Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

230: Decluttering Tips that Stick, My Toddler Got Stuck in a Vending Machine, & Halloween Costumes

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Really craving so much less of EVERYTHING now—empty nest recently. What are some ti

229: Adult Sibling Relationships: How We Became Close Despite Our Differences (feat. my brother, Jim Oliver)

Today my older brother Jim and I get brutally honest about what it really takes to stay close as adult siblings—especially as siblings who used to fight nonstop. We look

228: Save Money & Declutter Your House Using Healthy Money Mindsets with Crystal Paine

The Money Saving Mom herself, Crystal Paine, joins us to share how to build a healthier relationship with money, whether you're an overspender or an underspender (like me

227: How to Store Backstock, How I Grew My Platform, & Flight Anxiety

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What are some tips for storing “extras”? It’s a struggle to have a home for everyth

226: How to Raise Emotionally Mature Children with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

What does emotional maturity really look like, and how can we help our kids develop it? For this Good Stuff episode in our series all about strengthening family ties, I s

225: How to Stop Procrastinating with Dana K White

Another New York Times bestselling author is in the house!! Dana K. White is one of the biggest names in decluttering, and her brand new book, Procrastinators Get Stuff D

224: "Help! My Husband Won't Declutter," How I feel About My Kids Growing Up, & My Scary Neighbors

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. How do I get my spouse to declutter? 2. How are you coping with all your kids bein

223: Get Your Affairs in Order: Essential Documents Your Family Needs to Handle the Unexpected with Lori Selsberg

Making sure your family isn't stressed about logistics in the face of an emergency or once you're gone is an act of love. Today I’m joined by Lori Selsberg, co-founder an

222: Develop Easy Home Organization Systems that Don't Add to Your Stress

Why do we overcomplicate our decluttering and organizing systems when the whole point is to feel less stressed at home? Today, I’m sharing the red flags that a system i

221: My Backstage Experience at Dancing With the Stars, Mother-in-Law Clutter "Gifts", & Do I Feel Famous?

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What do you do with clothes that your MIL hands down to you that your husband wore?

220: Picky Eaters & Food Struggles: Stop the Arguments // feat. Kids Eat in Color's Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat in Color, registered dietitian and author of Feed Them Well, joins me to talk about picky eating, food struggles, and how to help kids devel

219: Your House is a Mess? Here's a Shame-Free Way to Get Help – with Brittinie Tran

Brittinie Tran, founder of the nonprofit, Hot Mess Express, joins me to talk about messy homes, clutter, cleaning overwhelm, and why there’s no shame in asking for help.

218: Capsule Wardrobes, Funny Pageant Memories, & My Real Thoughts About Social Media

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Do you have a capsule wardrobe? 2. What is your silliest memory from pageant life?

217: Our Adoption Story: An In Depth Breakdown of How Adoption Works

Why didn't we choose international adoption? Do we have an open adoption? What about children waiting to be adopted in foster care? How long did the process take? What do

216: The Full Story Behind My Burnout

Today's a more personal episode. When I shared on social media that I'm feeling a little burned out, I got a huge reaction from people. So I wanted to share what's going

215: My Opinion on Decluttering "Right" the First Time, 5 Seconds of Me Singing Opera, & Rain Gear

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What do you think of the quote “If you don’t have the time to do it right the first

214: Nutrition Myths Debunked: Stanford's Dr. Christopher Gardner on the Science Behind What We Eat

There's so much noise out there about what we should eat, so I had the HONOR of going directly to the leading global expert of nutrition science, Dr. Christopher Gardner.

213: 5 Clutter Traps That Make Decluttering Never-Ending

Who here throws in an extra purchase to get free shipping? Today, we're covering 5 major clutter traps that feel smart at the time, but end up bogging down our house (and

212: Memories Attached to Stuff, Update After My Son Swallowed a Quarter, & Plant Lovers

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Sentimental stuff is so hard. When it is gone the memory is gone. What do I do? 2.

211: The Effective, Accessible Remedy for a Struggling Mind with Rio Wilson

I wanted someone who isn't just pointing out that movement is good for our mental health, but who's actually doing something to help us bridge that gap. So today we hav