Welcome back to Let’s Slow Down! We’re in the middle of our decluttering series, and today I’m sharing some easy, high-impact decluttering wins to simplify your home. These small but powerful steps have transformed my space, making daily life smoother and more peaceful. If decluttering feels overwhelming, don’t worry—these simple strategies will give you a fresh start and help you kick off spring with ease.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The power of removing duplicates from your kitchen and closet

✔️ How to clear off countertops for an instant transformation

✔️ Why avoiding single-use gadgets can reduce clutter

✔️ The mindset shift that helps keep clutter from creeping back

✔️ The joy of using and appreciating what you already own

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Clutter is one of the biggest barriers to slowing down and living a simple, intentional life. It distracts us, adds stress, and keeps us from feeling calm and focused. Over the past decade, I’ve been on my own decluttering journey—learning, refining, and embracing the process as a lifestyle rather than a one-time event.

In this episode, I’m sharing five simple steps to help you start decluttering without overwhelm. If you’ve ever felt like your home is overflowing and you don’t know where to begin, this is for you!

✅ Why decluttering isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding your own clutter threshold
✅ How to tune in to your space and notice when too much is too much
✅ 5 easy, actionable ways to start decluttering today
✅ How to make decluttering a lifestyle instead of a stressful chore
✅ Why now is the perfect time to reset and simplify your home

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The relatable Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean is on the podcast today for a fun conversation about decluttering and the power that lies in accepting how our individual brains work to conquer clutter in our homes. We discuss Dana’s latest book, Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House, letting go of shame, how to get started with decluttering, simple questions to ask that help sort through  your stuff, and the freedom that can come from less. 

Connect with Dana:

https://www.youtube.com/danakwhite

https://www.facebook.com/ASlobComesClean/

https://www.instagram.com/aslobcomesclean

https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/

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In this episode, join me and my best friend Ronnie Fernandez, in a conversation about our words of the year. We thought mid-February was a good time to check in and see how 2025 is going so far. Utilizing a word of the year can help you stay intentional and keep what matters at the top of the list. In this episode we talk about what word we chose and why, ways to integrate your word into your day, and suggestions on how to let your word and the feeling it evokes guide you to a more intentional life.

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This episode is all about showing yourself a little extra love this February. We’ll explore simple, practical ways to prioritize rest, gratitude, and joy in your daily life—like starting a morning gratitude practice, taking mini pauses during the day, saying no to overcommitment, and making time for activities that bring you happiness. It’s not about perfection but about small steps toward a healthier, happier you. Tune in, take a deep breath, and embrace the power of slowing down and loving yourself a little more.

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Today’s guest is Jeff Golden, award-winning author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World. Drawing on insights from thousands of psychologists and economists, Jeff distills years of groundbreaking research in his transformative work.

Living a life rooted in simplicity and gratitude, Jeff seeks to honor the wonder and miracle of the natural world. With more than three decades of experience writing and teaching about the intersection of money, happiness, and purpose, Jeff will guide us today through the profound ways money impacts well-being—sometimes enhancing it, but often undermining it.

In this episode we discuss:

How happiness has been in a consistent decline in the US (and many countries) since at least the 1940s, despite massive financial and material gains

Why money accounts for only 2-4% of a person’s happiness

What factors really do matter to well-being and how to cultivate them in our lives

How gratitude can lead to more joy in the everyday

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Reclaiming The Sacred

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If you’ve ever dreamed of retiring early - like age 35! - and moving your family to Europe, you won’t want to miss this episode with guest Shay Richter. This is Shay's second time on the show. Check out our first conversation HERE.

Shay is currently enjoying the slow pace of life in Portugal with her husband and 2 girls. She is a recent retiree who moved her family from the United States to Portugal this past year. Shay is a financial educator who helps women learn the ins and outs of their finances. She is the author of the book “Budget Burnout: 12 weeks to get out of your budget slump and accelerate your goals”.

Connect with Shay: 

Website: frontporchfinances.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wanderingthroughportugal/ &

https://www.instagram.com/frontporchfinances/ 

Link to budget burnout: https://a.co/d/inK11Hl 

Links Mentioned:

Our Rich Journey on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChObmEJP3bgGUXJGc2ePP3Q 

Mr. Money Mustache https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ 

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If you hate winter and have a hard time getting through the long, cold days, then this episode is for you. In this short solo episode, Annemarie shares her favorite ways to get through her least-favorite season in the chilly Northeast. Make a warm cup of tea, put your slippers on, light a candle, and get ready to embrace the season we’re in for your comfiest winter yet.

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Today’s episode talks about easing into the new year with less stress and embracing a gentle approach to January. Forget about strict resolutions and needing to be someone new in 2025. You are perfect just as you are. From choosing a word of the year, to enjoying the post-holiday season and embracing the cold, dark days of Winter, you’ll feel inspired to gently glide into this new month with ease and coziness.

Former Episode’s Mentioned:

How to Make New Year’s Intention’s Work for You with health coach, Gina Roof, #57

Aligning With the Seasons: Tips for Slowing Down and Cultivating More Balance, Ease and Flow with Ashley Burnett, #95

Don't forget to share your word of the year with me! I hope to share them on an upcoming episode, so please reach out and let me know :)

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🎉 Welcome to the 100th episode of Let’s Slow Down! 🎉

This special milestone episode celebrates YOU—our amazing community—and the most impactful lessons we’ve shared in 2024. Together, we’ve explored the art of simple, intentional living, and today, we’re revisiting the episodes that resonated most with you this year.

🌟 In This Episode, We Reflect On:

💡 Takeaways & Challenges:

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Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to another year of slowing down and living intentionally!

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