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I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. It’s the third episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E! We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! = > summer planning including our “bucket lists” = > how a...

If you have diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, or live with someone who does, this episode is for you. Today I’m speaking with Jaclyn Paul, author of bestseller Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD . Growing up in a structured environment and other coping mechanisms caused her ADHD to lay dormant until her early 20’s, when her work’s Employee Assistance Program hot...

If your home is meant to be a haven, then your bedroom should be the most peaceful room of all… but is it? If you're tired of stepping over laundry piles, feeling crowded by furniture, or waking up in a space that doesn't feel restful, this episode is for you. Today, we’re walking through a step-by-step process to declutter your bedroom with purpose—so it can finally become the calming, restorativ...

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.   It’s the second episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!   We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! = > prepping for summer (how is it almost here??) = >...

Do you have a hard time saying no to free stuff and hand-me-downs? Do you keep things because of how much you paid for them or “just in case” you need them “someday”? Did you grow up with financial hardship and feel like you have to overcompensate by giving your kids everything they want? My guest today is Brittany Flammer, a financial coach, mom of 5 ages 6 to 15, and an avid budgeter. After year...

🤔 Have you ever noticed that an upcoming move is a perfect motivator to declutter? 🤔 Did you ever realize that one of the best parts of vacation is that you don’t have to worry about managing SO MUCH STUFF?   In today’s episode we’re exploring two unorthodox approaches to decluttering - even if you’re not moving on going on vacation anytime soon!   Resources Mentioned: Articles about the move-ou...

How does living with less allow us to make room for joy? How can we surrender to God to see ourselves as stewards of the gifts he has given us, rather than "stuff managers" bearing the burden of our excess possessions? What does it look like cultivate an "awake soul" with room to expand? Today I’m thrilled to speak to Julia Ubbenga about her new book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home: How a Minim...

My husband never helps me around the house. The kids always leave their toys on the floor. I can’t help with your math homework - I’m just not good at math. I never remember to take the meat out to defrost - what’s wrong with me?   Sound familar? If so, you may be stuck in a fixed mindset and holding limiting beliefs that are keeping you in overwhelm. Today I have Kate House from the Live by Desig...

Is your digital life a mess? Are you unsure what important documents to keep, how to navigate the thousands of photos on your phone, let alone your thousands of e-mails clogging your inbox? Help is here! Today I’m chatting with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer . Shawn has spent the last 17 years helping individuals and businesses get better at using their technology. When not helping...

Some decluttering rules are meant to be broken! If you’re stuck in overwhelm or paralyzed by perfectionism when it comes to decluttering, I give you permission to be a rebel and break these 5 common decluttering rules! Resources Mentioned: Check out my popular free resources 50 Questions Minimalists Ask , as well as my other resources here . Related Episodes: Episode 22: Marie Kondo Didn’t “Give U...

Do you frequently feel overstimulated in motherhood? Do you feel ashamed when you yell at your kids - again  - after you reach the end of your rope in the midst of the chaos? KyAnn Molina has been there, and she learned to build intentional rhythms in her day to lighten her mental load to bring flexible structure to her day. We talk about the important rhythms that can help us balance being presen...

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. It’s the first installation of Coffee and Tea with M&E! We talk about our life in the mom “trenches” and how we’ve been pivoting lately, including: = > dealing with major mom guilt during a recent trip = > the mental chatter of mothe...

What can the Golden Girls teach us about slowing down, saying “no” gracefully, and finding joy in motherhood? Turns out, quite a bit! In Kishshana Palmer’s new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word, she draws important lessons about taking off the “badge of busy”, living intentionally, and finding meaning in beauty in our everyday lives through the classic shows The Golden Girls and A Different World. ...

Have you ever thought: How would a simpler life feel? In my experience, it’s very freeing! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 things that have radically simplified my life. Hope it inspires you on your own simplifying journey! Resources Mentioned: Try a color analysis from Color Guru - use my special code OVERWHELM for 10% off your order Sydney Cummings Houdyshell’s YouTube channel AnyList for gro...

If you are suffering from overwhelm, chronic burnout, and never feeling like you’ll ever get it all done - today’s episode is for you. In her new book Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want , Courtney Carver offers a revolutionary, countercultural concept - Rest First. Not after we’ve “earned it”, but right now. By starting small, practicing self-compassion, and giving...

Are you ashamed of the constant mess that surrounds you in your home? Do phrases like “cleanliness is next to godliness” and the story of the Proverbs 31 woman make you feel like you’ll never measure up? Do you feel like your brain is broken because you just can’t get your act together and “just get organized”? Hope is here, friend. Today I’m chatting with Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean and...

“How do you deal with kids who are emotionally attached to every piece of plastic and paper that comes home with them?” This question comes from someone in my community . In this episode, I share some strategies to help when kids want to keep EVERYTHING. Resources Mentioned: Bluey Episode: Mr. Monkeyjocks Playlist for all episodes about getting kids and family members on board All my podcast playl...

If you’re a busy mom who wants to power up her productivity, look no further! In Part Two of my conversation with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom , she shares the final three steps in her POWER productivity system. Michelle Byrd is a daughter of the King, wife, mom to 3, gym rat, podcaster, coffee enthusiast, health coach, extrovert, and lover of people She’s also the host of a top ranked...

If you’re a busy mom who wants to power up her productivity, look no further! In Part One of my conversation with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom , she shares the first two steps in her POWER productivity system. Come back tomorrow for Part Two! Michelle Byrd is a daughter of the King, wife, mom to 3, gym rat, podcaster, coffee enthusiast, health coach, extrovert, and lover of people She’s...

“I’m fighting so hard for a peaceful home that is clear of clutter. My mind can’t handle the mess. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I take out and how constantly I do tidy ups…The mess keeps exploding and I feel like I’m doing nothing but tidying up from sunrise to sunset.” This is feedback from one of the mamas in our free Facebook group . Can you relate? In this episode, I share 3 steps to get...

If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, it’s hard to get out of the negative thought spiral. What if there was a simple phrase that could pull you out of your circumstances and help you focus on the present moment? On today’s episode, Heather O’Brien and I speak about the simple phrase she uses and how you can implement this practice of gratitude in your own life. Heather is a prophetic healing...

Need to declutter but paralyzed about not knowing how to start? My TRANSFORM system is the exact process I use in my home and with my clients! Let’s transform your home in 2025 together! Resources Mentioned: Decluttering Mindset Playlist (will continue to be updated) To import this to your favorite podcast player: 1. Click on the red “Subscribe” button 2. Click on the red “Subscribe on podcast app...

Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to habits in 2025, what if we took an atomic approach specifically designed for women? What if we celebrated the small wins in our health, relationships, finances, and other areas of our lives? Today I’m joined by Emily Nichols, host of Habit Hack Your Health - a top ranked podcast that helps working moms habit hack their health in less time, guilt free. From...

When we are constantly overwhelmed and in reactive mode, how can we effectively manage our emotions and connect with ourselves and those around us? Tera Wages, CEO of The Connection Codes , is here to help. In this episode she explains how using a tool that takes just 4 minutes a day can help you transform your relationships with your spouse and kids. We also chat about how to get our family on bo...

When it comes to living a clutter-free, intentional life, we often start with our physical belongings. But being intentional is so much more than stuff and can be applied to every area of our lives. In Shira Gill’s new book LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life , she provides a holistic view about how to reduce volume, create systems, and implement habits across a varie...