Sometimes you look up from your busy life and realize . . . this is not the story you thought would be yours. And without even realizing it, your spirit slid from "Everything is awesome!" to "I'm just getting by." That's what former Miss Kentucky and three-time Amazing Race contestant Mallory Ervin realized one day—and she decided she was going to do something about it. Mallory and Emily talk about Mallory's brand-new book called "Living Fully," where Mallory candidly shares about the addiction that gradually took over her life until she decided she wasn't going to live that story anymore. Mallory reminds us that living a full life doesn't mean the absence of "bad" things, or letting other people decide what makes you happy. It means despite whatever is happening, you're choosing to pursue more of what matters to you. It means spending more time with the people and work and ideas that makes you come alive. (PS: If you need a pep talk today, then *this* is the episode for you!)

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Who knows you better than your person? Probably no one! But do they know * everything * about you—and vice versa? Let's find out! Emily's husband Bryan is back on the show for a little Valentine's Day fun. There's plenty of laughs and a few sweet moments as Emily and Bryan trade some of their favorite stories and memories, game show style. (PS: we've got a list of questions they answered on the show notes at emilyley.com/podcast, so you can have some fun getting to know your person, too!)

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Raise your hand if your InstantPot or Slow Cooker has already saved your life this year (spoiler alert: ours are up in the air!). When you're strapped for time or cash, nothing's better than making a big pot of something in one of these kitchen workhorses. Today, Emily's sharing four of her All-Time Favorite meals she makes in the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker (with methods for each appliance!). From meals you can make with pantry ingredients you for sure have *right now* to a bright lemon chicken soup that's a hug in a bowl, not to mention carnitas and a classic Coca-Cola Pot Roast, you'll definitely find your next favorite weeknight meal. Soup's on, people!

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Living with anxiety is . . . well, it's overwhelming. Yet so many of us do, for so many reasons. Some find relief from anxiety when they talk with a therapist, or when they take medication (something that's helped Emily, for sure). Sometimes, anxiety is a tool your body's using to tell you something — that maybe someone has stepped over one of your boundaries, and that's not okay with you. It could be a boundary of your time, your money, your values, your body. Boundaries affect how we live every day, but many of us haven't really thought about them. Today, Emily's going to start a conversation we'll continue in a few weeks as we take a deep-dive into what boundaries are, why they're so important — and how we can make sure we're honoring them. Because when we honor our boundaries, we honor ourselves. And as we honor ourselves, we may start to feel some of that anxiety loosen its grip. Thanks to our episode sponsors!

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Here's something that's hard to admit for so many of us: it can feel like a struggle to care for our bodies in a compassionate way, to listen to what our bodies need and want. So many of us feel ashamed that our bodies don't look a certain way, or we're not able to do things that others can. It's a message that's been fed to us over and over since we were little girls. But what would our mental space look like if we could break free from those messages and begin to heal? What would it look like to love our body, just as she is right now? Today, Emily's talking to Jess Connolly, a guide who's spent some intentional time around breaking free from body shame. They talk about how to pass healthy, validating messages to our daughters, even as we struggle ourselves, and tangible things we can do to begin loving our body just as she is. Because sister, every single part of you is *good.*

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This time of year, so many of us resolve to get better with our finances. And the cornerstone of getting good at your money might not be flashy, but it sure is effective: it's knowing how much money you have coming in and how much is going out. That's basically a fancy way of saying "making a budget." And you know what? Even if you're not a "numbers" person, you can make a budget — and it doesn't have to be complicated (side note: Emily didn't think she was a numbers person either, and surprise, now she runs a business!). Today, Emily's dropping four super-helpful tips on how to kick off your financial journey this year on the right foot. From dividing your spending into categories, to getting help from a financial advisor, no matter where you're starting from you'll become more confident as you make you simplify your budget and start to understand how to make your money work for you.

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Welcome to 2022, friends! A fresh start feels good, doesn't it? One of our favorite things to do this time of year to get that "fresh start" feeling inside our homes is to clean out our closets. But if you've got a lot on your plate, don't worry—you don't have to do it all in a day! Small steps make big progress, and Emily's here to show you her tried-and-true method of getting rid of closet clutter. It's a small but simple way to make room for what matters this year.

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It's always nice to take a break, but sometimes it feels even better to ease back into our regular routine. As we close our Simplifying 2022 series, Emily has a few tips to help you transition from holiday mode back into your regular life. From setting the mood you want in your home to building rest in your schedule, being intentional and compassionate about the way you return to your "real life" will not only feel good—it'll help you get back on track faster and give you a better launchpad to start your new year. (PS: Happy New Year, friends!)

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The last few years have shown us just how important it is to have rich connections with others—that's especially true of having strong friendships. Before the pandemic, you might've noticed your friendships have changed in shape and number over the year. For a lot of us, these kinds of changes can leave us feeling a little lonely, and even unsure of how to make new friends as an adult. In the third part of our Simplifying 2022 series, Emily is joined by one of her dearest friends, Jane, on the show to talk all things friendship! They talk about how their own friendship began a couple years ago, some of the challenges they've found in making adult friendships, and how they've learned to create space to be vulnerable and let others in, because authenticity helps new and old friendships blossom and grow.

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Welcome to Day 2 of our Simplifying 2022 series! As you prep for the new year, you may be thinking through new goals or priorities you want to pursue. When we sit down to plan at Team Simplified, we ask ourselves this question: what matters most to me? We've found that clarifying what matters most to us—whether it's caring for family, carving out time to try a new hobby, or growing our business—clears the mental clutter so we can make room to focus on the most important things. Today, Emily's going to give you the tools do help you find what matters most to you, so you can be on your way to helping your 2022 be your best year yet.

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