{"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":"350: The Hidden Connection Between Gut Health, Hormones, and Stress And Why Simplifying Might Be the Cure with Dr.Meg Mill","slug":"350-the-hidden-connection-between-gut-health-hormones-and-stress-and-why-simplifying-might-be-the-cure-with-dr-meg-mill","published_at":"2026-03-04T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/350-the-hidden-connection-between-gut-health-hormones-and-stress-and-why-simplifying-might-be-the-cure-with-dr-meg-mill","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/350-the-hidden-connection-between-gut-health-hormones-and-stress-and-why-simplifying-might-be-the-cure-with-drmeg-mill","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minimalist-movement/350__The_Hidden_Connection_Between_Gut_Health_Hormones_and_Stress_And_Why_Simplifying_Might_Be_the_Cure_with_Dr.Meg_Mill.mp3?dest-id=1064381","summary":"📚 ORDER MY NEW BOOK Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm. 👉 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 Burned Out, Anxious, and \"Fine\" on Paper? The Missing Link Might Be Your Gut, Hormones, and Nervous System If you've ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling dismissed—like your labs are \"normal\" but your body is clearly not —this episode is for you. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Meg Mill , and we're talking about how to simplify what's happening within you… because burnout and anxiety aren't always just \"life stress\" or \"you need to try harder.\" Dr. Meg breaks down why so many women feel unheard in traditional medicine, how the gut-brain connection impacts mood and energy, and why the order you address things matters more than most people realize. She also shares her Cascade Method —a simple framework that helps you stop guessing and start supporting your body in a way that actually works (without piling on 27 supplements and calling it self-care). This conversation is grounding, practical, and hopeful—especially if you've been living in that exhausting space of \"Something is off… but I don't know where to start.\" KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1) \"Normal labs\" don't always mean you're okay—and women are often dismissed Dr. Meg explains why women have historically been underrepresented in medical research (and why many medical \"standards\" weren't built around female physiology). If you've felt brushed off, this episode validates that experience and offers a better next step: looking at root causes instead of quick fixes. 2) You can't supplement your way out…","meta_description":"📚 ORDER MY NEW BOOK Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm. 👉 Order wherever books are sold 🎯 TAKE THE FR…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2796,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/episodes/350-the-hidden-connection-between-gut-health-hormones-and-stress-and-why-simplifying-might-be-the-cure-with-dr-meg-mill/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/350-the-hidden-connection-between-gut-health-hormones-and-stress-and-why-simplifying-might-be-the-cure-with-dr-meg-mill.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}