The Decluttered Mom Podcast

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046: Tiny Shifts with Big Results Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

Everyone has felt overwhelmed in life before. It could be in motherhood or business. It can last months or years. Whether dealing with a significant illness, a broken bone, relationship hardships, or financial stress, just life. Life can is challenging. These tiny reframes and mindset shifts can help you through hard times.
In this episode, Diana discusses the life-changing mindset shifts that help you embrace the journey and all its ups and downs.
We’ll also discuss:

The difference between mindset work and toxic positivity
James Wedmore @jameswedmore and Jasmine Star @jasminstar’s convo about focusing on the journey and not just the destination
Carly from @DebtFreeMom about loving where you are in life
Imagine looking back at your life through a different lens
A change in perspective, from "I have to" to "I get to"

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep046

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

045: Tossing Out Hurry Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

Have you ever felt like your life is just one big rush, constantly switching between work and family life with no time to truly enjoy the precious moments? Inspired by a heartfelt conversation between Diana and her mom, sharing her regret of always telling her kids to hurry up when they were children.

In this episode, Diana shares her personal goal to reduce the hurry in her family's life and make the most of the summer season together.

We’ll also discuss:

Exploring ways to balance work and family life
Realizing it’s OK to be late
Adjusting to a new summer schedule
Creating an environment that is free from stress

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep045

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

044: Guest Interview - Katie May 30, 2023

Show notes

This week’s episode is a guest interview with Katie, a stay-at-home mom who recently moved to a new home with her husband and their 2-year-old and 6-month-old children. Katie shares her experience of feeling overwhelmed after their move and deciding she needed a change. Despite multiple attempts to declutter on her own, Katie joined Diana’s program and made a huge impact in their home.

In this episode, Diana speaks to a member of Minimal-ish Starts Here about her decluttering journey and the benefits she’s experienced.

We’ll also discuss the following:

How the emotional obstacles portion helped her and her husband declutter
The additional challenges with ADHD and clutter
The family closet

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep044

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

043: Get Things Done without the Overwhelm May 23, 2023

Show notes

When life gets busy, and our to-do list becomes never-ending, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The fear of missing something important can cause stress and anxiety. This is an Instagram Live recording of Diana as she works through her time management process to regain control and manage her tasks more productively.

In this episode, Diana guides you through her effective 3-step process to overcome overwhelm and tackle your busy life head-on.

We’ll discuss the following:

Start with a brain release. If you haven’t already or need a refresher, listen to Ep009: Power of a Brain Release to learn about mentally decluttering.
Prioritize your list into categories by writing a number 1, 2, or 3 or color-coding them. Anyway, that makes sense to you.
- Consequence driven tasks
- Important but less urgent tasks
- Long-term tasks or tasks not needed this week
Schedule your tasks for the week by first starting with the most important ones.

Resources in this Episode

Waterproof Shower Notepad (not affiliated): Aqua Notepad
Diana’s FREE Minimal-ish Starts Here Planner: Click here for the 2023 version

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep043

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

042: Finding Time for Reading May 16, 2023

Show notes

Do you wish you had more time for reading? Once we became busy moms, sometimes things we enjoy are the first thing to get axed from our schedule. But if you want to read more fiction, non-fiction, self-improvement, business, or just magazines, we must find ways to make it happen.

In this episode, Diana explains how she created small reading goals to get out of her reading rut and back into finishing books.

We’ll also discuss:

How special reading was for Diana when growing up
The benefits of trying audiobooks or ebooks
How to break down books into small achievable goals

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep042

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

041: My ADHD Journey - Part 3 May 09, 2023

Show notes

If you missed the first two parts of this three-part series, be sure to listen to Ep039: Part 1 and Ep040: Part 2 of Diana’s ADHD Journey. Diana recorded the audio for this series during an Instagram Live in the summer of 2022.

This week we wrap up the series with the final installment of a three-part series about Diana’s late diagnosis of ADHD.

The information conveyed is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice but reflects Diana’s lived experiences.

We’ll also discuss:

Diana’s initial reaction to her finding out she has ADHD
What was the advice that Diana’s doctor gave her once she was diagnosed
Responds to live comments about medication, menopause, perfectionism, and decluttering

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/041

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

040: My ADHD Journey - Part 2 May 02, 2023

Show notes

In this week's episode, you'll hear the second part of Diana's journey with ADHD. In case you missed it, make sure to listen to the first part, Ep039: My ADHD Journey - Part 1. This podcast series originated from an Instagram Live session during the summer of 2022.

This week's episode is the second installment of a three-part series that follows Diana's experience with discovering her ADHD as an adult.

The information conveyed is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice but reflects Diana’s lived experiences.

We’ll also discuss:

How ADHD shows up for Diana as an adult woman
Responses to live comments on the IG Live
Diana’s ADHD evaluation process

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep040

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

039: My ADHD Journey - Part 1 Apr 25, 2023

Show notes

This week, we’re starting a three-part series that focuses on a topic frequently mentioned in Diana’s DMs and our Member Community - her journey with ADHD. Managing a household and daily life can be extra challenging when you have ADHD, which is why we the series from an Instagram Live recording by Diana last summer.

In the first episode of a three-part series, Diana shares her journey with her adult ADHD diagnosis.

The information conveyed is not intended to diagnose or replace medical advice but reflects Diana’s lived experiences.

We’ll discuss:

How underdiagnosed girls are with ADHD and the different types of ADHD
Diana shares some challenges growing up
When she first suspected ADHD might make sense!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep039

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

038: Guest Interview - Juliana Apr 18, 2023

Show notes

This week Diana talks to Juliana, a mom of two kids, ages 3 and 2. After moving and having a new baby, she stumbled upon Diana’s Instagram account. She related to Diana’s Reels about being overwhelmed with the mental burden that often comes when you have extra stuff in your home. After working through the Minimal-ish Starts Here program, she created more time to do what she loves.

In this episode, Diana learns why Juliana joined the program and what has changed since decluttering.

We’ll also discuss:

How awesome our member community is!
Staying at home during the pandemic highlighted all the extra stuff for many people.
Finding free time again after becoming a mom

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep038

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

037: Clutter-Free Birthdays Apr 11, 2023

Show notes

It’s April! Spring weather is around the corner in Denver, and it’s also Diana’s birthday month! Many people ask her about giving and receiving gifts around Christmas time and then again when they find out it’s her birthday. And while she doesn’t go all out for her birthday, she still gets asked by family and friends for ideas on what she wants or needs.

In this episode, Diana shares some practical gifts she’d like to receive that don’t add clutter to her home or life.

We’ll also discuss:

What type of gifts would a minimal-ish mom want for their birthday?
Prioritizing health as we get older
When family and friends as gift ideas, provide multiple price points
For tips about gifts and how to talk to family and friends about experience gifts, listen to Ep017: Dealing With Toys as Gifts

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep037

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

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