If you’ve ever opened a memory bin and instantly felt overwhelmed, sentimental, or just plain stuck — this episode is for you. Whether you're drowning in childhood keepsakes, struggling with guilt over what to let go of, or wondering why your clutter feels so emotional, you are not alone.

In this episode, I open up about how our childhood experiences — from chaotic homes to hyper-clean parents — shape the way we hold onto stuff as adults. We dig into the emotional weight of sentimental clutter, the psychology behind why it's so hard to let go, and how to finally break the cycle with grace and self-awareness.

This isn't just a chat about organizing — it's a journey into the roots of our clutter, the beliefs we inherited from our parents, and the systems we need to build a home (and life) that works for us now. Plus, I share powerful mindset shifts, simple systems for organizing memories, and a few hilarious listener stories that will make you laugh and cringe.

✨ We chat about:

• Why childhood experiences shape our relationship with clutter
• The 3 emotional “types” of memory keepers — and which one you might be
• How to finally declutter sentimental items without guilt
• The surprising link between scarcity mindset and clutter
• Simple memory systems that actually work (and won’t leave you overwhelmed)
• Why loving your home starts with healing your past

👇 What’s the weirdest or most sentimental item you’ve held onto — and why? Share it in the comments!

And if this episode gave you a lightbulb moment (or made you tear up a little), don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who’s also ready to let go of the past and make space for their future.

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Ever feel like your house is one big junk drawer for your job, your hobbies, your dreams, and your daily chaos?

Like your kitchen table is now a desk, your closet is holding camera gear, and everywhere you look is just one more to-do staring back at you?

In this episode, I open up about the sneaky stowaway that came with working from home: work clutter — physical, emotional, and digital. Whether you're running a business from your basement, balancing a hybrid job, or trying to keep your crafting chaos under control, this episode will help you draw a line (maybe even build a wall!) between your home and your hustle.

We unpack why work-from-home clutter is so overwhelming — and what you can actually do about it. I’m sharing real strategies that have helped me survive running a business with a family of five and a house full of bins, binders, bees (yes, bees), and big feelings.

Whether you’re a crafter, a creator, or just tired of your job living rent-free in your living room — this episode will leave you feeling inspired, capable, and ready to take back your space.

✨ We talk about:

- Why your home feels like it’s bursting at the seams — and what to do first

- The truth about hybrid work clutter (and why it’s the worst)

- The 90-day rule for work stuff you haven’t used - How to set boundaries when your office is your kitchen

- The power of zoning and why clutter needs “walls”

- The hidden mental load of hobby clutter (and how to deal with it)

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything and still falling behind? Like no matter how many lists you make or how early you wake up, your calendar is still chaos — and your needs always come last?

In this episode, I sit down with productivity and time management expert Megan Sumrell — founder of The Pink Bee and creator of the TOP Framework — to talk about why most traditional planning systems don’t work for women… and what actually does.

We unpack how to reclaim control of your time without rigid schedules, color-coded overwhelm, or burning out by Wednesday. Megan shares practical, shame-free strategies that help you plan around real life — including the kids, the mental load, and all the curveballs that show up on a Tuesday morning.

Whether you’re juggling a business, a household, or just trying to feel like you’re not failing at everything — this episode will leave you feeling capable, seen, and ready to create a week that works for you.

✨ We talk about:

• Why women’s productivity struggles aren’t a personal failure
• The “uncertainty buffer” — and why it’s a weekly game-changer
• How traditional time blocking sets you up to fail
• The powerful shift from daily to weekly planning
• Why structure actually gives you more freedom (not less)
• How to stop procrastinating — without guilt

🗂️ Learn more from Megan Sumrell: → Website: https://thepinkbee.com → Free App: Search “The Pink Bee” (all one word!) in the App Store or Google Play → Instagram: @megansumrell

👇 What’s one way you’re protecting your time this week? Let us know in the comments!

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