{"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":"345: What Your Partner's Resistance to Decluttering Is Actually Telling You","slug":"345-what-your-partner-s-resistance-to-decluttering-is-actually-telling-you","published_at":"2026-01-28T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/345-what-your-partner-s-resistance-to-decluttering-is-actually-telling-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/345-what-your-partners-resistance-to-decluttering-is-actually-telling-you","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minimalist-movement/345__What_Your_Partners_Resistance_to_Decluttering_Is_Actually_Telling_You.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 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 breakth…","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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