The Slay At Home Podcast | Simple Homemaking Habits For Cleaning, Decluttering, Routines, Habits for Busy Moms

119. Declutter Your Summer - Tiny Tasks That Free Up Big Energy for Burnt Out Moms

Declutter Your Summer: Tiny Tasks That Free Up Big Energy
Hey, beautiful soul. If your summer feels cluttered—mentally, emotionally, and literally—this episode is your permission slip to exhale. You don’t need to overhaul the garage or declutter your whole house in a weekend. You just need five minutes, a bag for trash, and a soft place to start.
In this gentle and practical episode, we’re talking about how to declutter during summer using micro-moments that fit your energy, your real life, and your Type B brain.
No pressure. No perfection. Just small wins that make your home—and your nervous system—feel lighter.
🌞 In This Episode:
Why decluttering in summer actually benefits your mental health (hello, cortisol + chaos connection!)
The power of 5-minute tasks and how they calm executive functioning overload
High-impact summer clutter zones (like the car, pool bag, fridge, and landing zone)
How to reframe decluttering as emotional care, not just tidying
Why less stuff = more freedom, fun, and presence with your kids this summer
💛 Perfect For You If:
You’re a Type B or Type C mom who gets overwhelmed by big projects
You feel overstimulated by mess and crave lightness, not more to-dos
You want your home to support your summer—not sabotage it
You need simple, ADHD-friendly routines that fit real motherhood
🐝 Tiny Wins Shared Inside:
The “Summer Fridge Sweep”
Car trash clear-out + calm kit
Pool bag reset
Purse/diaper bag refresh
Entryway + kitchen island declutters
Outdoor toy zones and bathroom baskets
🎯 Gentle Takeaway:
You don’t need a full-day cleaning marathon to feel better in your space.One drawer. One shelf. One five-minute flight of effort is enough.Let your home exhale this summer—with you.
💌 Want more peace + structure that actually fits your brain?
 
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

118. Creating Gentle Weekly Rhythms That Stick For Busy Moms

Creating Gentle Weekly Rhythms That Stick
If rigid routines and detailed planners make you feel overwhelmed instead of organized, this episode is your soft exhale. In today’s cozy conversation, we’ll explore how to create gentle weekly rhythms that actually fit your real life—not someone else’s idea of productivity.
Instead of chasing perfection or battling burnout, we’re building flow: calm, supportive habits that honor your energy, your season of motherhood, and your beautifully Type B brain.
🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why weekly rhythms work better than rigid schedules for Type B and Type C moms
How to create a flexible, low-pressure plan for your week
What a real-life “rhythmic week” might look like (with plenty of grace!)
How to reset without guilt when life throws you off track
Why slow homemaking isn’t lazy—it’s sustainable
How to shift from “falling behind” to “moving with ease”
💛 Whether you’re homeschooling, working from home, or simply craving more peace in your homemaking, this episode gives you permission to move slower, live softer, and still feel on top of things.
💛 Want More Support?
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 👇👇👇
Video guides to walk you through real-life rhythms
Printable workbook planning pages that feel more like love letters than checklists
A gentle community of like-minded mamas rooting for your peace
Press play, exhale the guilt, and step into rhythms that work with your life—not against it.
You’re not behind—you’re just finding your flow. 💛

117. Flight Stacking: How to Pair Chores With Daily Life for Type B Moms Struggling To "Keep Up"

Tiny wins. No extra time. Just rhythm, relief, and real-life routines for Type B moms.
Ever feel like you're always waiting—but never catching up? Whether it’s the microwave counting down or the coffee pot finishing its last drip, moms spend a lot of time in life’s “in-between” moments. What if you could turn those pauses into peaceful, productive rhythms that support your home without burning you out?
Welcome to Flight Stacking—a game-changing habit designed especially for Type B and neurodivergent moms who crave a tidy, peaceful home but can’t stand rigid routines.
🐝 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
What Flight Stacking is (and how it mimics the efficient, no-wasted-energy approach of bees)
Real-life examples of pairing micro chores with everyday waiting time
Why Flight Stacking is ideal for Type B moms who resist strict schedules
How to gently start your own Flight Stack today—no overwhelm, just a buzz of progress
A challenge to get you moving (and feeling accomplished) in under 5 minutes
🎯 Your Gentle Action Step:
After listening, pick one routine—morning coffee, the bath filling, school pickup—and attach one easy task to it. Wipe the counter. Fold the throw. Toss the laundry. Then celebrate your “flight”—because you just turned waiting into winning.
✨ Why This Matters:
You’re not behind. You’re not lazy. You just need rhythms that honor your energy, not fight it. This episode is your permission slip to ditch the pressure and build a home that feels light, doable, and calm—five minutes at a time.
🌸 Want More?
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp + Monthly Coaching + Private Community (packed with printable tools, live coaching, and videos that help Type B moms like you create sustainable, grace-filled systems that actually work!)
🎧 Press play, pour your coffee, and let’s turn those in-between moments into micro-magic. You’ve got this!

116. How to Emotionally Let Go of Sentimental Clutter When You're Overwhelmed with Stuff

For the mom who feels paralyzed by keepsakes, memories, and guilt
Are you holding on to baby clothes, inherited heirlooms, or boxes of mementos because it feels too hard—or too heartbreaking—to let them go? You're not alone, friend. In this heartfelt episode of The Slay At Home Podcast, we gently explore why sentimental clutter feels so heavy… and how to begin releasing it without losing the love or the memories.
This is not your typical “declutter your life” episode. This is where neuroscience meets grace. Psychology meets softness. And Type B moms are given full permission to start where they are, with compassion and calm.
💛 In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why sentimental items carry such emotional weight (and it’s not your fault)
Five gentle reflection questions to help you release keepsakes with peace, not guilt
How to differentiate between memory and obligation
Real-life stories—like how one quilt became a healing moment
Simple, actionable tips like creating a memory box, keeping digital keepsakes, and writing yourself a permission slip to let go
🧺 Tiny Action Challenge:
This week, pick ONE sentimental item to either keep intentionally or lovingly release. Journal about the memory, take a photo, or create a mini ritual to honor it—and then decide what’s next.
🌸 You Are Not Throwing Away Love.
You’re making space for joy, calm, and clarity in your home today. Let this episode be your cozy companion as you begin to untangle your heart from your clutter—one brave step at a time.
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

115. Permission to Be Imperfect - Finding Peace in Progress for the Mom Suffering From A Messy House Shame Spiral

Your home doesn’t have to be perfect to be peaceful. In fact, a little mess often means life is happening inside. Today we’ll explore why chasing perfection steals your joy—and how embracing 'good enough' gives it back.
This episode is giving you some real encouragement and practical tips for embracing imperfection + how to embrace that while still putting forward the *right* kind of effort for your home life.
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

114. The 5-Minute Tidy: Why Tiny Efforts Matter for The Overwhelmed, Overscheduled Mom

This is for my Type B moms who are struggling to keep any type of routine or rhythm in place - meet the 5 Minute Tidy!
This method of tidying can help you create some momentum with your tidying and routines, and help give you the confidence that you need to go, go, GO!
 
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

113. Wrapping Our Kids in Prayer (How To Do It - With Real Examples!)

If you struggle with praying over your kids, I think you are really going to love this episode! I'm giving you real examples (and a free worksheet download below!) so you can start today.Free Worksheet here: https://candid-flower-346.myflodesk.com/ftt8i3on9w (be sure to check your spam folder just in case!)

112. 2024 In Review + How God Has Shown Up For Us This Year

In today's episode, I'm getting REALLY personal about how this year has gone for us, what's changed, and how God has shown up and taught me so much.
My hope is that this resonates with you, maybe in ways you need to grow this year or things you've been taught as well, but to also show that as much as life online looks perfect, I'm willing to admit I haven't been (and never was/am).
I'm covering:
- Friendship
-Finances
-Marriage
-Parenting
-Social Media
-Faith
-Health
I'm so thankful for the ways He has changed my heart and my life and feel compelled to share it with you.
Here are some resources and links I'm mentioning and sharing in this video if you'd like to check them out for yourself:
(These links may be affiliate links, in which I earn a little kickback from your purchase at no cost to you, however, I only recommend things I love and use and all opinions are my own, as always!):
Books (including Find Your People by Jennie Allen)
What Does the Bible Say About a Wife’s Role and Responsibilities In Marriage? - The Raineys
Patience + Parenting Bible Apple Study Plan
THE DISCIPLE AND MONEY: A LESSON IN STEWARDSHIP - Discipleship.org

111. Q+A with The Christian Sexpert: Deep Dive Into Christian Sex & Intimacy

Today's episode features Angela Griffith, The Christian Sexpert, as we chat about Christian Sex.
She was also generous and answered a randomly selected fan question from my Instagram stories at the end of the episode!
She's a wealth of information and a terrific shame-free resource for Christian sex tips and advice.
In this episode, we dive into ways to build non-physical and physical intimacy, if pornography in a Christian marriage should be 'okay', and so much more! Get ready for an hour-long episode of non-stop education from a Biblical perspective.
*Trigger Warning*: There are some brief mentions and discussions about abuse, coercion, trafficking, consent, and assault.
I have also included a FAN QUESTION I pulled from my Instagram Story Submissions the week prior - the fan wanted to remain anonymous so I respected her wishes.
Shop Angela's Resouces here:
*This post contains affiliate links, however, all opinions are my own, as always. For digital downloads, Angela has granted my listeners a 10% off coupon code SLAY to use at checkout through December 31st, 2023.
Marriage Playdate - "This is a hand-crafted list of over 500 sexual activities for you to go through together and identify your interests, turn-ons, and limits!"
31 Days Of Intimacy - "This guide will walk you through each of the 12 types of intimacy over the course of a month. Each day brings a new intimacy to strengthen - for a stronger marriage every day!"
Truth Or Dare - "Learn more about your spouse while trying out some new activities!" Contains 72 Cards.
Shop The Christian Sexpert's Amazon Storefront (books mentioned in the podcast episode can be found here!)
Join The Christian Sexpert's Patreon
Follow The Christian Sexpert on TikTok - Join her current 100,000 followers!
Follow The Christian Sexpert on IG - Join her over 2,000 current followers!
If you or someone you know needs support with pornography addiction or use, feel free to check out Fight The New Drug, a website dedicated to helping educate and support those on the road to recovery.
A huge thank you to Angela from The Christian Sexpert for joining me in this episode, and for being such a great shame-free resource on sex and intimacy in Christian marriage!

110. 4 Non-Negotiables For Maintaining Your Home And Establishing A System You Can Rely On

What are your 4 non-negotiables??
In this episode, I'm inviting you to establish and start implementing four non-negotiable cleaning or tidying tasks into your routine that are going to help you start dominating the clutter and mess in your home, step-by-step.
By implementing these MUST-DO cleaning tasks every day, we stop making excuses and take care of the simple things that can easily pile up and become BIGGER things and messes that we later have to tackle.
 
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp + Monthly Coaching + Private Community