“How do you deal with kids who are emotionally attached to every piece of plastic and paper that comes home with them?”

This question comes from someone in my community. In this episode, I share some strategies to help when kids want to keep EVERYTHING.

Resources Mentioned:

Bluey Episode: Mr. Monkeyjocks

Playlist for all episodes about getting kids and family members on board

All my podcast playlists

Related Episodes:

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 63: 3 Creative Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Declutter

Episode 103: Always Playing “Whack-a-Mole” with Your Kids’ Clutter? 3 Mistakes You’re Probably Making

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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

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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 or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’re a busy mom who wants to power up her productivity, look no further! In Part Two of my conversation with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom, she shares the final three steps in her POWER productivity system.

Michelle Byrd is a daughter of the King, wife, mom to 3, gym rat, podcaster, coffee enthusiast, health coach, extrovert, and lover of people She’s also the host of a top ranked podcast for Christian working moms, The Busy Vibrant Mom where provides working moms with the tools they need so they can have more time in their day and their week to pour into their kids, their marriage, and themselves.

Resources Mentioned (NOTE: affiliate links may be included):

Connect with Michelle on her website, podcast, or on Instagram. Michelle also offers 1:1 time management coaching.

Related Episodes:

Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

Episode 136: 3 Time Management Tips to Get More Done This Summer (Even With Kids At Home) - with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

Episode 134: Use the “Assign a Time” Method to Be a More Productive Mom - with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

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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

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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 or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’re a busy mom who wants to power up her productivity, look no further! In Part One of my conversation with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom, she shares the first two steps in her POWER productivity system. Come back tomorrow for Part Two!

Michelle Byrd is a daughter of the King, wife, mom to 3, gym rat, podcaster, coffee enthusiast, health coach, extrovert, and lover of people She’s also the host of a top ranked podcast for Christian working moms, The Busy Vibrant Mom where provides working moms with the tools they need so they can have more time in their day and their week to pour into their kids, their marriage, and themselves.

Resources Mentioned (NOTE: affiliate links may be included):

Connect with Michelle on her website, podcast, or on Instagram. Michelle also offers 1:1 time management coaching. Her free productivity planner can be found on her website if you scroll about halfway down the home page!

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Example of a combination command center with cork board, calendar, and blackboard.

Related Episodes:

Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

Episode 136: 3 Time Management Tips to Get More Done This Summer (Even With Kids At Home) - with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

Episode 134: Use the “Assign a Time” Method to Be a More Productive Mom - with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

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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 or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

“I’m fighting so hard for a peaceful home that is clear of clutter. My mind can’t handle the mess. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I take out and how constantly I do tidy ups…The mess keeps exploding and I feel like I’m doing nothing but tidying up from sunrise to sunset.”

This is feedback from one of the mamas in our free Facebook group. Can you relate? In this episode, I share 3 steps to get off the tidy up hamster wheel so you can STOP tidying all the time.

Related Episodes:

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

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

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

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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 or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, it’s hard to get out of the negative thought spiral. What if there was a simple phrase that could pull you out of your circumstances and help you focus on the present moment? On today’s episode, Heather O’Brien and I speak about the simple phrase she uses and how you can implement this practice of gratitude in your own life.

Heather is a prophetic healing coach, minister, author, and speaker. She helps Christians heal with God from trauma, anxiety, and depression by hearing God's voice. She is the host of a top 5% globally ranked podcast, Heal with God. She believes with God's help, you can forgive the unforgivable & heal from trauma.

This is a faith-forward episode, but even for those who are not Christians, I know that our discussion of how to use present moment gratitude to combat anxiety will be a blessing to you.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Heather on her website, podcast, Instagram, and Facebook

Grab Heather’s free 7-Day Mental Makeover Challenge!

My recent interview on Heather’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 17: Decluttering Our Self-Talk with Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters

Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Simple Steps

Episode 39: Anxiety and Overwhelm Impacting Your Motherhood? Focus on The “Foundational Five” and Build Your Stress Resiliency with Rachel Fernandez from The Stressed to Refreshed Podcast

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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 or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Need to declutter but paralyzed about not knowing how to start? My TRANSFORM system is the exact process I use in my home and with my clients! Let’s transform your home in 2025 together!

Resources Mentioned:

Decluttering Mindset Playlist (will continue to be updated)

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Related Episodes:

Episode 115: 5 Must-Have Bins That Keep My Home Clutter-Free

Episode 133: The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time

Episode 163: Overwhelmed by Clutter? Take Action with My “5-S” Formula!

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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 or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to habits in 2025, what if we took an atomic approach specifically designed for women? What if we celebrated the small wins in our health, relationships, finances, and other areas of our lives?

Today I’m joined by Emily Nichols, host of Habit Hack Your Health - a top ranked podcast that helps working moms habit hack their health in less time, guilt free. From her own struggles and working with 100s of moms as a personal trainer since 2016, Emily found that women need a more habit based approach to their wellness in order for it to be sustainable. No more diets or quick fixes, but a system that allows you to train for life instead.

We chat about why an atomic approach is so important for sustainable behavioral change and how we can incorporate atomic habits into our busy days as moms!

Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included):

Connect with Emily on her podcast and Instagram

Get a free 7 day trial to her Training for Life App here

Atomic Habits by James Clear

New decluttering challenge starts on January 6th in the Facebook group. Request to join here by answering the three membership questions. Hope to see you there!

Related Episodes:

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

Episode 60: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom

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

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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 or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching