The Story Behind the Stuff: Emotional Decluttering with T.K. Coleman
Are you burdened and overwhelmed by stuff? T.K. Coleman joins Dawn and encourages us to start with the story! When we unpack the story we find that is where the emotional declutter lives.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
:52 - Why do we sometimes feel bad after decluttering?
6:10 - You have permission to get rid of things as slowly as you need!
8:57 - Decluttering is not one size fits all
9:34 - The story of the cork
13:50 - The correlation between our internal and emotional clutter
21:00 - T.K.’s entrance into minimalism
24:02(GEM) - The t-shirt example
28:30 How telling the story helps
ABOUT THE T.K. Coleman
T.K. Coleman has been an educator and entrepreneur for the past twenty years. He is a co-founder of the Praxis apprenticeship program, a former head coach for Seth Godin's altMBA, and the former Education Director for the Foundation for Economic Education. Combining his experience in entrepreneurship, finance, philosophy, and theater, he delivers compelling workshops on entrepreneurship, creativity, and economic thinking to HS and College students around the country. In July 2022 T.K. joined The Minimalists Podcast as their new Co-host and is excited to help people declutter the habits and ideas that hold them back from the life they truly want.
LINKS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtkcoleman/
T.K.’s book, Emotional Clutter: https://www.theminimalists.com/emotionalclutter/
the minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/
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35:52
I want all of the holiday joy, but none of the clutter! (Q&A)
Do you love holiday decor, but also desire simplicity? Is your pile of recipes growing with no end in sight?
Join Dawn as she tackles viewer questions and offers expert guidance to make decluttering easier and more manageable.
If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
:50 - Minimalism and holiday decor
3:38 - How do I stop shopping?
9:11 - Simplicity in sentimental items
14:53 - Thrifting is my hobby - but I want to declutter!
19:08 - How do I organize my recipes?
22:51 - I LOVE reselling - now it’s hard to let go!
25:36 - How much food storage should I have?
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Does a cluttered house mean a cluttered mind? (with The Urban Monk)
In a world of endless distractions and consumerism, can minimalism and mindfulness offer a pathway to deeper fulfillment?
Join us as Dawn of The Minimal Mom and Dr. Pedram Shojai of The Urban Monk reveal how simplifying our surroundings and connecting with our inner selves can lead to a life of purpose, clarity, and peace."
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 About Dr. Pedram Shojai
4:26 - Where do we begin?
9:03 - What is it like to become a monk?
12:30 - What work comes from?
17:20 - How can we regain focus?
24:04 - How did you look at things differently after returning from the monastery
28:37 - But what about the guilt of decluttering good things?
33:06 - How do you navigate technology with kids?
ABOUT Dr. PEDRAM SHOJAI
Pedram Shojai is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time. As an acclaimed Qigong Master, Taoist Abbot, husband and dad, he uses Eastern thinking and practices to help himself and others overcome the Westernized challenges of everyday life
LINKS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpedramshojai/
Website: https://theurbanmonk.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-urban-monk-podcast-with-dr-pedram-shojai/id1031707838?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2
Has written several books including Focus, The Urban Monk, and The Art Of Stopping Time.
My jewelry is from Trades of Hope (Shop to help women out of poverty!): https://tradesofhope.com/minimalmom
Mother's Necklace on Etsy: https://cli.re/mom-necklace
(I have the gold in 18")
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How to make people get rid of stuff (with Matt Paxton & Zoe Kim)
Find Matt & Zoe's Master Class Here: https://resources.raisingsimple.com/keepthememories
Whether you're anxious about inheriting unwanted items or overwhelmed by the thought of passing on a stockpile of stuff, this episode will help you navigate the emotional and practical side of managing family possessions.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Introduction
:40 Are some people just more sentimental?
4:07 Letting go of the pressure to keep things
7:38 How do we help our parents get rid of stuff?
10:30 About the legacy list
15:04 ...but everything is sentimental!
18:21 Navigating family members that think we should keep things
20:51 Artifcts
22:52 A bit about hoarding
25:58 - Should we keep things that make us sad?
28:06 Matt and Zoë's master class
31:14 To the person feeling guilty
ABOUT THE PODCAST GUEST: Zoë’ is the author of Minimalism for Families, minimalist mom of four, and the voice behind Raising Simple. She is married to Matt Paxton, a downsizing and cleaning expert, speaker, author, radio personality, and host of the 2-time Emmy nominated television show Legacy List with Matt Paxton.
LINKS:
Save the stories with Artifacts: https://artifcts.com/ Keep the Memories Lose the Stuff Book: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Keep-the-Memories Minimalism for Families Book: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/minimalism-for-families Zoë’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisingsimp... Zoë’s Blog: https://raisingsimple.com/ More info about Legacy List TV show: https://www.mylegacylist.com/
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35:00
Your House Isn’t the Problem – Your Cleaning Approach Might Be
The cleaning gurus make it look so easy! Why can’t I keep up?
Is your house the problem, or is it your cleaning method? Listen in is as Dawn talks with Sarah McGlory about her adaptive cleaning method that really works!
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 About Sarah
5:05 the correlation between the amount of support and cleanliness
6:28 how adaptive cleaning came about
9:40 (GEM) The basics of low capacity lists
13:25 - how hot mess mom culture failed us
20:00 the inventory connection
26:05 - about perfectionism
29:45 - the power of small steps
ABOUT SARAH MCGLORY:
Sarah is an advocate for adaptive cleaning, offering practical solutions for those who struggle with traditional cleaning methods. She focuses on flexible routines and strategies that adapt to individual needs, making home care more manageable and less overwhelming for people with busy lives or unique challenges.
LINKS:
https://www.sarahmcglory.com/
https://www.sarahmcglory.com/product-page/adaptivecleaningsystem
https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahMcGloryHome
https://www.facebook.com/SarahMcGloryHome
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