The Minimal Mom

Dawn Madsen
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The Minimal Mom

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

  1. 1 NOV

    I want all of the holiday joy, but none of the clutter! (Q&A)

    Do you love holiday decor, but also desire simplicity? Is your pile of recipes growing with no end in sight? Join Dawn as she tackles viewer questions and offers expert guidance to make decluttering easier and more manageable. 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 Intro :50 - Minimalism and holiday decor 3:38 - How do I stop shopping? 9:11 - Simplicity in sentimental items 14:53 - Thrifting is my hobby - but I want to declutter! 19:08 - How do I organize my recipes? 22:51 - I LOVE reselling - now it’s hard to let go! 25:36 - How much food storage should I have? 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

    31 min

  2. 11 OCT

    Does a cluttered house mean a cluttered mind? (with The Urban Monk)

    In a world of endless distractions and consumerism, can minimalism and mindfulness offer a pathway to deeper fulfillment? Join us as Dawn of The Minimal Mom and Dr. Pedram Shojai of The Urban Monk reveal how simplifying our surroundings and connecting with our inner selves can lead to a life of purpose, clarity, and peace."IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 About Dr. Pedram Shojai 4:26 - Where do we begin? 9:03 - What is it like to become a monk? 12:30 - What work comes from?  17:20 - How can we regain focus?  24:04 - How did you look at things differently after returning from the monastery  28:37 - But what about the guilt of decluttering good things?  33:06 - How do you navigate technology with kids?  ABOUT Dr. PEDRAM SHOJAI  Pedram Shojai is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time. As an acclaimed Qigong Master, Taoist Abbot, husband and dad, he uses Eastern thinking and practices to help himself and others overcome the Westernized challenges of everyday life LINKS:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpedramshojai/ Website: https://theurbanmonk.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-urban-monk-podcast-with-dr-pedram-shojai/id1031707838?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2   Has written several  books including Focus, The Urban Monk, and The Art Of Stopping Time.   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

    43 min

  3. 27 SEPT

    How to make people get rid of stuff (with Matt Paxton & Zoe Kim)

    Find Matt & Zoe's Master Class Here: https://resources.raisingsimple.com/keepthememoriesWhether you're anxious about inheriting unwanted items or overwhelmed by the thought of passing on a stockpile of stuff, this episode will help you navigate the emotional and practical side of managing family possessions.IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Introduction :40 Are some people just more sentimental? 4:07 Letting go of the pressure to keep things 7:38 How do we help our parents get rid of stuff? 10:30 About the legacy list 15:04 ...but everything is sentimental! 18:21 Navigating family members that think we should keep things 20:51 Artifcts 22:52 A bit about hoarding 25:58 - Should we keep things that make us sad? 28:06 Matt and Zoë's master class 31:14 To the person feeling guilty ABOUT THE PODCAST GUEST: Zoë’ is the author of Minimalism for Families, minimalist mom of four, and the voice behind Raising Simple. She is married to Matt Paxton, a downsizing and cleaning expert, speaker, author, radio personality, and host of the 2-time Emmy nominated television show Legacy List with Matt Paxton. LINKS: Save the stories with Artifacts: https://artifcts.com/ Keep the Memories Lose the Stuff Book: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Keep-the-Memories Minimalism for Families Book: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/minimalism-for-families Zoë’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisingsimp... Zoë’s Blog: https://raisingsimple.com/ More info about Legacy List TV show: https://www.mylegacylist.com/

    35 min

  4. 13 SEPT

    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

  5. 6 SEPT

    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

  6. 30 AUG

    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

  7. 23 AUG

    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

  8. 18 AUG

    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
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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
    60
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