How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy | Julia Ubbenga (EP27)

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show. Note: I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! ------------------------- What if the path to peace, purpose, and a more meaningful life begins by letting go—first in your heart, then in your home? In this episode, Julia Ubbenga shares insights from her book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home , revealing how minimalism transformed her mental health, family life, and faith. What happens when you part with 75% of your possessions and still feel like you’ve gained more than you lost? Julia explains how clearing clutter—physical, digital, and emotional—can create space for God, calm, and true abundance. She offers practical tips for starting a minimalist journey, especially for overwhelmed moms longing for simplicity. If you’re craving less chaos and more clarity, this conversation is for you. Links Discussed in This Episode | Previous Episode: When Decluttering Feels Difficult | Julia Ubbenga (EP364) Previous Episode: Let's Declutter: Negative Self-Talk (EP252) Connect with Julia: Website Instagram Book: Declutter Your Heart and Your Home: How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy About Julia| Julia Ubbenga is the author of the book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home: How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy and creator of the blog Rich in What Matters. Her online projects have attracted over 50 million views. Julia helps people let go of inner and outer clutter and reorder their lives around what matters most. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and their five children. 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. Questions | You can contact me through my website , find me on Instagram , Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook . Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy