For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, so if this content is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episodes that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!

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In a culture where busy schedules and unspoken expectations can quietly erode connection, how do we stay intentional in our relationships? In this episode, Diane sits down with author and TV producer Lindsay Jill Roth to discuss her book Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours!) in 250 Questions - a refreshingly honest guide to building lasting love with both heart and clarity. After a pivotal moment in her own relationship, Lindsay created 250 research-backed questions covering money, parenting, faith, ambition, and more - not to interrogate, but to illuminate. Together, Diane and Lindsay explore how intentional conversations strengthen communication, reveal hidden assumptions, and help couples move from autopilot to alignment.

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• Connect with Lindsay:
• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours!) in 250 Questions ―Spice Up Your Love Life and Build a Stronger Connection with the Ultimate Relationship Guide

Lindsay Jill Roth is an award-winning television and live-events producer who has created and developed a wide variety of programming globally, including original content for NBC, BET, ESPN, Food Network, Billboard, Ferrari, The Masters, The Grammys, The TONYs, and the US Open. She is the former producer of Emmy-nominated Larry King Now and the creator and executive producer of Haylie Duff’s Real Girl’s Kitchen. She is also the author of the novel What Pretty Girls Are Made Of. Lindsay lives in New York and London with her husband and two young sons.

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For those who are new here, I occasionally release bonus episodes that speak to a specific part of my audience. This particular conversation is rooted in a Christian perspective. If that’s not what you’re looking for right now, feel free to explore the other episodes released this week - or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Bestselling author Joshua Becker shares how a pivotal conversation led him from pastoral ministry into a life of radical simplicity - and ultimately into becoming one of the world’s leading voices on minimalism.

In this episode, we discuss his newest book, Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World, and explore how consumerism quietly competes for our devotion. Joshua unpacks how minimalism reshaped not only his home, but his spiritual life - offering believers and spiritual seekers alike a compelling invitation to loosen their grip on worldly possessions and rediscover the fullness of life Jesus promises.

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• Connect with Joshua:
• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book

Joshua Becker, the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home, is the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. His websites have inspired millions around the world to consider the practical benefits of owning fewer possessions. His work has appeared in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Christianity Today, and on numerous other outlets. Becker and his family live in Peoria, Arizona.

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!

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.

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Is your child deeply emotional, stubborn and seemingly immune to traditional parenting advice? In this episode, Diane sits down with parenting coach Mary Van Geffen, author of Parenting a Spicy One, to explore how to raise intense, big-feeling kids without crushing their spirit - or losing yourself in the process.

Mary shares tools for staying calm during explosive tantrums, choosing connection over control, maintaining firm boundaries, and avoiding burnout when parenting feels relentless. If “gentle parenting” hasn’t worked in your home, this conversation offers a compassionate, realistic alternative rooted in calm, kindness, and confidence.

• Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
• Previous Episode: How to Stop Mom Rage: Calming Strategies Every Parent Needs | Jessie Ereddia (EP420)
• Connect with Mary:
• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Parenting a Spicy One: A Compassionate Guide for Raising a Deep-Feeling and Wonderfully Strong-Willed Kid
• Quiz: Are You a Spicy One?

Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach for Moms of Spicy Ones, as well as a Spicy One herself. Mary helps parents practice the spiritual discipline of staying calm, kind, and firm with their strong-willed kids--especially when they don't deserve it. She combines her training as a Simplicity Parenting counselor and Professional Co-Active Coach with hard-earned personal experience raising her own spirited child as well as her mild-mannered child. She has transformed the lives of over eight thousand mothers with her eight-week group program and on-demand digital courses. She shares daily inspirational tips with her nearly half a million followers on Instagram. Her greatest achievement is cultivating a connected relationship with her now-adult children.

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!

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.

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As we head into late winter/early spring, the pressure to “get organized,” “purge everything,” and finally become our "most minimalist selves" starts to creep in. But what if our decluttering intentions don’t fail because of laziness - but because they’re rooted in guilt? In this episode, I’m joined by Ari Kimmelfeld, founder of Commonplace, a company rethinking how we buy and sell large wellness and fitness equipment. We talk about the items that often feel hardest to let go of - the big investments that once represented our best intentions. And yet, for many of us, they quietly become reminders of goals unmet or seasons that have shifted. If you’ve been staring at something in your home that represents an old goal, a past version of you, or simply a season that has passed - this episode will give you permission to move forward thoughtfully.

Because minimalism isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about living honestly with who you are right now.

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• Diane's Resource: Marco Polo
• Connect with Ari:
• Website
• Instagram

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!

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.

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This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.

What happens when a high-powered entrepreneur realizes that success has come at the cost of her well-being? After launching an award-winning sustainable fashion startup in Hong Kong, Michelle Jungmin Bang found herself in the emergency room, overwhelmed by years of stress. Determined to prioritize health for both herself and her family, she embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery, chronicled in her new book, SUN & SSUKGAT: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity. She dives into the wisdom of traditional Korean wellness practices, the power of food as medicine, and the importance of functional foods and phytochemicals in promoting longevity. Along the way, she reveals insights on terrain theory, keeping a food journal, shifting perspectives on aging and more.

• Connect with Michelle:
• Book: Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity
• Website | Instagram | Grow New York City

Michelle Jungmin Bang is an award-winning eco-entrepreneur and Harvard Business School graduate who spent 16 years living in Asia as a Korean-American from New York City. She is the author of Sun & Ssukgat, a wellness guide covering her research, interviews, and personal eco-conscious journey in uncovering centuries-old well-being traditions from her time in Asia and Korea, where scientists project its people will top longevity charts in 2030. Michelle is the co-founder and founding CEO of The R Collective (formerly BYT), a sustainable fashion brand that creates affordable luxury pieces out of high-end materials that would otherwise have been disposed of in a landfill. She is passionate about driving social impact and serves as a board director and founding member of various mission-driven organizations.

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• Grab a copy of my first book Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Checkout a list of my past collaborative podcasts here!

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, so if this content is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episodes that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!

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Today’s conversation is one I wish more women were having. I’m joined by Dani Sheriff, founder of The HA Society, who helps high-achieving, health-conscious women recover their missing menstrual cycles and restore their fertility - without medication, IVF, or being dismissed by doctors. We talk about why hormone issues are exploding in active women who look “fit and fine,” the hidden cost of chronic stress and overachievement, and why what we label as discipline can sometimes be depletion. Dani also offers practical, compassionate guidance for women trying to regain their cycles - and explains why specialized support is often more helpful than conventional advice that can minimize the issue.

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• Connect with Dani:
• Website
• Instagram
• Podcast: The HA Podcast

Dani Sheriff is a hormone and fertility coach specializing in helping women restore missing periods, heal hormonal imbalances, and conceive naturally—without medication or IVF. She’s the founder of The HA Society and a certified Fertility Awareness Practitioner who has helped thousands of women recover from the effects of overtraining, restrictive eating, and chronic stress. Through her science-backed programs and podcast, The HA Podcast, Dani offers a practical, no-BS approach to rebuilding hormonal health. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her daughter, Zara.

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!

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.

You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, how do we stay present in our real, physical lives? In this episode, Diane sits down with writer and educator Frank Possemato, author of How to Live an Analog Life in a Digital World, to explore how we can reclaim presence, depth, and real connection without abandoning technology altogether.Frank shares how digital overwhelm reshapes our attention, relationships, and even our sense of self - and offers simple, inexpensive practices to take back control. From embracing boredom and asking “What am I doing?” to restoring meaningful face-to-face conversations, this conversation invites you to make room for a slower, more intentional way of living - even in a digital world.

• Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
• Previous Episode: The Age of Magical Overthinking | Amanda Montell (EP427)
• The Flight from Conversation by Sherry Turkle
• Connect with Frank:
• Email: analoglifebook@gmail.com
• TedX Talk
• Book: How to Live an Analog Life in a Digital World: A Workbook for Living Soulfully in an Age of Overload

Frank Possemato is a writer and teacher at Cosumnes River College and Boston University. He is the first generation of his family to attend college, and has taught at some of the nation's most diverse community colleges. He writes poetry and fiction and loves having fun with his wife and young daughter, hanging out with his brother and being outside. He grew up in Boston.

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!

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.

You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.