The Minimal Mom

Dawn Madsen
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The Minimal Mom Podcast

Family Minimalism & Simple Living: I share tips and tactics to declutter and simplify your house quickly!

  1. SEPT 13

    Your House Isn’t the Problem – Your Cleaning Approach Might Be

    The cleaning gurus make it look so easy! Why can’t I keep up? Is your house the problem, or is it your cleaning method? Listen in is as Dawn talks with Sarah McGlory about her adaptive cleaning method that really works! IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 About Sarah 5:05 the correlation between the amount of support and cleanliness  6:28 how adaptive cleaning came about 9:40 (GEM) The basics of low capacity lists  13:25 - how hot mess mom culture failed us  20:00 the inventory connection  26:05 - about perfectionism  29:45 - the power of small steps  ABOUT SARAH MCGLORY:  Sarah is an advocate for adaptive cleaning, offering practical solutions for those who struggle with traditional cleaning methods. She focuses on flexible routines and strategies that adapt to individual needs, making home care more manageable and less overwhelming for people with busy lives or unique challenges. LINKS:  https://www.sarahmcglory.com/ https://www.sarahmcglory.com/product-page/adaptivecleaningsystem https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahMcGloryHome https://www.facebook.com/SarahMcGloryHome 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

    34 min

  2. SEPT 6

    I LOVE beautiful things, but want to be a minimalist!" And more! (Q+A)

    WOW your family with a decluttered house! Join Take Your House Back for just $84 through Monday night! https://urlgeni.us/TYHBToday I'll answer YOUR questions! If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Answering your questions  0:48 I don’t have storage spaces - what are my options?  4:39 How do you organize all your chicken eggs?  9:26 I’m attracted to beautiful things, but I want to be a minimalist!  14:08 Tell me more about memory boxes!  21:03 How to keep a minimal wardrobe when your weight changes? 25:34 The stuff is gone - but now I feel empty. 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

    30 min

  3. AUG 30

    When solving a horrific problem is just simple math.

    350,000 churches. 400,000 kids in the foster system. Listen in as Dawn talks with Trisha and Eric Porter of Backyard Orphans on their vision of how the church can solve this problem! IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 - Intro  1:06 - How Eric and Trisha started Backyard Orphans  8:07 - How Backyard Orphans provides support for families wanting to foster  10:40 - How to take the stigma out of foster care  13:34 - Success stories  19:16 - Four ways to get involved in foster care  24:00 - Getting churches connected to agencies  33:50 - The best way to get involved in foster care  ABOUT TRISHA AND ERIC: Eric Porter is the founder and CEO of Backyard Orphans. This 501c3 interdenominational ministry is focused on engaging and equipping the church to care for hurting children in their own backyard. Since 2012, Eric and his wife Trisha have been in full-time orphan care ministry with the vision to train Church leaders to develop a foster care, adoption, and support ministry. LINKS:  Check out Backyard Orphans: https://backyardorphans.org/ Backyard Orphans IG: https://www.instagram.com/backyardorphans/ 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

    36 min

  4. AUG 23

    How to stop impulse spending with the trash can method

    Get your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ here: https://thegetorganizedhq.com/gohqv2024-freeticket-dawnmadsen/?a_aid=MinimalMom&a_bid=357bc036What if the key to getting out of debt is owning less and spending smarter? Could cutting the clutter in your life also mean cutting down your debt? Listen in as Dawn talks with Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends podcast and be inspired to buy less, live well, and be a good steward!  IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - intro  :44 - The Trashcan Trick 2:50 - History of frugal friends  5:02 - Simplicity goes hand-in-hand with getting out of debt!  6:22 - Tips for impulse spending  8:29 - A no-spend bucket list  11:40 - Influencers affect on our spending  15:06 - First time pay full price? 24:18 - (GEM) What to say to the woman who can’t get out of debt  27:00 - Anchors of debt freedom  30:33 - The freedom of living within your means  32:33 - Get Organized HQ ABOUT THE JEN AND JILL:  Jen and Jill help you control your spending without all the guilt and shame of strict budgeting. They believe there’s not one right way to do money and help you find your core values and create a financial plan around them. And you always have the freedom to take what works for you and leave what doesn’t. Get ready to feel confident about your finances and afford more of the things money can’t buy.  LINKS: Pre-order Jen and Jill's NEW BOOK: https://amzn.to/3YWoGOZ https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ frugal friends podcast episode with Dawn: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/minimalism-for-families-with-dawn-madsen-ep-434/https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ My jewelry is from Trades of Hope (Shop to help women out of poverty!): https://tradesofhope.com/minimalmom Mother's Necklace on Etsy: https://cli.re/mom-necklace (I have the gold in 18") 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

    34 min

  5. AUG 18

    25 Funny Questions Twins get Asked

    Diana's Friendship Workshop: https://www.biblestudy.co/friend-workshop This is for you: - If you're tired of surface-level interactions, or friends who are always too busy to get together. - You crave a support system of friends who understand your unique challenges, limitations, or stage of life. - Your nest is empty, and you're ready to build friendships based on your own interests and faith. - You've moved homes or changed churches and you're eager to connect, but aren't sure how to break the ice. You don't have to live lonely. Please join us! COST: $10.00 In this episode: 00:00 25 Questions for Twins 00:48 Surprise! Twins! 01:28 Who is the oldest? 03:00 Can you read each other's mind? 03:15 Feel each other's pain? 03:34 Did you trick people? 04:05 How do we tell you apart? 04:48 Which twin is smarter? Funnier? Prettier? 06:57 Own secret language? 07:50 What's it like to be a twin? 09:18 Do you like the same foods? 09:46 Dress alike when kids? 10:36 Do you get tired of getting mixed up? 12:24 Have you dated the same person? 12:47 Do you finish each other's sentences? 13:30 Do you have identical handwriting? 14:51 Do you ever get tired of twin questions? 14:57 Did you have bunk beds? 15:00 Can strangers tell you apart? 15:08 Do you like the same hobbies? 15:35 Any funny mix up stories? 15:54 Did you want a double wedding? 16:37 How to get Dawn some new friends Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast channel. If you'd like to hear previous episodes, you can find them on all podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iTunes. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind subscribing? It helps YouTube recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM: Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT! If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

    27 min

  6. AUG 16

    Anti-Procrastination Techniques that Truly Work

    Do you find it challenging to declutter with ADHD? Are you looking for effective anti-procrastination techniques that truly work? How do you manage the constant stream of thoughts in your mind? How can you get your spouse to support your decluttering efforts? Join Dawn and Amy Revell, author, podcaster, and leading organizing and decluttering expert in Australia, as they discuss anti procrastination techniques that actually work and decluttering the most impactful areas in your home. Amy is a leading Decluttering and Organising Expert in Australia. She is a successful author, podcaster and blogger, and loves equipping people to find freedom through decluttering and organizing their homes. Connect with Amy: Website: https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofdecluttering/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofdeclutteringcommunity/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dQr5Epj7hD2scKaRFhIDu?si=6d71306103544f27 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 The Art of Decluttering 0:49 “Might as well” 1:50 ADHD’ers are rebellious! 2:39 Your future self will thank you. 3:26 Micro tasks 4:23 Closing the loop. 7:30 Too much inventory causes open tabs. 7:58 Never organize what you can declutter. 8:20 Find the area you care about the LEAST and start there. 9:58 Generational shifts 10:30 Get rid of THIS now! 11:32 High rotation areas make the most impact. 12:40 There is nothing wrong with me! 13:21 Time will tell container 13:49 Quantity issue vs. systems issue 19:50 How do I get my spouse on board? 21:34 The great sock debacle 23:50 How do I get my kids to clean up their room? 24:49 Is decluttering in stealth a good idea? 25:45 It’s ok if, “I don’t feel like decluttering.” 27:14 The sunk cost theory   ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM: Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT! If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

    30 min

  7. JUL 27

    How to Walk Into a Room with Emily P. Freeman

    Do you find it difficult to trust your own judgment? Are you uncertain about what you truly believe? How do you make the tough decisions about whether to stay or move on? Is the idea of closure just a myth? Join Dawn as she talks with Emily P. Freeman, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including her latest, “HOW TO WALK INTO A ROOM: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away,” about spiritual decluttering, and the connection between simple living and spirituality. IN THIS EPISODE 3:01 How do you build trust with yourself? 5:35 Decluttering your inner life 6:50 How to find safe relationships 8:09 Just pick what you like and see how it grows. 10:37 How to walk into a room 11:42 Our lives are a house, and every room is a story. 15:40 How do you decide what you and your family REALLY believe (without outside pressure)? 17:32 Spiritual decluttering 19:50 It’s OK to investigate 21:15 When it's better to leave, than to stay. 24:58  Is closure a myth? 29:13 Breathe prayers 30:02 “For now…” 32:19 Decluttering is to our home, as silence,stillness, and solitude is to our souls.   Resources Mentioned: “Start with Hello,” by Shannon Martin Natalie Hoffman -FlyFree Podcast on YouTube    Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast (more than 25 million downloads), her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily holds a master’s degree in spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University. She lives in North Carolina with her family.   https://emilypfreeman.com/  https://www.instagram.com/emilypfreeman/

    33 min

  8. JUL 25

    Addressing Negative Comments (I don't usually do this!)

    I don't generally like to draw attention to negative comments, but I think I felt misunderstood when it cam to a recent video I did on home organization. Was it plastic junk and unnecessary, or the icing on top of all of my hardworking decluttering!?! MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Testing Out New Organizing Products Video: https://youtu.be/BAvWKtVwbY8 Minimal Mom Mentorship Group: https://cli.re/minimal-mom-private-group Clear Trash Bag Organizer: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/trashbags Small Acrylic Containers: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/small Ikea Acrylic Containers: https://urlgeni.us/ikea/ikea-bathroom Large Spice Jars: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/spice-jar-lg Small Spice Jars: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/spice-jars-sm Spice Shelf: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/spice-shelf Seasoning Packet Organizer: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/packet-organizer Ikea Shoe Bench: https://urlgeni.us/ikea/shoe-bench Wall Mount Shoe Racks: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/wall-rack Car Trash Bag Holder: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/car-garbage   IN THIS PODCAST: 0:00 Are these organizing products wasteful? 2:30 My most controversial video 2:32 Addressing the negative comments and feeling misunderstood 5:05 If it’s not a definite yes, it’s a no. 6:50 Spice cabinet debacle 9:42 I felt like such a loser at keeping home and organizing10:50 Solutions vs. upgrades 11:43 Look at the data14:00 Shoe rack pushback 14:38 3 parts to keep a home maintained 15:38 Plastic, inventory, and gadget girl 17:25 We get to decide18:35 Feeling discontent? Do this first. 22:10 It’s about function, not just looks. 25:00 Give your mom some grace! (Lessons learned from my mom) -------------------------- Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast.  ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM: Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 9-14. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT! If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

    28 min
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Family Minimalism & Simple Living: I share tips and tactics to declutter and simplify your house quickly!

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  • Creator
    Dawn Madsen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    57
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