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Mini Edit: Books About Resilient Women

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares four wonderfully written stories centered on resilient women. For book links, visit the show notes. Learn more about your ad choices....

How To Nurture Relationships When Time is Tight

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tending to our relationships is important but sometimes it feels impossible to schedule time. In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, C...

Mini Edit: 7 Digital Decluttering Tips

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Overwhelmed by your digital dumpster fire? These 7 digital decluttering tips are all about progress over perfection. For links and resources, visit th...

Connecting to Creativity in Motherhood (with Heidi Fiedler)

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to find space for creativity as a mom? Christine chats with Heidi Fiedler about redefining creativity, grounding your practice, gui...

Mini Edit: March Micro Delights

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares five delightful things. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, whe...

Living with Intention (with Ali Edwards) [Encore!]

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

\Whether it’s due to our current political dumpster fire, overwhelm due to AI—apparently AI “brain fry” is a thing—or just the incessant tid...

Mini Edit: Books Anchored in Women’s Stories

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about 4 compelling books she has read that are anchored in women’s stories. For links, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a sh...

How to Leave a Mess-Free Legacy (with Tracy Hoth)

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eager to get organized in the present and so you avoid burdening your kids with a giant mess? Christine chats with Tracy Hoth about downsizing, empty ...

Mini Edit: 12 Tips for When You’re Feeling Sick

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Simple yet restorative actions to help you muddle through ailments. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form seri...

Minimalist Parenting

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Minimalist Parenting came out 11 years ago and is still quoted and referenced today. In this episode brought forth from the locked archive, Christine ...

Mini Edit: 8 Tasty + Comforting Recipes

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a way to keep your hands busy (and avoid doomscrolling) while connecting to creativity, purpose, and care for others? Try one or more of t...

Why You Don't Need A Budget (with Dana Miranda)

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want financial ease and flow—instead of stress? Christine talks with personal finance educator and author Dana Miranda about reframing your p...

How to Handle Heated Conversations

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to stay grounded and civil? In this conversation brought forward from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tactics to handle heat...

Mini Edit: February Micro Delights

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares five delightful things. For links and resources visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, wher...

Reshaping Your Career (with Reena Ninan)

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about pivoting? Inspired by a series of listener requests about transforming one’s work life—restarting, reshaping, or changing your care...

Mini Edit: 4 Books with Complex Characters

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about four books replete with fascinating characters. For links, see the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit ...

Navigating Big Feelings + Hard Conversations (with Dr. Katie Hurley) [Encore!]

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Everything is a lot right now, especially for parents who are trying to help their kids navigate continued loss and uncertainty. Christine shares fram...

Mini Edit: 5 Tiny Habits I Am Cultivating

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about 5 tiny well-being habits she is cultivating, inspired by the reframe “maintenance is love.” For links and resources, see th...

How to Heal & Thrive in Challenging Times (with Dr. Suzan Song)

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find your way in the world when everything feels on fire? Christine talks with Dr. Suzan Song about reframing instability, the power of pur...

Mini Edit: 5 Nonfiction Book Picks

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares a grab bag of nonfiction books that she has enjoyed. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form se...

Winter Wellness Tips: Food & Drink

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a winter food slump? In this episode brought out of the locked archive, Christine and Asha share six recommendations for food and drink in the seas...

Mini Edit: January Micro Delights

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where ...

What You Need to Know About Menopause (with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with the transition before and after menopause? Christine talks with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas about finding agency both in everyday life ...

Mini Edit: My Favorite Screen Time Busters

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 favorite ways to replace screen time with fun, nourishing activities. For resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a shor...

Winter Wellness Tips: Movement

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to move in the cold temperatures? You’re not alone. In this episode brought out of the locked archive, Christine leads with thoug...

Mini Edit: 3 Feats of Historical Storytelling

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about three books that transported her back in time. For links and related resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short...

How to Build a Better Brain (with Julie Fratantoni, PhD)

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“The human lifespan has doubled, but the brainspan has not. Who wants to live to be 100 if your brain starts declining at 60?” Christine talks wit...

Mini Edit: My New Planning Routine

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine details her new planning practice as it relates to family, relationships, work, home, and hobbies/fun, inspired by a recent conversation wit...

Mini Edit: How to Prioritize Joyful Activities

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In response to a listener request, Christine shares 6 ideas for how to prioritize joyful activities. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Y...

Navigating Holiday Grief + Joy [Reprise!]

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Holidays can be complicated. This reprised episode from 2020 captures a holiday season like no other, but the threads of trying to muddle through and ...

Mini Edit: 4 Thrillers for Your Book List

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares four thrillers she couldn’t put down. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers y...

Simple Planning Systems & Rituals (with Sarah Hart-Unger)

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn’t want more joy and less angst when it comes to their calendar? In this conversation, Christine and Sarah Hart-Unger talk about how to pla...

Mini Edit: Holiday Comfort Foods & Drink

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares six cozy recipes from her recipe binder. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers ...

How to Edit Your Holiday Gift List

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a less stressful way to do holiday gifting? YES. In this episode brought out of the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 practical reco...

Mini Edit: Establishing Caring Holiday Boundaries

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a listener email, Christine shares four ways to edit your holiday gatherings and establish boundaries with care. The Mini Edit is a short...

Mini Edit: November Micro Delights

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from November. For links, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where...

Exploring Shadow Work for Self-Discovery + Healing (with Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC, LPC)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all could benefit from ongoing self-reflection. Christine chats with mental health expert and licensed therapist Jor-El Caraballo about shadow work...

Mini Edit: 3 Books About Forgiveness

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about a trio of books that she couldn’t put down. For links, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit ...

Gratitude in the Hard Seasons (with KC Davis, LPC) [Reprise!]

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hard seasons are ever present. In this incredible reprised episode from 2023, KC Davis talks with Christine about reframing perspectives on gratitude,...

Mini Edit: Disrupting the Holiday “Shoulds”

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares four favorite tactics to help spur your thinking about what steps you can take to create a holiday season that feels true to your val...

Navigating Career & Life Transitions (with Ann Imig)

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to navigate career and life transitions? Based on the volume of requests for this topic in Christine’s mailbag, you are not alone...

Mini Edit: Glass Jar Decanting 101

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about her obsession with glass jar decanting, which feeds the useful practices of recycling and minimizing plastics. She shares jar s...

Phone it in Dinner Ideas [Encore!]

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you enjoy cooking, dinnertime can feel like a slog, especially at certain times of the year. Christine brings back 9 easy dinner ideas from a ...

Mini Edit: October Micro Delights

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from October. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your qu...

Embracing Amateurism (with Karen Walrond)

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to put your interests and curiosity at the center? Christine chats with Karen Walrond about why it is important to embrace amateurism witho...

Mini Edit: 4 Things I’m Cultivating

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst reflection around her birthday, Christine shares four things she is cultivating this year. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your...

Mini Edit: 3 Compelling Historical Books

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about three dramatic stories (that she couldn’t put down!) based on real people. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Y...

Everyday Stress Management Tactics

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The collective exhaustion and stress is no joke. In this episode brought out from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share eight immediate tactics...

Mini Edit: Why Making Photo Books is Delightful

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about 5 unexpected discoveries in making photo books for her kids for the first time. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit...

Transforming Toddlerhood + Beyond (with Devon Kuntzman)

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The toddler years don’t have the best reputation, and it’s time to reframe the narrative. Christine talks with Devon Kuntzman about using positive...

Mini Edit: September Micro Delights

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from September. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your ...

College Application Reality Check [Encore!]

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fall can be an incredibly stressful time of year for high school seniors if they are considering college as a future path. Christine shares eight tips...

Mini Edit: 10 Re-entry Tips

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 10 tactics that help with establishing boundaries, tackling small goals, and engaging in loving touchpoints amidst re-entry. Visit th...

What You Need to Know About Your Cycle (with Dr. Sarah Hill)

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel crappy before getting your period? Christine chats with Dr. Sarah Hill about the biological explanation for feeling depleted in the second...

Mini Edit: 6 Lessons About Creativity

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares lessons learned in the nearly 20 years since leaving academia to forge a creative career. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from...

Parenting Passionate Kids

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a kid who is intensely passionate about an activity? Are you struggling with the demands and expectations as a result? In this episode bro...

Mini Edit: Bulk + Batch Prepping 101

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about the life changing magic of bulk and batch prepping, including six examples from her kitchen. The Mini Edit is a short-form ser...

Living Intentionally & Minimizing Consumption (with Laura Fenton)

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to live small (or smaller) in a consumer world? Christine chats with Laura Fenton, author of “The Little Book of Living Small.” They...

Navigating School Achievement Pressure

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new school year, and with that can come pressure. In this episode brought out from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share about the cha...

Mini Edit: August Micro Delights

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from August. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your que...

Making the Most of Life (with Casey Brown)

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be inspired to live life with frankness, thoughtfulness, humor, and love for your family and community? Christine chats with Casey Brown, a pa...

Mini Edit: Glorious Witch Update

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares an update on what's growing and what she's brewing. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine K...

Creating Intentional Space (with Lizzie Johnson)

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time is the most scarce resource, especially when you have young kids and are an independent business owner. Christine chats with bakery owner Lizzie ...

Mini Edit: A Simple, Low-Bar Holistic Daily Practice

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about a simple daily practice that can help you feel like you have made holistic progress in life in a half hour or less. The Mini E...

Being in the Moment (with Amy Joyce)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to be in the moment when life feels a little (or a lot) chaotic? Christine digs into this question with former Washington Post journali...

Mini Edit: 4 Books About Family Dynamics

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares her thoughts on 4 books about family dynamics. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh an...

Elevating Others + Manifesting Lightness (with Roxanna Sarmiento)

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does life look like when you are focused on elevating others? (Spoiler alert: pretty amazing.) Christine talks with Roxanna Sarmiento about her w...

Mini Edit: July Micro Delights

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from July. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your quest...

Mini Edit: 15 High-Impact Life Skills to Teach Kids

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares her favorite “go the distance” life skills, curated from her and Asha Dornfest’s viral list of 100 chores you can teach kids in...

Anchoring Into Real Life (with Sarah Powers)

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for inspiration to reduce your digital connections in favor of IRL ones? Christine talks with Sarah Powers about her digital disconnec...

Mini Edit: Basement Micro Goals

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 decluttering and 4 organizational basement micro goals. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Chris...

Cultivating Relationships + Community (with Natasha Nicholes)

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to be inspired to cultivate life on the daily? Christine chats with Natasha Nicholes, who has transformed her neighborhood in Chicago to...

Mini Edit: Morning Micro Gardening

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about an accidental discovery + 4 tips that have led to a lot of daily joy, especially when the weather doesn’t always cooperate. F...

Summer of Small Delights [Encore!]

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The little things are the big things. Christine shares her original 10 summer small delights, then follows with an update on what she is prioritizing ...

Why + How to Build Community (with Katherine Goldstein)

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building your community is a lot more accessible than you might think. Christine talks with Katherine Goldstein about the power of investing in commun...

Mini Edit: Visioning + Manifesting the Future

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the prompt, “What do I want my everyday life to look like when I’m in my 60s, 70s, and 80s?” Christine shares 5 visions she has for ...

Tiny Moments of Self-Love [Encore!]

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in need of some compassion and care? Christine shares 10 examples of tiny moments of self-love (originally shared in 2022 when she was in a ve...

Mini Edit: How To Feel Better in Your Body Right Now

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes references to abusive relationships, suicide, and disordered eating. Please take care and feel free to pass on ...

Navigating Parenting Imbalances + Double Standards (with Mary Catherine Starr)

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you have a partner who is a competent, functional human being, imbalances and double standards are common. Christine talks with Mary Catherine...

Mini Edit: How To Enjoy + Support Libraries

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 8 reasons to love libraries and how to support this crucial community resource. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The M...

Mini Edit: May Micro Delights

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from May. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Lif...

Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics [Encore!]

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to stay connected to your friendships? Christine shares 8 friendship reboot tactics followed by 4 encore notes related to making social gat...

Mini Edit: How to Ease End-of-School-Year Chaos

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 8 tactics to manage the logistical end-of-school year chaos so you can enjoy the actual moments. For links, visit the show notes. Th...

Raising Awe-Seekers (with Deborah Farmer Kris)

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that awe has superpowers? Christine chats with Deborah Farmer Kris, a former educator turned child development expert and author of “Ra...

Mini Edit: 4 Page Turners

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares four books that she couldn’t put down. For links, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life,...

Navigating Challenges + Insecurities

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in a moment of struggle or dealing with imposter syndrome? Christine and Asha share 7 tips for navigating challenges and insecurities. For lin...

Mini Edit: 6 Adulting Life Lessons

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 6 life lessons that she hopes will help you along your journey of less FOMO and insecurity, and more authenticity. The Mini Edit is ...

How To Let Kids Go and Embrace What's Next (with Meagan Francis)

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does the prospect of moving from having your arms full of kids to being hands free worry you? Christine chats with Meagan Francis about “lasts” wi...

Mini Edit: April Micro Delights

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from April. For resources mentioned in this episode visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series f...

How to Declutter with Kids

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with the volume of kid stuff? Christine and Asha share 9 tips for how to declutter with kids in a way that is respectful and compas...

Mini Edit: Dismantling Fitness Narratives

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares how she addressed and reframed 7 barriers to entry in order to dismantle fitness narratives. The Mini Edit is a short-form series fr...

Holistic Home Organization (with Ashley Hines)

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overwhelmed by how to make changes to your home that align with how you truly want to live? Christine chats with holistic home organizer Ashley Hines ...

Mini Edit: Gardening Plans + Newbie Tips

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine is fired up to experiment in the dirt this spring. She shares about her gardening plans for the spring and summer, plus four newbie tips. F...

Why I Love Clothing Rental [Encore!]

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered about clothing rental? Christine has rented since the fall of 2022 to the exclusion of buying clothes, with the exception of un...

Mini Edit: 4 Ways to Shift Noticing Patterns and Actions

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 4 ways to shift noticing patterns and actions as a way to let go of aggravations and nurture relationships. For links and resources v...

Disrupting Traditional Fashion Advice + Finding Your Authentic Style (with Dacy Gillespie)

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of feeling less than, simply existing in your body? Christine talks with Dacy Gillespie about body acceptance and drawing awareness to o...

Mini Edit: March Micro Delights

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 5 delightful things from March. For links and resources, visit the show notes. The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Li...

How to Talk + Learn About Race (with Amber Coleman-Mortley)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all need need to do the work, and will be better for it. Christine talks with Amber Coleman-Mortley, who maintains a frame of you don’t know what...

Mini Edit: The Power of Seasons Within Seasons

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares five reasons why she believes it is powerful to narrow the scope of focus within typical seasons of life—for example, childhood, yo...

Helping Seniors Transition with Compassion (with Grace Rehman)

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you part of the sandwich generation, working to support a senior with a transition? Christine talks with Grace Rehman about how to compassionately...