The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

One of life's biggest challenges is closing the gap between who we are and who we want to be. And how do we close that gap? By growing boldly and believing in ourselves. Sure, we all feel wobbly as we meet new obstacles and figure out what matters to us. But as we learn to trust in the wisdom we've earned from everything we've faced, steadiness comes—we just have to believe it's real and it belong...

We all have different definitions of the word "home." Some think of a house filled with family and friends, with love and laughter. Others think of a physical place, like sitting on a sandy beach or hiking in the mountains. But Emily defines "home" this way: it's the space where you feel like your best self. From time to time, Emily will share ideas about what it means "keep a home" and build a sp...

In our circle of people, friends are some of the most special—after all, they're the family we choose! But as we get older, making friends (and keeping them) doesn't feel as easy as it used to be. Kids, careers, life obligations, you name it: sometimes the simple work of keeping everything going doesn't leave much room for friendships. We're not casually bumping into people we know at our lockers...

On The Simplified Podcast, we want to give you practical tools to help you build a life you love. One of the ways we'll do that is by helping you create calm and clear clutter from different parts of your life. And today, we're asking you this: have the words, Gosh, I'm so stressed, rolled around your mind this week? We've all been there. We're constantly working, loving, cleaning, caring, organiz...

As kids grow up, parents have a lot of responsibility to walk them through hard conversations. And no conversation is as awkward as "The Talk." Oh yes, that Talk—the one where your mom pulled you aside with hushed tones and anatomically correct drawings about your changing body that made you want to squirm right out of your chair. But you know what? The Talk doesn't have to be the cringe-worthy co...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Simplified Podcast ! Throughout the show, Emily will take you by the hand and help you think about some of the pressure points in your life—like overwhelm at home and work and in your relationships—and give you tactical tools to bring more calm and confidence into your days. Emily kicks off her brand-new podcast by laying all the cards on the table and aski...

Do you feel like your life needs a bit more breathing room? Do you miss a calendar that had more blank space, or a to-do list with fewer items to check off? If you're thirsty for a fresh way of living with more joy and less overwhelm, then you've come to the right place! Creator of The Simplified Planner®, bestselling author, and mama of three Emily Ley invites you to The Simplified Podcast, a bra...