The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

Dec 22 2023 157 ep. 26 mins 303
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Want to simplify your life? Creator of The Simplified Planner® Emily Ley and co-hosts Laura Kashner and Liz Holtzman invite you to organize and automate the complicated parts of life, so you can truly focus on what matters most.

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📣 {ANNOUNCEMENT} Join Emily on Substack in 2024!

Dec 22 2023 6 mins  
Emily and Team Simplified have *loved* connecting with you for the last three years on The Simplified Podcast. Starting in January 2024, the place to hear from Emily each week will be on her Substack! At the Emily Ley Substack, you'll get 3 posts from Emily each week, filled with tips and resources—and now, a community!—on how to simplify your life so you can make space for gro

147. Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Breakfasts

Dec 21 2023 17 mins  
Holiday cheer doesn’t mean breaking the bank! This week, Emily’s sharing a few ways you can set a doable budget to help you spend more mindfully in this special season—and how to choose where to flex and add a little extra holiday magic in places that matter most to you. *Make gift giving easy on yourself—get her a Simplified Gift Card! https://www.emilyley.com/collectio

146. What’s “Enough” at the Holidays?

Dec 14 2023 13 mins  
Instead enjoying the peace of this special time of year, it often feels like we’re pushed and pulled to do more, more, more. Or, if we’re experiencing hard things, it seems like holiday happiness is mandatory and there’s no room for our grief. So what’s really “enough” at the holidays? Emily shares a few ways to find “enough” and sit in the warm glow of hope, even w

145. How to Set (and flex!) Your Holiday Budget

Dec 07 2023 14 mins  
Holiday cheer doesn’t mean breaking the bank! This week, Emily’s sharing a few ways you can set a doable budget to help you spend more mindfully in this special season—and how to choose where to flex and add a little extra holiday magic in places that matter most to you. *Make gift giving easy on yourself—get her a Simplified Gift Card! https://www.emilyley.com/collectio

144. Simplify Your Holiday Travel

Nov 30 2023 14 mins  
Want to opt out of holiday travel stress? Us too. When it comes to having a smoother holiday travel experience, two things will help you out: a little planning and a lot of Starbucks. This week, Liz helps us think about those pesky details we often overlook whether we’re planning to hop in the car or on a plane for the holidays so we can say “bye!” to stress and “hello!”

143. Coping with Holiday Stress: Quick Tips for Emotional Wellness

Nov 23 2023 14 mins  
During the holidays, taking care of ourselves often gets put on the back burner so we can take care of all the magic. But as Liz reminds us, there are small ways we can care for ourselves and our emotional wellness that don’t take up too much time or energy. And it’s only when we care for ourselves that we have the capacity to experience the joy and abundance of the season. T

142. 5 Simple Sides for Thanksgiving

Nov 16 2023 16 mins  
Thanksgiving sides are delicious—but they don’t have to be complicated! Laura’s sharing five of the easiest, hands-off recipes to get some tasty potatoes, veggies, and more onto your table in a flash. Thanks to our episode sponsors! GREEN CHEF | Get the best deal of the year: $250 off! http://greenchef.com/simplified250 FIRSTLEAF | Get your first six hand-curated bottles

141. Simple Gifts for All Your Girls (with The Tiny Tassel’s Mimi Striplin)

Nov 09 2023 39 mins  
What do you get your BFF who already owns *everything* at Sephora? Your MIL who loves to play pickleball? Your niece who loves to travel? Your mom who loves a good charcuterie? Emily and Mimi Striplin, founder of The Tiny Tassel, have gift recs that all your ladies will love to unwrap (and use!) this holiday season. ✨ Shop The Tiny Tassel x Simplified Holiday Collection! https:

140. The Ultimate Holiday Hosting Checklist

Nov 02 2023 14 mins  
When should you thaw out the turkey? Which pantry items should you restock before everyone arrives for the big holiday? And what’s the best way to help overnight guests feel cozy and at home? Friends, don’t worry—Emily’s done the big thinking for you! She’s sharing her Ultimate Holiday Checklist to help you remember how to prep for the Big Day: small things you can do now

139. Don't “Do the Most”—Simplify the Season!

Oct 26 2023 15 mins  
Have you started feeling any holiday overwhelm yet? 🙋‍♀️ The struggle is real, y’all. But before you get tangled up in tinsel, remember: you can give yourself permission to choose what matters most to you this holiday season, and forget the rest! This week, Liz has five ways to Simplify the Season starting *today* so that you can feel bit more joy and a lot less stress i