Cancer treatment becomes a window into resilience, gratitude, and finding joy in the ordinary in this deeply personal episode. Marcy opens up about navigating her third round of chemotherapy, candidly describing it as "the hardest thing I've ever done." The unique challenge isn't just physical—it's the psychological disconnect between not looking sick while feeling distinctly unwell that creates an unseen burden.

Despite these challenges, Marcy embraces her "good week" in the chemo cycle with characteristic enthusiasm, planning a special bra fitting (supporting breast cancer awareness), appreciating Chicago's spectacular spring tulips, and preparing for upcoming California travel. Her practical advice about breaking free from daily ruts resonates with universal wisdom: "Be a tourist in your own town." This philosophy helped transform her experience after moving to Chicago, where she now takes full advantage of the city's beauty after regretting not fully enjoying Laguna Beach during her California years.

The episode weaves between heartfelt personal updates and practical advice on organization, home decor, and laundry care. Standout tips include hanging curtains at ceiling height to create dramatic spaces that appear larger, organizing closets seasonally rather than by frequency of wear, and avoiding fabric softeners when washing towels. Each suggestion comes wrapped in Marci's warm, conversational style that makes listeners feel they're chatting with a friend.

As Marci celebrates her podcast's 40th episode milestone, her authentic voice shines through—sometimes vulnerable, sometimes humorous (she admits to 34 years of "pettiness" in how she handles her husband's laundry), but always genuine. Listen for practical wisdom, emotional resonance, and a gentle reminder that finding small joys matters most during life's greatest challenges.

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Spring has arrived in Chicago with its wild temperature swings, and Marcy is ready to tackle a deep clean while sharing her wisdom on decluttering and housekeeping hacks. Between sips of morning coffee, she opens up about applying Mel Robbins' powerful "let them" philosophy to family disappointments—especially valuable as she navigates cancer treatment and learns to stop trying to control others' choices.

Before diving into cleaning tips, Marci alerts listeners about 23andMe's potential bankruptcy and the importance of retrieving and deleting your DNA data before it's sold to unknown entities. This thoughtful privacy warning reflects her crime-show-influenced caution about personal information, even while participating in medical research studies for cancer treatment.

The heart of the episode features a treasure trove of decluttering challenges, from the "30 bags in 30 days" method to the balanced "12-12-12" approach (finding twelve items each to trash, donate, and keep). Marci's cleaning hacks showcase her practical ingenuity—using tennis balls to erase floor scuffs, repurposing toilet paper tubes as vacuum attachments, and revealing why dryer sheets should never touch towels or cleaning rags.

With warmth and authenticity that makes listeners feel like they're chatting with a friend, Marci shares her recent car organization project and closes with a fascinating fact about the Eiffel Tower's summer expansion—paired with the gentle humor of revealing she's never visited her husband's favorite city. Whether you're looking to refresh your space or simply enjoy the company of someone navigating life's challenges with grace and humor, this episode delivers connection and practical wisdom in equal measure.

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