The Minimal Mom
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Story Behind the Stuff: Emotional Decluttering with T.K. Coleman
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you burdened and overwhelmed by stuff? T.K. Coleman joins Dawn and encourages us to start with the story! When we unpack the story we find that is...
I want all of the holiday joy, but none of the clutter! (Q&A)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Does a cluttered house mean a cluttered mind? (with The Urban Monk)
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of endless distractions and consumerism, can minimalism and mindfulness offer a pathway to deeper fulfillment? Join us as Dawn of The Min...
How to make people get rid of stuff (with Matt Paxton & Zoe Kim)
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find Matt & Zoe's Master Class Here: https://resources.raisingsimple.com/keepthememories Whether you're anxious about inheriting unwanted items o...
Your House Isn’t the Problem – Your Cleaning Approach Might Be
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I LOVE beautiful things, but want to be a minimalist!" And more! (Q+A)
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WOW your family with a decluttered house! Join Take Your House Back for just $84 through Monday night! https://urlgeni.us/TYHB Today I'll answer YOUR...
When solving a horrific problem is just simple math.
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
How to stop impulse spending with the trash can method
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ here: https://thegetorganizedhq.com/gohqv2024-freeticket-dawnmadsen/?a_aid=MinimalMom&a_bid=357bc036 Wha...
25 Funny Questions Twins get Asked
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diana's Friendship Workshop: https://www.biblestudy.co/friend-workshop This is for you: - If you're tired of surface-level interactions, or friends ...
Anti-Procrastination Techniques that Truly Work
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it challenging to declutter with ADHD? Are you looking for effective anti-procrastination techniques that truly work? How do you manage th...
How to Walk Into a Room with Emily P. Freeman
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Addressing Negative Comments (I don't usually do this!)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 organizati...
Why I wouldn't homeschool again
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your Early Bird Brave Conference Ticket Here (just $37 until Monday at midnight!): https://www.made2homeschool.com/bravetickets Whether this is yo...
A Deathbed Epiphany + The Power of a Life Audit with Dr. Leonaura Rhodes
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like, "this isn’t the life I signed up for?" Wondering if it’s OK to want a better life? Struggling to simplify while managing ADHD? Joi...
The "Bucket List" needs to go! Managing Summer Anxiety with Britt Frank
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you experiencing more anxiety than relaxation this summer? Are your expectations realistic? Do you feel stuck or broken? What is anxiety doing to ...
Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'll answer your questions like: How do I stop feeling overwhelming fear and guilt when letting go of things people have gifted me, even though ...
Cheap and Easy Design Tips for a Bright and Cheery Home
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the biggest design mistakes? What is the #1 design tip? How can you avoid making this $10,000 design mistake? Today Dawn visits with ...
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer with Dr. Alok Kanojia
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is my child addicted to video games? How do I know? What is a healthy amount of video game playing? Today Dawn visits with Dr. Alok Kanojia, also know...
Q+A: "Can you settle a decluttering debate?" "How do I manage a 'Monica' closet?"
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Summer Declutter Challenge kicks off on Monday! Find full details here: https://www.theminimalmom.com/mentorship-group Today I'll answer YOUR que...
5 Tips on Surviving, Thriving & Decluttering with Chronic Illness
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer Declutter Challenge: Refresh & Re-Home begins soon! Find full details HERE! Do you or someone you love struggle with decluttering due to ch...
Clutter-Free Organization Tips for Neurodivergent Families
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“How do I help my kids declutter when they are attached to EVERYTHING? I don’t want the pressure of minimizing our stuff to lead my kids into ho...
Growing up with very little, what we learned
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do two polar opposite, yet identical twins unanimously praise as the most impactful elements of their upbringing by their incredible mom (and dad...
Q+A: "HELP! My 'fantasy self,' 'Just-in Case,' and 'Some Day' keep talking to me all at once!"
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My kids want to keep everything - how do I help them declutter? I want clear counters, but where do I put the stuff? My “fantasy self,” “Justin ...
Clever Home Design Hacks (for any space & budget)
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn’t look like the Pinterest rooms y...
Screen Time SOS: Simple Steps to Rescue Your Child from Digital Overload
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are your kids suffering from digital overload? Do you wonder if it’s too late for your already addicted kids? Listen as Dawn speaks with Melanie Hem...
We have no money, I can't risk needing to replace these things! (Q+A)
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
Project 333: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Wardrobe
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
"Minimalism has saved our sanity & brought freedom to our lives!" with Minimalist Zoe Kim
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 no...
Chaos to Curated: How to Organize Your Digital Photos
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you completely overwhelmed by the amount of digital photos saved in multiple places, on multiple devices? Do you dream of quickly and easily creat...
Q+A: Am I setting my kids up to hoard? Where to start with inherited things?
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Busy Kids Now Displaying "Trauma Brain"?
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? T...
Q+A: “You have time to do what???”
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do I get myself out of the messy middle? How many kids books should I keep? How can I move towards minimalism with with chronic illness, young kid...
“We don’t have to own all this stuff!”
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would your reaction be if you heard, “We don’t have to own all this stuff”? Do you dream about a life where less time is spent cleaning and...
The Fascinating Brain Science Behind Keeping "Just in Case" & Extra Items
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many of us struggle with moderation and pursue the unpredictable? Why do we constantly crave more, when we have enough? In today’s epis...
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff with Matt Paxton
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to downsize a home filled with memories? Does the fear and guilt of purging family keepsakes keep you from decluttering? In this...
Q+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to involve your kids in decluttering but have trouble figuring out how? Have you ever shared your excitement over living with less only to...
Baggage in Boxes: Clutter's Link to Hidden Trauma
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had the thought, “why do these decluttering tactics work for everyone BUT me?” Is it possible that emotional or psychological trauma...
The interruption of stuff (and how to stop it!)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck waiting for motivation to show up? Are you struggling to answer the elusive “why” in hopes it will propel you into transformativ...
The Crushing Weight of Debt (and how to get out this New Year!) with Frugal Fit Mom
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make su...
How to get rid of piles on counters (and other places, too!)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make su...
What Really Happened with Cas from Clutterbug
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take Your House Back (Just $94): https://urlgeni.us/TYHB The Take Your House Back Course is a powerful way that I can come along side you and make su...
Ask Me Anything and why I haven’t talked about THIS
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answer YOUR questions! May I also ask you a question: Were you able to acheive your decluttering goals in 2023? If now, may I help you more cl...
The Secret to Successful Meal Planning & Cooking at Home
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the thought of dinnertime stressful and full of overwhelm? Has meal planning failed for you in the past? Listen in as Lauren as Liz from Tastes B...
Clutter, Anxiety & What We Can Do About It with Dr. John Delony
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I visit with Dr. John Delony about the real cost of clutter on our lives and mental health. There is a strong connection between clutter and str...
5 Steps from Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in survival mode as a mom? Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and like you just aren't doing this right? Do you want to learn a better way? Wi...
How to find time & energy to declutter (when life doesn’t allow for it)
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you declutter when you have little kids at home and no extra time or energy to dedicate to it? Today we'll answer two listener questions. The f...
How to get dads and kids to help more with Tidy Dad
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by Tyler from Tidy Dad. Tyler is a New York school teacher, writer, husband and dad to three young girls. Through his Tidy Dad blog a...
Q&A: How to Handle Kids Sentimental Items & Baby Gear
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kids stuff! There is SO much stuff that comes along with having kids! The good news is: you don't have to keep it all! Today we'll talk about how you ...
Solve your closet TODAY!
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by Courtney Carver from Be More with Less and Project 333. Courtney says that Be more with less means: Be more you. Give yourself all...
Becoming The Minimal Mom
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don't often start at the beginning of the story. Today I talk about my upbringing, finding minimalism and the decision I made to pursue YouTube. If ...
What do we do about GIFTS!?!
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have been seeing SO many comments about gifts lately! How do we keep people from GIVING them, what do we do once we GET them and HOW long do I have ...
Birthday Blues & the Physical Effect of Friendship
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week Diana shared a YouTube video talking about how hard it is on our health to be lonely. Not just our emotional health (that's what we ...
You haven‘t deleted that yet!?! (Diana‘s top time management tips)
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back "in the day" Diana became a time management guru. She was organized and productive and really developed a strong value for managing our resources...
3 Things (Most) People Need to Declutter Successfully
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we've gotten to visit other people's homes to help them declutter, I've learned SO MUCH. And it never ceases to amaze me that we're all more alike ...
Dear friend who has been hurt by the church
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Diana visits with Dawn, a licensed family therapist, about healing from pain caused by the church. This is a replay from a YouTube video they di...
The Guilt Free Timer (& Snake Attacks!)
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Decluttering brings up SO many emotions...often guilt and regret which makes it harder to part with things. That's why I came up with the "Guilt-Free ...
3 Characteristics of ”Good” Moms with Dawn Ramaker, M.A., LMFT
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I visit with Dawn Ramaker, she's a family therapist and homeschooling mom and I wanted to know: What has she observed as successful habits in su...
Mental Minimalism in REAL Life
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Mental minimalism says that just like too much physical and digital stuff can distract us from our values and the things that matter most in life, ou...
Lessons from the Laundry Room
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There has been something magical with our laundry room transformation...a benefit I never expected! We'll talk about that today along with donating ir...
Betrayal, Redemption & Secret Places (the day I got fired from radio)
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a day I don't think of much anymore, but looking back, it was a pivotal point in my life and has been something I've drawn on in many ways sin...
How I (accidentally) got into YouTube
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I never set out to be a "YouTuber"...in fact, as an introvert and always happiest behind the scenes, that actually sounds horrifying to me! But, appar...