How A Minimalist Lifestyle Can Improve Your Health | Sharon Marcus

EPISODE 20 | Have you ever considered the fact that clutter may be negatively impacting your health? I initially asked Sharon to be a guest on my podcast because I’m OBSESSED with the minimalist tips ‘n tricks she shares on her Instagram page, but, once we got to talking, I realized just HOW connected minimalism is to a healthy diet/lifestyle. I learned soooo much from Sharon and know you will, too! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/minimalistlifestyle

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

• 3:24 – Sharon’s background and impetus for crafting a minimal-ish lifestyle
• 8:06 – The basic ideas behind minimalism
• 11:23 – Common “minimalism” misconceptions
• 13:46 – Sharon’s unique approach to minimalism
• 16:57 – The “undeniable connection” between minimalism and health!
• 18:13 – The link between clutter and stress, obesity, and emotions
• 20:41 – How having fewer kitchen gadgets has actually helped me to sustain a regular cooking + meal prepping practice
• 23:35 – Tips ‘n tricks for becoming more minimal-ish in your own life!
• 29:38 – Sharon’s advice for working with members of your family who aren’t as on board with the minimalist mentality
• 35:16 – Words of advice for anyone just beginning his/her decluttering journey
• 37:27 – Sharon’s minimal-ish approach to the holidays
• 38:21 – An unexpected “greatest benefit” of minimalism for Sharon
• 43:10 – What it means to “invest in your health,” according to Sharon
• 45:06 – My new fave minimalist hack (hint: it involves books!)

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

• Connect with Sharon:
  • Instagram: instagram.com/themomrenovation
  • Facebook: facebook.com/themomrenovation
  • Website: themomreno.com
• Joshua Becker’s books:
  • The Minimalist Home: A Room-By-Room Guide To A Decluttered, Refocused Life
  • The More Of Less: Finding The Life You Want Under Everything You Own
  • Simplify
  • Clutterfree With Kids: Change Your Thinking. Discover New Habits. Free Your Home.
• Zen Habits by Leo Babauta
• Courtney Carver’s books:
  • Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More
  • Soulful Simplicity: How Living With Less Can Lead To So Much More
  • Simple Ways To Be More With Less
  • Mini-Missions For Simplicity: Small Actions For Massive Change
• Desirae Endres’ Minimal-ish Podcast
• simplified.: A Real-Life Guide To Organizing Your Space And Saving Your Sanity by Stephanie Sikora
• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less by Greg McKeown
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here
• Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!
• Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram
• Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram
• Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com
• Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)