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Simple Purposeful Living Podcast

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The Simple Purposeful Living podcast is dedicated to helping busy moms live a simpler, more intentional life. Hosted by Erin Port, each episode shares advice and practical tips for simplifying your home, your work, and your relationships. From decluttering and organizing to cultivating gratitude and practicing self-care, this podcast explores various aspects of intentional living and helps listeners design a life that aligns with their values and priorities. Tune in for inspiring conversations and actionable insights that will help you simplify your life and focus on what truly matters.

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Tuesday · 42 min
Ask Me Anything Fall 2026
You asked, and I’m answering! We’re bringing back a fan favorite: Ask Me Anything, Fall Edition 2026… we’re talking about everything from my Burger of the Week strategy and how to make family dinners feel less boring, to overcoming mom guilt when it comes to making time for friends. I’m also sharing my simple approach to planning home projects, what my fitness routine actually looks like in my 40s, a little behind-the-scenes update on my second book, and how our evening routines have changed as my kids have gotten older. Plus, I’m sharing some of my favorite podcasts, where I shop for my girls, and a tiny tweak that’s helping me stay more focused and present by simply putting my phone out of sight. As always, my hope is that you walk away with one small idea you can try to make your life a little easier, simpler, and more purposeful! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 👉7 Tiny Changes That Make Dinner Instantly Feel Easier Episode 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 1 · 33 min
7 Tiny Changes That Make Dinner Instantly Feel Easier
Some nights, getting dinner on the table feels like a full-blown event. You’re tired, everyone has an opinion, there are practices and activities and places to be, and somehow you’re also supposed to figure out what everyone is going to eat. But dinner doesn’t have to be fancy to feed your family! In this episode, I’m sharing seven tiny tweaks to make dinner time easier, including some of my favorite ways to lower the bar, simplify cleanup, and get the whole family involved. We’re talking about serving dinner “bar style,” keeping paper plates on hand for the nights when you just can’t even, creating your own list of go-to “I can’t even” dinners, and letting convenience foods do some of the heavy lifting. I’ll also share how I involve my kids in planning, prepping, and cleaning up dinner, why meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated, and one simple thing you can do tonight to make tomorrow’s dinner 10% easier. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Get your Simple Purposeful Living Weekly Plan Notepad and Meal Planner. Be sure to use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% OFF your entire order! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 25 · 33 min
How to Reduce the Mental Load as a Mom: 5 Simple Ways to Stop Carrying Everything in Your Head
Does your brain feel like it has 245 tabs open as we head back to school? Between school schedules, lunches, homework, practices, appointments, emails, and all the tiny details that keep our families running, it can feel like there’s no room left in our brains for anything else. But what if the goal isn’t to get better at carrying it all, but rather to put some of it down? Today, I’m breaking down what the mental load actually is and sharing five tiny tweaks to help lighten it. You don’t need to do all five. In fact, I don’t want you to! Pick one tiny tweak that could make your life a little easier this week and try it. Because you don’t have to overhaul your life to love it, you just have to notice what’s harder than it needs to be and make one small change. Plus, I’m trying something new at the end of the episode and sharing my own tiny joy and tiny tweak from the week. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 E171 - How to Create an After-School Routine That Actually Works 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18 · 29 min
How to Create an After-School Routine That Actually Works
If the after-school hours in your house have been feeling a little chaotic, you’re not alone. After a long day of school, kids are tired, moms are juggling a million things, and somehow everyone is expected to seamlessly transition into homework, dinner, activities, and everything else. That’s why today we’re talking about how a simple after-school routine can make that transition smoother, for your kids and for you! I’ll break down why I prefer the word rhythm over routine, and how flexible rhythms can bring predictability without making your family feel like they’re living by a minute-by-minute schedule. You’ll hear how routines can reduce the mental load, cut down on negotiations and outbursts, and help kids build independence by knowing exactly what comes next. I also share my own five-minute after-school routine, from backpacks and lunchboxes to snacks, downtime, homework, and getting ready for activities. Plus, I walk through how to actually teach kids a routine instead of simply expecting them to know what to do. You’ll learn why visual cues, modeling, coaching, repetition, and a little patience can make all the difference as your kids learn to take ownership of their responsibilities. And because no two families or seasons of life are the same, I’ll give you simple ways to tweak your after-school routine so it actually works for your family. From setting up your home for greater independence to leaving enough margin for kids to move at their own pace, these tiny tweaks can help you create calmer afternoons without adding another complicated system to your life. The goal isn’t to create the perfect after-school routine. It’s to create a rhythm that serves your family, lightens your mental load, and helps everyone transition from school to home with a little more ease. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Get your Happy Notes to send in your kids’ lunch everyday. Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10$ off your order! 👉My Favorite Back-to-School Books 👉Get your FREE Positive Affirmations List for Your Kids 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 34 min
Want a Home That Feels Peaceful Instead of Cluttered? Myquillyn Smith's House Hushing Method
What if your home could feel peaceful and cozy without becoming a minimalist showroom? In this episode, I’m chatting with home expert Myquillyn Smith, aka The Nester, about her new book, House Hushing, and the simple ways we can turn down the visual noise in our homes without getting rid of everything we love. We talk about why our homes can feel stressful even when they’re beautifully decorated, how to use trays, groupings, and intentional spaces to make clutter feel calmer, and her genius “backwards decluttering” method that lets you experience a room with less before deciding what actually needs to go. We also talk about seasonal rhythms, creating three-word filters for each season, and giving ourselves permission to let go of traditions that no longer fit our current season of life. If your home sometimes feels like it’s asking you to do one more thing every time you walk through the door, this conversation is full of simple, doable ideas to help you make your home feel more like a place of rest, refuge, and joy. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Myquillyn Smith on Instagram @thenester. 👉 Get Myquillyn’s book: House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home (Cozy Minimalist Design Inspiration for Your Tidy Home)! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 4 · 33 min
8 Things to Do When Your Child Is Anxious About Going Back to School
Back-to-school season is packed with emotions like joy, nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of worry about what’s to come. That’s why in this episode I’m sharing eight tiny tweaks that have helped my kids (and me!) face new seasons with courage. From creating side-by-side conversations and normalizing anxiety, to adding comfort anchors, practicing new situations, and celebrating milestones, these small shifts make a big difference in helping kids flex their “fear muscle.” Rooted in my experiences as a former first-grade teacher and now as a mom to four, this conversation is all about giving our kids the tools to navigate uncertainty with resilience while reminding us as parents that our role isn’t to remove the hard things, but to walk with our kids through them. This episode will encourage you to approach back-to-school with fresh eyes, practical ideas, and a little more peace as you help your children step bravely into the year ahead. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Sissy Goff on Instagram @sissygoff. 👉Get your Happy Notes to send in your kids’ lunch everyday. Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10$ off your order! 👉Check out my favorite Back to School Books on Amazon! 👉And lastly, don’t forget to download my FREE Affirmations for Kids List! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 51 min
Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? with Crystal Paine
Friendship is something so many of us long for, yet it can feel harder than ever to build as adults. Between busy schedules, social media, past hurts, and the fear of putting ourselves out there, it’s easy to believe that deep, meaningful friendships just aren’t possible anymore. Today, I’m joined by my longtime friend and mentor, Crystal Paine, for an honest conversation about why friendship matters so much, and why it’s one of the most important cornerstones of a happy, purposeful life. Crystal vulnerably shares her own journey through loneliness, friendship breakups, insecurity, and learning to build healthier relationships rooted in authenticity instead of approval. Together, we talk about healing after friendship wounds, recognizing unhealthy expectations, learning to ask for help, embracing vulnerability, and why community isn’t something that simply happens, it’s something we intentionally create through small, consistent actions. We also share practical, approachable ways to cultivate deeper friendships, whether that’s being the first to reach out, asking better questions, remembering the little things that matter to people, or simply sending a text to let someone know they’re on your mind. If you’ve ever felt lonely, struggled to find your people, or wondered if it’s worth trying again after being hurt, I hope this conversation reminds you that meaningful friendships are still possible. Sometimes all it takes is one tiny tweak, one courageous invitation, or one small act of vulnerability to begin building the kind of community your heart has been longing for. 👉Check out more from Crystal on Instagram @themoneysavingmom or at www.moneysavingmom.com! 👉Get 7 Meal Rotations Ideas for FREE 👉 Check out our Happy Notes Note Pad and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉Check out Crystal’s book for a treasure trove of knowledge: The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want Love-Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 25 min
How to Make Summer Easier: 25 Ways I'm Lowering the Bar
Summer has a funny way of making us feel like we should be doing more. More adventures, more Pinterest-worthy meals, more memory-making, more productivity—and if we’re not careful, we can end up comparing our real lives to everyone else’s highlight reels. In this episode, I’m sharing something a little more personal: the 25 ways I’ve intentionally lowered the bar this summer so I can stop chasing perfection and start enjoying the season I’m actually living. From letting my kids make the same lunches every day and embracing paper plates to saying no to summer camps, accepting a messier house, and giving myself permission to change my work schedule when life gets chaotic, I’m pulling back the curtain on what “good enough” really looks like in our home. I also share the mindset shifts, simple questions, and “summer minimum standards” that have helped me focus less on impossible expectations and more on what actually matters—raising kids who are safe, loved, and making meaningful memories, even if they don’t look Instagram-perfect. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re somehow missing out this summer, I hope this conversation gives you permission to let go of unrealistic expectations, embrace this season for what it is, and discover that sometimes lowering the bar is exactly what allows you to enjoy your life the most. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Simple Purposeful Living Gratitude Journal use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 36 min
How Self-Awareness Can Simplify Your Life | An Enneagram Conversation with Amy Wicks
Have you ever taken the Enneagram quiz… and immediately wondered if you actually got your type right? You’re not alone! This week, I’m chatting with Enneagram coach Amy Wicks (The Wholehearted Enneagram) about why the Enneagram is so much more than a personality test, it’s a tool for understanding the why behind your thoughts, habits, fears, and relationships. We talk about why so many women mistype themselves (I definitely did!), how each of the nine types is motivated differently, and the simple “tiny tweak” every type can make to grow in confidence, connection, and self-compassion. Whether you’re brand new to the Enneagram or already know your number, this conversation will help you better understand yourself, love the people around you more intentionally, and maybe even give yourself a little more grace along the way. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out more from Amy on Instagram @wholeheartedenneagram! 👉Pre-order Amy’s upcoming book, Wholehearted Enneagram: The Journey From Type to Transformation as God's Beloved. 👉Take the FREE Enneagram Quiz! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7 · 46 min
The Mental Load of Motherhood: How to Feel Less Overwhelmed with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the invisible weight of your family while quietly wondering, “When is it going to be my turn”? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with psychologist, author, and mom Dr. Morgan Cutlip to unpack the mental load so many women carry every single day. We talk about why moms so easily lose themselves in the demands of family life, how guilt and impossible expectations keep us stuck, and why waiting for permission to prioritize yourself often means waiting forever. Dr. Morgan shares practical, grace-filled strategies for communicating your needs, setting healthy boundaries, navigating the emotional labor of motherhood, and redefining what self-care really looks like beyond bubble baths and spa days. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by summer schedules, struggling with mom guilt, or simply craving a little more peace in the middle of the chaos, this conversation is full of encouraging reminders and simple, actionable tweaks that will help you reclaim your momentum, one small step at a time. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉The Better Share Book 👉Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself Book 👉You can find more from Dr. Morgan Cutlip on Instagram @drmorgancutlip, or on her website at www.drmorgancutlip.com! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 33 min
Mid-Summer Reset: What's Working for Our Family This Summer (And What's Not)
Summer rarely goes exactly as planned….and that’s okay. In this episode, I’m sharing an honest halfway-through-the-summer update on what’s actually working in our home, what hasn’t gone according to plan, and the tiny tweaks that are helping us navigate a season full of unexpected schedule changes, backyard construction, growing kids, and shifting expectations. From realizing I don’t have to be part of every childhood memory to giving myself permission to lower the bar on hard days, I’m reflecting on the mindset shifts that have brought more peace and flexibility into our summer. I also share practical updates on our family rhythms, including how kid-made lunches, sibling lunch dates, family dinners, screen time boundaries, weekly planning, and kids doing their own laundry are all playing out in real life. You’ll hear what we’ve had to adjust, what surprised me the most (hello, grocery bill!), and why asking one simple question—“What do I need right now?” has become my favorite tiny tweak for navigating a season that feels wonderfully full but often outside my control. If your summer hasn’t looked exactly how you imagined, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t need a perfect plan, you just need the flexibility to make small, intentional adjustments along the way. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23 · 39 min
What Kind of Rest Do You Need Right Now?
Summer is supposed to feel restful, yet so many of us reach the end of the season feeling more exhausted than when it began. Today I’m sharing what I’ve been learning about rest after working through burnout, inflammation, and the realization that I had unknowingly tied my sense of purpose to productivity. Through conversations with my counselor, doctor, and business coach, I’ve discovered that rest is about so much more than sleep. I’m diving into the seven different types of rest: physical, mental, sensory, creative, social, emotional, and spiritual, and sharing the simple, practical ways I’m learning to recognize and build them into my everyday life. From brain dumps and morning porch time to friend dates and putting my phone away, these tiny tweaks have helped me stop chasing the idea of rest and start practicing it instead. If you’ve been feeling tired, overstimulated, or stretched thin, this episode will help you identify what kind of rest you actually need and encourage you to create more space for it without guilt. Because rest isn’t lazy, it’s one of the most purposeful things we can do for ourselves and the people we love. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 16 · 49 min
Scott & Erin: What 20 Years of Marriage Has Taught Us
This week I’m joined by a VERY special guest, my husband, Scott as we celebrate 20 years of marriage and reflect on the lessons we’ve learned through two decades of life together. From raising four kids and navigating financial struggles to walking through adoption, heartbreak, personal growth, and everything in between, we share an honest conversation about what has strengthened our marriage over the years. We talk about the importance of friendship, communication, prayer, mentorship, and the small everyday moments that often matter more than grand gestures. You’ll hear us discuss hard seasons we’ve faced, how we’ve changed for the better, what we hope our children learn from our relationship, and why laughter continues to be one of the most important ingredients in our marriage. Whether you’re newly married, deep in the parenting years, or simply looking for encouragement to invest in your closest relationships, this candid anniversary conversation is full of practical wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and a reminder that strong marriages are built one small, intentional choice at a time. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Winner at Dinner - Game 👉Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 9 · 29 min
How I Feed My Family All Summer Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen
Summer may be full of sunshine and slower schedules, but if you’re the one responsible for feeding everyone all day long, it can also feel like an endless cycle of meals, snacks, and dishes. In this episode, I’m sharing the simple systems that help me keep food manageable during the summer months, from our family’s “burger of the week” tradition and cook-once-eat-twice meal strategy to kid-led lunches, snack baskets, and even the occasional 3 p.m. ice cream celebration. These practical ideas not only reduce decision fatigue and lighten your mental load, but they also help kids build independence and valuable life skills along the way. If you’re looking for realistic ways to simplify meal planning, make summer meals more fun, and create meaningful family connections around the table, this episode is packed with easy tweaks that can make a big difference. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Winner at Dinner - Game 👉Simple Purposeful Living Meal Planner and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉FREE Summer Planning Printable 👉Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 2 · 42 min
Our Realistic Summer Plan for Kids, Work, & Screen Time
If you’ve ever spent weeks planning for summer only to feel overwhelmed once it actually arrives, this episode is for you. After talking through summer mindset shifts and planning strategies the last few weeks, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly what summer looks like in our home this year. From how I’m structuring my work schedule and teaching more independence through age-appropriate responsibilities, to the technology boundaries we’re testing with our kids, I’m sharing the simple rhythms helping our family create a summer that feels intentional instead of chaotic. The goal isn’t a perfect plan, it’s building a flexible framework that supports the life you want to live. If you’re looking for practical ideas to simplify summer, reduce the mental load, and enjoy this season a little more, I think you’ll find a few tweaks worth trying. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Unlock your hair & skin’s true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using code “SHPURPOSEFUL” at aquatru.com. 👉E158 - Mindset Shifts & Tiny Tweaks to Step Into Summer Successfully 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26 · 41 min
The Summer Planning Shift Every Mom Needs with Megan Sumrell
If you’re already feeling the pressure of summer before it’s even started, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. I sat down with planning expert Megan Sumrell to talk about how to create a summer that feels intentional instead of chaotic. We talked about the mindset shifts that helped her stop feeling like she was constantly torn between work, motherhood, and everything else demanding her attention, plus the simple planning strategies she uses to make summer feel lighter and more enjoyable. From her “A Day/B Day” approach to realistic routines, flexible structure, and protecting time for yourself without guilt, this conversation is full of practical ideas that will help you enjoy this season more instead of feeling behind the whole time. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 If you want Megan’s help with time management, check out her app, The Pink Bee App! 👉 Check out more from Megan on Instagram @megansumrell. 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19 · 35 min
Mindset Shifts & Tiny Tweaks to Step Into Summer Successfully
Summer used to feel overwhelming before it even started, not because I didn’t love the season, but because I felt the pressure to make it magical while still managing everyday life. That’s why today I’m sharing the tiny mindset shifts and practical planning tweaks that are helping me approach summer with more intention, less pressure, and way more joy. We’re talking about how to stop fighting the season you’re actually in, let go of unspoken expectations, protect what matters most, and create rhythms that truly work for your family. From slower evenings and spontaneous summer memories to realistic planning and leaving white space on the calendar, this conversation is full of encouragement for moms who want a simpler, more meaningful summer without feeling like they have to do it all. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Simple Purposeful Living Gratitude Journal 👉FREE Summer Planning Printable 👉Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12 · 39 min
Saving Graces
Today I’m sharing the little saving graces that are helping me get through this busy “Maycember” season lately. From easy air fryer meals and simple family traditions to the mindset shifts, routines, and tiny comforts making life feel lighter right now, these are the small saving graces keeping me grounded in the middle of a very full season. I’m sharing a more personal look at what our family has been walking through behind the scenes, what I’m learning about marriage and motherhood, and why I’m more convinced than ever that small intentional choices really do matter. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately, I hope this episode feels encouraging, practical, and like a reminder that you don’t need a complete life overhaul to make things feel a little easier. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉One Skin: Get 15% OFF using code PURPOSEFUL at oneskin.co/PURPOSEFUL 👉Air Fryer 👉Winner at DInner Game 👉Bubly 👉Bio-freeze 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5 · 36 min
Finding BIG Time with Laura Vanderkam
What if you actually have MORE time than you think… and you’re just not seeing it yet? Today I sit down with time management expert Laura Vanderkam to completely rethink the way we view our schedules, our routines, and those elusive “free hours.” If you’ve ever felt like there’s just not enough time in your day, this conversation might surprise you in the best way. We talk about shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of time abundance (yes, really), and why something as simple as tracking your time for a week can completely change the story you’re telling yourself. I even share my own experience trying it, and the unexpected realization that I actually had more margin than I thought. Laura also introduces the idea of “golden hours” (those evening pockets of time we tend to waste), how to use them more intentionally without overcomplicating your life, and why leaving a little white space in your schedule might be the key to more joy, not less productivity. From planning your week on Fridays (and why it makes your weekends feel like mini vacations) to preparing for the “what ifs” so your life doesn’t fall apart when things go sideways, this episode is packed with simple, doable mindset shifts that can make your days feel lighter and more aligned with what actually matters. If you’re craving a little more breathing room in your life, this one is going to feel like a deep exhale. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Check out more from Laura at her website www.lauravanderkam.com, and grab her book on time management, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance. 👉 Grab My Book: https://amzn.to/4vebJOc 👉Go to www.shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your order! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 28 · 34 min
If May-Cember Feels Overwhelming, These 5 Tiny Tweaks Will Help
If May already feels like a lot, you’re not alone. Between end-of-school events, packed calendars, and the everyday responsibilities that don’t magically disappear, this “Maycember” season can feel overwhelming fast. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, practical tweaks to help you navigate the chaos with more ease and intention. We’re talking about lightening your mental load, planning ahead in a way that actually supports you, and giving yourself permission to lower the bar where it counts. These are small shifts, but they make a big difference in how this season feels. Because the goal isn’t just to survive May. It’s to move through it feeling a little calmer, a little more prepared, and able to actually enjoy the moments that matter. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 Grab My Book: https://amzn.to/4vebJOc 👉Go to www.shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your order! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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