Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Declutter, Decluttering, Decluttering Tips, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Declutter, Decluttering, Decluttering Tips, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

*TOP 1% PODCAST FOR MOMS* I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you’re running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry? Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find proven and practical solutions to declutter your home, head, and heart. If you’re ready to reclaim your precious resources of time, energy, attention, and focus and create the motherhood and life you want on YOUR terms - this podcast is for you. Hi, I’m Emily - a wife, #boymom, and simplicity seeker. I struggled to get pregnant and felt completely overwhelmed - until I discovered decluttering could create the physical and emotional space I needed to become a mom. Now, two kids later, I’ve transformed my life and motherhood by developing simple systems around decluttering, capsule wardrobes, kids stuff, cleaning and tidying, meal planning, time management, and more- and I can’t wait to share them with you! If you’re ready to reclaim the time and energy you crave, be present with your kids, and finally enjoy the life and motherhood you SO deserve - let’s kick overwhelm to the curb, shall we? Grab your lukewarm coffee, your notebook and pen, and clear off some counter space! Let’s do this. *** 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 at www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Step 2: Become an Insider by receiving the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms newsletter at https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Episodes

May 2, 2025 50 mins

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

 

It’s the second episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

 

We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! = > prepping for summ...

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Do you have a hard time saying no to free stuff and hand-me-downs?

Do you keep things because of how much you paid for them or “just in case” you need them “someday”?

Did you grow up with financial hardship and feel like you have to overcompensate by giving your kids everything they want?

My guest today is Brittany Flammer, a financial coach, mom of 5 ages 6 to 15, and an avid...

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🤔 Have you ever noticed that an upcoming move is a perfect motivator to declutter? 🤔 Did you ever realize that one of the best parts of vacation is that you don’t have to worry about managing SO MUCH STUFF?

 

In today’s episode we’re exploring two unorthodox approaches to decluttering - even if you’re not moving on going on vacation anytime soon!

 

Resources M...

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How does living with less allow us to make room for joy?

How can we surrender to God to see ourselves as stewards of the gifts he has given us, rather than "stuff managers" bearing the burden of our excess possessions?

What does it look like cultivate an "awake soul" with room to expand?

Today I’m thrilled to speak to Julia Ubbenga about her new book Declutter Your Heart and Y...

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My husband never helps me around the house.

The kids always leave their toys on the floor.

I can’t help with your math homework - I’m just not good at math.

I never remember to take the meat out to defrost - what’s wrong with me?

 

Sound familar? If so, you may be stuck in a fixed mindset and holding limiting beliefs that are keeping you in overwhe...

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Is your digital life a mess? Are you unsure what important documents to keep, how to navigate the thousands of photos on your phone, let alone your thousands of e-mails clogging your inbox? Help is here! Today I’m chatting with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer. Shawn has spent the last 17 years helping individuals and businesses get better at using their technology. When not helping businesses operate m...

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Some decluttering rules are meant to be broken! If you’re stuck in overwhelm or paralyzed by perfectionism when it comes to decluttering, I give you permission to be a rebel and break these 5 common decluttering rules!

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Check out my popular free resources 50 Questions Minimalists Ask, as well as my other resources here.

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Do you frequently feel overstimulated in motherhood? Do you feel ashamed when you yell at your kids - again  - after you reach the end of your rope in the midst of the chaos?

KyAnn Molina has been there, and she learned to build intentional rhythms in her day to lighten her mental load to bring flexible structure to her day. We talk about the important rhythms that can help us balance being present with ...

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I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the first installation of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

We talk about our life in the mom “trenches” and how we’ve been pivoting lately, including: = > dealing with major mom guilt during a recent trip = > the mental chatte...

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What can the Golden Girls teach us about slowing down, saying “no” gracefully, and finding joy in motherhood? Turns out, quite a bit!

In Kishshana Palmer’s new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word, she draws important lessons about taking off the “badge of busy”, living intentionally, and finding meaning in beauty in our everyday lives through the classic shows The Golden Girls and A Different World. 

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Have you ever thought: How would a simpler life feel?

In my experience, it’s very freeing! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 things that have radically simplified my life. Hope it inspires you on your own simplifying journey!

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If you are suffering from overwhelm, chronic burnout, and never feeling like you’ll ever get it all done - today’s episode is for you. In her new book Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want, Courtney Carver offers a revolutionary, countercultural concept - Rest First. Not after we’ve “earned it”, but right now.

By starting small, practicing self-compassion, and giving ourse...

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Are you ashamed of the constant mess that surrounds you in your home?

Do phrases like “cleanliness is next to godliness” and the story of the Proverbs 31 woman make you feel like you’ll never measure up?

Do you feel like your brain is broken because you just can’t get your act together and “just get organized”?

Hope is here, friend. Today I’m chatting with Dana K. White from A...

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“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.

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Bluey Episode: Mr. Monkeyjocks

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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 ...

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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 th...

“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 th...

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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...

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!

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Decluttering Mindset Playlist (will continue to be updated)

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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...

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