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*TOP 1% PODCAST FOR MOMS* I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you’re running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry? Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find proven and practical ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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❓ 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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These 5 bins keep my home clutter-free as they help with the inflow - and outflow - of stuff. You don’t need to plan a trip to the Container Store - you probably have bins you can use at home! Let’s dive in! Resources Mentioned: Sign up for the Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms weekly newsletter Check out these stackable paper tr…
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Are you constantly sacrificing your own needs for others? Do you feel depleted, but aren’t sure how to get to the root of your own needs? In today’s episode, Teresa Wiedrick from The Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast is helping us develop effective self-care boundaries so that we can nurture the nurturer. Teresa Wiedrick helps the dissatisfied, ove…
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Spring is the perfect time to declutter our homes - and also our heads and hearts! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 things I’m decluttering from my head and heart to live lighter! Resources Mentioned: My recent Becoming Minimalist article - Minimalism’s Missing Piece Related Episodes: Episode 110: The Connection Between Simplicity, Self-Worth, and…
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