{"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":"347: 3 Women Who Decluttered Their Homes by Doing Less Not More","slug":"347-3-women-who-decluttered-their-homes-by-doing-less-not-more","published_at":"2026-02-11T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/347-3-women-who-decluttered-their-homes-by-doing-less-not-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/347-3-women-who-decluttered-their-homes-by-doing-less-not-more","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minimalist-movement/347__3_Women_Who_Decluttered_Their_Homes_by_Doing_Less_Not_More.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 Don't Ruminate—Activate: 3 Real Stories That Prove Progress Comes From Doing Less (Not More) If you've ever stood in a cluttered room thinking, \"Where do I even start?\" —or spiraled into \"How did I let it get this bad?\" —then you know what ruminating feels like. And here's the truth I wish more women heard sooner: You cannot think your way to motivation. You have to move your way there. In today's episode, I'm sharing three stories from three women I've been working with recently—three completely different situations, three completely different \"stuck points\"… and one powerful thing in common: They all made massive progress by doing less , not more. Less planning. Less perfecting. Less waiting for the \"right moment.\" These women didn't magically get more time. They didn't suddenly become \"disciplined.\" They didn't do a huge decluttering weekend. They got unstuck by activating—one small decision, one tiny action, one real shift at a time. And if you've been craving that kind of progress (the kind that actually sticks), this episode will light a fire in you. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE : 1) Clutter is often doing a job—until you decide you're done hiding Molly thought she had a \"house problem,\" but she realized clutter had become a form of protection—a wall that kept people out. Her breakthrough wasn't a perfect plan… it…","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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