Episode 15: How My Fixer Upper House Fixed Me

There have been times I have been completely overwhelmed by our fixer upper house. But when I look back on everything we've built and everything I've learned about myself along the way I am truly grateful.

In this episode I'm getting personal. I'm sharing the real story behind our 2022 home purchase, what that first walkthrough actually felt like, and how taking on the challenge of a fixer upper ended up teaching me so much more than just DIY skills.

Because somewhere in the middle of the chaos of our 2024 basement renovation — the dust, the sleepless nights, the spinning thoughts — I was forced to finally address something I had been quietly carrying for years. And getting that help? It changed everything.

In this episode:

• What our first walkthrough was really like and the pep talk we had to give ourselves
• How our family of four survived two years sharing one bathroom
• The moment I realized the renovation chaos was affecting me more than I wanted to admit
• How my sister's words finally got through when no one else's could
• My experience taking a General Anxiety questionnaire and what it revealed
• Why getting support gave me the confidence to start a blog, build a business and launch this podcast
• Three things I want you to take away from my story

3 Takeaways for You:

1. Letting go of perfection is a skill worth learning. Especially as women and moms juggling so many things, the pressure to have everything looking just right all the time is real. Learning to sit with the in-between — and even enjoy it — allows you to enjoy so much more of your life.

2. Renovation chaos can affect you more than you expect. If you're in a season of chaos right now, it's important to recognize it won't last forever. Keep up your healthy habits, name what's hard, and know that every season passes.

3. Learning DIY skills will teach you more than just a skill. It'll teach you confidence. It'll push you through fear and into that feeling of accomplishment on the other side. Your home projects are worth more than a checkbox on a to-do list — they're an investment in yourself.

Connect with Sheri: 📧 [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @sheri.walker_DIY 🌐 sheriwalker.ca

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