The Common Nest Podcast

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Welcome to The Common Nest Podcast, the show for supporting you in creating a happier and healthier home with a holistic approach. Join your host Christy to explore the Mindset, Motivation, and Methods for creating home holistically from inside out. Let’s discover the incredible potential within our homes, and ultimately, within ourselves. Your path to a happier and healthier home starts right here. Welcome Home!

  1. 3D AGO

    093 - The Year You Stop Doing It All Alone: A Slower, More Supported Way to Start the New Year

    In this episode, we’re welcoming the New Year in a different way,  slower, softer, and with far less pressure to rush into goals and resolutions. January often arrives with loud expectations: new year, new you, big plans, fresh starts. But for many of us, especially after a long and full holiday season, the truth is we’re tired. Still recovering. Still integrating what the past year held. Today’s episode is an honest reflection on post-holiday exhaustion, winter energy, and why the beginning of the year doesn’t have to be about hustle or doing more. Instead, we’re exploring what it might look like to rest, receive support, and finally stop doing it all alone. I’m sharing personal reflections on my own relationship with the holidays and how cyclical living has reshaped the way I approach the New Year. We’ll also talk about my Word of the Year and how learning to receive support has led me to more intentionally ask for help, community, and shared leadership. This episode is also an invitation to reimagine homemaking as meaningful leadership and to question the belief that women running households are meant to do everything by themselves. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: Felt exhausted or relieved when the holidays were finally over Struggled with New Year goal-setting because you’re still tired Felt pressure to “do more” when what you really need is rest Carried the mental and emotional load of home mostly on your own Longed for community, support, or shared understanding in homemaking We’ll explore: Why January often isn’t the best time for big goals or bold action How winter energy invites rest, reflection, and mindset work What it really means to receive support and why it can feel vulnerable Why learning to ask for help can be a powerful turning point The parallels between running a business and running a household Why homemakers deserve community, support, and shared wisdom A new vision for homemaking that centers wellbeing, leadership, and connection If you’re feeling overwhelmed by New Year pressure or quietly longing for more support at home, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do it all alone. Maybe this is the year you take it slower. Maybe this is the year you ask for help. Maybe this is the year you let yourself be supported. And that might change everything. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Holistic Home Method https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Join the Email List  https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Don't know where to start?  Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call:   https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Want to grow in a community? Join the Holistic Home Membership:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/membership You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    29 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    092 - Why You’re Still Tired, Even When You’re Resting: The Different Types of Rest

    In this episode, we’re slowing things down and leaning into rest, especially in the quiet, blurry in-between week between Christmas and New Year’s. That strange stretch of time when routines are off, days blend together, and even though life feels slower… we don’t always feel rested. This episode is an invitation to gently question why rest can feel so hard, even when we finally stop, and to consider what rest actually looks like in winter, when energy is naturally lower and the world invites us to soften rather than hustle. We’re talking about rest through cyclical living, letting go of the pressure to rush into the new year, and exploring the different types of rest our bodies, minds, and hearts may be craving right now. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: Felt tired even though you’ve been resting more Expected this week to feel restorative… but it didn’t Struggled with the pressure to “start fresh” in the new year Felt caught between slowing down and needing to keep going Longed for permission to rest without guilt We’ll explore: Why rest doesn’t always feel restful, especially this time of year How winter and cyclical living invite a slower, gentler rhythm Why rest isn’t a reward, but a requirement The seven different types of rest, and how to recognize which one you need most Simple, compassionate ways to lean into real rest during the in-between week and beyond Whether you’re listening during the holidays or finding this episode later in the year, this conversation is here to remind you that you’re not doing rest wrong, you may just be needing a different kind of rest. There’s no rush to become someone new.  No need to override the season you’re in. Rest is allowed. Let this episode be an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and enter this season,  and the new year, feeling more supported, more grounded, and more at home within yourself. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Living in Rhythm: A Gentle Introduction to Cyclical Living) - Free Resource https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/rhythm Join the Email List https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Don't know where to start?  Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call:   https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Want to grow in a community? Join the Holistic Home Membership:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/membership You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    27 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    091 - Why You Feel Exhausted, Disappointed, and Overwhelmed After the Holidays and What to Do About It

    In this episode of The Common Nest Podcast, we’re slowing things down to talk about a feeling so many of us experience after the holidays, but rarely talk about. You’ve done your best. You showed up, carried a lot, and made it through a full holiday season at home. And now, you’re left feeling exhausted, disappointed, or emotionally flat. Today’s conversation is about the expectation hangover,  the quiet crash that can happen when our hopes for home and the holidays don’t match real life. We’ll explore why unmet expectations hit so hard, especially in our homes, and how to meet ourselves with compassion instead of criticism when the season doesn’t turn out the way we imagined. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: Felt let down after the holidays,  even when nothing “went wrong” Wondered why you feel so tired, irritable, or low once the season ends Carried the emotional and mental load of home and hoped it would feel different Struggled with the pressure to be grateful when you’re actually exhausted Longed for your home to feel supportive again instead of heavy In this episode, we’ll explore: What an expectation hangover is and why it’s so common during the holidays The unspoken expectations many of us carry around home, family, and “doing it right” Why disappointment at home can feel so personal and painful Gentle reframes to support yourself before expectations turn into burnout How to care for yourself when you’re already in a post-holiday crash Ways to let your home become a place of recovery , and not performance Whether this season felt joyful, disappointing, or a mix of both, this episode is an invitation to soften, reflect, and release the pressure to hold it all together. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. And you’re not meant to carry this alone. Let’s tend to home from the inside out with honesty, compassion, and care. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Holistic Home Method   https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Join the Email List https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Don't know where to start?  Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call:   https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Want to grow in a community? Join the Holistic Home Membership:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/membership You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    28 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    090 - Holiday Boundaries: How to Reduce Overwhelm, Protect Your Energy, and Create a Calmer Season

    In this episode, we’re slowing down and stepping gently into one of the most supportive practices: holiday boundaries. These are the loving limits that help you protect your energy, reduce overwhelm, and create a calmer, more meaningful holiday season. The holidays can be beautiful… but they can also feel heavy. More expectations. More emotional labour. More decisions. More family dynamics. It’s a season that asks a lot of us, and often more than we have the capacity to give. So today, we’re talking about the kind of boundaries that don’t shut people out, but instead make room for you. Boundaries create space for more rest, more joy, more presence, and the kind of holiday you actually want to experience. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: Felt stretched thin by all the planning, preparing, hosting, and holding Said “yes” when you were already overwhelmed or exhausted Carried the invisible emotional load of “making the magic” Felt guilty for wanting less - less pressure, fewer events, a slower pace Tried to protect your peace in the midst of family expectations and old patterns Needed permission to choose what feels right for you (and your kids) We’ll explore: Why boundaries matter more during the holidays than any other time of year The cultural messages that make women feel responsible for everyone’s experience How guilt, conditioning, and emotional labour make boundaries harder to set Practical boundaries around time, energy, finances, responsibility, and emotional wellbeing How to communicate boundaries with clarity and compassion The mindset shift that turns boundaries into an act of love and giving for yourself and your family Whether you’re feeling the weight of December already, or you’re longing for a slower, calmer holiday this year, this conversation is here to remind you that you get to choose the pace. You get to choose what you hold and what you gently set down. And you’re allowed to create a holiday that supports you, too. Let’s take a deep breath, ease the pressure, and step into a season that feels lighter, calmer, and far more aligned with what matters most. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Holistic Home Method https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Join the Email List  https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Don't know where to start?  Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call:   https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Want to grow in a community? Join the Holistic Home Membership:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/membership You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    30 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    089 - Holiday Overwhelm Is Real: How to Lighten the Mental Load and Create a Calmer Home This Season

    In this episode, we’re taking a gentle pause in the busiest, brightest, and most overwhelming time of the year, and talking about the real weight women carry in December. The invisible mental load, the emotional labour, the expectations, and the exhaustion that settles in deep.  We’re looking underneath of the holiday season, not the picture-perfect version, but the honest experience of trying to create a meaningful month while holding everything and everyone together. And we’re talking about what it actually takes to make your home feel calmer, softer, and more supportive when life feels heavy. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: Felt completely overwhelmed by the holiday mental load Wondered why December leaves you so drained and overstimulated Tried to make everything magical while silently carrying the emotional weight Felt responsible for the lists, the gifts, the meals, the schedules, and the memories Craved a calmer, gentler, simpler season, and one that supports you, not exhausts you We’ll explore: What the “holiday mental load” really looks like and why you feel it so deeply The emotional labour women carry at this time of year (even when we don’t talk about it) Why you’re tired in your bones with the mix of social fatigue, sensory overload, and disrupted routines Small shifts that create a big difference in how your home feels Simple steps to reduce visual noise and emotional clutter How to protect your energy and honour your natural rhythms during a busy season Ways to create a home that feels like a soft place to land, even in December Whether you’re holding a lot right now, craving some breathing room, or dreading the chaos of the holiday season, this conversation is here to remind you: You can choose a gentler way. Let’s lighten the load, soften the season, and create a home that holds you with more calm, clarity, and care. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Holistic Home Method https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Join the Email List - Scroll to the bottom https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Don't know where to start?  Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call:  https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Want to grow in a community? Join the Holistic Home Membership:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/membership You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    31 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    088 - Why You’re Overwhelmed at Home... And How to Finally Change It

    In this episode, we’re stepping into a conversation that so many women feel deeply but rarely say out loud, the weight of home. Not the laundry, the dishes, or the checklist… but the invisible load beneath it all: the expectations, the emotional labor, the mental juggling, and the stories we’ve inherited about what it means to “keep a home.” Today, I’m exploring why so many of us feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like we’re constantly trying to catch up, and why none of it means you’re failing. You’re not overwhelmed because you’re weak, lazy, or behind. You’re overwhelmed because you were never meant to do home alone. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: Felt like home is heavier than it “should” be Wondered why you can’t seem to do it all anymore Tried to carry the mental load without support Felt guilty for needing help Struggled with the stories you grew up believing about homemaking Wished you had more guidance, community, or connection in your daily life Longed for a village, even if you don’t know where to find one We’ll explore: The invisible load almost every woman carries Why traditional homemaking systems were never designed for your wellbeing The cultural stories and expectations shaping how we feel inside our homes Why emotional, mental, and relational support matter just as much as physical help The truth that mentorship and community aren’t modern trends, they’re ancient What it actually means to build a village (it’s not doing everything together) Why you’re not meant to walk this journey alone How to reimagine support in a way that changes everything at home Whether you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply craving more clarity and connection, this episode is both a deep exhale and a gentle reframe,  reminding you that support is not a luxury… it’s part of being human. And because support is at the heart of everything we talk about today, I’m also sharing a overview of Black Friday Week, where you’ll find five days of offers designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether you need clarity, routines, mindset shifts, practical tools, or personalized 1:1 guidance. And I am extending all the deals for this weekend. All five offers are on sale until Cyber Monday, December 1st at midnight (MST). If you’ve been longing for support, structure, encouragement, or a mentor to walk with you, this is your moment. Many of these offers can even be used in January, so you can enjoy the holidays now and start the new year with a fresh foundation. Whether you’re navigating invisible load, rewriting old stories, or simply trying to breathe inside your own home, this episode is here to remind you: You’re not failing. You’re simply carrying too much alone. And you don’t have to anymore. Let’s step into this conversation together. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Black Friday Week - Five Days of Deals    https://www.thecommonnest.com/blackfriday Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Don't know where to start?  Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call:   https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Join the Email List - Scroll to the bottom ⁠https://www.thecommonnest.com/⁠ You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    31 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    087 - Feeling Behind at Home? Here’s the Real Reason You Can’t Keep Up

    In this episode, we’re diving into a tender truth that’s been coming up again and again, in conversations with clients, in messages from listeners, and even in my own inner dialogue. It’s that quiet ache of feeling behind at home… and the belief that the solution is simply to try harder. Today’s conversation is about what’s really beneath the mess, the overwhelm, and the nonstop cycle of “keeping up.” It’s about the stories we carry, the pressure we put on ourselves, and the deeper reasons why home can feel hard, even when we’re giving it everything we have. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: Looked around your home and wondered, “Why can’t I just keep up?” Tried to push through with more effort, more discipline, or more motivation Felt discouraged that the mess keeps coming back,  no matter how hard you work Questioned whether you’re doing something wrong Longed for a home that feels like support, not pressure We’ll explore: Why “trying harder” isn’t creating the change you want, and why it’s not supposed to How clutter, inconsistency, and overwhelm are actually signals, not failures The hidden role your season, capacity, and emotional load play in your home Why traditional homemaking advice leaves so many women feeling defeated The power of alignment, and how your home shifts when your methods finally match your life What a holistic, inside-out approach to home can unlock for your wellbeing And because this conversation is at the heart of the work I do, I’m also sharing a little preview of something special coming next week: Black Friday Week - Five Days of Deals. Five days of gentle, supportive ways to help you create a home that feels calmer, clearer, and more aligned with your real life. If your home has felt heavy… If you’re tired of pushing… If you’re craving a kinder way forward… This episode is your permission slip to exhale, soften, and start seeing your home through a whole new lens. Let’s untangle the pressure, lift the guilt, and step into a more aligned way of creating home, one that doesn’t demand more effort, but offers more ease. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Black Friday Week - Five Days of Deals    https://www.thecommonnest.com/blackfriday Join the Email List - Scroll to the bottom https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Don't know where to start?  Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call:   https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Want to grow in a community? Join the Holistic Home Membership:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/membership You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    21 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    086 - Decluttering Before the Holidays: How to Reduce Stress and Create Space for What Matters

    In this episode, we’re preparing for the holiday season, that busy time when life starts to feel fuller, faster, and a little more overwhelming than usual. Today, I’m sharing a gentle, holistic approach to decluttering before the holidays, rooted in the Release & Reset foundation of the Holistic Home Method. This isn’t an episode about cleaning your house top to bottom or organizing every drawer. It’s about creating breathing room, in your mind, your heart, and your home, so you can enter the season with more peace and presence, and less pressure and perfectionism. If you’ve been feeling the mental load rise, noticing the clutter creeping in, or sensing that holiday overwhelm is arriving a little too early this year… you’re not alone. And this episode is for you. This conversation is for you if you’ve ever: Felt mentally overloaded before the holidays even begin Carried guilt, pressure, or emotional weight into the season Looked around your home and thought, “It’s already too much…” Wanted a calmer, simpler, more intentional holiday experienceWondered how to prepare for the season without burning out We’ll explore: Why mental clutter is often the first warning sign of holiday overwhelm How emotional clutter shows up during the holidays and how to release it with compassion A simple reset to declutter the spaces you’ll use mostHow to declutter toys and kids’ spaces before new things come in Ways to reduce clutter at the source through mindful consumption The small shifts that make the biggest difference in creating a peaceful holiday homeWhether you’re preparing to host loved ones, navigating full schedules, or trying to protect your energy through the holiday rush, this episode will help you make space for what truly matters — connection, presence, rest, and joy. If you’re ready to feel lighter and more grounded this season, take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s gently clear a little room together. Let’s release what’s weighing you down, reset what needs to shift, and make space for the holiday season you actually want. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Declutter QuickStart Guide & Checklists - Free Resource https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/quickstart Join the Clutter Clearing Challenge A 3-part workshop to help you clear clutter mentally, emotionally, and physically  https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/clutterclearing Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛 Work with Christy: Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach. Find out more about  The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome Don't know where to start?  Book a FREE Discovery Call:   https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min Want to grow in a community? Join the Holistic Home Membership:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/membership You can find more from The Common Nest here: Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/

    30 min
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Welcome to The Common Nest Podcast, the show for supporting you in creating a happier and healthier home with a holistic approach. Join your host Christy to explore the Mindset, Motivation, and Methods for creating home holistically from inside out. Let’s discover the incredible potential within our homes, and ultimately, within ourselves. Your path to a happier and healthier home starts right here. Welcome Home!

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  • Creator
    Christy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christy
  • Show Website
    The Common Nest Podcast