Kind Organizing Podcast

For those of us who tend to be hypervigilant or perfection-driven about making the "right" choice, even small decisions like parting with Legos or an old pair of boots can feel overwhelming. In this mini episode, explore why taking that leap to let go...even without absolute certainty- is actually an empowering act of faith and self-trust. Learn how embracing imperfect decisions can boost your sel...

Free Home Pep Talk Library! 15 mini pep talk audios for the holidays and beyond: https://kindorganizing.myflodesk.com/peptalklibrary The Kind Organizing Podcast is going through an evolution, and is now the Encouragemoments podcast! Encourage Moments is a short, uplifting podcast created to give moms little bursts of encouragement in the middle of real life; whether they are caring for kids, manag...

Welcome back to the Kind Organizing Podcast! Today I'm chatting about three super simple ways to remember who you are—especially in those social moments when you feel yourself slipping into people-pleasing mode or forgetting what actually matters to you. If small talk, holiday family gatherings, or being around new people makes you want to take care of everyone else and kinda abandon yourself (bee...

Welcome back to the Kind Organizing Podcast! I'm so glad you're here. In this quick car chat episode, I'm sharing a new and better question I've been asking myself when I catch myself being hard on myself in my home or daily life. If you've ever felt that inner critic whispering, "What's wrong with me?" when something small goes wrong—like trying to assemble Ikea furniture or forgetting to put a t...

In this quick, real-life "car chat" episode, I share the single biggest freedom hack I've discovered after nearly a decade as a stay-at-home mom of three littles. If you're a stay-at-home or work-from-home mom feeling overwhelmed by constant demands, sensory overload, and power struggles, this episode is for you. I dive into why getting out of the house alone, even for just 10 minutes a day, is a...

Welcome to the Kind Organizing Podcast! In this special crossover episode with the Kind Clarity Podcast, I'm sharing real and practical ways to boost yourself—especially if you're feeling stretched thin at home. As a mom of three, a business owner, and someone who's seen firsthand how overwhelming life can get, I dive into the vital practice of self-validation and the importance of refilling your...

How can play transform your family's daily rhythm into a source of calm, connection, and joy? In this episode, I sit down with Mia Wisinski founder of Playful Heart Parenting to explore the magic of playfulness as a powerful tool for parent-child regulation. Mia shares real-life strategies for turning moments of stress or disconnection into playful opportunities—both for you and your kids. Learn h...

What does your self talk have to do with how your home feels? And why is just as (or perhaps MORE) important than decluttering to feel lighter in your home?  Listen to today's Kind Organizing Car Chat as we dive into this game changing, very simple tool that will begin to reduce to resentment you feel at your chores and all the boring housework TODAY. The Home Validation Toolkit audio course menti...

Aaack! First episode back from maternity leave and it is a GOOD one. Entrepreneur, father of 3, husband extraordinnaire, and ultra runner Riley W is on the podcast to chat with me about one of his incredible areas of gifting (truly)- Habit formation- setting them up, sticking with them when they become tedious and having some fun in the process. So glad to be back with you all and can't wait to he...

This episode with Erin Stoll @stylethieffashion was so incredible and chock full of gems I made it into a two parter!!  Today in part two- we discuss the shopping pause and permission, dopamine hits and how to achieve this without spending money, the deeper layers to uncovering our own personal style, not being attached to others' healing journeys and a lot more... This is a must listen if you wan...

This episode with Erin Stoll @stylethieffashion was so incredible and chock full of gems I made it into a two parter!! Today is part one- today we discuss the intersection of home and clothing, honoring who we really are and keeping only what truly works for us in this season and empowering tools to feel good in the body we are in NOW. I could not love her more! And she has not only been instrumen...

Joining me today is the wonderful and warm Shannon Leyko of The Paring Down Podcast and @paringdownpodcast on Instagram! We cover a lot of ground- from clutter, clothing and identity to one of the best doing laundry with kids tips I've ever heard! We discussed our experiences with decluttering and the positive impact it has had on our lives. The struggles with letting go of clothes that no longer...

These are 2 of my favorite decluttering questions to help clarify what you truly love and truly don't- what to keep and what to let go of. We'll start with a:  (1) Mock moving decluttering mindset and then a (2) Clarifying closet question Can't wait to hear your thoughts! E

What a treat to have Ashley with Thee Tailored Life on the podcast today! She discusses not only the ways home organizing can act as self care in our lives, but how we can also begin to balance our TIME better as well.  She is a professional Holistic Home Organizer and just overall incredible human being. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! @theetailoredlife on Instagram and theetailoredlife.com

You guys...this episode is just a goldmine of goodness. Stephanie Dulgarian's background as a teacher has clearly informed her parenting in some of the greatest ways and today she is sharing allll the tips. Here's a synopsis: Engaging Chores for Kids Elena and Stephanie discussed the concept of making chores more engaging and fun for children. Stephanie, a mother of five, shared her approach to as...

Yay!! Let's save some money on groceries! I'm talking today with the champion when it comes to all things saving time and money in the kitchen- Andrea of a Purposeful Home (@APurposefulHome on Instagram) She shares both concrete tips on freezer cooking, meal planning and grocery shopping as well as some great mindset shifts when it comes to these topics. I loved this conversation and can't wait fo...

Hi friends! Quick bonus episode here on Gratitude Tidying and Cleaning- because I've been noticing how much it's been shifting my routine for the better. I definitely want to ackowledge that cleaning and tidying is a lot of work- there is no pressure in this episode to be grateful for that all the time- I GET how challenging it is. But my hope is this will give you another tool for your home keepi...

Therapist, coach and educator Katrina (of @connectingwithkatrina on IG) is back with us again!! Today she's sharing some really (truly) manageable ways to bring nature into our lives and the tremendous benefits this brings for us and for our kids- including things you may not have even thought of like healing for people pleasing and social anxiety. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one......

Elizabeth Van Doren of the Simplist Home (@SimplyElizabethV on IG) is here today to guide us through the senses in decorating our homes for fall and beyond as well offer some tips in both decluttering and making our homes cozy along the way! I LOVE how she blends decluttering and decorating and shows us how these two things can co-exist with eachother to enhance our homes. Can't wait to hear your...

If you run late and you feel consistently bad about yourself for it, this is the episode for you. Whether if you have ADHD or not, it can be a REAL challenge to be on time, which- let's face it- is an issue in our society where punctuality is highly prized. Being on time is important, absolutely, but here are two ways to navigate it with less stress on yourself (and others). After I shared my stre...

Well we just got back from a whirlwind trip to Disneyland with our older kid, and it was a blast- and oddly...restorative? Today I want to share 2 ways I'm going to be simplifying my routines this month- and if you'd like to join me for the second part of it I'd love it. Tune in for details, and let me know your thoughts. Also thank you for your grace on the background noises on this one- my offic...

Being a stay at home mom (SAHM) can be beautifully rewarding and also carries some distinct challenges with it. After some great conversations with a few friends and fellow stay at home parents it felt like something important to begin to address here on the podcast. If you are a SAHM, Here are 3 concrete ways to feel great about YOURSELF and the life season and role you are currently in. Let me k...

It's the first ever Clutter Coaching episode!! This time the question asked was around how to build a decluttering routine with kids, and how to help them when they really don't want to let anything go. Let me know your thoughts, and if you have a question you'd love answered on the podcast email me or send a DM @kindorganizing on Instagram!  

Today Erin McClellan, interior designer and owner of Sparrow Collective Co (@sparrowcollectiveco on IG) is here to chat about ways we can love our home as it is right now- infusing it with warmth and the intention of how we really want to feel in the space. She answers 3 of the questions you submitted and gives both practical tips and ideas that go a few layers deeper than that to help us all feel...

We've been told a messy house contributes to feelings of overwhelm and stress, but have we also been told we're still a good person even when our home is messy? And that it's UNDERSTANDABLE when our home is messy? Well I'm here today to tell you you are a good person, and it IS understandable. Saying home mess causes overwhelm is only half the story- the other half is the validation that it's ok i...