What Is Your Home Saying to You? How to Hush Your House Without Losing the Beauty | Myquillyn Smith

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Previously titled “What Is Your Home Saying to You? How to Hush Your House Without Losing the Beauty” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 11, 2026

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Recorded31 Aug 2026

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What if everything in your house had a voice? In this episode, I sit down with Myquillyn Smith — known to thousands as The Nester — to talk about why our homes don't always need more, they need less. We dig into her concept of "house hushing," a gentler alternative to traditional decluttering that's less about tossing things and more about quieting the visual noise so your home actually feels like a retreat for the season that you're in. We talk about why our homes affect how we feel, how to build confidence around what to keep or let go of, and how to create spaces that reflect the season of life you're actually in — not the one you're leaving behind. In this episode, we cover: The idea that everything you own has a "voice" — and why that visual noise builds up without you noticing "Backwards decluttering" — a low-risk way to experience a calmer room before making any decisions Why starting small (like your fridge or kitchen island) creates lasting momentum How to hush a kid's room without triggering a meltdown Picking three words each season to filter out what you bring into your home Letting go of guilt around donating and giving things away What success really looks like in this season of Myquillyn's life Connect with Myquillyn: Instagram: @thenester Website: thenester.com If today's episode gave you a few practical ideas to bring more calm into your home, share it with a friend who needs to hear it — and leave a review! Want something worth thinking about this week? That’s what Right Here, Lately is—a short weekly note with an idea to sit with, something I’m learning, a few things I’m loving, and a little encouragement for wherever life finds you. Less than two minutes. Free to join. And always something I hope leaves you a little better than I found you. Join me →

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