Today I'm talking with Kat Steck all about her cross country move from LA to Nashville. She's a mom to two young kids who sold nearly everything her family owned and refurnished her new home completely secondhand. This conversation is full of tips on secondhand selling and shopping whether you are moving or not. Links: Kat on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Mixsupps: Get 20% off at mixsupps.com/minimalish Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Jamie Erickson of The Unlikely Homeschool all about the concept of Hygge and how we can apply it to our homes and lives. We go beyond the aesthetics of Hygge and talk about how we can use it as a way to choose comfort, joy, connection, and find contentment in our current season. Find Jamie's book, Holy Hygge, here. Find Jamie on Instagram Find Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: MixSupps: Get 20% off at mixsupps.com/minimalish EveryPlate: Use code Minimalish149 to get your first box at 1.49 per meal Little Spoon: Enter code Minimalish at checkout to get 50% off your first order Aspiration: Open your account at aspiration.com/minimalishdebit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a solo episode of something I've been learning lately. I hope this idea of learning when to call it enough, stop trying so hard and stop striving for perfectionism resonates with you if you've been feeling tired, run down, even overwhelmed. It's so easy to just never settle in an area of our life because we always think we need to improve. We see others who are better than us or more of an expert than us on social media. We see a new way of doing something we are already doing fine at. And we choose to keep striving for perfect instead of choose to be content with how things are. This isn't about never growing or improving on anything - it's about the fact that we can't be growing and improving in everything at once. Some thing, we're just going to be okay at in this season, and that has to be okay, or we're never going to feel good about ourselves. Listen in- I hope this episode feels like a warm hug or a breathe of fresh air that you need as much as I did/ still do. Links: Find me on instagram Sponsor: Mixsupps: Get 20% off your first order today at mixsupps.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a mini episode to share a podcast I've been loving that is a part of Cloud10 Media - the network Minimal-ish is a part of. I've been so grateful to work alongside of amazing podcasters like Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms. 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is hosted by Rachel Nielson, a lover of practical ideas, conversations with kindred spirits, and her two wild miracle children who keep life interesting. She combined all of these passions when creating her podcast. After a long fight to become a mother, Rachel truly believed that she would thrive as a mom from day one. Her transition into motherhood was a little bumpier than she had imagined, and she sought the help of professionals for actionable advice. 3 in 30 is a podcast for women who want to love motherhood as much as they love their children. Since moms are short on time and brain space, each 30-minute episode offers 3 actionable takeaways. 3 in 30 covers a wide variety of topics from how to stop yelling at your kids so much, to productivity and time management tips, to parenting children with ADHD or autism, to talking to your kids about racism, disability, mental health, and so much more. The tips and strategies shared by expert guests will help you make your family life a little better each week. If this sounds up your alley, listen to 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms on your favorite podcast listening app. Listen in to the rest of this episode (or any episode of 3 in 30) by searching 3 in 30 in your favorite podcast app or clicking here for Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today starts our minimalism stories series which will return every 5 or so episodes. I am so excited to be starting this series that is all about sharing our stories and being encouraged by the journeys of others. My guest Emily McDermott shares her journey on her blog, Simple By Emmy. She is a mom of two and shares how her journey to minimalism helped her through a season of infertility, along with a season of growing her family. She gives extremely helpful tips for getting started as she shares where she started decluttering, resources that helped her, and more. Links: Emily's Blog Emily on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are bringing you a unique topic that we haven't approached on the podcast: Yoga, breath-work, and meditation. My guest, Dr. Chelsea Jackson Robert, is an internationally celebrated Peloton yoga teacher, and she's the perfect one to bring this conversation about yoga onto the show today. Chelsea is currently on the road to motherhood, and she shares some ways yoga can help us in our parenthood, as well as ways we can use it to help our kids adjust back to school (her doctorate is in education, and she brings so much value to this conversation on how yoga can help our kids!) Even if yoga isn't your thing, I believe you'll leave this episode with something you can try either yourself or with your kids. If you want to try one of Chelsea's yoga classes, find her on the Peloton app! Links: Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Sponsor: Little Spoon: Head to littlespoon.com and enter code MINIMALISH for 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of my favorite things to hear from guests on the podcast? The two questions I always ask - what are they simplifying? What are they loving? Today I answered one of those questions as I went through 5 things I'm simplifying and changing/shifting as we head to this back to school season. I hope this episode helps you think up some ideas of what you could simplify before or as the school year starts! Sponsors: Just Thrive: Head to justthrivehealth.com to get 15% off Just Thrive and Just Calm with the code "minimalish" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today I'm taking you through a reflection that I did myself as I started to think about the upcoming school year. Life gets busier for many of us - how can we make sure to make it about what matters most? Sponsor: Just Thrive: Go to justthrivehealth.com and use code minimalish for 15% off of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Carly Adams of Tidy Revival all about how to get organized when you're not an organized person. We focus in on organizing the kids spaces and sentimental items. Links: Carly's Website Carly on Instagram Podcast Website Desirae's Instagram Sponsors: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Hiya: Get 50% off your first month at hiyahealth.com/minimal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm giving you action steps to help you give a purpose to each closet in your house, declutter it, and organize it. Closets tend to be a place where clutter gathers, and this episode can be a companion to help you declutter any closet in your house. These tips also apply to most rooms in the house, so listen in and do some decluttering with me! Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: EveryPlate - Go to everyplate.com and use code MINIMALISH179 to get your first box of meals for $1.79 per meal Just Thrive - Justthrivehealth.com use code minimalish to get 15% off your purchase of Just Thrive Probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Lydia of Love This For You all about her best thrifting and secondhand shopping tips. Lydia has created a thriving clothing reselling business which she does part time, in addition to working in marketing. She loves having many different creative projects on the go and enjoys inspiring others with her endeavors. She has adopted a simplified lifestyle that allows her to be present as mom and wife while also pursuing her passions. Links: Lydia on Instagram Lydia's Poshmark Store Sign up for Poshmark and use LOVETHISFOR_YOU for 15$ off your first purchase! Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Mercari discount code Sponsors: Hiya Vitamins: Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimal Indeed: Start hiring now at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a bonus episode where we are approaching a topic a little off the norm for minimal-ish, but one I think is important! It's also different because I got to interview the owner of a company that I have benefited from, and that I'm also partnering with. I'm grateful to get to hear more of the heart behind a company that has helped me, along with being able to partner with them to sponsor this episode. Please note: Anytime we approach a topic that dives into health, it is NOT medical advice. We talk about: - the heart and story behind Just Thrive probiotics -gut health and why it is integral to our overall health -starting points and ways that we can improve our gut health Again, I'm so grateful I got to partner with a company that has helped in my own health journey, along with being able to interview the founder for a unique bonus episode of the show! You can use code "minimalish" at justthrivehealth.com to get 15% off your order of Just Calm and Just Thrive probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a reflective episode where I go through some questions to help us look at our days currently and rearrange to find space for things that are restful and recharge us. I also discuss a quote about burnout that has been going viral and what I think might truly cause burnout. I hope this quick episode is one that you enjoy and even take action on if you need it! Links: Align your days to your priorities Desirae on Instagram Simple morning lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I heard Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less talk about how she travels with carry-ons only anytime she does air travel, even with a family of five, I knew I had to have her on the show to break this down a bit for us! Rachelle has been applying minimalism to travel since right after she made minimalism a part of her home, and she brings so many great tips and mindset ships for us on this episode to do the same. Listen in and enjoy your travels this summer with less stuff and more peace! Links: Rachelle on Instagram Rachelle's Book, Messy Minimalism Rachelle's website Podcast website Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Hiya: Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimal Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laundry is one of those household chores that we can't avoid. It seems to always be waiting for us. How can we fit it into our days without letting it take up too much of our time (but also getting it done?) Today I'm talking with Amy Eilers, mom of four and home systems and rhythms expert, all about the laundry. We talk about... creating a system that works, tips to make folding and getting the clothes put away easier, how to make your laundry space a little more joyful getting the kids involve So many of these tips can be applied to any household chore, so I hope you enjoy today's episode as much as I enjoyed my conversation with Amy! Links: Amy on Instagram Amy's Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast website Sponsor: Indeed: Get a 75$ credit when you upgrade your job posting at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to introduce the 10 Minute Mysteries podcast, which is part of the brand-new American Girl Podcast Network. Narrated by the co-host of The Psychologists are In, Maggie Lawson, this mysterious, suspenseful podcast takes listeners on a fun and spooky journey and is PERFECT for listening together as a family. I hope you tune in and subscribe! apple.co/ag10mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A question I've gotten lately as we've recently added to the family? "Do you regret getting rid of so much baby stuff?" or "What should I do with the baby/ kid stuff when I'm not sure when or if we will use it again?" Today, I'm approaching this question and sharing my why for getting rid of baby stuff a couple of years ago, and why we don't regret it. I'm also sharing some questions to help you make your own decision on this along with some roadblocks that you might have to overcome along the way! Sponsor: Hiya: get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimal Shopify: get a 14 day free trial at shopify.com/intention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have Joshua Becker back on the podcast to talk about his newest book, Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life. In his book, Joshua details 8 distractions that keep us from living an intentional life, and today we are talking in depth about two of those distractions. We cover the distraction of fear and the distraction of technology - two distractions I believe so many of us struggle with. Links: Joshua on Instagram Becoming Minimalist Website Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life --- Desirae on Instagram Podcast Course Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices