Clear Intentions with Diane Boden

By: Diane Boden
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  • The 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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  • Keri Croft on Grief, Growth, & the Road to Surrogacy (EP28)

    Keri Croft on Grief, Growth, & the Road to Surrogacy (EP28)
    Apr 17 2025
    Here to share her deeply personal journey through infertility and ultimately, surrogacy is my friend (and fellow podcaster), Keri Croft. On this episode, Keri opens up about her decision to pursue surrogacy, the support systems that sustained her, and the workshop she created to help others find their dream surrogate. This powerful conversation is a testament to resilience, community, and the courage to keep moving forward. The conversation covers Carrie's private battle with infertility, the decision to pursue surrogacy, and the emotional, financial, and logistical aspects of finding a surrogate.Diane's Note: Surrogacy can be a complex—and sometimes even controversial—topic that touches on deeply personal, ethical, and emotional layers that vary widely from one person’s experience to the next. While opinions may differ, it’s important to approach these conversations with empathy and openness. Listening to real stories—like Keri’s—offers a powerful opportunity to move beyond assumptions and gain a deeper understanding of the realities many individuals and families face. By learning from others’ lived experiences, we not only broaden our own perspective but also become better equipped to support and stand alongside those in our lives who are navigating infertility, loss, or alternative paths to parenthood.Links Discussed in This Episode |Episode: Chad Underwood on Male Factor Infertility, Mental Health and Modo YogaConnect with Keri:InstagramPodcast: The Keri Croft ShowYoutubeSurrogacy WorkshopAbout Keri|Keri Croft is the host of *The Keri Croft Show*, a mom, entrepreneur, and advocate for infertility, child loss, and surrogacy. After 16 years of infertility and the heartbreaking loss of her daughters Angel, Hope, and Jade, Keri now supports others on similar journeys—especially those navigating surrogacy without an agency. She spent 15 years in IT sales, finishing her corporate career as an Enterprise Director at AT&T before launching her own fitness brand, System of Strength. The company grew to include multiple studios and a global digital platform. Keri brings a mix of grit, heart, and honesty to everything she does—on the mic and beyond.Episode Sponsors |Clear Intentions 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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Blueland: https://blueland.com/clear* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    37 mins
  • How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy | Julia Ubbenga (EP27)

    How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy | Julia Ubbenga (EP27)
    Apr 15 2025
    Note: I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!What if the path to peace, purpose, and a more meaningful life begins by letting go—first in your heart, then in your home? In this episode, Julia Ubbenga shares insights from her book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home, revealing how minimalism transformed her mental health, family life, and faith. What happens when you part with 75% of your possessions and still feel like you’ve gained more than you lost? Julia explains how clearing clutter—physical, digital, and emotional—can create space for God, calm, and true abundance. She offers practical tips for starting a minimalist journey, especially for overwhelmed moms longing for simplicity. If you’re craving less chaos and more clarity, this conversation is for you.Take a brief survey for the show to influence future episodes.Links Discussed in This Episode |Previous Episode: When Decluttering Feels Difficult | Julia Ubbenga (EP364)Previous Episode: Let's Declutter: Negative Self-Talk (EP252)Connect with Julia:WebsiteInstagramBook: Declutter Your Heart and Your Home: How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy About Julia|Julia Ubbenga is the author of the book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home: How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy and creator of the blog Rich in What Matters. Her online projects have attracted over 50 million views. Julia helps people let go of inner and outer clutter and reorder their lives around what matters most. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and their five children.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Blueland: https://blueland.com/clear* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    28 mins
  • No New Things | Ashlee Piper (EP26)

    No New Things | Ashlee Piper (EP26)
    Apr 14 2025
    For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she got out of debt, cut clutter, crushed her goals, and became healthier and happier than ever―all the things she’d always wanted to do but “never had time to” (because she was mindlessly scrolling, shopping, spending, and stressing). Today we specifically talk about: Whether you’re a bona fide shopaholic or someone who just wants to buy less and live more, this episode will encourage you to conquer today's overwhelm.Take a brief survey for the show to influence future episodes.Links Discussed in This Episode |Connect with Ashlee:WebsiteInstagramBook: No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your SanityAbout Ashlee|Ashlee Piper is a sustainability expert, commentator and speaker whose work has been featured on 300+ television segments, including The TODAY Show, Good Morning America and CNN, and in VOGUE, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Newsweek. Piper's book, Give A Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet., has been hailed as a 'sustainability Bible' by celebrities and reviewers. Piper has spoken at the United Nations, SXSW and has a popular TED Talk. She is also the creator of the #NoNewThings Challenge, which received a Silver Stevie Award for Best Non-profit Innovation, and a Professor of Sustainability Marketing. She holds a BA from Brown University and a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford, UK. She lives in Chicago in a home that’s 98% secondhand, and can often be found singing Seal's 'Kiss From A Rose' at any not-so-fine karaoke establishment.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Blueland: https://blueland.com/clear* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    46 mins
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Love this Podcast!!

Inspiring information, relatable, easy listening, I love every episode!! My drive to and from work just got way better!!

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My favorite podcast

I love everything about this podcast and the previous show minimalist moms. My favorite episodes past and present address increasing time outside/reducing screen time, parenting, people pleasing/boundary setting, and how to declutter individual places in the home and non-physical areas of your life.

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My New Fave Podcast

I am a busy work from home mom of two young girls, and always looking for advice when it comes to simplicity, parenting, home making, and in my career. I love the different guests on this show, and I almost always learn something really helpful for my life when listening. I’m starting on the newest and working my way to the oldest. Highly recommend!

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