Making the Space Monday

We've been landlords. We've owned homes, including our dream home. We've rented multiple times. And right now? We're in one of our happiest seasons as renters. In this episode, I'm getting honest about a bit of a hot take: owning a home isn't the finish line, and renting isn't a step backward. After living in 12 homes across 6 cities and 2 states, I've learn...

I just got back from the best vacation—a mom's getaway to the South with my best friend. But this episode isn't really about the trip itself. It's about what I noticed while I was there, and how I'm bringing it home into my fall. Because here's the truth: we don't have to wait for vacation to feel calm, present, and alive. This episode is about permission—permission t...

This past summer, I had a wild idea I couldn't stop thinking about: I wanted to homeschool. In this episode, I'm sharing the honest, unpolished story of how we got here—no five-year plan, no Pinterest-worthy homeschool room, just a willingness to ask whether our days actually fit the life we wanted to live. I talk about what our mornings used to look like (hello, rushing and Whac-A-Mole...

Grab your FREE One Space Reset Kit here ! You could have the most beautiful Container Store system in the world. And you'd still see piles of clothes on the floor. You could label everything perfectly. And your kid still couldn't start organizing their room. You could be motivated and intentional. And nothing would stick. What if the problem isn't your systems at all? What if it&apo...

Summer's not even over yet and the school supply displays are already taking over Target. In this episode, I talk through why back to school season doesn't have to mean losing everything that made summer feel good, and how to protect that slower pace on purpose instead of watching it disappear the second the school bell rings. This episode covers: Why the school supply rush hits earlier...

My closet declutter was one of the most popular things I shared during my 30 Days of Decluttering series on Instagram! But here's what nobody tells you, decluttering doesn't automatically fix decision fatigue. I brought my dear friend Amy Casey, a color and style consultant with House of Colour, on to talk about what actually did. In this episode we talk about: Why I'd already had m...

This week's episode starts with a home video night that turned into an unexpected gut-check. Watching old clips of the kids, the toys, the outfits, the different homes we've lived in, it became clear pretty fast: the thing that gets us emotional was never the object in the background. It was the memory itself. This episode digs into why sentimental clutter feels so much heavier than regu...

How to Have an Analog Summer When You're a Tech-Loving Millennial Mom I took a little break. A bigger one than planned. And I'm telling you exactly why — because honestly, the reason is kind of the whole point of this show! This week I'm back with something that's been living in my head all summer so far: the idea of an analog summer. What it means, why I wanted one, and what a...

What My Husband Really Thought About My 30-Day Decluttering Project This one is a little different. This week I'm joined by my very first podcast guest — my husband, Mr. Making the Space — for an honest, unscripted conversation about what the last 30 days of living with my decluttering project actually looked like from both sides. We traded questions, told some real stories, and got into the...

This one is a little different. No decluttering tips. No to-do list. Just a heartfelt Mother's Day message for every mom who is doing so much more than she gives herself credit for. In this episode we talk about: Why Mother's Day somehow always lands during the most chaotic week of the school year The end-of-year overwhelm that so many of us are feeling right now — and why you're no...

Meal planning shouldn't feel like a second job — but for a lot of us, it does! And it's not because we're bad at planning. It's because by the time the dinner question shows up, our brains are already completely tapped out. This week we're getting honest about what's really going on with the meal planning mental load ... and what it actually looks like to make it feel...

If decluttering still feels heavy even after clearing things out — this episode might be why. Because sometimes the clutter in our homes isn't just stuff. It's an old season we haven't given ourselves permission to leave behind. This week we're digging into the things that are already there — the bins, the bags, the drawers full of stuff that made sense then but don't quit...

If you feel like you’re always decluttering but things keep filling back up again, this episode will show you why. Because clutter doesn’t actually start in the drawer—it starts with what’s coming into your home. As I’ve been working through my own 30-day decluttering journey, I’ve been noticing a few common patterns that quietly lead to overconsumption and more to manage than we actually have the...

You know those little things you keep meaning to get to? The drawer. The pile. The basket. The closet. The spaces that do not seem like a huge deal, but quietly sit in the back of your mind all week long. This episode explores how small unfinished tasks can end up taking way more time, energy, and mental space than they should — and how they often follow us straight into the weekend. It gets into...

If routines keep falling apart, it might not be you. In this episode, we talk about why rhythms can be more supportive than routines — especially when life is busy, unpredictable, and far from perfect. Because the goal isn’t to follow a perfect plan. It’s to create something you can actually return to. We talk about the difference between routines, rhythms, and rituals , why small repeatable actio...

Feeling rushed even when nothing is technically wrong? In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of clutter that shows up in the pace of your life — a full schedule, too many tabs open, and the feeling of moving so fast that you miss what’s happening right in front of you. Jackie shares a simple story from a walk that became a reminder to slow down, notice the pace of everyday life, and make m...

Feeling overwhelmed even when nothing looks completely out of control? In this episode, we’re talking about the clutter you can’t always see — the open tabs, unfinished tasks, reminders, and little mental loops quietly pulling at your attention all day long. If you’ve ever had one of those days where it’s not one big thing, just too many little things all at once , this conversation will feel very...

Guests coming over and you suddenly want to clean top to bottom? In this episode of Making the Space Monday , I share my micro reset that makes your home feel guest-ready fast without the all-day panic clean! You’ll learn: How to stop the “I need to clean everything” pressure The simple micro reset approach to shift the mood quickly How decluttering makes it easier to reset without burning out A q...

Start here. In this short trailer, I share what Making the Space Monday is about, who it’s for, and how we’ll begin decluttering what’s taking up space in your home, your head, and your life. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, constantly managing everything, and wondering why you never feel caught up — you’re not alone. This podcast is for you. Each week, you’ll walk away with one practical shift...

You can declutter a drawer… and still feel overwhelmed. You can organize your home beautifully… and still feel like something is off. In this first episode of Making the Space Monday , I’m sharing the moment I realized decluttering alone wasn’t solving the real problem — even when my home looked “perfect.” Because clutter isn’t just about stuff. Sometimes it’s about pace. Sometimes it’s about boun...