My guest this week is Allie Casazza. In this episode, Allie and I discuss how to declutter our lives and environment so we can be happier and healthier. If you are listening to this episode as it airs, the start of the new year is the perfect time to cover this topic, as many of us are looking at our lives—homes, schedule, health, routines, etc. and saying, “Oh my goodness, I need to get things in order”, especially after the holiday hoopla. There is something about the blank slate of a new year that invites us to take a closer look at our environments and habits, and this can be a really good thing for us adults and for our kids. Research shows our physical environment plays a huge role in how we feel and function, and that includes how our kids feel and function too. Let’s explore deeper to provide you with practical and doable tips to declutter, where to start, and how to navigate resistance and obstacles! Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the hot mess mom stereotype by empowering other women. She's built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven family-oriented approach to minimalism. She's also the host of The Purpose Show, a chart-topping podcast, the creator of multiple online programs and courses, and bestselling author of Declutter Like a Mother and kid’s book, Be the Boss of Your Stuff. Her platforms continue to grow every day, as more women discover her life changing approach to an abundant life. She lives in Southern California with her husband, where they homeschool their four young children.   Connect with Allie: Insta: @allie_thatsme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliecasazzablog Website: https://alliecasazza.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZQsR95-0ELopcMjxJmrDg     ------     Episode Takeaways Episode Intro … 00:00:30 Introduction to Allie Casazza & Not Accepting Permanent “Survival Mode” … 00:01:25 Motherhood Should NOT Be Martyrdom or Drudgery … 00:10:25 Our Environment is Pinging Us All the Time … 00:15:42 Studies Around Controlling Our Environment … 00:20:25 Is Kid Clutter ‘the problem’? … 00:22:16 How to Start Decluttering & Family Culture … 00:26:15 “My Kids Won’t Do It” Objection” … 00:31:45 The Best Room & Routine to Start With … 00:33:54 Need More Time in the Day? Here are Tips … 00:36:26 Decluttering Emotionally Attached Items … 00:38:30 Books, Free Online Group, Programs, & Episode Wrap Up … 00:48:12     ------     Need help with improving your child’s behavior naturally? My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more. Looking for more? Check out my Blog and Workshops. Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here. Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com