Managing family finances can feel overwhelming - especially when you’ve been conditioned to believe that working more is the only path to financial security. In this episode, Diane sits down with financial coach George to talk about simplifying money management, creating practical financial systems, and building long-term freedom without sacrificing your quality of life.

George shares how he and his wife developed a values-based approach to budgeting, investing, and debt payoff that helps couples work as a team while still allowing for guilt-free personal spending. Together, they discuss the importance of auditing subscriptions, investing early to outpace inflation, and creating a clear financial mission so every dollar has a purpose.

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George Thomas is the CEO and founder of Financial Freedom Builders, a financial education and coaching company that helps individuals and families take control of their money and build lasting wealth. With nearly 20 years of experience, George has guided countless families in eliminating debt, increasing savings, investing wisely, and creating clear plans for financial independence. Known for simplifying complex financial concepts, George teaches practical, judgment-free money strategies that are easy to understand and apply in everyday life. He is also the creator of Freedom Builders Academy, a self-paced program designed to help families build strong financial foundations from home.

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If you’ve ever decluttered your home only to find the mess creeping back weeks later, you’re not alone - and it’s not a willpower problem. In this episode, Diane sits down with Katy Wells, author of Making Home Your Happy Place, to explore why traditional organizing methods often fail busy moms. After realizing clutter was keeping her from connecting with her toddler, Katy began uncovering the deeper emotional and behavioral roots behind accumulation. We talk about why some spaces feel impossible to manage, what “good enough” really looks like in a home with kids, and how to stop tying your self-worth to the state of your home.

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• Book: How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don't Have to: An Encyclopedia for Ditching Your Emotional Baggage
• Eli Harwood
• Connect with Katy:
• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Making Home Your Happy Place: A Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm

Katy Wells, author of Making Home Your Happy Place: A Real-Life Guide to Decluttering without the Overwhelm, created Holistic Decluttering—an approach that tackles clutter at its roots and pairs it with simple, sustainable systems. As host of The Maximized Minimalist podcast (5 million listens), Katy helps families break the cycle of clutter that keeps coming back. Her work has been featured on NBC News Daily, Martha Stewart, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple and more. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband and two sons.

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!

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.

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Did you know that shopping won’t solve your style struggles? If it did, you wouldn’t be struggling with a closet full of nothing to wear. The ultimate style solution starts with a mindset shift. Joining me today is former Hollywood stylist, Jammie Baker. Five years ago, she ditched the red carpet lifestyle to create a virtual styling business. Jammie empowers real women to find their unique style because she knows it’s not just about the clothes you wear, but the life you live in your clothes. Dressing from a mindset of appreciation and acceptance for your body will not only improve your experience with getting dressed but it will also boost your confidence.

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• Diane's Resource: EarlyBird CBD (Use code: MMP at checkout for 20% off of your first order)
• Beneficial Resource: Book: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
• Connect with Jammie:
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• Instagram
• Facebook

Hi, I’m Jammie Baker. I help on-the-go moms feel confident and capable through thoughtfully curated wardrobes.

After years as a Hollywood stylist - working with clients like Kerry Washington and brands like the NBA - I realized my heart wasn’t in dressing celebrities. I wanted to support everyday women, especially moms, because that’s where real life (and real closets) live.

I saw how rigid fashion “rules” and boxed styling services left women frustrated - owning plenty of clothes, yet feeling like they had nothing to wear and still falling short of their goals. Style, I learned, isn’t just about what you put on - it’s about how you show up in it.

So I stepped away from the red carpet to build a virtual styling business for real moms. Through my signature Momiform™ program and virtual styling services, I help women define their personal style and move through life with more ease and confidence.

And along the way, I share my very real motherhood journey with my son, Max.

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!

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.

Are tantrums and meltdowns really the same thing? Most parents treat them as interchangeable - but the difference matters more than we realize.

In this episode, parenting expert Tia Slightham returns to the show to help us rethink what’s actually happening beneath our children’s behavior. She breaks down the key distinctions between tantrums and meltdowns, explains the deeper “why” driving these moments, and shares how our responses can either escalate or ease the situation.

Tia also introduces her powerful Behavior Needs Roadmap - a practical, easy-to-use tool that helps parents identify unmet needs before behaviors spiral. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or unsure how to respond in the heat of the moment, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and actionable steps you can use right away.

• Diane's Resoure: Book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
• Podcast: Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31
• Previous Episode: How to Get Your Kids to Listen - The FIRST TIME You Ask | Tia Slightman (EP413)
• Connect with Tia:
• Website
• Instagram
• FREE Golden Time Guide
• The Parenting With Purpose Method, 12 week coaching program

Tia has a Masters in Early Childhood Education, certified in Positive Discipline and has worked with kids and families for over 20 years. She is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the daily struggles to build a strong parent/child connection.

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!

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.