Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space

Amber Coleman-Mortley, an expert in facilitating discussions about race, guides listeners through the important nuances of talking about race with various age groups. She emphasizes the value of curiosity and empathy, making these conversations as relatable as discussing sandwiches. Amber shares practical tips for parents on addressing race with children, promoting inclusivity, and leveraging personal privileges for empowerment. The conversation encourages open dialogue and reflection, making the topic accessible and essential for all.

Explore the transformative idea of 'micro seasons' within life's bigger phases. Discover how focusing on these smaller transitions can enhance personal agency and joy. Learn the power of setting six-month intervals for better managing life’s ups and downs, fostering creativity, and maintaining a positive perspective. This discussion unveils how shifting our viewpoint can lead to personal and professional growth, turning challenges into opportunities for renewal.

In this engaging discussion, Grace Rehman, owner of Organize with Grace and a specialist in senior transitions, shares her expertise on helping seniors declutter with compassion. She tackles the emotional challenges of downsizing and highlights the need for empathy and dignity in tough conversations. Grace offers insightful tips for caregivers navigating resistance and emphasizes the importance of self-care. From practical decluttering strategies to fostering joy during transitions, this conversation is filled with valuable advice for the sandwich generation.

In this insightful discussion, Asha Dornfest, former co-host of Edit Your Life, shares her expertise on nurturing relationships under stress. The conversation dives into the crucial role of communication during tough times, offering practical tips for connection. Asha emphasizes the importance of small acts of kindness and open dialogue to deepen bonds. They also explore the power of surprise, the value of support systems, and the need for gratitude in maintaining positive relationships amidst challenges. Tune in for relatable advice that can transform your interactions!

Dive into an intriguing exploration of complex relationships through four recent reads. Discover how friendship and sibling dynamics create powerful narratives filled with compassion and forgiveness. Two sisters face a bear visitor, showcasing their contrasting approaches to fear and bonding. Additionally, two engaging stories illuminate personal growth and the challenges of friendship amid the trials of college life. Each tale offers rich insights into the beauty and intricacies of human connections.

Wondering about how to parent in a way that increases trust, care, and communication while reducing hovering, distance, and conflict? Christine talks with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg about lighthouse parenting. They discuss the importance of the long view in parenting, hovering vs. preparation, how to handle stumbles, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feeling a bit low? Discover 7 mood-boosting tactics to lift your spirits! Learn how staying hydrated with warm beverages can enhance your wellbeing. Find joy in simple, playful activities and the power of giving back. Delve into creative projects, from DIY to comforting meals like red lentil soup, that bring happiness. Embrace light-hearted fun and personal anecdotes that illustrate the therapeutic effects of these uplifting practices. It’s all about connecting with what makes you feel good!

Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless about how to enact change right now? Christine talks with Dr. Nilanjana Dasgupta about focusing on the power of how we make change at a more immediate, community level, starting right in our neighborhoods. They talk about how to keep going during overwhelming times, how to connect within your neighborhood, the power of storytelling, dealing with performative diversity practices in the workplace, and more. For links and resources, visit the show notes.Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christine shares 5 delightful things from February. For links and resources, visit the show notes.The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christine introduces a new periodic series: “Encore!” episodes won’t just be straight rebroadcasts, they will include fresh tweaks and hacks not in the original episode. Inspired by recent online chatter about her weekend food prep tactics, Christine brings back this weekend food prep episode and adds four encore notes. For links and resources, see the show notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices