You get a space organized and you’re super excited…and then it falls apart. Don’t be discouraged! It could be that you’re starting with the wrong phase of decluttering. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three phases of decluttering and why it’s important to go in the right order for long-term success.

Resources Mentioned:

Interested in learning more about my virtual monthly coaching? E-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com and I can send you the details about this new program.

Related Episodes:

Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

Episode 174: Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method! Episode 222: Running Late EVERY Morning? Use My “Roadblock Review” to Help Your Days Run Smoother

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme. E-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com to find out about my NEW virtual monthly coaching option.

Decluttering isn’t just about bins, labels, and systems - it starts with how you see yourself.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth, certified life and organizing coach and host of the top 1% globally ranked The Organized Coach Podcast. Tracy brings a powerful blend of practical organizing experience and life coaching insight to help women stop fighting clutter and start creating lasting change.

We dive deep into why mindset and identity are the missing pieces for so many people who feel stuck in clutter, even after trying all the tactics. Tracy explains why believing “I’m just not an organized person” can quietly sabotage progress - and how to start rewriting that story.

Resources Mentioned: Connect with Tracy on her website, podcast, and Instagram Grab her free 15 Minute Declutter Challenge resource

Related Episodes:

Episode 17: Decluttering Our Self-Talk with Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything Episode 93: 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

Check out all my episodes about decluttering mindset here.

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

You’re trying to get out the door and yelling “GET ON YOUR SHOES!” to your kids. Except they can’t find their shoes in the pile in front of them. And don’t even mention finding their coats. They’re late for school, you’re grumpy, and the cycle continues day after day. Sound familiar? There is a way to help your days run smoother - my three-step “roadblock review” can help! Grab your notebook and pen, because you’re going to want to write this down!

Resources Mentioned:

Subscribe to my YouTube channel here

If you want to get a taste of what I cover in my 5-day decluttering challenges inside the Facebook group, e-mail info@simplebyemmy.com with the word DECLUTTER and I’ll send you the challenge videos!

Related Episodes: Episode 213: Sharing the Load Without the Resentment: Fair Play for Moms with Valerie Recore

Episode 58: Strategies for Smoother Mornings and Being the “Mom in the Arena” with Mollie Donghia from This Evergreen Home

Episode 132: How to Diagnose and Fix Broken Rhythms At Work and Home - with Jeanette Tapley from the Moms at Work Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

Happy New Year! If you want to improve your fitness and nutrition WITHOUT the overwhelm, today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Rachel DeSonier, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and mom of five, to talk about what actually works for busy, overwhelmed moms. Rachel shares how moms can prioritize their health with limited time, why strength training is the single most powerful exercise to focus on, and how nutrition and stress management play a critical role—especially as we move through our 30s, 40s, and into perimenopause. This conversation is packed with practical mindset shifts and simple strategies to help you stay consistent without guilt.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Rachel on her website, podcast, and Instagram Snag one of her free resources

Related Episodes:

Episode 60: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom Episode 66: How to Simply Nourish Yourself as a Busy, Overwhelmed Mom with Kristen Noriega from the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast

Episode 173: How Atomic Habits Can Transform Your Mom Life in 2025 - with Emily Nichols from Habit Hack Your Health

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (metro DC area only): https://simplebyemmy.com/workwithme/

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the ninth episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh!

Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about: ✨ How we planned for the holiday break

✨ Best practices for decluttering any space (especially garages!)

✨ Grace-filled planning for 2026

Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

Happy Holidays! I am so grateful for each and every one of you. There is a new decluttering challenge starting in the Facebook group on Monday, January 5th. Make sure you answer ALL the membership questions to join the fun! I'll be back with a regular episode next Thursday.

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (metro DC area only): https://simplebyemmy.com/workwithme/

It’s coming. The STUFF. Instead of dealing with the post-holiday stress of figuring out where everything is going to go (especially when it comes to kids’ stuff), make sure you follow these five steps NOW.

Resources Mentioned:

Join the free Facebook group in advance of our January challenge! Listen to my Kids and Family Playlist for additional guidance on kids’ stuff!

Related Episodes:

Episode 174: Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method!

Episode 203: Is Kids’ Stuff Taking Over Your House? Top Tips for Getting Your Family Involved with Decluttering - with Laura Forbes Carlin

Episode 179: What to Do When Your Kids Want to Keep EVERYTHING

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme