Episodes

  • 296: Getting Intentional about Screen Time (for Kids and Adults) with Emily Feldpausch

    296: Getting Intentional about Screen Time (for Kids and Adults) with Emily Feldpausch
    Jun 26 2026
    Today I am bringing you a guest episode featuring Emily Feldpausch, a parent of three, educator, and author of The Unfollow Effect: Intentional Living in a Digital Age. After a personal experiment with social media revealed just how much technology was shaping her daily life, she became passionate about helping others cultivate healthier, more intentional digital habits. Emily encourages people to protect what matters most—their peace, presence, and relationships—while using technology in ways that align with their values. Today she shares insights on how we can build boundaries for screen time and model better habits and boundaries as parents. Her tips come at a perfect time for any parent wanting to prioritize presence and intentionality around screen time and technology this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • 295: June Coffee Date: 2 Things I'm Loving, 2 Things I'm Simplifying, and Finances + Minimalism

    295: June Coffee Date: 2 Things I'm Loving, 2 Things I'm Simplifying, and Finances + Minimalism
    Jun 19 2026
    In this 3rd edition of our minimal-ish coffee date, I'm sharing some summer routines, what I'm loving about community-based summer camps, summer reading incentives, and a minimal-ish learning dealing with finances and a tight budget. I hope you enjoy listening in, and feel free to share some of your things your loving, simplifying and learning in my instagram DMs! Links: Desirae on Instagram Barnes and Noble Summer Reading for grades 1-6 Pizza Hut Book It Program for grades pre-k - 6. Sponsor: Get 10% off your first bidet purchase at hellotushy.com/minimalish with code minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • 294: Declutter the Basement, Garage, or Storage Area with Me

    294: Declutter the Basement, Garage, or Storage Area with Me
    Jun 5 2026
    A long awaited declutter with me episode is here! In January of this year I took time to accomplish a really tough decluttering project - my overrun-with-disorganized-storage basement. I'm here today bringing you the step by step process I took and what I learned in the process. Sponsor: Caraway Go to caraway.com/minimalish to get an additional 10% off your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • 293: Simplifying the Summer with Diane Boden (Minimal-ish Replay Episode)

    293: Simplifying the Summer with Diane Boden (Minimal-ish Replay Episode)
    May 23 2026
    REPLAY: Today I am bringing you a fun conversation with special guest Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms all about having a minimal-ish summer. Diane shares so many great tidbits in this interview, including: finding a balance of flexibility and structure for everyone, simple routines to make getting out of the house less stressful, prioritizing connection with our family, and even unique ways to make time for our own friendships as moms. I’m so excited for you to tune into this episode to kick off your own minimal-ish summer! Links: ⁠Diane on Instagram⁠ ⁠Minimalist Moms Instagram⁠ ⁠Minimalist Moms Podcast⁠ ⁠Desirae on Instagram⁠ ⁠Minimal-ish Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • 292: Mother's Day Edition - How Minimalism has Changed my Motherhood + 2 Things I'm Loving Through the Lens of Motherhood

    292: Mother's Day Edition - How Minimalism has Changed my Motherhood + 2 Things I'm Loving Through the Lens of Motherhood
    May 8 2026
    Today I'm sharing another "coffee date" style solo episode with you (formerly known as mini solo episodes), but I'm doing it with Mother's Day in mind! I'm sharing 2 things I've been loving and why they've been a game changer for me in motherhood, plus three ways minimalism is impactful to me as a mom. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope you're encouraged to find your thing. Desirae on Instagram⁠ ⁠Minimal-ish Podcast Website Sponsor: Caraway: take an additional 10% off your next purchase.This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • 291: Simplifying Showing Up and Going Deeper in Our Friendships with Ashlee Gadd (Making Friends as an Adult Part 2)

    291: Simplifying Showing Up and Going Deeper in Our Friendships with Ashlee Gadd (Making Friends as an Adult Part 2)
    Apr 30 2026
    In today’s episode, I am so happy to welcome back Ashlee Gadd for an encouraging and practical conversation about friendship in motherhood and showing up for your people. Ashlee is a mother, writer, and founder of Coffee + Crumbs, and she has spent years helping women tell honest, beautiful stories about motherhood. In this episode, we talk about the role friendships play in our lives as moms—and how they naturally shift and evolve through different seasons of parenting, as well as her new book You’re in Good Company: The Gift of Friendship, Motherhood, and Showing Up. We share personal experiences with friendship in early motherhood, busier seasons, and everything in between. Ashlee also offers such a helpful perspective on being intentional in our relationships, including the power of being specific when offering support to a friend. If you’ve been loving these conversations about friendship as an adult like I have, you will love this chat filled with tangible takeaways to try right away. Links from this episode: Ashlee’s new book: You’re In Good Company (released March 2026) Ashlee on Instagram (@ashleegadd) (@coffeeandcrumbs) Ashlee’s website Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website More Episodes on Friendship in Motherhood: Ep 287: Making Friends as an Adult: The Good, the Hard, and the Awkward with Kristen Strong Ep 281: Building Lasting Community with Palak Dave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • 290: Are we even still "minimal-ish?" Shifting with life seasons and a new definition of Minimal-ish

    290: Are we even still "minimal-ish?" Shifting with life seasons and a new definition of Minimal-ish
    Apr 24 2026
    In this episode, I'm sharing my mid-minimal-ish life crisis moment when my husband said to me: Can we even call ourselves minimal-ish anymore? It was a series of conversations that made me reflect and redefine what minimalish means. We'll discuss the ebb and flow of clutter and the impact of life seasons on this minimal-ish journey. Listen in for an even more grace-filled version of minimalism that I personally need in this season, and maybe you do, too. Desirae on Instagram⁠ ⁠Minimal-ish Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 289: Minimalism Stories with Dana Litz

    289: Minimalism Stories with Dana Litz
    Apr 19 2026
    For this week’s Minimalism Story episode I’m joined by Dana Litz, content creator and founder of Minimal Moves, to talk about what it really looks like to pursue minimalism over time—not perfectly, but through real-life ups and downs. Dana shares her personal journey with decluttering, from her childhood home to moving out—and even moving back in—and how each season shaped her perspective on stuff, space, and what truly matters. This conversation is a great reminder that minimalism isn’t a one-time project, but something that evolves with you. We also talk about the emotional side of decluttering and how to start letting go of items that feel hard to release. Dana offers practical, doable tips for detaching from possessions without guilt, along with her “Minimal Moves” approach—focusing on small, consistent actions that create meaningful change over time. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of decluttering or struggled to let go, this episode will meet you with both encouragement and realistic next steps. Links from this episode: Dana on TikTok Dana on Instagram (@danalitzel) Dana’s website Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website More Minimalism Stories: Ep 261: Minimalism Story: Smart Phone to Flip Phone with Abby Brennan Ep 252: Minimalism Stories with Sami Townsend Ep 220: Minimalism Stories with Jordan Jones Ep 201: Minimalism Stories - From Extreme Minimalism (+ tiny house living) to Minimal-ish with Korie Veidel Ep 192: Minimalism Stories with Leah Franklin Sponsor: Thank you to Caraway for making this episode of Minimal-ish possible! Visit Carawayhome.com/MINIMALISH to take an additional 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins