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If you are struggling with burnout, feeling overwhelmed by clutter, like your nervous system is failing you, and have no clue how you're supposed to keep up with the business of your life, then you are in the right place.
The Unstuffed Podcast is a minimalist lifestyle centered podcast that focuses largely on what we can do to simplify our life, practice slow living, and declutter all in the name of healing both inside and out. This is a place where minimalism meets self development and the results are fantastic!
Hosted by shopaholic turned minimalist, Renee Benes, Renee will share with you pieces of her minimalist journey and how she used it as a tool for self growth. She and her blended family downsized their house by 2,000 finished square feet, decluttered over half their belongings, and she even went cold turkey on shopping. Her hope? To create the time, money, and space that would help her find herself and her real purpose in this life.
What started as a massive decluttering session turned into a mission of self discovery. Renee will remind you throughout the Unstuffed Podcast that our lives are so much bigger than the stuff we own. She will encourage you to declutter, let go, and slow down all in the name of healing your soul and finding purpose in your life.
By applying minimalist practices to your home, mindset, and even your schedule you can begin to create space for the things that truly matter the most.
Renee will share vulnerable stories about her real-life struggles and how simplifying and slowing down helped her heal. She'll also open the floor to authors, coaches, and fellow humans who are all in pursuit of living a life that feels a little more aligned.
Need some motivation to go after the big dreams you've always had for your life? You're in the right place.
If slow living, clutter-free, self growth, and nervous system healing are totally your jam, then be sure to tune in to experience a delicious combination of all of these things right here on the Unstuffed Podcast.
The Unstuffed Podcast is a minimalist lifestyle centered podcast that focuses largely on what we can do to simplify our life, practice slow living, and declutter all in the name of healing both inside and out. This is a place where minimalism meets self development and the results are fantastic!
Hosted by shopaholic turned minimalist, Renee Benes, Renee will share with you pieces of her minimalist journey and how she used it as a tool for self growth. She and her blended family downsized their house by 2,000 finished square feet, decluttered over half their belongings, and she even went cold turkey on shopping. Her hope? To create the time, money, and space that would help her find herself and her real purpose in this life.
What started as a massive decluttering session turned into a mission of self discovery. Renee will remind you throughout the Unstuffed Podcast that our lives are so much bigger than the stuff we own. She will encourage you to declutter, let go, and slow down all in the name of healing your soul and finding purpose in your life.
By applying minimalist practices to your home, mindset, and even your schedule you can begin to create space for the things that truly matter the most.
Renee will share vulnerable stories about her real-life struggles and how simplifying and slowing down helped her heal. She'll also open the floor to authors, coaches, and fellow humans who are all in pursuit of living a life that feels a little more aligned.
Need some motivation to go after the big dreams you've always had for your life? You're in the right place.
If slow living, clutter-free, self growth, and nervous system healing are totally your jam, then be sure to tune in to experience a delicious combination of all of these things right here on the Unstuffed Podcast.
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This week I found myself struggling with a bath mat. For real. Even though I wasn't decluttering this particular item, I couldn't help but feel an emotional attachment to it which just reminded me of how painful the decluttering process can truly be. When we start decluttering our house, we can so easily think all we need is the right step by step organization process. The reality is that as we begin to create a clutter free home we just might find ourselves face to face with some hard emotional struggles. If you have a tough time letting go of sentimental items, or feel an emotional attachment to your things, tune in, I think you're gonna want to hear this!
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Life can feel so tough. Whether we are going through a new transition, we've had back to back setbacks, or it just feels like we're not quite living life the way we want to. Today I tossed out any scripts, or game plans for what to say, plopped myself on my bed, and plugged in my mic for a little heart to heart. You know I don't shy away from the hard stuff like grieving, overcoming perfection, parenting, or finding purpose. If you are in the need for a little slow down, heart-to-heart, real talk conversation today, I got you. Just press play.
The Escape Plan: https://www.reneebenes.com/escape
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
What happens to a family when they are told their child may never see again? This is a fear that most parents never consider, but today I sit down with dad, Stephen Johnston to talk about what he did when it happened to him. When your son is battling a rare illness, there is a grieving process, a moment of acceptance and also a moment where you decide to control what you can. Stephen shares about his Navy Seal mindset inspiration that has helped him him take action, reminds us all to embrace each day, and shares about his mission to save his son's sight through his non-profit organization, A Race Against Blindness.
Donate Today: https://araceagainstblindness.org
My 50 Favorite Books: https://www.reneebenes.com/books
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
Minimalism was so much more than decluttering. It actually allowed me the space to completely redesign my life from the outside in. In today's episode I'm giving you a quick breakdown as to how clearing clutter and creating space has allowed me to spend more time with my kids, make passive income on my own terms, heal past traumas and all around live a more intentional, well-rounded life.
The Escape Plan: https://www.reneebenes.com/escape
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
What if instead of just working to declutter our house we could focus on decluttering our life. If we practice more gratitude, will we be able to see the excess clutter that is weighing us down? In today's episode we'll dive into what it takes to not only clear clutter from your space, but to clear clutter from your life so that you can re-direct yourself in the direction you want to go. It's time to start making bold moves toward shaking free from things that are weighing you down, holding you back and aren't aligned with who you want to be. Let's talk about how to take a step back, look at your life, and decide what you want to stay and what has to go.
The Escape Plan: https://www.reneebenes.com/escape
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
Have you ever felt like you were too old to do something? Feel like you let your dream pass you by? Think again! This podcast episode takes self growth to a whole new level by taking self development not only into adulthood, but into every stage after. Life doesn't end at 50, so we do we act like it does? Today I'm sitting down with author and award winning interior designer, Jeanne Collins. During our conversation she'll share with me how after a divorce, and job loss, she decided to go Two Feet In on her dream of starting her own interior design firm. Her method for going after what we want it simple: Be all in.
Jeanne's Website: www.jermardesigns.com.
My 50 Favorite Books: https://www.reneebenes.com/books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
When our house feel cluttered, our to do list is long, and we are emotionally exhausted...it's tired to hear our own intuition. How does all of this internal and external clutter effect how in tune we are with our intuitive knowing and what can we do to create space to reconnect? In today's episode I will share with you how clutter plays a huge role in creating intuitive blocks and offer up some practical advice on how to start decluttering whether it's physical, mental or emotional clutter.
The Escape Plan: https://www.reneebenes.com/escape
The Blog: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
Having a minimalist home, or decluttered space doesn't mean your home can't have a maximalist feel. When you are intentional with how you design your home, you can create a big impact with relatively little stuff. On today's episode, my guest, Zandra Zuraw, shares simple ideas on designing a space that feels slow, and simple while still leaving a major impression.
Zandra's Site: https://www.slowstylehome.com
Renee's Site: https://www.reneebenes.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
Practicing a minimalist lifestyle does not mean you have to swear off all of your possessions, never shop again and no longer feel joy from stuff. Our external environment has a very real effect on our internal world and being intentional about how we decorate our space can have a beneficial impact. In this mini episode I share with you the potential benefits and downfalls of a bigger home, and how to live a life of expansion in a way that works for you.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
50 Books That Changed My Life: https://www.reneebenes.com/books
I used to spend my days overwhelmed, burnt out, and with an endless to do list. This one small mindset shift allowed me to re-think the way I was spending my time and allowed me to free up more of my schedule. If you feel stuck on a constant hamster wheel, anxious about keeping everyone happy, and overwhelmed trying to keep up, this tiny mindset shift can help you unload so many of the burdens you are carrying around.
Website: https://www.reneebenes.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
If you are killing yourself trying to be a perfect mom and are constantly worried about what you're doing wrong, or if you're making the right decisions, then pull up a seat, because we are going to dive into the real talk of why it's time to kill off the idea that any of us can be a perfect mom. In this episode I share some real-life troll comments that sprung me into action to speak up for my fellow mom, the 80/20 rule to adapt in motherhood and how to own up to the fact that none of us are doing this perfectly. From one flawed human to another, can we agree to give each other permission to simply let go?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
50 Books That Changed My Life: https://www.reneebenes.com/books
I created a multi-million dollar investment plan as a homeschooling/stay at home mom. While I'm no investing expert -- and, in fact, barely made it through math class, I wanted to lend some insight into the books I used to make this big financial goal possible for myself and for our family. Statistics show that women are better investors than men and yet women are also the ones least likely to make the move to start learning how to invest. My hope during this conversation is to encourage you to re-think this. I know it can be scary, but believe me, if I can learn how to set up investment accounts, so can you!
My 50 Favorite Books: https://www.reneebenes.com/books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
At some point most of us have attempted reducing the amount of screen time we take in in a day, but what would happen if we tried the exact opposite? Instead of screen time minimalism, what if we binged on screens? That's exactly what author and philosopher Nate Klemp did and he shared his experience with me on the Unstuffed Podcast. Is less screen time the key to freedom? Can we still practice mindfulness in a world that seeks to distract us? How can we practice being open to everything and everyone, even when we don't like all of it? We'll dive into these hot topics and more and while we might not find answers to all of these deep questions, we will most definitely gain some insight into new ways of looking at the world around us.
Buy the Book: https://www.nateklemp.com/#:~:text=Coming%20February%202024...,the%202%2F12%20virtual%20event.
10x Savings Account: https://www.reneebenes.com/save
When we are feeling overwhelmed, it can be tough to know why or how to get back to a more slow living, neutral state. Lately I have been applying the idea of energetic input versus output to my life and it has been a game changer! Think of this like minimalism and decluttering but for your energy levels. If you feel like you're either on top of the world or completely depressed, this new concept can help you shift your perspective and care for yourself in a whole new way. Maintaining balance isn't always easy, our energy levels are usually tipping from one side to the other, here is how to come back to neutral before you completely crash.
Website: https://www.reneebenes.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
If you are a sucker for all things personality tests, horoscopes, and creating a high vibe living environment, you'll love this deep-dive into personal development with Alice Inoue from Happiness U. Does your horoscope really know what you're capable of? Is the feng shui in your home all wrong? Getting to know who you are, what you were meant for and letting go of the things holding you back can be tricky. In today's episode, we'll dive into all the ways we can begin to grow and let go.
So many are living in a state of burnout and don't even know it! Today I sat down with burnout coach and author, Emily Ballesteros, to find out what causes burnout, how we can fix it, and what so many of us get wrong when it comes to simplifying our lives. Emily has faced burnout as a corporate professional and I have faced it as a busy, work from home mom. Together we discuss our shared experiences even though our lives looked totally different from the outside!
10x Savings Account: https://www.reneebenes.com/save
Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilybruth/
Preorder The Cure for Burnout: https://burnout-management.mykajabi.com/the-cure-for-burnout
Before you head into the New Year with fitness and weight loss goals, listen in to today's episode with Amber Romaniuk who is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert. This is not your ordinary fitness talk. During our chat Amber offered up real, practical advice for getting healthy -- and not in the way you think! If you're burnt out on diet culture, trendy fad diets, and body shame, tap play, because this is an episode that will shift your perspective around fitness and health.
My 10x Savings Account: https://www.reneebenes.com/save
Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk/?hl=en
Free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz/
No Sugarcoating Podcast https://amberapproved.ca/podcast
If you are someone like me who has struggled with money or budgeting, today's episode is for you. Allie Williams is a money coach who will share with you her no-nonsense methods for how she and her husband paid off over 6 figures of student loan debt while still saving, investing and enjoying life. Alli's approach is all about cutting back where it doesn't matter so you can splurge big time on the things that matter the most to you! No more pinching pennies this year! Let's talk about how to build real wealth that works!
My 10x Savings Account: https://www.reneebenes.com/save
Alli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financiallifocused/
Alli's Website: https://www.financiallifocused.com/
Alli's Free Course: https://www.financiallifocused.com/foundations/
Instead of going hard on New Years Resolutions, here's how you can begin to incorporate slow living into your daily lifestyle in 2024. Adapting a more slow lived mentality can be so helpful in healing your nervous system, achieving your goals, and all around living a more intentional life.
Shopping Rehab: https://www.reneebenes.com/shopping-rehab
Savings Guide: https://www.reneebenes.com/save
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@renee.benes/
My Guides: https://thefunsizedlife.ck.page/ce4911bb4a
My Courses: https://www.reneebenes.com/store
Learning how to practice slow living when you live in a fast paced world can be hard. Yes, some people can practice slow living off grid, totally away from the outside world, but what about the rest of us? Can those of us with families, busy jobs, and loads of laundry still find ways to slow down and enjoy our lives? You bet we can and I want to tell you how! In this episode I will share with you how I decluttered my way to more time, how I got comfortable doing less work, and 3 ways you can create more time for yourself starting today!
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