- Publisher |
- Deanna Yates of LittleGreenBow.com
- Media Type |
- audio
- Podknife tags |
- Interview,
- Minimalist,
- Self-Help
- Categories Via RSS |
- Education,
- Home & Garden,
- How To,
- Kids & Family,
- Leisure,
- Parenting
The Wannabe Minimalist Show is for people who are tired of the chaos in their life, but not sure this whole “minimalism thing” will work for them and their busy family. Through personal stories and guest appearances, this podcast will help you discover how to live with a minimalist mindset without having to throw EVERYTHING away. It’s practical, doable, and simple for those of us that wannabe minimalist.
- People |
- Country Of Origin |
- USA
- Produced In |
- San Diego, CA
- Premiere Date |
- 2019-10-29
- Frequency |
- Weekly
- Explicit |
- No
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Submit ReviewDo you love interior design shows on tv? Do you wish you could channel some of that energy and inspiration into your own home?
Well, today you are in luck.
I invited my friend Adina to join me on the podcast to talk me through her design process and give us a peek behind the curtain into how designers look at spaces and make them feel cohesive.
And while I know some designers can go overboard and clutter up a space, Adina likes to keep things clutter free, beautiful, and functional.
Adina Hall is a licensed Architect in the State of Illinois and an Interior Designer with 18 years of experience.
Adina’s experience in project design, construction and management ensures the integration of design concepts, functionality and technical systems in one harmonious final design.
With a contagious passion for design, she enjoys designing and delivering spaces that are uplifting and emotive, while creating one-of-a-kind environments for work, play or leisure.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
- What goes into the expert design process
- How to mix and match styles
- A designer’s super knack for making things come together
- Design faux pas to avoid
- Tips to make a rental look and feel great too
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBeing a mom is a busy, overwhelming, and often self-sacrificing job. However, we know that in order to be a better mom, wife, and person we need to take care of ourselves.
But, how are we supposed to make the time when there is so little time left in our already jam-packed days?
That’s where habits come in. But, not just any habits.
We need the right habits.
My guest this week on Wannabe Minimalist is here to help us with those habits.
Gretchen Dow is a mom, podcaster, wife and owner of Wellness by Gretchen who lives with her family in South Australia.
She helps moms who are starting their health journey create habits, increase their energy and reduce cravings so that they can reach a healthy weight.
Gretchen is also the host of the healthy, happy and thriving mama podcast where she shares her best tips, strategies and actionable steps to help you get started in your health journey.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
- 5 habits every woman should implement to simplify their life
- How to implement a routine with an irregular schedule
- Tips for creating more time in your schedule
- Why habits are so important
- The difference between habits and routines
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/148
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOne of the things I discovered as an adult was that it's much harder to maintain a high level of self esteem than it had been when I was younger.
No one is there to offer you praise on a regular basis. And then once I became a parent, I had to make bigger decisions without training or prior experience so it was tough to know if I was making the right choices.
All of that takes a toll on your confidence and makes it harder to reach your goals - no matter how big or small they might be.
Thankfully, my guest this week on Wannabe Minimalist is well versed in helping people, like us busy moms, with boosting our self esteem.
Risa Williams is a clinical psychotherapist and a productivity coach, specializing in time management tools and anxiety reduction skills in Los Angeles.
She's the author of the self-help book series, The Ultimate Toolkits for Psychological Wellbeing, which includes: The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit, and The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit.
She's also the host of The Motivation Mindset Podcast, which features productivity tools and examples of how they work in real life. She's been featured in Forbes Magazine, Business Insider, Parade Magazine, Real Simple, Wired Magazine, and HuffPost, and she writes articles for Breathe Magazine.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
- How to wrap yourself in kindness
- Tips for talking to yourself
- What you can do to notice your strengths
- A unique look at how we balance our highs and lows
- Practical ways to boost your self esteem
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/147
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyIn the private Facebook group, a member recently asked about how to let go of the need to find the perfect recipient for the items she is decluttering. This has become a road block for her and is keeping her from letting go of her stuff and enjoying the benefits of a clutter free life.
And if there is one thing I know, it’s that when one person has a question, others do too.
They might ask it in a slightly different way, but the question is still there. Perhaps you’ve dealt with the guilt of letting something go in the past because it was expensive. Or maybe you want to make sure your donation doesn't end up in the landfill. Or perhaps you have a sentimental attachment to something and while you no longer want the item in your home you still care what happens to it.
The way it generally comes up is that you want your stuff to go to a good home…whatever that means.
This week’s podcast episode starts with a look at a few reasons behind why we feel this way and then gives you 4 ways to take action and start making those donations.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also cover:
- What is the helper’s high and how it affects donating
- A little known tip for success when giving to a Buy Nothing Group
- 4 ways to find the right person to give to
- My favorite hack for avoiding Buyer’s Remorse
- A simple shopping tip to stave off clutter in the first place
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes (including links to all the statistic sources) at wannabeclutterfree.com/146
The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyDo you struggle with getting your kids to eat their veggies? Would you consider them picky eaters who only want to eat a few “kid-friendly” things?
This is a common struggle with parents and can be extremely stressful when all you want is to do for your kids is nurture, care for them, and help them grow up to be strong and healthy.
My guest this week on Wannabe Minimalist is well versed in helping parents bring magic and fun back to the table and make dinnertime a pleasant experience for the whole family.
Dr. Sam Goldman supports parents in their dream of helping their child have a happy and healthy relationship with food. Because when children have feeding challenges and just won’t eat, parents are often left feeling lost, concerned, and like they’re doing a bad job.
Through her 10 years of experience as an occupational therapist, she has seen first-hand how these eating difficulties not only affected a child’s health but their family dynamics.
In her business she teaches parents how to create peaceful, no-pressure mealtimes where you can spend time connecting with your family instead of focusing on food battles snd how to help your child overcome “sensory issues” at the table so they can start exploring and trying new foods.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
- What food rules you should ditch
- Tips for getting your kids in he kitchen
- What you can do make kids interested in meal time
- How a cluttered kitchen can affect our sensory processes
- Fun ways to encourage kids to play with their food without the mess
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/145
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyDecluttering can be difficult and when you add in family and all the things life throws at you, it’s no wonder so many questions come up on your journey.
Are you doing the right things? How can you get others to buy less too? What do you do when your kids don’t pick up after themselves?
And since I hear these questions pretty often, I wanted to do another Q & A episode to help you all out. Because if there’s anything I know it’s that we are never alone when we have questions about something. If you are wondering and asking someone else is wondering about those things too.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will cover:
- How to get your kids to pick up after themselves
- Tips for dealing with baby gear
- Ways to talk to grandparents about buy too much
- Different approaches to clean up with kids
- Cleaning out your family home
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes (including links to all the statistic sources) at wannabeclutterfree.com/144
Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
Episode 100 - Another Q&A episode
The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyIn our time crunched lives as moms, we can get caught up in the cycle of guilt because we have high standards and even higher expectations. This is especially true when it comes to decluttering and organizing our homes.
On today’s show I’m chatting with Kori Tomelden, a woman working to minimize and organizing as an ADHD and autistic mom. It’s a new topic that I have not discussed on the show so I was excited to have Kori on and learn from her life and perspective.
I have often had listeners ask me about decluttering with ADHD and while I can speak to decluttering and organizing in a very distracting world where we feel like we’re being pulling in a hundred different directions at once, I felt I needed to have an expert in the field come on to talk more about their experiences so I am delighted Kori reached out to me about being a guest.
We had a wonderful conversation and I appreciate her being patient with me as we had some technical difficulties while recording. I am hoping you do not notice them, but let me just say she is a very gracious guest.
Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family with her partner Kyle.
Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted.
A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares neurodivergent family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
- Kori’s tips for time crunched moms
- Ideas for transitioning to a new schedule when you’re already overwhelmed
- How Kori overcame her misdiagnosis as a teenager
- Why a broken routine can be a good thing
- Ways to use your 5-minute moments to their fullest
- How to stop the mom guilt cycle with reasonable expectations
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/143
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMost of us function everyday following habits, routines, and systems whether we realize it or not. You probably have a system for getting ready in the morning, a system for getting the kids to school, a system for grocery shopping...the list goes on and on.
But what happens when that system stops working or we try to start a new routine? Maybe the kids have grown and the morning routine doesn't work like it used to. Or maybe you've just moved to a new house and nothing seems to be in its rightful place. Or maybe you’re ready to finally declutter and organize your home.
Whatever the reason, when we start new habits, routines, or systems, there are likely to be some hiccups along the way. Here are a few tips to not just help you implement a new system in your home, but to be successful with it.
This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:
- 6 ways you can be successful with a new routine
- What to do if and when you mess up
- Why it’s imperative to ask your family for input
- The 2 simple strategies I use to resist temptation
- How gratitude connects to your goals and new habits
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes (including links to all the statistic sources) at wannabeclutterfree.com/142
Episode 138 - Creative Ideas for Getting Your Family on Board with Decluttering
The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyThe nursery rhyme says, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. And whether you followed that path or not, there was never any mention of money in the equation.
However, as any adult knows, money and how we spend it plays a big roll in our lives. By the time we settle down and start our families, we’re lucky if we have a few years of earning under our belts.
We’ve learned how to tell the difference between our wants and our needs and we understand that if we buy the newest gadget on the market, it might affect our budget more than we’d like.
But, often when we become parents (and our sleep schedule takes a beating) we can struggle to get our bearings. This can lead to the budget getting tossed to the wayside as we strive to provide the best upbringing to the newest addition to the family.
My guest this week on Wannabe Minimalist is well versed in helping new parents during this new phase of their lives.
As a financial coach, Sarah helps families with the transition to parenthood. Her approach is focused on aligning your spending with your values, ensuring that your money is helping you live the life you want, and building a strong foundation for your family.
As a mom to 2 young girls, she enjoys helping parents feel more of a sense of control during this phase of chaos and sleep deprivation.
I loved how much our conversation uncovered the connection between our money and our stuff and why it’s so important to use your values when it comes to managing both.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
- The difference between a financial coach and a financial advisor
- Why we really spend more money when we become new parents
- How to get over “bad” purchasing decisions
- Tips to help your children navigate impulse purchases
- Easy ways to bridge the money conversation with your kids
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/141
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyAs we get older, we sometimes hear that digestive issues are just a part of life. After all, life gets a lot more stressful when you add a parter, kids, careers, activities, and any semblance of a social life to the mix. Getting busier often means that home-cooked meals (and healthier options) feel out of reach.
But, when we do not prioritize our nutrition, the effects can be less than stellar and often embarrassing. We can experience gas, bloating, burping, lethargy, zapped energy, and all kinds of issues in the bathroom.
That’s why, just like it’s important to be intentional about what we bring into (and keep in) our homes, it’s even more important to be intentional about what we eat and put into our bodies.
Helping us make sense of all the nutrition lingo, buzzwords, and information is my good friend, Laura Marzen. Laura is a registered dietitian as well as a nutrition coach, recipe developer, health enthusiast, and creator of Fresh Food Bites. She is on a mission to help women feel their best and overhaul their lives through their nutrition and the food that they eat.
But what I love about Laura is that she walks the walk.
She is a wife and a mom of two busy kids, so she knows how challenging it can be to not only get food on the table when everyone is super hungry, but also how difficult it can be to get the kids to eat the well-balanced healthy meals that she makes. Over the course of the past several years, Laura has made big shifts in her eating mindset and lifestyle to improve her overall gut health and overcome some pretty annoying digestive symptoms of her own.
I love that I can ask her anything about nutrition.
This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:
- The 4 pillars of health that Laura says we all need to focus on
- Simple habits you can start doing right now to improve your energy
- Why Laura hates the saying everything in moderation
- How you can work your favorite foods into your diet
- The easy way Laura recommends creating meals
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/140
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
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