The Decluttered Mom Podcast

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016: Age Appropriate Chores Sep 06, 2022

Show notes

Getting your kids involved with household responsibilities is fantastic! But sometimes, what we try to implement is too hard, physically or mentally, for their age. And that can be frustrating for both parents and kids! This often leads to a negative connotation with chores, and then it becomes more of a battle. Let’s make it fun and exciting! Let’s teach them, slowly, the skills that will equip them with how to manage a home when they’re an adult.

In this episode, Diana shares practical, concrete tasks your kids can do at each age to learn how to help manage your household.

We’ll also discuss:

How our narrative around household chores can influence our kids, positively or negatively
What your entire household can participate in
Ideas of chores or tasks for your kids based on age ranges
Diana mentions her new workshop for this fall, How to Create a Command Center - sign up to be notified here!

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/ep016

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.

015: Guest Interview - Jess Aug 30, 2022

Show notes

Today’s episode is another guest interview. Our guest today is Jess Smith, a wife and mother of 5-year-old twins and a 2-year-old that lives in Waco, Texas. Jess shares all the ways she tried to get control of her home prior to joining Minimal-ish Starts Here. And how she went from a self-proclaimed “messy house” to feeling less overwhelmed.

In this guest interview episode, Diana talks with Jess about her journey to creating a decluttered home and how much easier it is to manage her household after ruthlessly decluttering.

They’ll also discuss:

Why the things Jess tried before didn’t work
Some of the emotional obstacles with trying to declutter
How amazing our Facebook community group supports members and how helpful our couches are!

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/ep015

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.

014: Back to School Tips - Part 3 Aug 23, 2022

Show notes

This week is the final installment of our three-part series, all about back-to-school tips for busy moms. Diana provides some examples of the jobs her kids do that help with home management and the school week. There are also tips that are easy to complete weekly for yourself to make the week run smoother. And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter!

In part three of our special three-part series, Diana shares her final tips that you can implement before school starts or anytime throughout the school year that will help your days feel less stressful.

We’ll also discuss:

Examples of food you can batch cook to make the week easier
How to manage the school week’s clothes to reduce decision fatigue in the mornings
Ways that moms can prepare themselves for the week to make life feel less stressful
A brief discussion on Brain Release, which you can find in detail in Episode 009: Power of a Brain Release
How Diana uses three different checklists that are crucial to her home management. You can download free copies here!

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/ep014

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.

013: Back to School Tips - Part 2 Aug 16, 2022

Show notes

This week Diana shares more back-to-school tips for busy moms to ease some stress during the school year. By taking a little extra time to get organized, you can help reduce the daily stress during the week. And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter.
In this second part of a special three-part series, Diana shares more tips that you can implement before school starts or anytime throughout the school year.
We’ll also discuss:

How to make snack time easier
Helping kids with their emotions after school and after their first week of school
And ways to help you remember things throughout the school year

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/ep013

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.

012: Back to School Tips - Part 1 Aug 09, 2022

Show notes

It’s that time of year when the to-do lists grow, and it can get overwhelming trying to keep up with all the back-to-school tasks. In this special three-part series, Diana shares tips for busy moms on how you can get ahead of the game and make the school year less stressful. Being prepared ahead of time will absolutely help you, and your children, throughout the school year.

And be sure to enter the giveaway that’s mentioned in the episode. Click here to enter!

In this special three-part series, Diana shares actionable tips that you can implement before school starts or anytime throughout the school year. From how to make mornings easier to ways to support your children’s teachers.

We’ll also discuss:

Batching tasks to help the daily mental load
Setting up items where you need them for the weekday mornings
Ways your children can get involved with getting everything ready for school
A FREE printable download for our teacher survey can be found here!

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/ep012

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.

011: Guest Interview - Julia Aug 02, 2022

Show notes

Diana spent a couple of days earlier this year interviewing women who have either completed or are working through her signature decluttering program called ‘Minimal-ish Starts Here.’ Guests shared their experiences with decluttering and learning how to tackle getting rid of the excess in their life.

In this episode, Diana talks with Julia, a mom, and wife who recently went through the Minimal-ish Starts Here program. She shares her journey with decluttering, and the ah-ha moments she had during the process.

They’ll also discuss:

How her daughter loved decluttering her toys
Moving with clutter and storing unnecessary items, either at home or in a storage unit
View your items in terms of what you need if you had to leave your home unexpectedly. What would you take? What would you be absolutely heartbroken over losing?

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/ep011

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.

010: Tech Boundaries Jul 26, 2022

Show notes

Maybe you find yourself spending too much time on social media or your phone in general. And that’s how you connect with people, but it also feels like you aren’t present in “real life.” Sometimes it brings joy and entertainment, and other times it brings guilt or shame. If you’re looking for ways to take control of your digital life, then this episode is for you!

In this episode, Diana shares how she’s placed boundaries around social media and overall phone usage while still recognizing that it’s a useful tool in her life.

We’ll also discuss:

How to not be distracted by your phone all day long
Social media boundaries and reset
Using social media algorithms to your advantage

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/ep010

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.

009: Power of a Brain Release Jul 19, 2022

Show notes

With so much on everyone’s plate, it’s hard to remember all the things! Using a tool called a brain release can drastically reduce the overwhelm and lift some of the mental burdens of trying not to forget anything. Diana does a brain release once a week and schedules tasks according to priority but still allows room for flexibility.
In this episode, Diana walks through all the steps of how she completes a brain release and why it’s so helpful in her everyday life.
We’ll also discuss:

Some prompts on how to get started and the steps to work through it
And how to add it to your weekly schedule
The free Minimal-ish Planner can be found here: https://www.dianarene.com/2023-planner

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep009

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.

008: Baskets Jul 12, 2022

Show notes

We already have so much on our minds regarding our schedules, decisions we need to make, and responsibilities. There’s so much to think about every day. Diana is always looking for ways to make her life easier and the people she helps lives easier. One of those things involves baskets. Something that’s simple but can help reduce decision fatigue and overwhelm daily.

In this episode, Diana shares where and how she uses baskets in her home that make everyday life a little easier. And also how to introduce specific baskets into your home.

We’ll also discuss:

How to figure out what size of basket you need
Examples of items to keep in the specific baskets
Reasons these help your overall mood

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep008

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.

007: Visual Clutter Jul 05, 2022

Show notes

Have you ever thought about the number of items on the surface of your refrigerator? What about all the horizontal spaces in your home? Diana shares a study that compares the number of items on your fridge with the rest of your home’s appearance. She gives quick tips and examples of simple changes you can make in your home that will make you feel better.

In this episode, Diana shares what she learned about visual clutter and how it affects our overall mood. And a small change you can make today!

We’ll also discuss:

A quick step that you can take today that requires minimal effort. Try it for seven days!
What you can do with your horizontal surfaces
Diana shares her free training resource with five simple steps that you can take to declutter your home. Sign up here!

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/ep007

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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