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Maximized Minimalist Podcast

You’ve decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back?
You’ve done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started.

It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term.

The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life.

With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Whether you’re:
✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter
✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list)
✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over
✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home

This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect.

Inside each episode, you’ll get:
✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less
✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff)
✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the “what ifs,” and the mental load
✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going

You might be wondering:
“How do I get my family on board?”
“What if I have emotional attachments to everything?”
“Why do I declutter and it still doesn’t feel ‘done’?”
“Can I really simplify when life feels so full?”

These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families.

Whether you’re deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you’re in the right place.
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday
🎁 Start simplifying with Katy’s FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter
📲 Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com

Ready, Set, Simplify!

Copyright: © The Maximized Minimalist 2023

Latest Episodes:

226: Clutter-free Gift Ideas Here We Go Nov 01, 2023

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In this episode I'm unboxing the top clutter-free gift ideas for 2023! I'll be giving you gift ideas in these gift categories that are perfect for family and friends, including:

Time-Saving Gifts
Traditions
Consumables
Experience Gifts

Plus More!

Join us as we declutter your gift-giving approach and make 2023 the year of thoughtful, meaningful, and clutter-free gifting.

Get Your 35 Best Colors Here: https://yourcolorguru.com/

Use promo code: CLUTTERFREE for 10% off any color package!

Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the next 14-Day Challenge

Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club

225: Stop Overthinking Do This Instead Oct 25, 2023

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In my latest Maximized Minimalist podcast episode, we're tackling the challenge of overcoming overthinking during the decluttering process. We'll share practical strategies and insights that will empower you to declutter with confidence and finally achieve that clutter-free space you've been dreaming of.

Here's a sneak peek at 4 of the insights:

Understanding Overthinking
Mindful Decision-Making Learn techniques to make decluttering decisions more efficiently and with less stress.
Setting Clear Goals: Discover the importance of setting clear decluttering goals and how they can guide you through the process.
Embracing Imperfection: Find out why it's okay to let go of perfectionism and accept that decluttering is a journey, not a destination.

Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the next 14-Day Challenge

Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club

224: How to Reshape Your Money Habits with Brie Sodano Oct 18, 2023

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In today's brand new episode, we dive into how to manage money sustainably, what "disappearing money syndrome" means (and how to know if you have it!), and how to reshape your money habits, stop bleeding money, and take control of your finances for good.

Brie's course, Find Your Bleed, completely changed my money habits and the tools I learned have literally saved our family tens of thousands of dollars. If you're ready to control the money in your life – if money stresses you out or holds you back from living life fully, you need this course!

223: How to Become a Virtual Assistant with Esther Inman Oct 11, 2023

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Do any of these resonate?

Are you craving work flexibility?
Are you a professional ready to simplify your career and transition to something new?
Are you in a season of life where you've considered working from home, but aren't sure how?
Do you want to earn income to pay bills, save for retirement or travel?

👉 If ANY of these sound like you, you're in luck because on the show today is my friend Esther Inman.

After leaving corporate, Esther's been working from home for almost 10 years around her family's needs and has helped over 6,000 women transition into "flex-time" and work from home!

You'll learn:

what exactly is a Virtual Assistant and how it's different than a remote job
skillsets needed and how you can easily learn them
how Virtual Assistants are one of the most in demand jobs with 334 million business owners around the world (and ALL of them need help!)

Whether you're needing a change when it comes to work/life balance or wanting to simplify some aspect of your career - this is a great episode to check out!

Listen in if you want to simplify (or reimagine) your career!

xx Katy

P.S. Esther has a globally-praised 90-Day VA Program that has helped thousands of women work from home, pursue their passions, and ultimately find more joy.

Learn more about her program here!

222: How to Declutter Books Oct 04, 2023

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Do you dream of a clutter-free space but feel overwhelmed by the thought of tackling your book collection?

I've got the solution you've been looking for! :-)

In my latest podcast episode, we're diving deep into the art of decluttering books.

Whether you have a small stack or an extensive library, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights to help you regain control of your bookshelves and create a more organized living space.

Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect in this episode:

Letting Go with Ease: Discover how to decide which books to keep and which ones to bid farewell to, without the guilt.
Storage Solutions: Get creative ideas for storing your beloved books in a way that keeps your space tidy and functional.
Donation: Find out where to donate books you no longer need, ensuring they find new homes or get repurposed.

xx Katy

P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life:

1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the next 14-Day Challenge

Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here.

2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club

The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more!

221: Declutter Habits That Will Change Your Home (And Life) Sep 27, 2023

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by clutter and disorganization, you've probably dreamt of a fresh start.

Yep, I've been there too!

Digging into deeper layers of clutter is one way to start to tackle this problem but without some effective habits and routines, it's easy for everything to slip back into the cluttered state it was before.

In today's newest episode, I'm sharing my favorite habits that will change your home (and your life)!

You got this!

xx Katy

P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life:

1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join my next 14-Day Challenge

Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here.

2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure ClubThe Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.

220: The Correlation Between Anxiety and Clutter Sep 20, 2023

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If you feel anxious in a cluttered or messy environment, there's a reason.

In fact, in a study by UCLA, people in the study who described their homes as messy or cluttered had elevated levels of cortisol that's been associated with greater chronic stress and linked with other negative health outcomes, such as fatigue, anxiety and unhealthy eating habits.

Maybe like me you've experienced the feeling that it's literally hard to breathe with all the clutter that's filling your home.

Or you've noticed that you simply don't feel your best when you're in a home that's filled with stuff be it anxious, triggered, impatient, all the things...

Listen in to today's episode on the correlation between our OUTER environment 🏠 and our INNER environment 🧠❤️ and how you can ease the burden of clutter.

xx Katy

P.S. My 1-1 Coaching Program Is OPEN! This program is your roadmap, from Step 1 alllllll the way to Step 20 when it comes to decluttering your home and creating systems that WORK - no matter what season of life you're in.

Don't miss this opportunity to get direct support from me, conquer your clutter, and make 2024 your best year yet at a 44% discount.

Join Here: https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

Seats are filling up quick and will sell out, so grab yours as asap!

219: Emotional Weight of Clutter Sep 13, 2023

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You may have thought that the clutter was only taking up space in your home..

but the truth is that clutter can lead to a mental and emotional weight that has devastating consequences.

If this sounds all too familiar, you can liberate yourself from this burden and I share some ways on exactly how in today's episode.

P.S. My 1-1 coaching program, The Inner Circle, is now OPEN for enrollment! If you want direct support from yours truly, accountability and a personalized roadmap to reach your declutter goals in the next 90 days, join me before spots sell out!

https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

218: Top Reasons Your Progress Has Stalled And What To Do About It Sep 06, 2023

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Are you in a decluttering rut? Has your progress stalled over the summer? If so, you're not alone.

There are MANY common reasons behind this plateau - outside of "being busy" - and understanding them is the first step toward overcoming them.

In today's new episode we dive into 3 reasons your progress has stalled and exactly what to do about it.

Want an instant boost of motivation?

Join my 14-Day Clutter Challenge, beginning Monday, Sept. 11th!

As a thank you for being a listener of the show, I'm giving you $20 off (that's OVER 50% off!)

Use promo code: PODCAST on the check out page to claim your discount.

Each day inside the Challenge I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results!

Join the Challenge Here

xx Katy

217: How to Mother Yourself with Dr.Morgan Cutlip Aug 30, 2023

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Ready to banish mom-guilt, beat burnout and find (more) joy in motherhood?

Dr.Morgan is a wife, mom of two, PhD in Psychology is back on the show today as we dive into one of our most neglected relationships...

...the relationship with ourselves.

As you'll hear in our new episode together, she offers us practical and feasible ways to take care of ourselves and find (more) joy in motherhood.

We talk about:

dropping mom-guilt
how to identify our needs (instead of only taking care of everyone else's)
how to feel less burned out and overwhelmed
...and how to do all these things when we're already busy

Her new book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, is soooooo good and is available for pre-order.

https://drmorgancutlip.com/book/

It's refreshing, honest and SO practical and I'm certain it you'll reference it for years to come.

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