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  • 254 // 3 Steps to Intentionally Build Routines After Life Goes Off the Rails

    254 // 3 Steps to Intentionally Build Routines After Life Goes Off the Rails
    Oct 29 2026

    For the last few months I’ve suffered from insomnia and anxiety. It forced me to say no to anything that wasn’t essential for my physical and mental recovery - including this podcast. Now that I am sleeping again, I’m sharing the three steps I took to intentionally build up my routines again in a slow, sustainable way.

    Resources Mentioned:

    The CBT-I therapy practice I worked with (they offer virtual sessions)

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 253: Building Sticky Habits That Work for Your Busy Mom Life - with Monica Packer from About Progress

    Episode 67: 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm

    Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try!

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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 virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    12 min
  • BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 16

    BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 16
    Sep 10 2026

    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 16th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

    Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us.

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

    NOTE: I will be pausing the podcast to focus on my health and will let you know when new episodes are coming out.

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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 (coming soon to Pittsburgh)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    45 min
  • 253 // Building Sticky Habits That Work for Your Busy Mom Life - with Monica Packer from About Progress

    253 // Building Sticky Habits That Work for Your Busy Mom Life - with Monica Packer from About Progress
    Sep 3 2026
    You tell yourself that you’re going to get your life together - drink more water, journal, exercise, declutter. You do great for a few days and then your kid gets sick, or there’s an emergency at work. You feel like a failure and wonder if you can ever create habits that will actually stick. If this sounds familiar, don’t despair. Traditional habits wisdom, largely created by men, fails women because it ignores invisible labor and praises consistency that relies on perfection. Monica Packer is a mom of five and the founder of About Progress, a top-rated podcast about adopting progress over perfection. She has served thousands of women online as a certified habits and identity coach. In this episode, we dive into her new book Sticky Habits: A Woman’s Guide to Reclaim Happiness, Ditch Perfectionism, and Create Habits That Last. We chat about: why women feel like failures when trying to follow traditional habits advicea different definition of consistency that takes the unpredictability of womens’ lives into accountthe 4 S’s that make habits stickywhy tying identity with habits is an integral piece many habits experts miss ...and much more! Resources Mentioned: You can grab Monica’s new book Sticky Habits (and learn about the pre-order bonuses) here. Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Flecks of Gold journal Related Episodes: Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try! Episode 173: How Atomic Habits Can Transform Your Mom Life in 2025 - with Emily Nichols from Habit Hack Your Health Episode 217: Could Habit Stacking be the Key to Get Your Out of Overwhelm? - with Jessica Przulj from the Habit Stacking Mom Podcast *** 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 virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    53 min
  • 252 // Listener Question: Help! My Husband Wants to Keep More Than I Do

    252 // Listener Question: Help! My Husband Wants to Keep More Than I Do
    Aug 27 2026

    What happens when your partner has a completely different idea of how much stuff you should own?

    Today I’m answering a listener question about what to do when your stuff/clutter threshold is far different than your spouse’s - and the intentionality behind what we own.

    Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Just e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com.

    Resources Mentioned:

    To find out more about monthly virtual decluttering coaching, e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com

    The Diderot Effect

    More about clutter thresholds (from Dana K. White)

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 16: “My Husband Doesn’t Want to Get Rid of Anything!” How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Decluttering in 5 Simple Steps

    Episode 152: Getting Family Members on Board, Intentional Purchases, and Capsule Wardrobes - a Coaching Call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta

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

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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 virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    11 min
  • 251 // House Hushing: The Key to a Simple, Peaceful Home - with Myquillyn Smith

    251 // House Hushing: The Key to a Simple, Peaceful Home - with Myquillyn Smith
    Aug 20 2026
    Do you feel overwhelmed in your home, even after you’ve decluttered? It may be that you need to “hush” it instead. Today I’m speaking to bestselling author Myquillyn Smith about her new book House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home. Hushing your home isn’t just about decluttering - it also quiet decorating, soulful styling, and living seasonally. It’s about finding harmony and being able to hear what your house is saying to you. Myquillyn and I discuss: - why backwards decluttering is the high-reward, low-risk approach you’ve been looking for - how quiet decorating allows us turn down the volume of our house without getting rid of things - how to create a soulful home over time by layering in soul of the past, present, and futur - the edit/audit and plan/pick aspects of living seasonally and how to intentionally choose how you want to live in this season Go to Amazon or your favorite book retailer to get your copy of the book…or check below to see how to enter the book giveaway. Resources Mentioned: I have a beautiful hardback copy of House Hushing I want to gift to you. Between August 20 and August 26, share this episode with a friend or leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Then e-mail a screen shot to info@simplebyemmy.com. I will announce the winner on the episode August 27! Related Episodes: Episode 245: Why Reverse Decluttering is My New Favorite Approach and 5 Steps to Get You Started Episode 27: What Does Your Home Say About You? The Secret to Decorating Intentionally with Dani Watson from fig & farm at home Episode 197: Simple Ways to Elevate Your Home's Look (Without Another HomeGoods Trip) - with Dani Watson from fig + farm at home *** 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 virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    41 min
  • 250 // 25 Questions to Help You Live Clutter-Free

    250 // 25 Questions to Help You Live Clutter-Free
    Aug 13 2026
    It’s the 250th episode of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm! To celebrate, I’m sharing 25 questions to ask yourself to help you live a clutter-free life! Thanks for all your support over the (almost) four years I’ve been doing this podcast. 5 Questions for Before You Buy: 1. Does this item bring freedom or burden to my life? 2. Where will it live? 3. Does it align with my values? 4. Can I borrow it instead? 5. Do I need to buy it now, or can I pause and check in later? 5 Mental Clutter Busting-Questions: 1. Is this thought serving me? 2. Is this thought absolutely true? 3. How would I feel without this thought? 4. What is a true thought that could replace this negative thought? 5. Do I have to think about this now, or can I choose another time to think about it? 10 Decluttering Mindset Questions: 1. Does this item reflect my values? 2. Do I have the capacity to manage this item in this season? 3. Does it support my current self in my current season of motherhood, or is it aspirational? (focusing on past or potential future) 4. Would I buy this again, if I didn’t own it already? 5. How would I feel if this item spontaneously combusted? 6. If I were moving, would I bubble wrap it and pack it, AND unpack it when I arrived? 7. Can I recognize this item has value AND I can let it go to experience something better? 8. If I were to pass away unexpectedly, would I want my family members to have to go through these items? 9. Am I keeping this “just in case” (which likely means never) or am I keeping it “just for when” with a specific timeframe/season in mind? 10. Am I keeping this out of guilt or obligation? Why am I feeling guilty? Is it my perception? 5 Questions to Get Started: 1. Is perfectionism causing me to put off decluttering? Am I afraid about doing it “wrong”? 2. If time is my biggest barrier, what is one activity that currently doesn’t serve me that I can replace with decluttering for 10-15 minutes? 3. When is the ideal time for me to declutter based upon my energy levels and current schedule? 4. Can I commit to a weekly donation pickup (or drop-off) at a place I feel good about, knowing that I can be more discerning later on? 5. Does the boundary I’ve selected for this category reflect the value I place on it, and my capacity to manage it? BONUS: How do I want this space to feel, function, and flow? Resources Mentioned: Check out my podcast playlists For mental clutter questions, I got several from The Work by Byron Katie. Check out my freebie 50 Questions Minimalists Ask and my other free resources. Related Episodes: Episode 85: 23 Things I Learned About Decluttering in 2023 Episode 100: We Made it to 100! Here’s the Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes of All Time Episode 182: Declutter Your Life by Simplifying These 10 Things *** 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 virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    16 min
  • 249 // One Mindset Shift That Makes Decluttering Easier

    249 // One Mindset Shift That Makes Decluttering Easier
    Aug 6 2026

    Decluttering can be hard because it seems like a constant tension between two things: holding on and letting go. But there is one mindset shift that has helped me break free of the prison of this dichotomous thinking.

    Resources Mentioned:

    5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 204: Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need

    Episode 223: Become Unstoppable in Decluttering with These Critical Mindset Shifts - with Tracy Hoth from The Organized Coach Podcast

    Episode 238: Three Common Decluttering Roadblocks (and How to Overcome Them)

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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 virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    12 min
  • 248 // Swedish Death Cleaning as an Act of Love - My Interview on Paring Down

    248 // Swedish Death Cleaning as an Act of Love - My Interview on Paring Down
    Jul 30 2026

    I’m so excited to air my conversation with Shannon Leyko on her podcast Paring Down all about Swedish Death Cleaning.

    The crux of Swedish death cleaning is taking care of your stuff and your affairs now so your loved ones aren’t burdened with it after you pass. It’s an act of love that we can do now, even if we’re not towards the end of our lives.

    Shannon and I discuss:

    • What types of things to declutter and organize today in the off chance we pass away unexpectedly

    • What is "the sign up list" and how does it preserve your family's relationships?

    • What book do we recommend to help you through the process?

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson

    5 Simple Steps to Start Swedish Death Cleaning

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 65: Could Swedish Death Cleaning Be the Decluttering Motivation You Need? 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started

    Episode 61 - 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey

    Episode 232: The Secret to Finding Decluttering Motivation That Sticks - with Shannon Leyko from Paring Down

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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 virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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    47 min