If you’ve ever felt exhausted but couldn’t explain why… If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the right things, but I still don’t feel like me”... If the word burnout feels a little too real lately...

This episode is a must-listen. 💛

I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Rath—a functional medicine practitioner, mom of three, and Midwest gal after my own heart—to unpack what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired) and how to finally start healing from the inside out.

We’re talking emotional exhaustion, flatlined energy, and why “just getting more sleep” doesn’t actually solve the problem.

You’ll walk away from this episode not only feeling seen but equipped with practical, powerful tools to reclaim your energy and joy—even if your schedule feels full and your to-do list never ends.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ How to Know If You’re Burned Out (vs. Just Having a Hard Week) Burnout is sneaky—and it often hides behind fatigue, short tempers, or emotional numbness. Dr. Ashley breaks down the red flags most women miss and how to spot them early.

2️⃣ Why “Hustle Harder” Doesn’t Work (and What Actually Does) Learn why traditional advice falls flat when your cortisol is already on empty—and how to support your body with simple, science-backed shifts that reset your energy from the inside out.

3️⃣ The Resilience Formula That Works with Your Life (Not Against It) From identifying energy leaks to creating margin without adding “one more thing,” you’ll hear small, sustainable changes that make a big impact—especially in a busy season of motherhood.

4️⃣ How Identity Shapes Behavior (And How to Shift Yours Starting Today) You don’t have to wait until you “feel” healthy or energized to start showing up as the person you want to be. This episode shares how to begin acting from your future identity—and why that unlocks lasting change.

💡 One Mic-Drop Moment You’ll Remember:

“You can’t delegate your healing. But you also don’t have to hustle for it.” – Dr. Ashley Rath

📚 Resources + Links from the Episode:

Grab Dr. Ashley Rath’s book: Love Your Life & Yourself: A Modern Mom’s Guide to Happiness, Health, and Resilience 📖 Available on Amazon

Visit Dr. Ashley's website for resources, free tools, and virtual consults: 🌐 www.drashleyrath.com

Follow Dr. Ashley on Instagram: 📲 Instagram.com/drashleyrath Get bite-sized hormone tips, burnout education, and behind-the-scenes of life as a functional medicine doc and mom.

💬 Your Challenge This Week:

Try the Stop, Delegate, Systemize method: ✂️ Stop what doesn’t serve you 🤝 Delegate what you don’t have to do yourself 🗂️ Systemize what you do daily

Even just one shift can help you carve out space to rest, recharge, and reconnect with yourself again.

🎧 Loved this episode?

Send it to a friend who’s feeling burnt out but doesn’t know where to start. And if you haven’t yet—subscribe to the show so you never miss a new conversation that’ll help you simplify and breathe easier again.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Ever cleared your kitchen counters… only to blink and find them cluttered again? 😩

You are not imagining it—there’s a reason every surface in your home seems to magically collect stuff. It’s called the Countertop Clutter Magnet Effect, and once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why stuff attracts stuff (yes, there’s brain science behind it), and what you can do to finally stop the clutter creep—without giving up your much-needed visual reminders.

Because if you're the kind of person who needs to SEE your supplements, bills, or to-do list to actually remember them… this episode is going to change your life. 🙌

3 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. Why “Stuff Attracts Stuff” Is a Real Thing It’s not just clutter—it’s how our brains work. Once one item lands on a surface, it signals to our brains that it’s now a holding zone. I’ll explain how this happens and how to break the pattern.

2. How to Keep Visual Reminders Without the Chaos If “out of sight, out of mind” is your struggle, I’ve got you. From daily action trays to vertical organizers, I’ll show you how to keep your reminders visible but contained so they don’t take over your space.

3. How to Use the Clutter Magnet Effect For You Yep, you can flip the script. I’ll share how one simple change—like adding a fruit bowl—turned a clutter hotspot into a healthy habit zone. (And how you can do the same with your desk, bathroom, or entryway.)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

AirDoctor Air Purifier Invisible clutter is a thing too—dust, dander, and all the stuff you can’t see but definitely don’t want to breathe in. 👉 Get up to $300 off select models at AirDoctorPro.com with code KATY

Your Challenge This Week:

Take a look around your home and identify one clutter magnet zone. Then ask yourself: “What do I actually want this space to attract?” Pick one small swap—maybe a tray, a clear bin, or a vertical organizer—and give that space a job. Let’s stop letting clutter call the shots.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Ever feel like you have a closet full of clothes and still nothing to wear? 🙋‍♀️ You’re not alone—and if you're constantly buying new pieces hoping this will be the outfit that finally makes you feel confident, this episode is for you.

I used to believe that creating a wardrobe I loved meant buying more. But the truth? No amount of shopping fixed that feeling. It wasn’t until I stopped asking “What do I need to buy?” and started asking “What do I need to see?” that everything changed.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 wardrobe strategies that completely shifted how I dress, shop, and feel about my closet. If you’re ready to declutter your wardrobe, stop overbuying clothes, and finally love getting dressed again—this one’s a must-listen.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1️⃣ Find Your Personal Style Using the 3-Word Method No more following trends or trying to wear pieces that don’t feel like you. I’ll walk you through how to define your style using Alison Bornstein’s three-word method—so you can confidently choose outfits that match your life, your vibe, and how you want to feel. (Hint: it’s not about “what’s in,” it’s about what feels right.)

2️⃣ Discover the Power of Color Analysis Color is one of the most overlooked tools in curating a closet you love. I share how getting my colors done by Your Color Guru changed the way I shop and helped me declutter my wardrobe with less overwhelm. (Use code CLUTTERFREE for 10% off any package!)

3️⃣ Shop Your Closet First—Before You Buy Anything New You don’t need more clothes—you need more inspiration. I’ll show you how I use screenshots from my favorite brands and stylists to “shop my closet” and recreate fresh outfits from pieces I already own. (It gives me the same dopamine hit as buying something new—without the regret.)

💡 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Get Your Color Analysis – Use Code CLUTTERFREE for 10% Off

  • https://yourcolorguru.com/

• Follow Alison Bornstein on Instagram for style inspiration and 3-word method tips

💬 Your Challenge This Week:

Try just one of these strategies. Define your three style words. Book a color analysis. Or screenshot a look you love and recreate it with what you already have. You might be surprised how little you need to finally feel like you have a wardrobe that works for you.

🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it truly helps other women find this show and join the Simplifier community.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

  Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Can you believe it? 300 episodes! What started as a simple mission to help women declutter has grown into a movement—one filled with transformation, growth, and more "aha" moments than I ever imagined.

To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing the three biggest lessons I’ve learned after all these conversations and coaching sessions. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to simplify, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Lesson 1: Clutter Is a Symptom Decluttering is rarely about the stuff—it’s about what the stuff represents. Guilt, fear, or a past identity? I share a powerful story from a listener who let go of more than just boxes of craft supplies.
  • Try this: Ask yourself: What does this item represent, and is it helping me move forward?
• Lesson 2: Change Starts With Compassion You can’t bully yourself into being more organized. Real growth begins with kindness and curiosity. Ditch the self-criticism and make space for grace.
  • Try this: When you feel overwhelmed, ask: How can I meet this moment with kindness instead of criticism?
• Lesson 3: Simplify Your Time First Decluttering your calendar matters just as much as decluttering your closet. Learn how I started protecting my time—and how it brought more peace than any organizing bin ever could.
  • Try this: Ask: What’s one thing I can say no to this week to create more space for what matters?

✨ Your challenge: Take one small step. Whether it's clearing a drawer or reclaiming 15 minutes of quiet, small shifts = big results.

Thanks for being part of this amazing journey. Here’s to the next 300!

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Let’s talk about that feeling. The one where you're managing doctor's appointments, school events, birthday gifts, grocery lists, carpool logistics—and yet somehow, it still looks like you're "just" staying on top of life. But under the surface? It’s heavy. It’s exhausting. It’s invisible.

In today’s conversation, I sat down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (yes, again—and you’ll see why!) to talk about her brand-new book A Better Share and how we can finally name, understand, and redistribute the mental load many of us carry.

We dive deep into what the mental load actually is (spoiler: it’s more than just remembering appointments), how it shows up in your everyday life, and how to finally start conversations with your partner that don’t end in frustration or tears.

Even if you feel like you’ve already "tried talking about it," this episode offers powerful reframes, practical scripts, and gentle encouragement to keep going—because you deserve a life that doesn’t constantly feel like one giant to-do list.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Why "just tell me what to do" misses the mark in partnerships

• The 3 overlapping types of tasks that make up the mental load (and why they’re so hard to delegate)

• The hidden cost of emotional labor in motherhood

• What to say when your partner gets defensive (and how to prep for the convo so you don’t spiral)

• How to ask for appreciation (and why that’s not needy—it’s necessary!)

If you've ever felt like you're carrying too much—and no one quite sees it—this episode is a must-listen.

📘 Grab Dr. Morgan's brand-new book A Better Share https://a.co/d/alpGD4g

It’s the handbook every couple needs to navigate modern family life with more clarity, teamwork, and peace. Trust me, you’ll want to highlight every page.

Thanks so much for listening, and if this episode gave you an aha! moment, would you mind sharing it with a friend or leaving a quick review? It helps this little show reach more moms who need it.

Ready, Set, Simplify

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 📅 Join My Next 14-Day Challenge Declutter your home with me! We’re tackling clutter together for 14 days, one step at a time. 🚀 https://www.katyjoywells.com/email-clutter-crusher-challenge

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Hey friend, I just got back from our annual camping trip to Hunting Island State Park, and it reminded me of something important—slower moments hold the most joy. Wandering the beach, looking for shark teeth, watching the kids play—no rush, no distractions, just being present. And I realized: Why do these moments feel so peaceful, and how can we bring more of them into everyday life?

What We’re Talking About Today:

• Why slowing down makes life feel better (and actually be better)

• The science of ‘glimmers’—tiny moments of joy we often miss

• Simple ways to create more breathing room in your daily routine

Speaking of Finding Calm…

If you’re looking for a way to bring more peace into your home, let me tell you about the AirDoctor air purifier—a total game-changer.

Did you know indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air? AirDoctor eliminates 99.99% of harmful contaminants, allergens, and mold spores. And as a cat-lady and mom to two high-energy boys, having cleaner air makes a huge difference. It’s like breathing in a little slice of zen.

Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code MAX to get up to $300 off today!

Your Challenge This Week: Find One Glimmer

Here’s my challenge for you—find one moment to slow down this week. Maybe it’s a quiet cup of coffee before the kids wake up, a short walk with no destination, or just sitting still for a few minutes and noticing what’s around you.

Because the joy we’re looking for? It’s already there—we just have to slow down enough to see it.

Ready, Set, Simplify—bye!

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 📅 Join My Next 14-Day Challenge Declutter your home with me! We’re tackling clutter together for 14 days, one step at a time. 🚀 https://www.katyjoywells.com/email-clutter-crusher-challenge

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

 

If you’ve ever wondered why maintaining an organized home feels impossible (despite your best efforts), today’s episode is for you! We’re diving deep into spring cleaning, clutter-busting, and simple systems that actually stick—without the overwhelm.

My guest is none other than [Guest’s Name], the brilliant mind behind the Clutterbug organizing styles, and she’s sharing her game-changing approach to setting up an organized home that works for you and your family. We talk about:

• Why traditional organization advice might not work for you (and what to do instead!)

• The 4 Clutterbug organizing styles and how to identify yours

• The golden rule of organization (this one’s a game-changer!)

• How to get your spouse and kids to actually help—without nagging

• Spring cleaning made easy with her simple, no-pressure approach

• The one home item she swears by that makes tidying effortless (spoiler: it’s not a fancy storage bin!)

This episode is packed with relatable moments, laugh-out-loud real talk, and easy, practical tips you can start using today.

READY TO DITCH THE CLUTTER FOR GOOD?

Join the 14-Day Clutter Crusher Challenge and transform your home in just 20 minutes a day—without the stress or overwhelm. For a limited time, get $20 off when you use code PODCAST at checkout!

Start today → https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge

 

 

Ever feel like you’re stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle when it comes to fitness, mindset, or even just keeping up with life? You’re not alone. Today, I’m sitting down with Emily Long, the creator of the STRONGER framework, to talk about a simpler, more sustainable approach to fitness and life—one that actually works for busy women like you.

Emily knows firsthand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of where to start. That’s why she developed STRONGER, a method that helps women build strength with purpose—without the guilt, shame, or burnout. In this episode, we’re breaking down:

✔️ The STRONGER framework—what it stands for and how it helps women stay consistent ✔️ Why the all-or-nothing mindset is so common (and how to ditch it for good) ✔️ How to build momentum and stay motivated even when life gets chaotic ✔️ The smallest, easiest step you can take today to start feeling stronger—inside and out

Plus, Emily is sharing what kind of support truly moves the needle when it comes to long-term success (spoiler: it’s not what you think!). If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start feeling stronger with purpose, you won’t want to miss this episode.

👉 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Join Emily’s FREE 5-Day 'STRONGER Starts Here' Kickstart challenge → https://strongerwithpurpose.life/optin?am_id=katywells9911
• Grab your spot in the 14-Day Clutter Crusher Challenge for just $17 (with promo code PODCAST!) → https://www.katyjoywells.com/email-clutter-crusher-challenge

PS: This challenge kicks off on March 17th, and spots are limited! If you’ve ever wished your home could just magically declutter itself, this is for you. 🎉

Hit play now, and let’s get stronger—together.

Ever Open Your Closet and Feel Defeated? You’re Not Alone.

We’ve all been there. You catch a glimpse of that pair of jeans you swore you’d fit into again, or the untouched art supplies that were going to make you the next Picasso. But instead of feeling motivated, you feel a little stuck—maybe even guilty. If that sounds familiar, then, friend, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re talking about aspirational clutter—the stuff we hold onto because it represents who we hoped we’d become. The fancy cookware for the gourmet chef phase that never happened. The fitness gear collecting dust in the corner. The books you swore you’d read but haven’t cracked open. And the hard truth? Keeping these items doesn’t inspire us. It keeps us stuck.

So, in this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Why aspirational clutter is so tough to let go of
• The sneaky ways it keeps you from moving forward
• How to release it without guilt (for real this time!)

And don’t worry—letting go isn’t about giving up on your dreams. It’s about making space for who you are right now. Because, friend, you are worthy and enough in this very moment—no extra supplies required.

Listener Challenge: Take Back Your Space!

Find one item of aspirational clutter in your home.

Ask yourself:

👉 Does this fit my current season of life?

👉 Do I feel inspired or guilty when I see it?

If it no longer serves you, let it go. And if you do? I want to hear about it!  Share your story.

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 Download it here

Join My Next 14-Day Challenge Declutter your home with me! We’re tackling clutter together for 14 days, one step at a time. 📅 Sign up here

Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 Learn more here

Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 Get started here

Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 Follow me here

Friend, you deserve a home (and a life) that feels light, free, and yours. Let’s do this together!

Is Your Digital Life a Mess? Let’s Fix That.

If your inbox is overflowing, your desktop is a disaster, and your cloud storage feels like a black hole, you’re not alone. Digital clutter is just as overwhelming as physical clutter—and yet, so many of us ignore it because, well, it’s not piling up on our kitchen counters. But here’s the thing: the mess in your digital life is affecting your focus, productivity, and mental energy more than you realize.

This week, I’m sitting down with Sean from The Digital Organizer to help you streamline your emails, cloud storage, and files once and for all. We’re talking practical, doable strategies to help you break free from the chaos and create a digital space that works for you, not against you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How digital clutter impacts your productivity (and how to fix it).
• The “Email Bankruptcy” strategy to instantly clear your inbox.
• Smart file organization strategies that make everything easy to find.
• The real deal with cloud storage—and how to use it properly.
• How to stop your downloads folder from becoming a digital junk drawer.
• Simple maintenance habits to keep your digital life tidy without constant cleanup.

✨ Simplifier Spotlight: Let’s Celebrate Your Wins! I love hearing about the small (and big!) ways you’re simplifying your life. Whether you finally tackled that overflowing inbox, organized your desktop, or set up a new system that actually works, I want to celebrate YOU!

📢 Want to be featured? Submit your story here: katyjoywells.com/simplifier

Get Sean’s Free Guide: Master Digital Organization Sean is sharing his complete File Organization Guide—the exact system he uses with clients to create a stress-free digital workspace. If your files are scattered, this is the step-by-step plan you need.

📥 Download it here

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 Download it here

• 📅 Join My Next 14-Day Challenge Declutter your home with me! We’re tackling clutter together for 14 days, one step at a time. 🚀 Sign up here

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 Learn more here

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 Get started here

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 Follow me here

Quick Win Challenge:

This week, pick one area of your digital life to declutter. Maybe it’s your inbox, your downloads folder, or those 20,000 unread emails. Set a timer for 15 minutes and make some progress—you’ll be amazed at how good it feels!

Ready to Simplify Your Digital Life? Don’t let tech overwhelm you—take back control starting today! Listen now and start creating a digital space that actually works for you.

Big hugs, my friend, and I’ll see you next week! Ready, set, simplify—bye!