Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Welcome back to Minimal-ish for another guest episode! This week I'm excited to be sharing my conversation with Myquellyn Smith, also known as The Nester, all about her version of decluttering that she calls "House Hushing." She has a new book about this topic, and I just love her practical tips for decluttering our homes in a less overwhelming way. Listen in as we talk about for decluttering and decorating your home to create a peaceful, beautiful space, involving your family in decluttering, tips for small space storage and decor, and more! Get Myquellyn's new book - House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home  Myquellyn's Website Myquellyn on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Sponsor: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you an episode unlike our typical episodes here on minimal-ish. For our 300 episode celebration, I wanted to bring you behind the microphone and just share a little more vulnerably about the podcast journey that has spanned the last 8 years. Here's what you'll find: -The actual journey of the podcast: how it started, name changes, my own creative changes along the way. -Why minimalism is still meaningful all these years later. -Three big struggles I've encountered with podcasting. -Four memorable moments from the past 8 years of podcasting. This may be my most candid/ most vulnerable chat yet, so I hope you will sit down with your favorite drink (or do your dishes or take a walk or whatever it is you are doing) and enjoy listening in. Most of all, thank you for being here, whether it is your first episode or you've been listening for years. I'm beyond grateful for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm sharing 6 questions that help me when my house gets to an overwhelmingly messy point. These questions aren't just about decluttering, because sometimes our house is overwhelming becasue we are in a season that is a little bit too busy for decluttering. I hope one or more of these questions help put you at ease (or help you take action) if your space is currently overwhelming you. Sponsor: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by KyAnn Molina, a wife, homeschooling mom of three little ones 5 and under, and host of the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast. In our conversation, KyAnn and I talk about the importance of intentional routines in motherhood, especially when you’re juggling work, keeping up with your home, and family life. She shares openly about her own journey with postpartum depression and how it shaped her approach to routines and why mental health and self-care matter so much for moms. We also chat about practical home management systems (like tackling the never ending piles of laundry), how to build rhythms that serve your family’s unique and ever-changing seasons, and the freedom that comes from keeping things simple and flexible. If you’ve been craving more balance and less chaos in your days, then be sure to tune in to this week's episode Links from this episode: KyAnn on Instagram (@kyannandmat) KyAnn’s Podcast: Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms KyAnn’s Free Facebook Community KyAnn’s Website Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website More Episodes on Habits, Routines, & Home Management: Ep. 197: Layering Routines and "Surthriving" with Tyler Moore (aka the Tidy Dad) Ep. 181: Simple Home Management Routines + Habits (without the Perfectionism) with Kelly Briggs Ep. 145: Creating Daily Rhythms for Your Everyday Life with Katy Lewis Ep. 138: Creating a Laundry System That Works with Amy Eilers Sponsors: Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/minimalish Calm: Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by Deanna Yates, the voice behind Wannabe Clutter Free, for a super practical and encouraging conversation about decluttering with your kids. Deanna shares her own journey into minimalism and offers helpful strategies for making decluttering a normal (and even fun!) part of family life. From age-appropriate tips for getting kids involved, to using children’s books to spark conversations, to handling the unique challenges that come as kids get older—this conversation is full of ideas to help you create more space and peace in your home without constant battles. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the clutter (or dreading the idea of tackling it with your kids), this episode will give you the tools and perspective to move forward with more patience, creativity, and confidence (and you’ll hear why we actually think back to school season is the perfect time to get started!). Links from this episode: Deanna on Instagram (@wannabeclutterfree) Deanna’s Website Deanna’s Podcast: Wannabe Clutter Free Deanna’s Children’s Book: Lenora and her Super Messy Room Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Sponsors: Hungryroot: Go to hungryroot.com/minimalish and use code minimalish to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice in every box for life! Calm: Head to calm.com/minimalish for 40% off your premium subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices