17: Creating Summer Routines for Kids (Simplified Parenting #2)

10: The 2021 Spring Cleaning Simplicity Challenge: It’s hard to beat the joy (and relief!) of spring, as we all emerge from our winter dens to discover days outdoors with warmth and sunshine and the people we love. But with the changing season inevitably comes . . . the (sometimes) dreaded spring... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

15 min listen

9: Simple Habits That Stick: Habit. Raise your hand if that word makes you shudder. Over and over, we hear that good habits lead to happier lives. But honestly? Thinking about developing good habits can feel boring at best, or at worst, like one more thing on your to-do list. But... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

17 min listen

1: Where to Start When Everything Feels Hard: Welcome to the very first episode of The Simplified Podcast! Throughout the show, Emily will take you by the hand and help you think about some of the pressure points in your life—like overwhelm at home and work and in your relationships—and give... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

20 min listen

19: Raising Kids Who Include Others: Sometimes life can get a little lonely: when we move to a new town, start a new job, go to a new school. But all it takes is one person reaching out to help us feel like we belong—and that sense of belonging has a huge impact at any age. This week,... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

30 min listen

18: Emily’s Top 5 Reads for Summer 2021: What’s better than sitting on your porch swing with an ice cold lemonade and a good book? Here at Simplified, not much! This week, Emily’s popping in with her five favorite books for summer reading this year, a list filled with page-turning... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

18 min listen

6: Believe in Who You Are (Growing Boldly #1): One of life’s biggest challenges is closing the gap between who we are and who we want to be. And how do we close that gap? By growing boldly and believing in ourselves. Sure, we all feel wobbly as we meet new obstacles and figure out what matters... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

19 min listen

2: Simplifying “The Talk” with Your Kids – A Chat with Birds & Bees: As kids grow up, parents have a lot of responsibility to walk them through hard conversations. And no conversation is as awkward as “The Talk.” Oh yes, that Talk—the one where your mom pulled you aside with hushed tones and anatomically correct... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

35 min listen

26: Simplify Your Kitchen and Pantry (Create Calm & Clear Clutter #2): You guys loved our first Create Calm & Clear Clutter episode and asked for more—and we listened! Here’s the thing: we’ve all been scrolling on Instagram and seen those pantries with matching canisters and labels perfectly facing forward, and... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

23 min listen

4: How to Make Friends as a Grown-Up (BFF Chat with Kristin Winchester): In our circle of people, friends are some of the most special—after all, they’re the family we choose! But as we get older, making friends (and keeping them) doesn’t feel as easy as it used to be. Kids, careers, life obligations, you name it:... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

30 min listen

17: Creating Summer Routines for Kids (Simplified Parenting #2): Summer is the best—long sunny days at the pool, backyard barbecues and ice cream cones, relaxing by the campfire under the stars. Everything feels a bit lighter and freer, until you have to decide: should we keep the kids on a schedule, or should we... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

17 min listen

24: New Mom Survival Guide (BFF Chat #3): New motherhood is a beautiful journey . . . that comes with a few bumps and a lot of questions along the way. Is my baby eating enough? Too much? Why won’t she latch? What’s that rash? Do we need to take him to the ER? Will I ever sleep again? It... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

42 min listen

16: Simplified Moving: Let’s be real: moving isn’t easy. There’s movers to book and utility hookups to schedule, and somehow you have 18 spatulas and no good way to pack them. But believe it or not, there are a few ways you can cut down the chaos. This week, Emily... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

18 min listen

5: Simply Defining Your Space (The Keeping of Home #1): We all have different definitions of the word “home.” Some think of a house filled with family and friends, with love and laughter. Others think of a physical place, like sitting on a sandy beach or hiking in the mountains. But Emily defines... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

15 min listen

[Trailer] Introducing: The Simplified Podcast: Do you feel like your life needs a bit more breathing room? Do you miss a calendar that had more blank space, or a to-do list with fewer items to check off? If you’re thirsty for a fresh way of living with more joy and less overwhelm, then you’ve... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

5 min listen

28: Listener Q&A – Finding Morning Routines, Strong Team Members, & Cultivating Lasting Relationships: We get a lot of questions over here at Simplified, like how do you find a new team member who’s as excited about your workplace mission as you? Is it possible to find the perfect morning routine—or at least one where you’re not hitting the... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

28 min listen

21: Emily’s Top 8 Beach and Pool Essentials: When it comes to summer fun, there’s nothing like spending time by the water. Whether you trek to the beach or pop over to the neighborhood pool, soaking up the rays and waves with your favorite humans (along with eating a popsicle or two!) is the... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

19 min listen

23: Six Simple Meals When You Don’t Want to Cook: Let’s face it: no matter how much time you spend organizing your week and planning for healthy dinners, there are some nights when you just *cannot* summon the strength to cook. Whether you’re coming off a vacation where a cheese board was... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

17 min listen

7: Use What You Have (Growing Boldly #2): When you hear the phrase “use what you have,” what do you think of? Maybe the physical things you have on hand—your laptop, your bookshelf, your favorite top. But using what you have also applies to the internal traits you already possess—your... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

18 min listen

27: Weekly Meal Planning Will Change Your Life: Do you need more time and less stress during the back-to-school rush? Would you like more structure in your week as you roll into fall? Then say hello to a practice that’ll instantly change your life: meal planning! Because when you sit down one... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

26 min listen

13: Getting Better Sleep (Simplified Soul Care #1): Remember when we were kids and refused to take a nap or go to bed a reasonable hour? What were we thinking? As we maneuver adulthood, sometimes a good night’s sleep can seem out of reach (Who has the time? we might think). But listen,... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

15 min listen

40: Holding Space for Hurting Friends (with Dean Crowe of Rally Foundation): Even at the holidays, life doesn’t stop. Amid the joy and celebration and light, we can still feel the weight of a broken relationship, a financial hardship, a diagnosis you’d give anything to take on yourself instead. It’s terribly hard to... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

24 min listen

14: Three Simple Routines to Keep Your Home Clean (The Keeping of Home #2): Keeping your home neat and tidy can feel like a never-ending battle: cups on the coffee table, toys on the staircase, mail on the counter, and on it goes. But building a few cleaning routines into your week can take the guesswork out of when the... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

13 min listen

45: Movies and Games That Bring Family Together: Some of the sweetest holiday memories can be made over a friendly gingerbread house decorating competition, or watching A Charlie Brown Christmas together every year. But after you’ve gotten in your favorite traditions, how do you keep the fun... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

18 min listen

20: Taking the Leap to Follow Your Dreams (The Story of Simplified): It’s scary to dream big – to imagine the hard work and sacrifice that come with chasing what’s in your heart. But what if achieving your goal helps you build a life you love and helps thousands of women along the way? You’d probably decide it... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

20 min listen

30: Managing Kids’ Anxiety in Stressful Times (with Sissy Goff): It can feel challenging—and even overwhelming—to navigate our anxiety. We watch the headlines, we see the hardships our loved ones face, we try to be as helpful as we can while caring for ourselves. It’s a lot, and it can feel overwhelming at... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

44 min listen

41: Four Ways to (Actually) Rest During Busy Seasons: The holiday season is here, friends! It’s a season of joy and celebration—and also a schedule that’s a bit more full than usual. The end of the year is always a busy time, and it can be hard to carve a break in the middle of it all. To help you... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

19 min listen

11: Work/Life Balance When Everything Is Crazy: We’ve all been there: you’re getting ready to check out and go on vacation when a kid gets sick, the garbage disposal stops working, the dog swallowed a squeaker, and your boss gave a rush project that’s due, um, yesterday. Sometimes life is a... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

16 min listen

25: Planning for the Week Ahead: We’re celebrating big over here at Simplified—we’re clocking in 25 episodes of the podcast (!) *and* launching our Back to School Simplicity Challenge! Summer flew by, didn’t it? It’s so fun to have time for travel and adventure and ice... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

17 min listen

8: Love People Well (Growing Boldly #3): In a world where we can choose to be anything, let’s choose to be kind. This week, Emily shares why treating others with respect and kindness is the best way forward, and how when we choose to love people well—even when they don’t look or think... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

17 min listen

15: How We Plan to Have Fun This Summer (BFF Chat #2): Summer is one of the *best* times of the year, right? Everything slows down. Everything smells like sunscreen and coconut and sunshine. There’s days in the water and nights with s’mores by the fire. We all have our favorite summertime traditions... by The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

35 min listen

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