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Modern Homemaking I Mindset and Methods for Happier, Healthier Homes

Modern Homemaking I Mindset and Methods for Happier, Healthier Homes

De : Christy from The Common Nest
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 Welcome to Modern Homemaking, the podcast for those who care deeply about their homes, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by them. If you’re carrying the mental load, managing routines and clutter, navigating expectations, and trying to create calm in the middle of real life, this show is for you. I’m Christy, from The Common Nest, and for over twenty years I’ve been researching, practicing, and supporting others to create happier, healthier homes through a holistic approach. Homemaking is more than cleaning or decorating. It’s about mindset, emotional wellbeing, routines, boundaries, and the invisible systems shaping your daily life. Each week, we explore the mindset, motivation, and practical methods that help you overcome overwhelm and create a home you truly love. From decluttering and routines to seasonal living, decorating. Here we are redefining modern homemaking and looking at the whole picture, because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. If you’re ready for home without hustle, calm, clarity, and a space that supports you as much as you support everyone else, you’re in the right place. Your path to a happier, healthier home begins here. Welcome home!Christy from The Common Nest Développement personnel Réussite personnelle
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  • 108 - Why Is Decluttering So Hard? 7 Emotional Blocks Keeping You Stuck

    108 - Why Is Decluttering So Hard? 7 Emotional Blocks Keeping You Stuck
    Apr 17 2026
    Clutter is one of those things we tend to blame on being busy, disorganized, or just not having enough storage. But what if the real reason your home feels stuck has nothing to do with any of that?In this episode, we're diving into a concept that completely changed the way I think about clutter and why letting go can feel so hard even when we genuinely want to. We're talking about clutter blocks, seven emotional stories we tell ourselves about our things that keep us from releasing what we no longer use, need, or want.This framework comes from the work of Tracy McCubbin, a professional organizer and author, and it's one of those ideas I've returned to again and again because it gets to the root of something so many of us experience.This episode is for you if you have ever:Tried to declutter but kept stalling out without knowing whyFelt strangely attached to things you know you don't actually needHeld onto items out of guilt, grief, or a sense of obligationWondered why the practical tips never seem to stick long termSensed that your clutter is about something deeper than just the stuffWe'll explore:What a clutter block actually is and why naming it changes everythingAll seven emotional clutter blocks and what each one reveals about our beliefsThe underlying stories driving each block, from identity and worth to grief, avoidance, and self-permissionReflection questions to help you identify which blocks might be showing up in your own homeA more compassionate and holistic way to approach letting goWhether your clutter lives in a closet, a garage, a storage unit, or a pile that's been following you from house to house, this episode is here to help you understand what's really going on beneath the surface.Because when you can name the story, you can finally start to change it.Let's go beneath the clutter and find out what it's really trying to tell us.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Declutter QuickStart Guide & Checklists - Free Resource https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/quickstartJoin the Clutter Clearing Challenge: A 3-part workshop to help you clear clutter mentally, emotionally, and physically https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/clutterclearingLet’s Connect!If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛Work with Christy:Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.Don't know where to start? Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30minFind out more about The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichomeLooking for personalized support? Check out:Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhomeWant to grow in a community?Join the Holistic Home Membership: https://www.thecommonnest.com/membershipYou can find more from The Common Nest here:Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/
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    38 min
  • 107 - Five Emotional Patterns Creating Stress at Home and How to Change Them

    107 - Five Emotional Patterns Creating Stress at Home and How to Change Them
    Apr 10 2026
    In this episode, we’re going a little deeper and exploring some emotional patterns that quietly shape the way our homes feel. Often, when we are stressed and our homes feel tense, heavy, or disconnected, we assume it’s about the clutter, the routines, or the never-ending to-do lists.But what if it’s not just what we’re doing, but how we are thinking about and responding to our homes. Today, we’re looking at five emotional patterns, introduced as “emotional cancers”, that can slowly erode connection, communication, and the overall atmosphere of our homes.And more importantly, how we can begin to shift them.This episode is for you if you’ve ever:Felt tension or disconnection in your home, but couldn’t quite name whyFound yourself feeling frustrated, critical, or overwhelmed in your daily life at homeCompared your home or your capacity to others and felt like you were falling shortFelt stuck in cycles of resentment, miscommunication, or emotional distanceDesired a home that feels calmer, more connected, and more supportiveWe’ll explore:The five emotional patterns that quietly create stress at home (criticizing, complaining, comparing, competing, and contending)How these patterns show up in everyday homemaking and relationshipsWhy these behaviors are often signals of deeper overwhelm, unmet needs, or disconnectionThe impact these patterns have on the emotional safety and energy of your homeSimple, practical ways to begin replacing these patterns with more supportive and connected ways of relatingBecause homemaking is not just about what we clean, organize, or decorate…It’s about the emotional environment we create through our thoughts, our words, and our responses.When we begin to shift these patterns, gently and imperfectly, we begin to create homes that feel lighter, safer, and more aligned with the life we truly want to live.So if your home has been feeling a little heavier than you’d like…this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and begin again with more awareness, compassion, and intention.Because small shifts in how we show up can change everything about how home feels.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Take the Holistic Home QUIZ - Free https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizLove Your Home Coaching: https://www.thecommonnest.com/coachingSpring Planning: https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/springLet’s Connect!If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛Work with Christy:Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.Don't know where to start? Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30minFind out more about The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichomeLooking for personalized support? Check out:Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhomeWant to grow in a community?Join the Holistic Home Membership: https://www.thecommonnest.com/membershipYou can find more from The Common Nest here:Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/
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    33 min
  • 106 - Why Marie Kondo Decluttering Feels So Hard: What Japan Taught Me About Home

    106 - Why Marie Kondo Decluttering Feels So Hard: What Japan Taught Me About Home
    Apr 3 2026
    In this episode, I’m sharing a reflection from our recent family trip to Japan, and how it reshaped the way I think about home, space, and modern homemaking.Years ago, I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, and like so many others, I was inspired to declutter my home in a big way. It changed how I saw my space… but it also left me wondering why it felt so hard to actually live out.After experiencing Japan firsthand, I’m beginning to understand why.This episode is for you if you’ve ever:Tried decluttering methods and still felt overwhelmedFelt like organizing “should be easier” but it never sticksWondered why your home feels heavy even after tidyingFelt like you’ve failed at systems that work for othersWanted your home to feel lighter, calmer, and more alignedWe’ll explore:Why The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up became a global movement, and the strengths of the KonMari MethodWhy the method can feel difficult to maintain in real family lifeWhat Japanese culture reveals about space, rhythm, and everyday lifeFive Japanese concepts that offer a different way of thinking about home:Ma - The power of spaceWabi-Sabi - The beauty of imperfectionIchi-go Ichi-e - Being present in the momentKanso - Intentional simplicityOmoiyari - Shared care and considerationHow these ideas connect to modern homemaking and your everyday rhythmsWhy your home isn’t meant to be perfect — it’s meant to support your life Whether you’ve tried to declutter before or are simply longing for a home that feels calmer and more aligned, this episode is an invitation to look beyond methods… and begin to understand your relationship with space, stuff, and home in a new way.Because homemaking isn’t about doing more or getting it perfect…It’s about creating alignment between your life, your energy, and your space.Let this be a gentle reminder that you don’t need to overhaul everything to create change.Small shifts… thoughtful choices… and a different way of seeing your home can make all the difference.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Spring Planning: https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/springLove Your Home Coaching: https://www.thecommonnest.com/coachingTake the Holistic Home QUIZ - Free https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizLet’s Connect!If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛Work with Christy:Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.Don't know where to start? Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30minFind out more about The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichomeLooking for personalized support? Check out:Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhomeWant to grow in a community?Join the Holistic Home Membership: https://www.thecommonnest.com/membershipYou can find more from The Common Nest here:Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/
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    27 min
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