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Maximized Minimalist Podcast

Maximized Minimalist Podcast

著者： Katy Wells
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 You've decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back? You've done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started. It's not your fault. You've just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term. The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life. With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you're: ✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter ✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list) ✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over ✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect. Inside each episode, you'll get: ✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less ✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff) ✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the "what ifs," and the mental load ✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going You might be wondering: "How do I get my family on board?" "What if I have emotional attachments to everything?" "Why do I declutter and it still doesn't feel 'done'?" "Can I really simplify when life feels so full?" These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families. Whether you're deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you're in the right place. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday 🎁 Start simplifying with Katy's FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter 📲 Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com Ready, Set, Simplify!The Maximized Minimalist 2025 個人的成功 心理学 心理学・心の健康 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • 346: There Are 4 Types of Clutter (And You're Probably Only Tackling One)

    346: There Are 4 Types of Clutter (And You're Probably Only Tackling One)
    2026/02/04
    📚 PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm releases February 17th. Pre-order now to receive exclusive bonus goodies — simple, supportive tools you can start using right away. 👉 Pre-Order wherever books are sold 🎯 TAKE THE FREE DECLUTTERING STYLE QUIZ Discover your personal Decluttering Style and get a clear, realistic starting plan that actually fits your life. 👉 Take the free quiz If Decluttering Feels Like "One Step Forward, 18 Steps Back," You're Probably Only Tackling One Type of Clutter Have you ever decluttered, felt AMAZING… and then somehow your home felt just as heavy again two days later? Like you're doing the work, making progress, trying to find the "right system"… but it keeps turning into that exhausting cycle of forward → back → forward → back. In this episode, I'm sharing the two shifts that completely changed my personal trajectory with decluttering—and finally gave me the progress I craved (and deserved). The first is this: most of us only declutter the easy stuff. The obvious "donation bin" items. The broken things. The trash. The surface-level clutter. And that's a great start… but it's only the bar in the squat rack. Because if you never add weight, your home won't transform. That's why we're diving into the four types of clutter—and what each one actually needs from you to move through it without shame, burnout, or that "what's wrong with me?" feeling. If you're ready to understand why decluttering gets hard (and what to do when it does), this episode will unlock so much. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1) Most people only declutter superficial clutter—and that's why progress doesn't stick Superficial clutter is the easy, obvious stuff: trash, expired pantry items, broken things, extras you don't need, stuff you forgot you even owned. It's an important starting point (hello, momentum!)… but if you stop there, you'll always feel like you're spinning your wheels because you never touch what's really weighing you down. 2) Decluttering is a life skill—you have to "add weight" to get transformation Think of superficial clutter like squatting just the bar. Great for maintenance… but it won't change your home long-term. Real transformation happens when you build the skill to move through the deeper layers: Scarcity clutter (fear + "just in case") Sentimental clutter (memories + guilt + meaning) Identity clutter (past self + future self + "who I thought I'd be") When you learn how to handle all four, you stop yo-yo'ing and start getting real traction. 3) Each clutter type needs a different approach—so stop using one tool for every problem This is the game-changer. If you keep trying to use "quick decisions + donation bin" for everything, you'll hit a wall. Superficial clutter needs action + quick wins Scarcity clutter needs you to address the fear underneath Sentimental clutter needs time + gentleness (without guilt) Identity clutter needs you to reconnect with who you are right now When you match the right strategy to the right clutter type, you stop blaming yourself and start moving forward… fast. Ready to Simplify Even More? Start Here: 🗞️ Join the Ready, Set, Simplify Newsletter Over 35,000 women read it weekly for clutter-busting tips, tiny mindset shifts, and practical steps to simplify your home and your life. 👉 https://www.katyjoywells.com/simplify 🧡 Loved this episode? Join me inside the Clutter Cure Club — where we take conversations like this even deeper, and I help you simplify everything. 👉 https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub-page837548 📲 Come Say Hi on Instagram Behind-the-scenes, real-life simplicity, and lots of laughs. 💛 @katyjoywells SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If this episode helped you, I'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps this show reach more women who need a simpler way forward. 💛
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  • 345: What Your Partner's Resistance to Decluttering Is Actually Telling You

    345: What Your Partner's Resistance to Decluttering Is Actually Telling You
    2026/01/28

    📚 PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK

    Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm releases February 17th.

    Pre-order now to receive exclusive bonus goodies — simple, supportive tools you can start using right away.

    👉 Pre-Order wherever books are sold

    🎯 TAKE THE FREE DECLUTTERING STYLE QUIZ

    Discover your personal Decluttering Style and get a clear, realistic starting plan that actually fits your life.

    👉 Take the free quiz

    If you've ever looked around your home and thought, "Why does this feel like it's all on me?"—this episode is for you.

    Because getting another adult in your home to care about clutter can feel…impossible. Maybe your partner genuinely doesn't notice it. Maybe they help, but you're still carrying most of the mental load. Maybe they're willing, but they don't know where to start. Or maybe it's not a partner at all—maybe it's a roommate, an older kid, or another adult sharing your space.

    In this episode, I'm walking you through what didn't work for me (hinting, sighing, nagging, ultimatums…yep, I tried it all) and what finally did move the needle with my husband, Andrew.

    We'll talk about the subtle shifts that create real buy-in—without turning your home into a battleground or you into the project manager nobody asked for.

    If you're craving more shared responsibility and less resentment, this one will help you take the next right step—starting today.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1) Stop trying to make them care about clutter the way you do—help them feel the benefit instead

    Most adults don't need to fall in love with donation bins or organizers to get on board. What they do care about is how the home feels: less friction, fewer arguments, easier routines, and the ability to actually relax at the end of the day.
    The breakthrough comes when they experience the difference—because showing is more powerful than telling.

    2) Share your "big why" (without trying to convince them)

    Sometimes your partner isn't resisting decluttering—they just don't understand what it's costing you. When you share what you're really craving on the other side (peace, ease, less anxiety, more time as a family), it often creates empathy…which creates support.
    And support can look like a lot of things: running donations, handling the kids while you declutter, or slowly joining you in shared spaces when they have capacity.

    3) Design your home for follow-through (so it's easier for everyone to do the right thing)

    What looks like "they don't care" is often just friction. Too many steps. No obvious home. Too much thinking required.
    So instead of arguing about behavior, adjust the environment:

    • keys keep landing on the counter → add a tray where they actually get dropped

    • shoes pile up by the door → put a basket right there

    • stuff keeps circulating → make a visible donation bin the default

    When it's easy, it happens more—without willpower, nagging, or reminders.

    Ready to Simplify Even More? Start Here:

    🗞️ Join the Ready, Set, Simplify Newsletter
    Over 35,000 women read it weekly for clutter-busting tips, tiny mindset shifts, and practical steps to simplify your home and your life.
    👉 https://www.katyjoywells.com/simplify

    🧡 Loved this episode?
    Join me inside the Clutter Cure Club — where we take conversations like this even deeper, and I help you simplify everything.
    👉 https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub-page837548

    📲 Come Say Hi on Instagram
    Behind-the-scenes, real-life simplicity, and lots of laughs.
    💛 @katyjoywells

    SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW

    If this episode helped you, I'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
    Your support helps this show reach more women who need a simpler way forward. 💛
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    21 分
  • 344: Why "Try Harder" Doesn't Work for an ADHD Brain (And What Does) with Brooke Schnittman

    344: Why "Try Harder" Doesn't Work for an ADHD Brain (And What Does) with Brooke Schnittman
    2026/01/21

    📚 PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK

    Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm releases February 17th.

    Pre-order now to receive exclusive bonus goodies — simple, supportive tools you can start using right away.

    👉 Pre-Order wherever books are sold

    🎯 TAKE THE FREE DECLUTTERING STYLE QUIZ

    Discover your personal Decluttering Style and get a clear, realistic starting plan that actually fits your life.

    👉 Take the free quiz

    If you've ever felt like you're working twice as hard as everyone else just to keep your head above water… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

    Because when you're trying harder and harder—making more lists, getting more "disciplined," pushing yourself into new-year productivity mode—and it's still not working? That's not a character flaw. It's not laziness. And it's definitely not that you're "bad at adulthood."

    In today's conversation, I'm joined by Brooke Schnitman, executive function coach and former special education teacher with 20+ years of experience helping adults with ADHD stop fighting their brains and start working with them. Brooke was diagnosed with ADHD at 35, so she understands this from the inside out—and she explains why willpower isn't the problem… regulation is.

    We talk about the overwhelm/underwhelm cycle that keeps so many women stuck, how "all-or-nothing" thinking hijacks decluttering (and basically everything else), and the small, realistic shifts that help you build momentum—without burning out or spiraling into shame.

    If decluttering (or even just managing life) feels harder than it "should," this episode will help you finally understand why… and what to do instead.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1) "Try harder" backfires because ADHD isn't an effort problem—it's a regulation problem

    Brooke explains how ADHD brains can't reliably access willpower the same way, especially under stress. When you push harder, your nervous system floods, executive function shuts down, and the shame spiral kicks in.

    2) Underwhelm can be just as paralyzing as overwhelm—and it's sneakier

    Overwhelm looks like "too much." But underwhelm looks like "I'm bored, stuck, scrolling, restless… and I don't know why I can't start." Brooke shares how ADHD brains need the right level of stimulation to initiate action.

    3) Momentum comes from tiny wins (the "1% step"), not marathon motivation

    One small action creates a dopamine hit → which creates more action → which creates momentum → which creates confidence. You don't need a perfect plan. You need a next step you can actually do—and ideally, accountability to help you do it.

    Mentioned In This Episode

    Coaching with Brooke: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/

    Get Brooke's Book: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/activatebook

    Brooke's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/

    Ready to Simplify Even More? Start Here:

    🗞️ Join the Ready, Set, Simplify Newsletter
    Over 35,000 women read it weekly for clutter-busting tips, tiny mindset shifts, and practical steps to simplify your home and your life.
    👉 https://www.katyjoywells.com/simplify

    🧡 Loved this episode?
    Join me inside the Clutter Cure Club — where we take conversations like this even deeper, and I help you simplify everything.
    👉 https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub-page837548

    📲 Come Say Hi on Instagram
    Behind-the-scenes, real-life simplicity, and lots of laughs.
    💛 @katyjoywells

    SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW

    If this episode helped you, I'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
    Your support helps this show reach more women who need a simpler way forward. 💛
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    45 分
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