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

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

In this episode, Christine dives into eight impactful strategies for nurturing community connections. She shares personal challenges of maintaining relationships in a busy life and reflects on the importance of engaging with others after periods of disconnection. The discussion emphasizes setting intentions for local involvement and volunteer work, while also addressing the intricacies of community dynamics in today's world. Listeners are encouraged to actively participate in local events to strengthen their ties and foster meaningful connections.

Traci Thomas, host of the book podcast "The Stacks" and an NPR contributor, joins the discussion to share her insights on reading. They explore how to overcome book slumps and the joy reading brings to life. Traci shares her practical strategies for fitting reading into a busy schedule, emphasizing audiobooks and manageable goals. They also highlight the importance of diverse reading materials and community, such as book clubs, while delving into engaging new recommendations. Plus, discover productivity hacks to enhance your reading experience!

Christine shares about a simple tactic to redirect crappy mojo, and six observations that resulted. For links and related 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