• 109 - Why Your Home Routine Keeps Falling Apart (And What to Build Instead)
    Apr 24 2026
    One of the most common frustrations in modern homemaking is routines that just don’t stick.You start the week with a plan. Maybe you’ve mapped it out beautifully, created a checklist, and finally feel like this is the routine that will work. And for a day or two, it does. But then life happens.And suddenly everything falls apart… leaving you wondering what’s wrong with you, why you can’t keep up, and why everyone else seems to have this figured out.What if it’s not you? What if the real problem isn’t your discipline… but the design of the routine itself?In this episode, I'm walking you through why routines really fall apart, and what it looks like to build a home plan that actually fits your real life, not some ideal version of it.This episode is for you if you've ever:Felt like you just can’t “stick to” routines no matter how hard you tryBlamed yourself for falling off track or not being consistentCreated plans that look good on paper but don’t work in real lifeFelt overwhelmed by trying to manage your home, time, and energy all at onceWanted a way to create more ease and flow in your home,without rigid rulesWe'll explore:Why most routines fall apart (and why it’s not a willpower problem)How “ideal life routines” set you up to fail in real lifeThe impact of your energy, seasons, and nervous system on your routinesThe powerful reframe from rigid schedules to supportive routinesFive simple shifts to build routines that actually fit your lifeThis episode is a gentle but important reminder that your routine is meant to support your life, not the other way around.Inside the Holistic Home Method we focus on creating plans and routines that align with your real capacity, your real season, and your real home, so you can move from surviving your days… to actually living them.Whether you’re starting fresh or rebuilding after things have fallen apart, this conversation will help you approach your routines with more compassion, clarity, and intention.Because you don’t need to try harder.You need something that actually works with you.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Holistic Home Plans & Routines SNAPSHOT - Free Resource https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/snapshotThe Holistic Home Plans & Routines GUIDE https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyprguideThe Holistic Home Plans & Routines BUNDLE https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buyprbundleLet’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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    31 min
  • 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
    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
    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
  • 105 - Spring Planning: How to Set Goals and Get Clear on What You Really Want
    Mar 27 2026
    In this episode, we’re continuing the conversation about spring as the natural new year. It is a season that invites fresh starts, renewed energy, and the opportunity to move forward again.After the slower, reflective months of winter, something begins to shift when spring arrives. The light returns, the world around us wakes up, and many of us feel a quiet pull toward planning, goal setting, and creating new possibilities in our homes and lives.But at the same time, life can feel noisy and overwhelming. News cycles, social media, responsibilities, and the mental load of home can easily pull our attention in a hundred different directions. When everything feels loud, it can become difficult to focus on what we truly want.In this episode, we’re slowing down and reconnecting with a more intentional way to approach goals, one that begins with clarity, values, and the feelings we want to create in our lives.This episode is for you if you’ve ever:Felt distracted or overwhelmed and unsure what to focus on nextHad goals or projects sitting in the back of your mind for months (or years)Wanted to create more peace, clarity, and direction in your home and lifeNeeded a gentle reset to reconnect with what truly matters to youWe’ll explore:Why spring can feel like the real new year and why it’s a powerful time to revisit your goalsWhy so many of us feel stuck or overwhelmed when thinking about planning and goal settingHow unfinished projects and “mental loops” create pressure in our homes and mindsA more meaningful way to approach goal setting by starting with the feelings we want to experienceThe five elements of intentional planning from Spring Planning Week, including clarity, values, habits, and sustainable changeYou’ll also hear about Spring Planning, a free five-day guided experience designed to help you reconnect with what you want and move forward with intention. Through short video lessons, reflection prompts, and a workbook, this process walks you through the steps of setting meaningful goals and creating real momentum for the season ahead.Whether you’re hoping to finally tackle a project in your home, build new routines, invest in your personal wellness, or simply reconnect with what matters most, this episode is here to remind you that you don’t need to have everything figured out all at once.Sometimes the most powerful step we can take is to pause… reconnect with what we truly want… and begin again.Spring is a beautiful season for new beginnings, and your next chapter might start with something as simple as clarity.Let’s slow down, reconnect with our direction, and take the next small step forward together.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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    23 min
  • 104 - Spring Reset: Declutter Your Home and Start Fresh This Season
    Mar 20 2026
    In this episode, we’re exploring the energy of spring - a season that naturally invites us to begin again.Every January, we’re encouraged to set resolutions and start fresh. But for many of us, those intentions fade quickly. Winter can be a season of low energy, rest, and reflection… not necessarily the best time to push ourselves into big changes.Spring is different.As the days grow longer and the light returns, our energy begins to rise again. We feel the urge to open the windows, clear the clutter, and create space for something new. In many ways, spring can feel like a more natural new year. It is a season of renewal, possibility, and fresh beginnings.In this episode, we’re talking about how to embrace the energetic new year of spring, and why releasing what no longer belongs in our homes and lives can help us make room for what truly matters.This episode is for you if you’ve ever:Set New Year’s goals that didn’t quite stickFelt the urge to declutter or spring clean as the seasons changeWanted to reset your home, habits, or routines after a long winterNeeded a gentle reminder that it’s never too late to begin againWe’ll explore:Why spring often feels like the real energetic new yearHow the rising energy of the season can support new intentionsThe power of release and reset before adding new goals or commitmentsClearing mental, emotional, and physical clutter in your life and homeThe concept of Swedish Death Cleaning, and how simplifying our belongings can become an act of care for ourselves and othersWhether you’re feeling inspired to declutter your home, revisit goals that faded earlier in the year, or simply welcome the fresh energy of the season, this episode offers a gentle invitation to pause, release, and begin again.Spring reminds us that renewal is always possible.So let’s open the windows, clear a little space, welcome the rising energy of the season, and make room for what we truly want to grow in the year ahead.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Spring Planning: https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/springThe 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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    21 min
  • 103 - Healthy at Home: Eight Ways Your Home Shapes Your Health and Wellbeing
    Mar 13 2026
    In this episode of Modern Homemaking, we’re talking about something that sits at the very heart of what it means to create a home that truly supports you.Most wellness conversations focus on things like diet, exercise, supplements, and self-care routines. But one of the biggest influences on our wellbeing is something we rarely talk about in wellness spaces:Our homes.The spaces we wake up in each morning.The routines we move through every day.The emotional atmosphere within our walls.In this episode, we explore the eight dimensions of wellness and how each one shows up within our homes and the work of homemaking.Because homemaking isn’t just about keeping up with chores or decorating beautifully. It’s about creating an environment that supports the wellbeing of the people who live there, including you.This episode is for you if you’ve ever:Felt overwhelmed by everything it takes to run a homeWondered why your home sometimes feels draining instead of supportiveWanted your home to feel calmer, healthier, and more aligned with your lifeBelieved that homemaking could be more meaningful than simply managing tasksIn this episode, we explore:Why your home environment has a powerful influence on your wellbeingThe eight dimensions of wellness and how they show up in everyday life at homeHow routines, spaces, and rhythms quietly shape your mental and emotional healthThe connection between homemaking and supporting the wellbeing of your familyWhy creating a healthier home doesn’t require perfection, just intentionWhen we begin to see our homes through the lens of wellbeing, something shifts.Home stops feeling like a long list of responsibilities… and starts becoming a place that supports your health, your relationships, and your sense of peace.Because the environment you live in every day quietly shapes the way life feels inside it.So whether you’re decluttering a room, adjusting your routines, or simply becoming more aware of the atmosphere in your home, this episode will encourage you to see homemaking in a whole new light.Let’s explore how creating a healthier home can support a healthier life.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Love 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 aboutThe 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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    26 min
  • 102 - Are You Happy at Home? The Psychology of Creating a Happier Home
    Mar 6 2026
    Are you happy at home?It’s a simple question… but many of us don’t slow down enough to really ask it.When we do, we often start thinking about our physical home, whether it’s clean, how it looks, or whether we feel proud of it. But happiness at home isn’t just about the state of our space. It’s also about how we are living within it.In this episode of Modern Homemaking, we’re exploring the deeper connection between home, happiness, and wellbeing. Drawing on ideas from psychology, environmental influence, and holistic homemaking, we’ll talk about how our homes shape how we think, feel, and move through our daily lives.Because creating a happier home isn’t just about doing more.It’s about alignment. When your mindset, environment, routines, and energy begin working together, home can become one of the most supportive and nourishing places in your life.This episode is for you if you’ve ever:• Felt overwhelmed by your home and wondered why it affects you so deeply • Questioned whether your home is supporting your wellbeing or draining it • Wanted your home to feel calmer, lighter, or more aligned with your life • Suspected that happiness at home is about more than cleaning, organizing, or decoratingWe’ll explore:• Why the question “Are you happy at home?” matters more than we might think • What psychology teaches us about happiness and wellbeing • How our home environment influences our mood, stress, and energy • Why happiness at home often has less to do with your home, and more to do with how you’re living in it • Small shifts you can make to help your home feel more supportive and alignedWhether you’re navigating overwhelm at home, craving more peace in your space, or simply wanting to feel better in your everyday life, this episode is here to remind you that creating a happier home doesn’t require perfection.Sometimes it starts with simply asking the right question.Are you happy at home?And if the answer isn’t quite yet… small shifts can begin to change how life feels, one step at a time.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Love 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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    22 min