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By clean simple free
The clean simple free podcast is for people who want to live a more simplified, intentional life. Episodes explore ways to realize your potential, focus on what matters, and live a happier, more fulfilled life.
The podcast is hosted by Ashley Foxx who discusses home decluttering, everyday gratitude, and finding balance. Featured guests discuss minimalism, eco-friendly tips, and mindfulness practices.
The podcast is hosted by Ashley Foxx who discusses home decluttering, everyday gratitude, and finding balance. Featured guests discuss minimalism, eco-friendly tips, and mindfulness practices.
clean simple freeJun 06, 2020
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Ep95: The Power of Rituals with Leo Babauta
My guest this week is Leo Babauta. In this episode, he discusses the power of elevating routines into rituals, and how to live mindfully versus pursuing endless productivity and drudgery.
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Aug 31, 202342:48
Ep94: Color Psychology for Intentional Decorating
The psychology of colors in home decor! Creating cohesion, changing mood, and enhancing your environment.
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www.wix.com/blog/color-psychology
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www.wix.com/blog/color-psychology
Aug 01, 202321:33
Ep93: Simplicity is a journey. How to evaluate and adapt your path
When was the last time you evaluated your progress on your simplicity journey? In this episode I discuss my own evolution, and talk about adapting our path to pursue current priorities. I also mention new upcoming topic ideas you can expect!
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Jun 23, 202317:21
Ep92: The 9 Emotional Needs everyone has, and how to fulfill them
Are your emotional needs being met? In this episode I discuss how to fulfill the 9 Basic Emotional Needs that every person has. Identify where you’re lacking, learn to live more balanced, and renew your supply of emotional energy.
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May 02, 202329:26
Ep91: Catching up and discussing self care
This episode is a conversation to catch up on what’s going on in my world, the world of minimalism experts, and a discussion about finding out what self care means to you.
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Feb 28, 202323:25
Ep90: Frugal Shopping with Jen Smith of the Frugal Friends Podcast
This episode features Jen Smith, co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast and author of “The No-Spend Challenge Guide.” Jen discusses aligning our purchases with our values and ways to challenge ourselves to be a good steward of our resources and make only decisive purchases.
Free ebook: Frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook
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Free ebook: Frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook
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Nov 23, 202226:16
Ep89: The integrity of an integrated life with Sharon Schneider
This episode features Sharon Schneider, author of “Handbook for an Integrated Life.” Her book discusses aligning our everyday life choices with our values. You guys will love this interview; a lot of the things in Sharon’s book align with clean simple free’s thoughts on sustainable shopping and intentional living and she was a lovely guest!
Get Sharon’s book here: www.theintegratedlife.com
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Sep 14, 202225:01
Ep88: Listener questions - What to do when our hobbies create clutter?
The first episode of season five is a success story from a listener followed by an interesting question: what are good hobbies for minimalists that don’t create clutter or require lots of supplies?
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Aug 31, 202217:46
Ep87: Discussing “haul culture”
The final episode of season four is about haul culture: videos encouraging people to buy as much as possible from fast-fashion retailers to make impressive looking videos. Plus, I discuss some self-storage statistics and offer suggestions for the way we view shopping and storing our items. The clean simple free podcast returns August 31!
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Jul 06, 202213:42
Ep86: Letting go of things that no longer serve you
This episode is about the phrase “letting go of things that no longer serve you.” I discuss what it means in an everyday application, and how to identify the things, habits, and even people in our lives that are not moving us forward along the path we want to take.
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Jun 22, 202215:20
Ep85: Sleep quality suffers in a cluttered bedroom
In this episode I discuss the most commonly cluttered area in the home—the bedroom— and discuss how a cluttered room can negatively impact our quality of sleep. Plus, I offer solutions for removing the most distracting items that can prevent us from sleeping soundly.
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Jun 08, 202217:28
Ep84: Sustainable shopping habits for everyone - with Lizzie of Finch
In this episode I chat with Lizzie Horvitz, Founder of Finch. Finch provides science-backed ratings for common products on Amazon to help us shop more mindfully. In this episode Lizzie talks about decoupling sustainability and status, debunking product buzzwords like “green,” easy fixes to reduce our impact on the planet, and more!
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Contact me:
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Check out the beautiful, sustainable clothes at Tradlands and use my code, CLEANSIMPLEFREE20 for 20% off!
tradlands.com/cleansimplefree
tradlands.com/pages/sustainability for more info on Tradlands ever-evolving clean + sustainable practices
Learn more about Finch here:
Hey@choosefinch.com
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May 25, 202225:19
Ep83: Finding balance between career commitments and self-care
In this episode I discuss the toxic side of the “respect the grind” mindset that doesn’t allow for a healthy work/life balance. In this episode I give examples of hustle culture, discuss the downsides of it, and read some solutions to strive for more balance between busyness and self-care.
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May 11, 202216:55
Ep82: Joyful, Mindful, Balanced journaling habits with Julie Barlow (plus giveaway details!)
In this episode I chat with Julie Barlow of JMB Living. In this interview she discusses how to manifest our dreams and goals through journaling, the mindfulness connection when we journal, and how to make time to journal in our busy lives.
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www.instagram.com/jmbliving/
www.youtube.com/channel/UCfwl5npdKzU7F97J70x0NyA
www.facebook.com/JMBLiving
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www.facebook.com/JMBLiving
Apr 27, 202226:18
Ep81: Spring Cleaning! My favorite tips, tricks and reminders
It’s spring cleaning season! In this episode I discuss a brief history of spring cleaning and cover my favorite cleaning tips and decluttering reminders to get your home nice and tidy.
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Full transcript including articles referenced: csfpodcast.wordpress.com/
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Full transcript including articles referenced: csfpodcast.wordpress.com/
Apr 13, 202220:07
Ep80: Reducing plastic waste with Angie Ringler
In this enlightening episode, I chat with Angie of Tangie waste free products to discuss how we can begin to go plastic free, the pitfalls of recycling, and Angie’s on-the-go suggestions to reduce our single-use plastic consumption.
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Visit Angie @wastefreeproducts on Instagram and Facebook or go to wastefreeproducts.com/
Visit wastefreepledge.com for your free copy of Angie’s book
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Visit Angie @wastefreeproducts on Instagram and Facebook or go to wastefreeproducts.com/
Visit wastefreepledge.com for your free copy of Angie’s book
Mar 30, 202232:41
Ep79: Sustainable coffee talk with Dave of Better Grounds organic coffee
Today I chat with Dave Sells of Better Grounds for an insightful look at fair trade practices in the coffee industry.
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Use code ‘cleansimple’ at Better Grounds checkout for 50% off your first month when purchasing a monthly subscription: www.bettergrounds.co
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Mar 16, 202227:29
Ep78: How brands manipulate our shopping habits using psychology
Are you trying to shop your way to your ideal life? In this episode I discuss the way marketing tricks us into thinking we need a product by catering to our psychological needs using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It’s pretty sneaky!
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Full transcript including articles referenced: csfpodcast.wordpress.com/
Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time.
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Full transcript including articles referenced: csfpodcast.wordpress.com/
Mar 02, 202216:44
Ep77: Scarcity mentality versus abundance mindset
What is abundant minimalism? In this episode I discuss what a scarcity mindset is and how it can be damaging to ourselves and others. Plus, how to swap your fear-based thoughts for a mindset of abundance.
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Here you can find the links to all of the articles referenced in the episode: csfpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/16/ep77-scarcity-mentality-versus-abundance-mindset/
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Feb 16, 202219:05
Ep76: Are you comparing yourself to other minimalists? Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
In this episode I discuss how to stop comparing ourselves to unrealistic standards of minimalism when it doesn’t suit our current life stage. Plus, how to identify your decluttering strengths and weaknesses.
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Feb 02, 202214:58
Ep75: Skinimalism with Lorraine Dallmeier - discussing sustainable beauty
My guest today is Lorraine Dallmeier of Formula Botanica who discusses skinimalism, the effects of the beauty industry on self-esteem and creating waste, and much more!
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Jan 19, 202223:44
Ep74: What does your ideal life look like? Practical tips to live intentionally
In the season 4 premier, I discuss intention, mindfulness, and how to start incorporating your vision of an ideal life into every day practice. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Jan 05, 202213:14
Ep73: Season 3 Finale - Gratitude practices and my minimalist journey in review
In the last episode of season 3, I discuss the many benefits of a gratitude practice and review my minimalist journey this past year. I also talk about the necessity of “internal decluttering.” Happy holidays! ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Nov 10, 202115:10
Ep72: Minimal gift-giving guide and sustainable holiday gift wrap ideas
In this episode I discuss ideas for useful, low clutter gifts to give to everyone on your list as well as providing a few suggestions for sustainable ways to wrap presents. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Oct 27, 202114:38
Ep71: Dust, mold and more - Physical health risks of cluttered environments
In this episode I discuss physical health risks that can come with clutter. By knowing the health hazards that come with upkeep on items, we can become more decisive when decluttering. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Oct 13, 202110:34
Ep70: Mindfulness practices for intentional living
Mindfulness is more than just meditation! In this episode I talk about what mindfulness is, why it’s beneficial, and how we can incorporate mindful practices into our daily lives. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Sep 29, 202112:32
Ep69: Intentional living tips - adding special touches to typical days
How to “put exclamation marks on ordinary days” by adding a special touch to otherwise typical days. This is a concept that I learned from my mom, and it can be easily put into practice when living intentionally. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Sep 15, 202109:35
Ep68: Fall cleaning - Preparing your home for the changing of the seasons
Everyone does spring cleaning, but what about fall cleaning? In this episode, I offer tips for why fall cleaning is beneficial, as well as a step-by-step guide to clean your house from top to bottom. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Sep 01, 202111:06
Ep67: Morning/evening rituals - the benefits and stress-reducing effects of daily routines
In this episode, I discuss the positive impact of having a good morning and evening routine in place, as well as offering some ideas to incorporate into your days. If you have a question reach out to me at the links below! ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free*** Links referenced in the episode: www.headspace.com/articles/the-secret-benefit-of-routines-it-wont-surprise-you
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www.thegrowtheq.com/the-best-routine-according-to-science/amp/
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Aug 18, 202109:36
Ep66: Listener questions answered - Duplicate dishes and more
In this episode I discuss messages that listeners have shared with me, including duplicate items, decluttering progress reports, and more. If you have a question reach out at the links below! ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Aug 04, 202113:17
Ep65: Evaluating unfinished projects and the psychological link from undone tasks to mental health
If you have unfinished DIY projects lying around the house, decide whether to pursue it or pass on it! In this episode I give tips on how to determine whether a project is worth finishing as well as dive into the psychological phenomenon that makes completing tasks so important. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free*** Thought Co article referenced: www.thoughtco.com/zeigarnik-effect-4771725
Jul 21, 202112:02
Ep64: Refreshing your space and acclimating post-pandemic with Brittany Lee
I’m so excited to share this interview with my sister Brittany Lee! In this episode, Brittany talks about how to acclimate to a new normal post-quarantine, and how to organize and refresh your space. ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. Donations help to ensure the production of new episodes and help improve the podcast over time. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Jul 07, 202113:15
Ep63: Recycling your clothes into cash with consignment/retail shops and yard sales (2 of 2)
In part two of this two part series, I discuss in person options for selling your unwanted clothes and giving them new life in a sustainable way, and making some cash in the process! The places I mention are: Facebook.com/marketplace offerup.com buffaloexchange.com platoscloset.com ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Jun 21, 202114:09
Ep62: Recycling your clothes into cash with sustainable shopping apps (1 of 2)
In this two-part episode, I mention a few of the most popular apps to resell your clothing, offering a sustainable solution to getting rid old clothes and making some cash in the process! The sites I mention are: eBay.com Depop.com poshmark.com vinted.com thredup.com therealreal.com ***Thank you so much for listening! If you’d like to support this podcast even further, consider donating a dollar by clicking “support this podcast” below. You can reach out at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or on Instagram @clean.simple.free***
Jun 21, 202111:22
Ep61: Lessons I learned during the fire in my apartment building
What a crazy first half of 2021! There are always lessons to be learned about minimalism even in times of crisis as discussed in this episode. **Apologies for the sound quality towards the end! I was having technical difficulties with my microphone.**
Jun 04, 202109:31
Ep60: Spring Cleaning Part 3 - Bedroom, garage, laundry room and spare closet declutter!
Spring has sprung! In the third and final part of this series I offer helpful reminders and easy steps to declutter your space. This episode focuses on paring down possessions in the bedroom, garage, laundry room and spare closets! •••Suggestion or comment? Reach out by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, Instagram @clean.simple.free, or leave me a voice message by clicking the link below. Thank you for supporting this podcast by listening. •••
Apr 14, 202113:01
Ep59: Spring Cleaning Part 2 - Bathroom organization and storing things where they make sense
Spring has sprung! In part 2 of this series I offer helpful reminders and six easy steps to declutter any space. Plus, bathroom solutions for everything from makeup collections to wall art. This is an ongoing series. Tune in next time for the next installment to get your home clean and clutter free. •••Wanna participate in the challenge? Use the hashtag #CSFspring and post your photos! Suggestion or comment? Reach out by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, Instagram @clean.simple.free, or leave me a voice message by clicking the link below. Thank you for supporting this podcast by listening. •••
Mar 31, 202114:07
Ep58: Spring Cleaning Part 1 - Getting started in 6 steps and kitchen cleaning
Spring will be here before we know it! In this episode I offer helpful reminders and six easy steps to declutter any space. Plus, kitchen solutions for everything from your spice rack to under the sink. This is an ongoing series. Tune in next time for the next installment to get your home clean and clutter free. •••Wanna participate in the challenge? Use the hashtag #CSFspring and post your photos! Suggestion or comment? Reach out by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, Instagram @clean.simple.free, or leave me a voice message by clicking the link below. Thank you for supporting this podcast by listening. •••
Mar 17, 202114:02
Ep57: Laundry Free Clothing and Love for the Environment with Wen Muenyi
In this casual interview, I chat with Wenceslaus “Wen” Muenyi about his laundry free clothing line, HercLéon. We also discuss minimalism, self-love, shamanic journeys and so much more! Check out the HercLéon products at hercleon.com ••• Tell me what you think and which topics you want to hear next! You can reach me by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, on Instagram @clean.simple.free, or by sending me a voice message. The link to send a voice message is below this description. Thank you for listening. This podcast wouldn't exist without you. •••
Mar 03, 202143:20
Ep 56: The Lessons of Shinto and Gratitude for our Belongings
Gratitude for the items we love can help us along our minimalist journeys, and can even save us money in the long run! I explain how in this episode. Plus, a discussion about the Shinto religion and the lessons we can use from it in our daily lives.
••• Tell me what you think and which topics you want to hear next! You can contact me by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, on Instagram @clean.simple.free, or by sending me a voice message. The link to send a voice message is below this description. Thank you for listening. This podcast wouldn't exist without you. ••• LINKS: www.bustle.com/p/how-shinto-influenced-marie-kondos-konmari-method-of-organizing-15861445
••• Tell me what you think and which topics you want to hear next! You can contact me by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, on Instagram @clean.simple.free, or by sending me a voice message. The link to send a voice message is below this description. Thank you for listening. This podcast wouldn't exist without you. ••• LINKS: www.bustle.com/p/how-shinto-influenced-marie-kondos-konmari-method-of-organizing-15861445
Feb 24, 202114:13
Ep55: Body and Mind Mastery with Dianne Hatke - Healing your relationship with yourself
Late, but worth the wait! I had the pleasure of sitting down and having a chat with Dianne Hatke, creator of the UNLEASHED coaching program. Her program guides you along the way to your own journey of self-exploration, discovery, and healing. We also discuss how healing your relationship with yourself can lead to a successful minimalist lifestyle. This is the perfect interview to continue to motivate you in the new year, so you don't want to miss this one!
You can reach Dianne at the following links-
Instagram @dianne.hatke
Facebook.com/dianne.christine.925
www.diannehatke.com
You can contact me, Ashley, by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, or on Instagram @clean.simple.free
Thank you for listening. This podcast wouldn't exist without you.
You can reach Dianne at the following links-
Instagram @dianne.hatke
Facebook.com/dianne.christine.925
www.diannehatke.com
You can contact me, Ashley, by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com, or on Instagram @clean.simple.free
Thank you for listening. This podcast wouldn't exist without you.
Feb 03, 202137:39
Ep53: Perfectionism and procrastination, and the link between the two
Are you a perfectionist? A procrastinator? A bit of both? In this episode I discuss both sides as well as the overlap between the two, with solutions to combat all three categories. •••Say hi or follow me on Instagram @clean.simple.free or reach out by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com!•••
Dec 08, 202013:22
Ep52: Creating a sense of flow in the home through habits and routines
In this episode we discuss ways to implement habits or routines to create a sense of calm and make our days flow more smoothly.
•••Say hi on Instagram @clean.simple.free or reach out by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com!•••
Becoming minimalist article:
www.becomingminimalist.com/calm/
•••Say hi on Instagram @clean.simple.free or reach out by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com!•••
Becoming minimalist article:
www.becomingminimalist.com/calm/
Dec 01, 202012:56
Ep51: Bringing gratitude into daily life with author Karl Staib
What a great conversation this was! Karl covered so many fantastic topics in this episode including tips to change up our habits and routines, how to live in the present moment, making friends with our inner voices, and of course, how to Bring Gratitude to your day. You can follow Karl on Instagram @digtofly and visit digtofly.com/plan/ to get your free Mindset Plan and start practicing gratitude today. •••Say hi to me anytime via email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @clean.simple.free ••• Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 24, 202026:43
Ep50: How to shop like a minimalist: quick tips from the pantry to the holidays!
This episode touches on giving gifts, how to sustainably use up the food in your fridge, ignoring impulse buys and more! •••Reach out anytime on Instagram @clean.simple.free or email me at clean.simple.free@gmail.com •••
Nov 17, 202012:25
Ep49: Impulse buys, unnecessary purchases, and shopping guilt
Thank you so much to Isabell from Germany for inspiring this episode! You can read more about the dopamine rush from shopping at www.neurotrackerx.com/post/shopping-makes-feel-high •••Reach out anytime on Instagram @clean.simple.free or email me at clean.simple.free@gmail.com •••
Nov 10, 202012:30
Ep48: The eco-fashion renaissance with Marci Zaroff
In this interview my guest discusses eco friendly fashion without compromise, sustainability tips, how to more actively pursue an earth conscious lifestyle, her movie and book recommendations and more! •••For more info visit Marcizaroff.com or follow her on Instagram @marcizaroff and check out her amazing projects in her Instagram bio!••• Say hi to me on Instagram or by email at clean.simple.free@gmail.com or @clean.simple.free!
Oct 28, 202027:23
Ep47: What to do when your partner or roommate is not a minimalist?
When sharing a space with someone, how on earth do we handle living with non minimalists? This episode explores this topic and question, and offers many different ways—peppered with personal anecdotes— to approach and handle dealing with others’ clutter! •••Feel free to say hi or follow me on insta! Thanks for listening:)
•Email: clean.simple.free@gmail.com
•Instagram: @clean.simple.free
•Email: clean.simple.free@gmail.com
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Oct 20, 202012:14
Ep46: Closet clutter part 4 finale - Accessories and when to purchase organizing supplies
Love to accessorize? Me too! Let’s wrap up the series by talking about how to make conscious decisions about our necklaces, hats, shoes and more, as well as rewarding yourself with organizing bins AFTER editing down your wardrobe. •••Feel free to say hi or follow me on insta! Thanks for listening:)
•Email: clean.simple.free@gmail.com
•Instagram: @clean.simple.free
•Email: clean.simple.free@gmail.com
•Instagram: @clean.simple.free
Oct 13, 202009:54
Ep45: Closet clutter part 3 - loungewear, pjs, underwear and gym clothes!
Life’s too short to wear uncomfortable underwear, polyester gym clothes and loungewear you feel less than your best in! •••Feel free to say hi or follow me on insta! Thanks for listening:)
•Email: clean.simple.free@gmail.com
•Instagram: @clean.simple.free
•Email: clean.simple.free@gmail.com
•Instagram: @clean.simple.free
Oct 06, 202014:03