Best Emily Mcdermott Helping Overwhelmed Moms Declutter Podcasts (2024)

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165 // Waiting Well in Seasons of Overwhelm - with Erika Diaz-Castro from Her Renewed Strength Co. 40:20

1h ago40:20

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When we are in seasons of waiting, it can often feel like something to be endured, rather than enjoyed. How can we “wait well” even if we’re in a season of overwhelm? How can we find contentment rather than wishing it away? How do we shift our gaze from our circumstances to something greater than ourselves? On today’s episode I’m speaking to Erika …

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164 // Finding Inspiration on the Journey to “Think More and Do With Less” - with Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms Podcast 33:18

6d ago33:18

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Our journeys to a simpler, more intentional life can be influenced by many things - including books, podcasts, our faith, other thought traditions, and more. Today I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Diane Boden from the top-rated podcast, Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews in regards to living a life in the pursui…

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163 // Overwhelmed by Clutter? Take Action with My “5-S” Formula! 10:34

19d ago10:34

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Is the chaos of your home so overwhelming you have no idea where to start? The 5-S formula will help you prioritize and take action so you can start building momentum towards your clutter-free home! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington Ato…

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162 // How to Successfully Set and Reach Goals - Even as an Overwhelmed Mom - with Gabe Cox from Red Hot Mindset 39:26

26d ago39:26

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Do you love goal setting? Or do you avoid it because you’re so overwhelmed and you don’t want one MORE thing to focus on? Gabe Cox is sharing her best tips for realistic goal setting for overwhelmed moms. We chat about how to cultivate a “red hot mindset” through creating our vision, using a “stepping stone” approach to break down big goals, and ce…

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161 // Mom Guilt Be Gone! 5 Causes of Mom Guilt and How to Say Goodbye for Good 15:55

22d ago15:55

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Mom guilt. If you’ve been a mom any length of time, you’ve likely experienced it. But where exactly does it come from, and how do we overcome it so we can actually enjoy motherhood more? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 causes of mom guilt and how we can say goodbye for good! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Mindset: The New Psy…

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160 // Simple Strategies for Intentional Purchasing When You’re Bringing Too Much Into Your Home - My Coaching Call with Natalie Cook (Part 2) 24:37

1M ago24:37

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Today I have the pleasure of speaking to Natalie Cook as we talk about how to be more intentional with purchases, especially when you love clothes and shop often with friends as entertainment. I hope you love this conversation and it can help you identify your own shopping triggers so you can purchase with purpose! Resources Mentioned: Scarcity Bra…

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159 // Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them) 16:50

29d ago16:50

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In a season where we are surrounded by people encouraging “fall hauls”, how can we buy more intentionally? If we can understand these six cognitive biases that marketers leverage to cause us to buy what we don’t need, we can purchase with a purpose! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter An excellent…

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158 // Declutter Your Bedroom Step-by-Step - A Coaching Call with Natalie Cook 33:12

1M ago33:12

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Want to be a fly on the wall during one of my virtual coaching sessions? Today I’m coaching Natalie Cook with how to approach her bedroom! Natalie wants her bedroom to be her sanctuary but struggles with a small closet and too much stuff. I hope you enjoy the conversation! *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coachin…

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157 // 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them) 13:22

1M ago13:22

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A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking caused by the tendency of the human brain to simplify information through personal experiences and preferences. What that means for decluttering our stuff? We hold onto what we don’t need! In today’s episode, I’m reviewing 7 of the most prevelant cognitive biases causing you to hold onto clutter an…

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156 // Simple Chore Systems for Neurodivergent Moms (and Kids!) - with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom 30:53

1M ago30:53

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Have you ever attempted to follow a cleaning schedule - but failed? Do you buy planners and never use them? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chores, cleaning, tidying, or home management in general! We need to create chore systems that work WITH our brain! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom all about her…

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155 // Are You an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel? How Your Tendency Impacts Your Decluttering Approach 12:01

1M ago12:01

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In her book The Four Tendencies, author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin outlines her personality framework based upon how you respond to internal and external expectations. Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels approach decluttering and organizing differently, which Rubin outlines briefly in her book Outer Order, Inner Calm. Today I dive a bit …

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154 // Get Motivated to Declutter with These Simple Steps - with Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free 33:01

2M ago33:01

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When it comes to decluttering and organization, motivation can be a fickle friend. We know why it’s important and we want to feel lighter and less chaotic, but decluttering can be HARD. How do we find - and sustain - the motivation to declutter? Today I’m joined by Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free who is sharing her best tips AND coaching me …

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153 // STOP Buying Stuff You Don't Need by Answering This ONE Question 10:37

2M ago10:37

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❓ Are you constantly decluttering, organizing, and re-organizing your home and feel like you never have time to relax? ❓ Do you love to find a "good deal" and bring things home that you later regret? ❓ Do you have a hard time saying no to free stuff? Decluttering is a time-consuming process, but it's hard to get closer to a clutter-free life if we …

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152 // Getting Family Members on Board, Intentional Purchases, and Capsule Wardrobes - a Coaching Call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta 36:31

2M ago36:31

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Today’s episode is a special treat - you get to listen in to a snippet of my virtual decluttering coaching call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta. Vanessa is a mom of 8 with kids ranging from 24 to 3. She’s also the owner of the Poppin’ Tags Resale Shop in Hillsboro, Texas. Her dream is to homeschool her two littles (ages 3 and 5) and travel the world in a…

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151 // Are You Constantly Putting Off Decluttering? 3 Steps to Get Back on Track 11:47

2M ago11:47

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Do you procrastinate on decluttering? Do you tell yourself you don’t have enough time, or that it takes too long to make decisions about what to keep and what to donate? Or are you like me and struggle to get things you want to donate out of your house? :) Today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get back on track if you’ve stall…

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150 // Decluttering the Unrealistic Expectations of Motherhood - with Danielle Bettmann from Parenting Wholeheartedly 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Imagine this scene: You’re shopping in Target with one child pulling on your leg and the other grabbing random items off the shelves, wailing, “PLEEEEASE Mommy can I have this?” An elderly woman in the same aisle smiles at you and says, “You’re going to miss this, dear! The days are long but the years are short!” Or imagine that you buy a parenting…

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149 // Don’t Miss These 3 CRITICAL Steps When Managing Your To-Do’s 14:07

2M ago14:07

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One of the biggest components of mental clutter is our to-do’s - causes the “thought swirl” that keeps us up at night and makes us feel distracted during the day. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 critical steps you may be missing when managing your never-ending to-do list! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included, which means I get…

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148 // The Power of a “Yes” List to Overcome Overwhelm - with Jessica Jackson from the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast 32:11

2M ago32:11

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, creating a “yes” list - a list of everything you’ve said yes to - is a powerful tool to help you understand why you’re saying yes, what needs to change, and how to get yourself out of chaos. My return guest, Jessica Jackson, has amazing insights to share on this important topic! Jessica is a homeschooling mother of fo…

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147 // 5 Home Management Hacks That Keep My Home Tidy 11:32

2M ago11:32

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Sometimes keeping a tidy home feels like a full-time job - but it doesn’t have to be! Today I’m sharing my top 5 home management hacks that helps keep my home tidy on a daily basis. Resources Mentioned: Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can leave me a voice message here. Scr…

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146 // “Don’t Cause Your Own Chaos” - Reduce Your Overwhelm, Find Contentment, and Embrace Your Season of Motherhood - with Andrea Dekker 28:44

3M ago28:44

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Sometimes when we are feeling overwhelmed, we have to ask ourselves some hard questions, like: “Am I causing my own chaos?” When we understand our non-negotiables and say yes to what aligns with our values rather than what we think others expect from us, we can enjoy contentment in our motherhood. In today’s episode I’m chatting with Andrea Dekker,…

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145 // Using Your Chronotype to Optimize Your Energy - My Interview on the Simple + Intentional Podcast 31:49

3M ago31:49

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When you’re overwhelmed, maximizing your limited energy so you can be more productive is a must! Understanding your chronotype is one way to work with your body so that you can tackle your to-do list more effectively! I hope you love this conversation with my friend Sarah Horgan, creator of the popular Instagram account simple + intentional and the…

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144 // Wardrobe Refresh Remix - My 5 Best Tips for a Wardrobe You Love 19:52

3M ago19:52

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Creating a curated wardrobe with clothes you love to wear every day isn’t complicated! Here are my 5 best tips from my previous episodes to help you with your wardrobe refresh! Resources Mentioned: Try a color analysis from Color Guru - use my special code OVERWHELM for 10% off your order Related Episodes: Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of C…

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143 // Define Your Motherhood Legacy - My Interview on the Mom Made Plans Podcast with Julie Redmond 33:43

3M ago33:43

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When you think of the word “legacy”, what comes to mind? What we leave behind for the ones we love? What if I told you that the legacy we leave our kids is a result of our actions today? In this eye-opening conversation with Julie Redmond on the Mom Made Plans podcast, we discuss the unhealthy coping mechanisms (including scrolling) that I’ve used …

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142 // Calming the Overwhelm in Motherhood - My Interview on the Motherhood Restored Podcast with Natalie Hixson 43:23

4M ago43:23

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How does decluttering and organizing allow us to calm the overwhelm in our lives? In this interview on the Motherhood Restored Podcast, I chat with Natalie Hixson about the three causes of overwhelm, reducing decision fatigue, the power of saying NO and minding our “shoulds”, and much more! Natalie Hixson is a wife, mama to three, and Certified pro…

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141 // Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Mom - My Interview on the Failing Motherhood Podcast 59:59

4M ago59:59

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Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Overstimulated easily? Sensitive to noise, touch, caffeine, or sensory input in general? You may be a highly sensitive person, like me. Being an HSP has impacted my parenting in huge ways, including how I respond to sensory input, touch, and noise (hello, two boys!) In this interview on the Failing Motherhood Podcast…

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140 // Reset Remix: The #1 Habit to Keep Your Home Clutter-Free - Episode Remix with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show 21:23

4M ago21:23

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In this episode “remix” I’m bringing you the best clips from my conversation with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show all about why resets are the #1 habit to keep your home clutter-free. Lisa is a wife, mom of three and cheerleader for anyone wanting to simplify their life so that they can enjoy it more. Lisa first tried living as a minimal…

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139 // Overcome Overwhelm in Your Home With These 3 Decluttering Hacks 10:23

4M ago10:23

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Are you overwhelmed by your home? Does your anxiety rise every time you look around? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 3 favorite decluttering hacks to help you overcome overwhelm and feel better fast! Resources Mentioned: Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me …

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138 // Feeling Frustrated? How to Make Decluttering with Kids Fun! - My Interview on The Busy Vibrant Mom Podcast 32:40

4M ago32:40

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Kids are home for the summer…which means it’s a perfect time to help them with decluttering and organizing their spaces! In this replay of my recent interview on The Busy Vibrant Mom Podcast, I share my best tips and tricks for decluttering success with your kids! Resources Mentioned: My Spotify decluttering playlist (regular) and my Christian wors…

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137 // 5 Steps to a Summer Capsule Wardrobe 14:15

4M ago14:15

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Want to simplify your wardrobe this summer? Curious about whether a capsule wardrobe can work for you? Today I’m sharing my 5 simple steps to help you create a summer capsule wardrobe! Resources Mentioned: **Summer Review Giveaway! ENDING SOON!** Need a little extra cash this summer? Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts …

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136 // 3 Time Management Tips to Get More Done This Summer (Even With Kids At Home) - with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Are you frustrated with not being able to get anything done this summer with your kids at home? You CAN be productive, even in the summer months! In this episode, Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom is back to share 3 time management tips, as well as great activities to keep your kids busy! Resources Mentioned: **Summer Review Giveaway!** Need …

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135 // Stop Procrastination in its Tracks With These 5 Habit Hacks 12:52

5M ago12:52

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Have you been putting off decluttering? Ordering takeout AGAIN because you forgot to plan meals for the week? Is the house a mess because you’ll “do it later”? As a serial procrastinator, I get it! In today’s episode I’m sharing 5 habit hacks to spur you to action, no matter what you’ve been putting off! Resources Mentioned: **Summer Review Giveawa…

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134 // Use the “Assign a Time” Method to Be a More Productive Mom - with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans 29:59

5M ago29:59

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Uplevel your productivity this summer with the “Assign a time” method! In today’s episode, Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans is explaining why this approach is such a game-changer in helping us busy moms get what matters done - without the stress and overwhelm! Julie is a twin mom and host of the Mom Made Plans podcast. She is on a mission to make …

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133 // The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time 19:29

5M ago19:29

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing the exact step-by-step process I use with my clients to help them declutter their homes in less time! Need extra support on your journey? I offer virtual and in-person decluttering and organizing services! Resources Mentioned: Summer Review Giveaway! Need a little extra cash this summer? Have you left a written revie…

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132 // How to Diagnose and Fix Broken Rhythms At Work and Home - with Jeanette Tapley from the Moms at Work Podcast 29:17

5M ago29:17

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Rhythms and routines work great - until they don’t! How do you know if a rhythm is “broken” and what do you do to fix it? On today’s episode, Jeanette Tapley from the Moms at Work Podcast provides practical tips on assessing and repairing our rhythms for more peace and ease. Jeanette is a podcast host, author, speaker, and friend who loves all thin…

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131 // Your S.U.M.M.E.R. Decluttering Plan is Here! 11:56

5M ago11:56

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Need a decluttering plan for summer? Look no further! I’ve got you covered with my 6-step plan to make progress on your decluttering goals, even with kids at home! Resources Mentioned: Interested in developing a personalized decluttering plan for the summer? Book a 60-minute coaching call with me, or let’s get on a free discovery call to see how I …

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130 // Make Minimalism Your Own with Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish 30:05

5M ago30:05

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The term “minimalism” can be a turnoff to those who think that it’s legalistic, restrictive, or requires that you only own a certain amount of stuff. But minimalism has many facets, and it’s a tool that can help you live a more intentional, peaceful life. In this episode I’m joined again by Desirae Endres from the popular podcast Minimal-ish. We ch…

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129 // Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering 14:53

5M ago14:53

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The transition to summer is a great time to kickstart your decluttering efforts. Here are 10 myths about decluttering holding you back, and some mindset shifts to help you stop believing them so you can get back on track! Related Episodes Mentioned: Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with…

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128 // How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast 31:37

6M ago31:37

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Do you feel like you're constantly in survival mode? Do you wish you could calm the chaos and finally live more intentionally? Taking a personal inventory may be the key to taking stock of where you're at right now, understanding your needs, and then moving forward on a path of sustainable self-care. Today's guest is Kari Davis from The Well - Heal…

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127 // 3 Things I'm Doing Now to Make Summer Easier 10:54

6M ago10:54

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Summer is right around the corner. Are you ready? Today I'm sharing the 3 things I'm NOW to simplify and prepare for an amazing summer! Related Episodes: Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast Episode 53: Cleaning Doesn't Have to b…

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126 // Drowning in Toys? Embrace a “Borrow, Don’t Buy” Mentality by Using Toy Libraries - with Lisa Bourven from The Toy Nest 29:27

6M ago29:27

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Did you know that the average American child receives over $6500 worth of toys before they reach their teens (source) but 8 of 10 kids play with 20 toys or fewer (source)? If your home is filled to the brim with toys - most of which your kids never touch - then a toy library may be a solution for you! Lisa Bourven is mom of two and was a stay-at-ho…

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125 // Struggle To Let Go of Stuff? THIS May Be Sabotaging Your Decluttering Success 12:18

6M ago12:18

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Why are some people more emotionally attached to stuff than others? The key may be our attachment styles that were developed from infancy and childhood. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the four attachment styles, how they impact our relationships as an adult, and three reasons why an insecure attachment style may play a part in emotional atta…

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124 // The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen 49:59

6M ago49:59

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Many of the mamas in the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Facebook community have shared that they struggle with ADHD, and many have been recently diagnosed. In fact, Epic Research recently reported that the percentage of adult women who were newly diagnosed nearly doubled in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022. ADHD impacts attention, focus, and impulsive beh…

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123 // 5 Simple Home Management Systems You CAN Stick With 13:35

6M ago13:35

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Is it challenging to get your home management systems to “stick”? Do you get excited to try something new, it works for a few weeks, and then life happens and your systems go off the rails? I got you, mama! In today’s episode I’m diving into 5 simple home management systems you can actually stick with to help your home - and your life - run smoothl…

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122 // How Minimalism and Mindfulness Support Emotional Regulation and Mitigate PMDD Symptoms - with Diane deJesus 27:26

6M ago27:26

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Do you struggle with intense premenstrual symptoms including mood changes, irritability, depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms that prevent you from engaging in your normal life? Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you may have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), which affects 31 million people worldwide. PMDD is a chronic, debilit…

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121 // 10 Unique Clutter-Free Mother’s Day Gifts You'll Love 11:37

6M ago11:37

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Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and sometimes it’s hard to know what to ask for (or what to give someone else) that won’t be a clutter culprit! Here are my top 10 favorite clutter-free Mother’s Day gifts! *FLASH SALE!* Between now and May 12th, I am offering 20% off my in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services for FIRST TIME clients who …

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120 // Intentional Weekend Routines for a Great Week Ahead with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast 28:41

6M ago28:41

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Do you often find yourself with the case of the "Sunday scaries"? Intentional weekend routines are a great way to take back control of your time and go into the upcoming week with confidence! In today's episode, Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast is back for a discussion about her favorite weekend routines to help her prepare! As a prof…

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119 // Too Overwhelmed and Exhausted to Declutter? 3 Mindset Hacks to Motivate You to Get Started Today 14:55

7M ago14:55

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If you are tired of the chaos and want to start decluttering, but are too exhausted to start, these mindset shifts will propel you to action. Leave your excuses behind and grab that notebook and pen - it’s time to clear the clutter! Resources Mentioned: The Living on Less Collection is a curated collection is packed with valuable resources to help …

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118 // Digital Declutter 101 - Simple File and E-mail Organization Tips with Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free 28:32

7M ago28:32

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If you can’t see the screen saver on your desktop because your digital files are out of control and you are drowning in e-mails that keep on coming, today’s episode is for you! Deanna Yates, host of the popular podcast Wannabe Clutter Free is guiding us through how she sets up her “virtual filing cabinet” for digital files as well as sharing some t…

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117 // Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System 11:35

7M ago11:35

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The invisible mental load of motherhood are all the things we carry - planning, inventory, appointments, finances, projects, and more. We constantly feel like something is falling through the cracks because of all we are managing. So how can we declutter the crushing mental load? Today I’m sharing my 5-step system to help you declutter the mental c…

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116 // Simplify and Streamline Your Wardrobe By Shopping “Color First” with Jeannie Stith from Color Guru 31:52

7M ago31:52

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If your closet is overflowing with clothes with the tags still on, shopping overwhelms you because you don’t know what colors look best, or you struggle with impulse purchasing rather than intentionally selecting the clothes that work best for you in your current season - today’s episode is for you! Because shopping - and decluttering - “color firs…

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