A Pleasant Solution: Embracing an Organized Life

In this milestone 50th episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mikki Gardner, a conscious parenting coach, bestselling author, and host of the Co-Parenting with Confidence podcast. Mikki's journey from navigating a challenging divorce to becoming a beacon of guidance for moms seeking a new approach to co-parenting is truly inspiring. Mikki unveils her powerful three-step framework –...

In this captivating episode, I had the pleasure of chatting about purpose, passion, and entrepreneurship with Amber Guyton, owner of Blessed Little Bungalow. Amber takes us through her journey, highlighting the need to put personal well-being first in a world where business usually takes the lead. We dug into the challenges of self-reflection, the art of setting boundaries, and the continuous danc...

As we conclude 2023 and usher in the New Year, I'm excited to introduce a concept that I use myself and with clients.: "From this day forward." This phrase becomes a deliberate boundary, separating past habits from the intentional choices shaping your future. Whether you’re organizing your home or establishing new routines, ‘from this day forward’ is a mindset shift that allows you...

As someone who’s navigated this journey first hand , I understand the reluctance and difficulty in broaching conversations about future care for parents . In today's episode, I share three crucial takeaways on how to center your parents when discussing what’s next for them and their belongings. Drawing from my experience talking with my mom, who’s living with dementia,  I'll guide you th...

Calendar management is challenging for most of us (especially when multiple people are involved!) In this episode, I discuss insights from The Fair Play Method, and I explain how my husband and I divide calendar responsibilities at home. I invite you to question default gender-based roles around calendar keeping, and reconsider the dynamics in your household too. Sharing the chore load also involv...

On this episode, I’m joined by Kenika Williams, a home and lifestyle connoisseur and founder of Tidied by K. Kenika's mission is all about helping high-achieving women and families create intentional, functional, and streamlined living spaces, allowing them to present their best selves to the world. Listen in as Kenika shares her journey from a lifelong educator to a professional organizer an...

It’s my pleasure to welcome Stefani and Alexa, the two brilliant co-founders of SortJoy home organization products. SortJoy is a brand that aims to transform spaces through simplicity and calm. Its commitment to sustainability and multifunctionality shines through in its thoughtfully designed product line which features Sculpted Bins, Flex Bins, the Jamie Bins, and much more. Their emphasis on emb...

Welcome to Episode 43, where we unravel the transformative power of adopting a mindset of organization.. In this episode, I draw from a poll among organizing experts, to uncover the automatic thoughts shaping their perspectives.  Tune in as I challenge conventional notions around organization, highlight the impact of our perception on our spaces, and explore the intricacies of an organized perspec...

As we approach the holiday season, a time traditionally filled with joy but often laden with unspoken expectations, it's important to dissect the intricate web of relationships. From the milestones and life transitions, we must keep track of the intricate dance of appreciation and acknowledgment, how much we perform the emotional labor of kin work plays a role in our well-being. Listen in as...

This week,  I'm joined by Elise Bowerman. Elise is the founder of Birth Humanity, a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher and a practicing birth and postpartum doula, who is deeply committed to transforming the way we care for women and babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. She believes in helping mothers embrace the sacred rites of passage they experience, creating a foundation...

First, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for your incredible support. Thanks to your listening, reviewing, and sharing, this has propelled "A Pleasant Solution: Embracing an Organized Life" into the top 50 of podcasts in my category. I'm immensely grateful for your time and feedback and I'm thrilled to have you on this journey. On this episode,...

I’m mixing things up a bit today. This episode is a replay of one of my free, public workshops from this year and it's all about emotions. Emotions are central to our lives, yet we're rarely taught how to understand and navigate our feelings effectively. That's where I come in, providing valuable insights and practical solutions. Join in as we unravel the profound relationship betwe...

Welcome to Episode 38, where we're about to embark on a journey into the heart of your home: your kitchen. From bill paying to meal prep, homework to socializing, we'll explore the wide range of activities that unfold in this vital space. We use our kitchens for much more than cooking these days, yet deep down many of us are holding on to traditional beliefs around cooking, family dinner...

Today I’m joined by Leslie Josel, an award-winning ADHD student and parenting coach. Leslie is an author of three books, creator of the award-winning "Academic Planner: A Tool For Time Management," and an internationally acclaimed speaker. Global Gurus has recognized Leslie as one of the top time management experts in the world for seven years running! In 2004, Leslie founded her company...

In today's episode, I’m excited to welcome someone who has been an inspiration to me in my journey as a Clutter Coach. Shira Gill is a globally recognized home-organizing expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Her process and tool kit applies to everyone regardless of budget and lifestyle. It has been spotlighted in numerous publications, including Vogue, Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV, H...

Frazzled is another descriptor for the mental and emotional load. For me, frazzled feels like a dense brain cloud. When I’m frazzled I can’t even seem to make the simplest decisions. My mind is cluttered, and I’m not 100% aware of it. In today’s episode I’ll outline how when feeling frazzled becomes the norm it affects your body, well-being, and relationships. I’ll also share my process to recogni...

In our productivity-oriented culture, there’s so much focus on the to-do list. Keeping track of what you’d like to accomplish is helpful, yet when we use it as a measuring stick of success it can be disheartening. Instead, I prefer redirecting my brain toward what I have already completed each day. In today's episode, I will outline why I believe to-do lists are problematic. Then, I’ll share...

Today, I'm talking about procrastination. It's a tool you can use to increase pressure on your output, but it's not who you are. Most folks who use procrastination know that they do it. The difficulty occurs when you add a layer of self-judgment and shame for putting a task off. This makes procrastination painful. Understanding why you use it and how you’re actually increasing your...

In today’s episode, I discuss feminist parenting and gender roles with Catherine Bailey. As a former lawyer and policy advocate, Catherine’s expertise in cultural and societal expectations led to the founding of her company, Think or Blue . Through her work as a Certified Fair Play Facilitator, Catherine helps parents and caregivers break free from outdated gender norms, feel more supported in par...

Today's episode is a conversation with a former client, Sade Curry. Sade is a dating coach and hosts the podcast Dating After Divorce . She invited me to a discussion on her podcast, which turned out to be a beautiful recollection of our work together. Sade dedicated a year to transforming her relationship with clutter, and her results are profound. If anyone wants a fuller testimonial of wha...

Today’s episode is the second of two introductory episodes about The Fair Play Method. The Fair Play Method is a trading card game designed to rebalance the chore load within the home so that everyone saves time and mental energy. First, I will give an outline of the basics of the game. Then, I share my take on Eve Rodsky’s four rules of Fair Play: All Time is Created Equal, Start Where You are No...

I’m genuinely excited to bring you today’s topic, an introduction to The Fair Play Method. Eve Rodsky developed this unique time and anxiety-saving systematic approach to the labor we all perform within our homes. The Fair Play Method is a card trading game that forms the basis for discussing who does what within the domestic sphere. So on today’s episode, I’ll outline a few of the key concepts of...

Today’s episode is about the process of letting go and how to clear space, literally and figuratively, for what you actively need. I am proud to be a certified Deep Dive coach. The Deep Dive philosophy centers on embodiment and the belief that emotions, bodily experience, and intuition are key sources of wisdom for our life choices. So there isn’t just one way to let go. Embracing an organized lif...

Whether you're well into the journey of embracing an organized life or at the very beginning of it, revisiting your morning and evening routines is always a great and impactful practice. We measure the passing of time in days. Therefore, having a conscious simple start and end to your day creates space to reflect upon this larger journey of life that we're all on together. Creating a str...

Today’s episode is about digital estate organizing. I welcome Kate Hufnagel, also known as the “Digital Wrangler,” to discuss how to make it fun and hip to talk about getting your affairs in order. Kate specializes in educating individuals and families on modern-day estate planning, and how technology can make it a more complex process.  Tune in as Kate shares her high-tech know-how and passion fo...