The Simplify Podcast

Season 1 was the most beautiful journey of unexpected twists and turns! What started as a creative outlet sharing practical tips to simplify life quickly became something so much deeper - conversations with real people about the realness of life. We talked about passions, desires, shame, wholeness, and - of course - JESUS!! He truly is The Way.  As Season 1 comes to a close, I share thoughts on th...

Emilly Cheney invited me on to her podcast, Becoming a Relentless Woman, to chat about all things seasons.  We experience seasons of life, the seasons of nature, and inner seasons led by the ebbs and flows of hormones.  Understanding how to surrender and lean in to the seasons of my life has been one of the most effective tools for simplifying my inner and outer worlds!  I hope you enjoy this one!...

It was so much fun to be on the other end of the interview in this special episode!  I’m sharing a conversation originally recorded for Anne Miller’s podcast, Rethinking Success with Anne, where she interviewed me about one of my favorite themes: the power of seasons. As many of you know, I shifted from years of traveling and homeschooling to living in Mexico for a year, to settling down and worki...

I reunite with travel enthusiast, YouTuber, and full-time RV mom Kelsey Bang. Two years ago, our families set out on grand adventures! While our means of travel look quite different, many of the lessons we've learned along the way are similar! We're catching up on what’s changed, what’s surprised us, and how our lives have been deeply transformed along the way. Kelsey shares what it’s really like...

What do men really think about? What fears, doubts, and pressures live rent-free in their minds? What drives them forward and what quietly weighs them down? After retiring from a successful corporate career, Matt Rutter found a new purpose as a life coach for men, guiding them to create what he calls “Wealth 360.” His holistic approach redefines success, because while financial freedom matters, tr...

What if wealth isn’t just about money, but about power, purpose, and possibility? Aubin Palmer, coach, podcast host, and author of Power Women, unpacks why wealth is truly a woman’s work. Aubin shares her journey from nursing to pageant stages to financial empowerment, what inspired her new book, and how redefining success starts with rewriting our money stories. We dig into the difference between...

Hannah Olson invites us to see motherhood in a whole new light. She shares her powerful message that motherhood is not a job, it’s a relationship, and how embracing this truth can transform the way we approach our homes, families, and ourselves. Hannah breaks down the difference between motherhood as a relationship and caregiving as a job, offering a simple yet profound mindset shift that relieves...

Sharing a personal life update that's stretched my faith, tested my trust, and reminded me that our ways are not His ways.    @thesimplifypodcast

What if the path to a simpler, more aligned business was written in the stars? Sabine Sorendo, astrology-inspired business systems strategist, teaches how the cosmos can guide your business decisions. Sabine merges astrology with practical systems to take the guesswork (and mindset drama!) out of running a business. She walks us through real-time examples, showing how planetary placements can reve...

In this empowering episode of the Simplify podcast, I'm joined by Andrea Wilde. She's a lifelong entrepreneur, private coach, retreat leader, and champion of women living fully and freely. Andrea is on a mission to help the wives of entrepreneurs step into their own leadership, create meaningful lives, and, as she says, LIVE BIG. We dive into the beauty and challenge of embracing both the grand ad...

Before becoming a fulfilled life coach, Denita Bremer led a shame-filled life with a hot husband, three very healthy kids, and membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near Denver, Colorado. She learned a holistic approach to healing and success, which she shares on her podcast, If I’m So Blessed, Why Can’t I Feel Good? Denitabremer.com Instagram Facebook If I'm So Blessed, Wh...

Not resonating with Instagram fitness models, diets, or the narrative that exercise is a punishment for poor eating habits? Anne Miller, coach and founder of Rethinking Success, unpacks what success really means when it’s rooted in self-trust, alignment, and holistic health. We chat about: Why health is not a race—and how to find your own rhythm. How to stop outsourcing your worth to diet culture...

Motherhood is full of contradictions, unspoken struggles, and sacred moments we often don’t talk about. In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Alex Fales, for the honest mom conversation we’ve all been craving. We talk about caregiving, ownership, shame, and the real experiences that so many mothers carry quietly. The inspiration for this episode came from the viral clip of Chappell Roan sayi...

While I never meant for "the sacred pause" to become a thing, it's catching on with my friends and Instagram audience! I'd call it something else but it truly has become a sacred time in my day where I pause everything and tune in!    On this episode of Simplify, I answer the commonly asked question among new followers and listeners: "What is this sacred pause?" and share how powerful just 3 minut...

I sit down with Alicia Wood and Megan Teerlink to talk about money, motherhood, and what it means to live in alignment with God’s abundance. We each come from different seasons and stories: I’ve been mostly a stay-at-home mom, earning sporadically, and have discovered that contributing financially can also be an energetic offering. Megan runs a thriving coaching practice while homeschooling her fo...

What if the secret to financial freedom starts with loving your life right now? In this conversation with licensed financial planner and advisor John Lawrence, we dive into the surprising connection between happiness and wealth. We talk about why enjoying your life as it is today is one of the most powerful moves you can make for your financial future, and how shame around money quietly influences...

What if it was possible to never yell at your kids again? What if the root of your biggest parenting triggers isn’t your child’s behavior — but your own unhealed shame? Crystal Haitsma, formerly The Parenting Coach and now the host of The Art of Shame-Free Living, joins us for an eye opening conversation and shares how shame shows up in motherhood and how it quietly fuels our reactions, our exhaus...

In this episode, I’m joined by Lacey Jervis, a Christ-centered somatic practitioner, for a deeply moving and soulful conversation on healing — not just in mind, but in body and spirit. We explore: What somatic work really is, and how it differs from traditional “top-down” approaches How trauma is stored in the body — and what happens when it’s finally released Why Jesus belongs in the center of ou...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Curtis from Full Plate Plan to talk all things dinner — not just what’s on the plate, but how to simplify the entire process so you can actually enjoy your evenings again. We dive into: Why the “What’s for dinner?” question doesn’t have to feel like a daily crisis How to create a simple, repeatable dinner system that works for your family Smart and sustainable w...

If Pinterest systems don't work for you ... listen to this!  In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Converse, founder of Calm Cottage Coaching and an ADHD home + systems coach helping moms find more flow and function in their everyday lives. Together, we unpack the real reasons why “working harder” isn’t always the answer — and why trendy Instagram organizing hacks often don’t lead to sustainable...

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Kaelynn Priest — sales and messaging coach — to talk about building businesses that support your real life, not compete with it. We explore how to simplify your marketing with soul-aligned messaging, create systems that serve both your business and your home, and trust God more fully in the way we show up and sell. From breaking free of algorithm-driv...

In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Jillian Clothier, a life-first business coach who helps women align their outer world with the truth of who they are inside. With over 20 years of experience in routines, rituals, and redefining success, Jillian reminds us that “choosing you is the most selfless thing you can do.” We talk about: How to create rhythms that support your soul—not just your...

In Part 2 of my conversation with life coach, yoga instructor, and podcaster, Kristen Rutter, we explore how to make prayer more personal, aligned, and meaningful—without losing reverence for God. Kristen shares her heart on what it looks like to approach Heavenly Father with both deep respect and authentic vulnerability, creating a relationship that’s intimate and life-giving. We also talk about...

What if prayer wasn't something to check off your to-do list, but an open, ongoing conversation that brings you home to yourself, others, and God? In this episode of The Simplify Podcast, I’m joined by life coach, yoga instructor, and podcaster, Kristen Rutter, to explore how simplifying prayer can transform not just your faith—but your entire life. Kristen shares her personal journey of breaking...

In this episode, I sit down with coach, author, and podcaster, Amber Lee Smith, for a soul-stirring conversation about desire—what it really means, why it matters, and how to start reconnecting with what you truly want. We talk about the courage it takes to admit your desires, how to build an expanded vision for your life, and how desire is actually one of the most powerful tools for growth, align...