Moms Overcoming Overwhelm: Minimalism Tips Every Parent Needs With Diane Boden Of Minimalist Moms EP 97

In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather welcomes Diane Boden, known as the Minimalist Mom. They discuss Diane's journey to minimalism, driven by a pivotal moment in her early twenties, and how it has evolved through motherhood. Diane shares practical tips for maintaining a clutter-free home, managing the acquisition cycle, and involving kids in the process. They also talk about the emotional and mental effects of clutter, strategies for intentional gift-giving, and the importance of prioritizing experiences over material possessions. The episode concludes with Diane's personal favorites and resets, including her love for Pilates, kombucha, and brain-dumping lists.

00:00 Welcome to the Healthy by Heather Brown Podcast
00:16 Introducing Diane, the Minimalist Mom
01:01 Diane's Journey to Minimalism
02:03 Balancing Minimalism with Kids
03:00 Practical Tips for Managing Clutter
04:15 The One Minute Rule and Daily Routines
05:40 Setting Up Systems for Kids
07:56 Managing the Acquisition Cycle
12:55 The Emotional Impact of Clutter
15:06 Homeschooling and Decluttering
16:51 Sunday Reset and Setting Priorities
18:54 Prioritizing and Recommended Resources
19:24 Life-Changing Tips for Parents
20:29 Personal Favorites and Daily Routines
21:42 The Importance of Nature and Minimalism
22:15 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
26:14 Marriage Corner: Gift Giving and Love Languages
29:59 Intentional Gift Giving and Family Traditions
35:13 Wrapping Up and Final Encouragement

Links from this episode: 

• Diane Boden’s website: https://minimalistmomspodcast.com/
• The Minimalist Moms podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minimalist-moms/id1159498258 
• Shop Diane Boden’s book Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity here: https://amzn.to/4iazYGP
• Amazon Organization Box: https://amzn.to/3UV8CdA
• Heather's Gift Guides: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/holiday-ad-all-gift-guides
• The One Thing Book: https://amzn.to/40Yflai
• Audible Membership: https://amzn.to/3AJgeck
• Indistractable Book: https://amzn.to/3OcCy12
• Yogi Tea Egyptian Licorice Tea: https://amzn.to/4fNDK6P
• All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/mentalhealthbookslist 

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