

Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space
Christine Koh
Overwhelmed by "shoulds"? Struggle with perfectionism and boundary setting? Feel like you don't have time for the things you actually want to do? 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. Hosted by Christine Koh (+ Asha Dornfest 2015 to 2021).
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Dec 12, 2024 • 40min
Digital Decluttering Tactics (with Amanda Jefferson)
In this engaging chat, Amanda Jefferson, a tech and productivity coach and co-host of the Good Enough-ish podcast, shares insights on digital decluttering. She highlights the messy realities of digital files and discusses effective strategies for organizing them. Topics include the importance of strong password security, tools for managing digital photos, and practical tips for consolidating services. Amanda also emphasizes the value of prioritizing joy alongside efficient digital organization. Get ready to tackle your digital clutter!

Dec 9, 2024 • 8min
Mini Edit: Favorite Clutter-Free Gifts
Christine shares her favorite clutter-free options, handmade or bought, across a variety of categories.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

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Dec 5, 2024 • 41min
Intentional Living Tactics (with Shira Gill)
In this episode, Shira Gill, author of "Lifestyled," shares her holistic approaches to decluttering and organization. She discusses how intentional living can help combat burnout and enhance well-being. Shira emphasizes minimizing input volume and establishing systems for daily life, particularly for parents. The conversation also covers balancing family relationships, managing household harmony, and the significance of setting realistic goals. Listeners will find practical tips for improving mental clarity and fostering personal connections.

Dec 2, 2024 • 9min
Mini Edit: How To Efficiently Tackle Adulting Tasks
Christine shares 5 tips for tackling simple yet onerous feeling adulting tasks.LINKS:
Instagram Stories highlight on Friday adulting
Todoist
Mini Edit: How To Use Todoist
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

Nov 25, 2024 • 8min
Mini Edit: November Micro Delights
Christine shares 5 delightful things from November. See the show notes for links.LINKS:
My Journey to Becoming a Glorious Witch
Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide by Rosemary Gladstar
Peaceful Kitchen by Catherine Perez
Once Upon a Chef homemade Caesar salad dressing
Ursa Major Green Slate Mineral Polish
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

Nov 21, 2024 • 41min
Getting Unstuck From Overthinking (with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona)
Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, an expert in helping overachievers overcome fear-driven struggles, joins Christine to explore the pitfalls of overthinking. They discuss how to identify personal purpose, tackle perfectionism, and embrace uncertainty. Dr. Ona shares techniques to boost mindfulness and decision-making, emphasizing the significance of aligning choices with personal values. Listeners learn practical strategies, like ‘uncertainty workouts,’ to cultivate resilience and move beyond the paralysis of overthinking toward a more authentic life.

Nov 18, 2024 • 7min
Mini Edit: Reducing Decluttering Mental Load
Discover effective strategies to lighten the mental load of decluttering. Personal experiences are shared, including tackling basement clutter and utilizing the Todoist app for organized lists. Get practical tips on tracking items for sale, managing donations, and sorting seasonal goods. A heartwarming success story highlights the impact of donating clothes to a local initiative, inspiring listeners to take action.

Nov 14, 2024 • 33min
How to Reduce Entertaining Pressure
In this episode from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tips for reducing entertaining pressure. Christine also shares about the recent delight of a food demo from a friend (in advance of which she did not tidy a thing).For links and related episodes, 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

Nov 11, 2024 • 12min
Mini-Edit: What To Do Post-Election
Following the election, resilience takes center stage as the conversation delves into six actionable recommendations. Emphasizing self-care, listeners discover stress management techniques like puzzles and the importance of hydration. Mindful strategies for healthier social media use are discussed to foster positive mental health. Community connections are highlighted, encouraging outreach and intergenerational discussions on civic values. Transforming despair into action has never felt more essential!

Nov 7, 2024 • 43min
Realistic Time Management Tactics (with Kelly Nolan)
Join attorney-turned-time management strategist Kelly Nolan as she shares her Bright Method system for achieving clarity and reducing stress. Discover how to tactfully navigate holiday time management while protecting personal space. Kelly discusses the importance of weekly planning and setting boundaries to enhance productivity. She also highlights the concept of 'time creep' in daily routines, offering practical advice on balancing professional roles with parenting. Tune in for insights that empower you to reclaim your time!


