Have you ever felt overwhelmed just looking around your home? The clutter, the mess, the unfinished projects—they all weigh on you. But what if I told you that decluttering isn’t just about organizing your home, but also about taking care of yourself?

In this episode, we explore decluttering as an act of self-care and how clearing your space can calm your nervous system. 

You’ll learn: ✨

•  Why clutter impacts your mental and emotional well-being

• The connection between your home environment and your stress levels

• A simple visualization exercise to help you connect with the feeling of a peaceful home

• Practical steps to start decluttering in a mindful, intentional way

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted in your space, this episode will help you shift your mindset and see decluttering as a nurturing, healing practice.

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Birthday Week Celebration - Five Days of Deals https://www.thecommonnest.com/birthday

• Clearing Clutter Challenge                           https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/clutterclearing

• The Declutter QuickStart Guide & Checklists: https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/quickstart

  
  

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Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛

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Clutter isn’t just about mess—it’s about stress. In this episode, we’re diving into the hidden costs of clutter and how it affects your mental health, relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. We’ll also explore the phenomenon of clutter fatigue—why decluttering feels so exhausting and how to make it manageable. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your home and mind, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•  How clutter impacts stress levels, anxiety, and decision-making

•  The surprising ways clutter affects relationships and family dynamics

• Why clutter makes it harder to focus and be productive

• What clutter fatigue is and why it makes decluttering feel overwhelming

• Practical strategies to break free from clutter without burnout

  
  

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Clearing Clutter Challenge                           https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/clutterclearing

• The Declutter QuickStart Guide & Checklists: https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/quickstart

• Five x Five Declutter Challenge

  https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/declutter

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Bundle - Including the Guide and Planner https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyhhprbundle/checkout

  
  

Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. And if you have a moment, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform—it helps so much!

Work with Christy:

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Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks at home? Struggling to start tasks, manage time, or figure out what to do first? You’re not alone! Executive functioning challenges—especially around task initiation, time awareness, managing responsibilities, and prioritizing—can make home and life feel chaotic. But there’s good news: you can work with your brain instead of against it.

In this episode, we’re diving into practical, ADHD-friendly strategies for task management and prioritization. Whether you find it hard to get started, lose track of time, or get stuck in decision fatigue, I’ll walk you through simple ways to create routines and systems that actually stick.

If you’ve ever felt like home management is just too much, this episode is for you!

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Bundle - Including the Guide and Planner https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyhhprbundle/checkout

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Snapshot https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/snapshot

• The Declutter QuickStart Guide & Checklists: https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/quickstart

  
  

Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. And if you have a moment, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform—it helps so much!

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Last Chance to ❤️ Fall in Love with Your Home – Free Valentine’s Special! ❤️

Love Your Home Strategy Session - Book Here - https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/valentines

Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

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Book a FREE Discovery Call https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min

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The Common Nest Collective: https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

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Do you ever feel like time is slipping away, leaving you overwhelmed and behind on your to-do list?

In this episode of The Common Nest Podcast, we're exploring time awareness and time blindness—common struggles for neurodivergent brains and anyone navigating the demands of home and life. I'll share personal stories, practical strategies, and supportive systems to help you better manage your time and bring more ease into your daily routines.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What time blindness is and how it shows up in daily life

• How time awareness affects routines like the Daily Dozen, Weekly Tasks  and House Zones

• Practical ways to improve time awareness using timers, alarms, and visual reminders

• The power of breaking tasks into smaller steps

• Why supportive systems aren't just temporary fixes—but lifelong tools

• How self-compassion plays a key role in creating a home that supports your wellbeing

Whether you're neurodivergent or simply struggling to stay on track, this episode offers gentle encouragement and tangible tools to help you thrive in your home and life.

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Bundle - Including the Guide and Planner https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyhhprbundle/checkout

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Snapshot https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/snapshot

• Declutter Quick Start Guide & Checklists

• The Declutter QuickStart Guide: https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/quickstart

  
  

Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. And if you have a moment, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform—it helps so much!

Work with Christy:

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❤️ Fall in Love with Your Home – Free Valentine’s Special! ❤️

Love Your Home Strategy Session - Book Here - https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/valentines

Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

Don't know where to start? 

Book a FREE Discovery Call https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min

Join our FREE private community, 

The Common Nest Collective: https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

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If you’ve ever struggled with staying on top of household tasks, starting (and finishing) routines, or just remembering what needs to be done next—you're not alone. Executive functioning challenges, like difficulty with task initiation and planning, can make home management feel overwhelming—especially for those of us with neurodiversity.

In this episode, I’m sharing a Live recording from The Common Nest Collective, where we dive into the connection between ADHD, executive functioning, and home routines. Whether you have ADHD, are ADHD-ish, or just find yourself struggling with routines, this episode will give you practical strategies to help you build structure and flow in a way that works with your brain, not against it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• ​Why executive functioning plays such a big role in home management
• ​How ADHD and neurodiversity impact planning, routines, and follow-through
• ​Practical strategies for creating routines that actually stick
• ​How to work with your brain instead of fighting against it

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• ​Holistic Home Plans & Routines Snapshot https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/snapshot
• ​Holistic Home Plans & Routines Guide and Holistic Home Planner https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyhhprbundle/checkout
• ​The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Let’s Connect! If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me@thecommonnest. And if you have a moment, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform—it helps so much!

Work with Christy:

Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.

❤️ Fall in Love with Your Home – Free Valentine’s Special! ❤️

Love Your Home Strategy Session - Book Here - https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/valentines

Find out more about The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out: Love Your Home:https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

Don't know where to start? Book a FREE Discovery Call https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min

Join our FREE private community, The Common Nest Collective: https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

You can find more from The Common Nest here:

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In this episode, we’re diving into the power of self-love and compassion in shaping not just our mindset, but also our homes. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, guilty, or like you’re constantly falling short when it comes to home care, this conversation is for you. Together, we’ll explore how shifting from pressure and perfection to kindness and connection can transform your experience of home.

Here’s a recap:

• Home as a Reflection of Self-Love: How the way we care for our home mirrors the way we care for ourselves.

• Releasing Guilt & Pressure: Letting go of unrealistic expectations and embracing progress over perfection.

• The Power of Small Acts: How small, loving actions in our home can shift our energy and mindset.

• Creating a Supportive Space: Simple ways to design a home that nurtures and uplifts you.

• Practicing Self-Compassion in Home Care: How to approach routines, decluttering, and homemaking with more grace and less criticism.

The Holistic Home Method and the Five Foundations of Home are all about creating a space that feels good—mentally, emotionally, and physically. When we approach home with self-love and compassion, we build a foundation for true wellbeing.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Connect with me and let’s continue the conversation.

Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.

❤️ Fall in Love with Your Home – Free Valentine’s Special! ❤️

Love Your Home Strategy Session - Book Here -https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/valentines

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Love Your Home:https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Snapshothttps://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/snapshot

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Guidehttps://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyhhprbundle/checkout

  
  

  
  

Work with Christy:

Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home:https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

Don't know where to start? 

Book a FREE Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min

Join our FREE private community, 

The Common Nest Collective:https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

You can find more from The Common Nest here:

Website:https://www.thecommonnest.com/

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Does this time of year have you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or behind? You’re not alone. The beginning of the year can feel like an uphill battle, making it easy to think you’re already falling short on your goals. But here’s the truth—motivation isn’t the problem. The problem is momentum.

In this episode, we’re shifting the focus from waiting for motivation to creating movement in small, doable ways. I’m sharing practical, bite-sized strategies to help you break through resistance, build momentum, and make home tasks feel easier—without the stress of doing it all perfectly.

1. The Truth About Motivation – Why action creates motivation (not the other way around) and how to stop waiting for the “perfect” moment to start.

2.  The Power of Small Steps – How tiny, consistent actions lead to big results and help you avoid burnout.

3. Motivation Tips to Get Started – My favorite strategies to get started, like habit stacking, the 2-minute rule, and the timer trick, first five method and more,  to make tasks feel lighter and easier.

4. Overcoming Common Blocks – How to move past perfectionism, decision fatigue, mental and emotional clutter so you can make real progress.

Creating a home you love doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right systems and mindset shifts, progress can feel easier and more effortless.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it! Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram and tag me@thecommonnest. Let’s build momentum together!

Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Declutter QuickStart Guide:https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/quickstart

• Holistic Home Plans & Routines Bundle - Plans & Routines Guide & Holistic Home Planner:https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyhhprbundle/checkout

• Five x Five Declutter Challenge:https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/declutter

• Holistic Home Methodhttps://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Work with Christy:

Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home:https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

Don't know where to start? 

Book a FREE Discovery Call

https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min

Join our FREE private community, 

The Common Nest Collective:https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

You can find more from The Common Nest here:

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In this episode, we explore the deep and often overlooked connection between your inner child and the way you create, care for, and experience your home. Our childhood experiences shape our sense of safety, comfort, and belonging, influencing everything from how we decorate to how we handle clutter and routines. By understanding and nurturing our inner child, we can break free from limiting patterns and create a home that truly supports and nurtures us.

Here’s a recap:

The Holistic Home Method and the Five Foundations of Home are designed to help you create a home that supports your well-being and brings you joy. This work is about healing, self-compassion, and creating a space that feels like home from the inside out.

Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more people discover the podcast and join this journey to creating happier and healthier homes.

Work with Christy:

Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

Don't know where to start? 

Book a FREE Discovery Call

https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min

Join our FREE private community, 

The Common Nest Collective: https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

You can find more from The Common Nest here:

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In this episode of The Common Nest Podcast, Christy dives into a foundational concept in the Holistic Home Method: Home Starts Within. Together, we explore how your mindset and inner world shape the spaces you live in and how small mindset shifts can help you create a home that truly supports you and your family.

Here’s a recap:

The journey to creating a happier, healthier home starts with you. Take a moment to reflect, make small shifts, and prioritize your well-being.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more people discover the podcast and join this journey to creating happier and healthier homes.

Work with Christy:

Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

Don't know where to start? 

Book a FREE Discovery Call

https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min

Join our FREE private community, 

The Common Nest Collective: https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

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In this episode, I dive into reflections on the holiday season, the pressure of New Year’s resolutions, and the beauty of embracing progress over perfection. Together, we unpack how rest, intentional goal-setting, and cyclical living can transform how we approach home creation and life in the new year. I also share personal insights on my Word of the Year practice and invite you to join me in creating meaningful intentions for 2025.

Here’s a recap:

The Holistic Home Method and the Five Foundations of Home are designed to help you create a home that supports wellbeing and brings you joy. This work is all about celebrating progress, embracing rest, and setting meaningful intentions together. 

Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.

Work with Christy:

Find out more about 

The Holistic Home Method:  https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichome

Looking for personalized support? Check out:

Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhome

Don't know where to start? 

Book a FREE Discovery Call https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30min ⁠

Join our FREE private community, 

The Common Nest Collective: https://www.thecommonnest.com/collective

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