In episode 38, Melissa and Kate team up with 4 other lady podcasts to chat about community. The two share their thoughts on building online community, ways to find your people online, and the value of believing in abundance over scarcity. Let's jump in!

The Cohesive Home Q&YAY is a quick and feisty chat with Melissa and Kate to kick your weekend off right. In this episode, the two answer the question: “As a mom I find it hard to meet other like minded mamas. Do you have any advice on how to make this easier?” Listen to the full episode to hear their answer as well as what they're reading and thinking about this week or read more below: Cohesive Homies Community Groups: sign up online, make some new friends, and build your...

We're back with a follow-up to our popular Episode 11: Planning. In this episode we share our favorite ways to plan and stay organized while raising kids and juggling all the things we do. We talk about how our ideas of organization and planning have changed since last year and what's new for each of us. Head to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/37 for show notes and to sign-up for all latest Cohesive Home news! Melissa loves her padfolio, which she got from Target, and making lots of...

Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for Melissa and Kate? In Q & YAY Episode 3 the girls chat candidly about what a normal day looks like for each of them. They share about homeschooling and juggling three kids each while keeping a podcast going, spoiler alert: it involves coffee. #momlife  For show notes go to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/qandyay003 This episode is brought to you by Patreon. Head to Patreon to support the Cohesive Home Podcast!

Is it fall yet? In a land of pumpkin spice lattes and cozy throws, Kate and Melissa chat about a different way to create comfort in this week's episode. Calling it "homeyness," the two mamas talk about what really makes them feel at home and the art of creating that feeling yourself. Find show notes and subscribe for updates at cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/36 

How do you deal with a partner who is a maximalist? In this Q & YAY episode, Melissa and Kate answer a listener's question on how to deal with a partner who will not declutter and share a surprising perspective. They also chat about their current favorite podcasts and music you should know. Listen now or read more below: It's not on our timing Deal with your own stuff first before requiring that of your partner We can’t change people, bottom line. Change comes from within! Kate...

What did you want to be when you grew up? In this episode, Kate and Melissa look back at their childhood dreams and compare them to where they are now. They also chat about their own kids' dreams, how to help your kids believe in the possibilities of dreaming big, and also why it matters to do it as a family. Head to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/35 for show notes and to subscribe to the latest episodes and updates! Thank you so much to this episode's sponsor: KIND Snacks! Head to ...

Join Kate and Melissa for the first ever Q & Yay, a short chat where the two answer a listener question, share what they're loving right now, and update you on Cohesive News. These super short episodes are the perfect kickstart to your weekend and will be posted every Friday! On this first episode, Melissa and Kate answer the question: “How can I edit my creative ideas so I’m not running into a rat race of my own creation?” Listen to the episode to find out more! Find show notes at:...

What does the practice of minimalism look like 5 years later? In Episode 34, Melissa and Kate kick-off the third season with a look back at their minimalism journeys. The two share what they got right, what they wish the had done differently, and the advice you need to know if you're just starting out simplifying. Head to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/34 for show notes, to sign-up for updates and hear the latest podcast episodes, now airing two times per week!

After a few weeks off from recording, Melissa and Kate are back chatting about the value of self-care in their daily routines. They share how they establish better self-care habits, the importance of postpartum self-care, and how to reset after major changes. Sign up for updates and the latest episodes at cohesivehome.com!   Check out our Cohesive Homies Group board HERE!

Some dreams just take time and perseverance; on this episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share practical tips for staying the course. They chat about the benefits of community, communication, and flexibility. They also make a big announcement at the end of the episode! Talked about in this episode: The Cohesive Home Family Philosophy Worksheet ...and cat hair. Sign up at cohesivehome.com for the latest podcast episodes and resources.

Katrina Onstad, Canadian journalist and author of "The Weekend Effect" joins Kate on the podcast to chat about how to create a happier and more relaxed weekend. She shares the latest research as well as her own personal experiences, and you'll love this laid-back chat about the importance of a relaxed childhood for your kids, how to cut back on work AND be more productive, the value of getting out in nature, why being social (in person) matters, and more. Visit Katrina on her website Buy...

Big changes equals big purging: In this episode Melissa welcomes Kate back to the podcast after her maternity leave. The friends chat about Kate and her new baby as well as Melissa's new home and how these big life changes are prompting some much needed decluttering sessions. But how do they tackle it all? Listen and find out!   Things we chat about: Melissa's blog: Ourpeaceofwildthings.com Kate's blog: Thestreamlinedlife.com The Rich Roll podcast

From Canada to Argentina (and beyond) in an Earthroamer: Josh and Jenna are the inspiring couple behind the website Nomad Yoga Family. Although the couple had it all--you know, a thriving yoga studio, their dream home, beautiful children, and plenty of international travel--they decided in 2015 to sell-up and embrace a nomadic lifestyle. They now live in an Earthroamer with their two kiddos and travel to yoga studios throughout North America and beyond to offer business consultations and to...

From California Dreaming to East Coast Homesteading: in today’s episode, Melissa chats with the family behind the homesteading blog and YouTube channel Sew the Land. In 2016, Lorraine, Jason, and their daughter, Penelope, moved cross-country from California to North Carolina in search of fertile land and a new dream. From working in the fashion industry and computer drafting to becoming new homesteaders, the couple has embraced a life of gratitude, minimalism, and connection to the land. ...

Cait Flanders is a finance blogger, a minimalist, and the co-host of the Budget and Cents podcast. In 2011, she decided to get serious about paying off her 30,000 in debt and began blogging her progress. When she paid off the last of it in 2013, she further experimented with hacking her life by successfully completing a two year shopping ban, got rid of 75% of her belongings to live more simply, and started the podcast Budget and Cents with Carrie Smith. To catch the latest episodes of the...

What makes a cohesive home? In the 30th episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share tips for identifying your family’s values, creating a happier home, and living simply. They reflect back on the last year of podcasting and offer encouragement for your journey, wherever you may be on it. Subscribe to the podcast on cohesivehome.com or your favorite listening app to catch the latest episodes!

Johnny cakes, locusts, and creating homes: in episode 29, Kate and Melissa share the lessons they've learned about living simply from reading the "Little House" book series with their children. The two chat about everything from free-range play and responsibility for kids, keeping foods simple, and the risk with buying things on credit. Melissa also shares some exciting news, and Kate gives an update on her pregnancy. Head over to cohesivehome.com to subscribe and receive an email for the...

Simplifying our homes by choosing quality over quantity: in this episode, Melissa and Kate start a new series in which they chat about applying the philosophy of "less but better" to the family bathroom. The two share how they have simplified their bathrooms over the years and ways in which they are consciously choosing better products and avoiding consumerism. Kate and Melissa also share their love of Turkish towels and chat about a minimalist company worth checking into: the Bali Market....

Toss the 10 step decluttering guides and tailor your simplicity approach to YOUR Values: In this episode, Melissa and Kate explore the idea of family-sized minimalism inspired by individual values. They walk you through the steps of figuring out your own values and how to purposefully apply them to your home and life. The two also chat about the impact of living simply with children and practical tips for implementing minimalism in a family home. For updates and new episodes, subscribe to the...

Would you ever give up social media? In this episode, Melissa shares how she recently deleted her Instagram account and what life has been like post-social media. Kate shares her own struggles to cut back on tech use and the two mamas refer back to a previous podcast episode on technology, Episode 3. Kate and Melissa share some of the reasons why going tech-light is in alignment with living minimally and why you should evaluate your own use. Practicing minimalism is about more than getting...

The mamas chat about the must have items for your baby and why you should consider going minimalist with baby gear. Whether you don't have kids or have a house full of them, you'll enjoy this lighthearted and silly episode on the benefits to starting your family out with a minimalist mindset. Kate and Melissa also share about Basal Baby, a new subscription bundle service for newborn clothes and give out a special discount code for the Cohesive Home community. Subscribe on iTunes or our...

In this episode, the two couples chat about what it takes to achieve dreams while also raising a family. They share their stories as well as chat about what it means to be in a supportive partnership, how it's not always possible to chase dreams and what to do in the meantime, and the role of individual dreams vs. family dreams. The husbands, Brandon and Kirk, also share some words of wisdom for supporting a partner starting a new business and their tips on how to mix marriage and business....

In Episode 23 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa share their thoughts on simplifying resolutions and instead encourage you to focus on internal change. They chat about the ups and downs of 2016, popular resolutions for 2017, and ways to make habit changes an intentional part of your everyday instead of once a year. The CH mamas also review the new  "Joy of Less" journal by Francine Jay and give the details for a giveaway. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch the latest...