Best Emily Mcdermott I Help Moms Declutter Podcasts (2025)

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176 // Feel Like You’re Tidying Up ALL THE TIME? 3 Steps to Get Off the Tidy Up Hamster Wheel 14:20

5m ago14:20

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“I’m fighting so hard for a peaceful home that is clear of clutter. My mind can’t handle the mess. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I take out and how constantly I do tidy ups…The mess keeps exploding and I feel like I’m doing nothing but tidying up from sunrise to sunset.” This is feedback from one of the mamas in our free Facebook group. Can yo…

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175 // Declutter Anxious Thoughts with This One Simple Tip - with Heather O’Brien from the Heal from God Podcast 31:20

1h ago31:20

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If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, it’s hard to get out of the negative thought spiral. What if there was a simple phrase that could pull you out of your circumstances and help you focus on the present moment? On today’s episode, Heather O’Brien and I speak about the simple phrase she uses and how you can implement this practice of gratitud…

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EP390// Frustrated Trying To Build Routines That Work? 3 Steps To Create Routines That Work For You! 34:17

7h ago34:17

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Are you feeling frustrated trying to get the kids out of the door in the morning? Is trying to fit in all the daily tasks getting overwhelming? Is it a struggle to get dinner on the table? Do evenings feel like a hot mess? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the episode for you! We are going to be going back to basics this mo…

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EP389// Surprise! A Special Gift For Your Tween Girl: With Guest Linsey Driskill 27:37

4d ago27:37

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Today you are in for a treat! Recently I connected with Linsey Driskill from the For Girls Like You company at MOMCON 2024 in Denver. The For Girls Like You company is an amazing non-profit organization dedicated to minister and encourage tween girls. Through a magazine specifically designed for tween girls, and so many other resources, For Girls L…

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174 // Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method 15:30

5d ago15:30

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Need to declutter but paralyzed about not knowing how to start? My TRANSFORM system is the exact process I use in my home and with my clients! Let’s transform your home in 2025 together! Resources Mentioned: Decluttering Mindset Playlist (will continue to be updated) To import this to your favorite podcast player: 1. Click on the red “Subscribe” bu…

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173 // How Atomic Habits Can Transform Your Mom Life in 2025 - with Emily Nichols from Habit Hack Your Health 28:14

12d ago28:14

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Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to habits in 2025, what if we took an atomic approach specifically designed for women? What if we celebrated the small wins in our health, relationships, finances, and other areas of our lives? Today I’m joined by Emily Nichols, host of Habit Hack Your Health - a top ranked podcast that helps working moms habit…

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EP388// Feeling Overwhelmed With 2025 Planning? 3 Easy Steps For Busy Moms 28:24

14d ago28:24

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Welcome back - happy 2025! Are you finding yourself overwhelmed reading all the New Year’s emails? Feeling pressured to create new goals? Every time we turn around it seems like we are bombarded with “new year, new you.” Don’t get me wrong, it’s important to reflect and to create new achievable goals for 2025. Let’s do it in a way that gives oursel…

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EP387// Why Is Your Brain Holding You Back From Decluttering? With Guest Emily McDermott 28:50

25d ago28:50

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Are you feeling frustrated when you try to declutter items? Are you holding onto things you know you won't use? Do you feel defeated because you want to keep everything? Today we are going to talk about seven cognitive biases or ways our brain tries to simplify our experiences, that can be preventing us from decluttering and getting rid of stuff. W…

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172 // Clear Relational Clutter, Regulate Your Emotions, and Resolve Family Conflict Using the Connection Codes - with Tera Wages 37:08

28d ago37:08

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When we are constantly overwhelmed and in reactive mode, how can we effectively manage our emotions and connect with ourselves and those around us? Tera Wages, CEO of The Connection Codes, is here to help. In this episode she explains how using a tool that takes just 4 minutes a day can help you transform your relationships with your spouse and kid…

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EP386// 5 Quick Mental Self-Care Practices for Moms During the Busy Holiday Season 25:04

1M ago25:04

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We are officially in the busy, yet fun, magical season of Christmas! This season often feels like a race to the finish line instead of a time of contemplation and reflection on our Savior’s birth. As moms we feel overwhelmed keeping up managing the house, getting dinner on the table, the astronomical load of to do tasks, new errands to run and thin…

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EP385// Feeling Overwhelmed With Christmas Activities: 3 Steps To Enjoy December 30:26

1M ago30:26

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We are officially in December! It’s time to enjoy the holiday twinkling lights, smell fresh trees, snuggle up with a warm beverage, and all the things! Now as we jump into all the things you might be getting overwhelmed with the number of Christmas activities, so today we are going to continue to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to h…

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EP384// How to Have a Peaceful, Joyful December with Difficult Family 19:33

1M ago19:33

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We are now in December! Wow, time flies by. Hopefully you had a wonderful Thanksgiving eating yummy food and spending time with family and friends. Today we are going to continue to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the Christmas season. In this episode we ar…

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171 // Overcome Overwhelm by Reducing Volume, Lowering the Bar, and Redefining Enough - with Shira Gill 35:52

1M ago35:52

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When it comes to living a clutter-free, intentional life, we often start with our physical belongings. But being intentional is so much more than stuff and can be applied to every area of our lives. In Shira Gill’s new book LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life, she provides a holistic view about how to reduce volume, create…

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EP383// Black Friday Prep: How to Shop Smart and Stress-Free In 3 Easy Steps 20:34

2M ago20:34

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Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully you are enjoying yummy food and time with family today and this week. This is such a special holiday that more and more gets skipped as we blow by on our way to Christmas. It’s important to take time today to think about what you are grateful for, and the little things that we forget to thank God for…health, family, ma…

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EP382// Gift Giving Made Easy For Busy Moms! 34:04

2M ago34:04

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As we get closer to Thanksgiving and Black Friday you are probably thinking about Christmas gifts and all the people on your list. It can be stressful picking out gifts, finding a good gift that someone will love, and actually purchasing, wrapping and sending the gift! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the…

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170 // 5 Steps to Prepare for Holiday Guests When Your House is a Mess 12:53

1M ago12:53

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Hosting for the holidays? Freaking out because your home is a disaster zone? Don’t fret! Follow these 5 steps to get ready for holiday guests FAST! Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and t…

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EP381// Finding Holiday Joy Amid The Chaos: 3 Strategies For Busy Moms 29:25

2M ago29:25

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As we get closer to Thanksgiving I’m sure you are starting to think about Christmas shopping, gifts, decorations, time with family, Christmas cards, and the long list of activities that are peppering your calendar. Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less …

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169 // Finding Contentment in a World of Comparison with Courtney Florey from Declutter and Dwell 28:22

2M ago28:22

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Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., where we give thanks for all our blessings and remember what matters most. Unfortunately, we are still heavily influenced by ads that bombard us multiple times a day and the unrelenting comparison that plagues us due to social media and not feeling "enough". How do we cultivate contentment in a world of comparison…

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EP380// The One Reason Why Moms Are Exhausted: The Invisible Mental Load 49:05

2M ago49:05

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As we gear up for the holiday season, how are you feeling? Are you feeling more exhausted than usual? Do you find yourself struggling with patience? Are you dreading opening up your email to find yet one more to-do item on your already busy plate? Me too! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To …

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168 // Embracing Slow Living and Cultivating Contentment in a Hustle-Driven World - with Stephanie O’Dea 37:33

2M ago37:33

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As we snowball to the end of 2024, how can we slow down and find contentment? How can we Simple Look Only Within and shut out the voices of comparison? Stephanie O’Dea, New York Times best-selling author and host of the Slow Living podcast, is sharing how a slow lifestyle can bring you peace and ease and how we can opt-out of hustle culture as over…

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167 // 15 Decluttering Rules To Help You Conquer the Chaos 16:38

2M ago16:38

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Feeling stuck and unmotivated to declutter? Pick one (or more) of these 15 rules to help you declutter your home more effectively. My personal favorites are the 12-12-12 and the 90/90 rules! Resources Mentioned: Want to find the podcast episodes that will be most helpful for you? Join the Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Facebook …

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EP379// Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? Easy Holiday Hacks To Decorate Your Space 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Last episode we talked about how to declutter your space. This is the second part in this two part series focusing on decorating. Once you declutter your space you are ready to decorate for the holiday season. So brush off those papers and projects on your dining room table and get ready to set the table for Thanksgiving. Just as a reminder we are …

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EP378// Easy Holiday Decluttering Tips For Busy Moms 33:53

2M ago33:53

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It’s officially the holidays! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season. In this episode we are going to talk about practical ways to declutter your home quickly and easily, so that you can deco…

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EP377// Stressing About Holiday Meal Prep? Quick Tips 30:31

3M ago30:31

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It’s officially the holidays! Welcome to the roller coaster my friends! We just finished Halloween, so the year is over….jk. Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season. In this episode we are goi…

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166 // Why Compassionate Time Management Matters - with Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius 41:55

3M ago41:55

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Do you feel like a failure because you are constantly behind? Do you have a stack of planners collecting dust and a to-do list that overwhelms you? You don’t need to hustle. You don’t need to “crush” the day. What you need - what we all need - is a disruption to the toxic productivity paradigm. In Kendra Adachi’s compassionate time management appro…

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EP376// Do You Want To Know The Secret To A Stress Free Holiday Season? 27:08

3M ago27:08

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It’s officially the holidays! Today we are going to continue our six week series to help you get ready for the holidays. To be able to have more peace and feel less overwhelmed, so that you can actually enjoy the holiday season. In this episode we are going to cover the one secret to a stress free holiday season. There are so many things going on o…

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

3M 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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EP375// Are You In A Season of Waiting? Be Encouraged With Guest Erika Diaz-Castro 33:00

3M ago33:00

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Today we have an incredible guest, Erika Diaz-Castro! Erika is a Christ follower, wife, mama, and graduate student at Dallas Theological Seminary. She’s a life coach for Christian women and is the founder and owner of Her Renewed Strength Co., which exists to get more women in the Word of God. She hosts Her Renewed Strength—The Podcast, where she h…

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EP374// Holiday Time Blocking: Set Your Season Up for Peace In 3 Easy Steps 32:59

3M ago32:59

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I’m so excited to be back podcasting! I have missed talking with you guys! I have some brand new content from coaching a really fun group of women. We worked on strategically restructuring their schedules, and solving their unique time management problems. I realized that I love diving in and strategically coaching my clients in their quest to try …

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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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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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EP373// The Number One Technique To Calm Your Overwhelm And Frustration As A Busy Mom: With Guest Rachel Fernandez 51:49

5M ago51:49

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Do you want to know the number one technique to calm your overwhelm and frustration as a busy mom? Today we talk with guest Rachel Fernandez about how to calm your nervous system and help you move from fight or flight into a regulated state where you can relax and pivot. Rachel is an anxiety management coach and host of the Ditch Mom Anxiety podcas…

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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EP372// How To Follow Your Dreams When You Have No Time: With Guest Lisa Michaud 54:05

5M ago54:05

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Do you ever shoot down your dreams before they even start? Maybe you are too busy running through your day getting kids off to school, working, making meals, driving carpool to slow down and reflect on your dreams. In this episode I”m chatting with Lisa Michaud, a coach, speaker and powerhouse of inspiration. Lisa shares her story of a serious heal…

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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