Minimalism was so much more than decluttering. It actually allowed me the space to completely redesign my life from the outside in. In today's episode I'm giving you a quick breakdown as to how clearing clutter and creating space has allowed me to spend more time with my kids, make passive income on my own terms, heal past traumas and all around live a more intentional, well-rounded life.

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What if instead of just working to declutter our house we could focus on decluttering our life. If we practice more gratitude, will we be able to see the excess clutter that is weighing us down? In today's episode we'll dive into what it takes to not only clear clutter from your space, but to clear clutter from your life so that you can re-direct yourself in the direction you want to go. It's time to start making bold moves toward shaking free from things that are weighing you down, holding you back and aren't aligned with who you want to be. Let's talk about how to take a step back, look at your life, and decide what you want to stay and what has to go.

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Have you ever felt like you were too old to do something? Feel like you let your dream pass you by? Think again! This podcast episode takes self growth to a whole new level by taking self development not only into adulthood, but into every stage after. Life doesn't end at 50, so we do we act like it does? Today I'm sitting down with author and award winning interior designer, Jeanne Collins. During our conversation she'll share with me how after a divorce, and job loss, she decided to go Two Feet In on her dream of starting her own interior design firm. Her method for going after what we want it simple: Be all in.

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When our house feel cluttered, our to do list is long, and we are emotionally exhausted...it's tired to hear our own intuition. How does all of this internal and external clutter effect how in tune we are with our intuitive knowing and what can we do to create space to reconnect? In today's episode I will share with you how clutter plays a huge role in creating intuitive blocks and offer up some practical advice on how to start decluttering whether it's physical, mental or emotional clutter.

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Having a minimalist home, or decluttered space doesn't mean your home can't have a maximalist feel. When you are intentional with how you design your home, you can create a big impact with relatively little stuff. On today's episode, my guest, Zandra Zuraw, shares simple ideas on designing a space that feels slow, and simple while still leaving a major impression.

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Practicing a minimalist lifestyle does not mean you have to swear off all of your possessions, never shop again and no longer feel joy from stuff. Our external environment has a very real effect on our internal world and being intentional about how we decorate our space can have a beneficial impact. In this mini episode I share with you the potential benefits and downfalls of a bigger home, and how to live a life of expansion in a way that works for you.

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I used to spend my days overwhelmed, burnt out, and with an endless to do list. This one small mindset shift allowed me to re-think the way I was spending my time and allowed me to free up more of my schedule. If you feel stuck on a constant hamster wheel, anxious about keeping everyone happy, and overwhelmed trying to keep up, this tiny mindset shift can help you unload so many of the burdens you are carrying around.

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If you are killing yourself trying to be a perfect mom and are constantly worried about what you're doing wrong, or if you're making the right decisions, then pull up a seat, because we are going to dive into the real talk of why it's time to kill off the idea that any of us can be a perfect mom. In this episode I share some real-life troll comments that sprung me into action to speak up for my fellow mom, the 80/20 rule to adapt in motherhood and how to own up to the fact that none of us are doing this perfectly. From one flawed human to another, can we agree to give each other permission to simply let go?

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I created a multi-million dollar investment plan as a homeschooling/stay at home mom. While I'm no investing expert -- and, in fact, barely made it through math class, I wanted to lend some insight into the books I used to make this big financial goal possible for myself and for our family. Statistics show that women are better investors than men and yet women are also the ones least likely to make the move to start learning how to invest. My hope during this conversation is to encourage you to re-think this. I know it can be scary, but believe me, if I can learn how to set up investment accounts, so can you!

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At some point most of us have attempted reducing the amount of screen time we take in in a day, but what would happen if we tried the exact opposite? Instead of screen time minimalism, what if we binged on screens? That's exactly what author and philosopher Nate Klemp did and he shared his experience with me on the Unstuffed Podcast. Is less screen time the key to freedom? Can we still practice mindfulness in a world that seeks to distract us? How can we practice being open to everything and everyone, even when we don't like all of it? We'll dive into these hot topics and more and while we might not find answers to all of these deep questions, we will most definitely gain some insight into new ways of looking at the world around us.

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