Simple Purposeful Living Podcast

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

This week’s episode is a special one because I invited my sister into the “studio” (aka my closet) while she was in town for my book launch. We hit record and talk about what it’s like living far apart, her life as a twin mom, the impact of therapy, our Chick-fil-A orders, and how we navigate not always agreeing on politics while still learning from and respecting each other. It’s honest, funny, and a little emotional in the best way. I also share a bit about Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life, which just released and is officially out in the world. If you love this podcast, the book is like sitting down for a longer chat with me, full of encouragement and simple, practical ways to create more balance, clarity, and purpose without overhauling your life. If you’re in the mood to laugh, maybe tear up, and enjoy a real sister conversation, this episode is for you. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Order Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life (Erin's New Book) Here: https://amzn.to/4rZix0s 🌟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

If your home feels like it’s constantly one step away from chaos and you don’t have the time or energy for a full-on overhaul, this episode is for you. Today I’m sitting down with Emily Counts from Small Stuff Counts, and she is such a breath of fresh air when it comes to organizing real homes for real life. Emily is a working mom of two who truly gets the juggle, and she shares how small, intentional changes can make your home function better without chasing impossible Pinterest standards. We talk about why starting small matters, especially when you’re overwhelmed or craving a fresh start. Emily shares practical ways to tackle the little daily annoyances that quietly drain your energy, from smoother mornings to easier routines, and why those tiny tweaks often make a bigger impact than trying to organize an entire room in one weekend. If you’ve ever thought you’re “not organized enough” or that your house just doesn’t work for you, I hope this episode encourages you. Emily reminds us that organization isn’t about perfection, it’s about creating a home that supports your family, your rhythms, and what matters most right now. This is one of those episodes that will leave you feeling inspired to make one small change and trust that it really does add up. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://amzn.to/4rZix0s 👉Check out Emily on social media! You can find her on Instagram @smallstuffemily, on Facebook at smallstuffcounts, and TikTok @smallstuffemily! 👉Also check out her Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilyCounts%20 👉The Busy Mom's Guide to Finding Time for Organizing FREEBIE 👉Emily’s Website: https://smallstuffcounts.com/ 👉If you want makeup that brings out your natural glow instead of hiding it, Jones Road is the way to go. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use code SIMPLE at checkout. Just head to jonesroadbeauty.com and use code SIMPLE at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. 🌟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

Today I’m sitting down with Wynne Elder for a refreshing, honest conversation about creating rhythms that support your real life, not an idealized one. Wynne shares her heart for helping moms move from constantly reacting to their days to living with intention, and why the small, ordinary choices we make each day quietly shape the life we’re building. We talk about seasons of life, how to recognize the one you’re in, and why naming a season can bring so much peace, especially when things feel hard or overwhelming. Wynne also gets very practical, walking us through simple weekly and family rhythms that reduce mental load, create more rest, and help weekends actually feel restful. From “clearing the decks” before the weekend to building systems your kids can grow into, this episode is full of doable ideas. We also dive into mindset, loving the life you have, taking breaks from social media, and giving yourself permission to slow down. If you’re heading into a new season and craving more calm, clarity, and intention in your days, this conversation will encourage you and leave you with simple tweaks you can start using right away. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉To see more content from Wynne, be sure to check her out on Instagram @wynneelder! 👉You can also see more from her on Substack at https://substack.com/@wynneelder. 👉Lastly, be sure to get Wynne’s Family Binder Freebie to help with your organization this year! 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://amzn.to/4rZix0s 🌟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