{"podcast":{"title":"Maximized Minimalist Podcast","slug":"maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","podcast_index_feed_id":997364,"rss_url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.katyjoywells.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/7/b/6/17b613f6aa6bf89be55e3c100dce7605/image0-20240910-x2t5zpmh3y.png","author":"Katy Wells","episode_count":300,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364"},"episode":{"title":"340: What I'm Not Carrying Into the New Year And What You Shouldn't Either","slug":"340-what-i-m-not-carrying-into-the-new-year-and-what-you-shouldn-t-either","published_at":"2025-12-31T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/340-what-i-m-not-carrying-into-the-new-year-and-what-you-shouldn-t-either","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/340-what-im-not-carrying-into-the-new-year-and-what-you-shouldnt-either","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minimalist-movement/340__3_Beliefs_That_Are_Keeping_You_Stuck_That_You_Dont_Even_Know_You_Have.mp3?dest-id=1064381","summary":"📚 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 opened social media and instantly felt behind — about your body, your home, or your progress — you're not alone. I share a moment like that in this episode, and how quickly one image shifted how I saw myself without my permission. That experience sparked a bigger realization: the heaviest things we carry aren't always the ones in our closets. They're the beliefs we've absorbed over time about what progress \"should\" look like, what our past says about us, and who gets to decide if we're doing it right. In this episode, I walk you through three incredibly common beliefs that quietly keep women stuck — especially when they're trying to simplify their homes and lives — and how to start releasing them with compassion and clarity. Right now, many of us are heading into a new year with good intentions and very full plates. The pressure to do more, fix everything, or finally \"get it together\" can feel overwhelming. This conversation is meant to be grounding — a reminder that you're not broken, you're not behind, and progress doesn't have to look like anyone else's version to count. Key Takeaways From The Episode: Your past is data, not a verdict- Previous attempts that didn't stick don't mean you can't change — they simply show you what hasn't worked yet and help you choose a better approach moving forward. Small pro…","meta_description":"📚 PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm releases February 17th. 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