In today's episode, I'm bringing you a quick preview of what 2025 will look like on Minimal-ish, plus letting you in on an extended solo episode series I'm excited about. I hope you'll join me in some monthly "experiments!"

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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 

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I’m so excited to kick off 2025 with having special guest Tyler Moore, also known as “Tidy Dad” on social media, back on the show. Today we are talking about our shared experience of the post-holiday chaos and navigating seasons of life that just feel “cluttered” both physically and mentally.

I loved this conversation with Tyler and his gentle approach to goal setting or routine “experimenting” in the new year and plotting for moments of joy amidst the chaos. Through these conversations he shares so many practical tips and mindset shifts from his new book, ‘Tidy Up Your Life”. 

Links from this episode:

• Tyler on Instagram
• Tyler’s website
• Order ‘Tidy Up Your Life’ (his new book launching Jan. 7th, 2025)
• Desirae on Instagram
• Minimal-ish Podcast Website

More episodes with Tyler:

• Ep 197: Layering Routines and “Surthriving” with Tyler Moore

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I'm here with a yearly reflection and goal-setting episode! I've kept this one mostly short and sweet, focusing on how we can reflect on how far we've come this year as we set goals that truly matter to us.

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Today we bring you #2 in our Holiday Replay Series

Today I talk with one of my favorite people on the internet, Kat Steck, all about simpifying this season and celebrating it according to your own values. We discuss gift giving, putting less pressure on ourselves to do things we don't want to do, making new traditions, less consumerism, frugal traditions, and more.

Kat on Instagram

Desirae on Instagram

Podcast Website

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This episode is part of the Holiday Repay Series.

We are getting Hygge today on the show because winter is the perfect season to do so. This time, I went straight to the source: Denmark. I started following Diane in Denmark on her Youtube channel a while back, and I knew she was the perfect one to teach us how to Hygge our way through the winter and holiday season. We talk about several ways to get through a long winter and celebrate the season by planning Hygge into our days.

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I am so excited to welcome back co-hosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast - Jen Smith (personal finance expert) and Jill Sirianni (social worker) here on Minimal-ish to talk about all things values-based spending during the holiday season. Around here, we are no stranger to intentional living in many areas of our lives, including our spending habits. I absolutely loved this conversation because Jen and Jill bring such an incredibly gentle yet practical approach to navigating holiday budgeting with that same level of intention we strive for in our day to day life. 

Links from this episode:

• Frugal Friends Podcast
• Frugal Friends Website 
• Frugal Friends on Instagram
• Pre-order “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke”

More episodes with Frugal Friends:

• Jen of Frugal Friends on Minimal-ish Podcast: Simple Habit Shifts to Help You Become Debt Free & Reach Financial Goals with Jen Smith
• Desirae on Frugal Friends Podcast: Letting Go of Material Possessions to Save Money w/ Desirae Endres

More episodes on this topic:

• Episode 215: Values-Based, Deprivation-Free Budgeting + A Conversation on Comparison with Alli Williams
• Episode 168: Simple Ways to Start Changing Your Shopping Habits (Bring Less into Your Home)
• Episode 167: Simplifying "Sticking to" your Budget + Tips for Your Grocery Budget Woes with Carly of Debt Free Mom

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In this episode, I give you an overview of Pillar 3 of Your Minimal-ish Holidays, my holiday guided journal. We go through three things we can do to declutter our minds as we enter the holiday season. I hope you enjoy this short but sweet actionable episode. Thank you so much for listening in!

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Today we have special guest Sara McCarty, the founder of Run Wild My Child which is a parent resource and community all about encouraging families to start doing outdoor adventures and in turn spend more time away from screens. In this interview, we talk about the benefits of getting outside more, tips for getting the kids (and yourself) outside even when the weather is colder, mindset shifts for parents to help build confidence and positivity, and more! Sara and her company’s approach is so gentle and “entry-level” friendly for parents whether it’s your first attempt at getting outside more or your 100th, which is so appreciated! 

Links from this episode:

• Run Wild My Child Magazine
• Run Wild My Child on Instagram
• Mentioned: iNaturalist App
• Mentioned: Geocaching App
• Desirae on Instagram
• Podcast Website

More Episodes on this Topic:

• Ep 173: Simple Routines to Help Get Our Kids Outside and Adventure Together as a Family with Holly Horch 
• Ep 166: Get Yourself Outside in Any Weather and Live a More Open Air Life with Linda McGurk

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Today is the start of a mini series that will pop up a couple of times over the holidays season where I take you through a day in my holiday planning journal: Your Minimal-ish Holidays. In today's episode, I'm taking you through Day 22 of Your Minimal-ish Holidays where we talk about holiday traditions. I read you the entry from Day 22 and then let you in on my own thoughts and reflections around traditions while encouraging you to reflect as well.

Links:

Your Minimal-ish Holidays

Podcast Website

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Today I am so excited to bring a guest from Team Minimal-ish for another minimalism story. Sami is sharing her own “messy middle” story of finding her own version of realistic minimalism for her family and 2 young kids. In this interview, we talk about how pursuing a minimal-ish life has impacted her motherhood journey, what her goals are as she continues forward, and resources + advice she has found helpful along the way.

Links from this episode:

• How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
• Organizing for the Rest of Us by Dana K. White
• Peacefully Productive Journal by Jess Massey of Hustle Sanely
• Sami on Instagram
• Desirae on Instagram
• Podcast Website

More “Minimalism Stories” Episodes:

• 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 

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