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Minimal-ish is a podcast hosted by Desirae Endres about striving to live with less of the things that don't matter, more of what does, and pursuing intention in every area of our everyday lives and motherhood. We'll talk about a realistic version of minimalism, family life, motherhood, work, caring for ourselves, budgeting and intentional finances, and everything in between.

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Today I'm bringing you a Minimal-ish coffee date and answering the questions I like to ask every guest: What is something you're simplifying right now and what is something you're loving. I enjoy bringing you these lighter, fun episodes once a month and I hope you enjoy listening in to this one!

Links: 

Desirae on Instagram

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302: September Coffee Date: Overhauling Mornings, Simplifying Food, and 3 Things I'm Loving Right Now

Today I am bringing you another episode from the archives! Now that we've hit 300 episodes, I'm bringing back an episode I think deserves a fresh replay each week!

Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with Christy Wright. We talked all about balance - what it means and why we are always in search of it. I absolutely love Christy's take on balance, the way it looks different in different seasons, and how we can achieve it. We also talk about to - do lists and calendars and ways we can make them actually work for us.

You can pre-order her book here: ⁠Take Back Your Time⁠

Find Christy on ⁠Instagram⁠

Find Desirae on ⁠Instagram⁠
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Taking Back Your Time, Finding "Balance," and Guilt Free To Do Lists with Christy Wright (Minimal-ish Replay)

Welcome back to Minimal-ish for another guest episode! This week I'm excited to be sharing my conversation with Myquellyn Smith, also known as The Nester, all about her version of decluttering that she calls "House Hushing." She has a new book about this topic, and I just love her practical tips for decluttering our homes in a less overwhelming way. Listen in as we talk about for decluttering and decorating your home to create a peaceful, beautiful space, involving your family in decluttering, tips for small space storage and decor, and more!

Get Myquellyn's new book - House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home 

Myquellyn's Website

Myquellyn on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

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301: Hushing Your Home with Myquellyn Smith (The Nester)

Today's episode is part of a new Minimal-ish Mid-week Replay Series. Now that we've hit 300 episodes, I'm digging into the archives to bring back some of my favorites which I will bring you as an additional episode each week. You'll still get new episodes, but I want to bring my favorites back to the surface, too!

It's that time of year when a shift in the routine is coming for many of us. Diana Rene is my guest today, and we're focusing on systems that can simplify some of the most overwhelming parts of the season, like the influx of paper that comes into our homes or the amount of school lunches we have to pack over the next several months. We also talk about simplifying getting out the door in the morning.

Stay tuned for our new episode later this week where I'll have "The Nester" as my guest talking about hushing our homes!

Links:

⁠Diana on Instagram⁠

⁠Desirae on Instagram⁠

⁠Podcast Website⁠
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Stress Less for the Back to School Season (lunches, school papers, and getting out the door) with Diana Rene - Mid-Week Replay #1

Today I'm bringing you an episode unlike our typical episodes here on minimal-ish. For our 300 episode celebration, I wanted to bring you behind the microphone and just share a little more vulnerably about the podcast journey that has spanned the last 8 years. Here's what you'll find:

-The actual journey of the podcast: how it started, name changes, my own creative changes along the way.

-Why minimalism is still meaningful all these years later.

-Three big struggles I've encountered with podcasting.

-Four memorable moments from the past 8 years of podcasting.

This may be my most candid/ most vulnerable chat yet, so I hope you will sit down with your favorite drink (or do your dishes or take a walk or whatever it is you are doing) and enjoy listening in.

Most of all, thank you for being here, whether it is your first episode or you've been listening for years. I'm beyond grateful for you!
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300: Behind the Microphone - Getting Vulnerable and Celebrating 300 Episodes and 8 Years of Minimalish!

Today I'm joined by Mimi Bouchard, and I can't wait to share this conversation with you. We mention a discount code to try out her app, Activations, in the episode which you can find at activations.com/pod. 

In our conversation, we talk about simple, attainable ways to live with more intention and motivation in your everyday life. Whether you're striving to be more present in motherhood, more fulfilled in your career, or simply more intentional in the way you approach each day, you'll walk away with practical ideas you can start using right away.

I hope this conversation leaves you feeling inspired, empowered, and encouraged to take small, meaningful steps toward becoming the person you want to be.

About Mimi: Mimi is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, published author of "Activate Your Future Self", and founder of the app Activations– a modern alternative to meditation. After years of struggling to connect with traditional mindfulness, Mimi created a more versatile, time-efficient option to feel grounded and motivated. With over 100,000 users (including fans like Miranda Kerr!), Activations are unique guided audiosdesigned to be played while you live your life– no sitting in silence required. Her signature approach blends science and soul; rooted in habit formation, neuroscience, and practical strategies while radiating warmth and relatability. Mimi has helped thousands of women feel more inspired, abundant, and motivated, and is creating a new form of “personal development” method that’s both practical and magnetic.

Links:

Get a 14-day free trial plus a massive discount on Activations: http://activations.com/pod

Mimi’s Website

Mimi on Instagram

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299: Declutter Your Thoughts - Simple Ways To Feel More Motivated + Intentional with Mimi Bouchard

In this episode, I'm sharing 6 questions that help me when my house gets to an overwhelmingly messy point. These questions aren't just about decluttering, because sometimes our house is overwhelming becasue we are in a season that is a little bit too busy for decluttering. I hope one or more of these questions help put you at ease (or help you take action) if your space is currently overwhelming you.

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298: For When Your Home is Overwhelming You - 6 Questions to Ask + What to do Next

In today's guest episode, Erin Washington shares insights on the impact of social media on our kids and practical ways parents can foster confidence and healthy habits in their kids. She may be sharing mostly about how we can foster confidence in our kids, but her tips really hit me as someone who has struggled with body image most of my life. 

Her new children's book is called "I'm Just Like Me," and is a great tool to help us build confidence in our kids through reading together.

Links:

Erin's Podcast

Erin on Instagram

I'm Just Like Me book

Desirae on Instagram
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297: Body Image, Social Media and How to Build Confidence in Our Kids with Erin Washington

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

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.

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295: June Coffee Date: 2 Things I'm Loving, 2 Things I'm Simplifying, and Finances + Minimalism

Today on the podcast, we’re diving into another Minimalism Story with special guest Abby Brennan. Abby is a mom of two, wife, writer, and project manager who has embraced simplicity and sustainability in both her home and digital experiences. She talks about her transition from smartphone to flip phone and the impact of reducing screen time on her creativity and family life.

If starting or continuing to pursue minimalism is on your list for 2025, or you’ve just been curious about a simpler + more intentional life with less screens, this episode is for you.

Links from this episode:

Abby on Instagram

Abby’s Website

Desirae on Instagram

Minimal-ish Podcast Website

More Episodes on Screen Time:

Ep 235: A Life More Engaging Than The Algorithm - Living a Low(er) Tech Life with Erin Loechner

Ep 191: Unplugging: Digital Minimalism, screen-free activities, prioritizing in-person community, and modeling phone habits with Claudia Erickson

More Minimalism Stories:

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 

Sponsors:
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261: Minimalism Story: Smart Phone to Flip Phone with Abby Brennan

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