Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Today's episode is a practical one on getting ourselves in the right mindset to take the time and space needed to shop intentionally this season. We talk about list making, giving ourselves enough time, different ways to be more intentional with our shopping/ spending this season, and I go a little more into detail about how we do secondhand shopping for Christmas in our house. I hope you enjoy this lighthearted yet purposeful chat about holiday shopping! //Links// Mercari (Get a 10$ credit for using this link to sign up) Facebook Marketplace Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website //Sponsor// This episode is sponsored by Public Goods, a one stop shop for clean and ethically sourced everyday essentials! Get 15$ off your first purchase with no minimum purchase requirement! Use code intention or head to publicgoods.com/intention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk with Ashley Brown of Routine & Things today. We cover what it means to set life giving routines and be kind to yourself in the midst of following through with them. We also talk about what to do when a routine isn't working anymore in the midst of changing seasons and how to adhere to routines when you feel like you just maybe aren't a consistent person. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the topic and I know Ashley's perspective will encourage you! Find Ashley on Instagram Routine & Things Website Free Morning Routines Roadmap Find Desirae on Instagram Get the Podcaster's Roadmap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short encouragement today - that you don't always have to strive to be and do all the things. In a season of change and transition, or in any season where you have a lot on your plate - if there's something you're striving for that is overwhelming you, this is an encouragement to table it for now. You don't have to fully let it go - just set it aside til things are less chaotic and you can decide to pick it up again. Listen in for more as we continue talking about seasons of change and transition. Head to the podcast website Grab a copy of Simple Morning Lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to bring you the first episode of the podcast with the new name, With Intention! Check out the trailer I released to understand the change a little better! Today I'm diving into a question that I repeatedly got from listeners during the break I took with the podcast - how is it going? How are all the changes going? How is your new job? Because I got so many questions like this, and others related to adjustments and changes that life brings us, I'm starting a quick series for a few episodes where we'll cover some different ones. My main goal is for you to feel encouraged + less alone in whatever changes are coming your way. Today I talk about my personal transition to full time working mom life and I cover: -The main fear I've had during this adjustment -The lies we all might be inclined to believe about motherhood when it comes to working or staying at home. -4 things I've learned in the midst of the change -How minimalism is still making all the difference. Find Simple Morning Lists Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short trailer explaining the change from Minimal-ish to With Intention - I wanted to do this for a long time, and I hope you love what is to come! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little mini episode that was on my heart in the midst of Prime Day (s) and all the other "holiday" sales going on right now! I hope this encourages you and makes you think a little more intentionally in your shopping this season. Stay tuned tomorrow for a little bit of change around this space :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with The Nester, Myquillyn Smith. We talk all about cozy minimalism when decorating and hosting in every season. Links: Myquillyn on Instagram Myquillyn's website Preorder Welcome Home Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode I talk with homeschooling mom of three (three under five!) about some tips + tricks to schooling at home, whether you are choosing to do so or have to do so due to the current pandemic. Enjoy this episode full of encouragement for creating a learning environment within the home. Links: Rocquel on Instagram 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You Podcast Website Sponsors: School Mask Pack Athletic Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join my friend Alex Kozak , a professional organizer, and me as we talk through decluttering + organizing the kitchen, and most importantly, keeping it that way! This is part of a new series where we will go room by room through our homes, one room per month! Listen to the end for a challenge to help you get started. Links: Alex on Instagram Alex's Website Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors: Thrive Market Prepdish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're celebrating one million downloads this week! Wow! Thank you so much for listening in and being a part of this community! Today I thought I'd take it back to basics for another week and talk about some reflections and processes that can help us apply a minimal-ish approach to any room. I hope this helps give you some motivation + clarity if you have an area to tackle in your home! Links: Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors: Feals Athletic Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're going back to basics and talking about the definition of this elusive trendy phrase we throw around: "Intentional Living." Does it look a certain way? Is it only achievable for certain lifestyles? Let's discuss! We'll also talk about how we can live intentionally in the midst of a pandemic (4+ months into it and it looks like it won't be going away anytime soon.) How do we live fully + purposefully when the world feels so upside down? Links: Simple Morning Lists Podcast Website Sponsors: Feals Natural Cycles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in today for a pretty big announcement + an episode all about change. If you're feeling pulled towards any type of change in your own life, especially career change, this episode is for you! Links: Podcast Website Get Simple Morning Lists Goal Setting Episode Today's Sponsor: Bombas - Get 20% off your First Order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm chatting with Janet Elsbach, author of Extra Helping, on a way we can build community and help our people at a time they need it most. Today's Sponsor: Prepdish prepdish.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm coming to you solo and talking about 6 simple ways we can make our health a priority for life, not just for a 30 day challenge. Sponsors: Every Plate use code minimalish3 to get your first box for 3.99 / meal Solid Gold head to solidgold.com/minimalish to see the deal of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today my guest Jen Brazeal is breaking it down for you - how can we organize our photos in an intentional way without feeling overwhelmed with the amount of photos or how behind we are in organizing them (you'll see that is the case for me!). I hope you enjoy this actionable episode! Find Jen on Instagram Jen's 5 Day Photo Challenge Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors: Natural Cycles Use Code Minimalish for 20% off an annual subscription Feals Get 50% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a quick solo episode full of real talk and some simple tips to prioritize your mental health when the world feels crazy (kind of like it has all of 2020 so far). Links: Podcast Episode about The Joy of Movement Find Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsor: Little Passports: use code MINIMALISH for 15% off any subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I have a conversation with Haley Williams- she shares her story of the many phases of working mom life she's been through, gives some work at home mom tips, helps us declutter our work, gives us permission to let go of what isn't working, and helps us approach the idea of mom guilt as working moms. Whether you work inside or outside of the home- this conversation will encourage you. Find Haley on Instagram Haley's Website Haley's Podcast Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors: Prepdish: Get 2 weeks Free Kyrgies: Get 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm coming to you solo today with a chat on stuff (material things) and what I've learned about it over the last 2+ years of my minimalish journey. I'm also having an honest conversation with you about impulse purchases and bad shopping habits and sharing 3 tips that help me cut back on this struggle in my own life. I hope you enjoy this short + to the point episode, friend! Links: Patreon - 3 Quick Things Podcast Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Little Passports: Get 15% off any subscription with code Minimal-ish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Malinda Fuller about her family's adventure living on wheels and traveling the country while they homeschool and work remotely. We also talk about "hustle" culture and the stories it tells us versus a life of presence and rest. I absolutely love this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well! Links: Malinda on Instagram Malinda's Website Get Obedience over Hustle Listen to the 3 Quick Things Podcast Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Kyrgies use promo code Minimalish for 15% off your order Solid Gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Rachel Macy Stafford, the Hands Free Mama. She's a mom, New York Times Bestselling Author, and we're talking today all about the idea of living as our authentic selves rather than seeking perfectionism in who we think we are expected to be, and how living this way in our own lives can lead to true connection and less pressure on our kids. This conversation encouraged me so much, and no matter if you're a parent or not, this will resonate with you. Links Live Love Now Book Rachel's Website Find Rachel on Instagram Find Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsors Book of the Month- Use code Minimal-ish to get your first book for 9.99 Feals- Get 50% off your first month Little Passports- Use code Minimalish to get 15% off any subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with you solo about building habits- something I've struggled with for a long time in my life. I've slowly but surely overcome my struggle with building the habits I want into my life over the past few years, and I've taken a look back into my journey to see what has made the biggest difference. I'm sharing my biggest "secret" that I've discovered plus a few other tips that make a big difference. I hope this short episode gives you the encouragement you need to believe you can build positive habits into your life. Because an intentional life is one where we have some of the decisions that help us live better on autopilot. Links: Atomic Habits My conversation with Rachel of the Sage Family Podcast on Habits/Routines. Find me on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists (one of my favorite routines/habits) Sponsors: Feals- Get 50% off your first month's subscription Gaia Natural Cleaners- use code minimalish toget 20% off your order through the end of May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Thomas, host of one of my favorite podcasts, Mom Struggling Well, joins me today to talk about how to get through when the struggle feels very real... like, you know, when you're living in the midst of a pandemic. We talk about her W.E.L.L framework to help us take action in the midst of struggle. Links: Emily's Podcast Emily on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Podcasting Course: Use code STUCKATHOME Sponsors: Laurel Springs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us today as we talk about The New Normal and all the things helping us through this crazy time. Nicole on Instagram Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram The Podcast Website Sponsors: Feals - 50% off and free shipping on your first order. Kyrgies.com - 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking to my friend Diana Rene from The Decluttered Mom all about minimal-ish living, from the basics of getting started with decluttering, tackling emotional clutter, her most impactful routines, plus how community can impact our success when overhauling our homes. I hope this helps encourage you through any current decluttering projects you may be taking on, friend! Links: Join Diana's decluttering challenge (begins April 6th) Join the Minimal-ish book club Diana on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Solid Gold Kyrgies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Jennifer Allwood, author of Fear is not the Boss of You, about why we so often feel stuck as women and how we can move past this feeling + move beyond our fears. She gives us tangible steps that we can put into practice in any season of life, and we also discuss this topic in light of the current pandemic we are living through. Links: Preorder Fear is Not the Boss of You Jennifer's Website Jennifer on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Native Kyrgies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Mandy Yang, A Konmari Consultant Trainee, all about the Konmari method for decluttering your home. This is one of the most well known methods for decluttering, and Mandy tells her story about how Konmari helped her family declutter for good and get out of debt, plus gives us a step by step and tips for getting started. If you're looking to declutter your home, this episode is a great place to start! Mandy on Instagram Mandy's Website/ Services Desirae on Instagram Free Getting Started with Minimalism Resource Stuck at Home Resource Today's Sponsor: Feals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short episode addressing the current chaos, getting real about how I'm feeling about it all, and hoping to help you feel less alone, if nothing else. desiraeendres.com/stuckathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with author Christine Platt, who shares her minimalish adventures over at @afrominimalist. She is such an inspiration, and today we talk about her journey to minimalism, her journey to writing diverse childrens literature, and how we can create mirrors and windows for our kids. I hope you enjoy this warm and lovely conversation with Christine! Links: Christine on Instagram Get Christine's Books Desirae on Instagram Slow Living Challenge A guide to getting started with minimalism Sponsors: Prepdish - Get your first 2 weeks free Laurel Springs - Get a waived registration fee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have two guests on (for the first time ever) to chat about real self care and making self care happen in our lives. "Self Care" has become a buzzword, and maybe an overused one, but the concept is an important one to discuss, and an important part of an intentional life. Join me as I chat with the hosts of "Not Your Mother's Podcast" all about simple ways to make self care happen, getting over the roadblocks that keep us from it, and what "real" self care even means. Links: Not Your Mother's Podcast Raising Children You Like - Online Academy Not Your Mother's Podcast on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Minimal-ish Book Club Sponsors Kyrgies.com - Get 15% off your first purchase with code minimalish Native Deodorant - Get 20% off your first purchase with code minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is my monthly Q&A with my friend Catherine of @theminimalcolonial! We approached the topic of health and fitness this month - we hope it encourages you if this is an area of discouragement in your life! //Links// Faster Way to Fat Loss Instant Loss Cookbook Alive App (what Desirae Uses) Mari Fitness (what Catherine Uses) Home Workout Options Mentioned Heather Robertson (hiit/ cardio/ strength) Beachbody on Demand Blogilates Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets for Simplifying Meals (not mentioned, just wanted to share!) Instant Pot (linked is a different brand but the one I have) Crock Pot Vitamix //Other Links// Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website //Sponsors// Native - get 20% off your first order with code minimalish20 Sunbasket - get 35 dollars off your first order with code minimalish Thanks so much for listening in, friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm chatting with you solo about some ways to combat discontentment + this concept I like to call "Happy home Hour" which is a way I work towards making maintenance decluttering and simply taking care of my home into my week. In the first half of the episode we dive into contentment a bit, and I talk to you about some ways I've found myself discontent and some things that can help us combat that discontent feeling. Maintenance decluttering is one of them! We then dive into chatting about a system I use to do that! I hope you enjoy listening - here are links I mention: Other episodes on contentment: 32 + 33 Other episodes on priorities: 20 Simple Morning Lists Find me on Instagram Head to my website Sponsor: Laurel Springs - register with a waived registration fee for listeners of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love minimalism- so much so that I talk about some aspect of it pretty much every single week. But I was also intrigued to have a conversation with my friend Indiana, who doesn't love the concept of minimalism, mostly because she's wary of the trend. Through our conversation, we uncover that it's not true minimalism that she doesn't love, but what is portrayed of it. We talk about other ways to seek peace other than through simplifying our possessions, though we both agree that is one way to do so. It's a fun and important conversation - especially when we place so much responsibility on minimalism as a fix all, which it simply isn't. Links + Things we talk about: Indiana's Podcast (Today By the Way) Indiana on Instagram May Designs Hourly Planner Desirae on Instagram Podcasting Course (discount available through the rest of the week) Sponsors: Prepdish: 2 weeks free Bombas: 20% off your first purchase Thanks so much for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Homesteading be for everyone? Many of us will probably never live "off the grid" or even grow our own food, but how can we take principles of homesteading and benefit from bringing them into our everyday life? We can all benefit from this aspect of getting back to the basics and slowing down. I talk to Stephanie Leaf about slowing down, her definition of Simple Living (which I absolutely love!), her family's journey with homesteading, and practical steps for cooking from scratch that any family can implement. Links: Patreon Book Club / Course Stephanie's Website (for recipes and more!) Stephanie's Simple Living Guide Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Sunbasket: Get $35 off your first order with code minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The longest title ever for an episode that covers all kind of different questions! Catherine and I are back at it, answering your questions! Once a month we tackle questions we get from you! Remember that we're not experts on all of these topics, but rather coming to you with a REAL perspective and sharing what works for us - we hope it will inspire you to find what works for you (and maybe feel less alone in what you're struggling with!) // We mentioned a lot of things in this episode // Minimal-ish Book Club pickupplease.com Parenting Resources: Janet Lansbury Podcast No Bad Kids (Janet Lansbury Book) Birds on a Wire The Highly Sensitive Child Debtkickinmom's Cookbook ---- Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website // Sponsors // Baked by Melissa- get 15% off with code minimalist Native - get 20% off your first order with code minimalish20 I always hand pick the companies I work with and I'm grateful for our sponsors that help make minimalish possible! ---- Ever wanted to start a podcast? I'm now creating resources for podcasters because podcasting has been such a blessing in my life - I want to help you get started! Get my free launch checklist as a great starting point! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I chat with Megan Jedlinksi - fellow minimal-ish toddler mom and former personal stylist all about how (and why) to have less in our closets, doing better with what we buy, and how we can simply show up in our everyday lives. I hope you leave this episode encouraged, friend! // Links // Megan on Instagram Megan’s Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website (access these show notes there!) // Join the Minimal-ish Book Club // Minimal-ish Book Club (Patreon) PS: Want to start your own podcast but don't know where to start! Podcasting has been such a huge blessing in my life and I want to help you get started - Check out the launch list I created at desiraeendres.com/podcastlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kylie and I discuss her family's journey to minimalism and becoming debt free. Join me for this encouraging conversation where we discuss: -respecting our kids when we're decluttering -how minimalism benefits our kids -unconventional advice for the debt free journey -turning off our phones (to be more present) Find Kylie on Instagram Other Links: Digital Minimalism Free Minimalism Guide Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me for this special edition, bonus episode to celebrate half a million downloads of the podcast! Today I'm talking about the windy road to creative "success" by telling the story of minimal-ish (it's surely not a straight path) PLUS talking about something I don't normally talk about - Podcasting! At the end of the episode I give 5 tips for a successful podcast in case YOU have one or you're wanting to start one. I believe these are just a few things that have helped minimal-ish see the success it has. Though this isn't normal minimal-ish subject matter- I get asked about it a lot, so I decided to share with this fun bonus episode! Enjoy! Get my Podcast Launch Checklist See all of my resources for creatives. Find Desirae on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to share with you my conversation with Allie Casazza. She's a mom of four and decluttered her home with 3 under 3 crawling around and she's here with a life giving message for moms plus a kick in the pants conversation about taking action on the things you want to do (like, declutter, even when you have a lot of kids.) Find Allie: On her Website On Instagram Find Desirae: On her website On Instagram Show Notes Other Things We Mention Simple Morning Lists Allie's Affirmations Guide PS: Are you a podcaster or wanting to start a podcast in the future? I'm creating resources for YOU! Check out the first one (it's FREE) here. Sponsors: Prepdish: Get a free 2 week trial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope this short episode encourages you to start 2020 (and each day) by letting go of something before adding something to your list. I also talk about why January 1st isn't magical...and why it is. Links: Find Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning Lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was so fun to do this reflective episode and I hope it prompts you to do your own 10 things you've learned in 10 years, plus inspires you in some way. Some other things I mention: simplemorninglists.com Episode 18 (wardrobe) Episode 20 Episode 1 Podcasting Resource Intentionally.co Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Feals Sunbasket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine and I took your questions on anything and everything under the minimalism and intentional living umbrella, and what we came up with was an episode on the beginning of minimalism, plus our favorite rooms and systems now, and a whole lot of talk on postpartum and new motherhood. We even chat about some of our favorite baby essentials. We get very real in this episode and my hope is that it will make you feel a little less alone in your journey and encourage you in some way! Questions we answered (in order) Did you have a huge edit at the beginning of minimalism? How many times have you decluttered since? What is your favorite room (decluttered) and why? What is your favorite system? What are some baby essentials? What do I actually need? Overwhelmed by all the lists and suggestions. What do you do with keepsakes from the first baby that are taking up too much space while waiting for the second? The baby baby stuff we mention: Boppy Lounger Boppy Play Mat Plain Gerber Onesies My favorite Baby Carrier 4 in 1 carseat (links are to the brands I personally love and own. I get a few pennies every time you use my links to Amazon through affiliate commission, and it costs you nothing extra! Thanks so much for your support! Also, a reminder you can find a lot of great quality baby stuff secondhand! More on secondhand shopping on episode 60) Other Links Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning Lists Buy Nothing The Podcast on Facebook The Podcast Facebook Community Sponsors Warby Parker Feals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show I’m taking you through some heart filled, purpose centered reflecting on this past year. I’ll ask you questions as we go through to help you think of a hustle free, purpose filled goal for next year (more than one of course if you’d like!). We’ll also work on starting with contentment as we move into a new year, and choose a word for the year, but make it a little more tangible to act on that word. At the end, I give you a peek into Simple Morning Lists and let you in on the five lists I make each morning to help me bring my purpose and goals to the front of my mind as I start each day. // Links // The worksheet that goes along with this episode Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram // Sponsors // Thank you to our sponsors! Their support makes Minimal-ish happen week after week! Prepdish: Get 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/minimalish Bombas: Get 20% off your first order at bombas.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Expert Thrifter Kat Steck of The Junkyard Journals. Kat is passionate about conscious consumerism and the good we can do by shopping secondhand first. Today, she's giving us the why behind thrifting plus simple, effective methods for shopping secondhand without losing our minds & wasting our time. We also talk about donation centers and the best options for where we can donate our stuff. Links: Kat on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Thrifting apps are really great because they all provide referral programs and $$ off your first purchase! Mercari: 10$ off your first purchase with the link ^(my favorite secondhand shopping app for clothes, shoes, kid stuff, etc...I even got our Ninja Coffee Bar on here last winter) Poshmark: Great for clothing! Get 5$ credit when you sign up with an invite code - enter "desiraeendres" at sign up where it says "invite code." Thred Up: Get 10$ when you sign up with this link! Facebook Marketplace DoneGood Simple Morning Lists Podcast Website Sponsor: Today's Sponsor is Native. Head to nativedeodorant.com and enter code MINIMALISH to get 20% off your first order. Thanks for listening! If you want to support Minimal-ish, check out the links above & our sponsors. Our sponsors are hand picked and they make Minimal-ish possible, so support them by heading to their website, see what they are all about, and even try them out if you think what they do would add value to your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about simplifying the holiday season, starting from the outside (our environment) and moving deeper (our schedule/ mindset). I'm bringing you a four day holiday decluttering challenge that you can start whenever you are ready plus 6 steps to simplifying the holidays and really focusing in on what truly matters to you this season! Get the Holiday Decluttering Challenge Guide Links: Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Today's Sponsor: Prepdish - get 2 weeks free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about a thing that matters- the way we view ourselves. This matters for so many reasons; the way we view ourselves contributes to the fullness in which we live each day and it also sets an example for our kids. So, how in the world do we get a positive body image when impossible beauty standards bombard us? Today, I'm chatting with my friend Blake about this topic as she candidly shares her own story (and I share a bit of mine, too). Blake shares tangible, practical, and relatable ways we can choose to work towards better when it comes to the way we view ourselves each day, and I don't think you'll want to miss this! // Links // The Crappy Christian Podcast Blake's blog post on cycle syncing Blake on Instagram Chasing Slow Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website // Sponsors // Ch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm coming to you with a short bonus episode on one of my favorite holidays- Thanksgiving. What does the best Thanksgiving Ever include? Listen in to find out - and of course, it doesn't have anything to do with food! Get Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Simple Holidays Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This practical episode will help you shift your habits to pay off your debt for good! We talk about minimalism & finances and how to really change our habits and get on track financially. Check out my guest, Jen Smith, at the links below, including her new book full of practical advice on the topic! If you are wanting to pay down debt or reach other financial goals, this episode is for you, friend! Listen in! Links: Simple Morning Lists Pay off your Debt for Good No Spend Challenge Guide Frugal Friends Podcast Jen on Instagram Jen's Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Everlywell: Enter code Minimal to Get 15% off your first kit Thrive Causemetics: Get 15% off your first order If you want to support the show, check out our sponsors! Just click over, see what they do, and If their product seems useful to you, give them a try! Minimal-ish couldn't go on without them and we are grateful for their support and yours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the first of a new monthly series on the show where I'm bringing on a co-host, Catherine Williams, to answer questions you all ask! November's topic is Minimalism and The Holidays and we got so many great questions. We covered overarching topics of holiday decor, gifts, mental health, and relationships and got to the nitty gritty details on all of these topics as much as possible! We laugh a lot & also get pretty serious about some heavy topics. I hope you enjoy this new format! If you have a topic suggest for future Q&As, email [email protected] Links: simplemorninglists.com (Morning Companion Journal) Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Today's Sponsors: Native: Get 20% off your first order with code MINIMALISH Prepdish: Get a 2 week free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Courtney is a mom, wife, business owner & student who writes about about boundaries and healing. Today she's giving us a little boundaries 101 and empowering us to being drawing lines where we need them and building ourselves up in the process. I absolutely love her message and I know you will, too! Links: Courtney on Instagram Courtney's Blog Courtney's Boundaries Workshop Get Minimal-ish Monday Emails & get notified about Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Prepdish: Get 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/minimalish FamilyAlbum: A Free Family Photo and Video Sharing App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices