The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

📣 {ANNOUNCEMENT} Join Emily on Substack in 2024! Dec 22, 2023

Emily and Team Simplified have *loved* connecting with you for the last three years on The Simplified Podcast. Starting in January 2024, the place to hear from Emily each week will be on her Substack!

At the Emily Ley Substack, you'll get 3 posts from Emily each week, filled with tips and resources—and now, a community!—on how to simplify your life so you can make space for growth, along with margin for what matters most.

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147. Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Breakfasts Dec 21, 2023

Holiday cheer doesn’t mean breaking the bank! This week, Emily’s sharing a few ways you can set a doable budget to help you spend more mindfully in this special season—and how to choose where to flex and add a little extra holiday magic in places that matter most to you.

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146. What’s “Enough” at the Holidays? Dec 14, 2023

Instead enjoying the peace of this special time of year, it often feels like we’re pushed and pulled to do more, more, more. Or, if we’re experiencing hard things, it seems like holiday happiness is mandatory and there’s no room for our grief. So what’s really “enough” at the holidays? Emily shares a few ways to find “enough” and sit in the warm glow of hope, even when we’re struggling.

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145. How to Set (and flex!) Your Holiday Budget Dec 07, 2023

Holiday cheer doesn’t mean breaking the bank! This week, Emily’s sharing a few ways you can set a doable budget to help you spend more mindfully in this special season—and how to choose where to flex and add a little extra holiday magic in places that matter most to you.

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144. Simplify Your Holiday Travel Nov 30, 2023

Want to opt out of holiday travel stress? Us too. When it comes to having a smoother holiday travel experience, two things will help you out: a little planning and a lot of Starbucks. This week, Liz helps us think about those pesky details we often overlook whether we’re planning to hop in the car or on a plane for the holidays so we can say “bye!” to stress and “hello!” to holiday joy a bit sooner.

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143. Coping with Holiday Stress: Quick Tips for Emotional Wellness Nov 23, 2023

During the holidays, taking care of ourselves often gets put on the back burner so we can take care of all the magic. But as Liz reminds us, there are small ways we can care for ourselves and our emotional wellness that don’t take up too much time or energy. And it’s only when we care for ourselves that we have the capacity to experience the joy and abundance of the season.

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142. 5 Simple Sides for Thanksgiving Nov 16, 2023

Thanksgiving sides are delicious—but they don’t have to be complicated! Laura’s sharing five of the easiest, hands-off recipes to get some tasty potatoes, veggies, and more onto your table in a flash.

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141. Simple Gifts for All Your Girls (with The Tiny Tassel’s Mimi Striplin) Nov 09, 2023

What do you get your BFF who already owns *everything* at Sephora? Your MIL who loves to play pickleball? Your niece who loves to travel? Your mom who loves a good charcuterie? Emily and Mimi Striplin, founder of The Tiny Tassel, have gift recs that all your ladies will love to unwrap (and use!) this holiday season.

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140. The Ultimate Holiday Hosting Checklist Nov 02, 2023

When should you thaw out the turkey? Which pantry items should you restock before everyone arrives for the big holiday? And what’s the best way to help overnight guests feel cozy and at home? Friends, don’t worry—Emily’s done the big thinking for you! She’s sharing her Ultimate Holiday Checklist to help you remember how to prep for the Big Day: small things you can do now, steps to complete a few days before the holiday, and things to do *on* the Big Day to help you take away the stress and enjoy the holiday magic.

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139. Don't “Do the Most”—Simplify the Season! Oct 26, 2023

Have you started feeling any holiday overwhelm yet? 🙋‍♀️ The struggle is real, y’all. But before you get tangled up in tinsel, remember: you can give yourself permission to choose what matters most to you this holiday season, and forget the rest! This week, Liz has five ways to Simplify the Season starting *today* so that you can feel bit more joy and a lot less stress immediately. From choosing ways to go “the simple route” to romanticizing your life in the tiniest ways, trust us—this is the episode you need as Marah Carey gets ready to belt out a big holiday welcome!

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138. Create a Tranquil Bedside Sanctuary + Soothing Nighttime Routine Oct 19, 2023

Getting the rest your body needs is *essential* to taking good care of yourself. That’s what Emily’s discovered. And this week, she’s celebrating the release of her brand-new book Near in the Night by sharing how you can find your way to rest more easily too! From transforming your bedroom into a soothing space, to incorporating a few easy steps to lead your mind into a place of relaxation, this fifteen-minute episode will help you reach for “calm and cozy” as you drift off tonight. Sweet dreams, y’all! 😴

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137. Coping with Nighttime Anxiety: 5 Strategies for Finding Rest Oct 12, 2023

Do you ever have trouble falling asleep—or waking up at 3 AM with worries that just won’t leave? Same, girl, same. In this revealing episode, Emily opens up about her longtime struggles with nighttime anxiety, and offers some tangible tips to calm your heart and mind so you can get the rest you need.

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136. Simplifying Spooky Season! 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Halloween Oct 05, 2023

Emily’s going to help you make your Halloween scary simple! From simple to-do’s you can check off now, to ways you can simplify the treats and costumes and parties, this tip-filled episode will help you prioritize all the fun of spooky season—and leave behind those energy vampires behind.

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135. Must-Have Fall Wardrobe Staples Sep 28, 2023

Fall clothes are the best clothes. 🍂 From sweaters and knits, to boots and jackets and beyond, cooler weather lets us ease into cozier side of our wardrobes. Liz and Laura are giving a peek into their closets and tell us the pieces they reach for year after year. They also give tips on how to transition from warm days to cool nights, the cutest items and color palettes that are trending right now, the best sweater shapes that work for them, and the classic staples you're *always* going to be glad you invested in. They also answer a very important question: are we still doing scarves?

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134. New Dog Survival Guide Sep 21, 2023

Puppies are adorable—and a handful. 🐶 No one knows this better than Emily and her husband Bryan! Emily and Bryan share the hilarious journey of integrating Walter the schnoodle puppy into their family. If you’ve ever had a puppy, you’ll definitely sympathize with Walter’s antics (hide your shoes, you guys). And if you’re thinking about getting a puppy, listen for training wins and fails, and why adding a dog to your family, no matter the size, warms your heart like nothing else.

And to all the cat lovers: you’ll probably feel *very* good about your pet decisions after this episode. 🫠😂

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133. 10 Creative Ways to Use Your Simplified Planner Sep 14, 2023

Can you use your Simplified Planner beyond scheduling and checking off your To-Do's? The answer is: absolutely YES!

Emily's turning the spotlight on YOU, the Simplified Sisterhood, and discovering how you use your Simplified Planners in the coolest ways. Learn how your fellow sisters leverage their planners for everything from planning vacations and keeping kitchen renovations on track, to holiday prep and even managing a musician's tour schedule (yep, it's true!). Whether you're meal planning or health tracking, and even journaling and scrapbooking, the possibilities are endless. We bet you'll leave this episode brimming with fresh ideas for maximizing your Simplified Planner!

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132. Game Day 101: Football Basics + the Best Snacks! Sep 07, 2023

Fall is back—and so is football! 🏈🍿 Whether you're a die-hard fan or just here for the food, get ready to tackle Game Day like a champ!

If you're a football newbie, Emily and Laura break down the basics of the game so you can follow the fun. But Game Day's not just about football; it's also about the food! From mouthwatering dips to savory sandwiches, tailgating traditions, chili debates, and delectable desserts, Emily and Laura will help you make your Game Day spread super delicious (and simple!).

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131. Fall Things We’ve Bought + Loved Aug 31, 2023

Is it basic to have fall as your favorite season? Yes. Do we care? Absolutely not. This week, Liz and Laura are sharing alllll the things they’ve bought and loved for fall recently: the beauty, the decor, the holiday and winter prep—everything from magical to practical. #PSLforlife

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130. What I Wish I Knew in my 20s Aug 24, 2023

Do you ever wish you could go back and tell your Past Self something? Maybe to slow down, or to care for herself in a tender and loving way? Maybe to take that chance, or go after that job, or let go of that guy (and the gaucho pants) that aren't serving her? In this moving episode, Liz and Laura chat about the decade that helped them grow into the women they are today, and the wise lessons they learned and earned along the way.

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129. Kids Sports: Cultivating Teamwork, New Comfort Zones, + More Life Lessons Aug 17, 2023

When you become a parent, no one tells you how much time and energy—and, let's be real, money—you're going to spend on your child's extracurricular activities, especially sports. Is playing a sport even worth it? As a former athlete and current proud Sports Mom, Laura says YES! This week, she's sharing why the commitment to play a sport is so worthwhile for kids. From learning how to push yourself, to being a helpful teammate and leader, to embracing progress over perfection and learning lessons from failure and trying again, playing a sport can be a practice field for the game of life. Plus, they're just plain *fun!*

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128. Helping Kids Make & Keep Friendships (especially in middle school) Aug 10, 2023

Sometimes friendship can be tricky—especially for kids, and *especially* for those making the big transition to middle school. This week, Laura's talking about this season of parenting, and she shares tangible ways to help a kid going through so many changes find their footing and their people. It can be a hard time for everyone, but just remember: you're all going to make mistakes, and that's okay. As a parent, just try and be a loving support to your kid. That's huge during this season, tbh.

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127. Simple Cooking Skills That Boost Flavor + Fun in the Kitchen (with Bri McKoy) Aug 03, 2023

Calling all cooks and "I'm not a cook but I love to eat" folks! Accidental home cook Bri McKoy (of the beloved Creamy Lemon Chicken + Potato Soup fame) is *back* on the pod, and she's giving us the tools and simple tips we need to make our lives in the kitchen easier—and our recipes even more delicious. Bri's just released a brand-new book called "The Cook's Book," and this week, she and Emily are dishing on easy sauces for weeknight meals, why salt is more important than you think, how to make any kitchen more functional and fun for you and your fam, and how to find joy in the process, even if you don't *love* to cook.

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126. The Unseen Load of the Default Parent Jul 27, 2023

+ how to make it lighter // If you have a partner in parenting, chances are you two divide the labor—but is it equal? How much of the small details (making the appointments, soothing the hurts and bad dreams, keeping up with bake sales and family calendars) fall to one parent? And did you decide on that labor, or did it kind of just . . . fall to one parent? Emily shares research and her own experience in how the unseen load of being the default parent has affected her life, her motherhood, and her partnership. And, most importantly, she shares how partners can work together to create a shared vision for their family that allows every family member to flourish—including how to relieve some burden from the parent who's been bearing the brunt of the load.

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125. Simplified Hacks: Packing Lunches Jul 20, 2023

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who say “Yay!” to lunch, and those who say, “I guess it’s fine?”No matter where you fall, Laura and Liz have some ideas to plus-up your lunch game without a lot of effort. They share the best lunches on hot summer days (spoiler alert: snack plates are lit—they’re basically Adult Lunchables 💡), what to pack for kids’ school lunches, the best gear for lunches at school and the office, and the Simplified Sisterhood’s pro tips to make lunch packing quick, easy, and less of a chore.

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124. 5 Things I Didn't Know About Being a New Mom Jul 13, 2023

You can read the baby books, you can ask for advice, but nothing can teach you about being a parent *quite* like living it. In this moving episode, Liz shares about her first few months of new motherhood: the hard, the beautiful, and a few things she's learned along the way.

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123. Simplified Hacks: Traveling with Kids Jul 06, 2023

Traveling is the best—especially when we get to bring the whole family! And it never hurts to keep a few tips in your back pocket to make travel with kids a bit more stress free. 😉 Laura's quite the adventurer, and this week she's sharing her best tips to keep the fun times rolling while you're on the road! Whether you're road tripping or flying, visiting the big city or the great outdoors—or even Disney!—she's got you covered. (and a bonus: she has a few money-saving tips for you too!)

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122. Simplified Turns 15! Our Biggest Fails, Wins, + How We've Grown (with Bryan Ley) Jun 29, 2023

Who were you 15 years ago? What did your life look like? What kinds of dreams did you have for yourself? This month, Simplified turns 15, and Emily and Bryan are going down memory lane to think about all the wins, fails, and lessons they’ve learned over the past decade and a half. And Emily realizes one important truth: on every path, it’s going to get dark. You may not know which way to go. But if you trust yourself, push past your comfort zone, and surround yourself with people who can lend you wisdom and a hand along the way, you’ll find the road that’s meant for you.

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121. Easy Breezy Summer Looks Jun 22, 2023

Shorts, dresses, swimsuits, footwear, hats: Liz and Laura give the scoop on their must-have pieces in their summer wardrobe that are perfect for days by the water, on a hike, by the pool, or just lazing around in the AC at home.

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120. Hosting “How to Be a Person Camp” for Kids Jun 13, 2023

Need something to do with your kids at home this summer? Want to use the time together in a low-key constructive way that’s actually kind of fun? Teach them some basic life skills at How to Be a Person Camp! Whether it’s tying their shoes, or learning to make scrambled eggs, or even how to pay with a card, you can find easy, age-appropriate ways to help kids become a bit more independent. If you’ve got a posterboard, some marker, and a little time and patience, you can do this!

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119. Zillow’s Top DIY Tips to Beautify + Boost Home Value Jun 08, 2023

Thinking about moving? Or, maybe you're still enjoying your home and want to spruce it up in ways that future buyers will enjoy too! Zillow's Home Trends expert Amanda Pendleton has some insight into what today's buyers want, along with tips for easy DIYs inside and out that are worth your time and money. Paint colors, outdoor fixes, kitchens and bathrooms and more—if you love Zillow surfing as much as we do, you'll *love* this episode.

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118. Wine + Women: A No-Judgment Discussion Jun 01, 2023

A few weeks ago, Emily led a discussion on her Substack that got . . . well, a little attention. It was about alcohol—the expectations we have around it, the “wine mommy” marketing, what we use it for (to celebrate, to cope) and how that might change (or not!) moving forward. There were so many thoughtful conversations in the comments, Emily thought, Why not ask my own Simplified women about this? She brought Liz and Laura in for their takes around some scientific research and their own personal experience. There aren’t any big prescriptions or takeaways here—just some interesting observations.

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117. Thrift It, Sis! How to Shop Secondhand (+ save!) May 25, 2023

Do you want ✨vibes✨ as soon as you walk into your home? Do you need a new top or a piece of furniture, but your budget doesn't have room for another big purchase this month? Do you miss the avocado green Tupperware your grandma collected in the '70s, or want to let your kid have the rite of passage of owning a hamburger phone? Then sis, it's time to go thrifting! Jessa's a thrifty maven who's got all the tips (seriously, just go look at her Instagram @jessabrayy—from her house to her wardrobe, she's got receipts). From saving some cash to saving the planet, to the best strategies on finding the coolest stuff without feeling overwhelmed, Jessa's got you covered.

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116. Summer Bucket Lists: A Simple Way to Create Fun + Memories May 18, 2023

Looking for easy ways to create fun this summer? From fresh salads and no-churn ice cream, to tips for road tripping and hosting a backyard Super Soakers tournament, a Summer Bucket List doesn't have to have *huge* things on it—and you don't have to check everything off, either. This is all about ✨vibes.✨ Emily, Liz, Jessa and Laura share easy ways you can create the kind of summer you want: one that’s a bit more loose and carefree, like the ones you loved when you were a kid.

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115. Let Go of Mom Guilt + Fill Your Well (with Ashlee Gadd) May 11, 2023

“I cannot show up to be the mom I want to be for Bennett if I don't show up for myself,” says co-host Liz. But when you have so many things pulling at your attention—your kids, your work, your partner, your family and friends—how *do* you find time to show up for yourself? Ashlee Gadd, found of Coffee + Crumbs, knows this struggle all too well. Ashlee talks with new mama Liz about how she learned to let go of the guilt of not doing it all perfectly, and why pursuing what fills you up benefits everyone around you (especially your kids!). For anyone who pours their time into their children, their work, or any other important areas of their life, you'll find Ashlee's message so relatable—and see freeing.

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114. So Many Thoughts on Royal Coronation Style (with Elizabeth Holmes) May 04, 2023

🇬🇧 What we choose to wear communicates a message: What do we value? And how do we want to present ourselves to the world? This is *especially* true for the British Royal Family, says journalist Elizabeth Holmes. Elizabeth is the brilliant mind behind “So Many Thoughts,” a Substack and Instagram series where she breaks down the messages (and history!) behind what the Royals choose to wear. Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, Emily and Elizabeth break down how Royal style has evolved over the past generation, why there’s a shortage on tiaras (seriously), and the secrets behind the most iconic looks worn by Diana, Kate, Meghan and more. Whether you’re a history buff, a fashionista or a Royal enthusiast, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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113. Build the Book Club of Your Dreams Apr 27, 2023

When women come together with open books and open hearts, the best thing happens: connection. When co-host Laura moved to a new town in 2019, she had no idea how she was going to make friends. But a chance encounter with a fellow mom at the neighborhood pool changed Laura’s life—because it led her to her life-giving group, The Book Club Babes! Laura shares easy tips you can use to create your own book club: how to meet your people, decide what to read (spoiler alert: you can read anything you want, it doesn’t have to be books!), why automating your meeting time makes getting together *so* much easier—and why making time to get together matters so much.

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112. Secrets Behind the Planner (with Whitney Hawkins) Apr 20, 2023

✨ Secrets Revealed! ✨ The brand-new Spring Collection is HERE! And to celebrate, we're asking: ever wonder how Team Simplified chooses new planner patterns? And how do they figure out new products to make?? Creative Director Whitney Hawkins joins co-host Laura (and Graphic Designer extraordinaire!) to reveal some *fascinating* Simplified secrets behind all things design. Don't miss this one—and grab your favorite new Planner and accessories in the Spring Collection! https://emilyley.com

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111. Tools + Tips for a Fresh Spring Home Apr 13, 2023

Ahh, spring is here! 🌷 Time to open the windows, break out the cleaning caddy, and give our rooms a fresh start. 🧹🫧 Laura’s at the mic this week, and after her BIG move, she’s revealing her top tips for giving your home a thorough declutter quickly so you can get back to the sunshine. She also shares the *best* tools and potions to keep your home sparkling clean (spoiler alert: there are two kinds of vacuums on this list—and zero regrets).

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110. The Must-Have Friends Every Woman Needs (with Laura Tremaine) Apr 06, 2023

“If you want to make one decision to ensure your own health and happiness,” said a recent study from Harvard University, “it should be to cultivate warm relationships of all kinds.” And that includes friendships! But what kinds of friends do we need? And what kind of friend should *we* be? Author and podcaster Laura Tremaine (of 10 Things to Tell You fame!) is here, and she’s written a fantastic new book called The Life Council. And this week, she and Emily are talking about where they’ve shined in their friendships—and where they’ve flopped. They talk about the friends who stand by them through the awkward and the hard, and bring warmth and meaning and laughter to their days. Above all, they normalize what adult friendship looks like: the good, the bad, the awkward, the wonderful.

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109. Millennials & Marriage: What’s Hard? What’s Great? Mar 30, 2023

What an interesting time to be alive—isn’t that right, Millennials? That’s especially true when it comes to being partnered or married to someone, because the world looks a liiiiiittle different than when our parents were our age and trying to navigate their own relationships (i.e. The economy! A pandemic! Social media!). Laura and Jessa get vulnerable and peel back the curtain on their marriages, each going on dozen years. What’s been the best thing? What’s been super hard? How do they handle the difficult places like parenting and finances? This is a super insightful convo, full of grace and plenty of laughs. After all, as Laura says, “You laugh. You fight. You choose each other over and over. That’s marriage, right?”

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108. Comfort Watch TV Shows to Escape from It All Mar 23, 2023

Sometimes you just *need a minute,* right? Jessa and Laura definitely do, and they’re talking about alllll the shows that bring them a quick dose of good feels: shows to put on in the background (look at you, The Office and Park & Rec), who’s Team Friends and who’s Team Seinfeld, which reality TV shows and documentaries are worth your time (have you seen The Jinx!?), and—most importantly—why Schitt’s Creek may be the greatest comfort watch of all time (“EW, DAVID!”).

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107. When You Reach a “What’s Next?” Moment Mar 16, 2023

Have you ever felt yourself coming to a new chapter—but you weren't quite sure how to navigate it? Maybe you finally reached the milestone you've worked so hard for, or you can't figure out exactly how to get there. Weirdly, in both scenarios, we find ourselves asking, "What's next?” Which can often be translated to: “What's the next right decision for me here?"

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106. "Halfway Homemade" – Your New Kitchen Time-Saver Mar 09, 2023

Let go of "perfect" and say hello to "Halfway Homemade" – the mantra that's going to change your life in the kitchen! Jessa and Laura share the easiest 30-minute meals to make on a busy weeknight (that their kids actually eat!), plus the freezer and pantry must-haves that cut their cooking time in half, and why most kitchen fails can be fixed with a sauce. Because sauce. ✨

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105. When Your Life Becomes a Thriller Novel (with J.T. Ellison) Mar 02, 2023

What do you do when something so heartbreaking happens that it takes you years to process exactly what you went through? If you’re NYT author J.T. Ellison, you put it in a thriller novel. This week, Emily joins J.T. (who’s one of Emily’s favorite authors!) for a conversation around a topic that links them both: infertility. J.T. vulnerably shares about her own miscarriages, about transmitting pain into your work, why marriages has room for secrets but not lies, about the joys and pitfalls of living in Nashville, and just how she wove a plotline about her infertility experience into a brand-new thriller novel called It’s One of Us.

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104. Building My Own Home Has Been . . . an Adventure Feb 23, 2023

What's it *really* like to build your own home? After selling her house via text (yep, really) and beginning to build her forever home with her family on the lake they love, co-host Laura knows. And she's here, along with Jessa, to share her best tips for creating the home of your dreams (while avoiding the same "fun" surprises she encountered along the way).

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103. Getting Real About Anxiety Feb 16, 2023

It can be lonely to feel like you're the only one who struggles with something. For the longest time, that's how co-host Liz felt, too, as she struggled with anxiety that turned her days upside down. Liz opens up with producer Amy as they talk about Liz's journey with anxiety and how it's affected her life. They talk about the concrete steps that have helped Liz move through hard moments, how she's learned to become her own best advocate and how to care for herself well.

PS: if you're struggling with anxiety and mental health, there's help for you. Talk to your doctor and mental health provider for guidance and next steps. Reach out to a friend or loved one for support. ❤️

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102. Listener Q&A: Our Best Relationship Advice (with Bryan Ley) Feb 09, 2023

"How did you know your partner was 'the one'? What advice would you give yourself before your wedding day? How do you move through parenting situations where you don't see eye to eye? What do we *really* get the partner who says they don't want a gift?"

We asked for your relationship questions, and you delivered. And in honor of Valentine's Day, Emily and her husband Bryan draw from their 15 years of married wisdom to answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

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101. The Best Quick-Dinner Finds from ALDI Feb 02, 2023

Need a 30-minute weeknight dinner without burning a hole in your credit card? Jessa would like to introduce you to the magical world of ALDI. #IYKYK

(PS: ALDI has no idea who we are. We’re just doing this episode because we really like ALDI!)

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100. Celebrating 100 Episodes (+ a HUGE announcement!) Jan 26, 2023

Join Emily as she walks down memory lane—and shares some exciting news we think you're going to love! 🎉

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99. Connecting with Neighbors Is Easier Than You Think (with Shannan Martin) Jan 19, 2023

We all want to make real, lasting connections with people. So why not start with your very own neighbors? It can feel a little intimidating to reach out to someone you don’t know, maybe even a little awkward. It did for writer Shannan Martin too. But despite her status as a card-carrying introvert, Shannan has found that connecting with the community around her in small, low-stakes ways has given her more joy than just sticking to a polite wave. Emily and Shannan talk about some easy ways you can get to know your neighbors or loose acquaintances a little more (Guess what? You don’t have to feed them dinner!). Because at the end of the day, once you push past your feelings of discomfort, you’ll discover that the gift of connection is definitely worth it.

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98. Looking Forward to Forty Jan 12, 2023

Ever hit a milestone birthday that makes you sit and *think*? This year, Emily’s hitting 40, and she’s thinking about the wonderful things this new season has to offer: the wisdom of hindsight and experience, the gift of caring for a body that’s carried you so far, the ability to know what fills you up (and when to give a hearty “No, thanks!”), and the abundance of love we’ve given and received along the way. Whether you’re 25 and wondering where life will take you, or you’re right where Emily is and wondering what’s next, this is the episode for you, friend. ❤️

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97: Simplify Your Fridge Jan 05, 2023

Happy 2023! As you dive into a fresh new year, Emily’s going to help you tackle one of the biggest clutter magnets in your home: your fridge. And here to help is a Simplified sister (and fellow organization nerd) behind the scenes: our Simplified Podcast producer, Amy Kerr! Emily and Amy share tons of tips for keeping your fridge in tip-top shape, like which organizing tools will help your fridge out, how to store fresh veggies and herbs so they last a bit longer, the best system for restocking items, some delicious freezers meals, and more. So friend, whether you’re on top of your fridge game or not, this episode’s for you (spoiler alert: in a “grace, not perfection” kind of moment, someone revealed she *may* have something in her fridge from 2018 🫣).

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Simplifying 2023 #4: Three Routines to Find Balance + Feed Your Spirit Dec 31, 2022

In 2023, we have two wishes for you: that balance would come to you with ease, and through all your days, your spirit feels the warmth of joy and abundant life.

In this episode, Emily’s going to take you through three routines—one daily, one weekly, and one monthly—that will bring you back to center and feed your spirit. And why does that matter? Because if your spirit is nourished, then sister, then you’ve got enough kindling to handle whatever comes your way. And no matter what happens, your fire will keep burning. 🔥

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Simplifying 2023 #3: Home Organizing Hacks for the Year Ahead (with Jen Robin) Dec 30, 2022

How can you shape your home to nurture your heart in this particular season? What you needed ten years ago probably isn’t what you need right now. And today, Jen Robin, founder of the organizational firm Life in Jeneral, is going to help you create a home you love! Jen and Emily talk about the room that gets the most “bang for your organizational buck,” how to tame the spaces where clutter tends to add up, hacks to clean your car, and the most important question to ask yourself before you start making big and small changes to your home.

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Simplifying 2023 #2: “Decide Once” – A Helpful Mantra for 2023 (with Kendra Adachi) Dec 29, 2022

Do you find yourself saying, I wish someone else would decide what we’re having for dinner, or which movie to watch, or what to buy for teacher gifts? Then, friend, you need to try out this concept: “Decide once.”

Coined by The Lazy Genius herself, Kendra Adachi, “decide once” is going to transform your 2023! It’ll take out the stress of decision fatigue and hand you the peace that comes from decisions you’ve made for your season: Taco Tuesdays, teachers get a gift card to the local bookstore, “On Wednesdays, we wear pink”—the possibilities are endless. Kendra shares her favorite “decide once” choices, along with how to start small, why brainless crowdpleasers will save your weeknights, and so much more.

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Simplifying 2023 #1: Looking Back to Plan Ahead Dec 28, 2022

Happy Fresh Start season! 🎉 This week, as we get ready for a brand-new year, we’re bringing you “Simplifying 2023,” a short series to help you gently think about where you are, and where you’d like the new year to take you. Here’s where we’re starting: sometimes, in order to move forward, we need to look behind us to see what worked, what didn’t, and how to make tweaks as we try again. Think of this as your personal Spotify Wrapped: Life Edition! Emily has a few questions to ask yourself as you prep for your fresh start in a kind and gentle way.

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96: Easy 5-Minute Meals During the Holidays Dec 22, 2022

Here we are at yet another holiday—and yet another week we’re asking, “What the heck do we make for dinner apart from the Big Day?” Friend, this is what you need this week: no-cook dinners that are easy to assemble. So easy, in fact, that it’ll only take you five minutes from fridge the finished. Emily’s got some super-easy ideas for you, so hit up your grocery delivery app and bask in all the time you’ve given back to yourself this busy week. Happy Holidays—and happy eating!

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95: A Pep Talk for the Magic Makers Dec 15, 2022

Hey, magic maker, we see you right now. We see you making all the lists for presents and parties and everything in between. We see the way you’re shepherding the tiny angels in the church Christmas pageant after a busy work day, and praying your mint mocha gives you a boost as you drive around and look at Christmas lights with squealing kids in your backseat. We see you adding more to your plate than feels comfortable right now. And Emily’s got one message for you: you’re doing so great. And perhaps the magic of the season looks a little different than it used to when you were the squealing kid in the backseat. But there’s so much magic to be had in this season—and you’re allowed to slow down, to take it all in yourself, and let someone else produce the magic you so freely give to others.

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94: When Holiday Family Gatherings Get . . . Awkward (with Team Simplified’s Jessa) Dec 08, 2022

Sometimes the holidays get awkward because families are weird. And when you get a bunch of quirky people under one roof, stuff 👴🏼 is 👧🏾 going 👵🏾 to 🤷🏻‍♂️ happen. And Emily and Jessa, beloved and hilarious art director for Simplified, are going to talk about that stuff. Emily and Jessa deliver some of the most cringe moments they've ever seen at their holiday gatherings (Jessa's first with her brand-new-fiancé's family might've involved her, a bottle rocket, and uttering, "I'm just new to this whole holding fireworks thing," by the end of the night). And just as important, they share a few tips on how to get through the moments where you wish you could turn invisible and sneak away as fast as humanly possible.

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93: Raising Kids Who Love to Give Dec 01, 2022

’Tis the season of giving! But not every gift comes with a bow—the best gifts usually don’t. With each passing holiday season, we bet you’ve seen that the most meaningful gifts are the gifts of time and attention. And that’s something we want to teach our kids, too. This week, Emily’s giving you three easy ways to teach kids to develop their giving muscles, to look around and see ways they can help not only their friends and family, but people in their community. Because the truth is, when we give our time and attention to others, we get a gift in return: we get to be part of something larger than ourselves. We get the gift of purpose.

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92: Lifting Up Our Sisters Who Need Us (with Holly Christine Hayes) Nov 24, 2022

“When we lift up a woman, we lift up humanity,” says Melinda French Gates. And she’s 100% right—because when women are supported, when they’re given opportunities to run their lives and their careers and their families, it makes the entire world flourish. We can definitely see that in the work of our guest this week, Holly Christine Hayes. Holly is the founder and CEO of Sanctuary Project, a nonprofit social enterprise employing and empowering women who’ve survived lives of trafficking, violence, and addiction. Holly and Emily talk about the amazing way Holly turned her painful story into purpose, how women can lead other women well, and how we can each lift up other women in our own circles of influence. Because when a village of women comes together, there isn’t a more mighty force for good in the world.

(And PS: if you haven’t seen the jewelry that Sanctuary makes, run to their website, because you’ll want to give pieces to your mom, your sister, and all your friends — it’s so delicate and beautiful)

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91: There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Holiday Nov 17, 2022

Between the food and decorations, the laughter and love, the holidays can feel magical. But let’s be real: the holidays don’t always look like a Hallmark movie, even if you try. Because beneath the tinsel and elaborate centerpieces, real life is still here. If you’re feeling stressed from too much holiday pressure, or miffed by a kid who keeps messing up the holiday photo, or even if you’re not sure grief will let you celebrate in the first place, it’s okay—no holiday is perfect. If you’re looking to get the day back on track, Emily has a few things you could try. But if that’s not possible for you this year, then sister, we’re holding you in our hearts—please know you’re not alone in this season. ❤️

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90: Planning Sweet & Simple Holidays (with Nana!) Nov 10, 2022

The holidays are *a lot.* But what if they didn’t have to be? Emily’s bringing back one of your favorite guests ever: Nana, AKA her mom, Stephanie! In this episode, Nana gives you permission to make the holidays as simple as you need them to be. Emily and Nana talk through stress-free tips for Thanksgiving, how to ask for help if you’re hosting during the holidays, how to take the pressure off yourself during the big days, and even how much food to buy (because let’s be real: that’s super hard to figure out!). They talk about how to help kids with All The Feelings at the holidays, and what to do if your sweet and simple holiday doesn’t go quite according to plan. If you need a dose of grace this holiday season, this episode is for you.

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89: When Life Changes, This Is *Always* True (with BFF Jane Lauter) Nov 03, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: life will never be quite the same as it is right now. It’s filled with, as writer Zora Neale Hurston said, years that ask questions and years that answer them. But in the midst of all that change and uncertainty, do you know what remains true? Love.

This is a special week on the podcast, because Emily’s just released a super special, brand-new book called Sure as the Sunrise: 100 Morning Meditations on God’s Mercy and Delight! 🎉 And to help us celebrate, Emily’s talking to her BFF Jane about the most important things, like the unchanging love we have for our people, the love they have for us, and the love given to us by our great and good God. If you’re feeling sad or anxious or worried today, pour a warm cup of tea and join us here—this is a conversation that’ll soothe your soul.

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88: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide (Small Business Edition!) Oct 27, 2022

We know it’s a tad early, but we’ve got to ask: have you started your holiday list yet? 📝 Don’t worry, we’ve done a little bit of the legwork for you! At Simplified, we like to say that behind every small business, there’s a heartbeat. Because when you purchase goods or services from a small boutique, or an Etsy shop, or a Shopify site, that owner can get groceries to feed her kids that night. She can use that money to get hearing aids for her mom, or save up for a business degree, or a new home for her growing family. So this year, Emily’s highlighting a few small businesses (most of them women-owned!) that are putting great things into the world—things that are beautiful, or whimsical, or tasty and delicious! Whether you’re shopping for your mom, sister, partner, kids, or teachers, you’re sure to find a meaningful gift or two that’ll help support a small business this holiday season.

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87: Feeding Your People When You’re *Over It* (with Jen Hatmaker) Oct 20, 2022

Let’s face it: sometimes we’re just *over it,* and that’s especially true when it comes to dinner. When it’s Wednesday night and all you want to is lay on the couch and eat a bag of microwave popcorn, just remember the wisdom from our guest today—podcaster and now-cookbook author Jen Hatmaker! Jen’s latest book is called Feed These People, and this week, Jen and Emily talked about how to muster the energy and creativity to cook for your people when you have zero left in the tank, Jen’s favorite recipes for a random Wednesday night, her favorite kitchen tools and so much more.

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86: Decluttering Digital Life - Your Work Email Inbox Oct 13, 2022

Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of emails or Slack notifications at work? Yep, we have too. But how do you get the info you need without sacrificing a good rapport with your team, or feeling like you’re missing out on essential things you need to know? And how do you go on vacation without coming back to a quadruple-digit inbox that makes your good vibes instantly vanish? Emily’s bringing back our Decluttering Digital Life series to help you tackle how to communicate effectively with your team (without losing your sanity in the process!). She talks about the project management tool that’s revolutionized Team Simplified’s lives at work, how to tackle email threads that just *won’t die,* and how to get your work done and still stay on top of your emails (without feeling overwhelmed or guilty in the process).

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85: Decorating a Cozy Home for Fall & Winter (with Liz Marie Galvan) Oct 06, 2022

Time to break out the softest throw blankets, the *good* candles, and all the decorative gourds—because today we’re getting our homes cozy and comfy for cooler months ahead with Cozy White Cottage’s Liz Marie Galvan! Liz Marie’s just written a fabulous book called Cozy White Cottage Seasons: 100 Tips to Make Your Home Cozy All Year Long, and this week, she’s sharing some of her best (and easiest!) tips with Emily. Spoiler alert: you don’t have to raid the home décor aisles every time cozy season rolls around—you probably have more cozy in your home than you think, just waiting for you to display it!

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84: The Life-Giving Power of Rituals Sep 29, 2022

When you hear the word “ritual,” what do you think of? It can sound like a stuffy word, but it doesn’t have to be. A ritual is something you often do that helps you step toward the person you want to be. A ritual can look like a lot of different things: practices like prayer, meditation, and yoga. Taking a few minutes after work to put on some music, get on the floor, and play with your kids. Sitting down at the same time every day to write, or soaking in the tub at the beginning and the end of each day (like Emily!). Ritual helps you reset your mind so you can live with intention. And today, Emily’s sharing four ways a ritual can add some ease and automation to your days, why rituals help us grow, and how to easily incorporate a life-giving ritual into your schedule (and one doesn’t add a whole lot of time—or guilt—either). There’s power in meeting yourself in the same space regularly. Because when you accept who you are and where you are, it’s a lot easier to find the path toward who you’d like to be.

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83: The Ultimate Guide to Soup, Fall’s Coziest Food (with Bri McKoy) Sep 22, 2022

On a chilly fall evening, is there anything cozier than a warm, creamy bowl of soup? (Nope!) To welcome the coziest season of the year, we’re delighted to talk with foodie content creator and the Queen of Soup, Bri McKoy! 👩‍🍳 Today Bri dishes on the Instant Pot Lemon Chicken & Potato Soup that’s become one of Emily’s go-to’s, her pumpkin chili that’s perfect for Game Day or a Tuesday night, her pizza soup (!?), and so many more. Bri also shares her genius tip for shredding chicken in a snap (seriously, you won’t believe how easy it is), the soup that’s always a winner for potlucks and meal trains, and even how to keep your fridge and pantry stocked for a quick but delicious meal in a pinch. Grab a spoon—soup’s on, y’all!

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82: Four Ways Paper Planners Improve Life (at Work + Home!) Sep 15, 2022

It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year: Launch Week! 🎉 As beautiful as our Simplified Planners and products are, we get that you may be wondering: Why use a paper planner in a digital world? We’re glad you asked! Emily put on her research cap to find out—and what she discovered will absolutely floor you. Today Emily’s sharing four ways that paper planners can help you streamline your life at work and at home. Because it turns out, working on paper is kind of like a superpower for your brain (because it helps your brain remember more, minimize distraction, and even enhance creativity!). And couldn’t we all use these superpowers every now and again?

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81: Kids & Phones: What’s the Right Balance? (with Sissy Goff) Sep 08, 2022

Getting a phone is a huge step for a kid (and their parent!), and there’s a lot to figure out: what’s the right age to get one? How can we help them use it in a healthy way? Social media, or no? Emily’s been asking these questions herself since her sixth-grader Brady got his first phone a few weeks ago. And to get some advice, she’s turned to child and adolescent counselor Sissy Goff! Sissy’s a favorite around here (her episode on helping kids manage anxiety in Episode 30 is one of our most downloaded episodes ever), and this week she and Emily talk about how to help kids create a healthy relationship with technology. Sissy shares a ton of great info in this episode, including: how to build healthy boundaries around phones, which apps keep kids physically safe and mentally well when using their phones, and how to soothe hurt feelings when friends have tech privileges they don’t.

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80: Get Your Home Organized for a Season Change Sep 01, 2022

YAY, it’s almost fall! 🍂 As the weather turns cooler, it’s time to put away the flip-flops and floaties and break out all the pumpkins, all the cozy sweaters, and get your home ready for colder temps ahead. Consider this your “get your life ready for fall” checklist! Emily’s dishing out quick and easy tips to get your closets, kitchen, decor, outdoors and more prepped before your schedule gets packed with all the fun fall things (or, for you brave people who live where it snows, before the first flakes come down).

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79: The Magic of the Perpetual Grocery List Aug 25, 2022

Between work and life and making sure we have enough avocados for the week, there are a lot of logistics we have to keep track of. But you know what’s pretty easy to automate? Your grocery list. No, really, it’s true! Today Emily’s sharing her secrets on her favorite tools for automating life in the Ley house. Whether you love to grab a cart and shop in person, or if you prefer clicking Add to Cart, Emily’s going to show you how to slash time and money from your grocery budget, so you can actually use that time for things you actually want to do. Because let’s be honest: no one wants to spend more than two seconds thinking about if they have enough avocados for the week.

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78: During Transitions, Go Easy On Your Kids–And Yourself Aug 18, 2022

Any shakeup to your routine—whether it’s a new school year, a new job, a big promotion, a birth, a death, a surgery, a divorce, whatever—requires you to pour a lot from your well. And you know what that means? To care for yourself, you need to restore your well with some rest and a heaping dose of grace. Today Emily’s talking about how to navigate seasons of change, whether you’re starting middle school or a brand-new phase of your life. And she reminds us that no matter where we are, we can find belonging and even create it ourselves. Because we’re all going through change, in some form or another, and there’s so much strength in finding safe harbor with other people who have learned, in their own way, how to navigate the waters of change too.

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77: When It’s Hard to Connect with Friends, Be Intentional (with Team Simplified’s Jessa) Aug 11, 2022

It feels like we’re ramping up for the busy season again, doesn’t it? When life doesn’t leave a lot of margin, do you ever feel like your friendships move to the back burner? We get it. We bet you do, too. Cultivating rich friendships has been one of Emily’s priorities this year—even when life gets crazy, as it always does. And today, she’s talking with one of the most wise and practical people she knows to talk about how she makes time for friendship: Simplified’s art director, Jessa Bray! Emily and Jessa talk about moments their friends made the biggest difference in their lives, even when they thought they could go it alone. They talk about how to show up in the big and little ways for friends, even when it’s crazy busy, and even how to make peace with relationships here for a reason or a season.

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76: Nail Back-to-School Prep Like a Champ Aug 04, 2022

Welcome to August—or, as we call it at Simplified, Fresh Start 2.0! So much of our community is in the throes of Back-to-School prep, whether you’re getting littles ready for a new school year or or just getting yourself ready to get back to a routine that doesn’t include ice cream for dinner three nights of the week. It takes a bit of a brain shift to get back into the swing of things, so Emily’s here to take you by the hand and gently guide you into five things you might want to put on your Back-to-School prep list. From lunches and schedules to getting your kid emotionally equipped to tackle a new school year, these are doable things that’ll help you get your home and heart ready for a fresh start.

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75: What Your Kid's Teacher Wishes You Knew (with Team Simplified’s Taylor) Jul 28, 2022

There’s no other way to say it: teachers are heroes. They’re courageous and kind, selfless and brave and wise. Can you think of a teacher who spent time with you after school so you could understand how to multiply fractions? Or listened when you had a problem with a friend and didn’t know how to respond to it? Or wrote letters of recommendation when you applied for colleges? It seems like teachers can make magic out of thin air. But as we’ll hear today, it’s not magic—it’s years of training, hard work, and a lot of creativity. Emily’s talking with her sister-in-law Taylor, Team Simplified's Administrator extraordinaire who’s super good at juggling, thanks the to seven years she spent as a teacher! Taylor and Emily talk about why Taylor decided to be a teacher (spoiler alert: someone very close to both Emily *and* Taylor was the inspiration!), some of the lows and highs of the job, and what she wishes all parents understood about teaching. Taylor also reveals the very doable thing any parent could do to help a teacher (we’ll never think about teacher gifts the same way again!), and the most helpful way parents could get involved with their kids’ education.

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74: 5 Audiobooks Perfect for a Road Trip (or laundry!) Jul 21, 2022

Is there anything better than a good book? Nope! How about one you can pop into your ears while you drive, or go for a walk, or get stuff done around the house? Hmm, that’s pretty good too! Emily’s our resident Audiobook Queen, and today she’s got five recommendations you’ve *got* to check out this summer. From royal rom-coms to killer fiction (literally!), to some instructive and poignant nonfiction, there’s something here for just about everyone—even some reads the littles will love!

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73: Helping Your Kid Navigate Puberty (with Birds & Bees) Jul 14, 2022

Do you remember when your parents talked to you about your changing body? What did that feel like for you? Was a big conversation where it happened all at once, or did it happen in small pieces scattered over your childhood? Did you feel scared and overwhelmed, or did you feel curious and . . . okay? It’s a big topic to tackle, both for parents *and* kids. That’s exactly why Emily invited two of our favorite guests back onto the show this week: Megan and Mary Flo of Birds & Bees! All the way back in episode two, Mary Flo and Megan shared how to talk to kids about sex with calm and confidence, and it’s one of our most downloaded episodes ever. Today, they chat with Emily about how to talk to kids at any age about bodies and how they’ll change someday, and how bodies differ by age and gender. They share how to coach kids to communicate boundaries when it comes to their bodies, the best ways that parents can react to kids’ surprising questions, and how to start talking to kids about topics that maybe you should’ve tackled a while ago (and don’t worry, parents: this is a no-shame zone!).

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72: Four Easy, Healthy No-Cook Meals for Summer Jul 07, 2022

When it’s the hottest day of the summer and you have to feed your family, do you *really* want to stand in front of a hot stove? Um, hard pass. Time to pull some easy, no-cook recipes out of your back pocket! Emily’s sharing a few dinner ideas that are super fresh and quick to assemble. From watermelon feta salad to a perfectly constructed sandwich, these no-cook recipes will help you get food on the table in minutes, so you can get back to back to hanging by the pool, binge-watching your favorite new series, or whatever you like to do with the people you love on those warm summer nights.

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71: Investing in Yourself and Your Dreams (with Jenna Kutcher) Jun 30, 2022

In ten years, what do you want your life to look like? From jobs to family, to community and hobbies and so much more, we all have different dreams we’re nurturing in our hearts. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to start reaching for them, especially when our lives are so full already. But taking the first step toward turning your dreams into reality is something that’s changed Emily’s life—and also for her guest today, Jenna Kutcher!

Jenna is a Minnesota wife, mom, and entrepreneur who puts heart over hustle. And today, she shares her ten-year journey from quitting the corporate world, to launching a photography business, to empowering millions women to reach for their dreams every single day through her super-bingeable Goal Digger Podcast and brand-new book How Are You, Really? In this inspiring convo, Jenna and Emily talk about how to start figuring out what you want to go after, how to use micro actions to start building big results, how to break through seasons of burnout (even if you’re not a natural rester), which mess-up moments have taught them the most, and why accepting help can multiple your efforts way more than hustle alone.

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70: You’re Always Enough (with Brady, Tyler, & Caroline Ley) Jun 23, 2022

It doesn’t matter how old we are: we each want to be “enough.” We want to be enough for our parents, our friends and team members, our partners and kids. Whether you’re age 4 or 104, Emily has a message for you: you’ll always be enough, because God made you. And when you recognize the gifts God’s placed inside you, then you can turn around and recognize those gifts in other people, and celebrate them in their enoughness, too. Emily’s put that beautiful message into her very first children’s book called You’re Always Enough: And More than I Hoped For, which is in bookstores right now! And to celebrate the book’s arrival, Emily’s inviting her three children—Brady, Tyler, and Caroline—onto the show for a sweet and special episode.

Emily and the kids talk about each of their special “superpowers” God gave them, some times when they felt like they didn’t measure up at school or with friends, and how they remembered they were special and loved—especially by their parents—even when they weren’t perfect. Because as You’re Always Enough reminds us: “Enough does not mean perfect. Enough’s not what you do. Enough means being who you are—the way that God made you. So when you start to wonder if the parts of you add up, remember what you know inside: you’ll always be enough.”

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69: Honoring Juneteenth & Freedom for All (with Alice Faye Duncan) Jun 16, 2022

On June 19, 1865, US soldiers walked the streets of Galveston, Texas, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people living in the state. Our country now recognizes this important day as our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. And this week, we are honored to learn more about Juneteenth from author and librarian Alice Faye Duncan! Alice Faye shares about her brand-new children’s book, "Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free," which tells the inspiring story of teacher and activist Opal Lee. Known far and wide as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” Opal Lee led the charge well into her 90s to make the Juneteenth a federal holiday, showing the world what it means to be a light of courage. Alice Faye also gives us some tips on how to talk to kids about hard moments in history and how to meaningfully observe the day with friends and family.

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68: Planning Lazy Days, Getaways, and Summer Memories (with Jane Lauter) Jun 09, 2022

Summer’s magic, isn’t it? The long, sunshiny days, the last-minute trips to the ice cream shop, the trips to faraway places, sharing laughs and deep conversations under the stars. Summer brings experiences like nothing else, and it’s fun to hear how our friends are planning to spend them too, right?! Emily’s BFF Jane is joining the show this week for a chat on all things summer: where they’re going, what they’re packing, what they’re eating, the best pro-tips for different destinations (even with kids!). It’s always a fun when Jane stops by, so find a comfy chair and get a cold glass of lemonade—summer magic’s about to begin!

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67: How to Pack Without Forgetting Anything Jun 02, 2022

It’s the night before your vacation, and you are *pumped.* You’re stuffing your suitcases with everything you need—maybe a little more than what you need, because how are you going to know what you’ll want to wear to dinner on Tuesday? Then, twenty minutes after you lock the front door, you feel a familiar trickle of doubt. “Oh my gosh—did I forget charger again?!” It feels inevitable, right? But . . . what if it didn’t have to be? In this week’s super tactical episode, Emily’s breaking down her best tips for packing everything you need for a quick weekend getaway or even a monthlong Airbnb stay so that maybe, just maybe, you can banish that little trickle of packing doubt for good.

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66: Living Slow, Sweet + Good with Summer Mode May 26, 2022

It’s (basically) summertime, and the living is . . . well, it’s a bit easier! Summer’s one of the most magical times of year, isn’t it? Because summer invites us to slow down and take in the good stuff. This week, Emily’s sharing how to shift gears and get yourself into summer mode at work and home. Are you trying to find margin in your schedule to check off your summer bucket list? Are you a leader who wants to help your team find work/life balance this season? Are you a mama wondering how to rekindle the fire you see in your kids, the fire used to have on endless summer days filled with ice cream and beaches and fireflies at night? Then pop in your earbuds, find some inspiration—and then, most importantly, *go live your life.* Because that’s what summer’s for!

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65: You’re Doing Great, Mama (a May Pep Talk with Sally Clarkson) May 19, 2022

May is the Christmas of spring: it’s a beautiful time of year, filled with flowers and fun and new life, but if you’re a parent, you also know May is . . . *a lot.* All the recitals. All the field days. All the ball games and practices, all the projects before school’s out. And while you try to navigate all the end-of-school-year fun/chaos, let Emily and her guest, author and podcaster Sally Clarkson, remind you: You’re doing great, Mama—you really are. Sally is someone Emily turns to time and again for parenting advice, as Sally’s raised four exceptional young humans. And today, Sally shares stories from her own days in the May trenches, and gives us a gentle pep rally to remind us that great mamas aren’t the ones who have the perfect snack bags for field day, or have the summer schedule already filled to the brim with edutainment. Great mamas are the ones who not only provide for their kids, but also remember that in order to care for someone else well, we have to care for *ourselves* well, too.

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64: Getting Real About My Wellness Journey May 12, 2022

A lot of things go into caring for yourself well: the mental, the emotional, the spiritual. And so much of our health stems from how we’re caring for our bodies. What are we using to fuel our energy? How much are we moving? It’s something Emily’s been thinking about a lot over the past few months. Emily shares the catalyst that caused her to dive deep into her health and wellness (spoiler alert: it’s definitely not something you’d expect) to see if she could tackle why she was losing hair, experiencing allergic and autoimmune reactions, and feeling the effects of inflammation all over her body. After working with her doctor and a health coach, she’s sharing four doable changes she’s made this year that’ve had a huge impact on her strength and energy levels, and helped her get back to feeling like her best self.

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[2] Don’t forget: your body is unique. What works for someone else may work differently for you, and vice versa. And that’s okay!

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63: Our Journeys Through Infertility (with Kristin Winchester) May 05, 2022

Infertility is something so many families struggle with. It’s a journey filled with physical and emotional exertion on a daily basis, of doctors and medications and countless whispered prayers and tears. Some journeys end the way you wished for. Many of them don’t. No two journeys are the same, and that holds true for Emily and her BFF Kristin Winchester. Emily and Kristin share the long, winding road through infertility they each experienced, how it impacted their partners, and the complicated feelings they had throughout their journeys. They share how they navigated tough moments, like when their friends found out they were pregnant, and how they cared for themselves throughout that season.

If you’re traveling this road today, we want you to know a few things: if this episode—or any situation this season—feels too much for you, then you don’t have to partake in it. You are not traveling this road alone. There are so many ways to mother someone, whether you met in the delivery room or somewhere else along the way. And you are so very, very loved.

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62: Gardening Hacks Anyone Can Use (with Team Simplified’s Whit) Apr 28, 2022

Spring has officially sprung! It’s hard not to throw yourself into your local plant nursery and empty your wallet to create the garden of your Instagram dreams. But how do you get the best bang for your gardening buck? And what are the easiest plants to care for without, you know, sending them to the compost pile? Lucky for us, Simplified’s creative director Whitney Hawkins happens to create beautiful things not only with her computer, but also with her gorgeous garden! Whit and Emily talk about the easiest plants and flowers to care for inside and outside your home, Whit’s go-to tools for any gardening projects, why she built a Free Flower Stand in front of her house, and why gardening has sprouted new relationships in her neighborhood and a new sense of confidence, wonder, and awe in herself.

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61: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Partner Apr 21, 2022

We love our people, but here’s the thing: conflict is inevitable. That’s because people see and experience the world differently. And that’s okay! In fact, it’s normal! But have you ever noticed the hard conversations you have with your partner can go from 0 to 60 on the emotional rollercoaster, more than any other relationship can? Why is that? And how can we navigate those conversations while respecting our partner’s feelings—and our own? Emily breaks down how to spot when you’re about to spiral into a heated moment, different patterns of conflict you may use to fight, and how to know when it’s time to agree to disagree, or even take a few minutes to cool off from a hot topic. It’s thorny, it’s hard, but finding your way through a hard conversation happens through a bit of love, respect, humility—and a whole lot of listening.

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60: Embracing New Tools for a New Season (with Shauna Niequist) Apr 14, 2022

What do you do when the story you’re living suddenly doesn’t fit anymore? What happens when your story gets rewritten in real time—and you have no backspace button you can push? We’ve all been there in one way or another. So has author Shauna Niequist. Like many of us, Shauna has been in a season of unraveling and reweaving. A few years ago she, her husband Aaron, and their two boys left their hometown of Chicago and moved into an 800-square-foot apartment in Manhattan, where they knew exactly eight (!) people. Shauna and Emily talk about how to embrace the changes you asked for and the ones you didn’t, why we’ll never stop learning things (and why that’s a great thing!). Above all, Shauna reminds us that life as we know it is going to change. It’s not easy. It’s definitely messy. But sometimes, those changes can be beautiful too.

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59: Revolutionize Your Schedule with Time Blocking Apr 07, 2022

Do you start your day with a plan, or just kind of wing it? If you’re looking to give your schedule a tactical makeover, may we introduce . . . time blocking! This week, Emily’s telling you all about this productivity secret weapon and how it can give a little structure to even the craziest days. Sometimes getting more done (and a little peace of mind along the way!) is as simple as looking at your To-Do list and figuring out when you can make it happen—and if you can’t, maybe it’s time to give yourself a bit of grace and a little bit of margin. And don’t forget: the measure of success isn’t what you do. It’s being the kind and courageous friend, partner, sister, daughter, and teammate you already are.

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58: Peace Is a Practice (with Morgan Harper Nichols) Mar 31, 2022

With everything going on in our homes and our world, peace can seem out of grasp even on the best days. But as artist and poet Morgan Harper Nichols says, “You don’t have to arrive at your picture-perfect life before you can know peace.” Whenever Morgan speaks, we listen—you can see why, right? This week, Emily and Morgan talk about how to quiet your heart and find contentment, no matter where you are (even if it’s somewhere you don’t want to be). Morgan shares how receiving an autism diagnosis at 31 years old helped her understand and engage with the world—and herself!—in a deeper way. Above all, Morgan reminds us that peace isn’t the absence of discomfort; it doesn’t happen passively or something you get perfectly right. Peace is something you do, a practice you come back to over and over again.

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57: Putting Boundaries in Place (with Nedra Tawwab) Mar 24, 2022

Is it mean to live with boundaries? Do they keep you walled off from other people? Nope! Our guest today Nedra Tawwab says, “Boundaries are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships.” Sounds like they’re pretty essential, huh? Nedra’s a therapist who shares (with her 1.4 million Instagram followers @nedratawwab) how to clearly communicate your needs and expectations so you can create healthy, loving relationships. Today Nedra and Emily talk about ways to communicate your needs more clearly to your partner, how to raise kids with healthy boundaries, and how to honor yourself through it all.

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56: When You Mess Up, Show Yourself Compassion Mar 17, 2022

Sometimes the person who’s hardest to treat with compassion is . . . you. When you’ve done something you wish you could take back, or didn’t intervene when you should’ve, carrying guilt can feel like a punishment you’re supposed to shoulder. But Emily reminds us if we want to show compassion to others, we *have* to show it to ourselves first. This week, Emily’s sharing a few ways you can start to be more gentle and kind with yourself. Because kindness isn’t weakness—it one of the strongest things we can do.

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55: Live Your New Story with the Enneagram (with Ian Morgan Cron) Mar 10, 2022

What kind of story are you telling yourself *about* yourself? Does it fit who you are right now, or do you think it’s time to find a new one? We’re asking ourselves some big questions on the podcast today, and Enneagram coach and podcaster Ian Morgan Cron is here to guide us! Ian is an expert in the Enneagram personality assessment (he’s a 4, by the way), and today he and Emily (a Type 2!) share how learning more about themselves through the Enneagram has helped them see why they make the decisions they do. Ian shows us how to find out if we’re living a story that’s serving who we are right now, and if it’s not, how to let go of a past that doesn’t define us and embrace a rich new story that reflects who we were made to be.

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54: My Most Empowering Moment (with Team Simplified’s Brittany and Whit) Mar 03, 2022

Is it a coincidence that our first podcast birthday (!) falls super close to another favorite day of ours, International Women’s Day? We don’t think so! And we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate both than inviting two of Team Simplified’s leaders on the show: our COO Brittany Werth and Creative Director Whitney Hawkins! Emily, Brittany, and Whit share about the women who inspired them and showed them how to work hard, dream big, and lead families and businesses with creativity and compassion. They talk about some of their proudest moments at Simplified, what they’re excited about for the future, and how they’re helping their littles—girls and boys—recognize the grit and grace that women of all ages and walks of life bring to the world.

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53: Eight Things I Learned in my 38th Year Feb 24, 2022

When you’re about to hit a big milestone, do you ever get reflective? It’s hard not to, right? Emily’s turning 39 this week, and she’s recapping eight lessons she learned in her 38th year. From discovering she might be a cat lady after all (!) to helping her kids spread their wings in new ways, Emily’s showing us that every year has lessons big and small in store for us, if we take the time to look for them.

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52: Going Beyond a "Just Getting By" Life (with Mallory Ervin) Feb 17, 2022

Sometimes you look up from your busy life and realize . . . this is not the story you thought would be yours. And without even realizing it, your spirit slid from “Everything is awesome!” to “I’m just getting by.” That’s what former Miss Kentucky and three-time Amazing Race contestant Mallory Ervin realized one day—and she decided she was going to do something about it. Mallory and Emily talk about Mallory’s brand-new book called “Living Fully,” where Mallory candidly shares about the addiction that gradually took over her life until she decided she wasn’t going to live that story anymore. Mallory reminds us that living a full life doesn’t mean the absence of “bad” things, or letting other people decide what makes you happy. It means despite whatever is happening, you’re choosing to pursue more of what matters to you. It means spending more time with the people and work and ideas that makes you come alive. (PS: If you need a pep talk today, then *this* is the episode for you!)

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51: Keep Getting to Know Your Person (with Bryan Ley) Feb 10, 2022

Who knows you better than your person? Probably no one! But do they know * everything * about you—and vice versa? Let’s find out! Emily’s husband Bryan is back on the show for a little Valentine’s Day fun. There’s plenty of laughs and a few sweet moments as Emily and Bryan trade some of their favorite stories and memories, game show style. (PS: we’ve got a list of questions they answered on the show notes at emilyley.com/podcast, so you can have some fun getting to know your person, too!)

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50: Four Easy, Healthy Weeknight Meals for Your Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Feb 03, 2022

Raise your hand if your InstantPot or Slow Cooker has already saved your life this year (spoiler alert: ours are up in the air!). When you’re strapped for time or cash, nothing’s better than making a big pot of something in one of these kitchen workhorses. Today, Emily’s sharing four of her All-Time Favorite meals she makes in the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker (with methods for each appliance!). From meals you can make with pantry ingredients you for sure have *right now* to a bright lemon chicken soup that’s a hug in a bowl, not to mention carnitas and a classic Coca-Cola Pot Roast, you’ll definitely find your next favorite weeknight meal. Soup’s on, people!

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49: Calm Your Anxiety with Better Boundaries Jan 27, 2022

Living with anxiety is . . . well, it’s overwhelming. Yet so many of us do, for so many reasons. Some find relief from anxiety when they talk with a therapist, or when they take medication (something that’s helped Emily, for sure). Sometimes, anxiety is a tool your body’s using to tell you something — that maybe someone has stepped over one of your boundaries, and that’s not okay with you. It could be a boundary of your time, your money, your values, your body. Boundaries affect how we live every day, but many of us haven’t really thought about them. Today, Emily’s going to start a conversation we’ll continue in a few weeks as we take a deep-dive into what boundaries are, why they’re so important — and how we can make sure we’re honoring them. Because when we honor our boundaries, we honor ourselves. And as we honor ourselves, we may start to feel some of that anxiety loosen its grip. Thanks to our episode sponsors!

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48: Loving Your Body, Just as She Is (with Jess Connolly) Jan 20, 2022

Here’s something that’s hard to admit for so many of us: it can feel like a struggle to care for our bodies in a compassionate way, to listen to what our bodies need and want. So many of us feel ashamed that our bodies don’t look a certain way, or we’re not able to do things that others can. It’s a message that’s been fed to us over and over since we were little girls. But what would our mental space look like if we could break free from those messages and begin to heal? What would it look like to love our body, just as she is right now? Today, Emily’s talking to Jess Connolly, a guide who’s spent some intentional time around breaking free from body shame. They talk about how to pass healthy, validating messages to our daughters, even as we struggle ourselves, and tangible things we can do to begin loving our body just as she is. Because sister, every single part of you is *good.*

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47: Simplify Your Budget Jan 13, 2022

This time of year, so many of us resolve to get better with our finances. And the cornerstone of getting good at your money might not be flashy, but it sure is effective: it’s knowing how much money you have coming in and how much is going out. That’s basically a fancy way of saying “making a budget.” And you know what? Even if you’re not a “numbers” person, you can make a budget — and it doesn’t have to be complicated (side note: Emily didn’t think she was a numbers person either, and surprise, now she runs a business!). Today, Emily’s dropping four super-helpful tips on how to kick off your financial journey this year on the right foot. From dividing your spending into categories, to getting help from a financial advisor, no matter where you’re starting from you’ll become more confident as you make you simplify your budget and start to understand how to make your money work for you.

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46: Simplify Your Closets Jan 06, 2022

Welcome to 2022, friends! A fresh start feels good, doesn’t it? One of our favorite things to do this time of year to get that “fresh start” feeling inside our homes is to clean out our closets. But if you’ve got a lot on your plate, don’t worry—you don’t have to do it all in a day! Small steps make big progress, and Emily’s here to show you her tried-and-true method of getting rid of closet clutter. It’s a small but simple way to make room for what matters this year.

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[BONUS] Simplifying 2022 #4: Four Routines to Start the New Year on Track Dec 31, 2021

It’s always nice to take a break, but sometimes it feels even better to ease back into our regular routine. As we close our Simplifying 2022 series, Emily has a few tips to help you transition from holiday mode back into your regular life. From setting the mood you want in your home to building rest in your schedule, being intentional and compassionate about the way you return to your “real life” will not only feel good—it’ll help you get back on track faster and give you a better launchpad to start your new year. (PS: Happy New Year, friends!)

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[BONUS] Simplifying 2022 #3: Building Up Your Friendship Village Dec 30, 2021

The last few years have shown us just how important it is to have rich connections with others—that’s especially true of having strong friendships. Before the pandemic, you might’ve noticed your friendships have changed in shape and number over the year. For a lot of us, these kinds of changes can leave us feeling a little lonely, and even unsure of how to make new friends as an adult. In the third part of our Simplifying 2022 series, Emily is joined by one of her dearest friends, Jane, on the show to talk all things friendship! They talk about how their own friendship began a couple years ago, some of the challenges they’ve found in making adult friendships, and how they’ve learned to create space to be vulnerable and let others in, because authenticity helps new and old friendships blossom and grow.

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[BONUS] Simplifying 2022 #2: How to Name What Matters Most Dec 29, 2021

Welcome to Day 2 of our Simplifying 2022 series! As you prep for the new year, you may be thinking through new goals or priorities you want to pursue. When we sit down to plan at Team Simplified, we ask ourselves this question: what matters most to me? We’ve found that clarifying what matters most to us—whether it’s caring for family, carving out time to try a new hobby, or growing our business—clears the mental clutter so we can make room to focus on the most important things. Today, Emily’s going to give you the tools do help you find what matters most to you, so you can be on your way to helping your 2022 be your best year yet.

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[BONUS] Simplifying 2022 #1: Planning Your Best Year Yet Dec 28, 2021

Happy (almost) New Year! Who doesn’t love a fresh start? We sure do, and this week, Emily’s here every single day until the New Year to give you all the tools and tricks to help you plan your best year yet. Here’s the thing: we know you’re coming to this episode today from all kinds of different places. You might be ready to take the new year by storm. If that’s you, then rock on, sister! But if you’re struggling with something—or many somethings—we get it. It can feel hard to feel like a fresh start is within your grasp. Wherever you are on your journey, Emily’s here to help you to think about how to set the direction for your brand-new year. Because no matter where you’re starting from, taking steps to think about where you are and where you want to be, whether big or small, sets an intention in your heart. And intention is direction. It’s a great place to start moving mountains.

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45: Movies and Games That Bring Family Together Dec 23, 2021

Some of the sweetest holiday memories can be made over a friendly gingerbread house decorating competition, or watching A Charlie Brown Christmas together every year. But after you’ve gotten in your favorite traditions, how do you keep the fun going? How do you find things to watch and play that everyone can enjoy without scrolling, scrolling, scrolling on your streaming app, or opening up search tab after search tab, trying to find games to play? Don’t worry—Emily’s got you covered! Emily’s sharing her favorite movies, TV shows, and games for people with all kinds of interests and ages to enjoy during the holiday season—and even perennial favorites that are perfect for any time of year! From watching a “Sherlock” marathon to playing Christmas Pictionary, your people have plenty of fun ahead of them this holiday season.

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44: What If the Holidays Aren’t Always Happy? Dec 16, 2021

We often think of the holiday season as the brightest time of year, filled with love and warmth. And for many, that’s true. But real life doesn’t press pause at the holidays. So many of us are wading through hard things: a relationship on its last legs, a bank account stretched too thin, a problem we a child we don’t know how to solve, an empty chair at the holiday table. This season, many of us find that we’re holding grief and joy in both hands. It can feel like a hard and confusing burden to figure out how to carry any time of year, but especially this one, when we’re handed a script on how we’re supposed to perform the holidays. But today, Emily’s here to talk you through how to gently lay down that script and acknowledge what you’re going through. She’ll walk you through a few different ways you can tenderly care for yourself and honor the season you’re in right now. We wish this episode was completely irrelevant and that you had no use for it. But here at the Simplified Sisterhood, we want you to know that we’re here to help carry you through this season, however long it may be. Because in the midst of the hard days, one thing remains: the love that comes from community.

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43: Emily’s Top 5 Favorite Kids Books Dec 09, 2021

Books are a gift that go way beyond getting a good story in the moment. They show us worlds beyond our own, that love and joy and hope exist in the most unlikely places, that people who are different from us are kind and good and experience the same feelings we all do. These are fantastic lessons to learn at any age, but especially for kids. Emily’s sharing her favorite books for kids, from tales she enjoyed on her own to ones that she’s sharing with her children now. From picture books to Harry Potter to the Jesus Storybook Bible, these books will help you little ones find joy on the page and off.

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42: Where We’re Finding Holiday Magic (BFF Chat #4) Dec 02, 2021

One of the most heart-warming parts of the holidays is watching all the ways people bring magic to others, and how different families celebrate the season. Emily and her BFF Kristin share where they’re finding holiday magic this year: everything from leaving treats for delivery drivers, watching littles revel in magical moments big and small, giving experiences instead of more stuff, and the traditions that bring us closer to loved ones (even when they go hilariously awry!). So grab yourself a peppermint hot chocolate and a Christmas cookie, and get ready to rediscover the wonder of the season.

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41: Four Ways to (Actually) Rest During Busy Seasons Nov 25, 2021

The holiday season is here, friends! It’s a season of joy and celebration—and also a schedule that’s a bit more full than usual. The end of the year is always a busy time, and it can be hard to carve a break in the middle of it all. To help you avoid burnout and truly enjoy what the season has to offer, Emily’s got four ideas to help you feel like rest is within your grasp. As she says, “I know it can feel impossible to care for yourself in the middle of a busy season. But just remember: you weren't made to be in a season of doing and striving and trying forever. That's why the world is divided into four seasons, including winter, when the earth rests until it's ready to bloom next spring.”

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40: Holding Space for Hurting Friends (with Dean Crowe of Rally Foundation) Nov 18, 2021

Even at the holidays, life doesn’t stop. Amid the joy and celebration and light, we can still feel the weight of a broken relationship, a financial hardship, a diagnosis you’d give anything to take on yourself instead. It’s terribly hard to watch a friend or loved one struggle with a painful experience, but even harder sometimes to know how to give the support they need. This week, Emily’s friend Dean Crowe shares how to hold space for someone who’s hurting. A few years ago, Dean’s friends lost their son William after her battled cancer for several years. When Dean asked what she could do—beyond prayers, beyond bringing food, though those are important too—William’s parents asked Dean to find a way to fun childhood cancer research. And that’s exactly what she did, with her organization Rally Foundation. Dean and Emily talk about ways to support friends in big ways, but especially in the small ones, like showing up to clean or watching kids without being asked, even just being a sound board. Most of all, Dean reminds us to go beyond being grateful for the people in our lives. We can say we love them with our words, but even more with our actions.

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39: Gifts for Kids, Partners, Parents, and Friends Nov 11, 2021

You’ve made your gift lists and checked them twice—but do you need more ideas for the people in your life? Emily’s here to help! She’s sharing gifts to give to people who span across all kinds of ages and relationships: your significant other, your kids (or nieces and nephews!), your parents, your friends and coworkers. You’ll learn how to pair a few Simplified items to make an impactful gift, discover cool locally-made gifts from small makers around the county, and even favorite gift finds from companies doing good in the world. It’s hard not to get caught up in the glitz and bows and wrapping paper, but don’t forget: the holidays aren’t about gifts. They’re about spending time with the people you love, and showing them in many ways, “I see you, and I care.”

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38: Simplifying the Holidays (with Nana – AKA Emily’s mom!) Nov 04, 2021

Happy Holidays, you guys! After months of waiting, the most festive (and busy) time of year is here again. As you ramp up all the fun stuff—the lights, the music, the decorations, the menu and party planning and gift wrapping galore—don’t forget: it’s not your job to do what you think you’re supposed to do to make the holidays merry for everyone. Just do what matters to you and your people, and forget the rest. That’s something Emily learned from her mom, Stephanie, who’s affectionately known as Nana! Nana stopped by the podcast to share some of her best tips for keeping your special days simple but meaningful: you don’t have to deck all the halls; gifts that give experiences can be more fun than toys; and kids will love slathering store-bought frosting on store-bought cookies as much as they will homemade ones. No matter how you choose to celebrate, Nana reminds us that the holidays are special not because of what you do, but who you share them with.

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37: A Cozy Capsule Wardrobe for Cold Weather Oct 28, 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for *clothes.* The knits. The chunky scarves. The adorable boots. When the weather turns cool, it’s so fun to get cozy with your wardrobe. But how many times a week do you peek in your closet and think “I have literally nothing to wear”? Actually, you do—you just have too many choices. So let Emily help! This week, Emily’s taking a Simplified approach to your cold-weather closet and giving it a capsule wardrobe makeover, sharing what kinds of pieces to keep on hand and how man you need of each. Paring down your choices to your absolute favorites will make choosing outfits a breeze, and get you off to your day of apple picking and football watching (or online shopping while football watching) a little more quickly.

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36: Involving Kids in Political & Gov’t Discussions (with Sharon McMahon) Oct 21, 2021

If you’re a parent, you probably think every single day about how to raise kids who are kind and hopeful, who know how to ask good questions and think critically, and who know how to disagree with someone else respectfully. Sooner than we realize, kids will be adults who make decisions about to run the world, using the tools and stories and lessons they learned first at home. That’s why, little by little, as nerve-wracking as it is, Emily and Bryan are introducing discussions about government and politics at the dinner table. For tips about how to do it gracefully, Emily’s consulting a very special guest: Sharon McMahon! You may know her better as @SharonSaysSo, America’s Government Teacher, who shares non-partisan government facts and political news on Instagram. Sharon and Emily talk about how Sharon talks about these topics with her teens and nine-year-old and how to teach kids what is and what isn’t a reliable source of information, how to ask questions and let kids come to their own conclusions, and why it’s important to debate a politician’s actions in office without demeaning their personhood.

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35: Making Debt-Free Decisions for Your Home & Business (with Bryan Ley) Oct 14, 2021

Making decisions about money is enough to put anyone on a feelings rollercoaster—especially if you’re trying to make decisions with a partner at home or a colleague at work. But as uncomfortable as it is, how you handle your finances plays a role in building the life you want. This week, Emily’s kicking off a brand-new series called Simplified Finances, where she’ll help you grow more confident around money so you can find the freedom to use your time and resources in ways that matter to you. And here to help is a very special guest: her husband Bryan Ley! An entrepreneur himself, Bryan has a rich background in finance and banking, and today he and Emily hash through how their parents raised them to think about money, what their conversations around money were like when they were first married (spoiler alert: there were a few sparks) and how their financial decisions have evolved as a married couple and as business owners. They share some of their biggest money mistakes, some no-shame tips for getting out of debt quickly, and why talking about money, as hard as it is, is key to using it wisely and trusting each other.

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34: Three Ways to Get Ahead on the Holidays Oct 07, 2021

You may have just put mums and pumpkins on your front porch, but here’s a poorly-kept secret: it’s *never* too early to start planning for the holidays. Emily’s got three easy, doable things you can do to start prepping for special meals, gifts, and schedules so you can get some time (and sanity!) back when your calendar starts to fill up soon. Here’s the thing: joy isn’t found just in the spontaneous moments. It’s also found in moments we planned for, because we made space in our lives for them. And when you’ve got time to enjoy a cup of cocoa with your family instead of frantically wrapping presents in your bedroom, you’ll hive-five yourself for getting a holiday head start.

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33: Overcoming Overwhelm (Simplified Soul Care #2) Sep 30, 2021

In a world that prizes what we do far more than who we are, feeling overwhelmed can feel like the status quo and even validating—while feeling relaxed means you’re not working hard enough. But that kind of thinking is wreaking havoc on our bodies and our minds. When our bodies whisper, “I can’t do this anymore” and we actually listen, when we set boundaries around what we need instead of piling more on our plates, we begin to beat back the feelings of overwhelm we were never made to carry. If you’re finding yourself weary and burned out, this episode’s for you—Emily will take you by the hand, help you slow down and find tangible ways you can carve out some space to care for yourself. Because when you believe the world actually benefits when you care for yourself, that feeling of overwhelm will become far less all-consuming.

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32: How to Clean Any Room (The Keeping of Home #2) Sep 23, 2021

“Home” is more than just a place. It’s the soft place to land after a hard day, where you can care for yourself and refill your well. Like anything, it takes effort to maintain a home where you can relax—and that includes cleaning it. But who has the time to give *cleaning* a ton of energy when you’ve got so many other things on your plate? There’s a million ways to clean a room, but automating how you clean will take some of the work out of that chore so you can direct your energy into things that matter more. Emily shares three simple steps to clean any room, along with her favorite tools to get the job done faster, so you can get your time back and start relaxing again a bit sooner.

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31: Unraveling the Social Highlight Reel (with Natalie Franke) Sep 16, 2021

We all know spending a few mindless minutes scrolling through social media can make you feel like you’re not enough—not beautiful enough, not thin enough, not successful enough, not a good enough mom or partner or friend. But what if we completely changed the way we used our socials? Instead of just consuming, what if we used them to *actually* connect with people? And instead of competing, what if we cheered each other on instead? Natalie Franke knows how life-giving that shift can be. Natalie is an entrepreneur and founded an organization called the Rising Tide Society, and their highest value is “community over competition.” (Hooray!) Natalie shares about her new book Built to Belong, along with some practical tips to take back your socials, use them to intentionally connect with other people, and bring some life back into your online—and offline—world.

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30: Managing Kids’ Anxiety in Stressful Times (with Sissy Goff) Sep 09, 2021

It can feel challenging—and even overwhelming—to navigate our anxiety. We watch the headlines, we see the hardships our loved ones face, we try to be as helpful as we can while caring for ourselves. It’s a lot, and it can feel overwhelming at times. But if we feel this way as adults who can process complicated emotions, imagine how stressful and scary these times can feel for kids. Children need our help to navigate their big feelings more than ever—which is why we’re delighted to have therapist Sissy Goff on the podcast this week! Sissy is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. Emily and Sissy talk about how to recognize anxiety in your kids (even when it’s lurking beneath the surface), how to strike the balance between protecting kids while raising them to be resilient and knowledgeable, and why a “calm kit” will be one of the best new tools in your toolbox. Sissy reminds us that the end of the day, kids need to feel safe. And right now, cultivating a home that's a safe place for them to land, for them to take off their masks and ask questions over lemon chicken and mashed potatoes, to climb into a soft bed with a story or two—that’s really impactful.

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29: Using a Digital & Paper Calendar Together Sep 02, 2021

At Simplified, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: it’s Launch Week! We’ve been releasing 2022 Simplified Planners (and a whole lot more!) into the world, and we’re hearing one question from y’all over and over: “How can I use a digital calendar and my Simplified Planner together? Is it even possible?” We’re glad you asked—because it is! Emily’s an expert at using a hybrid planning system to keep track of everything at home and work, and she’ll take you through her easy planning routine step by step. From organizing your work projects to making sure appointments are kept and important dates are celebrated, Emily’s tactical tips will help you cut down on the brain fog and nail down what’s important to tackle this week.

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28: Listener Q&A – Finding Morning Routines, Strong Team Members, & Cultivating Lasting Relationships Aug 26, 2021

We get a lot of questions over here at Simplified, like how do you find a new team member who’s as excited about your workplace mission as you? Is it possible to find the perfect morning routine—or at least one where you’re not hitting the snooze button five times? How do you keep a relationship with a partner strong for the long haul? This week, Emily’s trying out a brand-new feature on the show: answering some of your most frequently asked questions! From work worries to cultivating strong relationships with our partners and friends, and even with ourselves, today’s episode is like having a good coffee date with a great friend. Have a question for Emily? Leave it in a podcast review, and Emily might answer it in the next Q&A episode!

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27: Weekly Meal Planning Will Change Your Life Aug 19, 2021

Do you need more time and less stress during the back-to-school rush? Would you like more structure in your week as you roll into fall? Then say hello to a practice that’ll instantly change your life: meal planning! Because when you sit down one time and map out what your people will eat for the week, the stress of the “What’s for dinner?” question after a long day instantly evaporates (along with your hangriness). This week, Emily shares 6 life-changing tips to make meal prep an easy part of your week. From writing down your family’s favorite meals in your phone, to stocking up on emergency pantry meals (mac ‘n cheese, anyone?), meal planning doesn’t have to be time-consuming. It’s a simple way to get more time back into your week, so you can get back to the good stuff a little more quickly.

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26: Simplify Your Kitchen and Pantry (Create Calm & Clear Clutter #2) Aug 12, 2021

You guys loved our first Create Calm & Clear Clutter episode and asked for more—and we listened! Here’s the thing: we’ve all been scrolling on Instagram and seen those pantries with matching canisters and labels perfectly facing forward, and those kitchens with gorgeous, clean countertops. But is having and keeping up that picture-perfect pantry possible when your house has people who leave mail on the counter and kids who riffle through the goldfish bin like they’re panning for actual gold? Emily shares her tips to streamline your kitchen and pantry and create a sense of ease. From nixing multiple spatulas to tips on the must-have organizers for your cabinets and drawers, Emily shows that keeping your kitchen and pantry simple and manageable is within your reach.

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25: Planning for the Week Ahead Aug 05, 2021

We’re celebrating big over here at Simplified—we’re clocking in 25 episodes of the podcast (!) *and* launching our Back to School Simplicity Challenge! Summer flew by, didn’t it? It’s so fun to have time for travel and adventure and ice cream sundae parties. But if we’re being honest, it also feels good to hit the Reset button and slide back into normal routine. So what’s the best way to get back on track? Emily shares how you can get a jumpstart on planning your week so you can get through it all with a bit more ease. From meal planning and a quick cleanup to scheduling some actual time for yourself, taking a few minutes to think through the next seven days will help you sleep better on Sunday night and wake up whispering, “I’ve got this!”

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24: New Mom Survival Guide (BFF Chat #3) Jul 29, 2021

New motherhood is a beautiful journey . . . that comes with a few bumps and a lot of questions along the way. Is my baby eating enough? Too much? Why won’t she latch? What’s that rash? Do we need to take him to the ER? Will I ever sleep again? It can feel frustrating when you don’t know what’s normal, or what advice is helpful, or which tools aren’t. If you’re a new mom or love someone who is, Emily and Kristin are here for you! As twin moms with five kids between them, they share how they weathered the physical and emotional rollercoaster after giving birth, how to actually say yes to help, and the most helpful routines they kept with their newborns. The BFFs also swap best tools and best advice, like how to choose which mom you want to be in this season (mom with a clean house? mom who wears makeup? mom who works out? pick one, not all). Because sometimes, you’ve got to survive before you can thrive. And after a while, you will get the hang of this, mama — promise.

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23: Six Simple Meals When You Don’t Want to Cook Jul 22, 2021

Let’s face it: no matter how much time you spend organizing your week and planning for healthy dinners, there are some nights when you just *cannot* summon the strength to cook. Whether you’re coming off a vacation where a cheese board was considered a viable dinner option , or you’re being pulled in a million directions in the middle of a busy week, the last thing you need is to tackle a complicated meal (with the cleanup to match!). Emily’s got six family-approved dinner ideas that’ll make dinner go from fridge to fork in fifteen minutes – and even give you leftovers for the next few days!. Because getting healthy food fast and easy will help keep your summer sanity intact!

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22: An Easy, 10-Minute Makeup Look for Everyday Jul 15, 2021

What makes you feel polished and ready to take on the day? A cute jacket, a gorgeous manicure, some pretty pumps or earrings? Lots of things put pep in our step, but one of Emily’s favorite ways to feel put together is a simple, ten-minute makeup look. From foundation to eyebrows, Emily shares her eight steps and favorite products (a mix of luxury and drugstore finds!) for a simple look you can wear every day.

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21: Emily’s Top 8 Beach and Pool Essentials Jul 08, 2021

When it comes to summer fun, there’s nothing like spending time by the water. Whether you trek to the beach or pop over to the neighborhood pool, soaking up the rays and waves with your favorite humans (along with eating a popsicle or two!) is the stuff relaxing summer days are made of. A lifelong Florida resident, Emily’s sharing her top eight items to bring along for maximum fun in the sun. From the world’s cutest swimsuit for every body, to snacks and toys and summer reads, pop these items in your beach bag, and you’re well on your way to creating joyful memories with your people.

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20: Taking the Leap to Follow Your Dreams (The Story of Simplified) Jul 01, 2021

It’s scary to dream big – to imagine the hard work and sacrifice that come with chasing what’s in your heart. But what if achieving your goal helps you build a life you love and helps thousands of women along the way? You’d probably decide it was all worth it – that’s how Emily feels. As Simplified celebrates its 13th birthday, Emily shares how Simplified started as a dream to help women live and work well, grew into late nights watching YouTube videos on designing note cards and invitations for an Etsy shop, and eventually evolved into creating the Simplified Planner, writing bestselling books, and creating a beloved brand. Emily shows how to keep moving forward after big life changes (because balancing a new company and a new baby is hard) and how to bounce back after making a million mistakes (because that’ll definitely happen when you try something new).

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19: Raising Kids Who Include Others Jun 24, 2021

Sometimes life can get a little lonely: when we move to a new town, start a new job, go to a new school. But all it takes is one person reaching out to help us feel like we belong—and that sense of belonging has a huge impact at any age. This week, Emily’s talking about how to raise kids who include others, because being an includer is the best way to create a kinder world. And she’s invited a very special guest on the show: her ten-year-old son Brady! Emily and Brady talk about what it was like for Brady to be the new kid at school a few years ago, how he felt when others included him, and how he’s tries to keep an eye out for kids who might feel alone like he once did.

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18: Emily’s Top 5 Reads for Summer 2021 Jun 17, 2021

What’s better than sitting on your porch swing with an ice cold lemonade and a good book? Here at Simplified, not much! This week, Emily’s popping in with her five favorite books for summer reading this year, a list filled with page-turning thrillers to dreamy and thought-provoking historical fiction, and even some motivational nonfiction. There’s something for everyone here! So dust off that book shelf, pull out your library card, and get ready for a summer full of reading and relaxation.

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17: Creating Summer Routines for Kids (Simplified Parenting #2) Jun 10, 2021

Summer is the best—long sunny days at the pool, backyard barbecues and ice cream cones, relaxing by the campfire under the stars. Everything feels a bit lighter and freer, until you have to decide: should we keep the kids on a schedule, or should we let them loose? (And either way, how can parents stay sane?) This week, Emily’s popping in with five easy, flexible activities that parents can put into their kids’ summer rotation, a nice mix of practical to-do’s (because chores still need to be done) along with the unforgettable fun that make summer magical.

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16: Simplified Moving Jun 03, 2021

Let’s be real: moving isn’t easy. There’s movers to book and utility hookups to schedule, and somehow you have 18 spatulas and no good way to pack them. But believe it or not, there are a few ways you can cut down the chaos. This week, Emily shares 10 tips to make moving a bit easier. From stocking up on clear bins to creating a foolproof plan for moving day, Emily’s ideas will give you a better idea of what you’ve got, how to pack it, and how to get it into your new home so you can settle into your new chapter a little more quickly—and with your sanity intact.

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15: How We Plan to Have Fun This Summer (BFF Chat #2) May 27, 2021

Summer is one of the *best* times of the year, right? Everything slows down. Everything smells like sunscreen and coconut and sunshine. There’s days in the water and nights with s’mores by the fire. We all have our favorite summertime traditions and routines—but how do other people do it? Who makes the best-fitting shorts? What’s an easy recipe for a weeknight supper or a 4th of July cookout? Do other people keep their kids on summer routines, or let them go with the flow? Emily and her BFF Kristin Winchester trade tips and plans on all things summer (including where they stand on the very important Skinny Jeans vs. Mom Jeans debate of 2021).

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14: Three Simple Routines to Keep Your Home Clean (The Keeping of Home #2) May 20, 2021

Keeping your home neat and tidy can feel like a never-ending battle: cups on the coffee table, toys on the staircase, mail on the counter, and on it goes. But building a few cleaning routines into your week can take the guesswork out of when the chores will get done and who’s going to do them. This week, Emily’s sharing three easy checklists for cleaning your home that’ll make the biggest difference in your day. From the bathroom to the kitchen to the living room, keeping these high-traffic areas sparkling with Emily’s simple routines will leave more room in your day for what truly matters most.

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13: Getting Better Sleep (Simplified Soul Care #1) May 13, 2021

Remember when we were kids and refused to take a nap or go to bed a reasonable hour? What were we thinking? As we maneuver adulthood, sometimes a good night’s sleep can seem out of reach (Who has the time? we might think). But listen, y’all—sleep matters to our physical and mental health. And as she kicks off our first Simplified Soul Care episode, Emily dives into the fascinating research behind why a good night’s sleep is the most restorative thing you can do for yourself. Plus, Emily offers some tactical tips on how to get rejuvenating rest, the kind that makes you feel more alive and capable of living each day with a bit more simplicity and ease.

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12: Decluttering Digital Life #1: Your Phone May 06, 2021

Let’s be real: our phones are pretty nifty. They help us text our friends, browse Target.com, and find inspiration from Instagram. But they can also be super overwhelming, from the 987 notifications that seem to pop up constantly to that angry red bubble reminding you how many emails you’ve ignored. But here’s a reality check: our phones don’t have to be overwhelming. This week, Emily gives some tactical tips to help you organize and declutter your phone. From changing the background to a calming scene to turning off the notifications, you can make your phone work for you—not the other way around.

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11: Work/Life Balance When Everything Is Crazy Apr 29, 2021

We’ve all been there: you’re getting ready to check out and go on vacation when a kid gets sick, the garbage disposal stops working, the dog swallowed a squeaker, and your boss gave a rush project that’s due, um, yesterday. Sometimes life is a lot, and it’s hard to find that elusive balance we’re all searching for. But this week, Emily gives four doable tips to help you find a bit more calm when life keeps throwing curveballs. (pro tip: take a step back, evaluate what truly needs your attention, and create the space to live with intention and joy, even on the hard days)

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10: The 2021 Spring Cleaning Simplicity Challenge Apr 22, 2021

It’s hard to beat the joy (and relief!) of spring, as we all emerge from our winter dens to discover days outdoors with warmth and sunshine and the people we love. But with the changing season inevitably comes . . . the (sometimes) dreaded spring cleaning. Listen, we know spring cleaning doesn’t spark joy in everyone, but it can. A decluttered home is a space for relaxation and rejuvenation, like a spa day for our brain, and it’s more in reach than you think. This week, Emily guides us through seven simple tasks that’ll take your home from winter hibernation den to a clean spring oasis for you and your loved ones. But here’s the best part: these tasks don’t have to happen only during spring. If your efforts to declutter extend to August? So what! Spring cleaning can become summer cleaning as we’re making strides to live a more simple, decluttered life that serves us well.

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9: Simple Habits That Stick Apr 15, 2021

Habit. Raise your hand if that word makes you shudder. Over and over, we hear that good habits lead to happier lives. But honestly? Thinking about developing good habits can feel boring at best, or at worst, like one more thing on your to-do list. But you can harness habits you already have into simple routines that can free up your mind and your schedule. This week, Emily shows three ways to incorporate routines that’ll give you a bit more space for what matters most to you. From finding ways to make doing the dishes enjoyable, to outsourcing your least favorite chores to your kids (this is a judgement-free zone, friends), Emily shows that routines and habits don’t have to be hard. With a little effort and a lot of grace, making simple choices ahead of time can offer you the freedom and breathing room you’ve been looking for.

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8: Love People Well (Growing Boldly #3) Apr 08, 2021

In a world where we can choose to be anything, let’s choose to be kind. This week, Emily shares why treating others with respect and kindness is the best way forward, and how when we choose to love people well—even when they don’t look or think like us—we enable ourselves to grow and empathize with others just a little bit more. Emily also gives us a few tactical (and free!) ways we can love the people around us, including ourselves. Because after all, cultivating a life we love starts with cultivating a life filled with love.

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7: Use What You Have (Growing Boldly #2) Apr 01, 2021

When you hear the phrase “use what you have,” what do you think of? Maybe the physical things you have on hand—your laptop, your bookshelf, your favorite top. But using what you have also applies to the internal traits you already possess—your grit, your perseverance, your wisdom. We all have a toolkit filled with intangible helpers at our disposal, but we often forget about them. We forget how capable we are of leading, of guiding, of loving those around us. This week, Emily reminds us that we can conquer the obstacles in our way through our own grit and determination. Right now, we can choose to tap into a growth mindset that says, “This may be hard, but it’s worth it,” and, “I won’t stop until I reach my goal.” And when we do that, we grow boldly into the life we want to build, and in the process, we encourage those around us to tap into their own power.

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6: Believe in Who You Are (Growing Boldly #1) Mar 25, 2021

One of life’s biggest challenges is closing the gap between who we are and who we want to be. And how do we close that gap? By growing boldly and believing in ourselves. Sure, we all feel wobbly as we meet new obstacles and figure out what matters to us. But as we learn to trust in the wisdom we’ve earned from everything we’ve faced, steadiness comes—we just have to believe it’s real and it belongs to us. This week, Emily walks us through how she’s learned to get her beliefs inside to match her actions outside, and how that alignment helps her feel like someone she can believe in. Emily shows us that despite the voices telling us we aren’t enough, we each have the time, the resources, and the worthiness right now to build a life we love.

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5: Simply Defining Your Space (The Keeping of Home #1) Mar 18, 2021

We all have different definitions of the word “home.” Some think of a house filled with family and friends, with love and laughter. Others think of a physical place, like sitting on a sandy beach or hiking in the mountains. But Emily defines “home” this way: it’s the space where you feel like your best self. From time to time, Emily will share ideas about what it means “keep a home” and build a space that looks and feels like *you.* This week, Emily walks us through how to think about building a home that reflects what’s important to you—the physical things like where you want to live, or what small little joys can bring life to your space. Emily reminds us that no matter where you are in life, whether you’re in a familiar place or one that feels a little new and uncertain, you can build a home that’s brimming with warmth, one with plenty of love that wraps around your people.

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4: How to Make Friends as a Grown-Up (BFF Chat with Kristin Winchester) Mar 11, 2021

In our circle of people, friends are some of the most special—after all, they’re the family we choose! But as we get older, making friends (and keeping them) doesn’t feel as easy as it used to be. Kids, careers, life obligations, you name it: sometimes the simple work of keeping everything going doesn’t leave much room for friendships. We’re not casually bumping into people we know at our lockers or at the coffee pot these days. So how do we make friends as a grown-up? And how do we nurture the friendships that already mean so much to us? Emily calls up her real-life BFF Kristin Winchester (affectionately known as KNW!) to chat about how they met and how they’ve stayed close, even though they haven’t seen each other for more than a year. These twin moms share that it can feel uncomfortable to be vulnerable with someone about decades worth of “your stuff,” but the risk to be seen as we are is worth it. (PS: be on the lookout for Kristin to return for more BFF Chats as she and Emily explore the fun stuff that only real friends can!)

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3: Creating Calm & Clearing Clutter #1 – Simplify Your Calendar Mar 04, 2021

On The Simplified Podcast, we want to give you practical tools to help you build a life you love. One of the ways we’ll do that is by helping you create calm and clear clutter from different parts of your life. And today, we’re asking you this: have the words, Gosh, I’m so stressed, rolled around your mind this week? We’ve all been there. We’re constantly working, loving, cleaning, caring, organizing, grocery shopping, and dealing with the minutiae that make up every single day—often without scheduling a break for ourselves. Our calendars are filled to the brim, every square scribbled with activities and commitments. But what if you decided to take an eraser and scrub some of those commitments off your calendar? What if you said no to a few things so you could give an enthusiastic yes to something else, like margin and rest for yourself, or more time with your family? Emily walks us through four steps to simplifying our schedules so that we can unapologetically declare what matters to us and learn to be fully present in the lives we’ve worked so hard to build with the people we so fiercely love.

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2: Simplifying “The Talk” with Your Kids – A Chat with Birds & Bees Mar 04, 2021

As kids grow up, parents have a lot of responsibility to walk them through hard conversations. And no conversation is as awkward as “The Talk.” Oh yes, that Talk—the one where your mom pulled you aside with hushed tones and anatomically correct drawings about your changing body that made you want to squirm right out of your chair. But you know what? The Talk doesn’t have to be the cringe-worthy conversation of yesteryear (insert *sigh of relief* here!). Emily’s joined by Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson of Birds & Bees, who empower parents to have more purposeful conversations about sex. Mary Flo and Megan walk us through a few steps to simplify “The Talk” for kids at any age, and show us that children’s minds are like a sponge: we can fill them with information drip by drip, allowing their minds to expand gradually instead of giving them a firehose of information that’ll overwhelm them, or letting someone else be the one to fill the sponge. Two big takeaways from this conversation: every family’s message around sex is going to look different—and as a parent, you are the best person to be the loving truth-teller to your kids. You’ve got this!

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1: Where to Start When Everything Feels Hard Mar 04, 2021

Welcome to the very first episode of The Simplified Podcast! Throughout the show, Emily will take you by the hand and help you think about some of the pressure points in your life—like overwhelm at home and work and in your relationships—and give you tactical tools to bring more calm and confidence into your days. Emily kicks off her brand-new podcast by laying all the cards on the table and asking: can we dare to build a life we love, even when life throws unimaginable challenges our way? We all worry about our families, and our careers, and our futures in the face of uncertainty, but none of us wants to spend every single day battling the anxiety monster. So how do we move forward when we feel stuck? Where do we start when everything feels hard? Emily walks us through three steps for putting one foot in front of the other so we can step out of the anxiety keeping us frozen and into this brave truth: we may not have control of what happens to us, but we do have a choice about how we respond.

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[Trailer] Introducing: The Simplified Podcast Feb 15, 2021

Do you feel like your life needs a bit more breathing room? Do you miss a calendar that had more blank space, or a to-do list with fewer items to check off? If you’re thirsty for a fresh way of living with more joy and less overwhelm, then you’ve come to the right place! Creator of The Simplified Planner®, bestselling author, and mama of three Emily Ley invites you to The Simplified Podcast, a brand-new show launching in just a few weeks, where she’ll help you explore tactical ways to organize and automate the complicated parts of life so you can focus on what truly matters most.

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