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Modern Homemaking I Mindset and Methods for Happier, Healthier Homes

Modern Homemaking I Mindset and Methods for Happier, Healthier Homes

By: Christy from The Common Nest
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Welcome to Modern Homemaking, the podcast for those who care deeply about their homes, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by them. If you’re carrying the mental load, managing routines and clutter, navigating expectations, and trying to create calm in the middle of real life, this show is for you. I’m Christy, from The Common Nest, and for over twenty years I’ve been researching, practicing, and supporting others to create happier, healthier homes through a holistic approach. Homemaking is more than cleaning or decorating. It’s about mindset, emotional wellbeing, routines, boundaries, and the invisible systems shaping your daily life. Each week, we explore the mindset, motivation, and practical methods that help you overcome overwhelm and create a home you truly love. From decluttering and routines to seasonal living, decorating. Here we are redefining modern homemaking and looking at the whole picture, because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. If you’re ready for home without hustle, calm, clarity, and a space that supports you as much as you support everyone else, you’re in the right place. Your path to a happier, healthier home begins here. Welcome home!Christy from The Common Nest Personal Development Personal Success
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  • 114 - The Hidden Clutter Nobody Talks About: Time Clutter and the Overscheduled Life

    114 - The Hidden Clutter Nobody Talks About: Time Clutter and the Overscheduled Life
    May 29 2026
    We talk a lot about clutter in the homemaking world, the piles on the counter, the overflowing closets, the junk drawer that haunts us. But what about the clutter that doesn't show up in your home at all? What about the clutter hiding in your calendar?In this episode, we're diving into one of the most overlooked forms of clutter I teach inside the Holistic Home Method - time clutter. And I'm sharing a very personal story about a decision our family made a few years ago that gave us back something we didn't even realize we'd lost: margin, presence, and the kind of ordinary days that actually feel like home.This episode is for you if you've ever:Said yes to something and immediately felt heavier for itWatched your family move through life at a pace that left everyone depletedWondered why your home still feels chaotic even when the physical clutter is under controlFelt the pull of FOMO when you tried to simplify your scheduleSensed that something needs to go, but felt guilty even considering itWe'll explore:The three H's of clutter inside the Holistic Home Method (Head, Heart, and Home) and where time clutter fits inWhy time clutter is so hard to recognize, and what makes it different from other kinds of clutterThe story of how our family let go of spring sports, and what happened when we didHow overscheduling shows up in your mind, your emotions, and your home all at onceA simple four-step process for releasing time clutter with intention and without guiltWhy the margin you create might be the most important thing you give your family this seasonWhether you're running on empty from a schedule that never seems to slow down, or you're in a quieter season and wondering if you're doing enough, this episode is here to remind you that a full calendar is not the same thing as a full life.You are allowed to let something go. You are allowed to protect the white space. And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your home is simply to stop filling it with more.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Home Starts Within Guide - Free Resource https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/withinJoin the Clutter Clearing Challenge: A 3-part workshop to help you clear clutter mentally, emotionally, and physically https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/clutterclearingLet’s Connect!If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛Work with Christy:Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.Don't know where to start? Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30minFind out more about The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichomeLooking for personalized support? Check out:Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhomeWant to grow in a community?Join the Holistic Home Membership: https://www.thecommonnest.com/membershipYou can find more from The Common Nest here:Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/
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    36 mins
  • 113 - What Do You Do All Day? The Invisible Work and Mental Load of Homemaking

    113 - What Do You Do All Day? The Invisible Work and Mental Load of Homemaking
    May 22 2026
    We talk a lot about why home feels hard. We troubleshoot the systems, we tweak the routines, we reorganize the spaces. But so often, the real reason home feels heavy has nothing to do with any of that, and everything to do with something far less visible.In this episode, we're talking about the invisible work of home. The mental load. The endless, always-running, never-fully-acknowledged effort that goes into managing a home and family, and why it is so much more than the sum of its tasks.We're starting with a story you're probably going to recognize: two days spent going through my kids' closets for the seasonal clothing swap. On the surface, it sounds like a simple task. But when you look at everything underneath it, the tracking, the anticipating, the relational awareness, the years of accumulated knowledge, it starts to look a lot more like what it actually is. Real work. Skilled work. Work that deserves to be seen.This episode is for you if you:Have ever been asked "what do you do all day?" and didn't know how to answerFeel exhausted in a way you can't quite explain or justifyCarry most of the mental load in your home and are starting to feel the weight of itWork outside the home and still somehow manage to hold everything together inside it tooHave dismissed your own exhaustion because the work you do doesn't come with recognition or a paycheckWe'll explore:What the mental load actually is, and why it's so hard to see, even for the person carrying itA real-life example broken down layer by layer, so you can start to recognize it in your own lifeWhy the work of homemaking has genuine value, whether or not anyone acknowledges itWhy sharing or outsourcing the load isn't a nice to have, but rather a necessityWhat shifts when you finally stop calling it "just life" and start calling it what it isWhether you're a full-time homemaker, a working mom, or somewhere in between, this episode is here to remind you that the reason home feels hard is not because you're failing. It's because you're carrying something real. And you deserve a home that supports you.You're not behind. You're not weak. You're not doing it wrong. You're doing an enormous amount of work that mostly goes unseen and today, we're going to see it.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Home Starts Within Guide - Free Resource https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/withinMindset & Motivation Guide https://thecommonnest.myflodesk.com/buymmguideLet’s Connect!If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛Work with Christy:Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.Don't know where to start? Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30minFind out more about The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichomeLooking for personalized support? Check out:Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhomeWant to grow in a community?Join the Holistic Home Membership: https://www.thecommonnest.com/membershipYou can find more from The Common Nest here:Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/
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    31 mins
  • 112 - What Is a Holistic Home? The Five Foundations Every Modern Homemaker Needs to Know

    112 - What Is a Holistic Home? The Five Foundations Every Modern Homemaker Needs to Know
    May 15 2026
    What does it actually mean to create home holistically and why does it matter so much for modern homemakers? In this episode, we're going back to the foundations. If you've ever felt like you're working hard at home but still feel like something is off, this one is for you.We're unpacking what holistic homemaking really is, why home has a bigger impact on our wellbeing than most of us realize, and how the Five Foundations of Home, the modern homemaking framework at the heart of everything I teach, can help you move from overwhelmed to genuinely supported.This episode is for you if you've ever:Felt like you're doing all the things at home, but still feel behindTried a new system or routine, only to watch it fall apart within weeksSensed that something is off in your home, but couldn't quite put your finger on whatWondered why surface-level fixes never seem to create lasting changeWanted a clearer, more connected way to approach your home and homemakingWe'll explore:Why home contributes to our wellbeing more than we often give it credit forThe five most common challenges modern homemakers face, and why they're all connectedWhat it actually means to create home holistically, and why it changes everythingAn overview of the Five Foundations of Home: Mindset & Motivation, Release & Reset, Plans & Routines, Design & Décor, and Cyclical LivingWhy a whole-home approach works when patchwork fixes don'tWhether you're brand new to holistic homemaking or you've been circling this idea for a while, this episode will give you a clear framework for understanding your home and yourself in a whole new way.Because your home is meant to support you. And when it isn't, that's not a personal failure. It's a signal that something in the system needs attention. Let's figure out what that is together.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizLet’s Connect!If you loved this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @thecommonnest. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need support in creating a home that feels good. 💛Work with Christy:Please reach out if you’d like to explore how we can work together to create a happier, healthier home with a holistic approach.Don't know where to start? Take the Holistic Home QUIZ https://www.thecommonnest.com/quizBook a FREE Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/tcn-christy/30minFind out more about The Holistic Home Method: https://www.thecommonnest.com/holistichomeLooking for personalized support? Check out:Love Your Home: https://www.thecommonnest.com/loveyourhomeWant to grow in a community?Join the Holistic Home Membership: https://www.thecommonnest.com/membershipYou can find more from The Common Nest here:Website: https://www.thecommonnest.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonnest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonnest/
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    29 mins
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