Plan Simple with Mia Moran

Instead of forcing yourself into the January 1st narrative or waiting for the 'perfect time,' discover how seasonal planning can honor your unique rhythm and help you align with your true desires. I share why I believe 90-day planning is more effective than annual resolutions, how to identify and honor the season you're in, and why this process allows you to evolve with ease.

Whether it’s designing a season of creativity, nurturing, or bold action, this episode will guide you through creating a holistic plan that feels good and works. You'll also learn the key steps to making time a container for your dreams. Tune in for inspiration, a practical process, and a new way of thinking about time and growth.

“Having a streamlined, functional, spacious home literally improves your life on every level.”

–Shira Gill

Is decluttering your home on your list? So often I’m talking with women about big business goals and the thing that keeps coming up is their full closet, the cluttered living room, or all the boxes in the basement.

I asked organizing expert Shira Gill about why we get stuck on this idea — and what we can do about it. She said: “A disorganized space signals to our brain that our work is never done. Having a streamlined, functional, spacious home literally improves your life on every level.”

Decluttering your home can help you lose weight, get your finances in order, improve a relationship, or start a business. Even with that motivation it’s not easy, but Shira has amazing tips for our biggest stumbling blocks.

We talk about: 

• The big reasons we have a hard time letting go: How our identity gets tangled with our stuff and the scarcity mindset of “what if I need this someday?”
• Asking yourself what life you want to lead now or in the future — and whether the stuff is part of that life (or part of your life for this season) 
• How to get rid of hard to rehome things and setting boundaries around getting things out of your house
• Clearing a microspace (less than a room) at one time
• Getting into a decluttering flow and creating common ground around what “decluttered” means for shared space
• Decluttering our digital spaces

ABOUT SHIRA

Shira Gill is a world-renowned organizing expert and the bestselling author of three books: Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled. She’s a sought-after expert for media outlets and has been featured by Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, People, Forbes, goop, Architectural Digest, Oprah Daily, Vogue, and The New York Times. Her popular newsletter The Life Edit has subscribers from all 50 states and 140 countries.

LINKS

• www.shiragill.com 
• @shiragill
• Newsletter + Community
• Organized Living
• Minimalista
• LifeStyled

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. 

Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. 

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• PICK A MICROSPACE TO DECLUTTER. Instead of biting off too much — your whole house, or even a whole room — pick something more specific, like the coats in the entry way. This is a lot more manageable and you can get some wins.
• CREATE A BOUNDARY. Sometimes we get so caught up in selling something or getting rid of it the right way or we choose what to get rid of but then it sits in a bag. Create a boundary around getting rid of things. Here are a few examples: I’ll ask three people and if nobody wants it, I’ll throw it away. I’ll drop any bags of clothes on my way to the grocery store every Saturday. I’ll try to sell something that is worth more than $200.
• SET A STANDARD. One of the challenges of decluttering and keeping spaces neat is having multiple people in a house. Have a family meeting and agree upon standards for common areas, such as the kitchen, living room, or entry way. What belongs there? How should things be stored? When does cleaning happen and who does it?

“Sometimes what we need and want in our heart of hearts is not what other people are telling us we want, should want, or should need.”

–Jennifer Zwiebel

Imagine spending hours hibernating and dreaming. There’s an energy at this time of year of looking ahead and envisioning our future, and FLOW365er Jennifer Zwiebel is brilliant at helping people do that. I’m so excited to share her process and ideas with you.

We often shut ourselves down quickly when we begin to vision. Sometimes there are real logistical obstacles to navigate, and sometimes there are stories in our head we need to navigate. If you keep getting stuck, Jennifer’s process will help.

Magic opens up when we get into a space of trust, curiosity, and exploration. Let’s dive in!

We talk about: 

• Creating sacred space and permission for yourself to vision
• Mindset work that keeps us from moving forward
• Using true statements to calm down your mind about obstacles 
• Being playful with our visions and actions
• 5 pillars: passion, commitment without attachment, adaptability, partnership, and trusting the timing and evolution of ideas
• Wicked (go see it) and how it demonstrates visioning and creating

ABOUT JENNIFER

Jennifer Zwiebel is an entrepreneur coach and founder of VisionCraft, where strategy meets magic. Jennifer coaches highly intuitive entrepreneurs to bring their most meaningful visions to life. She helps her clients get clear on what they really want, embrace their potential, release obstacles, and trust their extraordinary visions. From Implementation Labs to The Visionaries Playground to customized one-on-one coaching, Jennifer creates safe spaces for entrepreneurs to explore, share, and realize their unique purpose and gifts. Join the magic at visioncraftcoaching.com.

LINKS

• https://www.visioncraftcoaching.com/
• January Visionary’s Playground Retreat
• https://plansimple.lpages.co/flow365/

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.

Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life. 

Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• TRY THE TRUE NORTH PROCESS. Our fears or limitations often stop us in our tracks as soon as we have a big idea. Start by noting the obstacle or limitation. Identify the truth in each one. Go as far as you can with the true statements. This can help calm down your mind. Then ask if there are things you need: something you need to learn, someone you need help from.
• CREATE A SAFE SPACE TO REFLECT. Give yourself some time and space away from others. Ask questions like: What has my life has been like? What has my work been like? What have my creative pursuits have been like? What would I love?
• MAKE IT FUN AND EASY. If you have something you have been meaning to do, but keep not doing it, ask how you could make it fun and easy. Take a more playful approach and see what happens.

In this episode of the Plan Simple Podcast, I’m sharing my transformative yearly reflection process. I’ll walk you through why reflecting on the past year is such a powerful tool for stepping into your future self with clarity and purpose. I’ll open up about the challenges and breakthroughs of my 2024, from health scares to personal growth, deepened relationships, and finding joy in unexpected places.

Together, we’ll explore how to shift your perspective, celebrate who you’ve become, and use reflection as a foundation for aligned choices in the year ahead.

If you’re ready to rise into your best year yet, join me for my free Resolution to Result event, where we can do this process together. Visit plansimple.com/resolutiontoresult to sign up.

Let’s reflect, learn, and rise together!

"The more we can claim and own our wins, the more we’re able to create even more success. It’s about shifting our mindset and letting ourselves celebrate, even the small ones." — Amy Ahlers

If you’re ready to step into 2025 with a clear mind and an open heart, let me introduce you to one of the most transformative exercises I do every year: The Year-End Completion Ritual.

I discovered this process over 10 years ago from the incredible Amy Ahlers, and it completely changed how I approach the end of the year. Back in 2019, I had the honor of interviewing Amy about this ritual, and I’ve been practicing it ever since—always on the solstice.

Why the solstice? For me, it’s a powerful time to pause, reflect, and create space for what’s next. This ritual shifts my mindset and helps me feel grounded as I ease into the slow, intentional planning for the year ahead—a process that unfolds over the next six weeks.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to try it for yourself.

Start by looking back on the year that’s wrapping up. Use your calendar or journal to jog your memory and make two lists:

• Wins, Accomplishments, and Completions: What are you proud of? What did you complete or accomplish? Even surviving a tough season can count as a win.
• Losses, Failures, and Incompletions: What didn’t go as planned? What felt heavy or unfinished?

Some things might show up in both lists, and that’s okay. For example, a challenging life transition might feel like both a loss and an accomplishment.

Now, take those wins and go deeper. Ask yourself:

• What strengths or skills did I develop?
• Who have I become because of these experiences?

This step is all about honoring your growth. As women, we’re often so quick to skip over our successes. But this is your chance to pause, reflect, and truly celebrate yourself.

This part can feel heavy, but it’s so freeing. Amy introduced me to the Perspective Scale, a tool to process emotions and reframe our mindset.

Here’s how it works:

1. Rate each loss or failure on a scale from 1 (despair) to 11 (joy).
2. Focus on moving up the scale one step at a time. If you’re at a 3 (anger), what thought or action could bring you to a 4 (worry)?

The goal isn’t to force positivity—it’s to create authentic shifts in perspective.

Reflect on what this year taught you. Write down 3-5 lessons in a way that feels empowering.

Instead of: “I never trust my gut instinct and it gets me in trouble,” try:

“When I trust my gut instinct, I make better decisions.”

This small shift reframes your lesson as an opportunity for growth rather than self-criticism.

The final step is a simple but powerful ritual to close out the year:

• I release… (What are you letting go of?)
• I celebrate… (What are you proud of?)
• I will remember… (What lessons will guide you into the new year?)

Write it down, read it out loud, and feel the weight of unfinished business lift off your shoulders.

Every year, I walk into this process feeling a little overwhelmed and walk out with a sense of clarity, peace, and readiness for what’s next.

This isn’t about rushing to set resolutions or forcing yourself into the “new year, new you” mindset by January 1. It’s about honoring where you’ve been so you can step into the future with intention.

If this resonates with you, I’ve got you covered! Email us at [email protected], if you just want these pages. If you want the whole 2025 planning book that is for sale on Amazon for $12, go grab it and start designing your best year yet! 

Let’s make this the year we step into our goals with clarity and ease.

“Everything that you want is just outside of your comfort zone.”

–Jen Mazer

We’re all dreaming up our lives … and those dreams can be reality. I’m so excited to have Jen Mazer, the Queen of Manifesting, back in conversation about dreaming and manifesting.

When we believe what we see in our dreams, it’s more of a direct line to it happening. Instead of “trying,” we act from a place of trust and expectation. It’s time to stop pushing away the ideas that come and trusting them.

We need to get out of our comfort zone and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Everything we need is outside of our comfort zone — and if we step out of that zone, we can get what we want.

We talk about: 

• Overcoming resistance and trusting yourself so that you can trust the universe to support you
• Gratitude practices and paying attention to synchronicities
• Making time to focus on your big dream
• 3 questions to ask: What do I want? How will I feel when I have that thing that I want? How can I feel that way now? 
• Reflecting on the past year before amplifying the new year
• Thinking about what actions would make a ripple effect in your life

ABOUT JEN

Jen Mazer is the “Queen of Manifestation.” She’s always been able to dream up outrageous adventures and actually live them out—from rubbing elbows at a small private cocktail party hosted by Martin Scorsese, to living rent-free in the East Village of Manhattan for 10 years, to paying off over $38,000 of debt in less than a year, having her artwork published in the New York Times, traveling the world, meeting the man of her dreams (a successful rock star), giving birth at home to both of her children on the same day 9 years apart, and starting a green school in Africa.

Jen is a sought-after transformational speaker and coach. She teaches people how to manifest their biggest dreams while making an impact on the world. She is known for her signature Manifestation Masters Program and Private Success Coaching.

She's the author of Manifesting Made Easy (Simon & Schuster) and Co-Founder of the board game Sparked.

Learn more at www.queenofmanifestation.com.

LINKS

• http://www.queenofmanifestation.com/ 
• http://www.facebook.com/QueenofManifestation
• Instagram @jenmazer

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.

Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life. 

Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE. List 5 things you love. Then do one of those things. It doesn’t have to be related to your big dream. You don’t have to spend a whole day doing the thing. Just doing something you love can shift your vibration.
• GET AT THE FEELING. Manifesting comes from a feeling place. Ask yourself these 3 questions: What do I want? How will I feel when I have that thing that I want? How can I feel that way now? Do something that will help you feel that way now.
• FIND GRATITUDE AND SYNCHRONICITIES. Write down your gratitudes. Be proud of how you showed up. Write down any synchronicities that showed up for you too. Taking time to notice them and write them down helps you see and open to more.

“We can make friends in any stage of life — and good friends.”

–Adam Dorsay

Do you crave more connection? Wondering who your people are at this stage of life? I’ve been exploring that myself and it keeps coming up in FLOW365, so today I’m diving into a conversation about connection with psychologist and coach Adam Dorsey.

It starts with connecting with yourself. Adam suggests asking yourself, “What really brings me alive?” And he shares his FEED filter — Does an activity get you in Flow? Does it Energize you? Does it Educate? Does it add Depth?

We all connect differently and have different schedules for connecting, but even introverts like me need connection.

We talk about: 

• Four kinds of connection to self, others, the world, and something greater
• How we all connect differently
• Adam’s driveaway test for connection
• Meeting people through shared interest causes or meetups
• How dogs help us meet people
• Whether our in-person connection has changed since the pandemic
• Taking the risk to be vulnerable

ABOUT ADAM

Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes). Adam is the host of SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast with over 200 episodes available on all platforms. He has given two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood and his book on the topic of the four ways people connect is available on October 1, 2024.

Beyond his private practice, Adam is a resiliency expert who co-created an international program for Facebook’s Online Safety employees for several years. He now serves as the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean and has frequent requests from the media for interviews. He has provided keynotes and trainings to multiple corporations and organizations, including Microsoft, Linkedin, and the California Psychological Association.

He is happily married, the father of young boys, and he has a hypoallergenic 33-pound Australian Labradoodle therapy dog named Raffi, who lives at his home and works at his office.

LINKS

• Website: https://dradamdorsay.com/
• Book: Super Psyched
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradamdorsay/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dorsay-psy-d-a582a2/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradamdorsay

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens.

Even though we want big change, it’s really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect.

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• CONNECT TO SELF. Before you work on connecting with others, deepen your connection to yourself. Start by asking: “What really brings me alive?” Not sure? As you go through your day, check your activities with the FEED filter: Does it get you in Flow? Does it Energize you? Does it Educate? Does it add Depth?
• TRY THE DRIVEAWAY TEST. Next time you are with somebody, check your connection with the driveaway test. How do you feel as you leave doing something with someone? Do you feel heard? Do you feel like there was a real, rich exchange? Do you feel discouraged, defeated, deflated? The answer tells you something about your connection with that person.
• MAKE A FRIEND DATE. Take a risk and initiate something with somebody you’ve met in a group setting or elsewhere. Ask if they want to get coffee or meet for a walk.

In this episode, I share the unexpected lessons I gained from my commitment to practice yoga every day throughout November. From discovering that I can do hard things to learning the importance of building trust in myself, I dive into how this journey transformed my habits, mindset, and approach to life. Yoga became more than just a physical practice—it touched on hydration, meditation, deep listening, and intuition. Tune in to hear how showing up every day, even when it’s tough, can lead to bigger personal breakthroughs and how you can apply these insights to your own life.

If you’re ready to show up for yourself and create lasting change, this episode is for you!

We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we just hustle harder, push through, and give more, we’ll break through—but life doesn’t always work that way.

In this episode, I’m sharing a taste of FLOW365 and one of our monthly OM sessions. These gatherings are where our incredible teachers, like Kelly Lubeck (today’s guest) and Julie Hannon (coming soon), guide us through grounding practices to regulate our nervous systems, tap into intuition, and unlock our magic.

It’s transformative work—practices that calm and energize, bring clarity to our vision, and help us get unstuck in the face of challenges. Often, years of resistance can shift in just an hour.

Tune in for inspiration and tools to carry you through the holiday weekend with ease and intention.

In this episode, we dive into the power of follow-through and why it’s one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. I’ll walk you through the simple steps of the FLOW planning process and share stories and examples of how honoring your promises to yourself can lead to greater clarity, confidence, and results. If you’ve ever struggled with sticking to your plans or feel like you’re not making progress, this episode is here to help you shift from overwhelm to action. Let’s explore how following through can transform your life—one small promise at a time.