Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

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Minimal-ish is a podcast hosted by Desirae Endres about striving to live with less of the things that don't matter, more of what does, and pursuing intention in every area of our everyday lives and motherhood. We'll talk about a realistic version of minimalism, family life, motherhood, work, caring for ourselves, budgeting and intentional finances, and everything in between.

Recent Episodes
  • 238: Declutter With Me - Clean Out Your Car & Keep It Uncluttered
    Jun 27, 2024 – 30:34
  • 237: Simplifying Capsule Wardrobes and Closet Decluttering with Kristin Green
    Jun 20, 2024 – 47:36
  • 236: Saying Yes
    Jun 13, 2024 – 24:55
  • 235: A Life More Engaging Than the Algorithm - Living a Low(er) Tech Life with Erin Loechner
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:00:40
  • 234: A Summer Reading Conversation with Tara Saunders
    May 31, 2024 – 39:18
  • 233: Simplifying Summer with Diane Boden
    May 23, 2024 – 46:55
  • 232: Curating a Closet You Love (Even in the Summer) With Jammie Baker (A Minimal-ish Summer Replay)
    May 17, 2024 – 44:45
  • 231: Care Creates Contentment with Carly Hill
    May 10, 2024 – 52:18
  • 230: 6 Routines That Help Me Get Intentional at Home
    May 2, 2024 – 37:59
  • 229: House Rules for Minimal-ish, Cozy Home Decor with Myquillyn Smith
    Apr 25, 2024 – 38:40
  • 228: Declutter with Me - Why Do I Still Have Clutter?
    Apr 18, 2024 – 35:35
  • 227: Helping Our Kids Declutter, Hosting with Less Stress, Minimal-ish Homeschool and More with Lyndsey Mimnagh
    Apr 11, 2024 – 53:13
  • 226: Getting Intentional at Home: Series Intro
    Apr 4, 2024 – 33:19
  • 225: Helping our Kids Cope with Loneliness + Staying Connected as a Family with Max Lucado
    Mar 28, 2024 – 48:27
  • 224: Simplifying Fitness and Wellness in Motherhood with Amy Kiefer
    Mar 21, 2024 – 46:50
  • 223: Prioritizing Creativity with Ashlee Gadd
    Mar 14, 2024 – 41:41
  • 222: Decluttering with Less Mess (For When You Are Overwhelmed) with Dana K White
    Mar 7, 2024 – 47:54
  • Preview: The Decluttering Challenge + The Happy Mom Summit
    Feb 29, 2024 – 10:30
  • 221: Grief and Minimalism with Krista St-Germain
    Feb 22, 2024 – 38:15
  • 220: Minimalism Stories with Jordan Jones
    Feb 15, 2024 – 57:39
  • 219: My 7 Top Tips for Decluttering + What I'm Decluttering This Year
    Feb 8, 2024 – 43:58
  • 218: Revisiting Our Goals, Refining, and Deciding What Actually Matters
    Feb 1, 2024 – 23:45
  • 217: Declutter Your Motherhood with Rachel Nielson
    Jan 25, 2024 – 45:09
  • 216: Becoming Conscious Consumers in an Influencer World + "No Buy Items" and other Challenges to Reshape our Buying Habits
    Jan 18, 2024 – 47:25
  • 215: Values-Based, Deprivation-Free Budgeting + A Conversation on Comparison with Alli Williams
    Jan 11, 2024 – 52:17
  • 214: Minimal-ish Yearly Wrap Up, What's to Come in 2024 + My Goals for the Year
    Jan 4, 2024 – 31:27
  • 213: 4 Ways to Walk Intentionally into 2024 - Other Ways to Set Goals or Intentions for the Year
    Dec 21, 2023 – 21:37
  • 212: The Annual Minimal-ish Goal Setting Episode- Reflecting on Your Year and Setting Goals that Align with Your Values
    Dec 14, 2023 – 34:30
  • 211: Teaching Our Kids About Contentment and Gratitude with Rachel Cruze
    Dec 7, 2023 – 36:42
  • 210: Holiday Q&A - Dealing with the Influx of Stuff, Finding Time to Rest, Traditions and More
    Nov 30, 2023 – 33:20
  • 209: Letting Go of the Perfectly Tidy Home and the Overly Magic Holiday Season + A Black Friday Pep Talk
    Nov 22, 2023 – 37:37
  • 208: Can you Organize Clutter? Creating and Keeping Your Organization Systems with Janelle Williams
    Nov 16, 2023 – 52:17
  • 207: Declutter with Me: The Toys (Holiday Edition)
    Nov 9, 2023 – 28:17
  • 206: Getting Intentional about Gift Giving with Rachael Classi
    Nov 2, 2023 – 47:53
  • 205: Change Your Relationship with Your Phone and Connect More with Your People with Joey Odom
    Oct 26, 2023 – 01:05:05
  • 204: A Simplified Postpartum - Taking Care of You with Dr. Nicole Sparks
    Oct 19, 2023 – 44:05
  • 203: The Power of Fun + How to Have More of It with Catherine Price
    Oct 12, 2023 – 54:05
  • 202: Declutter with Me: The Kitchen (Holiday Edition)
    Oct 5, 2023 – 30:52
  • 201: Minimalism Stories- From Extreme Minimalism (and tiny house living) to Minimal-ish with Korie Veidel
    Sep 28, 2023 – 46:55
  • 200: Let's Celebrate! The Story of Minimal-ish, 5 Things I've Learned about Minimalism in 5 Years, + My Favorite Moments on the Show
    Sep 21, 2023 – 46:09
  • 199: Declutter With Me - Photo Decluttering and Organization + a Tool to Simplify it with Mylio CEO David Vaskevitch
    Sep 14, 2023 – 46:31
  • 198: Fostering more Creative, Independent Play in our Kids (with less stuff and less clutter) with Juliana Ong
    Sep 7, 2023 – 53:00
  • 197: Layering Routines and "Surthriving" with Tyler Moore (aka the Tidy Dad)
    Aug 31, 2023 – 01:04:47
  • 196: 4 Pillars to a Minimal-ish Back to School Season: Decluttering our stuff, our days, + our mindset in a new season
    Aug 24, 2023 – 32:26
  • 195: Simplifying Back to Homeschool with Mandy Davis: Homeschooling with Little Ones Around, Curriculum Choices, and More
    Aug 17, 2023 – 53:18
  • 194: Simplifying Back to School with Diana Rene: Paper Clutter, Drop Zones, School Lunches and Peaceful Mornings
    Aug 10, 2023 – 47:59
  • 193: Declutter with me: Garages, Basements, Storage Areas
    Aug 3, 2023 – 32:48
  • 192: Minimalism Stories with Leah Franklin
    Jul 27, 2023 – 48:33
  • 191: Unplugging: Digital Minimalism, Screen free activities for the whole family, Prioritizing in person community, and modeling phone habits with our kids with Claudia Erickson
    Jul 20, 2023 – 46:39
  • 190: Quarterly Q&A: The Influx of Stuff from Other People, Outdoor Toys, and Keeping or Donating the Baby/Kid Stuff
    Jul 13, 2023 – 30:24
Recent Reviews
  • Wanted money
    LOVE your latest episode
    i think this topic is so important!!!! i so appreciate you talking about phones not being the direction we should want to be going. minimalism is counter cultural and people who live minimally are more likely to understand the harm that their doing. JUST BECAUSE IT’S NORMAL DOESNT MEAN IT’S GOOD!!! amen. thank you.
  • sianaleanielsen
    This Podcast has Changed my Life
    I love this podcast and what it has taught me and my family. I have learned so much about living with less!!! And it has benefited my life already so much.
  • aspahr88
    Such a great podcast!
    I've loved this podcast for a while now. I love that it talks about all different aspects of life through a minimal-ish view. I especially love the most recent podcast with Krista St Germain, as my sister just lost her husband about a week ago, and we are all navigating this new life together. Thank you for what you do!
  • Jamhester
    Great podcast
    Practical relatable advice!
  • LindseyG85
    My favorite podcast!
    The BEST podcast out there on simple, intentional living (and I listen to them all). She takes a practical and grace filled approach to minimalism that is values focused. I learn so much with every episode! Thank you!
  • ChooseLife1
    Breath of Fresh Air
    I recently found this podcast and it’s been so helpful for me to really think about what I need. The clutter or always having “stuff” is something that is so prevalent to society right now, and this podcast has helped me realize that having “stuff” is ok but having the right stuff helps with making life easier and focus on what’s important… like spending more time with my family.
  • AnnieKimC
    Great podcast
    I really enjoy listening to this podcast and always come out of it feeling good and having some kind of action step I’m ready to take. That’s is for a realistic, comfy podcast!!
  • lynsalt
    One of the best!
    My absolute favorite podcast about minimalism because it’s actually accessible and realistic. I’m always learning something but mostly it keeps me encouraged to consistently simplify and focus on what’s most important in life. Thank you Desirae!
  • lotusflowerrrr
    Really good!
    *chef’s kiss*
  • agarvin10
    Honest Truth for Moms
    The best podcast I binge-listen to. Practical advice, encouragement, and making me feel like I can get my life and home decluttered. Desiree simplifies things so I don’t feel overwhelmed with practical tips and advice.
  • Raani_in_Hobbs
    Perfect for simplifying your life!
    I’ve finally found the ideal podcast to listen to while downsizing my belongings! I’m not an extreme minimalist, but I want to be able to easily manage what I do have. Desirae is so balanced in her approach that I find going minimal-ish very doable! Just follow this show already! 5 Stars!
  • JGAcollegekid
    Motivating and instructional
    I love putting this podcast on when I clean and need to de-clutter. It gives me hope haha! I love the nonjudgmental attitude of the host and all the guests.
  • sliz95_book
    Encouragement and inspiration you’ll keep coming back for
    Over the years this is the podcast I just keep coming back to for timeless and practical inspiration. It’s not about fads, labels, or other transient pursuits. The discussion here will help you through the real seasons of life and homemaking, offering countless tools for building a simple and intentional life for you and your family in a truly sustainable way.
  • Cynthia811
    The best Minimalism Podcast
    Minimalism mindset >>> just getting rid of stuff
  • davtfc
    So helpful!
    I love the refreshing perspective that I hear from this podcast! The value system, wording and care put into this is so relevant to me. I always look forward to the next episode. Keep doing a great job!
  • CelineRaschel
    Such a great podcast!
    We love the Minimal-ish podcast. We love the intentional living mindset. This podcast is full of practical advice on how to live a more intentional and minimal life. Team Grid + Glam
  • nf1984girl
    Encouraging Intentionality not just minimalism
    I really enjoy this podcast because it isn’t just about minimalism - it’s about intentionality and being purposeful with what we have.
  • SydneeRM
    So good!
    I’m way into minimalism podcasts these days, but this one feels different. It’s realistic and thoughtful and always one of the first ones I listen to when it shows up in my feed.
  • UserM1983
    My favorite podcast
    Desirae’s topics are well thought out, intentional and uplifting. Some podcasts leave mothers feeling as if they are not enough or never will be. Minimalish does the opposite and provides guidance and insights into a range of topics relating to healthy, happy and simple living and parenting in a humble and judgment free manner, that recognizes that we are all works in progress. Her podcasts consistently keep me focused on the important things in life, and keep me motivated and inspired to continue working towards personal self-growth. Thank you Desirae so much for the meaningful and helpful work that you do!
  • KSJourneys
    My regular dose of intention and inspiration
    One of my very favorite podcasts! I have been listening since the first round of Minimal-ish (so glad for the change back to this name :)). Great pace, real content, and I am especially loving the recent episodes for the holidays. I recommend to any friends who ask for podcast recommendations. I look forward to the new episodes each week!
  • ilovepresidenttrump
    Mimi
    Omg !! I am an avid podcast listener !! This one tops the chart!!!!!! If you are interested in taking back your home ? This is your person !! She hits all the bases I believe she & her guests she chooses is heaven sent 🙏🥰🙏 take back your life and listen trust me !!!!! No nonsense approach all the way !!! 🎧🎧🎧♥️👍🥰 thank you Marie xox
  • Shana | myidealbalance.com
    Realistic approach to making your life simpler
    Not everyone WANTS to be minimal, but everyone needs the concepts Desirae talks about on this podcast. They make life more manageable and enjoyable. This podcast gives a realistic and helpful approach to simplifying your life. I love the variety of topics and guests too. Just listen to the intro everyday and you’ll be motivated! But then, also listen to the rest. 😂
  • Keepinithonest23
    Love that I found you
    Really enjoyed your holiday / seasonal idea for a peaceful home ❤️
  • Susanna12312
    New listener
    I followed Diane in Denmark here- just wanted to say that this is such a relevant, fun and educational podcast that speaks to me in so many ways. Now subscribed, and I can’t wait to catch up on all of the episodes!
  • Katie W 107
    The best!
    Thank you for a realistic approach to motherhood and minimalism. ❤️
  • M. Vandehey
    Thank you!
    Desirae has a fantastic approach to life and family. Making us all feel like we are doing it right by just being us. I know you went back to work, so we are lucky to have you still doing the podcast. I’m not religious in any way but fully enjoy all these episodes and learn so many new things about myself each time I listen.
  • Erindoubler
    A warm hug approach
    I just love Desirea’s approach to minimalism. It’s comfy, it’s cozy, it’s low pressure and a real approach to living a simple life. And her voice is so soothing too.
  • Jodylleigh
    Super relatable podcast!
    I’m pretty sure EVERY mom can learn something from this show. Each episode is packed with great ideas or mindset changes that anyone can try. Give it a listen!
  • Ice Game Reviews
    For a show that is teaching about minimalism
    It sure does take a long time to get to the point of each topic. Too much fluff
  • kaililand
    Love it!
    I love all this! Especially because she doesn’t shame or guilt you because motherhood is not linear. Nice voice to listen to also
  • swimbaby98
    Packing less / everyone has a backpack
    First episode I listened too and I am hooked with this podcast on seriously making my life better! Less is best ❤️packing only what you need and you don’t need 2 outfits for everyday. Just tried this method for 3 days / 2nights hotel/boating 4th of July weekend. Amazing never going back to anything more than a backpack!!
  • Lobsterlver13
    A must listen to!
    This is by far my favorite podcast to listen to. I am so happy you chose to go back to the minimalish title as well! The majority of society cannot be complete minimalists anyway so this is such an encouraging way to make this type of thinking seem possible. I love how you bring in different guests to cover a wide range of topics to simplify life. Thank you for all of your content! I truly enjoy all of your episodes. Keep it up!
  • game432543
    Love this podcast!
    This is such a refreshing podcast to listen to. The host seems like such a sweetheart and gives solid advice, as do the guests on certain episodes. It always leaves me feeling inspired and up beat.
  • Jb359876
    😌
    I am in the thick of a beautiful and hard time in life with a toddler and a new born. I love listening to Desirae’s podcasts on my night time walks. There have been several that are EXACTLY what I had needed to hear in that moment. I have come away with lots of book recommendations, other podcasts to listen to, and ideas to make my days less hectic and more meaningful. Plus her voice is soothing and real. It’s like listening to a friend. I’m loving these, thank you so much!!
  • MoeRyeAh
    Real world tips for simple living
    Excellent! I love Desirae’s approach to simple living and all things minimal-ish. Her approach is so down to earth and she gives meaningful advice that you can implement right away.
  • Dpippen
    💗💗💗
    So thankful for how Desirae makes all the lofty goals attainable through the lens of grace!
  • Brittany Doggett
    Yay!
    Yay!! So happy you changed the name back 😊 awesome podcast- can’t wait for the next episode to come out! 💕
  • mandamanda4
    Wonderful Podcast
    I am SO excited that you changed the name back!!! 😍 I love all the things you have to share!
  • jessknoll
    Love!
    Love that you changed the name back! Love your podcast! It’s so simple, real and inspiring! Thanks for sharing with us!
  • June1863
    I love
    I really love this podcast, every time there is a new episode it makes my day! Keep up-the good work!
  • kittykitekate
    Love her voice
    I’ve learned so much from this podcast. She has a great voice and is so relatable as well as informative. 100% recommended to anyone, especially moms.
  • rivermom1
    Being Intentional and Real
    I love how Desirae shares her journey with intentional living- and not just the successes, but also her struggles! She is real and relatable
  • Ackeydawn
    Love her!
    First of all I love her voice. She is calming. I love her mindset and her values. I have loved listening to her as a SAHM and someone that is craving simplicity and being intentional.
  • LaurenJones143
    Relatable, inspirational and educational
    I love every episode. They are so heartwarming for me to listen to each time. So transparent, educational, and real. Thanks for doing this podcast even in your busiest seasons! It impacts more people than you know! Keep doing great things ♥️
  • BeautifulMinimalMillennial
    Alright
    Lost my interest, felt more and more like the same thing over and over, not very minimalist if you ask me.
  • bcortis
    Changed my life
    After my dad passed away, and as a 27yr mother of 2 with anxiety/depression I finally started to prioritize myself and try to refind myself again. I’ve never listened to a podcast before, and happened upon this one. It changed my life and that’s not an exaggeration. Everything she talks about is so relevant and life changing. Living with intention, decluttering has all began my journey. I’m now obsessed with podcasts- but no one has compared to hers. Desiree, I’m so thankful for everything you stand for please know you and your podcast were a huge part of my journey in becoming the best version of myself I thought was impossible.
  • lizm!!!
    Enjoying your podcast
    I’m trying to be intentional with all the choices I make. I tell my kids that I’m more than half way through my life so these years really count. I’m 52 and our children are 13,11,6,5,&2. We homeschool and live on in a farm. Life on this farm is not quiet, but the home is full of life and love. And I’m working at being intentional. **Please bring your husband on periodically, I enjoyed your early shows as well. I like to hear the male prospective of things.
  • AnotherDoodler
    Uplifting & Encouraging!
    Thank you, Desirae, for your uplifting and inspiring podcasts! Your approach to different topics is always thoughtful and gentle, yet challenges us listeners to grow in our intentionality and passion for what matters in life. I can tell you put your whole heart into your work. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
  • 👌😎👙👵👵😁👧👙👙👙👙
    Great!
    This little podcast is a hidden gem. I love how she frames minimalism realistically and individually. We are all unique - and that’s ok!!! Her tips can be modified to fit your needs. Big fan.
  • C&S+3
    Loving It!
    This podcast is just what I needed to keep me moving forward on my journey of living with less and becoming more intentional!
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