Whether your kiddos are 2, 12, or 18, it’s not too late to teach them life skills - the skills that will help them launch and help support them in adulthood. But life skills isn’t just cooking and cleaning. It can include emotional intelligence, automobile maintenance, leadership, and much more.

Resources Mentioned:

Sign up for camp here FREE - June 8-12, 2026

Connect with Katie on her website, podcast, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Related Episodes:

Episode 80: Systems to Transform Your Home with Mom of 10 Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems

Episode 104: 3 Habits That Empower Your Kids (and Make Your Life Easier) - with Rachel Norman from A Mother Far From Home

Episode 156: Simple Chore Systems for Neurodivergent Moms (and Kids!) with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

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5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

Do you have too many books but the thought of decluttering them paralyzes you? I’m sharing my best tips on how to review and declutter the five main categories of books, including how to overcome the mindset roadblocks that come up during the process!

Resources Mentioned:

Libby app

How to view Kindle highlights

Related Episodes:

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try

Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

Does your child refuse to let anything go? Do you constantly have power struggles with them about cleaning up their room? Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean and the author of the new children’s book Winnie’s Pile of Pillows is here to help!

Dana K. White is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much to her own surprise) a Decluttering Expert. Dana shares realistic home management strategies and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy in her books, including the new children’s book Winnie’s Pile of Pillows, geared for children ages 4-8. Dana teaches her strategies through her blog, podcast, and videos at ASlobComesClean.com and trains coaches in her unique decluttering process at DeclutteringCoaches.com.

Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about Dana’s new book Winnie’s Pile of Pillows

How to Declutter with Kids (YouTube video on Dana’s channel)

Related Episodes:

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 63: 3 Creative Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Declutter

Episode 103: Always Playing “Whack-a-Mole” with Your Kids’ Clutter? 3 Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Episode 179: What to Do When Your Kids Want to Keep EVERYTHING

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

I’ve been working with moms for several years now to help them declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. In that time I’ve noticed three common decluttering roadblocks that keep them stuck in overwhelm! Today I’m unpacking those roadblocks and teaching you the mindset shifts you need to overcome them!

Resources Mentioned:

Check out my free resource 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

Related Episodes:

Episode 174: Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method!

Episode 204: Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need

Episode 216: These Four Phrases are Causing 90% of Your Clutter

Episode 223: Become Unstoppable in Decluttering with These Critical Mindset Shifts - with Tracy Hoth from The Organized Coach Podcast

Check out the Decluttering Mindset playlist

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

In this episode, we dive into the “B word” that most people avoid - budgets! Shana and Vanessa, otherwise known as the Budget Besties, share their three step process for simplifying budgeting so that you can stop the financial overwhelm and stress and enjoy living “bougie on a budget”.

Resources Mentioned:

Related Episodes:

Episode 92: How to Budget Intentionally (and Actually Stick With It) with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused

Episode 160: Simple Strategies for Intentional Purchasing When You’re Bringing Too Much Into Your Home - My Coaching Call with Natalie Cook (Part 2)

My conversation on Shana and Vanessa’s podcast: Episode 539: How to Stop Overspending at Target: Decluttering + Boundaries That Actually Work

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the 13th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

We’re calling this episode When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Decide What to Work On First as a Busy Mom.

Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about:

✨ Prioritizing when life feels overwhelming

✨ Maintaining foundational non-negotiables in times of transition

Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

As moms, we are often the ones managing the bulk of the visible - and invisible - tasks required to manage a household. When we take on too much, it’s a recipe for burnout and resentment.

Chantel Mila, also known as Mama Mila, has become a household name for her creative and practical approach to home and lifestyle. Since 2020, she has captivated over 4 million followers with her recipes, home hacks and viral #mamamilastips series. Chantel collaborates with global brands and her expertise extends beyond social media as a bestselling author of The Dream Clean and a frequent guest on The Morning Show, The Today Show and Sunrise.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Chantel on Instagram

The Fair Share: The Life-Changing Four-Week Program to Ease Your Mental Load by Chantel Mila - releases April 21, 2026 in the United States

Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

Related Episodes:

Episode 213: Sharing the Load Without the Resentment: Fair Play for Moms with Valerie Recore

Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System

Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Steps

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

Over the years, I’ve learned that there are six main reasons we hold onto stuff. Whether it’s sentimental attachment, aspirational clutter, or holding on “just in case”, today I’m sharing some questions we can ask ourselves to get unstuck AND some podcast episodes to help you dive in further!

Resources Mentioned:

Prefer to watch instead of listen? Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe for new video podcasts every Thursday.

Related Episodes:

Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try

Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts

Episode 233: Listener Question: What Do I Do With Gifts I Don’t Want From Loved Ones Who Guilt Me Into Keeping Them?

Episode 222: Running Late EVERY Morning? Use My “Roadblock Review” to Help Your Days Run Smoother

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

Between the overwhelming mental load, the endless to-do list, and a disorganized home that keeps you caught in chaos - do you ever feel like you’re drowning…in quicksand?

In this conversation, we dive into some of the ten strategies she shares in her book, including how to:

Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365. She is also the author of the new book Escaping Quicksand: 10 Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelife, which releases on June 23, 2026.

Lisa and 87% of Americans believe organization is a learnable skill. Yet less than 18% of those same Americans feel they are organized. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast, with 24 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life.

Resources Mentioned:

Pre-order the book here so you can enjoy perks like the Escaping Quicksand book club where Lisa shares the audio chapters of her book and you can join a community to discuss your progress.

Listen to Lisa’s Organize 365 podcast, or connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn

Related Episodes:

Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System

Episode 184: Intentional Rhythms to STOP the Chronic Overwhelm & Overstimulation in Motherhood - with KyAnn Molina

Episode 12: Say Goodbye to Perfectionism and Declutter with Confidence with Sarah from Simple + Intentional

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.

It’s the 12th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!

In this episode we are talking all about a Spring Refresh!

Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about:

✨ Decluttering our families’ schedules

✨ Digital decluttering tools

Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme