In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather welcomes Diane Boden, known as the Minimalist Mom. They discuss Diane's journey to minimalism, driven by a pivotal moment in her early twenties, and how it has evolved through motherhood. Diane shares practical tips for maintaining a clutter-free home, managing the acquisition cycle, and involving kids in the process. They also talk about the emotional and mental effects of clutter, strategies for intentional gift-giving, and the importance of prioritizing experiences over material possessions. The episode concludes with Diane's personal favorites and resets, including her love for Pilates, kombucha, and brain-dumping lists.<br><br>00:00 Welcome to the Healthy by Heather Brown Podcast<br>00:16 Introducing Diane, the Minimalist Mom<br>01:01 Diane's Journey to Minimalism<br>02:03 Balancing Minimalism with Kids<br>03:00 Practical Tips for Managing Clutter<br>04:15 The One Minute Rule and Daily Routines<br>05:40 Setting Up Systems for Kids<br>07:56 Managing the Acquisition Cycle<br>12:55 The Emotional Impact of Clutter<br>15:06 Homeschooling and Decluttering<br>16:51 Sunday Reset and Setting Priorities<br>18:54 Prioritizing and Recommended Resources<br>19:24 Life-Changing Tips for Parents<br>20:29 Personal Favorites and Daily Routines<br>21:42 The Importance of Nature and Minimalism<br>22:15 Encouragement and Final Thoughts<br>26:14 Marriage Corner: Gift Giving and Love Languages<br>29:59 Intentional Gift Giving and Family Traditions<br>35:13 Wrapping Up and Final Encouragement <br><b><br>Links from this episode: </b><br><ul><li>Diane Boden’s website: <a href="https://minimalistmomspodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://minimalistmomspodcast.com/</a></li><li>The Minimalist Moms podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minimalist-moms/id1159498258" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minimalist-moms/id1159498258</a> </li><li>Shop Diane Boden’s book <i>Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity </i>here: https://amzn.to/4iazYGP</li><li>Amazon Organization Box: <a href="https://amzn.to/3UV8CdA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/3UV8CdA</a></li><li>Heather's Gift Guides: <a href="https://urlgeni.us/amzn/holiday-ad-all-gift-guides" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://urlgeni.us/amzn/holiday-ad-all-gift-guides</a></li><li>The One Thing Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/40Yflai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/40Yflai</a></li><li>Audible Membership: <a href="https://amzn.to/3AJgeck" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/3AJgeck</a></li><li>Indistractable Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3OcCy12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/3OcCy12</a></li><li>Yogi Tea Egyptian Licorice Tea: <a href="https://amzn.to/4fNDK6P" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4fNDK6P</a></li><li>All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://urlgeni.us/amazon/mentalhealthbookslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://urlgeni.us/amazon/mentalhealthbookslist</a> </li></ul><b><br>Connect with Heather:</b><br><ul><li>7 Days FREE of the HBHB Membership: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/</a></li><li>Heather's ebooks: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/</a></li><li>Heather's Amazon favorites: <a href="https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront</a></li><li>Heather's freebies: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/</a></li><li>Heather's favorite liquid collagen: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/</a></li><li>Heather's email list: <a href="https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown</a></li><li>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.