I’m joined by Ph.D. and award-winning professor Danielle McGeough to talk about why habits alone cannot pull us out of burnout or demoralization. We explore rituals, meaning, and how presence can change the way we plan, clean, and live.

MENTIONED
The Plan Goal Plan Podcast: https://www.plangoalplan.com/podcast
Personalized Ritual Assessment: www.plangoalplan.com/stuck
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-🗓️-b673334

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▷ Declutter Your First Room Blueprint: https://bit.ly/declutter-first
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Danielle McGeough
00:50 The Connection Between Identity and Goal Setting
02:32 The Rise Ritual Method: A New Approach to Planning
05:17 Rituals vs. Habits: Finding Meaning in Daily Tasks
09:25 Transforming Mundane Tasks into Meaningful Rituals
13:12 Understanding Stuck States: Burnout vs. Demoralization
16:45 The Importance of Purpose and Meaning
19:20 Navigating Ambition and Overcommitment
21:27 The Challenge of Perfectionism
24:55 Setting Boundaries for Personal Well-being
29:04 Experimenting with Life: A New Mindset
30:03 Practical Steps to Align Priorities with Actions

If you’re mapping out 2026 but keep avoiding certain rooms in your home, there’s a reason. In this episode, I’m sharing why a decluttering plan creates clarity, lowers emotional resistance, and makes real progress possible. We’ll talk about why your brain craves predictability and how having a simple plan can change the way decluttering feels.

I’m also opening the doors to my live Plug-and-Play Decluttering Plan workshop happening Friday, January 9, 2026! Join here: https://www.miadanielle.com/offers/vLc8hDn9/checkout 

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In this episode, I’m chatting with professional organizer Ashley Hines about why it can feel so hard to let go of stuff—even when we really want to. We break down the Fog Theory and talk through simple mindset shifts that can help you declutter in a way that actually feels lighter and more supportive of your life.

MORE FROM ASHLEY HINES: ​
Freebie: https://www.theetailoredlife.com/fog 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theetailoredlife/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theetailoredlife?_r=1&_t=ZT-9249KZzZuUH 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheeTailoredLife 
Website: www.theetailoredlife.com 
Email: [email protected]

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▷ Declutter Your First Room Blueprint: https://bit.ly/declutter-first
▷ Shop my home: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miadaniellehttps://bit.ly/declutter-first

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This episode shares why right now is the perfect moment to clear out what you don’t need and turn it into cash. You’ll learn what makes items sell quickly this time of year and how small tweaks can boost your results. If you want hands-on help getting your first listings up, I’ll be sharing details about the live Sell Your Stuff for Cash implementation workshop that you're welcome to join with my students and me this Thursday, Jan 11, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET

MENTIONED 

▷ 'Sell Your Stuff for Cash!' implementation workshop

Sell Your Stuff for Cash implementation workshop that you're welcome to join with my students and me this Thursday, Jan 11, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET

TIME STAMPS:

▷ 02:31- Last-minute and second-hand gifts
▷ 07:06 - Holiday decor
▷ 08:20 - Recouping money and space
▷ 09:53 - Downward trend in January
▷ 11:50 - New Year's resolutions

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▷ Declutter Your First Room Blueprint: https://bit.ly/declutter-first
▷ Shop my home: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miadaniellehttps://bit.ly/declutter-first

We’re taking a down-to-earth look at Swedish death cleaning- what it really is and why it matters. Emily McDermott opens up about why this perspective helps people who feel stuck or discouraged with decluttering.

MENTIONED 

▷ The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

EMILY MCDERMOTT 

Guide to Swedish Death Cleaning: https://simplebyemmy.com/5-steps-swedish-death-cleaning/
Host of the 1% Globally Ranked Podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm
website:https://simplebyemmy.com/

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I took a total break from content creation, and today I'm sharing what I learned during this period of total simplicity and mental space. For one, we're evolving and expanding beyond the clutter over here to include some really important, broader themes like simplicity, growth, and happiness at home. Take a listen for more.

 

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▷ Declutter Your First Room Blueprint: https://bit.ly/declutter-first
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Power of Anxiety
08:35 - Virtual Reality
17:49 - Sound Baths
20:01 - You Shouldn't Just Respond to Anxiety
21:10 - Meditation Apps
22:35 - Breathing
24:20 - Moving
25:00 - Nature
25:40 - Oxytocin
 

Today, I’m joined by Shannon Leyko, host of the top-charting Pairing Down podcast, to talk about working with your energy cycles for a supportive home.

If you’ve ever wondered why some days feel so clear and inspired while others feel heavy and stuck, you might be surprised to learn that it might not be a motivation problem, but an energy problem. And when you understand these natural fluctuations, you can build a home that actually supports you through them.

MORE ABOUT SHANNON LEYKO: 

▷ IG: @paring_down (https://www.instagram.com/paring_down/)

▷ TikTok: @paring_down https://www.tiktok.com/@paring_down)

▷ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParingDown

▷ Substack: https://shannonleyko.substack.com/

▷ Website: www.shannonleyko.com

▷ FREE Decluttering Checklist: https://stan.store/Shannon-Leyko

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▷ Declutter Your First Room Blueprint: https://bit.ly/dyfr-blueprint

▷ The Mind Your Home Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/43l8kkC

▷ The Mind Your Home Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/48jBsvg

▷ Shop my home: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miadanielle

FTC Disclosure: This was not a sponsored post. Everything shared is from my own thoughts. If you use any of my affiliate links, I may receive a commission to help support the channel.

I took a total break from content creation, and today I'm sharing what I learned during this period of total simplicity and mental space. For one, we're evolving and expanding beyond the clutter over here to include some really important, broader themes like simplicity, growth, and happiness at home. Take a listen for more.

 

SEE MORE
▷ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CrL6L6Tx-Aw
▷ Declutter Your First Room Blueprint: https://bit.ly/declutter-first
▷ Shop my home: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miadaniellehttps://bit.ly/declutter-first

CHAPTERS
00:00 The Break: A Time for Reflection
07:36 Rediscovering Joy: New Passions and Hobbies
14:23 A New Direction: Expanding the Podcast
17:11 Embracing Change: The Future of Content Creation

Today we're talking about how to declutter sentimental stuff without regret or feeling like a terrible person :)

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Clutter Cure course: https://www.miadanielle.com/clutter-cure

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Letting go feels impossible sometimes, but the real struggle is deeper than we think. In this video, we’ll uncover what’s actually getting in the way of moving forward.

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Clutter Cure course: https://www.miadanielle.com/clutter-cure

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