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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get all the show notes and all of the links at wannabeclutterfree.com/97Dr. Sarah Bren WebsiteSarah's Upcoming WorkshopFollow Sarah on InstagramFollow Sarah on Pinterest Wannabe Minimalist Facebook Group - come join the community filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward a better life with less stuff.Follow Deanna on PinterestFollow Deanna on InstagramFollow Deanna on Facebook**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************As a parent, I constantly wonder if I am doing the right thing, teaching my child the things they need to know, and helping them become independent. Some days I feel like I nailed it and other days feel like a failure. However, my journey toward minimalism has had some wonderful overlap when it comes to the rest of my life - outside of the stuff in my home. It has helped me become more intentional and that includes how I spend my time and the relationships I have. Of course the most important relationships in my life are those with my partner and that with my daughter.Since, there is always much to learn in this life, I brought in an expert when it comes to the parent/child relationships we have. Dr. Sarah Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. She is the host of the podcast [Securely Attached](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/securely-attached/id1570870737), and the creator of the website [drsarahbren.com](http://drsarahbren.com) where she offers resources such as guides, workshops, and digital courses. She is the co-founder and clinical director of [Upshur Bren Psychology Group](https://upshurbren.com/) in Pelham, NY where she treats parents, children and families.Sarah has such a calming presence and you call tell she practices what she preaches. It was a fun conversation and I learned more about attachment parenting, gained confience in some of the tehniques iI have been using in my own life, and found encouragement for the developmental stages that are awaiting me as my daughter grows up and matures. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- How we can simplify parenting- Tips for not losing ourselves in our roles as “mom”- What co-regulation means and why it's so important- The truth behind tantrums- How to shift focus as your children get olderSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/91The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Burnout is becoming a bigger problem in our modern society. Did you know that more than three quarters (76%) of employed Americans report they are currently experiencing burnout? It's a huge problem in the work place, but let's be honest...moms experience burnout too. . No matter who you are and what your work situation is like, we are all bound to face negative feelings, stress, overwhelm, and potentially burnout at some point in our lives. The good news is we can do something about it. When you feel burnout coming on it can be hard to motivate yourself to do anything. That's why these 10 ways to stop burnout are simple and can be implemented right now. The will get the ball rolling and can help you go from overwhelmed to in control so you can get back to enjoying life. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- What burnout is & how it differs from stress- 10 simple tips to help with burnout right now- Why vacations are great, but not the only way to overcome burnout- The easiest ways to keep burnout at bay- How being a mom helps me stop burnoutSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/90The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************What does creating a vision of your dream life have to do with your stuff, decluttering and organizing? It's a bit like the philosophical question of the chicken and the egg. We're not sure which came first? In this instance the question becomes does life better because you declutter or do you declutter as you get closer to your dream life?And maybe you think it's a hard question because everyone's idea of a dream or ideal life is different. Yes, that is true. What seems ideal for one person might be the opposite of what you would consider a dream.The good news is that our definition and visions of dream lives actually have very little to do with the steps we need to take to get there. So no matter if you want to be a homeschooling parent or prefer to send your children to school - you can use these steps. If you want to travel the world or explore your city they will work for you too. They will even work no matter how much or little money you have in the bank.The 3 steps outlined in this episode will help you create a clear vision for your life, let go of the comparison trap, and create space so you can enjoy the life of your dreams. Let's explore how we can create a life you don't feel like you need a vacation from. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why the first step to getting the life you want is knowing what it is- How to create goals that improve your whole life- The 10 life categories you need to consider when creating your vision- The simplest way to get out of the comparison trap- How decluttering makes it easier to live your dream lifeSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/89The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Let's get back to basics and talk about how to organize our closets. This is one of my favorite places to start. Yes, some people say to start in your bathroom because there are fewer emotional decisions to be made there and there is less stuff to deal with, but for me the sense of accomplishment and joy I feel when looking at an organized closet is worth the effort. When my closet is organized, I am able to start my day off on the right foot. I can see all of the clothing I own and it makes it easier to choose an outfit for the day. When my day begins with less stress it carries over throughout my day and makes the other areas of my life easier too.Adopting a capsule wardrobe has seriously helped my closet organization issues and taken this to a whole new level, but you don't have to go that far to see amazing results. These 4 easy steps can help you get your closet under control no matter if you are a fashionista and love to have the latest and greatest trends or if you are more like me and enjoy a simple wardrobe that mixes and matches. The principles are the same and before you know it your closet will be clutter free, organized, and feeling amazing.Opening those doors just might become one of your favorite parts of your day and any day that starts with a smile is a winner in my book.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why the first step to organizing your closet isn't even touching your clothes- How to create space for everything you love with the container method- An update to one of the most trusted organization methods- The easiest way to declutter - not you do not have to take it all out at once- Why making your space is important and what it does for long-term organizationSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/88The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Do money habits hold you back when it comes to decluttering and organizing your home? You might not think that how we spend our money or the thoughts we have about money have anything to do with our stuff.Or maybe you just think that only those who over spend and buy stuff they do not need are the only ones who experience the link between spending and clutter. But, for many people - myself included - the way we think about money, even when we do not over spend, has a giant impact on the items in our homes.In addition to over spending, the other big issue when it comes to money and stuff is under buying. They are on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to spending money and both cause problems in our homes and lives.But, how can spending less money and under buying be a problem when it comes to clutter and having an organized home? Turns out, there is a balance between buying enough so that you have what you need when you need it and buying too much, causing too many piles to build up in your home.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why under spending actually causes you to stress more about the things in your home- How over spending leads to mounds of clutter and unwanted bills- Examples of under buying and over spending to see if either affects you- The difference between under spending and under buying / over spending and compulsive shopping- 5 simple things you can do to overcome either under buying or over spendingSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/87The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Whenever we try something new, we are bound to make some mistakes along the way. That's how we learn and grow. And my journey toward a clutter free life has seen it's share of minimalist mistakes and frugal failures.In fact, I am a pretty frugal person. It's just in my nature and the idea of buying less (and thus spending less) is probably what drew me to minimalism in the first place. However, what has kept me on this journey is a simpler, more intentional life that is just easier to manage. When you have less stuff, there is less to worry about, less to clean, and less to get in your way.Unless, you take it too far. When that happens, the practice of having less can actually make life more difficult. This is what a minimalist fail is.And when you waste money - when your intention was to save money...that is a frugal fail.My hope is that by sharing some of my most memorable minimalist mistakes and frugal failures, I can help spare you from these same troubles.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why spending the least is not always best- How coupons actually work and why I never use them- What I do now to save money on cable and streaming services- The problem with DIY projects- My horrible travel hack failure and what I will never do againSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/86The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************I am excited to announce a big change I am making to my brand, why I'm doing it now, and what it means for the future of this show, website, and my business.It sounds super dramatic and while it is a big change, I don't want you to worry. The changes are big in branding - so the name of the website and look of it will be changing, but the content and the reason behind what I teach and discuss will be staying mostly the same.A few weeks ago I had this nagging feeling in my gut that I was not getting my message out to the people I could really be helping. While I relate to minimalism and love the tenets of living with only the things I feel are necessary to enjoy my life, I know I have a LONG way to go until I would feel ready to call myself a true minimalist.However, there is something about the label of minimalism that makes me cringe just a bit. I've never felt extreme enough to help people who want to be hard-core minimalists. But, for the people who want to live with less stuff, the word minimalism puts them off as it feels too unattainable.So in order to help the most people (especially those who need it the most) find this website and podcast, I am changing the name. It's all laid out in this episode and I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to explore the newly designed website too.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why I decided now was the right time to change my brand- How the change will affect this podcast (or not)- The steps I took to evaluate the name of my business- What people in my real life think when I talk about minimalism- The big goals behind what lead to this changeSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get all the show notes and all of the links at littlegreenbow.com/85Art of Happy Moving - Ali's websiteAli's BookAtomic HabitsOr read for Free with AudibleFollow Ali on InstagramWannabe Minimalist Facebook Group - come join the community filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward a better life with less stuff.Follow Deanna on PinterestFollow Deanna on InstagramFollow Deanna on Facebook**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************No matter how many times you move, there are always boxes to be filled, things to declutter, and a new home to organize on the other end. I've moved over 20 times in my life and while I am pretty skilled at it, moving with a school-aged child made me understand that my most recent move was going to be different. So I called in an expert to help me along the way. Ali Wenzke is the author of The Art of Happy Moving: How to Declutter, Pack, and Start Over While Maintaining Your Sanity and Finding Happiness and a real estate broker with Baird & Warner in Winnetka, IL. Ali and her husband moved ten times in eleven years, living in six U.S. states. Known as the “Marie Kondo of moving", Ali's advice has been featured on TV, radio, and podcasts as well as in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Today.com, Real Simple, Fast Company, Parents Magazine and many more. Ali is happily settled in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three kids and for now doesn't plan on moving any time soon.Our discussions starts with the move that lead Ali to buckle down and declutter and I push her to give us her best tips on moving with children, what to do when other family members don't share your same vision, and what to do when you get into your new home. Yes, moving can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, it can be a time of rejuvenation and reinvention of one's self. And even if you have no plans to move, you can learn to declutter like you are moving and enjoy the benefits of a lighter home. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- The secret to making a big move easier- A fun game to help your kids declutter- How to get your family on board with decluttering for a move- Why you don't have to move to reap the rewards of thinking like a mover- The best tips for organizing your new home quicklySubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at littlegreenbow.com/84The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeTidy Home & Vibrant Life Starter Guide - 4 steps to create a home & life where you & your family thrive!Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Every year, especially around the New Year, a majority of people make new goals, resolutions, and plans for the year ahead. Often with those goals comes new hobbies. And with new hobbies comes more stuff. There is a term that encapsulates this increase in stuff. It's called clutter creep and it means the accumulation of new things as we go through life. It's the adding of more to your space without getting rid of something else at the same time. Without discipline, it's easy to end up with a home overrun by all of the stuff you need to do these hobbies or accomplish your new goals.Figuring out what to do with this happens - because trust me it will happen - is not only possible, but there are steps you can take to keep it from happening in the first place. The good news is you can still be a minimalist and have hobbies. You can even have more than one hobby. It depends on what other stuff you have, the space you have in your home, and what ultimately brings you joy.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why hobbies are important and should not be cut out of your life- How to evaluate your hobbies- What I do to limit hobby clutter creep in my home- Why starting small is smart- What minimum viable amount means and why it's the key to keeping clutter at baySubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at littlegreenbow.com/83The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeTidy Home & Vibrant Life Starter Guide - 4 steps to create a home & life where you & your family thrive!Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************It's a new year and there is something special about turning a new page that gets me motivated to make the most of the year ahead. And after the craziness of the past two years, I am so ready to get back in the driver's seat and I know you probably are too. The best way to make a difference in your life is to start at home. Your home is your sanctuary for you and your family. It's where you come to recharge after being out in the crazy world (and you're not alone if you think it feels crazier than ever these days). That's why I am so grateful my home is a place where I feel comfortable and energized and why I want to help you get to the same place.Because, after hearing from a lot of you, it's clear that you're like me - when your home is messy or things are not organized it affects how you feel and how productive you are.That's why I wanted to dedicate today's podcast episode to creating the home environment you want. We all want to be happy at home and these are the 5 steps I take regularly to keep my home running like creamy peanut butter and that makes me very happy.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why systems help you instead of hold you back- How to start your day with a win and why it matters- What 5 steps I take everyday to keep my home running smoothly- How 5 minutes a day can change your life- The #1 secret for making lasting changesSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at littlegreenbow.com/82The Home Systems Power PackTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeTidy Home & Vibrant Life Starter Guide - 4 steps to create a home & life where you & your family thrive!Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************What do you think of when you hear the word minimalist? Do you think of minimalism as a design aesthetic with bare white walls and barely any furniture? Or maybe it makes you think of people who live with only 100 items or less. Or perhaps you equate minimalism with living an intentional or simple life. All three of these definitions is right and that's what makes trying to define minimalism such a tricky task. When I started on this journey of podcasting, it was a way for me to explore decluttering, organizing, and living with less while sharing my experience with you. I've been lucky enough to interview some amazing women along the way and as I looked back on past episodes I realized how much I have grown in how I see things and how much my family has grown too. I will not lie...I am very much a work in progress. I too wish I could just snap my fingers and have the messy work done. Self-reflection feels scary and honestly, exhausting. But, it's all part of the process and as we come to the close of another year, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on 10 beliefs I have about minimalism.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why minimalism is about more than just the stuff in your home- How people react when they hear I host a show about minimalism- What perfectionism has to do with minimalism- The biggest revelation I had in the last year that has to do with our homes and self-care- Tips for overcoming the guilt of letting go expensive itemsSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get all the show notes and all of the links at littlegreenbow.com/81Your Color Guru - Jeannie's websiteFollow Jeannie on InstagramWannabe Minimalist Facebook Group - come join the community filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward a better life with less stuff.Follow Deanna on PinterestFollow Deanna on InstagramFollow Deanna on Facebook**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Do you love color in your wardrobe? If so, do you ever wonder if choosing different colors would look better on you? Or maybe you struggle with getting all of your colors to coordinate and look good together instead of feeling like you're drowning in a sea of mismatched rainbows. My guest this week on the Wannabe Minimalist Podcast is a color expert that helps women find their best colors based on their skin, hair, and eye color so I invited her on to help us decipher this world of color. To be honest, I'm a sucker for a capsule wardrobe, but have never been comfortable with much color. Jeannie Stith is on a mission to help those of us who are lost when it comes to color. She is the founder and CEO of Color Guru, where she matches people to their ideal color palette for clothing so that they can look better, simplify clothes shopping, and create a coordinated wardrobe through her signature color cards.Jeannie's a mother of two girls and lives in Arden, Delaware. When she's not analyzing her client's photos, you can find her hopping on rocks in the creek with her daughters, salsa dancing, or watering her current collection of 55 house plants.Our discussions starts with looking at how Jeannie became interested in colors in the first place and we tackle what's involved with finding the colors that will work best for you. I also press her when it comes to what you should do when you don't like the colors that have been suggested for you in the past. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why your closet may be letting you down- A simple way to hone in on your ideal color palette- The color that will make your eyes pop - it might just surprise you!- How your hair color affects your ideal colors (or doesn't)- The #1 way to get your clothes to coordinate without having to stay neutralSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at littlegreenbow.com/80Simple Holiday Planner & WorkbookTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeTidy Home & Vibrant Life Starter Guide - 4 steps to create a home & life where you & your family thrive!The Home Systems Power Pack - our entire library of helpful tools and resources for clearing out the clutter, organizing your home, and simplify your daily activities at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************We all know that the holidays are about much more than the presents under the tree, the decorations we put up in our home, and the lights we hang outside. Of course it's about sharing laughter and love (and I'm going to add yummy food) with the special people in your life. But, I also enjoy showing my holiday spirit through decor so I want to take a minute to help you with tips on not only how to declutter your holiday decor, but with how to make your home still feel festive even with less stuff and fewer decorations.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- The easiest way to declutter holiday decor guilt-free- Simple holiday decoration ideas that cut back on storage- What double-duty decor options are and why they're great- How to up the festive feel without going overboard- Quick DIY ideas that can help you decorate your homeSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get all the show notes and all of the links at littlegreenbow.com/79Fresh Food Bites - Laura's website about healthy eatingFollow Laura on InstagramWannabe Minimalist Facebook Group - come join the community filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward a better life with less stuff.Follow Deanna on PinterestFollow Deanna on InstagramFollow Deanna on Facebook**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************The weeks between the end of October through December are some of the hardest on our waistlines. There are so many goodies and treats on display at every turn beckoning us to indulge. So, how can we be more intentional about what we eat without missing out on the good stuff, watching the scale climb, or feeling guilty?My guest this week on the Wannabe Minimalist Podcast has been helping women eat healthier and feel better for years so naturally I reached out to have her on the show to help us during this difficult time.Laura Marzen, RD, LD, started her career as a nutrition specialist in the Better Homes and Gardens® test kitchen, where she developed and tested recipes for a variety of magazines and cookbooks and appeared in cooking videos for both TV and online media.Now she's focusing her attention on her website, Fresh Food Bites, where she features healthy, approachable, family-friendly recipes that are gluten and dairy free.In addition, she currently coaches women to help them improve their gut health and overcome IBS in a way that is practical and sustainable.Our discussions starts with looking at how Laura became interested in digestive health and what it has to do with living an intentional life. There are so many similarities between cutting the crap out of your home and cutting out the junk that you eat so I was thrilled to have a chance to connect with her on the show.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why your calendar is one of your biggest assets when meal planning- Simple healthy snack ideas your kids will actually eat- Tips for eating healthy at the holidays (it's not what you expect!)- How your diet relates to minimalism and intentional living- The #1 way to cut down on time in the kitchen and still eat healthySubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at littlegreenbow.com/78Simple Holiday Planner & WorkbookTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeTidy Home & Vibrant Life Starter Guide - 4 steps to create a home & life where you & your family thrive!The Home Systems Power Pack - our entire library of helpful tools and resources for clearing out the clutter, organizing your home, and simplify your daily activities at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************With the holidays on the horizon, it's the perfect time of year to remind yourself all you have to be thankful for. Of course we are all thankful for the wonderful people in our lives and our health (if we are lucky to have it), but this year, I want to encourage you to find ways to be thankful for your home.It's so easy to get bogged down and overwhelmed by the everyday maintenance and upkeep of a home - there are bills to pay, meals to cook, tubs and toilets to scrub, laundry to fold, and a never ending pile of dishes to wash - ugh...the dishes. Then, there might be all of the changes in your home that you wish to make - tidy up your living room, declutter your bedroom, toss the mounds of toys! Am I right?So, instead of focusing on what we don't like or the things we want to change, take some time this year and hone in on what you love about your home. It's okay to enjoy and relish in the physical things you love about it or how it makes you feel. Building up a bank of gratitude will not only help you to be happier and see all of the blessings in your life, but it will help you work through any challenges that come up - like when you tackle that decluttering project in the new year.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- 7 questions to help you uncover what you love about your home- A simple project to increase gratitude all year long- Why gratitude is so important- How gratitude can help you declutter and share- A peek into 7 things I love about my homeSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get all the show notes and all of the links at littlegreenbow.com/77Feels Like Home - Marian's new book about create a home that feels unique to youFollow Marian on InstagramMiss Mustard Seed - Marian's BlogWannabe Minimalist Facebook Group - come join the community filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward a better life with less stuff.Follow Deanna on PinterestFollow Deanna on InstagramFollow Deanna on Facebook**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Have you ever wanted to up level or personalize the way your home feels, but didn't know where to start? Well, my friend, you are in luck.The secrets for how to turn a cookie cutter house - or one that no longer fits your design aesthetic - into one that feels like a home that fits you and your family are simply a 5 step process away. And don't worry if you have no idea what your design aesthetic even is...that's part of the process too.This may sound strange coming from someone who classifies themselves as a wannabe minimalist, but I believe minimalism is about giving yourself the freedom and ability to say no to the things that you don't like or that don't matter to you, so that you can fully embrace the things that do work for you (and the people you share your life with). That is true in all of the areas in your life from what you wear to the hobbies you choose, and of course in how you style your home. My guest on this episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show knows a thing or two about creating a unique space. She did this for herself and her family when she found herself living in suburbia after a cross-country move, instead of in the 100-year-old farmhouse she had been dreaming of. Her experience and lessons for how to create a unique home for yourself are what inspired her new book, ***Feels Like Home: Transforming Your Space from Uninspiring to Uniquely Yours.***Marian Parson is a wife, mother of two boys, paint enthusiast, lover of all things home and author of *Feels Like Home*. She started Mustard Seed Interiors in 2008, as a way to earn extra money for groceries. What started out as a one-woman decorative painting and mural business evolved into an antiques business that tripped into a blog and blossomed into a successful international brand. While the focus has been on the home, the heart of her blog and business has always been providing encouragement and inspiration to women in the areas of decorating, homemaking, and creative endeavors.Our discussions starts with looking at how Marian's journey started and why our relationships with our homes are so important. Then we dive into an area I was selfishly looking forward to and that's how to style your home to make people say, wow, you did this? This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why it's important to create a space that is a reflection of who lives there- 5 steps to take your space from nice to wow!- A simple exercise to get to know your unique style- What you can do to get your family interested in redecorating your space- The #1 thing you can start today that will help you be able to create the home you loveSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at littlegreenbow.com/76Simple Holiday Planner & WorkbookTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeTidy Home & Vibrant Life Starter Guide - 4 steps to create a home & life where you & your family thrive!The Home Systems Power Pack - our entire library of helpful tools and resources for clearing out the clutter, organizing your home, and simplify your daily activities at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Each year, the holidays are filled with cheer, coziness, and love. But, for new minimalists - or anyone looking to declutter the abundance of stuff in their homes - the holidays also come with the dread of telling well-meaning family that they do not want many presents.This can be a tough conversation to have because for some people, giving gifts is the way they communicate love. And because they love you so much, they want to shower you with more gifts, trinkets, toys, and goodies to last you a lifetime. Unfortunately this can be a major source of frustration for not only the gift receiver as they stress about the perhaps unwanted gifts coming into their home, but also for the gift giver who may feel unappreciated. Instead of being ungrateful and telling the people in your life that any gifts they give you will be promptly donated (seriously, please do not do that), there are some great ways we can be open an honest with the overly-generous people in our lives without hurting their feelings. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- The importance of sharing why you want fewer physical presents- 3 strategies for talking to a well-meaning gift giver- A subtle but important mind shift that will help you at the holidays- The 5 love languages - not all have to do with giving things- One thing you can do to cut back on clutter at the holidaysSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get all the show notes and all of the links at littlegreenbow.com/75Family Money Values Template - Chelsea's free guide to help you on your money journeyWannabe Minimalist Facebook Group - come join the community filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward a better life with less stuff.Follow Deanna on PinterestFollow Deanna on InstagramFollow Deanna on Facebook**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************Money and stuff...stuff and money. We need one to buy the other and we can sell one to get the other. But the mindsets we have around each of these things can be very closely aligned. If you have been on a journey to simplify, declutter and organize - or you want to just create more intention in your life, it's important to take a look at your money habits. Not only will cultivating better mindsets around money help you move past money blocks, but when you have a better handle on your own money habits you can help your children learn about money and understand how to create better money values as a family.This is one of my goals for this year. My daughter is eight and I felt it was time to help her understand money, how it's earned, how it can grow, and what it can and cannot do. As it turns out, I'm a bit late to the game, but my guest on the Wannabe Minimalist Show was able to show me that while I am late, it's still fixable.Chelsea is the founder of Smart Money Mamas and its monthly membership community, the Motivated Mama Society. An ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator, she is dedicated to changing the way we talk about money, helping moms connect with all aspects of their money in a way that lets them overcome emotional blocks, identify what they most want, and create the healthy money habits that help them achieve their biggest goals. All while modeling positive money relationships for the next generation.Chelsea lives in Connecticut with her husband (a rockstar stay-at-home dad) and two young and energetic boys.Our discussions starts with looking at how to establish money values if you didn't come from a family that talked about money and we take a deep look at how to help children save and foster a giving spirit. Not only will today's lesson help you with your money mindsets, it will also help you look at your stuff in a new light as well.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- Why money mindsets are so important- What age your core money ideas are formed (and it's earlier than you think)- How you can create better money habits with 3 words- Simple tips for instilling generosity in your children- If allowances are a good ideaSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 iTunes 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!

Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at littlegreenbow.com/68Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeTidy Home & Vibrant Life Starter Guide - 4 steps to create a home & life where you & your family thrive!The Home Systems Power Pack - our entire library of helpful tools and resources for clearing out the clutter, organizing your home, and simplify your daily activities at home.Vibrant Home Academy - a game-changing course designed to help you take control of your home so you let go of the overwhelm and live a full and vibrant life.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************What does minimalism mean to you? Does it make you think of stark walls? Do you think it means living with the least amount of stuff possible?That's not what minimalism means to me. For me, minimalism means freedom. Freedom to buy less and thus need less money. Freedom to travel more instead of buying a large home. Freedom to change careers instead of owning a fancy car. Being a wannabe minimalist is someone who lives intentionally, but is not defined by how much or how little they own. A wannabe minimalist is intentional about what they allow into their homes because they know once it's in, it's ten times harder to get out. This episode gives you a peek behind the curtain and the three life changing events that drew me to minimalism. I rarely speak so candidly about how I live my life and what really goes on behind closed doors. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:- How I got into minimalism in the first place- If my husband was always on board with this idea of living with less- How minimalism works for our family of three- What I really think of decluttering toys- Strategies for decluttering and creating a happy home**********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? 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 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 show is. Thank you!

Hey you! In this episode I talk about ways we can take  better care of ourselves. You deserve all the self care in the world! References: https://bestlifeonline.com/self-care-tips/https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/here-are-some-refreshing-health-benefits-of-decluttering/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/how-decluttering-your-space-could-make-you-healthier-and-happier/art-20390064 Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK 

This week we are talking about how the media affects our body image. Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio LibraryMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcReference: https://mirror-mirror.org/body-image/the-media-and-body-image 

"Can't" is such a dreadful word. Sometimes life can feel sticky, meaning we get stuck in the same ole' boring routine. Listen to this episode to learn about four ways to get out of a sticky-stuck routine. Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReference:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-personal-renaissance/201902/feeling-stuck-4-ways-overcome-roadblocks-in-your-life

Have you ever seen a piece of cake commit a crime (and no I'm not talking about the movie Jumanji where the dude eats a piece of cake and explodes). So often I hear phrases that put a moral value on food such as "This food is bad", "I'm bad for eating this", "This cake is sinful" etc... Well guess what, food...is....just...food. Come learn some common phrases we need to throw out of our vocabulary!  Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences:https://www.self.com/story/food-related-phrases-to-stop-using

Guess what guess what?!? I changed the name of my podcast to "An Intuitive Existence"! Isn't it beautiful? I want to focus on intuitive eating, body image, and self care more and thought this title encompassed it wonderfully! Listen and learn why I changed my podcast title to be, An Intuitive Existence.Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/definition-of-intuitive-eating/

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week we are talking about (drum roll please) goals. Goals are a pain in the tush, but hopefully this episode will help you make realistic goals!  Lets do this thang. Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://mint.intuit.com/blog/goals/how-to-set-goals-and-achieve-them/ 

This episode we talk about how to have a better relationship with food. Diet culture can really mess up our relationship with food, and well, enough is enough! Tune in to learn more! References: https://alissarumsey.com/intuitive-eating/intuitive-eating-recipes/?unapproved=16446&moderation-hash=ec971ca0a53b814e803bb8eaeecc5181#comment-16446 Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK

Are you trying so hard to love your body but just, well, don't? That's okay, there's a difference between loving and respecting your body. In this episode I provide ways to learn to respect your body, and hopefully, in time, you will start to love your body. Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: Intuitive Eating A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Found in chapter 13.

This week we are talking about why complimenting someone's body can do more harm that good. Lets start giving meaningful compliments, and put our worth on more important things! Song Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.morethanabody.org/when-you-look-so-skinny-does-more-harm-than-good/ 

This episode talks about the health benefits of laughter! Yes, there are a ton of health benefits associated with laughing. It can boost your immune system, strengthen relationships and may even help you lose weight!Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences:https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm  

Fear can stop us from achieving amazing things! Come learn about how to get out of your comfort zone, and become more confident in who you are.  Song Credit:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences:https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-step-out-your-comfort-zone-and-enjoy-taking-risks.htmlhttps://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/this-what-happens-when-you-move-out-your-comfort-zone.html

This week we are talking about the importance of slowing down. I give 10 tips on how to slow down, the benefits of slowing down and how it can bring more joy in our lives! Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences:https://zenhabits.net/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/https://mindfulambition.net/slow-down/ 

In this episode I compare intuitive eating to dieting. Intuitive eating is defined, and its characteristics. I also talk about how to spot diet mentality.  Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.eatright.org/health/diseases-and-conditions/eating-disorders/what-is-disordered-eatinghttps://www.intuitiveeating.org/definition-of-intuitive-eating/4th edition: Intuitive Eating A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Found in chapter 2

Are you finding yourself constantly drained of energy? In this episode I give seven tips to help improve your energy without caffeine. Finding productive ways to boost energy can lead to more satisfaction in life! Enjoy! Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences:https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/energy-drinks/faq-20058349https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/7-simple-steps-to-boosting-energy/art-20305553

Welcome back! This week we are talking about body image among men and women! Media, family, friends, etc. puts so much pressure on all of us to look a certain way and it can be mentally and physically taxing. I talk about some things that contribute to negative body image, and how to improve your body image. Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://mirror-mirror.org/body-image/body-image-menhttps://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/body-image-womenhttps://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/body-image-0

This episode focuses on the spiritual dimension of health! Now don't get it confused, spiritual health isn't just associated with religion. Spirituality is finding meaning in our lives, feeling connected to a higher power and so much more! The spiritual dimension of health is so cool! We all experience the spiritual dimension of health differently. Learn how to tap into your spiritual dimension of health!Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/why-spirituality-importanthttps://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/what-spiritualityhttps://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

As cooler weather is quickly approaching I thought it would be valuable to talk about the importance of light, and some light therapy's to get when there's not a lot of light! Light can improve your mood, vision, productivity and more! There are so many benefits of light! Song Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/blog/changeyourstate/benefits-of-natural-light/https://purifywellnesscenter.com/light-therapyhttps://purifywellnesscenter.com/vitamin-d-light#signup 

It's National Suicide Awareness Month. In this episode I give some numbers you can call if you or someone else is in a crisis, and I mainly talk about gratitude and happiness. Even though this is a hard time in many of our lives, there's still good things and experiences to look forward too. Finding small things to be happy about makes ALL the difference! You're mental health is so important! I hope this helps! Song creditHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/https://seizetheawkward.org/https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/finding-joy-during-difficult-times.htmhttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/cultivating-happiness.htm

Today we are talking about how filters and media alter how we view our bodies/ourselves. It's easier now, more than ever, to alter our appearances with the swipe of a finger. We can make our jaws slimmer, noses longer, cheek bones higher etc. and it really messes with our mental health. Check out this episode to find out more, and how to think critically when it comes to body image! Song Credit:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a33264141/face-filters-mental-health-effect/https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/media-eating-disordersPicture: From my body image class. The picture says "Plastic Surgery Portal Certified Surgeons, Proven Results" and also says, "As compared to national search volume in google"

Are you having a hard time making friends? Maintaining good relationships? Letting go of toxic relationships? This is the episode for you! It's so important to have friends and to find the right social group for you! Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK References: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/making-good-friends.htm

Your environment (s) impact your health more than you may realize! In this episode we talk about color, light, noise, smell, nature and technology. We can really reduce stress by making our environment (s) enjoyable for ourselves! Listen and enjoy!Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: Stress Management for Life: A Research-Based Experiential Approach by Michael Olpin and Margie Hesson. Chapter 14.

My all time biggest pet peeve with diets is the "need" to restrict carbohydrates! In this episode I explain what carbohydrates are, why its important, and the risks of drastically cutting out carbohydrates! I also talk about the dangers of the Keto diet, and low carb diets in general. Carbohydrates are you body's main source of energy! Eat the dang carbs! Song Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/low-carb-diet/art-20045831#:~:text=Severely%20restricting%20carbohydrates%20to%20less,build%20up%20in%20your%20body.https://www.reidhealth.org/blog/carbohydrates-101-the-benefits-of-carbohydrateshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/carbohydrates/art-20045705Intuitive Eating A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Found in the Honor Your Hunger chapter. 

Did you know stress can manifest physically in your body? Stress doesn't just affect your mind but your overall health! I also talk about worry and how to break the habit of worrying! If you enjoy my podcast please rate and review.References:Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKStress Management for Life by Michael Olpin and Margie Hesson Chapter 8https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987

So you want to be an intuitive eater, buuuut how does exercise fit in? Did you know intuitive eating encourages exercise and wants you to make it a priority? There are many benefits to movement. In  this episode we talk about movement mind traps and how to start to switch our thinking away from diets, and towards intuitive eating's exercise mentality. Enjoy! References:Song Credit:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKIntuitive Eating A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Found in Chapter 14

This is the last part of the sex trafficking series. We talk about Sextortion, what to do if you think someone is being trafficked, and how media is used to entice kids and teens. We also go over a kid friendly website that teaches kids about internet safety.  References: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKhttps://fightthenewdrug.org/how-online-predators-access-underage-victims-through-video-game-sites/https://ourrescue.org/blog/fbi-launches-sextortion-awareness-campaign-in-schools/https://www.netsmartzkids.org/games/  

This episode we are talking about Sex Trafficking, pornography, and parent involvement! I talk about a training that I took and YOU CAN TOO! It's a free training on the signs and symptoms of Sex Trafficking. Go to Operation Underground Railroads website to find the free training. I wish this dark corner of the world wasn't real, but it is. I hope you can find some good resources in this episode and feel more confident in recognizing sex trafficking. Stay safe my friends! We need to do these things, educating ourselves on how to protect ourselves and our sweet kiddos. Song Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/symptoms-causes/syc-20355594https://ourrescue.org/blog/internet-safety-guide/Documentary: Killing Us Softly 4  

Did you know if we didn't have stress life would be super boring? There's good and bad stresses/stressors. I go over how stress affects our dimensions of health. I also list some stress tests you can take to assess how stress is affecting your life. We got this my doodes! Life is so wonderful, find the good and be the good. I mention different levels of distress as well. References: Stress Management for Life by Michael Olpin and Margie HessonHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK

Happy 4th of July America! This episode we talk about mental health and ways to start a conversation with people you think may be having a hard time, what to do during the conversation, and what to do after.     References: Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK Inner Demons by Julia Brennan Million Reasons by Lady Gagahttps://seizetheawkward.org/home#starting-the-conversationhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml

Are you having a hard time right now? Me too! Did you know there's something called Post Traumatic Growth? This is what I'm talking about in this episode. We can come out better people through our difficult times. Isn't that wonderful? Check it out!  References: https://ptgi.uncc.edu/what-is-ptg/https://www.shrinktank.com/resilient-celebrities-stars-who-overcame-the-pain-of-their-traumatic-pasts/https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/growth-trauma Music Credit: Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK

Song credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.eatright.org/health/diseases-and-conditions/eating-disorders/what-is-disordered-eatinghttps://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/http://www.clark.edu/tlc/healthy-penguin/wellness-dimensions.php

Song Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic​https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music​https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial​https://spoti.fi/2wqzjwK