logo
episode-header-image
Aug 14
47m 31s

Breaking the Cycle of More

Jo Piazza
About this episode
We live in a culture of more. More toys. More shoes. More jumpsuits buried in the back of the closet. But what happens when you try to break free from the endless cycle of buying, decluttering, and buying again? This week’s episode takes you inside a self-proclaimed “low-buy summer,” a real-world experiment in owning less and living with more intention. The ... Show More
Up next
Nov 23
Sunday Nice Things: Uncover
You may think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere. But the most famous woman at the center of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM tells the story of Allison Mack: former ... Show More
47m 1s
Nov 20
Do I Need a Hobby?
Do you actually have hobbies, or do you just have things that feel like self-improvement projects? In this episode, Jo kicks off an “Adventure Year” with her best friend Jackie, a grad student in positive psychology who went through a midlife crisis that left her feeling like a h ... Show More
46m 38s
Nov 19
The Women History Forgets
The stories we tell about women matter. How we amplify and promote those stories matters. To that end we are considering how to resurrect a history series we did years ago about bad ass women that history has forgotten. We're dropping one of those episodes in your feed today. Thi ... Show More
43m 9s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2025
478 | Closet Clutter
<p dir="ltr">For the second episode in their five-part Household Clutter series, The Minimalists are joined by Courtney Carver to talk about decluttering the excess clothes, shoes, and accessories in our closets.</p> <p dir="ltr">Discussed in this episode:</p> <p dir="ltr">I'm gr ... Show More
45m 58s
Sep 2024
110: Building A Capsule Wardrobe with Rachel Buell
<p>Discover how to crack the capsule wardrobe code, even if you&apos;re not a fashionista!</p><p>Join Diana and Rachel as they discuss everything from choosing colors and styles to accommodating kids&apos; preferences and dealing with laundry challenges.</p><p>Learn the secrets t ... Show More
36m 43s
Jun 2025
494 | Half-Dirty Clothes
<p dir="ltr">The Minimalists talk about what to do with half-dirty clothes, setting minimalist boundaries, breaking difficult news to your mom, the role our outfits play in our identities, getting an education outside the school system, letting go of regret, and more!</p> <p dir= ... Show More
39m 42s
Oct 2024
the lie of clothing overconsumption
when i started earning my own money at 16, one of the things i was most excited about was being able to buy my own clothes. i thought that having more clothing options meant i would be more fashionable. over time, my shopping habits got out of control, leaving me with an unmanage ... Show More
48m 8s
Nov 2024
How To Declutter Your Home: 5 Tips That Actually Work
<p>If you find that the clutter keeps piling up, this episode will blow your mind.</p><p>You’re going to learn a foolproof decluttering method that has transformed Mel’s home.</p><p>The incredible Dana K. White, founder of the hit blog, A Slob Comes Clean, and author of How to Ma ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2023
129: Minimalist Moms. With Diane Boden
How do Minimalist Moms embrace the 'less is more' philosophy in parenting? Listen in as my guest spills the beans on minimalist living for moms. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. It is the season of giving, yet we want to be intentional about not clutt ... Show More
36m 19s
Sep 12
Episode from Source of Good Podcast: "From Farm to Closet: The Icon Coat by Eileen Fisher"
This week, we're doing a podcast swap with our friends over at Source of Good! Source of Good is a podcast that goes beyond the label of your favorite products, uncovering all the ingenious ways they're being made better for the planet, people, and our future. In each episode, br ... Show More
15m 13s
Oct 14
"I Quit!”: The Hidden Cost of Convenience for Our Kids
<p>Our kids experience almost no gap between “want” and “have.” Looking for a movie? Stream it now. Have a question? Search for instant answers. Need a new water bottle? Select next-day shipping. In today’s episode, Dr. Becky explains why our kids get less practice waiting and to ... Show More
39m 19s