247 // Why You Can’t Let Go of Your Clutter (And How to Finally Get Rid of it Without The Guilt) - my interview on No Guilt Mom

249 // One Mindset Shift That Makes Decluttering Easier

Decluttering can be hard because it seems like a constant tension between two things: holding on and letting go. But there is one mindset shift that has helped me break free of the prison of this dichotomous thinking. Resources Mentioned: 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Related Episodes: Episode 204: Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/204-hate-to-feel-wasteful-3-ways-you-brain-tricks-you-into-keeping-what-you-don-t-need] Episode 223: Become Unstoppable in Decluttering with These Critical Mindset Shifts - with Tracy Hoth from The Organized Coach Podcast [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/223-become-unstoppable-in-decluttering-with-these-critical-mindset-shifts-with-tracy-hoth-from-the-organized-coach-podcast/] Episode 238: Three Common Decluttering Roadblocks (and How to Overcome Them) [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/238-three-common-decluttering-roadblocks-and-how-to-overcome-them] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

248 // Swedish Death Cleaning as an Act of Love - My Interview on Paring Down

I’m so excited to air my conversation with Shannon Leyko on her podcast Paring Down [https://shannonleyko.com/paring-down-podcast] all about Swedish Death Cleaning. The crux of Swedish death cleaning is taking care of your stuff and your affairs now so your loved ones aren’t burdened with it after you pass. It’s an act of love that we can do now, even if we’re not towards the end of our lives. Shannon and I discuss: • What types of things to declutter and organize today in the off chance we pass away unexpectedly • What is "the sign up list" and how does it preserve your family's relationships? • What book do we recommend to help you through the process? Resources Mentioned: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson [https://a.co/d/080ZYOm2] 5 Simple Steps to Start Swedish Death Cleaning [https://simplebyemmy.com/5-steps-swedish-death-cleaning/] Related Episodes: Episode 65: Could Swedish Death Cleaning Be the Decluttering Motivation You Need? 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/65-could-swedish-death-cleaning-be-the-decluttering-motivation-you-need-5-simple-steps-to-get-you-started/] Episode 61 - 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vzg7g-14be318] Episode 232: The Secret to Finding Decluttering Motivation That Sticks - with Shannon Leyko from Paring Down [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/232-the-secret-to-finding-decluttering-motivation-that-sticks-with-shannon-leyko] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

247 // Why You Can’t Let Go of Your Clutter (And How to Finally Get Rid of it Without The Guilt) - my interview on No Guilt Mom

Clutter is fraught with emotions - especially guilt - which makes it incredibly difficult to let things go. Combined with aspirations of who we “could” be if we only had the time and energy, it’s a wonder we can get rid of anything.   In my interview on the No Guilt Mom podcast, host JoAnn Crohn and I chat about:   * Why we have so much more stuff than previous generations — and why it just keeps coming * The real reason decluttering gets put off again and again (hint: it's not that you don't care) * How to handle the guilt of getting rid of a gift — especially when the gift-giver asks where it went   …and much more. Related Episodes: Episode 14: Is Your Family Pressuring You Into Holding Onto Stuff You Don’t Want? Say Goodbye to Guilt with These 3 Tips [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/14-is-your-family-pressuring-you-into-holding-onto-stuff-you-don-t-want-say-goodbye-to-guilt-with-these-3-tips/%201000589384585] Episode 59: Your 5-Step Plan to Declutter Unwanted Gifts Guilt-Free [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/59-your-5-step-plan-to-get-rid-of-gifts-guilt-free/] Episode 233: Listener Question: What Do I Do With Gifts I Don’t Want From Loved Ones Who Guilt Me Into Keeping Them? [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/233-listener-question-what-do-i-do-with-gifts-i-don-t-want-from-loved-ones-who-guilt-me-into-keeping-them]   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 15 - Navigating Packed Summers as a Busy Mom

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-busy-vibrant-mom-strategic-time-management-home/id1546521336] podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. It’s the 15th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E! Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about: ✨ How to navigate BIG transitions like moving and see it as a “blank slate” for strategic family ✨ Navigating a packed summer as a busy mom ✨ Making a fun summer “bucket list” without stressing out about doing all the things …and more! Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (coming soon to Pittsburgh)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

246 // How to Stop Overspending at Target - My Interview on Financial Coaching for Women

If you've ever entered Target with the intention of getting one or two things, only to leave with armfuls of shopping bags, this episode is for you.  In my conversation with the Budget Besties Shana and Vanessa, we chat about: - Why Target feels so hard to resist for so many women - The connection between clutter, emotional overwhelm, and identity shifts - How the “experience” of shopping can lead to overspending - What to do instead of buying bins and baskets first ...and much more!  Resources Mentioned: Listen to the Budget Besties on Financial Coaching for Women [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-coaching-for-women-how-to-budget-manage-money/id1562683557] Join the free Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/momsovercomingoverwhelm] for decluttering support! Related Episodes: Episode 237: Overcome Financial Overwhelm and be “Bougie on a Budget” with the Budget Besties Shana and Vanessa [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/237-overcome-financial-overwhelm-and-be-bougie-on-a-budget-with-the-budget-besties-shana-and-vanessa/] Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/86-struggle-with-impulse-purchases-intentional-purchasing-and-values-based-spending-strategies-with-meghan-dwyer-from-money-isn-t-scary/] Episode 160: Simple Strategies for Intentional Purchasing When You’re Bringing Too Much Into Your Home - My Coaching Call with Natalie Cook (Part 2) [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/simple-strategies-for-intentional-purchasing-when-you-re-bringing-too-much-into-your-home-my-coaching-call-with-natalie-cook-part-2] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]