Heather dishes. 

This episode is marches to the beat of its own drum and it might just be our most vulnerable episode yet.   W e've been wanting to share about our spiritual journeys and how the process of letting go has supported us throughout our experience.   T he time is right and it is with a grateful, loving, and tender heart that we give you this episode.   In it you'll hear about our own spiritual paths as...

It's just me, Heather today and I'm sharing all of my summer favorites!  So many of you love the recommendations portion of our show, so think of this as an extended version of that; a mini "solo-side" if you will with fun book, podcast, show and other miscellaneous things that have added value in some way to my life over this past summer.  In a world where it's sooo easy to unconsciously consume...

We are back and so pumped to catch up with you guys and let you know what you can expect in season 4 of The Practical Minimalists.  Listen in as we discuss what happened over our summer break, how we're growing, what to expect in season 5 and a roundup of summer favorites from each of us!  Feels good to be back!  

Welcome to the season 3 Finale of The Practical Minimalists!  Today we are talking about the difference between letting things go and letting things lie dormant in our lives.  We are also sharing a pretty huge announcement that you don't want to miss!  This episode is perfect for you if you want to hear more about the practice of letting things lie dormant, if you want to hear about our experience...

Welcome to the season 3 Finale of The Practical Minimalists!  Today we are talking about the difference between letting things go and letting things lie dormant in our lives.  We are also sharing a pretty huge announcement that you don't want to miss!  This episode is perfect for you if you want to hear more about the practice of letting things lie dormant, if you want to hear about our experience...

Today we are talking with Amy Stroup.   Amy is a singer, song writer, designer and creative.   Amy Stroup is a Boston born, Abilene, Texas raised independent artist, living in Nashville who has had her songs  featured on more than 30 TV shows ( This Is US, Parenthood, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Vampire Diaries, Walking Dead, One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars ) as well as National TV ads fo...

In today's episode we are discussing pressure; internal pressure, external pressure, expectations.  We dig deep as we discuss how these pressures can effect us, what role they've played in our own lives and what we are doing to let go.  This episode is perfect for you if you struggle with internal or external expectations and want some practical ideas for starting to loosen the pressure, or you ar...

Today we are talking about creating family values and rituals.   Since the show's beginning, sharing how we strive to live an intentional life is something that's been at the heart of our show.   We and several of our guests have referenced family values and we thought it would be fun to share our personal family values and the process we used to create them.   Additionally we'll be chatting about...

The longer we do this show, the more our vision for it is revealed. More than practical tips for clearing out your basement or your closet, we've come to realize what our show is really about is letting things go that are holding us back so that we can live a more fulfilling, creative, and free lives. So today we are going to expand on that topic and share with you how we've done that in our own l...

Elise is a powerlifting world record holder, business owner, home schooling mama and world traveler. Last year Elise and her husband Justin made the scary decision to sell all their stuff and become a traveling family, or gym gypsies as they refer to themselves. So today we're going to chat with Elise about what it means to her to define and live by your values, the challenges that can come along...

Today we are talking to Priscila Smith! Priscila is a wife, mama, wellness enthusiast and personal style maven. You guys loved our capsule wardrobe episode with Suzy Holman, so we are revisiting the topics of clothing, and this time instead of talking about capsule wardrobes specifically, we are talking about what to do AFTER you've whittled down your wardrobe into those items that you just LOVE....