Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

For those who are new here, I occasionally release bonus episodes designed for a specific part of my audience. I have listeners from all kinds of faith backgrounds, and this episode is shared from a Christian perspective. If that’s not quite what you’re looking for today, feel free to explore the other episodes released this week - or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation you won’t want to miss!
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The teenage years can feel like unfamiliar territory for even the most confident parents. Conversations that once came naturally suddenly become more complicated, and knowing what to say (or how to say it) can make all the difference.
In this episode, Diane is joined by father-son authors Tim and Mark Shoemaker to discuss their book, What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen. Drawing from more than 50 years of combined parenting and youth ministry experience, they share practical wisdom for navigating the conversations that matter most.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Why the way we communicate with our teens matters just as much as what we say
Common mistakes parents make during difficult conversations
How to create an environment where teens feel safe talking honestly
Why listening is one of the most powerful parenting tools
How to rebuild trust after a conversation doesn't go as planned

Links Discussed in This Episode |
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Connect with Mark:
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Connect with Tim:
Website
Instagram
Book: What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen: A Parent's Guide to 30 Tricky Conversations

About Mark & Tim |
Tim Shoemaker is the author of more than 25 books and is a popular speaker at conferences and schools around the country. He is a regular contributor to Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines. Happily married for more than 40 years, Tim lives in Illinois and still loves working with youth.
Mark Shoemaker is a Moody Bible Institute and Seminary graduate, has served as an adjunct professor, and has been a youth and family pastor since 2011. Happily married for over 15 years, Mark oversees youth and college ministries at The Bridge Community Church in Illinois.
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When parents are told their child needs to lose weight, it’s a struggle. They want their kids to feel good about themselves and their bodies, but they may also have legitimate concerns about weight-related bullying, anti-fat bias, and long-term health issues.
While there are no easy answers, my guest today, leading childhood obesity expert Dr. Joey Skelton, is here to offer lessons learned from the latest science about weight and offers a compassionate, family-focused approach to help improve children’s health without dieting - and without compromising their happiness or self-esteem.
Links Discussed in This Episode |
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Ellyn Satter
Dr. Skelton's Resource: Cooks Illustrated
Connect with Dr. Joey Skelton:
Website 
Facebook
Book: Your Child Is Not Their Weight: Parenting in a Size-Obsessed World

About Joey |
Joey Skelton, MD, MS, FAAP, is a professor of pediatrics and of epidemiology and prevention at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He is the founder and director of Brenner FIT (Families in Training), an interdisciplinary pediatric obesity program. He is also the director of the Center for Prevention Science in Child and Family Health, vice chair of research for the Department of Pediatrics, and editor in chief of the journal Childhood Obesity. He is the father of two young adults and lives with his wife in North Carolina.
Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Enjoy the Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

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For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, so if this content is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episodes that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!
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What if the work of managing a home isn't "just" parenting or keeping up with daily life - but one of the most sophisticated leadership roles there is?
In this episode, Diane sits down with Aimee to explore the invisible labor so many mothers carry and why the skills developed through running a household deserve far more recognition. From anticipating needs and coordinating schedules to managing emotions, solving problems, and building systems that keep family life running, mothers are often practicing executive-level leadership every single day - without realizing it.
Links Discussed in This Episode |
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Connect with Aimee:
Website 
Instagram
Book: The Manage Her: Unveiling Women’s Invisible Work & Sparking a Leadership Revolution

About Aimee |
Aimee Rickabus is an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host dedicated to redefining women’s leadership. As the author of The Manage Her and host of the podcast by the same name, she highlights how the invisible labor women perform every day translates into systems thinking, problem solving, and leadership skills that transform business and community. Aimee is also CEO of Tomahawk Information Solutions, a woman- and minority-owned technology company. A mother of six and lifelong advocate for women, she inspires audiences to see their potential not just as professionals, but as whole, powerful individuals.
Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Enjoy the Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

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How would you like some more breathing room at home? Holly Blakey is a home organizer (and creator of Breathing Room Home) who specializes in creating calm spaces that you love to live in. As owner of Breathing Room Home, she's been transforming client's spaces for over nine years, specializing in creating beautiful and practical systems that help families simplify their lives. She has a product line with Sugar Paper LA, and has appeared in Real Simple, Domino, Goop, GMA, Good Housekeeping, HGTV and People. On today’s episode, you’ll hear about Holly’s journey to embracing simplicity in her home, organization hacks to help conquer all the mess, tips for creating calmer spaces and much more… 
Links Discussed in This Episode |
Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
Connect with Holly:
Website
Instagram
Pinterest

Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Enjoy the Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com
* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com
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We've heard countless conversations about how technology affects our attention spans, productivity, and relationships - but what if the greatest cost of our digital lives is much deeper?
In this episode, Diane sits down with Patricia Martin, author of Will the Future Like You?, to explore how constant connectivity, social media, and the pressure to continually reinvent ourselves are reshaping our identities. Together, they discuss what it means to know ourselves in an age where external validation is always within reach and why cultivating a grounded sense of self has become more important than ever.
Links Discussed in This Episode |
Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube Channel
Connect with Patricia
Website
Instagram
Book: Will the Future Like You? Reflections on the Age of Hyper-Reinvention
Jung in the World podcast

About Patricia |
Patricia Martin is a cultural analyst, researcher, and speaker. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, The New York Times, Slate and Psyche Magazine. Author of four books, she holds an MFA in nonfiction from Bennington College, with post-graduate certifications from Duke University in medical narrative, and Jungian theory at the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago where she teaches writing and hosts the psychology podcast, Jung in the World.
Episode Sponsors |
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Enjoy the Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. 
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.
You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com
* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com
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