Houseplant Confidence: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Lately, I’ve been hearing so many people talk about Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory—this idea of letting go of control, shifting your mindset, and ultimately finding peace. And you know what? I realized that I went through a similar shift when it came to my plant care journey, and I want to share it with you in this episode. I'll talk about how we think about our plants, our plant care, and how that shift in mind can bring so much joy, not just to our plant parenthood but also to our lives.

In this episode, we learn:

• [00:00] Concept of 'Let Them Theory'
• [01:27] My most popular episode!
• [02:54] I just launched my Growing Joy with Plants Masterclass!
• [04:29] What’s the root cause of your doubt?
• [07:35] Overwhelm and misinformation
• [08:58] How to reframe your “plant killer” identity mindset
• [09:50] How does social media affect your plant care mindset?
• [12:28] How to celebrate plant care
• [15:30] Add moments of serenity throughout your day with Wind River Wind Chimes!
• [18:12] Pick a positive thought about 
• [19:01] Treat every plant misstep as a learning experience
• [20:18] Take on a growth mindset
• [22:21] Evolving plant parent personalities
• [25:00] How to be a confident plant parent
• [27:09] Develop a relationship with your plants
• [31:43] Celebrate plant wins!

Mentioned in our conversation:

•  Growing Joy with Plants Masterclass
• Growing Joy Episode 43: Your Brain on Plants
• Growing Joy Episode 200: Common Houseplant Pest Identification and How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats, Spidermites, Scale, White Flies and Mealybugs
• What's Your Plant Parent Personality?
• Understanding Natural Light
• Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE)

For mindset shifts and practices to help build your houseplant confidence,

check out the full show notes and blog here!

Thank you to our episode sponsor:

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