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Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple Living

Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple Living

By: Diane Boden
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The Minimalist Moms podcast is designed to accompany you on your journey towards a more purposeful life. This includes every aspect: your mindset, daily routine, connections with others, and naturally, your possessions. Your host, Diane Boden, invites you to join her as she engages in conversations with a diverse range of experts such as Dana K White, Dawn Madsen, Ginny Yurich, Charles Duhigg, Gretchen Rubin, Joshua Becker and many more. Together, they delve into the realms of minimalism, intentionality, and embracing a life of simplicity.

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  • Enjoying a Summer That Works for You AND Your Kids | Andryanna Gonko (EP391)

    Enjoying a Summer That Works for You AND Your Kids | Andryanna Gonko (EP391)
    Jun 27 2025
    Summer is here—and for many moms, that means juggling even more. In this episode, Diane sits down with Andryanna Gonko—Canadian mom of three, writer, speaker, and host of The Juggle Is Real—to talk all things motherhood, work, and self-care during the season that often pulls us in every direction. Andryanna opens up about a summer that pushed her to the brink of burnout and the powerful lessons she learned about protecting her energy, setting boundaries, and embracing a slower pace. Diane and Andryanna share practical, soul-nourishing strategies to help moms enjoy the magic of summer—without losing themselves in the chaos. If you’re craving a season that feels both intentional and joyful, this episode is your permission slip to do less, recover more, and soak up the moments that matter.Links Discussed in This Episode |Diane's Resource: Let Them Theory by Mel RobbinsPrevious Episode: Summer Simplified: Systems to Stay Clutter-Free | Tracey Showalter (EP381)Andryanna Can't Stop Talking About: Poppy and PeoniesConnect with Andryanna:WebsiteInstagramPodcast: The Juggle is RealAbout Andryanna|Andryanna Gonko is a mother of three, educator, TV personality, and the host of The Juggle is Real Podcast, where she shares honest conversations about modern motherhood, mental load, and what it really takes to create a life that feels aligned—even when it’s full. Through her work, Andryanna has become a trusted voice for women seeking clarity, calm, and connection in the midst of the chaos.A recovering perfectionist and self-proclaimed self-care advocate, Andryanna is passionate about helping women simplify their days by tuning into what truly matters—starting with their well-being. She offers practical tools, compassionate insights, and the reminder that you don’t need to do it all—you just need to do what’s aligned for you.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 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 Blueland: https://blueland.com/clearSupport 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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    31 mins
  • Parenting Dyslexia: Building Confidence, Dismantling Shame, and Advocating for Your Child | Dr. Lisa Rappaport (Bonus Episode)

    Parenting Dyslexia: Building Confidence, Dismantling Shame, and Advocating for Your Child | Dr. Lisa Rappaport (Bonus Episode)
    Jun 25 2025
    For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience so if this topic is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out one of the hundreds of other episodes in the podcast archives OR join me back here next week for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!Joining me today is licensed psychologist and dyslexia expert Dr. Lisa Rappaport to explore what it really looks like to support a child with dyslexia—at home, at school, and beyond.Drawing from her own personal experience as a dyslexic learner and decades of clinical work, Dr. Rappaport shares insights from her new book, Parenting Dyslexia: A Comprehensive Guide to Helping Kids Develop Confidence, Combat Shame, and Achieve Their True Potential. Together, we unpack the emotional, academic, and systemic challenges that families often face and offer empowering strategies to build confidence, encourage independence, and advocate effectively within school systems.Dr. Rappaport discusses the importance of early diagnosis, the power of phonetically-based learning programs, and how shifting the conversation around learning differences can help remove shame and stigma. Whether you're just beginning to seek answers for your child or deep in the trenches of IEPs and school meetings, this episode will leave you feeling seen, equipped, and full of hope.Links Discussed in This Episode |Connect with Dr. Lisa Rappaport:WebsiteInstagramBook: Parenting Dyslexia: A Comprehensive Guide to Helping Kids Develop Confidence, Combat Shame, and Achieve Their True PotentialAbout Dr. Lisa Rappaport|Lisa Rappaport, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Manhattan. She has extensive training and experience in treating children and adults with dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Rappaport is on the faculty at the Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two 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 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!Support 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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    25 mins
  • Slow Craft, Deep Roots: Rediscovering Punch Needle Art | Micah Clasper-Torch (Bonus Episode)

    Slow Craft, Deep Roots: Rediscovering Punch Needle Art | Micah Clasper-Torch (Bonus Episode)
    Jun 24 2025
    For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience so if this topic is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out one of the hundreds of other episodes in the podcast archives OR join me back here next week for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!Micah Clasper-Torch a fashion designer and punch needle artist joins the show to talk about her creative journey and the resurgence of heritage crafts in modern life. Micah shares how her background in fashion design led her to discover punch needle—an old rug-making technique now finding new life in both art and fashion. She explains the history and evolution of the craft, its meditative nature, and why it's become especially meaningful in a fast-paced, mass-produced world. Both she and Diane explore the intersection of slow craft, sustainable fashion, and mindful consumption, discussing how punch needle work offers both creative expression and a way to reconnect with intentional living.Links Discussed in This Episode |Connect with Micah:Web: www.micahclasper-torch.com & https://www.punchneedlefashion.com/ @claspertorch & @punchneedle.worldBook: Punch Needle Fashion: 15 Punch Needle Projects for Crafting Accessories and WearablesAbout Micah|Micah Clasper-Torch is a Los Angeles-based artist, designer, and educator helping to lead the modern revival of punch needle rug hooking. With a background in fashion design from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and the Politecnico di Milano in Italy, Micah blends fine art, heritage craft, and wearable design to create one-of-a-kind textile pieces that range from coats and accessories to wall hangings and soft sculpture.In 2019 Micah was formally trained as an Oxford Punch Needle Instructor at the Oxford Rug Hooking School in Vermont, and in 2020 she launched Punch Needle World, an online community, shop and educational platform dedicated to uplifting the craft and its history, and making high quality supplies and training accessible around the world. Her debut book, Punch Needle Fashion, comes out in June 2025 from Quadrille and brings punch needle into the world of contemporary fashion through 15 original projects and a beautifully photographed exploration of the medium.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 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 Blueland: https://blueland.com/clearSupport 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

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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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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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