Best What S Up Woodbury Podcasts (2024)

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Sauerkraut and What to Do Instead [Episode 325] 14:11

2h ago14:11

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If you are looking for a fun and new activity to do with your kids I recommend making a jar of sauerkraut this summer! It took me 2 years and five failed batches before I finally figured out all of the nuances of this process, but it was well worth the wait. Today I'm sharing 6 mistakes to avoid and what to do instead so that your first batch can b…

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Gardening with Kids with Tiana Woodbury [Episode 324] 45:34

7d ago45:34

45:34

If you've ever thought about gardening with kids my conversation with Tiana Woodbury is for you! She has gardened with her three young children for many years in many different types of gardens (container, community, and her own backyard) and is full of real, practical tips. One of Tiana's superpowers is making the ordinary magical and she brings t…

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Smartphone update - what's working and not working to reduce screen time | Challenges with screens in each of the 5 Phases on the Path from Surviving to Thriving [Episode 323] 11:29

16d ago11:29

11:29

Earlier this year I shared what I did to make my smartphone less “smart” (Digital Minimalism in 2024). Since then, our family has faced some unexpected challenges that pushed us into survival mode, and naturally, our screen time increased, including mine. This experience made me realize the unique challenges we face at different stages of our journ…

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Why You Need a Quarterly Review | Parable of the Peach Tree [Episode 322] 14:58

22d ago14:58

14:58

We woke up on Saturday morning and my son was staring out the back window when he realized he couldn't see the zipper on the trampoline across the yard. Upon closer inspection, he realized that one of the huge limbs on our peach tree had broken and had fallen on top of the olive tree next to it and on the ground. We didn't have any big storms or hi…

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What do you do with all the stuff your kids create? [Episode 321] 12:49

29d ago12:49

12:49

What do you do with all the stuff your kids create? This is something I have struggled with for years with my four very creative children. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what has been working for us, our current problems and what we are doing about it, and a brand new framework my children and I came up with that is changing how we think about…

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8 Tips for Raising Creative Kids [Episode 320] 13:20

1M ago13:20

13:20

We have four very creative kids who spend HOURS each day creating things (the most recent was an elaborate tin can phone system complete with bells and wall mounts for the cans to go between the top and bottom bunk). In this week's episode, I'm sharing the things we've done that have made the biggest impact on raising creative children. 8 Tips For …

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What to do when you don't feel like being around your kids [Episode 319] 10:56

1M ago10:56

10:56

Whether you are exhausted, depressed, sick, burned out, or just want a break, in today's episode I'll be sharing my #1 tip that I've used for the last 10.5 years of motherhood to get me through the day when I need some space we still have the day to spend together. The solution has two parts: Go outside and do something creative. When my kids were …

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Why Doing a Monthly Review is So Important for Moms [Episode 318] 10:10

2M ago10:10

10:10

It is so easy to fall into the "all I do is.." trap. You fill in the blank - change diapers, drive kids to school and activities, feed people, nurse the baby, chase after the toddler. No matter the season of motherhood you are in, there are things that we do over and over again. And when we start to think that it is all we do, we can start to feel …

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How I Decided Our Learning Priorities For the Summer [Episode 317] 10:46

2M ago10:46

10:46

With summer quickly approaching, I needed to refocus on what we are going to make our learning priorities for the next few months. We go year-round in our homeschooling so that we can have the ultimate flexibility to take breaks or just enjoy the nice days outside. And, hot weather here in the South has us indoors more than in the winter months. In…

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I used the Thriving in Motherhood Journal for 30 Days - What I Discovered [Episode 316] 19:49

2M ago19:49

19:49

For the last 30 days, I've been using the Thriving in Motherhood Journal. Before this personal challenge, I would use it about once a week when things were hard and noticed a nice lift to my week. But as this year has continued to surprise us I started to flounder and wanted to see what impact the journal would have in my life. In this week's episo…

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Goals vs Projects vs Habits in the Thriving in Motherhood Planner [Episode 315] 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

I got a fantastic question from a mother who is using the 2024 Thriving in Motherhood Planner this year: "I get confused sometimes about the distinction between things like goals (quarterly vs. yearly) vs. projects vs. habits vs. Big 3 vs. focus vs. tracking. Should these things all be related or not necessarily? For example, on page 31, I'm not su…

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My Number 1 Priority For Cleaning My Home [Episode 314] 11:40

3M ago11:40

11:40

Cleaning my home with my children has always been my number one priority. When they were babies this looked like using cleaning supplies that would be safe while they were in a baby carrier on me. As they were toddlers, it meant they could clean with me, and I wasn't worried about what they were touching. As they get older it means having materials…

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Homeschooling in Hard Seasons | Library System for the Best Books [Episode 313] 9:43

3M ago9:43

9:43

When I had three kids, four and under, I learned about Charlotte Mason and her principle of spreading a wide feast of ideas. Practically, this looks like 20 different subjects in a Charlotte Mason classroom that get covered during the week. Before we were in the formal school years, I got into the habit of discovering where all the different sectio…

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Embracing the Struggle and Adventure of International Travel with Kids with Synthia Simonsen [Episode 312] 1:15:46

3M ago1:15:46

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Synthia Simenson is a mother of five (almost six) children ages 10 and under. She went through the struggles that I think we can all relate to when we first become moms—overwhelm, unsure of where to focus her time and energy, and not even sure what she wanted life to look like. I hope you are as inspired by her journey as I am, from those survival …

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Discover Your True Priorities with 3 Questions [Episode 311] 13:25

3M ago13:25

13:25

Have you done those exercises where you write out your priorities or values? It is easy for me to put on paper what I care about, but where are my time and energy really going? In this season of survival mode for our family, we have really stripped away a lot of what we usually do, and it is easy for me to say that we aren't very consistent in thin…

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Figure Out What to Do Next When You Have A Lot to Do | After the Brain Dump [Episode 310] 14:50

4M ago14:50

14:50

When you’ve lost momentum in every area of your life, and it feels overwhelming because there is so much to do, what do you do? Often, the answer is to do a brain dump—write everything you can possibly think of on a piece of paper to clear your head. The problem is, what do you do after that? How do you actually gain the clarity you need to move fo…

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Reflection and Travel Tips From a Family Road Trip + 5 Day Hotel Stay [Episode 309] 20:52

4M ago20:52

20:52

Last week, we spent a week in Memphis, Tennessee, as a family while Andrew attended a conference. It was a great trip with lots of amazing moments and some really hard ones, too. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the reflection process that I did after this trip so that we can take in all the data, evaluate the wins, what we loved, and what we wo…

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Overwhelmed? Write a "Yes" List [Episode 308] 15:33

4M ago15:33

15:33

When I shared 3 Thriving Thoughts for Hard Days a few weeks ago, we were not at the end of the unexpected and hard around here. The reality is that my capacity and desire for doing things and running the household are shrinking as my energy is being diverted toward the emotional and physical realities and reactions to our circumstances. I’ve also r…

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The Power of a Do Something List with Monica Packer [Episode 307] 34:54

4M ago34:54

34:54

If you’ve been stuck on Exploring on the 5 Step Path from Surviving to Thriving, this week’s episode is for you! Monica Packer shares how a Do Something List can be a powerful tool for exploring and discovering who you are and what you love. It’s a practical push to find fulfillment in your everyday life. It is separate from a goals or resolutions …

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3 Thriving Thoughts For Hard Days [Episode 306] 17:09

4M ago17:09

17:09

We’ve had an intense few months over at our house, and it has taken its toll. But the wonderful thing is that with breakdowns come breakthroughs. Today, I’m sharing three new Thriving Thoughts (what I call the new way of thinking I like to hold onto) I’ve had that are helping me in this season. Whether these thoughts resonate with you or not, I hop…

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Creating Rooms You Love with Myquillyn Smith [Episode 305] 43:51

5M ago43:51

43:51

If decorating your home feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start, this conversation with Myquillyn Smith will bring clarity and hope. We discuss house rules (and how to break them), how to fix things when they don’t look right, how to decorate on a budget, and how to figure out what your next step is when it comes to creating a home tha…

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7 Steps To Plan Your Meals for the Week | Meal Planning [Episode 304] 16:35

5M ago16:35

16:35

I’ve been meal planning for years in pretty much the same way. I’ve put my process into seven steps for today’s episode. As my 6-year-old said when she sat next to me while I edited this episode, “Mom, just because it works for you doesn’t mean it will work for anyone else.” She’s 100% right. But I hope that seeing my exact process will give you so…

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6 Great Books I Read In January [Episode 303] 15:52

5M ago15:52

15:52

I’ve started this year by reading a lot from many different genres and areas of interest. Today, I’m sharing six of the books I read in January and my takeaways from each. How To Grow Your Small Business Awaking Wonder Hidden Potential Habits of the Household The Psychology of Money The Penderwicks on Gram Street…

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11 Ways To Prepare for a Difficult Pregnancy [Episode 302] 25:23

5M ago25:23

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I’ve had three challenging pregnancies with other kids at home. I was very intentional with the time in between pregnancies to prepare for the next one, figuring it would also be a challenge. Today, I’m covering what I did, what worked, what didn’t, and tips to help you figure out where to put your time and energy. These are the same tips I’d give …

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A Guide to Getting Started With Children's Audiobooks [Episode 301] 23:10

6M ago23:10

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Our family has been using audiobooks for years and they have become an integral part of our routines. Today, I’m sharing why we love listening to audiobooks in our home, how we listen, how to develop the skill of listening to audiobooks, and our favorite audiobooks to listen to by age. Why Audiobooks? Audiobooks have been our trusty companions for …

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My Vision for 2024 [Episode 300] 21:55

6M ago21:55

21:55

This is my seventh year creating a vision for my year. It is always a new experience, and I’m amazed at what comes out of this exercise. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned in 2023 and what I’m focusing on, changing, and working toward in 2024. Here are a few areas from my 2024 vision: Investing More Into What’s Working: Road trips Fa…

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Goal Planning Guide for Different Seasons of Motherhood [Episode 299] 33:07

6M ago33:07

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When it comes to goal setting, moms need different strategies in different seasons of motherhood. In this week’s video, I’ll be sharing what works in setting goals for the pregnancy and baby phase, when you have children under six, when you have school-aged kids and a full schedule, and when your children leave home. There are also principles that …

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Digital Minimalism 2024 | How to Use Your Phone Less [Episode 298] 14:30

6M ago14:30

14:30

At the start of this new year, I realized I needed to make some changes to how I’m using my phone. In this week’s episode, I’m outlining the problems I was having with technology and how it impacted my daily life, the parameters I’ve set for myself with my phone, and how I’ve set myself up for success. 5 Reasons to Reduce Phone Usage: Often, when t…

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Setting up a weekly schedule/rhythm | Ideal Week Walkthrough [Episode 297] 23:23

7M ago23:23

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One of the skills in the structure pillar of the Three Pillars of Thriving is automation - making a decision once and having it happen over and over again. We can apply this principle to our weekly schedule. When we sit down and create a template of when we do things every day throughout the week, we can refer back to it with many decisions already…

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#1 Thing Moms Need to Do For 2024 [Episode 296] 19:33

7M ago19:33

19:33

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing moms need to do for 2024 - and I can’t think of any exceptions. In my 10.5 years of motherhood, this is the thing that has helped me in EVERY season, from hard pregnancies where days creep by to full schedules with lots going on in life and business. Every mom needs to create a vision for the year. T…

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Energy Busting Indoor Winter Activities For Kids | Screen Free [Episode 295] 14:28

7M ago14:28

14:28

I have spent a lot of time inside with young kids who have loads of energy (even though we get out as much as we can). We’ve been in tiny grad student apartments and smaller houses without clear places to physically move their bodies for all 10.5 years of motherhood. As we get into winter, I start to feel a sense of panic about what we will do for …

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The PEACE Method For Planning Your Week [Episode 294] 22:47

7M ago22:47

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If you had told me ten years ago that I could be a full-time stay-at-home mom, living 30 hours away from our family, homeschooling my four children, and running a business in small pockets of time, I wouldn’t have believed you. In those early years, the days ran together in one big blur, our cinder block student housing had stuff strewn around the …

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One Tool That Simplified our Family Cleaning Routine | Chore Chart Alternative [Episode 293] 13:27

8M ago13:27

13:27

How do you feel about chore charts? I like the idea of them, and I don’t mind creating them, but when it comes to having a marker or stickers handy to actually fill them out, we drop the ball pretty much every time. This week, I’m sharing a new discovery I made that is simplifying our family cleaning routine: chore boards. This completely self-cont…

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My 10 Favorite Books I Read in 2023 [Episode 292] 21:40

8M ago21:40

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Every month, I write down the books I read or listened to. Today, I’m sharing my 12 favorites that I read this year from a wide variety of topics and subjects. Reading lots of books has allowed me to actively learn while being a stay-at-home mom. When designing a planner for my needs, keeping track of the books I read or listened to each month was …

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Our Favorite Homeschooling Curriculum Fall 2023: Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade [Episode 291] 28:43

8M ago28:43

28:43

In this week’s video, I’ll take you on a virtual tour of our homeschooling setup for this year. As a homeschooling mom of Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade kids, I’ve tested a variety of resources and materials over the years. So, if you’re a fellow homeschooling parent looking for inspiration, you’re in the right place! We’ve made a few tweak…

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It's Never Too Late to Be The Mom You Hoped You Be with Stephanie Stutznegger [Episode 290] 51:32

8M ago51:32

51:32

Have you ever felt like it’s too late to be the mom you hope to be and you’ll be a good grandma instead? In this week’s video, Stephanie Stutznegger shares how she has radically changed her life in the last year as she got clear with her vision, took lots of baby steps, and celebrated each month in the Thriving in Motherhood Planner and Soaring Mot…

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How Manners Can Lead Kids to A Successful Life with Brooke Romney [Episode 289] 43:56

8M ago43:56

43:56

Do you struggle with manners in your family? Do you wonder if they are outdated and even worth teaching? In this week’s episode, Brooke Romney shares her simple system to effectively make manners part of our everyday lives with kids. Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker and leader of an online community who helps moms of teens and tweens to create me…

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Maximizing Your Productivity During Nap time: Top Strategies and Tips [Episode 288] 33:40

9M ago33:40

33:40

This week on the podcast, I’m answering a fabulous question about how to use nap time well. Maybe you can relate to hitting the quiet moment of the day and feeling exhausted and wanting to take a nap yourself, but also wanting to be consistent in what you want to do. It can be hard to figure out what to do when it feels like everything needs to be …

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Getting Started with Poetry Tea Time as a Family With Young Kids [Episode 287] 15:38

9M ago15:38

15:38

This week’s question is about how we do Poetry Tea Time in our family. This is an idea I got several years ago from Julie Bogert @bravelearnerhome, and we’ve incorporated it into our weekly rhythm. In this week’s episode, I’ll share how we set it up to make it easy to do at our house, when we hold our tea time, the books we use, and our favorite sn…

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Routines When You Have Morning Sickness and Kids at Home [Episode 286] 23:01

9M ago23:01

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In this week’s episode, I’m answering a question from a mom in our Thriving in Motherhood Community about possible routines (besides sitting in bed together, playing with toys, and watching movies) that you can have with severe morning sickness during pregnancy when you have other little kids at home. I’ve had four really challenging pregnancies, t…

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How to Get Things Done as a Mom With The 2024 Thriving in Motherhood Planner - The System, Updates, and Changes [Episode 285] 25:50

9M ago25:50

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It's here!! The 2024 Thriving in Motherhood Planner is ready to make its way into your hands to empower you in creating a life that you are excited to wake up to each day. In this week's episode, I'm sharing the story of the planner, the overview of how the whole system works, and all of the changes and updates that have been made for next year's p…

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How to Plan Effectively So You Don't Get Burned Out [Episode 284] 19:35

10M ago19:35

19:35

Do you get to the end of your day completely exhausted but weren’t able to do the things you wanted or wrote out in your time block? I got this very relatable question from a mother in our Thriving in Motherhood Community: “I put in time blocks and write my routines, and it helps to schedule around meal times, but by the end of the day, I fill in w…

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Finding Activities You Can Enjoy With All Your Children [Episode 283] 14:21

10M ago14:21

14:21

I got an excellent question from a mother in our Thriving in Motherhood community, Kate, about how to find activities you can enjoy with all your children. In this week’s episode, I’ll address how to manage the different personalities of your children and their own interests, as well as the resistance that comes when you try to get everyone to agre…

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How to Handle Negative Attitudes with your Children [Episode 282] 21:12

10M ago21:12

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In this week’s episode, I’m answering a question from a member of our own Thriving in Motherhood community about how to handle negative attitudes with her child when it comes to certain things about homeschooling. I’m no stranger to negative attitudes in our home (from myself and the kids), but we are very intentional with addressing those attitude…

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How To Actually Do a Morning Routine with Babies and Toddlers That Wake Up Early [Episode 281] 18:41

10M ago18:41

18:41

A few weeks ago, I did an episode about my morning routine. I got a great follow-up question about how to do this when you have a baby or toddler that wakes up super early. I remember that season well. A friend and I would meet up at 7:45 a.m. with our two toddlers and baby, each of whom woke up too early and went for a run and talked about how our…

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How I prepped my family to be gone for a week by myself [Episode 280] 20:09

11M ago20:09

20:09

For the first time in 10 years, I recently traveled across the country and left all my kids and my husband for six days. It wasn’t as impossible as I had made it out to be in my mind. In fact, everything went great! In this week’s episode, I’m sharing practical things I did to prepare everyone for a smooth week at home. Next time my husband travels…

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How to Do a Summer Review to Effectively Transition into Fall With Clarity and Peace [Episode 279] 14:42

11M ago14:42

14:42

As we transition from summer to fall, I like to pause and reflect on how the last few months went as a way to close the tabs and move forward with confidence into the next season. It can be easy to get to the end of the season and wish it went differently. But instead of sitting in a place of discouragement or looking at the things that didn’t go w…

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Transitioning Back Into Family Routines After Summer [Episode 278] 13:29

11M ago13:29

13:29

After a summer of different activities and routines (or maybe no routines), I get excited about settling into a new rhythm as we transition into the school year and fall. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the process I’ve used for years to help our family get clarity about what matters to us right now and how to make sure we make time for it in o…

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My Morning Routine [Episode 277] 11:27

11M ago11:27

11:27

For years I’ve gotten up before the kids (or with the kids and let them play near me) while I do my morning routine to get myself in a good place. This is one of the ways I keep my Soul Pillar intact. When I don’t do my morning routine, I find that it doesn’t take too long before I’m irritable, grumpy, and snappy at everyone around me. Now that I’m…

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Living a Minimalist and Faith-Filled Life With Dawn Madsen from Minimal Mom [Episode 276] 37:10

11M ago37:10

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I’m so excited to finally be sharing the conversation I had with Dawn Madsen of Dawn the Minimal Mom. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the concept of minimalism, but in this week's episode, we are talking about how Dawn’s faith has impacted her journey to having less things to manage. We also talk about the legacy her parents left her that had noth…

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