Motherhood Simplified

 This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes.

Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse.

These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

... the truth about her clutter - it was consumable trash

... how she made HUGE progress by taking small steps and bite sized pieces in her clutter consistently

... how she used to avoid taking photos of her home because she was embarassed by it, and kept herself isolated because her clutter literally consumed all of her energy and time - and how her life has done a 180 and that is no longer her truth

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

... Clutter Free Motherhood- the course that Emily found the most success with (when she started it was called the Decluttering Master Classes). This is the course that walks you through how to declutter your entire home top to bottom every nook and cranny as a mom! 

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To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email [email protected]

You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! 

If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!

Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!

Lots of love, 

Krista

Military life is unpredictable, and when Sarah Potter’s husband was sent on a surprise deployment, she found herself overwhelmed—not just by the demands of solo parenting, but by the sheer amount of stuff in their home. They had been debating their next move—he wanted a bigger house to fit everything, she wanted a smaller house with less to manage—but nothing was changing.

That’s when Sarah made a bold decision: She was going to take control of her home while he was away.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✔️ How Sarah discovered Motherhood Simplified while searching for organization tips that weren’t helping

✔️ The mindset shift that helped her stop waiting for permission and start decluttering

✔️ Why she focused on her own things first (and why she didn’t declutter a single item of her husband’s!)

✔️ The hilarious way she got rid of things (hint: it involved a second-story window!)

✔️ What happened when her husband returned—and how he started decluttering on his own

Sarah’s story is proof that you don’t need your family to be on board before you start. If you’ve been waiting for permission, feeling stuck, or thinking your clutter problem is because of other people, this episode will give you the motivation and perspective shift you need.

🎧 Listen now and find out how Sarah transformed her home—and how you can do the same.

👉 Want step-by-step support for decluttering? Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for weekly tips, encouragement, and practical strategies! Sign up here.

Life is unpredictable—job changes, new babies, natural disasters, and unexpected injuries. But what if decluttering could help you handle life's biggest challenges with less stress and more ease? That’s exactly what happened for Danielle Grigg, and in this episode, she shares how simplifying her home made all the difference.

Danielle’s story is so relatable—from feeling overwhelmed at seven months pregnant to dealing with job transitions, an earthquake, and even knee surgery. Through it all, decluttering gave her peace of mind, a sense of control, and a home that supported her family instead of stressing her out.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✔️ How decluttering helped Danielle prepare for postpartum and unexpected job loss

✔️ The moment she realized she owned SEVENTEEN whisks (and why that changed everything!)

✔️ How she navigated resistance from her husband—and what eventually made him start decluttering too

✔️ Why a simplified home made recovering from knee surgery so much easier

✔️ The surprising way decluttering helped her in a major earthquake

Danielle proves that decluttering isn’t just about creating a tidy home—it’s about making life easier, reducing stress, and giving yourself the space to focus on what really matters.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to start your own decluttering journey—one small step at a time!

👉 Want weekly support for decluttering your home and simplifying motherhood? Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for practical tips, encouragement, and step-by-step guidance! Sign up here.

Decluttering isn’t just about having a clean house—it’s about finding peace, reclaiming your time, and creating a home that supports the life you truly want. That’s exactly what Aimee Powell discovered on her journey to simplifying her home and mindset.

At first, Aimee thought she needed better organization or maybe even a house cleaner to stay on top of the mess. But after joining Motherhood Simplified, she realized the real issue wasn’t the mess—it was the sheer amount of stuff filling her home and mind.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✔️ How a friend’s decluttering success inspired Aimee to start her own journey

✔️ The eye-opening moment she realized she had moved the same unopened box from house to house for three years

✔️ How she overcame guilt, the fear of needing things later, and emotional attachments to items

✔️ Why decluttering helped her break free from comparison and redefine success on her own terms

✔️ How she went from feeling overwhelmed in a 3,300-square-foot house to confidently preparing for a downsized, simplified life

Aimee’s story is so relatable—whether you’re holding onto things because of a “just in case” mindset, struggling to part with sentimental items, or feeling like you don’t even know where to start. She’s proof that decluttering isn’t just about stuff—it’s about creating a home and life that feel lighter, calmer, and easier to manage.

🎧 Listen now and get the motivation you need to take that first step toward a clutter-free home!

👉 Want weekly decluttering tips and support? Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for step-by-step guidance and encouragement! Sign up here.

What if the secret to more time, less stress, and deeper connections with your family wasn’t in doing more—but in having less? That’s exactly what Kaitlyn Rook discovered when she decluttered her home and simplified her life.

Like so many moms, Kaitlyn felt overwhelmed by the chaos in her home. With three kids, a busy fiancé, and never-ending cleaning, she was exhausted—constantly tidying but never feeling caught up. The turning point came when a friend introduced her to Motherhood Simplified, and Kaitlyn decided to take action.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✔️ How decluttering helped Kaitlyn go from overwhelmed to empowered

✔️ The moment she realized she didn’t need to hold onto things “just in case”

✔️ How getting rid of excess toys led to deeper, more engaged playtime for her kids

✔️ Why shopping became intentional—and why she no longer feels the need to buy more stuff

✔️ The unexpected joy of hosting and entertaining in a simplified home

Kaitlyn’s story is proof that decluttering isn’t just about creating a clean house—it’s about creating a home that allows you to truly enjoy motherhood.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to take your first step toward a clutter-free, more peaceful home!

👉 Want weekly decluttering tips and encouragement? Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for step-by-step guidance and motivation! Sign up here.

 Join us for a conversation with REAL mom Lindsey Camp and hear her story about how she decluttered her home. Lindsey started off by watching the Minimalist documentary on Netflix and then asked if anyone knew of a support group or how to apply the same concepts to a regular mom. Love you Minimalists but mama's need to take a different path toward simplicity, right?! 

Lindsey's story is powerful as she talks about her life before she decluttered and how overwhelmed and tired she was and how she can now take a pole class twice a week, relax with her husband and let her kids be free range kids like she always wanted them to be (instead of constantly worried about what they were getting into and if they would get hurt.) How her relationship with money has changed, and her best tip for someone on the fence about whether or not they should declutter or not. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

...the benefits she has experienced because of her decluttering

...she shares her truth about the big mindset shifts she's experienced in her motherhood and how her clutter is not a part of that. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE

Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here

Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)

Enroll in Motherhood Simplified

Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here

Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here

One of the biggest misconceptions about having an organized home is that you need better systems, more storage, or fancy bins. But the truth is, you can’t out-organize clutter.

If you’re constantly rearranging and shuffling stuff from place to place, the problem isn’t organization—it’s that you have too much stuff. Decluttering always comes first. In this episode, we break down why organization won’t work until you declutter and how to simplify your home before setting up systems that actually last.

• The difference between decluttering and organizing (and why they’re NOT the same)
• Why decluttering comes first and makes organizing easier
• How trying to organize clutter keeps you stuck in a cycle of overwhelm
• The mindset shift that will help you let go of unnecessary stuff
• Simple ways to declutter first so that organizing actually works

Read the full blog post here: Decluttering vs. Organizing – What Comes First?

Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support: Sign Up Here

If you love crafting but feel overwhelmed by your mountain of supplies, you’re not alone! Craft clutter can quickly turn an inspiring space into a stressful mess, making it hard to find what you need or even start a project.

In today’s episode, we’ll walk through how to declutter crafts step by step so you can clear out the excess, organize what you truly love, and create a space that sparks joy and creativity.

• Why decluttering crafts helps reduce stress and boost creativity
• A step-by-step process for sorting, decluttering, and organizing craft supplies
• How to decide what to keep, donate, or toss (without guilt)
• Tips for maintaining a clutter-free craft area
• The benefits of focusing on the creative projects you actually enjoy

Read the full blog post here: How to Declutter Crafts and Create Space for Creativity

Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support: Sign Up Here

Parenting is hard enough—when you add clutter into the mix, it can feel downright impossible. If you’re constantly tripping over toys, buried under laundry, and overwhelmed by the mess, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to live this way.

In this episode, I’m breaking down realistic and doable ways to declutter when you have kids. We’ll talk about why clutter feels so overwhelming for moms, how to involve your kids in the process (yes, really!), and simple systems that make it easy to maintain a clutter-free home.

You CAN create a home that feels calm, manageable, and even enjoyable—even with little ones running around.

✔️ The emotional toll of clutter on moms and why it feels so overwhelming

✔️ Why clutter feels “louder” when you have kids—and how to quiet it

✔️ Mindset shifts to help you declutter without guilt

✔️ How to get your kids involved in decluttering (without a meltdown!)

✔️ Where to start when it all feels overwhelming

✔️ Simple systems to keep clutter from taking over again

✔️ The long-term benefits of a clutter-free home for both you and your kids

Want more support in simplifying your home and breaking free from clutter? Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.

Thanks for listening! Decluttering with kids isn’t always easy, but I promise—it’s worth it. You’ve got this!

Are you struggling to keep your home clutter-free despite constantly decluttering? You’re not alone. Many moms get rid of clutter only to find themselves buying more and bringing it right back in.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the one key thing you need to master in order to break the cycle and stop buying clutter for good. Whether it’s impulse purchases, good deals that seem “too good to pass up,” or free items you don’t really need—learning to shop intentionally is the missing piece of the puzzle.

• Why decluttering alone isn’t enough if you keep bringing clutter back in
• The real reason we buy too much (and how to break the habit)
• The difference between intentional shopping vs. overconsumption
• How I stopped buying clutter and simplified my life for over a decade
• 5 actionable steps to change your shopping habits and create a clutter-free home
• A real-life story of how Sarah, a busy mom, overcame her shopping struggles

Read the full blog post here: The One Thing You Need to Stop Buying Clutter

Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support: Sign Up Here