SIMPLE + INTENTIONAL, decluttering, intentional living, habits, decluttering tips, minimalism

Have you ever thought about what your priorities are? Maybe you know what they are but are you actually living in alignment with them? Maybe health or family are a priority but how much time and energy are devoted to actually focusing on them? For many of us, we can list of what's important but our actions don't back it up. Jessica Human realized her life was not reflective of what matte...

Struggle is our biggest teacher. Join me this week as I share some of my struggles and the lessons I've learned from them that have allowed me to completely change my life. Sometimes the Universe knocks on our door politely and other times it barges right in. 2024 has been a barge right in year. And although I'm still taking it all in, I'm grateful for all I've learned and exci...

This week's guest, Laurel Makowem, is not only an absolute delight to listen to but also incredibly inspiring. A wonderful example of how mindset can either hold us back or propel us forward. Have you struggled to change your relationship with money but just keep finding yourself back in the same cycle of overspending, feeling disempowered or overwhelmed? Laurel will convince you to spend tim...

Have you shied away from minimalism, as a lifestyle, because it seems overwhelming or you aren't into the white walls? My guests this week will help you to see it differently and embrace all the beauty and benefits of minimalism. Kelly Foss and Lauren Morley are The Millennial Minimalists and they are passionate about helping others see why minimalism as a lifestyle is the greatest gift. From...

How do we know what to keep and what to cut? The editing process is a balance of asking simple, essential questions and cutting back until we get to what really matters most. You're not going to want to miss this conversation. My guest this week, Elisabeth McKetta, will inspire you to keep asking good questions until you find yourself with just what you want and just what matters. Elisabeth d...

My guest this week, Suzanne Searcy Johnson is going to leave a lasting impression on you. Reminding us of these valuable lessons; to embrace the process of life, to build connection and that seeking simplicity isn't new! After reading Charles Wagner's book The Simple Life,  she pulls from it the most vital lessons. Pairing it with her poetry she created  A Vital Simplicity , the kind of...

As busy moms + women, we are carrying a heavy load and our brains are FULL! That popcorn brain that has us jumping from thing to thing to thing, feeling scattered and tired. What if you could reduce your decision fatigue and start taking action in ways that FEEL good? My guest this week, Emily Nichols of Habit Hack Your Health teaches us how habits are the key to building an intentional life, beco...

We often talk about our homes in terms of decluttering but what can design thinking offer us? My guest this week, Interior Designer Eleanor Graves, shares how we can shift our thinking and approach our spaces like a designer to create more functionality and reduce friction. This episode will have you thinking about your space in a whole new way and up before the end moving things to make your home...

If you only listen to one episode, then please let it be this one! Self worth is the root of everything. If we don't have a strong sense of our worth, it's going to show up in our lives. Whether that's through overspending, accumulating clutter, in our relationships or elsewhere. And my guest this week, Meadow DeVor, shows us how we can build our self worth and honour ourselves by r...

Have you ever thought, if I just had more money THEN I'll be happy? This week's episode is here to help you let go of that thought and recognize all the goodness your life already holds. Dive into the research with Jeff Golden as he shares all he's learned from over 10 years of research on happiness. You'll be shocked at how little money impacts our overall happiness. Tune in t...

I just loved this conversation and you will too. Annemarie Stolting of Let's Slow Down shares how transformative slowing down has been for her life and how we can all find ways to lean into the sparkle of our lives and let what matters shine. Annemarie's gentle and authentic voice will have you wanting to shed the excess before the episode is over. Grab a cup of tea, a cozy corner and sl...

Elisabeth Beams was an overwhelmed mom, tired of snapping at her kids. So she decided to do something about it. After discovering the amazing power of simplifying + decluttering, Elisabeth shares what she's learned on her Instagram account @balancingbeams in hopes of helping other women find the peace of simplicity. Hear and be inspired by Elisabeth's story of how she radically declutter...

Are you often seen as strong and having it all together but really you're overfunctioning on a daily basis? Setting boundaries and supporting your self care a WIP? Then this week's episode is for you. My guest Alex Mufson takes us from understanding the importance of our health to understanding our human design and how we can leverage it to create a more intentional way of living. You do...

Environment matters. It has such a profound impact on our lives, what we create and how we feel. This week's guest, Alejandra G Brady, gives us an overview of what Feng Shui is (and you can listen to me say it wrong the whole episode long) and how we can make some simple shifts in our homes to create more of what we want. You'll love how Alejandra makes connections to the things we have...

If you have ever struggled with decluttering and finding the right motivation to start, this week's episode is for you. Laura Forbes Carlin of Inspired Everyday Living shares some insightful perspective shifts as well as some practical tips to get you started. Her clear connections between the life we want and the clutter we own will have you clearing out your clutter before the episode is ev...

What is the currency of an hour?  In my conversation with Hannah Brencher we dig into the idea of discipline, how much can we really focus on and the freedom that comes with unplugging. This is such a rich conversation on how we can all, on whatever scale works for us, trade some of our screen time for what really fills us up. So if you’ve had a moment where you’ve felt unfulfilled by your device...

Raise your hand if you find money overwhelming, even a little. Most of us do or have at some point because none of us were taught about how to understand, use or manage our finances. This week's guest, who happens to be one of my best friends, Andrea Thompson from Modern Cents, is going to help simplify them for us. With over 20 years experience in the financial industry, she believes in appr...

Have you ever heard that saying ‘thoughts create your reality’ and cringed a little? Had the thought that’s a little too woo woo for me? Well my guest this week is going to convince you to start paying attention.  Lori Rogers shares her personal story of transformation from worry wart to joyful and optimistic, thriving through the power of shifting her mindset and dwelling in positivity. Join us t...

From feeling overstimulated by our clutter to valuing our bad experiences for how they shape our lives to tossing aside the idea that any of us are 'behind' in life. My guest this week, Shannon Leyko of Paring Down shares her wisdom on how to embrace our lives, uniquely as they are. And in that journey, find real contentment and satisfaction with less. Instagram  @paring_down Website •••...

A positive mindset, well established systems of self care and ways to cultivate both are a necessary part of developing an intentional way of living. Self care can get shouldered quickly in motherhood but when we do that we're forgetting it's immense impact. On our lives and how we feel, how able we are to show up and be present and how habits of self care are essential to growing our in...

Living in an amazing age where we can take as many photos as we want and have it at the tip of our fingers, leads to thousands of media files piling up on us. Join me this week as I chat with Amanda Littlecott all about how we can stay on top of our digital files, bring our photos off our devices and enjoy our memories now. Amanda Littlecott YouTube Nixplay Frames ••• Love the show? Leave a five s...

Myquillyn Smith AKA The Nester, my guest this week shares some of the incredible lessons from her new book, House Rules.  She is the perfect guide to help you intentionally create a home you love. Her advice is fuelled by her authentic kindness and it strips away the intimidation factor in making decorating decisions for your home. Ready to feel empowered in decorating your home? Tune in to get st...

Minimalism sometimes gets a bad rap. Like you have to follow some predetermined process and live a certain way to be considered minimalist. Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish shares how to make minimalism your own, how to make intentional decisions to create YOUR version of your best life and the softness and simplicity that comes with simplicity - not the rigid structure we might perceive it to be C...

 Does the word 'budget' give you shivers? Or are you struggling with debt but can't figure out how to live life and get it paid off? Alli Williams of FinanciALLI Focused is your girl. Her no nonsense, straightforward approach plus her non-judgmental attitude make where to get started clear. Check out this week's episode to hear Alli's hopeful message and practical tips to...

As moms, self care is a struggle. We can have the best intentions but with little ones to care for, sometimes our best laid plans get interrupted.  So how do you make self care happen? Listen to this week's episode to learn how to give yourself the care you need in this season of life. ••• Love the show? Leave a five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple Podcasts — it means the world to me and helps...