Motherhood Simplified
Krista Lockwood
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 Motherhood Simplified Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Motherhood Simplified episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Motherhood Simplified for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Motherhood Simplified episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Productivity Hacks For Moms
Motherhood Simplified
07/18/19 • 19 min
Productivity Hack: Simple Tips for Moms to Get More Done at Home
Do you ever feel like you’re always on the go but nothing really gets done? You’re juggling errands, tidying up, managing kids, and yet, by the end of the day, it feels like you’ve hardly made any progress. You're not alone! Many moms go through this, and today, we’re diving into some productivity hacks that will help you take control of your time and energy at home.
By applying these productivity hacks, you’ll start feeling more in control of your day and less overwhelmed. Remember, productivity isn’t about getting everything done—it’s about getting the right things done.
Looking for more ways to streamline your life? Join Decluttering Simplified, where I’ll guide you through creating more time, simplifying your mindset, and tackling the overwhelm so you can focus on what really matters.
Why I Changed My Mind About Experience Gifts
Motherhood Simplified
12/13/22 • 16 min
When the holidays roll around, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought of adding more stuff to your home. As moms, we already deal with clutter on a daily basis, and the idea of piling on more toys, gadgets, and random items can feel like adding to the chaos rather than spreading joy. That’s why experience gifts and minimalist gifts have become such a hot topic in the Motherhood Simplified community. Instead of cluttering your home with more things, these gifts offer the chance to create memories and spend quality time with the people you love.
The holidays should be about connection, joy, and making memories—not about managing a mountain of stuff you didn’t ask for. That’s why I created my 11-Course Decluttering Bundle, designed to help you tackle clutter in every part of your home and navigate tricky conversations about holiday gifts and special occasions.
Inside, you’ll find courses that cover:
- How to handle well-meaning gift-givers who go overboard.
- Practical strategies to set boundaries around holiday clutter.
- A step-by-step guide to keeping your home simple, manageable, and festive year-round.
This bundle has everything you need to declutter your space and keep it that way—so you can focus on what truly matters this holiday season.
Click here to grab the bundle now and start creating a home (and holiday) you love!
How to simplify gift giving
Motherhood Simplified
10/25/22 • 14 min
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and meaningful moments. But let’s be honest—gift giving can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it leads to clutter, stress, and unmet expectations.
As moms, we often feel the pressure to get everything “just right” for the holidays, and that includes finding the perfect gifts for everyone on our list. The good news is, there’s a way to approach gift giving that reduces stress, aligns with your values, and keeps your home clutter-free.
Gift giving doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming. By focusing on intentional gifts, setting healthy boundaries, and decluttering ahead of time, you can create a holiday season that feels joyful, meaningful, and manageable.
Ready to make this holiday your most intentional one yet? Click here to grab the 11-Course Decluttering Bundle and start simplifying your life today!
EP53 Toy Story 4 says to declutter the toys!
Motherhood Simplified
07/01/19 • 38 min
Toy Story 4 has us all talking about toys and our kids' toys and making us feel all kinds of things about them!! Because it's Toy STORY and a good story does that. In this episode I share with you my biggest takeaways from the movie and why I think that it actually sends the exact opposite message of keeping all the toys, and that we should really watch it with an open mind and hear the messages that will really help us be intentional about what toys we have and keep in our homes.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....some of my favorite take aways from Toy Story 4
... The fact that we have TOO MANY toys, and not enough kids to actually play with them
... the mark of a good generational, favorite toy
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
EP61 How to get yourself unstuck
Motherhood Simplified
07/13/19 • 36 min
As moms we all get into ruts sometimes and it is not fun. We feel like that Katy Perry song - the one about the plastic bag drifting through the wind. No routines, no direction, feeling totally alone and isolated, stuck in our thoughts and down on ourselves.
The thing is that we are not meant to stay that way. We aren't meant to live a life of misery and burden but there isn't anyone who will just magically swoop in and do it for us. We have to learn how to get ourselves out of it. That is what this episode is all about today!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... 4 skills to learn that will help you get yourself unstuck any time it happens - because it will, and it will keep happening, that's life!
... Getting a routine that HELPS you do the hard parts of your life so you can focus on the things you want and need to do
... mastering your thoughts because they become your beliefs and actions
... how to know who you are and where you are going
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here
Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)
Enroll in Motherhood Simplified
Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here
Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
EP55 Why you should declutter BEFORE you have your baby
Motherhood Simplified
07/03/19 • 26 min
This community is called Motherhood Simplified - so obviously we are in the seasons of having babies. One question I get often is "should I declutter before my maternity leave or during". I wholheartedly believe that BEFORE is the answer, and for so many reasons. In this episode I tell the story of my different postpartum experiences I have had. The good, the bad, the ugly and what I wish I would have known about decluttering BEFORE actually having the baby. Because for me, every time, the hard work comes after you have the baby. Especially if you already have other kids.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... why it's so important to muster up the energy you can while pregnant to declutter BEFORE the baby comes
... how much it will pay you if you DO this
... how to get started in the fastest, and simplest way without burning yourself out while pregnant before baby comes
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here
Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)
Enroll in Motherhood Simplified
Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here
Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
EP69 A kid's perspective on decluttering and simplifying - with my kid!
Motherhood Simplified
07/27/19 • 43 min
THIS EPSIODE IS FOR YOUR KIDS TO LISTEN TO!
The audio is definitely one that represents mom life and since it's a conversation with a ten year old, understand that the flow is what it is and we jump around topic to topic but it will be helpful for your kids!
My oldest daughter volunteered to answer several of your questions about decluttering from a kid's perspective. She gives her best insight into what it's like to live in a simplified home. She had a lot of fun with it, so much fun that she wants to start an entire series on how to help your kids do this for themselves, so watch for that coming soon!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... her ten year old perspective of the best parts of living in a clutter free and simplified home
...her favorite crafts and supplies
...her perspective of clothes and toy shopping
...what she would tell kids who are struggling to let go of their stuff
...how a clutter free home helps her in school
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here
Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)
Enroll in Motherhood Simplified
Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here
Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
EP70 Your clutter isn't that special
Motherhood Simplified
07/30/19 • 24 min
The clutter you're clinging to, or trying to sell for way more than it's worth, and tricking yourself into thinking REALLY is valuable for that just in case moment... is the exact same stuff as Susy's down the street and Barbara's on FB marketplace. No one wants it. Not even you.
We all have our own clutter - and our clutter is the only clutter that is ACTUALLY useful for just in case, what if, saving money, and indicative of our kind heart because we kept everything that was every given to us...
But what if I told you that ALL of your stuff - is the exact same stuff that everyone else has. And all of those reasons are the exact same as everyone else's. And that no one's clutter is really that special and NOT every going to meet those imaginary scenarios that everyone has in their head?
Would you be brave enough to this episode and dare to shift your mindset about your clutter and see it for what it really is? An overabundance of stuff designed to steal your time, energy and in essence, your life.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the endowment effect and how it makes us think that our clutter is WAY more valuable and special because it's in our possession
... What you're keeping and why - spoiler alert after hundreds of responses from moms like you, everyone had the SAME ten answers. Your clutter isn't that special
... How to shift your perspective on your stuff and see it for what it really is, which is nothing great if we're being honest
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here
Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)
Enroll in Motherhood Simplified
Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here
Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
EP71 - Listen if you dare - your excuses are invalid
Motherhood Simplified
07/31/19 • 5 min
Time, energy, kids, overwhelm.... after HUNDREDS of responses from moms like you, what I found was everyone has the same excuses.
Which is good news because that means that there are solutions that work for everyone. Today I help you move past this mindset that your excuses own you - because YOU own your excuses and you can(and SHOULD) move past them.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... the most common excuses we ALL have and how to move past them, because the only other option we have is to stay stuck!
... Time
... Energy
... Kids - the interruptions, the pile destroyers, the messes, the SNACKS omg the snacks
... overwhelme and knowing where to start
... money
...AND knowing the difference between an honest and real season of slowing/stopping the process and sabotage
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here
Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here (its free!)
Enroll in Motherhood Simplified
Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here
Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here
Mentioned in this episode:
How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
Go to MotherhoodSimplified.com/DIY
Baby Gear Essentials
Motherhood Simplified
11/07/19 • 25 min
Essential Baby Gear for Simplified Motherhood
When it comes to preparing for a new baby, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of baby gear marketed to parents. From swings and strollers to endless toys and gadgets, the baby industry can make you feel like you need everything. But here’s the truth: babies don’t need much, and you don’t either. Let’s talk about essential baby gear that will make your life easier without overwhelming your home.
Ready to simplify your baby gear and toys with me?
If you're ready to dive deeper into simplifying your home and finally conquering toy clutter for good, check out my 11-course decluttering bundle.
It includes a specific mini-course all about tackling toys, but it doesn't stop there! This bundle will also help you manage all the baby gear and necessities that pile up as your kids grow out of things so quickly. From toys to clothes to gear, you'll learn how to keep what you truly need while letting go of the rest.
Plus, it covers key areas like managing "just in case" items, simplifying routines, and overcoming mental blocks that keep you stuck in clutter. Get started today and create a home that feels calm, organized, and intentional—no matter how quickly your kids grow!
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Motherhood Simplified have?
Motherhood Simplified currently has 293 episodes available.
What topics does Motherhood Simplified cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Motherhood Simplified?
The episode title 'Decluttering skin care, cosmetics and tech for kids!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Motherhood Simplified?
The average episode length on Motherhood Simplified is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Motherhood Simplified released?
Episodes of Motherhood Simplified are typically released every 5 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Motherhood Simplified?
The first episode of Motherhood Simplified was released on Jun 20, 2019.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ