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Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization
Emily McDermott | I Help Moms Declutter and Get Organized
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256 // “My House is Too Small!” 5 Tips for Living Clutter-Free in a Small Space
12/11/2026 | 16 mins.Today’s episode is inspired by members of my community who are struggling to keep their smaller homes clutter-free.
Mom of two Audry writes: We live in a two bedroom one bath house under 1000 ft.². I’m constantly overwhelmed with trying to keep our our house functioning and tidy with all of our stuff. I feel like my home used to be my sanctuary, but I also work from home and feel I am just in a constant state of overwhelm.
In this episode I break down my five tips for learning to love your smaller space by intentionally decluttering and then creatively storing what you keep.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the free Facebook group - we start the Clear Surface Challenge on Monday, November 16th. Answer ALL membership questions to be approved.
Follow small space coach Khrystyne Jaspers on Instagram ar subscribe to her Substack
Related Episodes:
Episode 42: Save Time Decluttering By Answering These 3 Questions FIRST
Episode 228: How to Navigate Gift-Giving with Generous Family Members - with Small Space Coach Khrystyne Jaspers
Episode 105: Listener Question: How Much Baby Stuff Should I Hold Onto if We Want to Have More Kids?
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme255 // 10 Things Most People Keep That I’ve Let Go Of (With NO Regrets)
05/11/2026 | 15 mins.Today’s episode is inspired by a recent Becoming Minimalist article entitled 56 Things Most People Keep Forever (That You Can Let Go Of). I’ve taken my top ten from this list and explain WHY I decluttered them as well as helpful resources and tips in case you want to do the same.
Resources Mentioned:
My popular article I Give You Permission to Throw Away Your Yearbook
For wedding dresses, consider Brides Across America, NICU Helping Hands Angel Gown Program, or the Emma and Evan Foundation
For kids’ artwork, consider a service like Artkive or Plum Print
ManualsLib for user manuals
Best Buy eRecycling program for cords and other unwanted tech
Nationwide Trophy Recycling Program or search for “Creative Reuse Center near me”
Related Episodes:
Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine
Episode 240: A Stress-Free Guide to Decluttering Your Books
Episode 101: Avoid Decluttering Regret and Let Go with Confidence
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme254 // 3 Steps to Intentionally Build Routines After Life Goes Off the Rails
29/10/2026 | 12 mins.For the last few months I’ve suffered from insomnia and anxiety. It forced me to say no to anything that wasn’t essential for my physical and mental recovery - including this podcast. Now that I am sleeping again, I’m sharing the three steps I took to intentionally build up my routines again in a slow, sustainable way.
Resources Mentioned:
The CBT-I therapy practice I worked with (they offer virtual sessions)
Related Episodes:
Episode 253: Building Sticky Habits That Work for Your Busy Mom Life - with Monica Packer from About Progress
Episode 67: 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm
Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try!
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithmeBONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 16
10/09/2026 | 44 mins.I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
It’s the 16th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!
Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us.
Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!
NOTE: I will be pausing the podcast to focus on my health and will let you know when new episodes are coming out.
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (coming soon to Pittsburgh)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme253 // Building Sticky Habits That Work for Your Busy Mom Life - with Monica Packer from About Progress
03/09/2026 | 53 mins.You tell yourself that you’re going to get your life together - drink more water, journal, exercise, declutter. You do great for a few days and then your kid gets sick, or there’s an emergency at work. You feel like a failure and wonder if you can ever create habits that will actually stick.
If this sounds familiar, don’t despair. Traditional habits wisdom, largely created by men, fails women because it ignores invisible labor and praises consistency that relies on perfection.
Monica Packer is a mom of five and the founder of About Progress, a top-rated podcast about adopting progress over perfection. She has served thousands of women online as a certified habits and identity coach.
In this episode, we dive into her new book Sticky Habits: A Woman’s Guide to Reclaim Happiness, Ditch Perfectionism, and Create Habits That Last.
We chat about:
why women feel like failures when trying to follow traditional habits advice
a different definition of consistency that takes the unpredictability of womens’ lives into account
the 4 S’s that make habits sticky
why tying identity with habits is an integral piece many habits experts miss
...and much more!
Resources Mentioned:
You can grab Monica’s new book Sticky Habits (and learn about the pre-order bonuses) here.
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
Flecks of Gold journal
Related Episodes:
Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try!
Episode 173: How Atomic Habits Can Transform Your Mom Life in 2025 - with Emily Nichols from Habit Hack Your Health
Episode 217: Could Habit Stacking be the Key to Get Your Out of Overwhelm? - with Jessica Przulj from the Habit Stacking Mom Podcast
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with virtual OR in-person decluttering and organization coaching (in-person coming soon- Pittsburgh, PA)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme
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*TOP 1% PODCAST FOR MOMS*I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you’re running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry?Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find proven and practical solutions to declutter your home, head, and heart. If you’re ready to reclaim your precious resources of time, energy, attention, and focus and create the motherhood and life you want on YOUR terms - this podcast is for you.Hi, I’m Emily - a wife, #boymom, and simplicity seeker. I struggled to get pregnant and felt completely overwhelmed - until I discovered decluttering could create the physical and emotional space I needed to become a mom.Now, two kids later, I’ve transformed my life and motherhood by developing simple systems around decluttering, capsule wardrobes, kids stuff, cleaning and tidying, meal planning, time management, and more- and I can’t wait to share them with you!If you’re ready to reclaim the time and energy you crave, be present with your kids, and finally enjoy the life and motherhood you SO deserve - let’s kick overwhelm to the curb, shall we?Grab your lukewarm coffee, your notebook and pen, and clear off some counter space! Let’s do this.***I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.Contact - ＞ info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcastLearn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed MomsInstagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don’t Know Where to Start? ***5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms at www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelmStep 2: Become an Insider by receiving the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms newsletter at https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profileStep 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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