Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed Moms

Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of family life? In this episode, family therapist Jessica Griffioen shares insights from her book Thriving Households to help parents shift from survival mode to joyful connection. Learn practical strategies to build strong family bonds, create calm in your home, and parent as a united team—so your whole family can thrive together.Links Discussed in This Episode |Diane's Resource: Instagram PostJessica's Resource: Book: 30 Day Blackout: How to help your kids turn off the screen and turn to their familyConnect with Jessica:WebsiteInstagramFacebookBook: Thriving Households: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Children and Finding Joy as a Family TeamAbout Jessica|Jessica Griffioen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Arts from Spring Arbor University. A lifelong nurturer, she has dedicated much of her life to building a joyful family and now shares her strategies with other families. Jessica lives in Michigan with her husband and six children, and she works with clients at the Portage Family Healing Center. In her free time, she enjoys board games, camping, and traveling with her family.Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes with unique topics that may not interest my wider audience so if this topic doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation about decluttering self-talk that you don't want to miss!Busy moms often have trouble with their digestive health. What could be a possible culprit? One possibility is the pantry. We find ourselves running into issues: feeling bloated, uncomfortable in our favorite clothes, and left not knowing how to navigate this health space in a way that works for our bodies. On today’s bonus episode, Leeann Rybakov joins me to discuss ways that the pantry is contributing to digestive health issues and how to swap out for healthier options! Even just "minimizing" the ingredients (knowing what should stay and what should go) list can be a game changer!Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicitySubstack: Minimalist Moms Podcast Connect with Leeann:Pantry SwapsWebsiteInstagramEpisode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this conversation, Alli Williams shares her journey of paying off six figures of debt while still saving and living a fulfilling life. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional with finances and creating a budget that aligns with your values. Alli also provides practical tips for managing finances with kids and navigating financial inequality within a relationship. The key takeaways include tracking expenses, involving children in financial discussions, and not letting shame hold you back from taking control of your financial situation. Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicitySubstack: Minimalist Moms Podcast Connect with Alli:InstagramFree Foundations CourseWebsiteEpisode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heather Avis is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and founder of The Lucky Few movement. In this episode, Heather shares how parents and educators can foster inclusion, help children celebrate their uniqueness, and use affirming words to build confidence and belonging. We also discuss her new picture book, I Like You So Much, a heartfelt reminder that every child’s presence matters exactly as they are.Links Discussed in This Episode |Diane's Resource: Post-Holiday Decluttering (EP99)Connect with Heather:WebsiteInstagramPodcastBook: I Like You So Much: Celebrating What Makes You, You!About Heather|Heather Avis is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, podcaster, and a Down syndrome advocate. She is the founder of and chief visionary officer at The Lucky Few, an advocacy organization dedicated to shouting worth, shifting narratives, and reimagining what it looks like when we create spaces of belonging. She lives in Southern California with her husband Josh and three kids, Macyn, Truly, and August and two Goldendoodles, Maeby and George Michael.Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if the hardest conversations with your kids could become the most meaningful? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Robyn Silverman, also known as the Conversation Doc, to explore powerful insights from her upcoming book, How to Talk to Kids About Anything. Robyn offers practical, encouraging strategies to help adults communicate with clarity and compassion—even when the topics feel uncomfortable. She shares why you should be the one your child turns to with hard questions—and how these conversations shape their values, confidence, and character.-------------------------------Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicitySubstack: Minimalist Moms PodcastDiane's Resource: The Minimalist Candle by VellaBoxBook: How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-HaimsConnect with Dr. Robyn:Book: How to Talk to Kids About Anything by Robyn Silvermanhttp://www.DrRobynSilverman.comCheck out the How to Talk to Kids about Anything Podcast!Click to watch Dr. Robyn's Video ReelEnjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With SimplicityQuestions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy