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Preparing For The Empty Nest (with Meagan Francis)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The empty nest can feel like it comes on suddenly, despite the fact that it takes many years. Christine chats with Meagan Francis about supporting kid...

Mini Edit: October Micro Delights

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares five micro delights from October. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or comment on a post on Facebo...

How To Help Teens Thrive (with Dr. Ken Ginsburg)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we best support teens in their development? Christine talks to Dr. Ken Ginsburg about flipping the script on raising teens, supporting teens in...

Mini Edit: Taming Reusable Container Clutter

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about the process she developed to finally tame reusable container clutter. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmai...

Pursuing A Life of Good Work (with Danielle Coke Balfour)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we show up to do good work while respecting the many complex dimensions of our humanity? Christine talks with artist, activist, and author Dan...

Mini Edit: The Magic of Kitchen Batch Prepping

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about the magic of kitchen batch prepping. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or comment on a post ...

Mini Edit: My 13-Week Calendar System

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about how poster board changed her calendaring life. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or comment ...

How To Talk To Kids About Anything (with Robyn Silverman, PhD)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with conversations with your kids? Christine chats with author and podcaster Dr. Robyn Silverman about key communication tips, identit...

Mini Edit: How To Get Kids Functional In the Kitchen

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares 7 tips for how to get kids functional in the kitchen. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or comment...

The 30-50% Decluttering Target Report

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for a satisfying approach to micro decluttering? Christine shares the results of her experiment testing out a 30-50% decluttering target...

Mini Edit: Puzzle Tips & Recommendations

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine responds to a listener question about puzzle sourcing, materials, and approach. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail....

Organized Living Solutions (with Shira Gill)

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it important for your home to be a living, breathing reflection of you and your values? Christine chats with Shira Gill—a bestselling author,...

Mini Edit: Minimalist Packing Tips

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares her top minimalist packing tips. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or comment on a post on Faceboo...

Editing Out Extracurricular Pressure

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go against the tide of overscheduling or extracurricular expectations? In a conversation from the closed archive, Christine and Asha talk a...

Mini Edit: How To Be A Good Human Being on the Sidelines

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares tips for being a good supporter on the sidelines of kids sporting events. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gmail....

Growing Up In Public (with Devorah Heitner, PhD)

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we best help kids navigate growing up in public, especially if parents and caregivers have overstepped on privacy issues? Christine talks with ...

Fall Edits (+ A New Decluttering Target)

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a couple of months deep in the emotional and mental decluttering zone, Christine is ready to tackle her house chaos, with a refined lens on what...

Mini Edit: Trader Joe’s Quick Meal + Snack Favorites

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares her favorites from Trader Joe’s, with a lens towards quick meals and snacks since the fall is often chaotic. Send your questions to...

Work From Home Productivity Tips (with Sarah Powers)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get things done when you are surrounded by a relentless run of household tasks? Christine and Sarah Powers talk about to-do lists, prioriti...

Mini Edit: Easing College Transitions

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about how she and her college freshman stayed connected through the challenging transition. Send your questions to Christine at edity...

A New Beginning

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded from an unprecedented week-long creative and restorative retreat with herself, Christine shares about a recent leap into uncertainty and what...

Mini Edit: School Lunch Life Skills

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares tips on how to get kids in the school lunch making game. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or comm...

Prioritizing Joy + Optimism (with Katherine Center)

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all could use more joy in life. Christine chats with best-selling novelist Katherine Center about positive vs. negative valence theory, why priorit...

Mini Edit: Talking To Kids About Death + Afterlife

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “What do you tell the kids about the afterlife, what happens after you die, etc.” Send your questions to Christine...

Mini Edit: Quick Mood Boost Ideas

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the listener question, “What are your best quick mood boosts?” Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or...

Raising Middle Schoolers (with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC)

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Middle school isn’t always easy, but it’s also a time where kids can develop superpowers. Christine chats with licensed clinical professional coun...

Mini Edit: Favorite Baking Tools

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about the baking tools that make her life happier and easier. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or...

Untangling Overparenting (with Jessica Lahey)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Figuring out how to step back in a culture of involvement is hard but doable. Christine chats with educator and author Jessica Lahey about letting go ...

Mini Edit: Identifying The Best Time To Exercise

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine addresses a question from a listener about when to prioritize movement during the day. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@...

Cultivating Hobbies + Interests

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prioritizing curiosity and learning through everyday interests is powerful. Christine asked her community “What hobbies/passion projects light you u...

Mini Edit: Embracing Role Shifts

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of a listener/reader, Christine shares an essay about embracing changing roles with your kids as they grow. Send your questions to Chri...

Learning To Compromise Well (with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Compromise doesn’t mean giving in or giving up. Christine talks with Jonathan Baxter, LMHC, about how to identify what kind of compromiser you are, ...

Mini Edit: Three Books For Your Booklist

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Juneteenth, Christine shares three incredible books for your booklist. Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or D...

Summer of Small Delights

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all deserve a life that involves more joy and ease. Christine shares how she will be reorienting, calibrating, and crafting her personal and work l...

Mini Edit: Favorite Baking Soda Hacks

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we move into the season of stink, Christine shares about her favorite uses for baking soda. Send your questions to Christine at edityourlifeshow@gm...

Raising Teenagers (with Mary Dell Harrington)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parents often think that once kids become teenagers and are more independent, they need you less, but they actually need you more than ever. Christine...

Mini Edit: My Simple Holistic Wellness Tracker

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about the new holistic wellness tracker she developed and has been using with great delight since mid-April. Send your questions to C...

Finding Adult Friendships + Community (with Melody Warnick)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you forge new relationships amidst life shifts? Christine chats with author Melody Warnick about place attachment, how to align your location t...

Making Space for Passion Projects

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make space for passion projects, especially when there isn’t a monetary goal or your partner isn’t supportive of your endeavors? Christ...

Mini Edit: Favorite Family Games

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “What are your favorite family games?” Send your questions to Christine at [email protected] or DM or com...

How To Deal With Difficult People (with Kristen Howerton, MFT)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Because we live among people, it’s inevitable that some of them will be difficult. Christine talks with therapist Kristen Howerton about how to hand...

Mini Edit: How To Handle Food Allergies

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do you handle food allergies with kids, navigating school functions, birthday parties, and other situations?”...

Advocating For Your Needs At Work (with Leslie Forde)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The workplace has changed a lot over the last few years. It’s also become more complicated given that work and home life is more blended than ever. ...

Mini Edit: Finding New Books To Read

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do you get out of a book rut or find your next book?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: Christine’s essay Making a c...

The Power of Expressing Gratitude (with Nancy Davis Kho)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude has the power to heal and delight. Christine talks with Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter o...

Mini Edit: Simple Skincare Routines

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “What is your skincare routine?” For the links to the products Christine talks about, head to the show notes. The ...

Tackling Dreaded or Mundane Tasks

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is just so much minutia in life. Christine talks about how she tackles dreaded or mundane tasks with intention and an efficiency lens, so she ca...

Mini Edit: How To Use Todoist

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do you use Todoist?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: Todoist productivity app Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics Pe...

Guilt-Free Decluttering (with Tracy McCubbin)

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Decluttering often feels overwhelming, but it can be simple, especially when you address your emotional blocks. Christine and professional declutter T...

Mini Edit: Handling College Admissions Feelings

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do I handle all of the feelings around college results?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: Christine’s Substack essa...

Finding Your Fringe Hours (with Jessica Turner)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you claim space and time in your life, you have an opportunity to use that space to beautiful effect. Christine talks with author and digital con...

Mini Edit: Gluten-Free Favorites

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “Can you share ideas for gluten-free mealtime options?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: Weekend Food Prep Winter Comfor...

The Power of Cognitive Reframing

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shifting your perspective is powerful. Inspired by a listener’s letter about the power of pivoting, Christine shares about her journey with cognitiv...

Mini Edit: How To Handle Chores

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do you handle chores?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: How To Get Kids To Do Chores How to Teach Kids Life Skills ...

Letting Go of the Hero Role

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all need reminders that we don’t need to do it all. Inspired by a listener's voice memo about the power of creating intentional pauses in life an...

Mini Edit: Toxic Friendships

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do you move on from a toxic friendship?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: Reviving & Rethinking Friendships  Simpl...

Identifying Your Values

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The reason it’s important to think about and articulate your values is that they will help you edit your life. Christine shares about her key values...

Mini Edit: DIY Fire Starters

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do you make homemade fire starters?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: 100% cotton makeup pads Soy wax The Mini Edi...

Managing Anxiety with Self-Awareness & Compassion (with Morra Aarons-Mele)

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find traction and move forward in the face of anxiety? Christine chats with award-winning speaker, author (including the new book, “The A...

Mini Edit: Beginning Sex Ed Conversations

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “What are the first sex ed conversations I should have with my kid?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: Simple + Compassion...

Favorite Things Right Now

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine shares about her current favorite things spanning home, entertainment, work, beauty, and apparel. She also talks about a new short-form Edit...

Mini Edit: Movement Routine Reboot

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine answers the question, “How do you recommend getting back into a movement routine?” LINKS/RELATED EPISODES: Embracing Micro Goals Why S...

Thriving In Midlife (with Lizzie Bermudez)

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of grousing about midlife AND there are many gifts this stretch of life brings. Christine talks with Lizzie Bermudez, an Emmy winning ...

Simple + Compassionate Parenting Tactics (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The days are long but the years are short. And the stress and pressures in everyday parenting seem greater than ever. Christine talks with mom of thre...

Winter Comfort Foods & Beverages

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What foods and beverages bring you comfort and delight during the cold winter months? Christine shares about her seasonal intake patterns, preferred b...

How To Prioritize Romance & Connection (with Thien-Kim Lam)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prioritizing connection time is important all year round, but it can be a challenge amidst the busyness of everyday life. Christine chats with author ...

Living with Authenticity + Compassion (with Rebecca Woolf)

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Giving another person the safety to express themselves limitlessly and honestly is a gift. Christine chats with writer and mom of four Rebecca Woolf a...

Simple Friendship Reboot Tactics

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friendships are wonderful and necessary, and can be a source of stickiness and conflict. Christine details her historical issues around friendships, h...

Healing Through Expression (with Kristen Mei Chase)

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all need to heal, and healing can come through many forms of expression. Christine chats with former creative arts therapist and writer Kristen Mei...

The Power of Curiosity (with Rachel Koh)

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curiosity can be healing and it is important to disrupt the narrative that you are too busy, old, etc., to consider trying new things that could bring...

Embracing Micro Goals

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Setting high bars and aggressive goals can be paralyzing. Enter, micro goals. Christine talks about the power of focusing on the small things that may...

2022 Reflections

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What were your highs and lows of 2022? Christine reflects on the good, bad, and the ugly of 2022, and shares the top 11 Edit Your Life episodes of 202...

Lessons From Being A Covid Late Bloomer

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether or not you are part of Team OMG Finally Contracted Covid, we are still in this. Christine shares about her experience contracting Covid over T...

My Clothing Rental Experiment

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you meh about your closet? Want to burn it all down? You’re not alone. Christine shares a listener query about her fashion and beauty practices,...

Smart + Simple Holiday Food Planning

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling overwhelmed by holiday food planning? Christine shares her mixed feelings about how to navigate holidays in a way that is loving and r...

Finding Your Confidence + Voice (with Wendi Aarons)

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we find our confidence and voice as we’re also doing things like raising kids, exploring careers, and navigating relationships? Wendi Aarons ...

The Power of Women at the Polls (with Emily Tisch Sussman)

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women get sh*t done, as the saying goes, and now more than ever we need women to step into the ring; the ring of voting. Christine talks with politica...

Birthday Reflections + Extraordinary Care

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you show up to care for yourself? Inspired by her birthday this month, Christine shares lessons learned and her thoughts about living with extr...

Decluttering For Everyday Living (with Rachel Rosenthal)

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling grumpy about, or overwhelmed by, the clutter around you? Christine shares about how the season of family change in her home has led to...

Reframing the Abortion Narrative (with Gabrielle Blair)

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you rage stroking over the state of women’s reproductive rights and wondering what to do next? Christine talks with Gabrielle Blair, author of t...

Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel out of control, overstretched, and perhaps sometimes resentful when it comes to your own time? Christine chats with Laura Vanderkam, autho...

Food Reframes + Practical Tactics (with Stacie Billis)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love eating food but periodically—or often—feel overwhelmed by the planning, preparation, shopping, and clean up of said food? YOU ARE NOT ...

Fall Plans

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s on tap for your fall? In Episode 277, Christine reflects on some highlights from a too-much-work summer and talks about her fall plans and pr...

College Application Reality Check

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overwhelmed by—and possibly in despair over—the college application process? In response to a number of requests to talk about supporting ...

Supporting Kids Through Continued Uncertainty & Stress (with Lisa Damour)

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling anxious in the face of continued uncertainty about COVID (and probably a million other things) as your kids head back to school? Chris...

Intentional Pauses

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes when you are stuck you need to make a move that feels uncomfortable. Christine shares about how she has had to face fear of scarcity and dis...

Living with Intention (with Ali Edwards)

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to live with intention when life is overwhelming and chaotic? In response to a listener request (and the state of the world...

Parenting Milestones

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How have your work and personal arcs intersected with your parenting journey? Christine reflects on the major milestones her family recently moved thr...

Check-In with Asha Dornfest

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been wondering what former Edit Your Life co-host Asha Dornfest has been up to? It has been six months since Asha was last on the microphone ...

Compartmentalizing Remote Work (with Amy Nelson)

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with the challenge of focusing on work from home amidst the chaos and clutter of everyday life? In response to a listener letter, C...

Phone It In Dinner Ideas

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you periodically (or often!) find yourself TOTALLY OVER making dinner? Christine talks about her dinnertime weariness, especially amidst a chaotic ...

Self-Care For Stubborn People

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with self-care because you are stubborn AF? Christine talks about self-care for stubborn people, sharing about the barriers that got i...

Simple, Everyday Coping Tactics (with Janine Halloran, LMHC)

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever hear wellness advice and think, “OMG I DO NOT HAVE TIME OR ENERGY FOR MORE THINGS?” Christine chats with Janine Halloran, a licensed m...

Listening Habits + Fresh Finds

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a podcast listening rut? After her physical therapist bossed her into getting earbuds, Christine stumbled upon some unexpected ways that the earbud...

Media & Entertainment Favorites (with Kelsey Wharton & Erica Ladd)

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity is a gift—books, podcasts, TV, and movies can educate, inspire, entertain, and even help us fall asleep! Christine chats with Kelsey Whar...

Community Solutions + Advocacy for Families (with Dr. Melissa Merrick)

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Even though preventing child abuse and neglect may seem like something that happens in the privacy of a home, child adversity is a public issue. Every...

Couch to People'ing Training Plan

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to a 100% unofficial poll Christine conducted on Instagram Stories, 99% of respondents have gone ridiculously soft in terms of being-in-the-...

Storytelling, Uncertainty & Optimism (with Mary Laura Philpott)

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when life serves up a moment that upends your perspective on parenting and leads to uncertainty and anxiety? Christine talks with Mary ...

Raising Differently Wired Kids (with Debbie Reber)

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we’re struggling with the unknown, is it possible to reframe the narrative? The answer is, resoundingly, yes. Christine talks with Debbie Reber...

Tiny Moments of Self-Love

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the face of domestic and global chaos—most of which feels completely out of one’s control—how do you stay grounded? Christine shares about th...