
140: When Over-Gifters Don't Stop Even After a Conversation, What's in My Basement, & Independent Kids
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. My in-laws and parents never respect the conversations I’ve had about less gifts…now what? 2. In what areas d...
2 Apr 15min

139: Making "Fun" Less Elusive in Adulthood
In this episode, we unpack why "having fun" can feel elusive or even guilt-inducing, and how to create more genuine fun in our daily lives as adults. The big pictures is that fun isn’t optional fo...
1 Apr 39min

138: Swedish Death Cleaning with Emily McDermott
How would your loved ones feel if they had to go through your stuff after you're gone? It's tough to think about, but the emotional weight of decluttering is heavy for those we leave behind. No ...
31 Mars 50min

137: Knowing When You've Decluttered Enough, Maple Syrup, & the Mental Load
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. When do you reach decluttered “enough”? 2. How did you get started with writing? What's your favorite childho...
26 Mars 18min

136: Can Humor Be Taught? with Dr. Janet Gibson
In this Good Stuff episode on the topic of joy, I sit down with psychologist Janet M. Gibson to explore the psychology of humor and how it impacts our mental health, relationships, and overall well-be...
25 Mars 53min

135: When People Feel Judged by Your Decluttered Life
Have you ever felt like decluttering makes other people in your life defensive? Like you're judging them–even though you're not? In this episode, I’m talking about the relationship tension that can co...
24 Mars 39min

134: Keeping Rarely Used Items, My Friendships, & a Giant Pacific Octopus
In this Chai Chat, I answer these listener questions: • Is it okay to keep something that you rarely use but can’t easily borrow? - Sarah • How do you maintain friendship as an adult and mom? - ...
19 Mars 11min

133: Using Our 5 Senses to Create Joy
We often take our senses for granted, and rarely think about how to intentionally use them to create more joy in our lives! So today, we talk about: • An overview to better understand all of our se...
18 Mars 36min




















