Simplify, Organize, and Thrive
by Nicole Callahan, The Maximizing Momma
The Truth About Clutter and Disorganization
About this podcast
The Simplify, Organize, and Thrive podcast is a deep dive into what it takes to overhaul the mess, simplify the clutter and get organized so you can reduce your mental load and have quality time with your family. Hosted by Nicole, The Maximizing Momma, a mom of 4 who spent years wading through the chaos, living on fast food, and always running late because her house was a wreck and it impacted every other area of her life.
With health issues and a busy life, it was crucial for Nicole to get her house in order for her own peace of mind and sanity. After many years of trying everything, she finally uncovered a series of methods that helped her home run like a well-oiled machine. Now, she's honored to share what she's learned so you, too, can have a home and life where you can thrive instead of always having to clean up after everyone.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 74 episodes
- The Truth About Clutter and Disorganization · 26 minIn this episode, Nicole breaks down the four stages of home organization and how to finally get your home running smoothly so you can reduce your mental load and have quality…
- What Everyone Gets Wrong About Getting Organized · 12 minIn this episode, Nicole shares why all the bins, labels, and color-coded systems in the world won’t fix a messy home. You’ll learn the real reasons your house keeps getting…
- Why Bins, Checklists, and Cleaning Schedules Don't Give You a Tidy Home · 17 minYou’ve bought bins and baskets, you’ve downloaded decluttering checklists, and you’ve tried cleaning schedules, but your house still doesn’t stay tidy. In this episode, find out…
- Organizing Secrets for Messy Homes · 47 minListen to the masterclass replay for 3 steps to clean up the mess and clear out the clutter so you can finally have an organized home. 🏠🔁 Reset Your Home and Lighten Your Mental…
- When Your House is Tidy One Day and Trashed the Next · 13 minIn this episode, we're uncovering the real reason your house keeps getting cluttered, why the mess keeps coming back, and why tidying, decluttering, and organizing isn't working…
- Why Your Kitchen Should Be the First Place You Declutter · 14 minFeeling overwhelmed by clutter but not sure where to start? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly why your kitchen is the best place to begin when you’re ready to simplify your…
- A New Era: What’s Changing, What’s Staying the Same, and What This Means for You · 21 minWhen I started my business as The Maximizing Momma, I was deep in the thick of mom life, overflowing laundry, and trying to balance it all. But as my kids grew, I grew too. And…
- Your Tidy Home Shortcut · 24 minNot all clutter is the same and that's why your house keeps getting cluttered. In this episode, Nicole shares what's coming over the next two months, the Big 3 Messes, a simple…
- How to Stop the Endless Mess When the Clutter Keeps Coming Back · 17 minAre you always cleaning, tidying, and decluttering your home, but never getting ahead? This episode explains why the clutter keeps coming back and 3 simple steps to start to…
- Discover Your Clutter Blind Spot · 19 minFeeling overwhelmed by clutter? Discover your clutter blind spot in just 5 minutes and get personalized tips to finally take control of your home. 🤔🔎 Take the quiz and find out…
- How to Overhaul Your Messy Home · 1 h 14 minLearn the 4-stage roadmap for overhauling the mess, clearing your clutter, and taking back your home even if it's a total mess and you don't know where to start. 📦🏆 Make…
- The Formula for How to Know Where to Declutter First · 28 minWhen it comes to taking charge of your home, where you should start will be different for everyone depending on the shape of your household. In this episode, Nicole shares her…
- Where Should You Start Decluttering · 16 minIf you have ever wondered where to start decluttering, it's probably because you have a combination of messes and clutter that are making your house look cluttered and chaotic…
- Prioritizing Your Health When Life Feels Hard · 20 minIn this episode, Nicole shares some updates on where she's been, how she's taking care of herself during the hardest year of her life, and some exciting updates that are coming…
- Breathing Room Challenge Day Four · 1 h 9 minHave you tried getting organized, only for your house to get cluttered all over again? The secret to staying organized lies in the Organized Trifecta. In this episode, you'll…
- Breathing Room Challenge Day 3 · 59 minFind out how to easily ditch and demolish the true clutter from your entire house without making a bigger mess and without taking up all of your time. In this episode, we go over…
- Breathing Room Challenge Day 2 · 1 h 31 minHave you ever felt like you can't get started decluttering because you don't know what to do with the things you want to keep, you don't have room for them, or you're having…
- Breathing Room Challenge Day 1 · 1 h 2 minLearn a simple way to get more breathing room by overhauling the everyday messes that keep getting left out around your house. 🙏🏻✌🏻 Want to have a peaceful, organized home in…
- Why Tackling Your Home in Phases Makes it Easy to Get a Tidy, Peaceful Home · 16 minIf there's no rhyme or reason behind when you're decluttering, organizing, and tidying certain spaces in your home, you're going to be stuck in an endless cycle, spinning your…
- The Step Zero that Needs to Come Before Decluttering · 14 minIf your house keeps getting messy week after week, decluttering is ❌ not the solution. There's a step zero that needs to come first BEFORE you focus on clearing your clutter…







