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If you’ve fallen off the decluttering wagon, don’t despair! These 3 questions will help get you back on track and supercharge your decluttering success. Resources Mentioned: Don’t miss out on the Chaos to Calm Summit happening from January 29 - February 2! Get your free ticket here . Related Episodes: Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home! Episode 48: The ONE Thing That Yo...

Do you usually feel like you’re drowning and have no idea how to stay on top of your day? Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast is here to help! Michelle is a mom of 3 elementary middle school kids & wife to an amazing guy.  She helps Christian working moms have more time in their week so that they can pour into themselves and their families.  When she’s not time management coaching...

If you struggle to declutter and have tried all the tips and tricks, you may need a mindset shift. On today’s episode, you’ll learn the 5 mindset shifts that can help you discover your deepest why and give you the momentum you need for your decluttering journey! Resources Mentioned: Workbook for 5 Mindset Shifts To Help You Let Go of Clutter REMINDER: I’m having a 100K Giveaway to celebrate 100K+...

Does the word “budget” make you cringe? Do you desire to spend money more intentionally, pay down debt, and also have the flexibility to buy that Starbucks latte? Alli Williams is here to help! Debt-free at 25, Alli married into $154,000 worth of debt and quickly developed a flexible financial plan to help her and her husband pay off debt and reach their goals. Alli is the mom of 2 boys and is the...

Lacking the motivation to declutter? These 10 shocking statistics may make you feel differently about your stuff and provide the motivational boost you need! Resources Mentioned: 100K Giveaway! If you love the show and want the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, here’s what you need to do! Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if yo...

Simplifying and streamlining your home to support you and your family members is incredibly important - but even moreso if you have family members with disabilities or special needs. On today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Alana Frost from Alana’s Organizing. We talk about how she has simplified, streamlined, and organized her home to support her husband who has a spinal cord injury,...

I always say you need a system around your stuff…especially the stuff coming into your home. Today I’m sharing my 6-step plan to stop the S.T.R.E.A.M. so you have can calm the chaos and spend less time decluttering! Resources Mentioned: 50 Questions Minimalists Ask Related Episodes: Episode 64: Jumpstart Your Decluttering in 4 Simple Steps with Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough Episode 68: 4 St...

What would you do with an extra 5 hours a day? How would you be able to show up for yourself and your family? Do you find yourself escaping the overwhelm of your life by turning to your phone? Are you afraid to look at your Screen Time stats? On today’s episode, podcast and business coach Stefanie Gass shares her compelling story of how phone addiction was negatively impacting her health and relat...

Does the new year fill you with hope, or with overwhelm about everything you didn’t accomplish in 2023? Today I’m sharing the ONE mindset shift that is changing how I approach 2024 that will help you overcome overwhelm for good. Resources Mentioned: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins (and a quick overview video ) Atomic Habits by James Clear This blog post dives a bit deeper...

Right now you are likely experiencing the post-holiday glow…or the post-holiday spending hangover. And even if you didn’t blow your budget in 2023, you may struggle with impulse purchases. The average American spent $151 per month on impulse purchases in 2023 , or over $1800 in a year. If spending money more intentionally in 2024 is one of your goals, today’s episode with Meghan Dwyer is for you....

I’ve been pursuing a simpler, more minimal lifestyle for almost a decade and have learned a lot along the way. But hosting this podcast continues to teach me something new every week! So here’s 23 things I’ve learned about decluttering in 2023. Last days of my GIVEAWAY! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screenshot of the revi...

What is the connection between our nervous system and how we experience motherhood? How can we process and release our emotions in a healthy way and then teach that to our children? How can we proactively manage our triggers so we can feel less overwhelmed? These are just some of the questions I am diving into today with Michelle Grosser. Michelle is a Nervous System Expert, Certified Master Life...

These are a few of my favorite things... Newsflash - minimalists like myself aren't allergic to stuff, or spending money on things that will make our lives better! Today I'm sharing the five things (some of them are even free!) that have helped declutter my mom life!  GIVEAWAY ALERT! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screensh...

What does it mean to be a “cyclone” mom? It means that regardless of external circumstances, you can get your power from a calm center. Today Danielle Thienel from the Peaceful Mind Podcast for Busy Moms is sharing three critical mindset tools that can help you overcome overwhelm - including embracing the “B minus” mom, understanding that overwhelm is a vibration in your body and how your thoughts...

If you feel like you’re spending WAY too much time cooking, cleaning, and picking up after the little (and big) humans that you share your home with, today’s episode is for you! Here’s three mistakes you need to stop making so you can spend more time on what matters to you. Resources Mentioned: GIVEAWAY! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 202...

What are the keys to developing sustainable systems that work for you and your entire family? Today Laura Hernandez, mom of 10 and founder of Mama Systems , is sharing her knowledge about systems including laundry, meal planning, errands, chores, and much more! Laura is a wife and mama to 10 amazing people. She is the founder of Mama Systems, a coaching business that helps mamas bring peace to the...

If you’ve listened to one episode or all 79, you’re in for a treat today! I’m breaking down my 5-step formula for decluttering success - by following what I call the 5 C’s! Resources Mentioned: Check out my nine free resources on my website , including ones to help you with simplifying, decluttering, and living a more intentional life! Related Episodes: Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing...

When we are stressed and overwhelmed, planning is usually the first thing to go by the wayside. But intentional planning doesn’t have to take up a ton of time, and can have incredible benefits! In today’s conversation, I’m talking again with Sarah Horgan from Simple + Intentional about her best tips for intentional planning to combat anxiety and overwhelm. Sarah is a full-time teacher, mom and wif...

December is almost upon us, and it’s the “snowball” effect of craziness until the end of the year. Are you stressed out yet?? On today’s episode, I’m giving you five much needed permission slips to help you enjoy this holiday season rather than dread it. I hope it blesses you! Resources Mentioned: I offer Custom Poetry Services Experience Gift Ideas   Related Episodes: Episode 13: Dreading the Inf...

I never thought I was an angry person…until I became a mom. Throughout my own journey with anger, I’ve sought out therapy (including EMDR), medication, and the support of other moms who have gone before me on this journey. I still have moments where I’m triggered by my kids, but things are much better thanks to consistent daily habits that help me with my anger and stress. Today’s guest, Elizabeth...

The secret to a joy-filled and clutter-free home is simple…but not necessarily easy. It’s something that I’ve learned on my decluttering and minimalism journey and I’m so excited to share it with you today! Resources Mentioned: Cycle of Minimalism blog post Related Episodes: Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts Episode 1: My Story of Overcoming Overwhelm Episode 25: F...

When our family life is chaotic, flexible systems and using the power of habits and habit stacking can help us survive - and even thrive - in the most difficult seasons of our motherhood - especially if our kids have special needs. Today I’m talking to Katie Keene, homeschooling mom of five, about her experience balancing everything by leveraging the power of simple systems. Katie Keene is the hos...

Part Three of your frequently asked questions is here! Today we’re chatting about the connection between perfectionism and procrastination, what to do when you don’t have the energy to declutter, and how to create SIMPLE systems that you can stick with! Missed Parts One and Two of this series? No worries! I’ve got you, mama! Episode 69: Listener Questions Answered! Where Do I Start Decluttering? I...

“Show me your calendar, and I’ll show you your priorities.” How does our calendar reflect what matters most to us? How can we simplify our schedules and be more intentional so we can focus on what matters most? These are just a few of the things we chat about on today’s episode with Sasha Star Robertson.   Sasha is an Intentional Living & Biblical Mindset Coach for busy Christian moms, wife of...

We’re back for Listener Questions Part Two! Part One was so much fun , and today I’m answering your questions about how to approach a cluttered room that overwhelms you, what to do with too many toys, and how to deal with “generous” relatives giving you stuff you don’t need! Resources Mentioned: You have one more chance to submit a listener question for our FAQ series! E-mail me at info@simplebyem...