Curious Freedom with Kirsty Farrugia & friends

Buying for Mother's Day can be tricky when we are trying hard to shift away from materialism and the messages we are bombarded with every day about needing more stuff! How can we shower our mums with gifts and love, without just giving them more stuff?

Well, we've put a few ideas together to help you do exactly that!

Today we share a long list of gift ideas that you can give to your mum (or yourself!) that also help you to continue being an intentional and conscious consumer.

In this episode we;

● Give you lots of gift ideas for Mother's Day;

● Encourage you to ask your mum what she wants!;

● Discuss the mental load of being a mum;

● Highlight that gifts don't need to be physical objects;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

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Have ever you got to the end of decluttering a space, stepped back to admire your handy work and then become filled with dread as you spy the pile of random bits and pieces next to you that you still need to find homes for?

Decluttering can be exhausting! Making so many decisions in a concentrated amount of time can be taxing, so it's no wonder something like this would feel like a kick in the ribs!

But what if there was a way to be able to deal with those random homeless leftovers and still keep that momentum and motivation?

In today's chat, Kirsty and Belinda give you solutions for dealing with those annoying random things AND give you 5 principles to follow so that next time you get your declutter on, you are equipped for whatever you come across.

In this episode we;

● Explain 5 principles to help your decision-making;

● Share tips from our team of Declutter Coaches;

● Discuss being intentional when finding homes for random items;

● Highlight the importance of storing things where it makes sense not where you think they should go;

● Challenge you not to keep things 'just in case';

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Micro Declutter Episode

● Perfectionism Episode

● Binary Decisions Episode

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**Trigger warning - due to the nature of today's topic, infant loss and death are mentioned in this episode**

Today Kirsty gets to chat with her brother.

Phil is an insurance expert and financial planner. He has run his own company, Skye Wealth for 11 years, helping loads of people to understand their current insurance and assisting them when it comes time to claim.

Life Insurance is a lot more complex than car or home and contents insurance, so Phil takes us through what working with him would be like in an effort to help all of us come away with more clarity around this often taboo topic.

We hope that after today you feel empowered and equipped to make sure you and your family are covered for the future.

In this episode we;

● Find out a little bit about Phil and what he does;

● Discuss the different types of Insurance;

● Hear insurance stories about some of Phil's clients;

● Give clarity greater clarity around insurance;

● Highlight the freedom that having insurance affords;

● Encourage you to have life insurance even if you are a stay-at-home parent;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Skye Wealth

● Honey Insurance

● Money Smart Website

● Estate Planning Episode

Thank you so much Phil for your time!! We know our listeners have benefitted from hearing about your area of expertise and passion.

If you found this or any of our episodes helpful, then we'd love it if you could leave us a review! It helps others find us and we love hearing how the podcast has helped you on your decluttering journey.

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Do you struggle to be across all the things happening in your life from week to week?

Or perhaps you’re looking for a better way to plan out your goals and errands?

This topic was raised in our FB community a few weeks ago and it generated so much discussion we thought it was worth an episode!

Join Kirsty and Belinda today as we get super practical in sharing tips and examples to help you plan your weeks in a way that works for you and your family.

Thanks to our community members for sharing their excellent ideas!

In this episode we;

● Tell you how we plan our weeks;

● Give you tips and tricks for planning your weeks;

● Highlight the importance of using systems that work for your family;

● Talk a bit about planning white space into your week;

● Share ideas from our beautiful community;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Routines Episode

● Habit Stacking Episode

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**language warning - not suitable for little ears**

What does it look like to go from being a super successful radio host, living in Melbourne, to living in the middle of nowhere, on a lifestyle block in New Zealand with your baby and fiance?

Well, you're about to find out!

Our guest today is Polly Harding (also known as PJ) and that is her story.

You may know her from her days in radio in Melbourne or you might have come across her podcast The PJ Podcast.

Polly and Kirsty connected recently over their passion for intentional living. Kirsty was on PJ's podcast a few weeks ago and had so much fun she asked PJ to join her here!

If you're interested in a bit of a lifestyle change then you will love the conversation today as we get curious about a change of pace, what that can look like and how it can be possible.

In this episode we;

● Hear a little bit about PJ's background;

● Learn about what it was like to give up her radio career in Melbourne;

● Discuss the importance of intentionality;

● Chat about what it's like living on a farm;

● Explore the concept of tilting into different seasons;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brooke McAlary Episode

● Wedding Episode

● PJ's Instagram

● PJ's Podcast

● PJ's Podcast Instagram

Thank you so much Polly for your time!!

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Routines.

They help our days run smoother, provide predictability and familiarity, and generally help us get stuff done!

So what happens when they don't work anymore?

How can we create routines that serve us and reduce the chaos rather than contribute to it?

Kirsty and Belinda explore all of this today and more.

We hope that you are inspired and encouraged today about how you can reframe and reset routines that work for your family.

In this episode we;

● Look at what is a routine;

● Share the benefits of routines;

● Discuss what happens when a routine isn't working anymore;

● Highlight the importance of making routines work for you NOT add more stress;

● Give examples of routines we use in our own households;

● Tips on how to help yourself create or stick to a routine;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Time Management Episode

● Habit Stacking Episode

● The Mental Load Episode

● To Do Lists Episode

● Momentum Episode

Thank you to nolongeroverwhelmed for your podcast review!!

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We have a guest today!

After a request from Danielle Fisher about doing an episode focusing on organising the supplies needed for managing complex medical needs, we knew exactly who we could ask to share their expertise!

Joining us in our virtual studio is Anna. She is a pediatric nurse and mum to a gorgeous 4.5 yr old boy who has complex medical needs. She is also one of Belinda's original clients.

Anna has a wealth of experience and advice to give our listeners, it was a pleasure having her share her story and wisdom.

In this episode we;

● Learn a little bit about who Anna is and her current circumstances;

● Hear about her experience having our declutter coaches support her in her home;

● Share how we organised her supplies and helped set up an easy to maintain and adapt system;

● Highlight the importance of tailoring your organising to your specific needs;

● Give you loads of organising tips;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Ikea Kallax Unit

● Ikea Drona boxes/cubes

● Clear storage ideas from Kmart

● Too Peas in a Podcast

Thank you so much Anna for giving us your time. It was a delight having you join us on the episode and we know that many families will benefit from you having shared your story.

Thank you to mandyhose for your podcast review!!

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This week Kirsty and Belinda get curious about habit stacking. If you have no idea what that means, don't worry, you're about to find out!

A few weeks ago Kirsty got to be on PJ’s Podcast and the concept of habit stacking came up. We thought it would be an excellent opportunity to chat it about it seeing as we've also had quite a few requests to cover habits on the podcast.

We explore what we mean by habit stacking, give some advice and examples on had to add in some new habits and share some of our own habit stacking experiences.

We hope you feel encouraged and inspired to give this technique a go!

In this episode we;

● Ask what is habit stacking and why does it work?;

● Share some of our own habit stacking experiences;

● Explore the usefulness of building on current habits to establish new ones;

● Encourage you to use habit stacking to help reverse bad habits;

● Highlight how habit stacking can help with time management;

● Give advice on how to get curious about habit stacking;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● James Clear Article

● Kirsty's interview on the PJ Podcast

Thank you to Mrandmznata for your podcast review!!

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This week Kirsty and Belinda explore what it means to be a Smart Shopper.

Following on nicely from last week's episode with Jen from Everyday Style, Belinda and Kirsty delve into how we can be intentional and mindful when shopping.

They discuss lots of practical things you can do before you head to the shops (or jump online) to help you become a more an intentional shopper or 'smart' shopper.

If you are someone that loves a bargain, lives for the sales or goes shopping when you are hungry, then we made this episode just for you!

A big thanks to our Curious Listener and friend Owen for this episode request!

Enjoy!

In this episode we;

● Define what is a smart shopper is;

● Discuss how to be intentional and mindful when shopping;

● Give practical examples of how to become a smart shopper;

● Highlight the importance of preparing and creating a list before going shopping;

● Dig into the power of delayed gratification;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Last week's episode with Jen

● Body Type Quiz

● Clare Press Episode

● What is The Enneagram?

Thank you to kazlovespodcasts for your podcast review!!

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This week Kirsty is joined by Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style.

Jen is on a mission to help real everyday regular women, love the way they look and make style simple.

She is incredibly passionate about her work and we are so grateful for all of the wisdom and advice she shared with us in this episode.

All of the links on where to find Jen are listed below so make sure to check them out.

Get ready to have your mind blown and your wardrobe whipped into shape!

In this episode Jen:

● Tell us us how she became a stylist;

● Discusses briefly the 4 body types;

● Shares the 3 step process she uses with her clients;

● Gives us tips for organising your wardrobe to reduce the stress of getting ready;

● Delivers shopping and wardrobe advice for those who have gone through significant body changes.

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Jen's Website

● Jen's Podcast

● Free body shape quiz

● Membership

● Wardrobe Episode

● Magic Wardrobe Number Episode

● Know Your Colours Episode

● Capsule Wardrobe Episode

Thank you so much to Jen for your time sharing all of your wisdom and passion with Kirsty and our listeners!

If you enjoyed this episode then please leave us a review :)

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