When Kate Strickler started Naptime Kitchen in 2015, it was just a way to share the meals she cooked while her baby slept. Now it’s a thriving brand, a sold-out book tour, and a must-follow for anyone who wants real-life motherhood content that’s actually doable. We talk about the evolution of Instagram, reframing how we talk about work with our kids, and th ... Show More
Aug 21
Instagram Made Me Feel Like a Bad Mom — So I Started a Podcast
Five years ago, I was a new mom recording a podcast in my closet, wedged between a toddler and a baby who wouldn’t sleep. For the past few months I had been exhausted, leaking milk, hating my husband and endlessly scrolling Instagram, wondering why my messy, chaotic life didn’t l ... Show More
42m 40s
Jun 9
494 | Half-Dirty Clothes
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! Discussed in this episod ... Show More
39m 42s
Jan 2025
2437: What I Learned While Searching for Balance in Motherhood by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Parenting Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2437:Shawna Scafe's reflection on early motherhood explores the struggles of balancing two young children and the unrealisti ... Show More
11m 2s
May 4
2577: [Part 1] Six Reasons People Get Stuck and How to Move Forward by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2577:
Jay Harrington explores the hidden barriers that keep people stuck, like impostor syndrome, sunk cost fallacy, and li ... Show More
10m 48s
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
51m 8s
Nov 2024
How To Declutter Your Home: 5 Tips That Actually Work
If you find that the clutter keeps piling up, this episode will blow your mind.You’re going to learn a foolproof decluttering method that has transformed Mel’s home.The incredible Dana K. White, founder of the hit blog, A Slob Comes Clean, and author of How to Manage Your Home Wi ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2024
2262: 5 Strategies for Handling NOISE in Motherhood by Erica Layne on Parenting & Mom Life
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2262:Erica Layne offers practical advice for mothers overwhelmed by the constant noise of family life. Her five strategies p ... Show More
11m 19s
Nov 2024
2373: Why You Don't Need A Toy Room by Rose Lounsbury on Minimalism and Family & Parenting Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2373:Rose Lounsbury shares her journey into minimalism by rethinking the need for a toy room, suggesting that children's pla ... Show More
9m 20s