If you've ever stood in a cluttered room thinking, "But what if I need this later?"—this episode is for you.

In this short and powerful story, I'm sharing what happened when my son Levi, a lifelong Lego lover, walked into the room and said something I never thought I'd hear:
"Mom, I don't need my Legos anymore."

What?! My jaw dropped.
But here's the beautiful part—he didn't let go because I nagged or convinced him. He let go because he saw them differently. And that's exactly what we're unpacking in this episode.

Whether it's Legos, clothes, mugs, or treadmills, we all have stuff that once felt meaningful… until it didn't. Letting go becomes easy when you understand the 3 quiet shifts that lead to readiness.

• Why readiness to declutter isn't about willpower—it's about perspective

• The 3 subtle mindset shifts that make it easier to let go (space, value, impact)

• How to help your kids—or yourself—release clutter without forcing it

• A gentle reframe if you're feeling stuck or not "ready" to part with something

Ready to go deeper with support, decluttering momentum, and a step-by-step plan?

Join the Inner Circle Waitlist and be the first to know when doors open again!
This is where the real transformation happens—inside your home and your habits.
👉 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

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• Learn more about the Clutter Cure Club: Explore the Club

• Follow along on Instagram for daily inspiration: @katyjoywells

In this powerful, hope-filled episode, I sit down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, clinical psychologist and parenting expert, to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface during the teen years.

She unpacks what to do when your teen shuts down, why nagging and lecturing don’t work, how to reset when you’ve lost your cool, and how to support your teen without losing yourself in the process.

From messy rooms to slammed doors and screen-time battles, this episode will give you practical tools to reconnect with your teen, regulate your own emotions, and build a stronger relationship—without the shame spiral or the power struggles.

Because behind every behavior is a need. And when you meet your child with curiosity instead of control, that’s when real change happens.

💬 Whether you're parenting a tween, teen, or just want to prepare for what's ahead, this one is a must-listen.

• Why the behavior you see isn't the full story (and what to focus on instead)

• How to navigate the belief → behavior gap with empathy

• The best questions to ask your teen (even when they say “I don’t know”)

• A simple strategy to reset yourself before reacting

• How to stop parenting from fear and build connection instead

• Why phones and social media are creating emotional dysregulation—and what to do about it

• When to lean in, when to back off, and how to build trust in the hardest moments

📘 Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart’s new book: Love the Teen You Have
📲 Follow Dr. Ann-Louise on Instagram: @dr.annelouise.lockhart
🌐 Visit her website: www.anewdaysa.com

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Ever hit 5:00 pm and suddenly realize… you have no idea what’s for dinner? 😬

In this episode, we’re cutting through the dinner-time chaos with one of the most powerful tools for simplifying your evenings: freezer meals. But don’t worry — this isn’t your typical “spend all Sunday batch cooking” kind of advice. My guest, Nikita from The Freezer Meals Club, shares her zero-fuss approach to make-ahead meals that work for real life (with real schedules, picky eaters, and limited freezer space).

Whether you love to cook or avoid it at all costs, this episode will show you how to turn just one night of dinner into three — without a single extra pan to wash.

• Why freezer meals aren’t just for “supermoms” — and how Nikita stumbled into the system that changed everything
• The simple freezer meal strategy that takes 5 extra minutes (no 4-hour prep required)
• What foods freeze well (and what to skip to avoid soggy surprises)
• How to store and label meals to avoid freezer burn and keep things fresh
• Genius tools and storage tips that don’t require a second freezer
• Why just one batch-cooked meal per week can eliminate 4–6 nights of cooking each month
• How to get your kids involved (or how to use freezer meals to free up time for your kids)

Want Nikita’s help each week? Join the Freezer Meals Club to get weekly freezer-friendly recipes (serves 12+), reheating instructions, remix ideas, and batch-cooking support — all for just $14.40/month with code KATY (doors close Oct 18 and won’t reopen until 2026).

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Want to create a home that feels light, peaceful, and aligned with what truly matters?
Inside CCC, we turn powerful mindset shifts (like today’s episode) into small, doable changes that last.
👉 Join me inside the Clutter Cure Club (https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub-page837548)

Join the Ready, Set, Simplify Newsletter
Over 35,000 women read it weekly for clutter-busting tips, tiny mindset shifts, and practical steps to simplify your home and your life.
👉 Sign up here (https://www.katyjoywells.com/simplify)

Come Say Hi on Instagram
Behind-the-scenes and real-life simplicity. @katyjoywells

If you’re ready to simplify dinner without the stress, this episode is your permission slip to stop overcomplicating meal prep and start saving time, money, and sanity — one freezer meal at a time.

Ready, Set, Simplify.
— Katy