Episode 69: Motherhood + Minimalism
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Episode 69: Motherhood + Minimalism
This week we’re talking about minimalism—but don’t worry, we’re not coming to Marie Kondo your closets. Whether you’re a self-identified maximalist like Indiana, an aspiring minimalist like Ashlee or somewhere in between like April (does owning jewel tones disqualify one from being a minimalist?), we hope today's conversation sparks joy for you. Rest assured: this isn’t an episode about how to be a minimalist; rather, we’re exploring the connection between how we feel about what—and how much—we own, and our overall sense of happiness and well-being. Plus, learn who can’t bear to part with her prom shoes, and who secretly keeps a seemingly-unending supply of Target clearance candles on hand.
Show Notes
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Mentioned in this episode:
Emily Ley’s Simplicity Challenge
Books: The Joy of Less // The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up // Chasing Slow // The Curated Closet
Ashlee’s on the capsule wardrobe train …
Ashlee’s tips for decluttering:
Do one area at a time. Start with the kitchen junk drawer.
Take everything out. Everything. You cannot sidestep this one.
Open yourself up to the idea of borrowing things. Be a renter and not an owner when you can.
Related previous episodes:
Ep. 21: Chasing Slow With Erin Loechner
Ep. 34: The Kids, The Mom, And The Wardrobe
Related essays:
Building Things
Lessons in Folly
Show credits:
Hosted by Indiana Adams with Ashlee Gadd and April Hoss, produced by Katie Leipprandt, edited by Kyle Cummings, content managed by Jennifer Batchelor.
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