Motherhood Simplified

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EP47 THE secret to making mom friends Jun 21, 2019

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In today's episode I share my history of making mom friends and how I went from team no friends, don't need them, no time for them to having a strong support system of friends I love and cherish.

I share the number one secret to making friends that has helped me to find and keep the ones who make my life better.

Moms. Need. Friends.

Period.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to go from seeing the flaws in all the friends around you, and BE the friend you want

... Realizing that you can't have friends if you only make it about you

... how to be self aware as a friend, and show up for people without conditions and expectations

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EP46 The secret to "doing it all" as a mom Jun 20, 2019

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You know all those moms who do it all. Well, I know their secret and it's not what you think it is.

I'll be totally honest and LOVE being the one who "does it all", I am a 3 on the enneagram and it just is what it is and I am who I am. BUT I know the secret - and it's this... we do NOT do it all.

We eliminate the unnecessary, invaluable and time/energy suckers and focus on what matters MOST to us. That is the secret. It is that simple and that complicated.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... The number one and number two way moms who appear to do it all, ACTUALLY do it all

...What my life used to be like when I put on a show of having it all, and how it is now when I actually feel like I am doing it all

... Redefining what doing it all really means

... Not comparing your all to "her" all

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Stop Using Excuses & start decluttering, finally Jun 19, 2019

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Today we’re diving into a topic that hits home for many of us: how to stop using excuses—especially when it comes to your kids. If you ever feel like your little ones are holding you back from doing the things you want or need to do, this episode is for you. As a mom of five, I know how easy it can be to use your kids as an excuse to avoid tackling the hard stuff—like decluttering your home. But the truth is, your kids should be your reason for taking action, not your excuse to avoid it.

Let’s dive into this conversation on why it’s time to stop using excuses and start making progress—because your kids deserve it, and so do you.

If you’re ready to stop using excuses and finally take control of your home, my course Decluttering Simplified is exactly what you need. It’s designed specifically for busy moms who feel overwhelmed and stuck in the clutter but don't know where to start. Inside the course, I’ll guide you step-by-step to help you overcome all the excuses—like not having enough time, energy, or motivation—and show you how to declutter in a sustainable way that works for your family.

With Decluttering Simplified, you'll stop feeling like your home is controlling you and start feeling empowered to create the space you deserve. You’ll get actionable strategies, support, and the encouragement you need to stop putting it off and get it done—for good!

EP44 Knowing what season of motherhood you are in and maximizing it! Jun 18, 2019

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In today's episode we talk about the different seasons of motherhood and what they require of us. As moms they are constantly changing and evolving BUT we can also get stuck in believing that we can't do certain things, or as much as we'd like because of that season.

I am here to tell you friend - you can just survive or you can thrive in ANY season, as long as you understand that it is just that - one short season. And you may have to allocate your time and energy differently based on that.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the different seasons of motherhood that exist

... why different seasons require you to prioritize and allocate your time and energy accordingly

... how to determine if you are playing the victim to the season of life you are in, or not, and if you are how to stop!

... knowing your personal limits and personality type to steer clear of comparisonitis

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

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EP43 Generational hoarding and how to break the cycle Jun 17, 2019

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Today we talk about the REAL issue behind your parents, grandparents, friends and others pushing their clutter onto you!! Yes, it's frustrating BUT it is not your responsibility to take on their clutter and all their complex emotional ties with their clutter.

We talk about effectively and respectfully creating and maintaining boundaries surrounding this and how you can hopefully inspire others to start taking ownership of their stuff and homes too!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the two kinds of generational hoarding that happens

... why they are pushing their clutter onto you, and how to stop it from happening

... two tried and true ways to decline the clutter sending offer

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

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EP42 How to become the mom you need to be so you can declutter your entire home Jun 14, 2019

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In this episode we talk about who you need to become in order to declutter your home and how. We get so caught up in the HOW to do it, we forget to see the bigger picture and that is WHO we are becoming in this process, and who need to continue to evolve into in order to finish.

When you set out to declutter your home you start off overwhelmed, unsure, stuck, unable to make decisions. As you continue on through the process you MUST start to change and become a woman who makes decisions, who takes action, and gets herself out of her rut. That is so much more fun to focus on than HOW you're going to get it done and makes it easier to stick with it long term.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... HOW to become the mom you need to be in order to declutter your entire home

...Hal Elrod's new book The Miracle Equation

... who you are becoming, and how to figure out who that even is

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

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EP41 Decluttering is hard, NOT decluttering is harder Jun 14, 2019

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In this episode I let you know how hard decluttering is - I get it. But the truth is that NOT decluttering is significantly harder!

I share the story of my struggles when I decluttered ALL of our stuff other than what fit into three suitcases and how hard it really was. Then I share how much harder EVERYTHING in my life would be now had I not decluttered. The same is true for you.

This episode is a beautiful combination of retelling our decluttering story in a new and powerful way for you.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how I struggled to declutter and make all those decisions

... the ONE thing that made it easier

... how NOT decluttering is not only harder, but worse for your overall home and life in the big picture

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

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EP40 Creating vision for your motherhood part 2 Jun 11, 2019

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In this episode I share with you TWO huge reasons I was afraid to commit to the vision I actually had for my motherhood and they were.. my kids and my husband.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how I lost my vision for what I wanted most because I was consumed by fear of rejection and disappointing my husband and kids

... how I learned that by pursuing my truest and most desirable vision for my motherhood I was able to show up better for my husband and kids and self better than ever

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

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EP38 Creating a vision in YOUR motherhood Jun 11, 2019

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This episode is for the mom who is feeling lost, confused and just unsure about who she is and what she wants. I share with you how I struggled with plastic bag syndrome - you know, just kinda drifting through my days and being jerked around like that Katy Perry song.

How I have learned to clear out the noise of OTHER people's vision for their lives and motherhood and taking it on as my own, and letting go of this idea that other's expectations of me were how I needed to live my life. It's powerful, its raw and I hope it helps you get the courage to step into the life that you always wanted.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to let figure out what YOU really want in your motherhood and life

... how to step out of the cycle of living how everyone else live's

... how to start taking the steps necessary to get the life and season of motherhood that feels good and right to YOU

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

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EP39 Routines and habits for moms Jun 11, 2019

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In this episode I help you understand that difference between schedules, routines, and habits and why they haven't worked for you in the past - and how without you even realizing it probably, how they have.

I help give you a deeper understanding of why routines matter, how they do the hard work of your life for you and then how to create, implement and stick with them by creating your daily "non-negotiables" and figuring out your "simplifiers". These two things will help you create routines and habits that actually help you and are easy to stick with.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the difference between a routine and schedule

... the difference between a routine and a habit

... How to create your daily non negotiable tasks, and your simplifier habits to support those tasks

... how to utilize routines and habits even when life changes and nothing stays the same

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

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