The Minimal Mom Dawn Madsen

Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://cli.re/Take-Your-House-Back-Dawn The Next ALL DAY DECLUTTER is Saturday, April 27
The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make sure you get your home simplified in the new year! (And it's only $94 right now - normally $597!)
*Replays available if you can't join us live (Payment plan available, too!)
Does the fear of getting rid of something you might need later paralyze you from decluttering? Are you holding on to items so that you can sell them for top-dollar? How many baby clothes should you keep for future kids? Listen in as Dawn answers all this and more! 
 
IN THIS EPISODE: 
 
1:50 - How do I downsize my craft projects? 
7:18 - How can I declutter confidently when I know I can’t afford to replace anything?13:11 - How do I find the best top-dollar buyer for my mothers old collectables? 
16:04 - Have you found that decluttering helps your family value what you have more? 
18:34 - How many baby clothes do I keep?
22:20 - I don’t want my baby to be bored! How do I have enough toys without it being chaotic? 
 
LINKS MENTIONED: 
Minimalism Masterclass: https://www.theminimalmom.com/minimalism-masterclass
How to Get Kids to Play Independently Video: https://youtu.be/6BlKIluXMcE?si=om0XITGkPn-4-nyb
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff Book: https://amzn.to/3TPotJo

Do you have a closet filled to the brim with nothing to wear? Are you looking for a way to test out a minimalist wardrobe? Today, Dawn is joined by Courntey Carver, the originator of project 333, a minimalist fashion challenge that invites participants to dress with only 33 items of clothing for 3 months.
ABOUT COURTNEY: Courtney Carver is a writer, speaker, and minimalist lifestyle advocate known for her work on simplifying life and embracing minimalism. She gained prominence through her blog, "Be More with Less," where she shares her personal journey of living with less stuff and less stress. 
IN THIS EPISODE: 
-What surprised dawn about project 333  
- Recap of project 333 and common objections 
-Encouragement for the woman feeling like she’s doing too much 
 
Links: One Sec app: https://one-sec.app/
Courtney’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/bemorewithless/Courtney's Website: http://bemorewithless.com
More details on Project 333: https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/
Project 333 https://amzn.to/4aq7vIq
Soulful Simplicity https://amzn.to/4aNn0dA

 
Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind following? It helps podcast apps recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn

Do you want to live  in a home that actually helps you enjoy being a mom, but don’t know where to start? Have you given up on decluttering after not seeing improvement? Today, Dawn is joined by Zoë Kim to delve into strategies for moms wanting to cultivate a peaceful home environment.  IN THIS EPISODE:  -Where in your home should you start?  -Zoë Kims start to minimalism  -Managing inventory that relates to kids  -How to manage sentimental items  -How do I get my spouse on board? Want to join Dawn and Zoe for  6 Hours of Guided Decluttering & “Body Doubling? Check out their Going Deeper Minimalism MasterClass: A Chance to Fully Declutter a Room in Your Home & Experience the Joy & Freedom of Minimalism! - https://www.theminimalmom.com/minimalism-masterclass ABOUT ZOE:Zoë’ Kim is  the author of Minimalism for Families, minimalist mom of four, and the voice behind Raising Simple. She partners with individuals to tackle the challenges of a cluttered home and life, and believes in developing a minimalist lifestyle through positive perspective changes and practical solutions.  LINKS MENTIONED: Minimalism for Families by Zoë Kim https://amzn.to/4867IyC 7 Questions to Help You Let Go of Sentimental Things- https://raisingsimple.com/let-go-of-sentimental-things/ Zoë’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisingsimple/?hl=en Zoë’s Blog: https://raisingsimple.com/ Matt Paxton’s interview: https://youtu.be/5K-ests_bDk?feature=shared

Are you completely overwhelmed by the amount of digital photos saved in multiple places, on multiple devices? Do you dream of quickly and easily creating yearly photo books for your family, or simply being able to enjoy the memories? 
Today, Dawn and Casey von Stein (known online as Miss Freddy) share organizational strategies for digital photos so that you and your family can stop being stressed and start enjoying the memories. 
ABOUT CASEY: 
Casey is a professional photo organizer who took the organizational skills she fine-tuned during her 10 years as a professional photographer and created simple workflows that allow her clients and students to conquer their photo overwhelm and enjoy their photos again. 
IN THIS EPISODE: 
-If you can only do one thing…
-The positive emotional affect digital organization can have
-GEM Where to even begin making yearly yearbooks (minute 12:40) -How to handle working through family photos 
-What trends are coming in the photo world
LINKS MENTIONED
Ollie photo organizing app - https://get.goodones.app/yVeZ/pmmissfreddy
Miss Freddy Courses - https://shop.missfreddy.com/products
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/miss.freddy/

How can I encourage the value of decluttering without it pushing my kids in the opposite direction? Is it even possible to stop the constant flow of things from coming into our homes?Listen in as Dawn answers real questions from listeners! Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMom

Find Candace at Simply this Life here: https://www.youtube.com/@FancyThatwithCandice
 
 IN THIS EPISODE: 
-equipment sometimes fixes problems - but sometimes it doesn’t! -GEM: how to encourage your family to declutter without causing resentment or leading to more attachment to things (minute 6:25)
-how to stop the influx of constant things entering your home 
-where to start when working through others/inherited belongingsLINKS MENTIONED: 
Dyson Cordless Vacuum: https://amzn.to/3TeEyIe
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff by Matt Paxton: https://amzn.to/3I3zOQJ
Matt’s podcast with Dawn: https://youtu.be/5K-ests_bDk?si=FJGm6gJNiUFreUj_
Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind following? It helps podcast apps recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn
 

Why are so many of our kids showing signs of trauma when they live in relative safety? How do we raise counter-cultural kids in a world of excess? Today, Dawn is joined by Kim John Payne, M.ED., who has been a counselor, educator, consultant, and researcher for over thirty years. 
IN THIS EPISODE: 
-The one thing Kim would say to parents right now
-What lead Kim to study simplicity in parenting
-A formula for unstructured playtime
-Importance of rhythms vs. routines 
-Parenting as a governor, gardener, and guide 
ABOUT KIM JOHN PAYNE:
Kim John Payne is an Australian who has, for 24 years, worked throughout the world as a counselor, consultant/researcher and educator of both children and adults. He has been helping children, adolescents and families explore issues such as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention and behavioral issues at home and school, and a range of emotional issues such as defiance, aggression, addiction and self-esteem.
BOOKS:
Simplicity Parenting Book: https://amzn.to/4c9P7VQ
Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst: https://amzn.to/3T5Tokh
The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance -- From Toddlers to Teens: https://amzn.to/3VahD3p
Reset Your Child's Brain, 4 Week Screen Detox: https://amzn.to/3wVCxsM
Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind following? It helps podcast apps recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn