{"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":"361: Declutter Plan 7 Things to Let Go Of Now For a Calmer Summer Ahead","slug":"361-declutter-plan-7-things-to-let-go-of-now-for-a-calmer-summer-ahead","published_at":"2026-05-27T05:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/361-declutter-plan-7-things-to-let-go-of-now-for-a-calmer-summer-ahead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/361-declutter-plan-7-things-to-let-go-of-now-for-a-calmer-summer-ahead","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minimalist-movement/361__Declutter_Plan__7_Things_to_Let_Go_Of_Now_For_a_Calmer_Summer_Ahead.mp3?dest-id=1064381","summary":"🧡 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? JOIN CLUTTER CURE CLUB Want support making progress without feeling like you have to overhaul your whole house in a weekend? Inside Clutter Cure Club, you'll get monthly action plans, real-life systems, mindset support, and a community of families simplifying together. ✨ Access 100+ resources designed to help you create an easier-to-manage home in real life. 👉 Join here: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub-page837548 Only $19/month — cancel anytime 7 Things to Let Go of Right Now for a Lighter, Calmer Summer Summer is here… and if your house feels like it's still carrying the weight of the school year, you're not imagining it. School papers, sports gear, camp prep, outgrown clothes, car clutter, unrealistic expectations… Maycember has officially done its thing. In this episode, I'm sharing seven simple things you can release right now for a calmer, easier summer ahead. No giant organizing project. No all-day purge session. Just quick wins that create more breathing room and help you enter summer feeling lighter. Because the goal isn't a perfect summer. It's a summer you can actually enjoy. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1) Stop overcomplicating school papers and sentimental clutter End-of-school-year piles can feel exhausting because the challenge often isn't the volume… it's the decisions. Do you save it? Photograph it? Turn it into a memory book? Keep everything? Instead of spiraling into decision fatigue, I want you to choose one simple system and move forward. Quick ideas: Snap photos and decide later Let your kids choose a few favorites Create a keepsake bin with limits Momentum matters more than perfect decisions. 2) Summer gear needs a reset before summer begins Pool bins. Water shoes. Goggles. Beach towels. Sports gear. Suns…","meta_description":"🧡 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? 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