280: Intentional Rhythms and Routines for a Busy Life with KyAnn Molina

280: Intentional Rhythms and Routines for a Busy Life with KyAnn Molina

Author: Cloud10 October 12, 2025 Duration: 53:48
This week on Minimalish, I’m joined by KyAnn Molina, a wife, homeschooling mom of three little ones 5 and under, and host of the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast.  In our conversation, KyAnn and I talk about the importance of intentional routines in motherhood, especially when you’re juggling work, keeping up with your home, and family life. She shares openly about her own journey with postpartum depression and how it shaped her approach to routines and why mental health and self-care matter so much for moms. We also chat about practical home management systems (like tackling the never ending piles of laundry), how to build rhythms that serve your family’s unique and ever-changing seasons, and the freedom that comes from keeping things simple and flexible. If you’ve been craving more balance and less chaos in your days, then be sure to tune in to this week's episode Links from this episode: KyAnn on Instagram (@kyannandmat) KyAnn’s Podcast: Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms KyAnn’s Free Facebook Community KyAnn’s Website Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website More Episodes on Habits, Routines, & Home Management: Ep. 197:  Layering Routines and "Surthriving" with Tyler Moore (aka the Tidy Dad) Ep. 181: Simple Home Management Routines + Habits (without the Perfectionism) with Kelly Briggs Ep. 145: Creating Daily Rhythms for Your Everyday Life with Katy Lewis Ep. 138: Creating a Laundry System That Works with Amy Eilers Sponsors: Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/minimalish Calm: Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Desirae Endres, Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood explores what it means to carve out a purposeful life when your days are full of family, responsibilities, and the constant clutter of modern living. This isn't about stark white walls or counting possessions, but a practical, compassionate conversation for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the noise. Each episode feels like a thoughtful chat with a friend who gets it, tackling the real-world application of minimalist principles within the beautiful chaos of parenting, work, and personal growth. You'll hear honest discussions about managing a household budget with intention, finding moments for self-care without guilt, and redefining what "enough" means for your family. The podcast digs into how these ideas shape our relationships with our kids, our partners, and our own sense of self, moving beyond theory into the lived experience. It’s for those who love the idea of living with less but need a flexible, realistic approach that makes room for sippy cups and sentimental mess. Tune in for a grounded perspective that values progress over perfection, offering actionable ideas and genuine encouragement for your own journey. This is a space where intentional living meets the everyday, acknowledging that a meaningful life is often beautifully minimal-ish.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood
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