Rethinking Mortality to Live with Purpose | Karen Salmansohn (EP393)

In this episode of the show, Dr. Rebecca Jackson breaks down the latest MAHA report on youth health and explains why parents need a preventative mindset to support their children’s well-being. She shares her four-pillar framework - movement, sensory integration, nutrition, and lifestyle - and how each element supports brain and emotional health. Dr. Jackson discusses how exercise aids focus and mood, how sensory maturity impacts learning, and how habits like sleep and screen time shape behavior. She also highlights how non-pharmaceutical strategies can complement or even reduce the need for medication in managing issues like ADHD and anxiety.Links Discussed in This Episode |Previous Episode: Nurturing Attention Span in the Digital Age | Rebecca Jackson (EP317)Brain Balance InstagramLinkedInBook: Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages ThriveAbout Dr. Rebecca Jackson|Dr. Rebecca Jackson is the Chief Programs Officer at Brain Balance and author of Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive (Mayo Clinic Press). She is a global thought leader in child development and neuroplasticity and serves on an international brain health consortium.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Okt 29min

In this episode, parenting coach, Tia Slightman, joins us to share powerful insights on improving children’s listening and behavior without resorting to punishment. Tia explains why understanding the root causes of kids’ actions is far more effective than relying on yelling, timeouts, or endless reminders. She introduces simple, practical strategies to set clear boundaries, foster cooperation, and build stronger connections with your children. We also dive into the impact of screens, the importance of consistent discipline, and why it’s essential for parents to seek guidance and develop positive parenting skills. Tia also shares her personal journey as a parenting coach and offers valuable resources to help families create more harmony at home.Links Discussed in This Episode |Tia's Resource: Book: Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skill by Jane NelsenConnect with Tia:WebsiteInstagramFREE Golden Time GuideThe Parenting With Purpose Method, 12 week coaching program About Tia |Tia has a Masters in Early Childhood Ed., certified in Positive Discipline and has worked with kids and families for over 20 years. She is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the daily struggles to build a strong parent/child connection.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Okt 36min

In this replay episode, I’m joined by fellow podcaster, mindfulness teacher, and mindful mama Hunter Clarke-Fields, author of the upcoming book Raising Good Humans. In this insightful conversation, Hunter shares practical mindfulness strategies to help parents break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, confident, and cooperative kids. We talk about how mindful parenting can transform family dynamics, reduce stress, and help you stop yelling — even during the toughest moments. You’ll hear powerful yet simple ways to stay calm and present with your children, bring more self-awareness and compassion into your parenting, and create a more peaceful, connected home. If you’ve ever wished for more patience, presence, and peace in your parenting, this episode is for you.About Hunter |Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, is creator of Mindful Parenting, host of the Mindful Parenting podcast, and author of Raising Good Humans. She coaches parents on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives and cooperation in their families. Hunter has more than twenty years of experience in meditation practices, and has taught thousands worldwide.Shefali Tsabary, PhD, specializes in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, and is author of the New York Times bestsellers, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Okt 26min

Feeling overwhelmed by tantrums, sleep struggles, or figuring out how to set respectful limits? This episode is for you! Joining me once again is toddler expert Devon Kuntzman, the voice behind the hugely popular Instagram account Transforming Toddlerhood. Devon shares practical, compassionate strategies for navigating the everyday challenges of raising toddlers—insights she expands on in her brand-new book. In our conversation, she breaks down why so-called “bad behavior” is actually a normal part of development, how to set firm yet respectful boundaries without yelling, and how to nurture emotionally healthy, confident kids—while actually enjoying the journey of parenting.Links Discussed in This Episode |Previous Episode: Simple Parenting Strategies for the Toddler Years | Devon Kuntzman (EP221)Devon's Resource: Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming YourselfDevon Can't Stop Talking About: Raven's RoastConnect with Devon:WebsiteInstagramPatreonYoutubeBook: Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, End Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids---Without Losing Your MindAbout Devon |Devon Kuntzman, PCC, is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood and the original toddler parenting coach on Instagram. Followed by over a million parents, she’s on a mission to show that toddlerhood isn’t “terrible” but transformative. With a background in psychology and certifications in coaching, sleep, and child development, Devon empowers parents with practical, positive tools to navigate this stage with confidence. Her new book, Transforming Toddlerhood, offers guidance and encouragement to help families thrive through the ups and downs of early childhood.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Okt 36min

Change is one of life’s few constants—but letting go of what no longer serves us can be one of its hardest lessons. In this episode, Diane sits down with artist, author, and mother Meera Lee Patel to talk about her new book, Learn to Let Go: A Journey to Inner Peace and Self-Discovery.Known for her bestselling guided journals, Meera shares how creativity, journaling, and mindfulness can help us navigate transitions, release old patterns, and rediscover inner peace. Together, Diane and Meera explore how self-expression becomes a powerful tool for healing, clarity, and growth—especially during times of change.Meera also opens up about her experiences balancing motherhood, art, and wellness, revealing how creative practice has supported her personal journey.If you’re going through a season of change—in your relationships, career, or personal life—this episode will help you process your emotions, find clarity, and move forward with confidence.Links Discussed in This Episode |Diane's Resource: Unrot Your Brain - Substack PostMeera's Resource: On Writing by Stephen KingConnect with Meera:WebsiteInstagramBook: Learn to Let Go: A Journal for New BeginningsAbout Meera |Meera Lee Patel is a self-taught artist and the author of several best-selling journals, including Start Where You Are. She is also the author of How it Feels to Find Yourself: Navigating Life’s Changes with Purpose, Clarity, and Heart, a book of illustrated essays. She creates work that encourages others to connect with themselves, one another, and the world around them. She lives with her family in St. Louis, Missouri.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Okt 28min

In this episode, Diane talks with author Tommy Brown about why slowing down isn’t laziness—it’s wisdom. Drawing from his new book The Speed of Soul, Tommy challenges the cultural obsession with constant achievement and explores four spiritual practices that help us live with depth and clarity: love deeply, live quietly, mind your own affairs, and work with your hands. Together, they discuss how to create meaningful rhythms in a world that prizes productivity, how purposeful work can reconnect us to our values, and why peace often comes from doing less, not more.Links Discussed in This Episode |Tommy's Resource(s): Book: The Ache for Meaning by Tommy BrownBook: Wisdom of the Desert by Thomas MertonBook: New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas MertonBook: The Way of the Heart by Henri J. M. NouwenConnect with Tommy:WebsiteInstagramBook: The Speed of Soul: Four Rhythms for a Quiet Life in a World of NoiseAbout Tommy |Tommy Brown is a pastor with a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry and Masters degrees in Divinity and Management. As a contemplative teacher, he seeks to connect the dots between Scripture, God’s deep work in the human soul, and the patterns of our ordinary lives. He is the author of The Seven Money Types (Zondervan, '17) and The Ache for Meaning (NavPress, September '23).Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Okt 35min

YouTuber and mom Sarah Therese is trading her family home for life in a trailer — and she’s taking us behind the scenes of what it actually takes to downsize with kids. In this conversation, Sarah gets honest about why she’s choosing less, what she’s learned about attachment and identity through decluttering, and how minimalism looks different when real life (and real mess) are involved.We talk about the mental load of motherhood, the emotional side of letting go, and the unexpected freedom that comes from owning fewer things. Sarah shares the small systems that keep her home and mind organized — from kid’s clothing bins to simplified routines — and the mindset shifts that made it all possible.Links Discussed in This Episode |Diane's Resource: Intelligent ChangeSarah's Resource: Instructions in RighteousnessSarah Can't Stop Talking About: Raven's RoastConnect with Sarah:WebsiteInstagramPatreonYoutubeAbout Sarah |Sarah is a mother of five who creates content around homemaking, homeschooling and minimally minded living.Episode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Okt 42min

What if your spending habits could truly reflect your deepest values? In this episode, Diane and Jen explore the concept of values-based spending, revealing how it can lead to more intentional and mindful financial decisions. They delve into the role of dopamine in our spending habits and offer practical strategies for breaking the cycle of stress shopping. Tune in as they share tips for identifying and prioritizing your core values, helping you align your spending with what truly matters.About Jen |Jen Smith is a personal finance expert and co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast. She and her husband paid off $78,000 of debt in two years while battling unemployment and buying a house. Jen has since become a sought after writer and speaker helping people live for today while being able to save for tomorrow. She’s written for and been featured in top personal finance publications including Forbes, Money Magazine, Business Insider, Investopedia, and more. When she’s not writing or podcasting she’s training for a half marathon at Disney World. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband and two sons.Links Discussed in This Episode |Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityConnect with Jen:WebsiteInstagramBook: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can't BuyEpisode Sponsors |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!Enjoy the Podcast?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.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS* Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Okt 38min