Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

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

210: Saying No to Tempting New Things with New York Times Editor, Eric Athas

New York Times editor and author Eric Athas joins me today to explore why we’re so drawn to new things, and the way our modern world has amplified our desire for more. W

209: What "Just In Case" Items to Keep & the Time I Recorded a Music Album in India

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Are there any valid reasons for keeping something just in case? 2. What are some o

208: Can We Survive without Smart Phones? with Andrew Dugan

What happens when you stop letting your phone dictate your attention? Andrew Dugan joins me to share his journey from smartphone dependency to creating a minimalist smart

207: My Involuntary Staunch Minimalism in Finland

Finally—I'm recording from our brand new home in Rauma, Finland! And I'm spilling all the details about our first month living with (almost) none of our stuff while it ma

206: How to Ask for Help with Decluttering, My Biggest Surprise About Finland, & Robotic Lawn Mowers

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Any tips on asking for help? I feel like I want/need someone for support to get mom

205: Figuring Out a Realistic Fitness Routine with Olivia Young

For those of us who aren't fitness junkies, it can be hard to figure out good fitness routines that don't feel overwhelming, inconsequential, or like one more thing on ou

204: How to Stop Feeling Behind on Your To-Do List with Megan Sumrell

Most of us need a to-do list to survive, but there's one major issue with them that productivity expert Megan Sumrell helps us unpack today: To-do lists are not a plan.

203: How to Get Past Decluttering the Same Spots, Lindsay Clancy, & Our First Week in Finland

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. How do I get past feeling stuck doing the same spots (table, couch, entry) over and

202: Which Teeth Whitening Products to Avoid & Do You Really Need to Floss Daily? with Dr. Sanya Arora

I learned SO MUCH today! I sat down with Dr. Sanya Arora to get real about what's actually happening with our oral health. From flossing myths to the truth about whiten