MOMS OVERCOMING OVERWHELM, Declutter, Decluttering, Decluttering Tips, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization Emily McDermott - Decluttering Coach, Minimalist Mom, Routines Guru

The term “minimalism” can be a turnoff to those who think that it’s legalistic, restrictive, or requires that you only own a certain amount of stuff. But minimalism has many facets, and it’s a tool that can help you live a more intentional, peaceful life. In this episode I’m joined again by Desirae Endres from the popular podcast Minimal-ish. We chat about how to make minimalism your own, and what she sees are the four pillars of minimalism.
Desirae is a wife, mom to two girls, and the host of the Minimal-ish podcast where she talks about all things realistic minimalism, motherhood, and intentional living. In 2018, Desirae and her husband set out to live with less clutter in their home. Soon she found that the journey to less was about so much more than a clutter-free home.
Desirae believes that a less cluttered life is where the idea of minimalism really makes a difference- a life focused on more of what matters, and less of what doesn‘t. She is passionate about sharing her journey and walking alongside podcast listeners towards a less cluttered, more intentional life.
 
Resources Mentioned:
 
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
 
Simple Morning Lists
 
Your Minimal-ish Holidays
 
Connect with Desirae on her podcast, her website, Instagram, or check out her free resource Making Room
Related Episodes:
 
Episode 29: Embracing Kids’ Messes (Without Going Crazy) with Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish
 
Episode 54: How to Simplify, Minimize, and Thrive - Even with a Chronic Illness - with Ali Cornish from Everthrive
 
Episode 122: How Minimalism and Mindfulness Support Emotional Regulation and Mitigate PMDD Symptoms - with Diane deJesus
 
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ 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 coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

The transition to summer is a great time to kickstart your decluttering efforts. Here are 10 myths about decluttering holding you back, and some mindset shifts to help you stop believing them so you can get back on track!
Related Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter
Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question
Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try
Episode 14: Is Your Family Pressuring You Into Holding Onto Stuff You Don’t Want? Say Goodbye to Guilt with These 3 Tips
Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox
Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom
Episode 91: Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff
Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go
Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips for Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock
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 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering
Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts
Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!
Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything
Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids
Episode 61: 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ 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 coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you feel like you're constantly in survival mode? Do you wish you could calm the chaos and finally live more intentionally?Taking a personal inventory may be the key to taking stock of where you're at right now, understanding your needs, and then moving forward on a path of sustainable self-care. Today's guest is Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast. She is founder of thewellteam.com and a certified Holistic Life Coach and an essential oils educator. Kari is passionate about empowering women with the tools they need to reclaim their life through self care, health and finding their identity while embracing the idea of a natural and non-toxic lifestyle in their products and mindset.  Kari and her husband, Bobby, live in Naples, Florida with their combined five children.
Kari and I talk about how her life "derailed" after the unexpected death of her husband TJ in 2015 and the steps she took to take inventory of her life and proactively redefine self-care so she could move forwards. 
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Kari on The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast, her website, and Instagram.
Learn more about Kari’s course The Purpose Pursuit or join her Facebook community.
My interview on Kari’s podcast
Related Episodes:
Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans
Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson
Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ 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 coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Summer is right around the corner. Are you ready? Today I'm sharing the 3 things I'm NOW to simplify and prepare for an amazing summer!
Related Episodes:
Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast
Episode 53: Cleaning Doesn't Have to be Overwhelming! 8 Ways to Make it Stress-Free
Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System
Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show
Episode 46: Declutter When Your Kids are Home for the Summer with These 3 Simple Hacks
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ 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 coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Did you know that the average American child receives over $6500 worth of toys before they reach their teens (source) but 8 of 10 kids play with 20 toys or fewer (source)?
If your home is filled to the brim with toys - most of which your kids never touch - then a toy library may be a solution for you!
Lisa Bourven is mom of two and was a stay-at-home-mom for almost nine years after leaving her career in corporate-level retail operations and analytics. She is married to a Frenchman and earned a graduate business degree in France, where she experienced the joy of living in a small space with less. After seeing the need for a “stay and play” solution that would alleviate many problems in her family’s life (boredom, toy clutter, waste, budget, and tiny play space), The Toy Nest was born.
On today’s episode, Lisa and I speak about why she started The Toy Nest, the benefits of borrowing toys and enjoying the community that a toy library offers, and alternative options to borrow toys if you don’t live close to a toy library.
Do you live in Northern Virginia? Here’s a special offer when you visit the Toy Nest and mention the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast - you’ll get one month of Flock membership for the price of Fledgling membership!
Resources Mentioned
Connect with Lisa on The Toy Nest website, Instagram, and Facebook
Find a MomCo (formerly MOPS) group near you
USA Toy Library Association and the International Toy Library Association can help you find a toy library near you
 
Related Episodes
Episode 13: Dreading the Influx of Toys After Christmas? 4 Ways to Limit Your Kids’ Presents Without Feeling like a Grinch
Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms
Episode 71: Listener Questions Answered (Part Two): How to Approach an Overwhelming Room, Too Many Toys, and “Generous” Relatives Who Give Us Stuff We Don’t Need!
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ 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 coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Why are some people more emotionally attached to stuff than others? The key may be our attachment styles that were developed from infancy and childhood.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the four attachment styles, how they impact our relationships as an adult, and three reasons why an insecure attachment style may play a part in emotional attachment and potentially sabotage our decluttering efforts.
Resources Mentioned:
Attachment Styles and How They Affect Adult Relationships
Why We Become So Attached to Our Belongings
Insecure attachment style is on the rise for American students - 2014 study
Brain registers things we own as an extension of ourselves - 2013 study
Buying stuff is a “psychological salve” that can give us the comfort relationships lack - 2017 study
Download my free workbook - The 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter
Related Episodes:
Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try
Episode 24: Instead of “Does it Spark Joy?” Ask These 4 Questions to Help You Declutter
Episode 32: Stop Believing These 7 Lies About Your Stuff
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ 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 coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching