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The Cozy Minimalism Podcast

The Cozy Minimalism Podcast

By Angie Kikstra

Welcome to the Cozy Minimalism podcast, a podcast that helps guide you along this path towards minimalism and creating a beautiful home that supports and nurtures you.
Using intentional home styling using what you already own and love; We help you create a truly unique space that becomes your place to relax, unwind and recharge. Your home becomes a source of blessings rather than burdens.
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S5 E1 - Happy Holidays, My Friend!

The Cozy Minimalism PodcastDec 23, 2023

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S5 E1 - Happy Holidays, My Friend!

S5 E1 - Happy Holidays, My Friend!

How I made this holiday season even more simple this year.
Dec 23, 202325:51
S4 E5 - Minimalism and Honey
Feb 11, 202308:03
S4E4 When You Feel Attached To Everything
Nov 09, 202211:11
S4 E3 - Dear Angie - Storage Space Desperation

S4 E3 - Dear Angie - Storage Space Desperation

This was a message I received from a reader that stated that she desperately needed my help with her garage. I sent her back a message offering up my Cozy Minimalist in Your Pocket Call for $30 and then realized after that she was looking for advice. Silly Angie! So I turned this into a Dear Angie episode because I know this is a big struggle for many of us. 

Oct 31, 202206:48
S4 E2 On Dropping Off the Face of the Planet
Oct 18, 202206:13
S4 E1 - Dear Angie - Sentimental Struggle

S4 E1 - Dear Angie - Sentimental Struggle

Because I don’t have the bandwidth to do full production episodes right now, I wanted to share this message and my response that came in tonight. I figure this is a way I can help out without getting overwhelmed with the podcast and a need for “perfect”. If you struggle with feeling that EVERYTHING is sentimental, I give you a strategy to follow that will help in five minutes! 💜
Oct 14, 202209:01
The Importance of Taking Breaks

The Importance of Taking Breaks

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May 05, 202121:02
Podcast Break

Podcast Break

We will be back at it May 5th 2021! Keep those ideas coming!
Apr 14, 202102:22
S3 E14 - My Top 4 Easy Plants

S3 E14 - My Top 4 Easy Plants

If you're ready to add some real plants to your home, and you're not a natural green thumb... this episode is for you.

Apr 07, 202130:08
S3 E13 - The Self Cleaning Toilet

S3 E13 - The Self Cleaning Toilet

Sometimes, I say the wrong things. This was one of those times. I got a negative review because of something I thought was funny, but someone else didn't think was funny. But this episode isn't about the review, it's about how I didn't notice something for 6 years and how sometimes we feel unappreciated at home when we are doing all the things.

Mar 31, 202112:04
S3 E12 - The Flame and The Spark

S3 E12 - The Flame and The Spark

Getting too focused on the big and flashy before and afters will bog you down. Focus instead on the tiny spark. Cheer others tiny sparks. Let's start a revolution with this way of thinking on social media. 

Mar 24, 202117:03
S3 E11 - Where To Start

S3 E11 - Where To Start

Struggling at the verrrry beginning of your journey? Ugh, that really sucks, my friend. It can be a tough place to be in if you're spinning your wheels. I promise it gets easier! I give you some juicy tips to help you out at the beginning, even if you're feeling like you'll never make a dent.

Mar 17, 202111:03
S3 E10 - Small Bathroom Solutions

S3 E10 - Small Bathroom Solutions

What happens when you have already minimized all the things in your tiny bathroom and you still can't use it? You focus on function and organizing. Shayla (a cozy minimalist community member) sent me this conundrum. I figured she wasn't alone, so I created a podcast with solutions for her tiny bathroom. 

You can see photos here: https://www.cozyminimal.com/small-bathroom-solutions

Mar 03, 202114:26
S3 E9 - Stuff Shuffling SOS

S3 E9 - Stuff Shuffling SOS

Do you find you aren't decluttering but simply moving stuff from room to room or shelf to shelf? In this episode, I introduce you to a real life phase that is frustrating for lots of people: Stuff Shuffling. I give you three tips to get you moving forward with your process. I got you, friend!

Feb 24, 202116:37
S3 E8 - Enabling People to Remain Cluttered?

S3 E8 - Enabling People to Remain Cluttered?

If you aren’t ready to let something go... DON’T. Some feedback I received from a lady that felt I was enabling people to stay cluttered. I address that today.

Feb 22, 202121:18
S3 E7 - Monotonous Meal Planning Getting You Down?
Feb 10, 202125:54
S3 E6 - Helping Kids Clear Their Stuff

S3 E6 - Helping Kids Clear Their Stuff

I get asked this a lot! How do you help your kids clear their stuff. I’ll give you three general areas to focus on as well as some juicy tips to guide your kids without pulling out your hair or sneaking their stuff out in a garbage bag.
Feb 05, 202130:57
Fling It Friday - broken items

Fling It Friday - broken items

Built off a weekly post that I have done with our Facebook community for 5 years. Let’s tackle one small portion of your stuff and get you some momentum to move forward. Little by little - a little becomes a lot.
Feb 05, 202106:23
S2 - E11 Woahhhhh 2020

S2 - E11 Woahhhhh 2020

I’m reflecting on my year. A little look inside what happened in our neck of the woods and why we left the home we loved and instead found our forever home in the middle of a crazy and uncertain time. I also leave you with what I am doing for the future in 2021! Hold on to your hats, friends.... this is gonna be a wild episode!
Feb 04, 202129:29
S3 E5 - The Importance of Valuing Your Stuff

S3 E5 - The Importance of Valuing Your Stuff

The extreme minimalists or elite minimalists might roll their eyes at this episode... but for the rest of you, this will be game changing for you and your journey to your own level of enough.
Jan 27, 202120:02
Fling It Friday - the closet

Fling It Friday - the closet

Let’s tackle one small portion of your stuff and get you some momentum to move forward. Little by little - a little becomes a lot.
Jan 22, 202107:13
S3 E4 The Opposite of Cluttered

S3 E4 The Opposite of Cluttered

I was scrolling through Instagram and I saw a cute get to know you reel... it reminded me of a client years ago, who’s clutter conundrum changed the course of my life and business.
Jan 20, 202110:10
Fling it Friday - the bathroom

Fling it Friday - the bathroom

Let’s spend five minutes decluttering something easy to help you build momentum and clear some excess stuff outta your home!
Jan 15, 202106:22
S3 E3 A Simple Solution for a To-Do List That’s Super Overwhelming

S3 E3 A Simple Solution for a To-Do List That’s Super Overwhelming

Do you ever feel like you have the worlds longest to-do list but never get anything done?! Me too friend, me too. Well, years ago, I stumbled upon this concept and it has completely changed my ability to get stuff done! I hope it helps!
Jan 13, 202106:47
S3 E2 Foundation Five - Surface Reset

S3 E2 Foundation Five - Surface Reset

The foundational concepts that I have built my signature clutter clearing process on. But these are quick excerpts of 5 minutes or less. I don’t like babbling to fill up time. Short, sweet and to the point. Just like me.
If you’re tired of the concept “just focus on your own stuff” and you want your family to start decluttering. Try this instead.
Jan 11, 202104:23
S3 E1 New Year Resolutions

S3 E1 New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year!!! I don’t do resolutions anymore. Why they don’t work and can be harmful. And I also give you two other options, instead.
Jan 06, 202124:49
Welcome to Season 3

Welcome to Season 3

Four years of this podcast. I’ve decided to let loose a little more. Some of you will like it, some of you might even love it. And I know some will hate it. I’m doing this season for me. I don’t want this to become a chore that I avoid like I have in seasons past. I want to enjoy doing this again. In fact, I want to LOVE doing it so that I do it more! The reason being, is that it will get to those of you that need it the most. I’m not going to be perfect. I will fumble. I hope you stick around. And I hope I we can grow this audience even more to continue spreading the cozy minimalist movement further. Thank you for being here. Angie
Jan 06, 202106:17
S2- E13 What About Trends?

S2- E13 What About Trends?

Oy.... trends. They hurt my heart for you, friend. They exist solely to line the pockets of the people pushing those products. Today, I’m looking at three different trends and how you can combat them in the next few weeks. You’ve got this!
Dec 30, 202027:21
S2 - E12 Foundational Five: Focus On How Clutter Makes You Feel

S2 - E12 Foundational Five: Focus On How Clutter Makes You Feel

The foundational concepts that I have built my signature clutter clearing process on. But these are quick excerpts of 5 minutes or less. I don’t like babbling to fill up time. Short, sweet and to the point. Just like me.
If you’re looking for someone (or a bunch of someone’s) to tell you if your home looks cluttered... you’re doing it wrong. Try this instead.
Dec 28, 202004:49
S2 - E10 Change Your Life with 12 Tiny Things

S2 - E10 Change Your Life with 12 Tiny Things

We deep dive into the book 12 Tiny Things by Ellie Roscher and Heidi Barr.
Dec 25, 202045:16
S2 - E9 Foundational Five: Spectrum of Stuff

S2 - E9 Foundational Five: Spectrum of Stuff

The foundational concepts that I have built my signature clutter clearing process on. But these are quick excerpts of 5 minutes or less. I don’t like babbling to fill up time. Short, sweet and to the point. Just like me. What is the Spectrum of Stuff. Why is it important to know?
Dec 16, 202005:53
S2 - E8 5 Tips For Clearing Out Your Closet

S2 - E8 5 Tips For Clearing Out Your Closet

Have you ever stood in front of your clothes in the closet and felt like you had nothing to wear? Worse yet, have you tried to purge the clothes and ended with a pile on the bed and nowhere to sleep because you burned out before you got done? I certainly have!
Sep 21, 202037:37
S2 - E7 Mini Episode: My Decluttering Voice - Office Books

S2 - E7 Mini Episode: My Decluttering Voice - Office Books

Sometimes it helps to hear what other people are thinking about their stuff to help you process through your own. I go through a small part of my home office in this episode and deal with some books within it.
Aug 09, 202013:09
S2 - E6 A Spatial Reset to get your family on board

S2 - E6 A Spatial Reset to get your family on board

If you’re fed up and drained by following behind your family cleaning and clearing clutter, then this episode is for you.
Jul 06, 202027:57
S2 - E5 Minimalism and Money

S2 - E5 Minimalism and Money

Join me and Shannon Marie Kill a millenial money expert (and minimalist) as we chat about money, budget and minimalism.

May 01, 202030:35
S2 - E4 Where Can I Get Rid of My Stuff Now?

S2 - E4 Where Can I Get Rid of My Stuff Now?

Some of us are a little stuck... we want to declutter a bit but we have nowhere to send our donations because the donation centers are shut down. So what can we do with our stuff?

Me and my pal Allison came up with a list of 7 ways to get rid of your clutter during this time. Some ideas might work for you and some might not, but we are kind of entertaining to listen to!

(If you have been in the cozy minimalism community for a while, you will know Allison because she managed the decorating group as well as the facebook page).

Apr 18, 202022:07
S2 - E3 A Simple & Easy To Maintain Cleaning System

S2 - E3 A Simple & Easy To Maintain Cleaning System

If you want your home to be clean and tidy but don't want to spend hours and hours cleaning it... this episode is for you! My friend Rae joins me to go over a simple yet effective system she created for her own home. I'm excited to implement this in my own home!

Aug 21, 201929:32
S2 - E2 I Don't Like Being Called A Minimalist

S2 - E2 I Don't Like Being Called A Minimalist

In this episode I will cover the most common myths and misconceptions about minimalists.

Aug 14, 201914:38
S2-E1 - A Home That Supports You

S2-E1 - A Home That Supports You

Creating a home that supports you is crucial to your well-being.
Aug 08, 201911:31
S1-E13 - Incomplete Projects

S1-E13 - Incomplete Projects

Incomplete projects... an email issue that was sent to me a while ago.
Dec 28, 201810:18
S1-E12 - The Minimal List

S1-E12 - The Minimal List

If you find yourself searching online for “How many ______ does a minimalist have?” You’re gonna want to tune in to this episode.

Dec 21, 201806:53
S1-E11 - Furniture Arranging 101

S1-E11 - Furniture Arranging 101

In my real life, I’m a Real Estate Staging Consultant and Professional Organizer. I go through people’s homes (prior to listing for sale) and I give them recommendations on how to make the biggest impact in their home on potential buyers Furniture Arranging is the biggest issue I tackle, besides clutter.
Dec 19, 201809:43
S1-E10 - The Pillars of Cozy Minimalism

S1-E10 - The Pillars of Cozy Minimalism

In this episode, I’ve gone rouge. I didn’t follow the regular format and I went over my 5 minutes. But I give you the foundational pillars of Cozy Minimalism, so you can understand a bit more of why I do what I do.
Sep 23, 201814:29
S1-E9 - Sunk Costs

S1-E9 - Sunk Costs

Thinking you can recoup your money from your clutter is going to keep you stuck.
Sep 23, 201810:51
S1-E8 - Sentimental Clutter

S1-E8 - Sentimental Clutter

An introduction to sentimental clutter and how to effectively deal with it.
Jul 12, 201809:15
S1-E7 - Minimizing Based on Values

S1-E7 - Minimizing Based on Values

When we have defined our values, minimizing our stuff becomes easier.


You can get the values list at www.cozyminimal.com/values


May 03, 201806:47
S1-E6 - Cozy in the Kitchen

S1-E6 - Cozy in the Kitchen

In this episode, I give you some ideas to inject some life into your kitchen. Make sure you check out my Instagram feed for examples of people doing this well.
Apr 21, 201808:47
S1-E5 - Quality over Quantity

S1-E5 - Quality over Quantity

Latest episode of The Cozy Minimalism Podcast
Apr 09, 201807:50
S1-E4 - The Shift to Simplicity

S1-E4 - The Shift to Simplicity

Today, we talk about the difference between being caught in the clutter cycle (of constantly decluttering) vs. choosing simplicity and a path to minimalism.
Apr 02, 201807:10
S1-E3 - Decluttering Burnout

S1-E3 - Decluttering Burnout

Today were going to talk about burn out and how to avoid it. I’ll tell you why we get burnt out and I’ll give you the number one solution to protect yourself from burn out. In your mission this week, I’ll give you simple tips that you can apply if you’re already burnt out and you’re looking to recharge.
Mar 29, 201809:39