Life On Purpose with Erica Layne

Episode 50: Dismantling Legacy Values To Become Who You Are, with Sonia Jhas Apr 05, 2023

What makes you the way you are? Is it working for you? Today, Sonia Jhas and I dive into the values and beliefs that have shaped us and how taking a good look at them can help us create aligned futures.

Announcement: This is our last episode of season 4! I’ll be back in the fall with a new season. Thank you so much for listening and sharing!

Resources:

* Connect with Sonia! Visit her website, soniajhas.com, or her Instagram, @soniajhas

* Get Sonia’s book: I’ll Start Again Tomorrow: And Other Lies I’ve Told Myself

* Get Erica’s worksheet & determine your core values

Episode 49 - Knowing Your Triggers Will Set You Free Mar 22, 2023

Do you think of yourself as unorganized, indecisive, too loud, or too large? Any of these might be an emotional trigger for you. In this episode, I’ll help you identify your triggers so you can be free.

Resources:

* The blog post for this episode: http://ericalayne.co/knowing-your-shame-triggers

* Discover your biggest stressor (and how to let go!) by taking my quick quiz: http://ericalayne.co/clutterquiz

Episode 48 - STUFF Won’t Fill Your Holes, with Tracy McCubbin Mar 08, 2023

STUFF won't fill your emotional holes, and until you see what you're really trying to solve for, you'll keep bringing more things into your home. Join me for this great conversation with decluttering expert and author, Tracy McCubbin!

* Read or share the blog post for this episode! https://ericalayne.co/stuff-wont-fill-your-holes

* Get Tracy’s new book, Make Space for Happiness

* Get Tracy’s first book, Making Space, Clutter Free

* Find Tracy on IG: @tracy_mccubbin

* Grab my free worksheet to dig into why YOU have clutter (so you can truly let go!): https://ericalayne.co/diggingdeep

Episode 47 - Why Vilifying Your Clutter Is Making It Harder to Let Go Feb 22, 2023

Are YOU falling into this decluttering trap? Secret truth: Vilifying your clutter is making it so much harder for you to let go. Tune in to find out how to shift this!

Resources:

* The blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/vilifying-your-clutter/

* Grab my free decluttering guide: https://ericalayne.co/declutter/

* Hop on the Let Go waitlist! https://ericalayne.co/letgo

Episode 46: 7 Introvert Superpowers That Make You a Strong Mom Feb 08, 2023

Motherhood is intense for introverts, who need plenty of alone time to feel like their best selves. It can be so easy to get stuck on what we think of as our weaknesses, but introverted moms also have some incredible strengths! How much airtime are you giving to what makes you uniquely STRONG as a mom? 7 superpowers of introverted moms.

Resources:

* The blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/introvert-superpowers/

* Messy Miniamlism by Rachelle Crawford: https://bit.ly/3O5rpOI

* Find Rachelle on Insta at @abundantlifewithless

* Jump into my 7-day challenge for introverted moms! http://ericalayne.co/talkedoutchallenge

Episode 45: 7 Ways Victim Mentality Sneaks Into Your Life Jan 25, 2023

Welcome to Episode 45! How are we already a full month into 2023?

You probably don’t think of yourself as a victim (and I’m glad!), but I’d place a heavy bet that there are areas of your life where you feel disempowered. A bit helpless, hopeless, stuck, or stalled. This episode will help you see those areas AND empower you to shift them. Let’s jump in!

Resources:

* The blog post for this episode: http://ericalayne.co/victim-mentality

* If you’re interested in holistic health, check out @margaratannpowell on Instagram!

* It’s never too late in the year to start The Authenticity Calendar! Take a look and get yours at theauthenticitycalendar.com.

While you’re here, will you do me the biggest favor and leave a rating or review? The biggest thanks! -Erica

Episode 44: 7 Things That Are More Exhausting Than Decluttering Jan 11, 2023

Every now and then, when someone hears that I wrote a book on minimalism, they’ll say, “Ugh, I want to declutter, but it’s so exhausting! I usually give up before I get very far.”

I get that.

Decluttering means making a thousand tiny decisions, taking a thousand steps around your house, and hauling dozens of bags and boxes to your car. The process—especially if you have a lot of clutter to clear—can be physically and mentally draining.

Of course, there are things you can do to make it more fun and sustainable (think: putting on great music and lighting a great-smelling candle, decluttering with a friend, doing a decluttering challenge, etc.) but YES, at the end of a day spent decluttering, your body is going to feel it.

All of that said, what if you focused on something totally different while you were decluttering?

What if instead of thinking about how hard and how tiring it is, you redirected your brain to thinking about all of the things that are way more exhausting than decluttering?

BONUS: Introducing Let Go! Jan 10, 2023

Introducing my new, group-coaching program, Let Go! Let go to feel light in 2023!

Visit https://programs.ericalayne.co/let-go to learn more and join us before doors close this Thursday night (January 12). See you on the inside!

↠ https://programs.ericalayne.co/let-go ↞

Episode 43: Why Beating Yourself Up Is Keeping You Stuck In Place Dec 28, 2022

So my oldest kid is old enough to follow me on Instagram now, which is mostly WEIRD and also kind of unexpectedly fun.

But the other day he looked up from Instagram with this glint in his eye and said, “There goes Mom again, talking about mindfulness and stuff while she’s over here yelling, ‘I’m CODE RED! CODE RED! Everybody get out of my space!’

I knew he was trolling me (he IS his father’s son), but I still felt an initial ping of hypocrisy and probably even shame.

That said, those feelings stayed with me for no more than a couple seconds. It was almost like I was standing outside of myself, watching those feelings wash across me and then slip peacefully away, like a morning wave.

Old Erica would have been emotionally TRIGGERED by my son’s comment. Let’s just say, the wave would not have receded nearly that fast.

But THIS Erica actually landed on feeling proud of herself.

THIS Erica laughed with him, because - Heck yes! She talks about slowing down, living mindfully, and taking the pressure off… AND she gets super irritated with her family and tells them to all go away!

After those initial feelings washed through me, I trusted that my son sees me as multifaceted, multidimensional. Imperfect but still whole. Trying, falling, trying, falling. And ultimately, expanding.

But the reason I was able to move so quickly through those feelings of shame is that I’ve stopped beating myself up for my sensitivity.

It’s inconvenient, and I really do wish that I wasn’t so quick to get overstimulated, but I’ve stopped painting it in my head as a character flaw.

I’m not making it mean anymore that there’s something wrong with me.

Because of the work I’ve done to accept my sensitivity, I actually feel like I’m ever so slowly growing in my ability to hold space for my own dysregulation.

It’s slow going, but I’m seeing so much more progress than I ever did when I was beating myself up for it.

Episode 42: Healing Your Triggers to Connect with Your Kids, with Crystal Haitsma Dec 14, 2022

What do your emotional trigger points have to do with your kids? They might seem unrelated, but as you’ll learn in this episode, they are deeply entwined. Why healing your triggers will profoundly help you connect with your kids: an interview with @the.parenting.coach Crystal Haitsma

Resources:

* The blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/healing-your-triggers/

* Erica’s 7-night self-care challenge: https://ericalayne.co/unwind/

* Crystal’s podcast: www.coachcrystal.ca/blog

Episode 41: 25 Example Boundaries (+ A Formula for Creating Your Own) Nov 30, 2022

Boundaries protect us from offering more of ourselves than we’re willing to give. But how do we actually implement them? How do we get our people to uphold them? Tune in for 25 active, compassionate example boundaries—to help YOU create your own.

Resources:

* The blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/example-boundaries/

* Free download - The Mental Clear-Out: https://ericalayne.co/mental/

* The Authenticity Calendar: theauthenticitycalendar.com

Episode 40: Less Mess, Less Stress: 30 Household Items You Could Live Without Nov 16, 2022

Declutter your home, buy less stuff, and find the space to live the life you really want. ❤️ How many of these 30 household items could YOU live without?

The blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/household-items-you-could-live-without/
Free decluttering list, 100 Things to Get Rid Of: https://ericalayne.co/declutter/

Connect with me on Instagram: @thelifeonpurposemovement

Episode 39: Why Minimalism Is Especially Good for Introverts Nov 02, 2022

I often talk about being an introvert, and I often talk about loving minimalism. Today, we’re bringing them together—diving into why introversion and minimalism are a match made in heaven. If you’re an introvert (or if you happen to love any introverts), don’t miss this one!

Resources:

Today’s featured message originally appeared on the Becoming Minimalist website. You can find (and share!) it here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/why-minimalism-is-especially-good-for-introverts/
Download “The Resentment Fix” for free here: https://ericalayne.co/resentment/

Episode 38: How to FEEL BETTER When You Have No Control Over the Situation Oct 19, 2022

When something happens that’s out of our control, it’s so easy to feel powerless.

When something happens that’s out of our control, it’s so easy to feel like the victim of it. Powerless, because there’s nothing we can do to change it. But when we remember the KEY that I share in this episode, we put power back in our hands. We have something we can influence—even when circumstances are beyond our control.

When something happens that’s out of our control—something we can’t change no matter how much we may want to—it’s so easy to feel powerless. But when we remember the KEY that I share in this episode, we put power back in our hands. We have something we can influence—even when we have no control.

Resources:

The blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/feel-better-when-you-have-no-control/
My book: The Minimalist Way
Free decluttering list: https://ericalayne.co/declutter/

The Authenticity Calendar (currently 20% off!)

Episode 37: The Cost of Being a Fixer (+ How to Quit) Oct 05, 2022

Are you a fixer? Do you manage, fix, smooth, and (TBH) manipulate things—so that they usually work out? There's comfort in being a fixer, but there's also a COST. Join me today to learn why it might just be time to let go of all that fixing. xo! -Erica

Resources:

* Find the blog post for this episode here: https://ericalayne.co/being-a-fixer

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 36: Thought Work: The Most Important Work You’ll Ever Do Is Learning to Manage Your Own Brain Nov 09, 2021

It’s a BIG claim, but I really believe that “thought work” is the most important work you’ll learn to do in your life. Learn what it is and how to do it in this episode!

**This is the last episode of Season 3! Be sure to hit follow in your podcast app so you’ll know when I launch Season 4 - sometime in 2022!

Additional segments:

* What Matters Most: Things I hope you know.

* New paper product! Introducing The Mindful Box—a 90-day, interactive box to help you develop a life-changing mindfulness practice. Order here! https://laynepaper.com/mindful

Resources:

* Find the blog post for this episode here: https://ericalayne.co/thought-work

* The Mindful Box: https://laynepaper.com/mindful

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 35: 4 Crucial Reminders to Keep You from Overbuying This Holiday Season Nov 02, 2021

Does gift-shopping ever lead to you buying things for YOURSELF instead of others? (Oops!) Or just buying too much in general? The pull of sales and consumerism is strong this time of year, but I’ve got four crucial tips to help you stick to your list and keep yourself from overbuying. Less is more!

Additional Segments:

Self-care spotlight: Maybe you’re not crippled by your stress but by your resistance to it. How to let go.
Off ramp: A segment where I share something I see women doing that I’d love for you to quit! Today, quit hiding.

Resources:

Blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/overbuying-this-holiday-season/
Email your comments & questions to podcast@ericalayne.co
This week only, get 20% off The Authenticity Calendar! http://theauthenticitycalendar.com

Episode 34: Failing at Your Morning Routine? Try This Instead Oct 26, 2021

Have you ever felt like a failure because you can't seem to get a morning routine to stick? A good morning routine is the secret to success, right? Maybe not! Let's talk about a pocket of time many of us are hugely underutilizing—and how that bit of time might change your life for the better. Additional segments:

* Off ramp: Are you a smoother (like me)?

* Decluttering tip: a quick and easy tip to lighten your mental clutterResources:

* Find the blog post for this episode here: https://ericalayne.co/failing-at-your-morning-routine/

* Take the bedtime routine challenge, Unwind: https://ericalayne.co/unwind/

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 33: Saying No 101 Oct 19, 2021

If you want to live a simpler, slower life, the hard truth is that you’re going to have to say no when people ask things of you. For most of us, saying no almost feels physically painful: We were raised to be helpful, kind, and maybe even self-sacrificing. But you CAN gain more confidence in your no’s. Here’s how.

Additional segments:

*Ask the Expert: Today I’m welcoming Rose Rousenbury onto the show to share about her decision to let go of something in her home that was tied up with her identity. Connect with Rose at her website (https://roselounsbury.com/) or on Instagram @roselounsbury.

* Trace It to Face It: A new segment where I dig into something I’m currently struggling with. Today, why I’ve been hesitant to show up online lately (and how it might apply in your life, too).

Resources:

* Find the blog post for this episode here: https://ericalayne.co/saying-no-101-webinar/

* Get The Authenticity Calendar! http://theauthenticitycalendar.com

* Determine your top 3 values: https://ericalayne.co/values/

* Questions or comments? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 32: 5 Concrete Steps to Take When You Hit a Decluttering Slump Sep 29, 2021

It’s normal to hit a slump in your decluttering journey; we ALL run out of steam sometimes. But the difference between someone whose home never really changes and someone whose home DOES is that the second person takes the following steps...

Additional segments:

*A quick intro to my signature course, Declutter Your Life! If you’re ready to clear out alllll the clutter in your life, visit https://ericalayne.co/declutteryourlife/ to join the fall session! * Permission to NOT be happy all the time—a secret that (ironically) might make your life a bit happier.

Resources:

* Find the blog post for this episode here:

* Questions or comments? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 31: 7 Things You Don’t Have to Do—To Be ENOUGH Sep 21, 2021

What if instead of hustling, pushing, and wearing yourself out trying to be the perfect parent, you just RESTED in your imperfection and began modeling more self-acceptance? Maybe this, in the end, would be a million times better for your kids—and for you—than high performance ever was.

Additional segments:

* Try-on session: A new memo for parents, a much-needed message from Untamed by Glennon Doyle. (Find the full excerpt here.) * Self-care spotlight: my very favorite self-care product is the Mindful Mineral Soak from https://myeq.com/. Full spectrum CBD, & it smells amazing! Use code LIFEONPURPOSE for 15% off your first purchase!

Resources:

* The blog post for this episode includes 30 MORE things you don’t have to do—to be enough. Find it here! https://ericalayne.co/to-be-enough/

* Questions or comments? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co

* Let’s connect on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 30: Minimalism: 9 Things to Love About Your Lived-In, Imperfect Home Sep 14, 2021

Are you unconsciously comparing your home to the hundreds of immaculate, styled homes you see on Pinterest? But here’s the better question: What if instead of criticizing your home for everything it’s not, you thanked it for everything it is?

Additional segments:

* Self-care spotlight: What’s one tiny thing you used to do as a kid—purely for fun—that you can do now? Try it, and tell me about it! Email me your experience to podcast@ericalayne.co.

* Decluttering tip: Let’s define the three main types of clutter and identify which one is your biggest hangup!

Resources:

* Take my new quiz to find out which kind of clutter is tripping you up—AND what you can do to get free! https://ericalayne.co/clutterquiz

* Visit the blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/imperfect-home

Episode 29: Affirmations: Fluffy Self-Help or Solid Brain Science? Sep 07, 2021

Affirmations have been on the self-help scene for decades, but what exactly are they, and more importantly, do they work?

Additional segments:

* Off ramp: A word to my fellow approval junkies!

* What matters most: The time I brought my elderly neighbor her last meal in bed—and what it reminded me about our priorities in life.

Resources:

* Free download! 100 Affirmations to Strengthen Your Kind Mind: https://ericalayne.co/affirmations/

* Visit my website: https://ericalayne.co/

* Questions or comments? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co

Episode 28: How to Hear Negativity—Without Taking It All In May 25, 2021

A lesson from my therapist in how to observe the negativity around us without internalizing it! This episode is especially for the empaths and highly sensitive people, but I think most of us tend to take on more than we’re meant to carry, so tune in!

This episode is the last of Season 2, so be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss the new episodes when I return in the fall!

Additional segments:

* What Matters Most: It’s hard running the race you’re running, and you’re doing a GREAT job.

Resources:

* Blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/how-to-hear-negativity

* Get your copy of The Authenticity Calendar! http://theauthenticitycalendar.com

* Questions or comments? Email podcast@ericalayne.co

* Join us on Instagram to stay connected over the summer! https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 27 - Do All Introverts Hate People? Can Extroverts Be Shy? Introversion and Extroversion—Defined and Debunked May 18, 2021

Did you know a third to a half of the population is introverted? So even if you aren’t, you definitely love someone who is. Today we’re clearing up some of the confusion surrounding introverts and extroverts—because only good things can come from understanding ourselves and each other better!

Additional segments:

* Self-care spotlight: A simple practice to help you check in with yourself.

Resources:

* My 7-day challenge for (overwhelmed) introverted moms is on sale! Join here—https://ericalayne.co/talkedoutchallenge/ * Blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/introversion-and-extroversion-defined * Susan Cain’s Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts/transcript?language=en#t-261295 * Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Won’t Stop Talking - https://bit.ly/2QudwQT * The Highly Sensitive Person - https://bit.ly/3w7OJRBhttps://bit.ly/3w7OJRB * When did YOU first realize whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert? Email me your story! erica@ericalayne.co

Episode 26: 9 Podcasts to Help You Create Your Own Happiness (No Matter What Life Hands You) May 11, 2021

If you’re enjoying THIS podcast, here are eight more shows you’ll love!

In case you need to hear this today, you are the designer of your own life and the creator of your own happiness. These podcasts will help you believe this in your core—and teach you how to build the life you want.

Additional segments:

* Off ramp: Do you beat yourself up in hopes of making yourself better? Why this fails—and what to do instead.

* Declutter de-stress: A surefire practice to help you lighten your mental load!

Resources:

* Grab my free, 5-step worksheet The Mental Clear-Out: https://ericalayne.co/mental/

* Blog post for this episode (including links to all of the podcasts I recommend): https://ericalayne.co/9-podcasts-to-help-you-create-your-own-happiness/

* Questions or comments? Email podcast@ericalayne.co

Episode 25: 9 Hard Truths About Clutter You Need To Hear May 04, 2021

An episode to help you take a deeper look at your consumption and collection habits—and to inspire you to let go and live free.

Additional segments:

* Try-on session: Instead of waiting for others to celebrate YOU this Mother’s Day, try celebrating yourself!

* Self-care spotlight: two book recommendations! (1) Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewel, and (2) The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher

Resources:

* Grab my free decluttering checklist! 100 Things to Get Rid Of—To Simplify Your Home

* Blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/9-hard-truths-about-clutter/

* My ebook going deeper into the 9 truths: The Truth About Clutter ($5.99)

* Connect with me on Instagram!

Episode 24: Q&A: How to stave off panic and anxiety, how to let kids help in the kitchen without getting overwhelmed, & more! Apr 27, 2021

Every twelve episodes we’re mixing things up with a Q&A! I answer your questions about what I do when I feel panic or anxiety coming on, how to let kids help in the kitchen without getting overwhelmed, my favorite quick weeknight dinner—and more!

Resources:

The Authenticity Calendar is on sale for Mother's Day! Put 2 or more in your cart and get 20% off + free shipping!
Pin down your 3 core values: https://ericalayne.co/values/
21 question to discover your purpose: https://ericalayne.co/purpose/
Flecks of Gold Journal

Comments or suggestions? Email podcast@ericalayne.co

Episode 23: Decluttering? How to Break Through the 5 Most Common Blocks Mar 30, 2021

Decluttering is one of the most tangible, accessible, and immediate ways to lighten your load. But there are a few common blocks that we ALL come up against, and today, I’m going to teach you how to break through them!

Do YOU get stuck on any of these?

“I might need this someday!”
“I paid good money for this!”
“I can’t use this special item; it might get damaged or worn out!”
“I want to declutter, but I have such a hard time getting rid of sentimental things!”
“I can’t declutter because my partner and kids aren’t on board.”

Additional segments:

* Ask the expert: How to live with messes AND enjoy a tidy home, from Desirae Endres, host of Life with Intention

Resources:

* Drowning in STUFF? Free checklist: 100 Things to Get Rid Of—To Simplify Your Home

* Blog post for this episode

* Grab my short book, The Truth About Clutter, this week while it’s on sale!

* Connect with me on Instagram

* Got a question for our upcoming Q&A? Email podcast@ericalayne.co with “Question” in the subject line

Episode 22: 21 Quick Wins to Simplify Your Home Life Mar 23, 2021

“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” - Mother Teresa

It’s so true; it all starts at home. The only problem? I love my family best when I’m not stressed about the HOUSE. I love my family best when I have the headspace to actually see them.

Today’s episode will help you simplify your home life so you can give more love to the people you share it with.

Additional segments:

* What matters most: What signposts, do you want to leave behind for anyone who’s (metaphorically) hiking behind you?

Resources:

* Grab my free 5-step checklist, The Mental Clear-Out (get it allllll out!)

* Blog post for this episode: https://ericalayne.co/simplify-your-home-life/

* Favorite cord organizers

* Favorite drop zone organizers

* Connect with me on Instagram!

Episode 21: Stop Over-Researching, Make Quicker Decisions, AND Love What You Choose Mar 16, 2021

Do you struggle with indecision and over-researching? It can seem harmless, but if you take a deeper look, you might notice that it’s contributing pretty heavily to your mental load. Let’s open up some time in your schedule and some space in your head by learning to curb the researching, make quicker decisions, and (most importantly) love what you choose.

Additional segments:

* Try-on session: Are your goals not motivating you lately? Here’s why—and what you can use for motivation instead.

Resources:

* Grab my free guide to determine your core values!

* Book rec - Essentialism (it’s excellent!)

* Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 20: Your Productivity ≠ Your Worth Mar 09, 2021

Is your self-worth tangled up with how much you GET DONE every day? Do you feel guilty when you rest? This message is for the doers, the hustlers, the steady, non-stop workers. How productive you are does not determine how worthy you are.

Additional segments:

* Off ramp: Stop letting other people’s opinions matter more than your own. Go inside instead.

* Decluttering tip: A simple but super effective exercise that’ll help you clear some clutter not from your home but from your calendar!

Resources:

* Visit the blog post for today’s featured message: https://ericalayne.co/productivity-and-your-self-worth/

* Grab my free guide to determine your core values: https://ericalayne.co/values/

* Do YOU sometimes pin your worth on your productivity? I’d love to hear your story! Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co

Episode 19: Top 5 Things I’ve Learned about Habits in the Last 5 Years Mar 02, 2021

You start every week—every day—determined to stay on track with your goals. But somehow, willpower only takes you so far. Self-control seems to evaporate as the day goes on. (Same here, friend!) But habits? Habits are something you do on autopilot. They don’t take self-control because they don’t require a decision. Why habits MATTER and how to set ones that stick: my top 5 lessons.

Additional segments:

* Off ramp: Do you ever worry about what you’ll do with your time once your kids are older? Are you intimidated by the idea of finding traditional work again?

* Self-care spotlight: Notice the wall before you HIT the wall.

Resources:

* Visit the blog post for today’s featured message: http://ericalayne.co/top-5-things-about-habits/

* Book rec: Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin

* Book rec: Atomic Habits by James Clear

* My free monthly habit tracker: https://ericalayne.co/habits/

* My free worksheet to discover your purpose: https://ericalayne.co/purpose/

Episode 18: Conflicting Emotions Don’t Have to Hold You Back—You Can Hold Space for “And” Feb 23, 2021

It’s uncomfortable to hold two conflicting emotions at once, and today I want to validate the fact that you’re normal for having them!

Additional segments:

* Decluttering tip: What if every time you finished a product, you took a beat before replacing it?

Resources:

* Do you have any conflicting emotions right now? Email me them at podcast@ericalayne.co

* Visit the blog post for today’s featured message: http://ericalayne.co/conflicting-emotions

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

* Declutter your home in just 7 days: https://ericalayne.co/declutter-destress/

Episode 17: How to Let Go of Emotional Clutter: 5 Clear Steps Feb 16, 2021

Imagine how your life would change if you could let go of or rewrite the most common negative scripts inside your head. Because you can! Today, I’ll teach you how with my five steps to clearing out your emotional clutter!

Additional segments:

* Try-on session: Are you stuck in an in-between season of life? Tune in.

Resources:

* Email your old negative thought and your new & improved version here! podcast@ericalayne.co

* Visit the blog post for today’s featured message: https://ericalayne.co/emotional-clutter/

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

As always, if you have questions about your mental health, please seek the support of a professional.

Episode 16: What’s Your Wardrobe Average? Feb 09, 2021

Would you like to be a more conscious consumer and maybe even create a capsule wardrobe? A wardrobe that makes you actually look forward to getting dressed every day? Today’s fun concept will HELP.

Additional segments:

* Ask the expert: A new segment featuring Denaye of Simple Families. Find her excellent podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-families/id1202569587

* Self-care spotlight: A foundational principle for living happier

Resources:

* Got an idea for a segment? Email me here! podcast@ericalayne.co

* Visit my website: https://ericalayne.co/

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 15: Everything Is Going to Be Okay (a minisode) Dec 08, 2020

That’s a wrap on season one! Thank you so much for listening—and for every Instagram comment, email, or iTunes review you’ve sent me!

Today, a short message to close the year on! It’s not supposed to be perfect. It’s not supposed to be easy. You’re not doing it wrong. In the end, everything is going to be okay.

Reminders:

Be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss the start of season two in the new year!
Got a comment or an idea for a segment? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co
Connect with our community on Instagram, or join our Facebook group here!

Episode 14: 7 Deep Breaths: 7 Truths for Being a Human in a Messy World Dec 01, 2020

Brené Brown says that wholeheartedness is about engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness. Here are seven simple truths to help you on your journey to becoming your most wholehearted, authentic self.

Additional Segments:

Try-on session: A thought to help you through this unusual, pandemic holiday season
Decluttering tip: Did you know that kids are more creative with fewer toys? Here’s the research.

Resources:

Episode 13: 4 Crucial Reminders to Keep You from Overbuying This Holiday Season Nov 24, 2020

Does gift-shopping ever lead to you buying things for YOURSELF instead of others? (Oops!) Or just buying too much in general? The pull of sales and consumerism is strong this time of year, but I’ve got 4 crucial tips to help you stick to your list and keep yourself from overbuying. Less is more!

Episode 12: Q&A: How to de-stress when you just CAN’T, how to get kids into minimalism, & more! Nov 18, 2020

Today we’re mixing things up with a Q&A episode! I answer your questions on how to destress when you can’t find a way that works, how to get kids to accept having fewer toys, how much sleep I get, how much screen time my kids use—and more!

Resources:

The BEST holiday gift: The Authenticity Calendar
Our community on Facebook
Books recs: Atomic Habits & Better Than Before
Comments or suggestions? Email podcast@ericalayne.co

Episode 11: How Does Perfectionism Show Up for YOU? Nov 10, 2020

When you picture a perfectionist, you may not think of yourself. But perfectionism takes many forms, and you might be falling into it more than you realize. This episode will help you recognize it—and release it. (Because... constantly striving for excellence is exhausting!)

Additional segments:

Try-on session: Today I encourage you to try this thought on for size: “Personality isn’t permanent.” You are capable of meaningful change.
What matters most: How picturing your deathbed (yep! your deathbed) can bring your relationships into focus.

Resources:

Personality Isn't Permanent, a great book by Benjamin Hardy.
The Introverted Moms Club, my Facebook group for, well, introverted moms!
Connect with Erica at ericalayne.co or on Instagram @thelifeonpurposemovement
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Episode 10: Cut Your Holiday Stress by Half with 5 Essential Tips Nov 03, 2020

If there’s one time we’ve ever needed a peaceful holiday season, 2020 might just be it! Today I’m sharing 5 actionable steps you can take—starting today—to cut your typical holiday stress by half. Let’s go into Christmas with more CALM—and less chaos—in our heads and hearts. Additional Segments:

Permission To: A segment where I give you full permission to be the person you already are. Today, permission to (ironically) be BUSY.
Decluttering Tip: The best decluttering method for when you're intimidated by all you have to get done!

Resources:

The Mental Clear-Out: A five-step, science-backed checklist to help you clear out your mind and destress! Download it for free here: https://ericalayne.co/mental/
The Authenticity Calendar: My page-a-day calendar of inspiring quotes & affirmations. (It makes a beautiful holiday gift!)
Connect with Erica on her website or Instagram.
Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to hit subscribe!

Episode 9: Don't Set Boundaries Other People Can Honor: Set Boundaries YOU Can Honor Oct 27, 2020

Most people talk about boundaries as something you set and then expect other people to honor. But this puts the power in someone else’s hands, and I believe it belongs in yours! Here’s how to set boundaries that YOU can honor. Additional Segments:

Permission to: A segment where I give you full permission to be who you really are. Today, permission to MESS UP.
Try-on session: Today’s thought, for you “try on," will help you drop your resentment for doing more than your share of housework.

Resources:

The Authenticity Calendar: My page-a-day calendar of inspiring quotes & affirmations. On sale until stock runs out!
Do YOU struggle with resentment over the amount of work you do at home? Visit me on Instagram to discuss! @thelifeonpurposemovement
Don’t forget to hit subscribe, so you never miss an episode!

Episode 8: 3 Minimalist Strategies to Give You More TIME for What Matters Most Oct 20, 2020

Do you ever feel like your time isn’t your own? Like you’ve parceled it out to everyone around you and can’t seem to get any back for yourself? Today, let’s reclaim your time! No one can decide how to use it but you, and today’s minimalist strategies will help you devote your time to the things you care about most.

Additional Segments:

* Permission to ____: A segment where I give you full-on permission to be who you really are.

* Self-care spotlight: A morning practice to help you clear out the chatter in your mind.

Resources:

* Use this list of 62 values to pin down your top 3: ericalayne.co/values

* Erica’s website: https://ericalayne.co/

* Connect on Instagram: @thelifeonpurposemovement

* Please take one minute to rate and review the show—it helps new listeners find us! Thank you!

Episode 7: 9 Creative Ways to Get (Glorious) Alone Time as a Mom Oct 13, 2020

If alone time feels like oxygen to you, there's nothing wrong with you. It’s HARD to care for yourself when you’re a mom (especially during a pandemic!), but your needs matter. You deserve to breathe.

Additional Segments:

* Try-on session: A segment where I share a new thought for you to try on for size. Today’s thought: Losing motivation doesn’t have to mean giving up!

* Decluttering tip: Today, a tip not for your physical space but for your mental landscape.

Resources:

* My 7-day challenge to help you THRIVE (not hide) as an introverted mom: https://ericalayne.co/talkedoutchallenge/

* The podcast’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LOPwithericalayne/

* Please take a moment to rate and review the show!

Episode 6: 3 Things You Can Do to Get the Most Out of Therapy Oct 06, 2020

Are you getting the most out of your therapy sessions? Today’s tips will help you (1) go to your sessions knowing what you want to tackle, and (2) help you capture and build on your key takeaways. (And if you’re never done therapy before, I make a case for it!)

Additional Segments:

* Off ramp: A segment where I encourage you to quit comparing your struggles to anyone else’s. Pain is pain, and empathy (including empathy for yourself!) is always the answer.

* Decluttering tip: What if you got rid of your duplicates?

Resources:

* Grab my free, room-by-room decluttering guide, 100 Things to Get Rid Of—To Simplify Your Home! https://ericalayne.co/declutter/

* Got an idea for a segment? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co

* Connect on Instagram at @thelifeonpurposemovement

Episode 5: The BEST Way to Simplify Your Life Sep 29, 2020

Before I ventured into minimalism, if you’d asked me the best way to simplify your life, I would have said it was to cut your belongings in half… or maybe to permanently practice the one-in-one-out rule. But after having done both of those things for years, I can tell you that they help, but they’re not the real answer. Tune in for the BEST, most impactful way to simplify your life—starting today.

Additional segments:

* A try-on session: A segment where I suggest a new THOUGHT for you to try on for size! Today’s thought will help you lower your day-to-day stress and anxiety.

* Self-care spotlight: A book recommendation that will help you drop your resistance to REST.

Resources:

* 7-day decluttering challenge: https://ericalayne.co/declutter-destress/

* Book rec: Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee https://bit.ly/32lBv7J

* Erica on Instagram: @thelifeonpurposemovement

Episode 4: All You Have to Do Is Keep Returning the Ball Sep 22, 2020

Most days, you can handle this whole pandemic thing (or any other hard time you’re going through). But every now and then, you just. can’t. Here’s what to remember on the hard days.

Additional segments:

* Off ramp: A word far too many women use to describe themselves. (Plus, six positive replacements!)

* Decluttering tip: The reason you often give up on your decluttering before you make REAL progress—and what you can do to make living clutter-free STICK. Resources:

* Free worksheet to help you unpack your relationship with clutter: https://ericalayne.co/diggingdeep/

* Got an idea for a segment? Send an email! podcast@ericalayne.co

* Erica’s website: https://ericalayne.co/

Episode 3: Maybe “Selfless” Shouldn’t Be The Goal Sep 15, 2020

If “selfless” means having no concern for yourself, is that a concept we really want to aspire to? Is it a message we want to pass on to our kids? Today I share why this word doesn’t sit well with me and what you might want to embody instead.

Additional segments:

* Self-care spotlight: You don’t need a whole spa day. This is why.

* Introvert’s corner: Maybe accepting ALL parts of your personality will become one of the greatest gifts you give your kids.Resources:

* 7-day challenge to help you THRIVE as an introverted mom: https://ericalayne.co/talkedoutchallenge/

* Erica’s website: https://ericalayne.co/

* The podcast’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LOPwithericalayne/

Episode 2: 6 Reasons to Love the Heck Out of Yourself Sep 15, 2020

For so many of us, loving others comes naturally. But loving ourselves? That’s where it gets HARD. Today I share six reasons to love yourself fiercely—in hopes of convincing you that genuine self-love will change your life!

Additional segments:

* Off-ramp: A segment where I share something I see women doing that I’d love for you to QUIT.

* What matters most: If you woke up with lost memories and only have five questions to put your world back together, what would you ask?

Resources:

* 6 reasons to love yourself (free printable): https://the-life-on-purpose-movement.ck.page/c978863caf

* Email: podcast@ericalayne.co

* Erica’s website: https://ericalayne.co/

Episode 1: Maybe Your Roles Are NOT Your Purpose—Maybe Your Purpose Is Bigger Sep 15, 2020

Do you ever feel trapped by the roles you play in life? I’m here to tell you that you’re allowed to have identity and purpose OUTSIDE of your roles and titles. Create a more fulfilling life for yourself by discovering your purpose.

Additional segments:

* What matters most: A simple but oddly effective antidote to stress and overwhelm.

* Decluttering tip: Let go of the things that are cluttering up your home, head, and heart. Today’s tip is the perfect place to start!

Resources:

* 21 questions to discover your purpose (free worksheet): https://ericalayne.co/purpose/

* 7-day decluttering challenge: https://ericalayne.co/declutter-destress/

* Erica’s website: https://ericalayne.co/

* Erica on Instagram: @thelifeonpurposemovement

Life On Purpose Trailer Aug 24, 2020

I distinctly remember the moment I decided it was all TOO MUCH. Too many toys to pick up off the living room floor. Too many commitments to people who weren’t even in my immediate circle. Too many phone calls to make and errands to run… Too much.

After that moment, I donated most of what our family owned. I decided to focus my energy on the things that matter most to me, and I let go of almost everything else.

Once I let go, I discovered so much more JOY. Let’s get this for you too!

Listen to this trailer to learn about what I’ve got in store for you, and please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button in your podcast app so you never miss an episode!

And remember—You’re doing the best you can with what you have, and it is enough.

Connect with Erica at ericalayne.co/ or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

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