If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “Why is it so full, but still not working for me?”or if minimalism feels totally unrealistic unless you live alone with a single plant and a white sofa, this one’s for you.

This week, I’m joined by Shannon from @simpllivingco, a minimalist coach and professional organiser helping women in Sussex, Surrey and South London create calm, intentional homes that actually work for their real lives.

We talk about the moment one Netflix documentary changed everything for her, and why she intentionally downsized her whole life into one room. She shares her take on minimalism (spoiler: it’s not about living in a white box), the shopping habits keeping us stuck, and how to let go of guilt around sentimental stuff.

She also shares powerful stories from her work with clients, including navigating care home transitions and turning clutter into cash.

If you’ve ever wondered whether minimalism and motherhood can coexist, or felt like decluttering never sticks, press play. This chat is packed with real talk, identity shifts, and a fresh, grounded take on what intentional living actually looks like.

What you’ll learn:

• How minimalism can work with your life (and your kids)
  
• Why your shopping habits matter more than you think
  
• The hidden cost of “just in case” clutter
  
• What minimalism really is—and what it definitely isn’t
  
• A refreshing approach to letting go of sentimental stuff
  
  

Mentioned in the episode:

https://www.theminimalists.com/films

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/millennial-minimalists/id1432155616

Connect with Shannon
Based in Sussex, Surrey and South London, Shannon helps clients simplify and reset their homes with a minimalist mindset.

Website: simplliving.co

Instagram: @simpllivingco (also on Facebook)

Free resources:

Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide

Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? This one's comprehensive and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt

Work with Amy: 👉🏼 amyelizabethprior.com/coaching

Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 proorganiseracademy.com

Find Amy online: Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior

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