Life On Purpose with Erica Layne
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 50: Dismantling Legacy Values To Become Who You Are, with Sonia Jhas
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you the way you are? Is it working for you? Today, Sonia Jhas and I dive into the values and beliefs that have shaped us and how taking a g...
Episode 49 - Knowing Your Triggers Will Set You Free
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think of yourself as unorganized, indecisive, too loud, or too large? Any of these might be an emotional trigger for you. In this episode, I'll...
Episode 48 - STUFF Won't Fill Your Holes, with Tracy McCubbin
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
STUFF won't fill your emotional holes, and until you see what you're really trying to solve for, you'll keep bringing more things into your home. Join...
Episode 47 - Why Vilifying Your Clutter Is Making It Harder to Let Go
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are YOU falling into this decluttering trap? Secret truth: Vilifying your clutter is making it so much harder for you to let go. Tune in to find out h...
Episode 46: 7 Introvert Superpowers That Make You a Strong Mom
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Motherhood is intense for introverts, who need plenty of alone time to feel like their best selves. It can be so easy to get stuck on what we think of...
Episode 45: 7 Ways Victim Mentality Sneaks Into Your Life
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 45! How are we already a full month into 2023? You probably don't think of yourself as a victim (and I'm glad!), but I'd place...
Episode 44: 7 Things That Are More Exhausting Than Decluttering
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every now and then, when someone hears that I wrote a book on minimalism, they'll say, "Ugh, I want to declutter, but it's so exhausting! I usually gi...
BONUS: Introducing Let Go!
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing my new, group-coaching program, Let Go! Let go to feel light in 2023! Visit https://programs.ericalayne.co/let-go to learn more and join...
Episode 43: Why Beating Yourself Up Is Keeping You Stuck In Place
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So my oldest kid is old enough to follow me on Instagram now, which is mostly WEIRD and also kind of unexpectedly fun. But the other day he loo...
Episode 42: Healing Your Triggers to Connect with Your Kids, with Crystal Haitsma
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do your emotional trigger points have to do with your kids? They might seem unrelated, but as you'll learn in this episode, they are deeply entwi...
Episode 41: 25 Example Boundaries (+ A Formula for Creating Your Own)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries protect us from offering more of ourselves than we're willing to give. But how do we actually implement them? How do we get our people to u...
Episode 40: Less Mess, Less Stress: 30 Household Items You Could Live Without
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Declutter your home, buy less stuff, and find the space to live the life you really want. ❤️ How many of these 30 household items could YOU live w...
Episode 39: Why Minimalism Is Especially Good for Introverts
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I often talk about being an introvert, and I often talk about loving minimalism. Today, we're bringing them together—diving into why introversion an...
Episode 38: How to FEEL BETTER When You Have No Control Over the Situation
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When something happens that's out of our control, it's so easy to feel powerless. When something happens that's out of our control, it's so easy to ...
Episode 37: The Cost of Being a Fixer (+ How to Quit)
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fixer? Do you manage, fix, smooth, and (TBH) manipulate things—so that they usually work out? There's comfort in being a fixer, but there'...
Episode 36: Thought Work: The Most Important Work You'll Ever Do Is Learning to Manage Your Own Brain
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a BIG claim, but I really believe that "thought work" is the most important work you'll learn to do in your life. Learn what it is and how to do ...
Episode 35: 4 Crucial Reminders to Keep You from Overbuying This Holiday Season
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does gift-shopping ever lead to you buying things for YOURSELF instead of others? (Oops!) Or just buying too much in general? The pull of sales and co...
Episode 34: Failing at Your Morning Routine? Try This Instead
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like a failure because you can't seem to get a morning routine to stick? A good morning routine is the secret to success, right? Ma...
Episode 33: Saying No 101
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to live a simpler, slower life, the hard truth is that you're going to have to say no when people ask things of you. For most of us, sayin...
Episode 32: 5 Concrete Steps to Take When You Hit a Decluttering Slump
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal to hit a slump in your decluttering journey; we ALL run out of steam sometimes. But the difference between someone whose home never really...
Episode 31: 7 Things You Don't Have to Do—To Be ENOUGH
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if instead of hustling, pushing, and wearing yourself out trying to be the perfect parent, you just RESTED in your imperfection and began modelin...
Episode 30: Minimalism: 9 Things to Love About Your Lived-In, Imperfect Home
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you unconsciously comparing your home to the hundreds of immaculate, styled homes you see on Pinterest? But here's the better question: What if in...
Episode 29: Affirmations: Fluffy Self-Help or Solid Brain Science?
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Affirmations have been on the self-help scene for decades, but what exactly are they, and more importantly, do they work? Additional segments: ...
Episode 28: How to Hear Negativity—Without Taking It All In
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lesson from my therapist in how to observe the negativity around us without internalizing it! This episode is especially for the empaths and highly ...
Episode 27 - Do All Introverts Hate People? Can Extroverts Be Shy? Introversion and Extroversion—Defined and Debunked
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know a third to a half of the population is introverted? So even if you aren't, you definitely love someone who is. Today we're clearing up so...
Episode 26: 9 Podcasts to Help You Create Your Own Happiness (No Matter What Life Hands You)
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're enjoying THIS podcast, here are eight more shows you'll love! In case you need to hear this today, you are the designer of your own lif...
Episode 25: 9 Hard Truths About Clutter You Need To Hear
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An episode to help you take a deeper look at your consumption and collection habits—and to inspire you to let go and live free. Additional segm...
Episode 24: Q&A: How to stave off panic and anxiety, how to let kids help in the kitchen without getting overwhelmed, & more!
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every twelve episodes we're mixing things up with a Q&A! I answer your questions about what I do when I feel panic or anxiety coming on, how to let ki...
Episode 23: Decluttering? How to Break Through the 5 Most Common Blocks
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Decluttering is one of the most tangible, accessible, and immediate ways to lighten your load. But there are a few common blocks that we ALL come up a...
Episode 22: 21 Quick Wins to Simplify Your Home Life
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." - Mother Teresa It's so true; it all starts at home. The only problem? I love my f...
Episode 21: Stop Over-Researching, Make Quicker Decisions, AND Love What You Choose
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with indecision and over-researching? It can seem harmless, but if you take a deeper look, you might notice that it's contributing pre...
Episode 20: Your Productivity ≠ Your Worth
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your self-worth tangled up with how much you GET DONE every day? Do you feel guilty when you rest? This message is for the doers, the hustlers, the...
Episode 19: Top 5 Things I've Learned about Habits in the Last 5 Years
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You start every week—every day—determined to stay on track with your goals. But somehow, willpower only takes you so far. Self-control seems to ev...
Episode 18: Conflicting Emotions Don't Have to Hold You Back—You Can Hold Space for "And"
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's uncomfortable to hold two conflicting emotions at once, and today I want to validate the fact that you're normal for having them! Additional s...
Episode 17: How to Let Go of Emotional Clutter: 5 Clear Steps
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine how your life would change if you could let go of or rewrite the most common negative scripts inside your head. Because you can! Today, I'll t...
Episode 16: What's Your Wardrobe Average?
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to be a more conscious consumer and maybe even create a capsule wardrobe? A wardrobe that makes you actually look forward to getting dr...
Episode 15: Everything Is Going to Be Okay (a minisode)
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's a wrap on season one! Thank you so much for listening—and for every Instagram comment, email, or iTunes review you've sent me! Today, a shor...
Episode 14: 7 Deep Breaths: 7 Truths for Being a Human in a Messy World
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brené Brown says that wholeheartedness is about engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness. Here are seven simple truths to help you on your jo...
Episode 13: 4 Crucial Reminders to Keep You from Overbuying This Holiday Season
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does gift-shopping ever lead to you buying things for YOURSELF instead of others? (Oops!) Or just buying too much in general? The pull of sales and co...
Episode 12: Q&A: How to de-stress when you just CAN'T, how to get kids into minimalism, & more!
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're mixing things up with a Q&A episode! I answer your questions on how to destress when you can't find a way that works, how to get kids to a...
Episode 11: How Does Perfectionism Show Up for YOU?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you picture a perfectionist, you may not think of yourself. But perfectionism takes many forms, and you might be falling into it more than you re...
Episode 10: Cut Your Holiday Stress by Half with 5 Essential Tips
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If there's one time we've ever needed a peaceful holiday season, 2020 might just be it! Today I'm sharing 5 actionable steps you can take—starting t...
Episode 9: Don't Set Boundaries Other People Can Honor: Set Boundaries YOU Can Honor
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people talk about boundaries as something you set and then expect other people to honor. But this puts the power in someone else's hands, and I b...
Episode 8: 3 Minimalist Strategies to Give You More TIME for What Matters Most
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your time isn't your own? Like you've parceled it out to everyone around you and can't seem to get any back for yourself? Today,...
Episode 7: 9 Creative Ways to Get (Glorious) Alone Time as a Mom
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If alone time feels like oxygen to you, there's nothing wrong with you. It's HARD to care for yourself when you're a mom (especially during a pandemic...
Episode 6: 3 Things You Can Do to Get the Most Out of Therapy
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting the most out of your therapy sessions? Today's tips will help you (1) go to your sessions knowing what you want to tackle, and (2) hel...
Episode 5: The BEST Way to Simplify Your Life
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before I ventured into minimalism, if you'd asked me the best way to simplify your life, I would have said it was to cut your belongings in half… or...
Episode 4: All You Have to Do Is Keep Returning the Ball
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most days, you can handle this whole pandemic thing (or any other hard time you're going through). But every now and then, you just. can't. Here's wha...
Episode 3: Maybe "Selfless" Shouldn't Be The Goal
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If "selfless" means having no concern for yourself, is that a concept we really want to aspire to? Is it a message we want to pass on to our kids? Tod...
Episode 2: 6 Reasons to Love the Heck Out of Yourself
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For so many of us, loving others comes naturally. But loving ourselves? That's where it gets HARD. Today I share six reasons to love yourself fiercely...
Episode 1: Maybe Your Roles Are NOT Your Purpose—Maybe Your Purpose Is Bigger
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel trapped by the roles you play in life? I'm here to tell you that you're allowed to have identity and purpose OUTSIDE of your roles an...
Life On Purpose Trailer
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I distinctly remember the moment I decided it was all TOO MUCH. Too many toys to pick up off the living room floor. Too many commitments to people who...