E42: From Chaos to Clarity: Embracing Simple Intentional Living with Sarah Horgan

We're thrilled to kick off the new year talking about de-cluttering, and living a more simple, intentional life. In this episode, we chat with Sarah Horgan, a working mom, cancer survivor, and expert on simplifying and decluttering. Sarah shares how her stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2014 sparked a journey to simplicity, personal growth, and overcoming perfectionism.

Join us as we discuss:

• Self-Worth: How we view ourselves as women has an impact on the “stuff” we have in our lives.

• Cancer & Perspective Shift: How Sarah's cancer diagnosis led to her first major shift in perspective and priorities.

• Overcoming Perfectionism: Sarah’s journey from people-pleasing to embracing imperfection, and the steps she took to make lasting changes.

• Tiny Gains: The power of small, manageable changes and how they create lasting transformation in life and motherhood.

• Simplifying Motherhood: How decluttering and simplifying her life helped Sarah manage work, parenting, and household responsibilities.

• Decluttering for Mental Well-being: Beyond the physical benefits, Sarah explains how simplifying her home improved her emotional and mental health.

• Free Things & Hidden Costs: Why accepting free items often comes with hidden work and how it reveals a deeper sense of scarcity.
  

Links:

• https://www.simpleintentional.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/simpleintentional

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What a year it has been! In this episode, we reflect on our experiences in 2024, discussing our proudest moments in motherhood, the importance of setting boundaries, and the lessons learned from challenges faced throughout the year. We place emphasis on the significance of being present, finding joy in small moments, and the need for a digital detox to improve mental clarity and well-being.

Join us as we discuss:

• Self-reflection and embracing change drives personal growth

• Setting boundaries and managing digital health prevents burnout

• Being present enhances both parenting and relationships

• Self-care and healthy routines support overall wellbeing

• How strong community connections provide emotional support

• How living aligned with values leads to greater fulfillment

Thank you to our amazing listeners for another incredible year! Looking forward to tackling 2025 together!

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Get ready for the thrilling continuation of our conversation with the incredible Eve Rodsky – one of our all-time favorite authors and fierce female activists! In part 2 of this can't-miss episode series, we’re diving even deeper into how we, as women, can reclaim our time, redefine domestic labor, and ignite real change in the way we share responsibilities at home.

Eve’s groundbreaking work on domestic equity is nothing short of transformative, and in this episode, she’s bringing even more powerful insights into how we can fight back against the hidden, often invisible labor that burdens us. We’re talking about the real strategies women can use to not just survive motherhood, but thrive—by advocating for ourselves, setting boundaries, and pursuing our passions outside of the never-ending to-do list.

From practical tips on how to make the Fair Play method work in your relationship, to finding your unicorn space, to challenging the cultural norms that push women to prioritize everyone’s needs before their own, Eve's wisdom is a game-changer for any woman looking to create a more equitable, balanced, and fulfilling life.

Links:

• Fair Play Website

• Fair Play Cards

• Fair Play Book

• Find Your Unicorn Space Book

• Eve on IG

• Eve on LinkedIn

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