Stay ConnectedThe evolution of the MINIMALIST MOMS podcast is now CLEAR INTENTIONS.
"Clear Intentions" is an interview-based podcast where guests share their personal stories and hard-earned expertise, offering listeners deeper insight into life’s most meaningful pursuits.
Each episode invites you to reflect on your own path, using these powerful narratives as a guide for personal growth and clarity.
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Most of us could probably tell you the kind of person we want to be. We want to be more present, more intentional, less reactive. We want to stop overthinking so much and actually take action on the things that matter to us.
But I think there can be a pretty big gap between who we say we want to be and how we’re actually showing up in our everyday lives. And that’s really what today’s conversation is about: how do we begin to close that gap?
My guest today is Mimi Bouchard. Mimi is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author of Activate Your Future Self, and creator of the Activations app.
But this conversation goes beyond the app. Mimi and I talk about what it actually looks like to become the person you keep saying you want to be. We get into overthinking, getting clear about what you want, the things we repeatedly feed our minds, and why real change is usually much less dramatic than we make it out to be. It happens through the small choices we make again and again.
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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 audios designed 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.
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There's something about slowing down, spending time outdoors, and getting back to the basics that makes backyard chicken keeping so appealing. But as today's guest, Nikki Husted of Purely Chickens, shares, raising chickens offers more than just fresh eggs.
In this episode, we talk about the growing interest in backyard chickens and how caring for a flock can encourage a simpler, more intentional way of living. Nikki shares her journey from hatching chicks in her kindergarten classroom to becoming a trusted resource for chicken keepers, along with practical advice for anyone considering a flock of their own. We discuss common misconceptions, how to create a healthy and safe environment for your chickens, seasonal care, predator protection, and why so many people develop an unexpected emotional connection with these animals.
Nikki Husted is a backyard chicken keeper who loves educating others about her chicken keeping techniques. She hatched her first set of eggs in 2006 for her kindergarten classroom and has been in love with chickens ever since! She is active on social media as @purelychickens and you can find her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube where she shares time saving hacks, proper care, and funny chicken antics.
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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!
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The constant stream of notifications, podcasts, social media, background noise and information has made true quiet increasingly rare. And even when we find ourselves with a few empty minutes, many of us instinctively reach for something to fill them.
In this conversation, bestselling author John Mark Comer joins me to talk about what we may be losing when we eliminate silence from our lives. Drawing from his new book,Into the Quiet, John Mark shares what surfaced during his own three weeks of solitude and why silence can feel so uncomfortable at first.
We also talk about the difference between quiet as another form of self-care to optimize and quiet as a spiritual practice; how moms and those in full seasons of life can find solitude without escaping their responsibilities; and why small, ordinary moments can become opportunities to leave a little space unfilled.
A quick note: John Mark approaches this conversation from a Christian perspective, but there’s something here for anyone craving less noise and more space to think, reflect, and simply be.
John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Practicing the Way, which was named the 2025 Christian Book of the Year by the ECPA, and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, which has sold more than a million copies and been translated into over twenty languages. He is a pastor and the founder of Practicing the Way, an organization working to see the renewal of apprenticeship to Jesus in our time. More than 23,000 churches in 157 countries are actively using Practicing the Way resources. The Comers live in the Santa Monica Mountains just outside Los Angeles.
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!
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We often think of envy as something negative - an emotion to ignore, suppress, or feel guilty about. But what if envy could actually teach us something about ourselves?
In today's episode, I'm joined by Stacy Kim to explore the difference between envy and jealousy, why we experience these emotions, and how they can reveal what we truly value. Drawing from her experiences growing up in both the U.S. and South Korea, Stacy offers a refreshing perspective on why envy doesn't always have to be rooted in comparison or resentment. We discuss how to recognize envy without judgment, use it as a tool for self-reflection, and better understand the desires behind it.
Because sometimes, the things we envy in others can tell us something important about the life we want to create for ourselves.
Stacy S. Kim, Ph.D. is a social scientist, career coach, and founder of Life Junctions LLC. With nearly two decades of experience, she helps conscientious high achievers untangle envy and other internal blocks to navigate the complexities of life and work and knit together lives they love. She conducted research for the Families and Work Institute, Columbia University’s National Center for Children and Families, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Leo Burnett Company. Her work has been featured in outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Business Insider, CNN, and NPR.
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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!
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What does tyranny have to do with parenting, marriage, or everyday life? More than we might think. Joshua Jipp, author of How Not to Be a Tyrant, joins me to explore how fear, insecurity, and the desire for control can shape the way we lead at home and beyond. We discuss the difference between authority and manipulation, why good intentions don't always justify our actions, and how humility, honest communication, and a willingness to apologize can help us build healthier relationships.
Joshua W. Jipp (PhD, Emory University) is associate professor of New Testament at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of several books, including Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture, Pauline Theology as a Way of Life, Saved by Faith and Hospitality, and The Messianic Theology of the New Testament. Jipp also serves as coeditor for the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. He lives in South Bend, Indiana.
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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!
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Feeling forgetful, distracted, or mentally exhausted? Brain health expert and bestselling author Dr. Marc Milstein joins me to explore how chronic stress, multitasking, and information overload affect our memory, focus, and long-term health. We discuss the science behind “mom brain,” the importance of sleep, and simple, realistic habits that can help protect our brains as we age. Because caring for our mental well-being doesn’t have to mean adding more to our plates - sometimes it starts with doing less.
Dr. Marc Milstein specializes in taking the leading scientific research on health and happiness and presents it in a way that entertains, educates, and empowers his audience to live better. His presentations provide science-based solutions to keep the brain healthy, lower the risk of dementia, boost productivity and maximize longevity.
Dr. Milstein's new book, "The Age-Proof Brain," is an Amazon best seller and was nominated for the “Next Big Idea” award for best non-fiction book of the year. Here is the info on "The Age-Proof Brain"
He earned both his Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry and his Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from UCLA.
Dr. Milstein has researched topics including cancer biology and neuroscience and his work has been published in multiple scientific journals. Dr. Milstein has been quoted breaking down and analyzing the latest research in popular press such as USA Today, New York Post, and Oprah Daily. Dr. Milstein has also been featured on television explaining the latest scientific breakthroughs that improve our life.
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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!
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.
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Today, I'm joined by Emily, founder of Rise Centered, for a conversation about something I've been thinking a lot about lately: what if creating a healthier relationship with our phones has less to do with willpower and more to do with the environments we're creating?
If you've been listening recently, you know I've had quite a few conversations about technology, screen time, and reclaiming our attention - and I actually have one or two more coming your way. I know it might seem like we're spending a lot of time on this topic, but I think that's because technology has become such a significant part of our everyday lives, and there are so many different angles worth exploring.
What makes today's conversation a little different is that we're bringing it back to the home. Specifically, where does your phone actually belong in your home? And what if the bedroom isn't the best place for it?
Rise Centered is a Jackson Hole-based wellness company creating thoughtful tools to help people step away from technology, simplify their routines, and reconnect with themselves. Its hero product is a phone-free sunrise alarm clock made from natural materials, including Himalayan salt and wood, that wakes users gradually with light, without apps, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or subscriptions.
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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!
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Between school schedules, household responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and everything else that comes with raising kids, it's easy for family life to start feeling like a series of tasks we're simply trying to get through. But what if we stopped dividing and conquering and started working together?
Today, I'm joined by Blake and Chandler Allsmith, parents of seven and authors of The Family Framework, to talk about building a more connected, intentional family culture. Drawing from their experience in business and parenting, they share how simple systems can help families move from merely managing the chaos to actually functioning as a team. We discuss why efficiency shouldn't always be the goal, how to get everyone working toward a shared vision, and why involving our kids in everyday family life builds confidence, competence, and connection.
This conversation is a reminder that a well-functioning family isn't necessarily one that gets everything done the fastest. It's one that's learning to do life together.
Blake and Chandler Allsmith are the authors of The Family Framework and parents of seven children.
Blake is a former tech CEO who went on to build and sell a growth marketing agency, where he helped grow 100+ brands. He's now Head of Growth at Synthweave. He has spoken at TEDx, advises for Techstars and 500 Startups, and supports a venture capital firm as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Chandler is a homemaker, writer, homeschool co-op leader, and real estate investor - and she is the heart behind many of the systems they've created.
Together, they homeschool, launch companies, invest in real estate, and live a big, beautiful, messy and loud life where the lines between work, family, play and ministry are as blurred as possible.
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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!
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.
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When our children struggle - with attention, learning, emotions, friendships, or behavior - it's natural to wonder: Is something wrong? Do we need an evaluation? Am I missing something?
Clinical neuropsychologist and learning disorder expert Dr. Katie Davis, author of Actually, You're Fine, joins me to unpack the increasingly complicated world of childhood development and diagnosis. We talk about the difference between a symptom and a disorder, how much developmental variation is actually normal, and why parents may need to become more comfortable observing a struggle before immediately trying to fix it.
Katie also explains how to recognize when a child genuinely needs additional support, what parents should consider before pursuing an evaluation, and how to advocate for a child without inadvertently sending the message that something is “wrong” with them.
This conversation isn't about dismissing diagnoses or necessary interventions. It's about becoming more thoughtful about when to worry, when to seek help, and when our kids may simply need time and space to develop.
Dr. Katie Davis is a clinical neuropsychologist, child development expert, and author of Actually, You’re Fine. She specializes in helping children with learning and developmental challenges and serves as an assistant professor of psychology at Yeshiva University. Her research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities, and child mental health, with work published in leading academic journals. She has also been featured in New York Magazine, Psychology Today, and Reader’s Digest. Dr. Davis lives in New York City with her family.
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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!
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.
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You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.
What if the secret to getting ahead isn't doing more, but getting intentional about what matters most?
In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Mooney, founder and CEO of Equipped Women and co-author of Up: The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise, for a conversation about ambition, self-advocacy, and creating a career and life that reflect your values. Drawing on three decades of leadership experience, Kelly shares the unwritten rules of career advancement that women aren't always taught, including why working hard isn't enough, how to make your contributions visible, and why advocating for yourself matters.
Whether you're building a career, raising a family, considering your next chapter, or simply feeling stretched too thin, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to do everything to build a life you love. You just have to get clearer about what matters most.
Kelly Mooney is a three-time author, speaker, board director of a public company, and longtime gender equality advocate. She’s also a wife and mother of two who built her career while navigating the realities of modern work and family life. Over a decades-long career, she has experienced the full arc of the workplace—from intern to CEO—ultimately co-owning and leading the nation’s largest women-owned digital agency, scaling it 15x, and later exiting the business to IBM, where she served as Chief Experience Officer for North America.
Consistently ahead of the curve, Kelly anticipated the power shift from organizations to consumers, authoring The Ten Demandments and The Open Brand—the latter becoming required reading at Stanford and other universities. She also founded the Equipt Women Foundation and created Get Equipt, a widely read weekly career advice newsletter.
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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!
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.
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.
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