Teacher, mom of two, and Minimal-ish podcast host Desirae Endres shares how to embrace a clutter-free life without rigid rules. Discover small, realistic steps to simplify your home, schedule, and mental load—especially during busy seasons like back-to-school—so you can focus on what truly matters.

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Back-to-school season is here, and if your calendar (and home) already feel overwhelmed, this conversation will be the deep breath you’ve been craving.

Today I’m joined by Desirae Endres, a full-time teacher, mom of two girls, and host of the Minimal-ish podcast. Desirae’s approach to minimalism isn’t about rigid rules or picture-perfect rooms—it’s about making space for what truly matters, even in the middle of carpools, sports practices, and lesson plans.

We cover:

What “minimal-ish” really means (and why it’s more sustainable than extreme minimalism)

How to simplify your home and schedule without adding stress

Ways to manage kids’ toys, clothes, and paper clutter

Letting go of perfectionism in decluttering

How to protect your time and energy during busy seasons

The surprising link between mental clutter and physical clutter

If you’ve ever felt discouraged because minimalism seemed too strict or unrealistic for your family, this episode will show you a gentler, more flexible way forward.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:46 Meet Desirae Endres02:21 Desirae’s Journey to Minimalism06:30 Realistic Minimalism in a Busy Life12:37 Managing Kids’ Toys & Clutter18:36 Balancing Priorities & Letting Go23:47 Navigating Different Parenting Stages25:46 Minimalism with Joy & Spontaneity30:56 Managing Mental & Emotional Clutter35:59 Practical Tips for Decluttering40:57 Rapid Fire Questions & Closing Thoughts

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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