Making the Space Monday

10: You're Doing Better Than You Think, Mama — A Mother's Day Message for the Overwhelmed Mom

This one is a little different. No decluttering tips. No to-do list. Just a heartfelt Mother's Day message for every mom who is doing so much more than she gives herself credit for. In this episode we talk about: * Why Mother's Day somehow always lands during the most chaotic week of the school year * The end-of-year overwhelm that so many of us are feeling right now — and why you're not alone in it * Why rest is not failure and checking out for a minute doesn't make you a bad mom * The tension of big milestone seasons — when everything feels fast and slow all at the same time * Why the real, honest conversations we're having with each other matter more than we realize * What it actually means to show up — imperfectly, repeatedly, and with so much love * A special moment for the moms who have a complicated relationship with Mother's Day — you are seen here too High fives all around, mama. You are doing better than you think. :) If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to take the next step, grab the One Space Reset Kit. It’s a short guided reset to help you clear one space at a time — whether that’s a space in your home or one of the open loops we talked about today. → Grab the One Space Reset Kit here [https://stan.store/makingthespacewithjackie/p/the-one-space-reset-kit]! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss your Monday reset. Connect with Jackie: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/makingthespacewithjackie • Email: hello@jackiepicchi.com — Disclaimer: © 2026 Making the Space, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. This podcast is for educational and coaching purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical, or mental health care.

9: Meal Planning for Overwhelmed Moms: How to Simplify Dinner Without the Sunday Scaries

Meal planning shouldn't feel like a second job — but for a lot of us, it does! And it's not because we're bad at planning. It's because by the time the dinner question shows up, our brains are already completely tapped out. This week we're getting honest about what's really going on with the meal planning mental load ... and what it actually looks like to make it feel lighter. IN THIS EPISODE: * Why the dinner question is a mental clutter problem, not a cooking problem * The full scope of what we're actually managing every single week * How to get clear on your why before trying any system * Practical options for every season — from meal kits to cookbooks to slow cookers to grocery pickup * Why you don't have to do this alone and how to actually ask for help LINKS + NEXT STEPS: * Grab the One Space Reset Kit → link below * Are you in your Costco season too? Have a topic you want us to cover? Send a DM on Instagram or shoot an email — both linked below. Every single one gets read! If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to take the next step, grab the One Space Reset Kit. It’s a short guided reset to help you clear one space at a time — whether that’s a space in your home or one of the open loops we talked about today. → Grab the One Space Reset Kit here [https://stan.store/makingthespacewithjackie/p/the-one-space-reset-kit]! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss your Monday reset. Connect with Jackie: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/makingthespacewithjackie • Email: hello@jackiepicchi.com — Disclaimer: © 2026 Making the Space, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. This podcast is for educational and coaching purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical, or mental health care.

8: When Your Home Reflects Who You Used to Be — Not Who You Are Now

If decluttering still feels heavy even after clearing things out — this episode might be why. Because sometimes the clutter in our homes isn't just stuff. It's an old season we haven't given ourselves permission to leave behind. This week we're digging into the things that are already there — the bins, the bags, the drawers full of stuff that made sense then but don't quite fit the season anymore. Real stories, real moments, and a few simple questions to help you start to recognize them in your own home. IN THIS EPISODE: * Why our homes can quietly hold onto old seasons without us even realizing it * The hobby phase, the kid stage, the career shift — and how to spot them in your own spaces * Three simple questions to ask as you move through your home * Why letting go is often easier than expected * How creating open space changes our relationship with what comes in * A sneak peek at our very first guest episode — and we are talking closets! LINKS + NEXT STEPS: * Grab the One Space Reset Kit → link below * Have a topic you want us to cover? Send a DM on Instagram or shoot an email — both linked below. Every single one gets read! If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to take the next step, grab the One Space Reset Kit. It’s a short guided reset to help you clear one space at a time — whether that’s a space in your home or one of the open loops we talked about today. → Grab the One Space Reset Kit here [https://stan.store/makingthespacewithjackie/p/the-one-space-reset-kit]! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss your Monday reset. Connect with Jackie: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/makingthespacewithjackie • Email: hello@jackiepicchi.com — Disclaimer: © 2026 Making the Space, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. This podcast is for educational and coaching purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical, or mental health care.

7: Why You Keep Decluttering (But It Keeps Coming Back) | Overconsumption Habits

If you feel like you’re always decluttering but things keep filling back up again, this episode will show you why. Because clutter doesn’t actually start in the drawer—it starts with what’s coming into your home. As I’ve been working through my own 30-day decluttering journey, I’ve been noticing a few common patterns that quietly lead to overconsumption and more to manage than we actually have the space or capacity for. In this episode, we’re shifting the focus from what to get rid of to what keeps coming in. And one simple question that can change everything: “What is this going to cost me to manage?” IN THIS EPISODE: *  Why decluttering alone doesn’t solve the problem long-term  *  The “it’s only a few dollars” trap  *  The duplicate trap and how buying in bulk creates more to manage  *  The “someday” trap—buying for a version of life that doesn’t match your reality  *  How overconsumption leads to decision fatigue and mental clutter  *  A simple shift to help you become more intentional with what you bring in  *  How this connects to your values and being more mindful of waste over time  A QUESTION TO TAKE WITH YOU: Before you add something to your cart, try asking: “What is this going to cost me to manage?” If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to take the next step, grab the One Space Reset Kit. It’s a short guided reset to help you clear one space at a time — whether that’s a space in your home or one of the open loops we talked about today. → Grab the One Space Reset Kit here [https://stan.store/makingthespacewithjackie/p/the-one-space-reset-kit]! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss your Monday reset. Connect with Jackie: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/makingthespacewithjackie • Email: hello@jackiepicchi.com — Disclaimer: © 2026 Making the Space, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. This podcast is for educational and coaching purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical, or mental health care.

6: Stop Letting the Small Stuff Steal Your Weekends

You know those little things you keep meaning to get to? The drawer. The pile. The basket. The closet. The spaces that do not seem like a huge deal, but quietly sit in the back of your mind all week long. This episode explores how small unfinished tasks can end up taking way more time, energy, and mental space than they should — and how they often follow us straight into the weekend. It gets into the hidden weight of “I’ll get to it later,” what it looks like when a home feels calm on the surface but has clutter hiding in the drawers and closets, and why so many of those little spaces feel bigger than they really are. It also looks at what can shift when those spaces are approached one at a time, with a clear filter for how each space is meant to feel and what it is meant to support. A simple makeup drawer reset becomes a bigger conversation about guilt, wasted money, half-decisions, and the power of choosing simplicity on purpose. Because this is not just about getting a drawer cleaned out. It is about making space for what matters most — and not letting the small stuff steal your weekends. WHAT’S INSIDE * why unfinished tasks feel heavier the longer they sit * how clutter can look “fine” on the outside but still create mental noise * why so many small spaces get pushed to the weekend * the surprising power of 5–15 minute resets * how guilt and “just in case” thinking show up in decluttering * using a values-based filter to decide what stays * making more room for peace, presence, and connection If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to take the next step, grab the One Space Reset Kit. It’s a short guided reset to help you clear one space at a time — whether that’s a space in your home or one of the open loops we talked about today. → Grab the One Space Reset Kit here [https://stan.store/makingthespacewithjackie/p/the-one-space-reset-kit]! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss your Monday reset. Connect with Jackie: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/makingthespacewithjackie • Email: hello@jackiepicchi.com — Disclaimer: © 2026 Making the Space, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission. This podcast is for educational and coaching purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical, or mental health care.