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216. Christmas countdown advent calendar ideas12 Nov 202500:10:59

In this episode of More Organised Less Clutter, Narelle shares ideas to celebrate the countdown to Christmas Day with family-friendly fun ideas and traditions.

Episode Highlights:

  • Benefits of a holiday countdown
  • 3 suggested countdown frameworks
  • Ideas for a kindness countdown
  • Ideas for an activity-based countdown
  • Preparing yourself and your home for Christmas

 

Key Takeaways:

  • How to create your own unique countdown
  • Tips to stay on track

 

Listen to the full episode now and start to embrace the holiday season.

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215. 5 Organising tools for life admin that all families need05 Nov 202500:16:59

In this episode of  "More Organised Less Clutter" podcast, Narelle shares five essential organising tools that every family needs. 

Episode Highlights:

  •  Five essential tools every family needs, from tech to no tech options
  • Capture
  • Calendar
  • Tasks & projects
  • Quick reference & archive
  • Collaborate

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover which tool you are missing and how to avoid app or planner overload.

 

Listen to the full episode now and start to streamline your admin tools to avoid overwhelm.

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206. How to organise with ADHD and make life easier03 Sep 202500:24:51

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle discusses organising challenges for ADHDer and strategies that can help. 

Episode Highlights:

  •  Why organising can feel hard with ADHD (working memory, decision fatigue, task initiation, time blindness)
  •  Simple, brain-friendly systems that save spoons and reduce overwhelm
  •  Practical home routines for the kitchen and laundry
  •  Motivation tools: body doubling and gamification
  •  Mindset shifts to work with your brain, not against it

Listen to the full episode now and start using the strategy that actually works for ADHD brains

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205. Planning tips to reduce your mental load27 Aug 202500:18:00

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares  six simple, repeatable habits to cut decision fatigue, clear mental clutter, and make home and work run smoother.

Episode Highlights:

  •  Keep only what you need
  • Plan weekly
  • Write things down
  • Build routines and rituals
  • Give everything a home
  • Share the load

Key takeaway:

  • How to book a 20-minute weekly reset that clears your mind and reduce the clutter from your home.

Listen to the full episode now and discover practical ways to reduce your mental load today

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204. Clear the clutter and reduce anxiety22 Aug 202500:21:04

In this latest episode of Simply Happy Conversations, we uncover the  link between anxiety and clutter, how they feed off each other and impact your mind and space. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Discuss the four types of clutter: calendar, physical, emotional, and digital. 
  • How to delegate tasks.
  • Ways to reclaim your environment. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Tips to reduce physical, emotional, calendar and digital clutter.

Listen to the full episode now and dive into a more organised life. 

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203. Tips to organise a clothes swap13 Aug 202500:10:16

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle walks you through how to organise your own clothes swap event. Discover the joy of refreshing your wardrobe sustainably while connecting with friends and community.

Episode Highlights:

  • Learn about the environmental and social benefits.  
  •  Hear key stats on fast fashion and its impact.  

Key Takeaways:

  • Get practical tips for hosting a successful swap.

Listen to the full episode now and start your journey towards a more sustainable wardrobe.

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202. Hoarding unpacked with Maire Barron06 Aug 202500:25:39

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, we talk with Maire from Hoarding Unpacked. With 13 years of expertise, she sheds light on this often misunderstood topic.

Episode Highlights:

  • Understanding hoarding behaviors
  • Busting common misconceptions of hoarding behaviours 
  • Addressing safety concerns in hoarding situations

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to effectively support individuals facing hoarding challenges.

Listen to the full episode now and let’s break the stigma together.

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201. Hacks to utilise small and awkward spaces30 Jul 202500:15:05

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares practical tips and creative solutions for maximising the use of small and awkward spaces in your home. 

Episode Highlights: 

  • Strategies for innovative storage solutions and multi-functional furniture
  • Creative layout ideas to zone and organise small areas
  • Lighting, colour, and decor tips to open up your space

Key Takeaways: 

  • Convert awkward zones like kitchens, shared rooms, and workspaces

 into practical and stylish spots with simple tricks.

Listen to the full episode now and start transforming your small and awkward spaces into a functional, cozy space to enjoy.

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200. Focusing in a distracted world with Angela Lockwood24 Jul 202500:35:20

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, I talk with Anglea Lockwood an Executive Coach, Occupational Therapist, author and podcast host of ‘Distracted’ an invaluable resource for you to learn the art of focus. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The importance of focus
  • Managing distractions
  • Creating a creative work environment

Key Takeaways:

  • Supporting children in the age of distraction

Listen to the full episode now and discover how to regain your focus and thrive. 

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199. Dining table evolution for a modern lifestyle16 Jul 202500:10:55

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle uncovers the practical and emotional reasons why the formal dining room is being sidelined and dining tables are being transformed to fit our modern lifestyles.

Episode Highlights:

  • Changing living spaces
  • Clutter as a barrier
  • The impact of technology
  • Considerations of feeding challenges, such as ARFID 

Key Takeaways:

  • Ideas to reclaim the dining table

Listen to the full episode now to reclaim and revitalise your dining table.

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198. Tips for parenting children with unique needs with Niina09 Jul 202500:31:28

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, I speak with Niina from the podcast "Together Through the Storms." She’s a passionate special education teacher and inclusion specialist, and she’s also a mother of two deaf daughters.  

Episode Highlights:

  • Ideas to carve out time as a parent
  • Daily routine ideas for parents 
  • Ways to foster independence in children
  • Effective communication for children with unique needs

Key Takeaways:

  • Advice for parents navigating unique challenges

Listen to the full episode now for inspiration and support.

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197. How to streamline your laundry03 Jul 202500:16:21

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares the secret to a well-organised laundry process to help you transform this chore into a streamlined and efficient routine.

Episode Highlights:

  • Ideas to eliminate missing single socks.
  • Ways to extend the lifespan of your clothing.
  • Laundry storage ideas to create a functional laundry space.

Key Takeaways:

Listen to the full episode now and start to revolutionise your laundry routine.

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214. 5 Easy invitations to play - 5 minute set-ups that kids actually use29 Oct 202500:13:56

In this episode of "More Organised Less Clutter" podcast, Narelle digs into why play is essential, and five easy ways to set up “invitations to play”.

Episode Highlights:

  • Benefits of play for parents and young kids
  • 5 ways to create invitations to play
  • How schemes can be encouraged through play

Key Takeaways:

  • Activity ideas that kids will actually use: set-up in 5 minute with things you already have at home 

Listen to the full episode now and start creating kid-led independent play in minutes at home.

 

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196. Decluttering myths unveiled: 5 Beliefs holding you back25 Jun 202500:09:05

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle explores common beliefs about decluttering that might be holding you back and practical tips to help you shift your mindset and finally get started!

Episode Highlights:

  • How beliefs are developed about decluttering
  • 5 common misconceptions about decluttering

Key Takeaways:

  • Tips to shift your mindset about decluttering
  • Simple ideas to get started

Listen to the full episode now and start shifting your mindset to take back control.

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195. Organising systems that actually work18 Jun 202500:11:11

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares practical, low-maintenance systems that actually save you time, energy and brainpower for real-life people (who are juggling a lot).

Episode Highlights:

  • Discover 7 practical systems that truly work!
  • Learn the concept of keeping like with like and storing things where you use them for maximum efficiency.
  • Get inspired with real-life examples to implement these systems in your home.

Listen to the full episode now and start your journey towards a simpler, happier, and more organised life today.

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194. How to live with less with Susanna Heiskanen11 Jun 202500:32:57

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, we talk with Susanna Heiskanen, an author of Nordic lifestyle, with a hint of minimalism with an ebook, Sustainable Minimalism, sharing ways to live with less. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Misconceptions of sustainability and minimalism
  • Engaging kids in sustainability
  • Comparing sustainable practices: Australia vs Finland

Key Takeaways:

  • Practical tips to reduce waste 
  • Creative ways to reuse household items

Listen to the full episode now and start your sustainable journey.

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193. Recycling around your home04 Jun 202500:18:14

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle dives into the ins and outs of recycling. She has seen the challenges many of us face when trying to live sustainably

Episode Highlights:

  • What items belong in your recycling bin
  • Community recycling initiatives for those tricky items that don't fit
  •  Common contaminants that cause recycling to end up in landfills

Key Takeaways:

  • How to make recycling work in your home?

Listen to the full episode now and start making informed choices and truly make a difference. 

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192. Celebrating 4 years of podcasting28 May 202500:09:22

In this special episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle celebrates 4 years of podcasting. She shares insights into her life and things you’d probably only know if you were friends.

Episode Highlights:

  • Something people wouldn’t know about Narelle from her childhood
  • What people don't know after she graduated as a teacher

  • A surprising story of Narelle’s return from London 

Listen to the full episode now and celebrate with us!

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191. Kitchen Biohacks with Camilla from BioHackMe21 May 202500:29:09

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, we talk with Camilla Thompson from Bio Hack Me. She’s a nutritionist, a leading biohacker and author of an upcoming book BioHack me. 

Episode Highlights:

  • When you use Biohacking. 
  • Indications of inflammation in your body.
  • Problems with mould in your home and on your health.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Biohacks that wont cost you a cent.
  • Mould Biohacks for the kitchen

Listen to the full episode now and start to biohack your life.

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190. 5 Signs It’s Time to Declutter19 May 202500:11:25

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares the subtle clues indicating it's time to declutter your space.

Episode Highlights:

  • Decluttering isn’t just about organising.
  • 5 signs your home might need a declutter (even if it looks pretty put together)

Listen to the full episode now to reclaim your home and peace of mind.

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189. The Art of Decluttering with Amy Revell07 May 202500:25:45

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, we had a leading Decluttering and Organising Expert in Australia Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering.

Episode Highlights:

  • Barriers that hold you back from decluttering.
  • Maintaining organisation: habits and systems
  • Adapting organisation for neurodivergent families.
  • Conflict resolution when decluttering.

Key Takeaways:

  • Storage solutions and design considerations when renovating or building a new home. 
  • The 5 Rs system to help you declutter.

Listen to the full episode now and experience the freedom from clutter.

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188. Guide to Declutter & Digitalise Your Paperwork30 Apr 202500:14:11

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle walks you through ideas to get started on decluttering and digitalising your paperwork. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Challenges of organising paperwork.
  • Solutions to store paperwork. 
  • Simple tips to reduce the accumulation of paperwork.

Key Takeaways:

  • Guide to organise your paperwork.
  • Digital alternatives to reduce paperwork.

Listen to the full episode now and streamlined your paperwork process.

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187. Unlock Your Wardrobe Potential with Fashion Stylist Lisa Stockman23 Apr 202500:26:25

 In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, we talk with Lisa Stockman, a Melbourne-based Personal Stylist, about creating a wardrobe you love.

Episode Highlights:

  • Shop smart by considering the Cost per wear.
  • Understanding your body and style to feel confident in your clothes.
  • The power of personal style

Key Takeaways:

  • Practical tips for a clutter-free wardrobe

Listen to the full episode now and unlock your wardrobe potential

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213. More Organised Less Clutter, a podcast to create a more organised and functional home22 Oct 202500:03:16

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle reveals the new look and name for the podcast 'More Organised Less Clutter' your go-to podcast for practical, realistic tools to create a more organised, sensory-friendly, clutter-free and intentional home that works with your lifestyle and brain, not against it.

Every fortnight, you’ll hear solo episodes and guest conversations filled with practical strategies on decluttering, home organisation, routines for neurodivergent families, mindful living, and how to build a home that feels safe, calm, and functional. You’ll walk away with actionable takeaways you can implement, even if you only have 10 minutes to spare.

 

This podcast is for busy parents, ADHDers, autistic individuals, and overwhelmed humans ready to simplify their lives and reclaim their time. If you’re seeking a supportive voice, neurodiversity-affirming advice, and down-to-earth tips to help you ditch the mess and embrace a more organised, less cluttered home, you’re in the right place.

 

If you have a neurodivergent friend or family member who could benefit from practical, realistic tools to create a more organised, sensory-friendly, clutter-free, and intentional home that works with their lifestyle and brain, please share this with them.

 

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186. Your Wardrobe Edit in 8 Easy Steps16 Apr 202500:10:19

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares 8 easy suggestions for removing items from your wardrobe by focusing on fit, comfort, and condition. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Ditch items that don't fit right or bring you joy.
  • Prioritize comfort and quality over quantity.
  • Make room for pieces that truly reflect your style today.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eight easy clothing suggestions to edit from your wardrobe.

Listen to the full episode now and create a wardrobe of outfits you love and will wear.

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185. Expert tips for a seamless move with Sort By Sarah09 Apr 202500:28:30

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, I’m talking with Sarah from Sort By Sarah. She’s a decluttering expert and organising whizz based in Sydney and she’s the person you want if you want support with downsizing, packing and unpacking.

Episode Highlights:

  • The importance of decluttering before you move.
  • Choosing the right removalist.
  • Packing tips for a smooth move.
  • Essentials for Moving Day.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tips for preparing for a smooth moving day.

Listen to the full episode now to make your next move smooth and seamless.

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184. Wardrobe Step-By-Step Guide02 Apr 202500:19:55

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle walk you through a step-by-step guide to creating a wardrobe that's organised and full of clothes you love and can wear together.

Episode Highlights:

  • The benefits of an organised wardrobe.
  • Organising strategies that you may not have thought of before.
  • Wardrobe storage solutions for all size wardrobes.
  • Ideas to maintain your wardrobe.

Key Takeaways:

  • Step-by-step guide to creating a clutter-free, organised wardrobe

Listen to the full episode now and embrace a clutter-free wardrobe full of clothes you love and wear. 

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183. 3 Savvy sustainable solutions for an eco-kitchen26 Mar 202500:12:55

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares 3 savvy sustainable solutions to create an eco-friendly kitchen that embraces sustainable alternatives and practices.

Episode Highlights:

  • Ways to reduce waste and packaging in the kitchen.
  • Changing to Sustainable Materials in the kitchen. 
  • Adopting Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products and tips in the kitchen.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ideas to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly kitchen and help reduce your impact on the environment.

Listen to the full episode now and let’s embrace sustainability together. 

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182. Maximising Your Kitchen Space: 10 Clever Ideas19 Mar 202500:13:53

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle explores ten clever and practical ideas to help you maximise every inch of your kitchen to transform it into a spacious, organised, and visually stunning space. 

Episode highlights:

  • Benefits of Multi-Functional furniture and appliances
  • Simple storage solution ideas for drawers, cupboards and shelving.
  • Ideas to utilise vertical space.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ten clever and practical ideas to help you maximise every inch of your kitchen.

Listen to the full episode now and start transforming your kitchen today.

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181. Sustainable Textile Solutions with Susanne from Less Mess12 Mar 202500:34:01

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, I talk with Susanne Thiebe, a professional organiser from LessMess. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The impact of overconsumption and fast fashion on textiles
  • Challenges in textile recycling.
  • The issue of clothing going to landfill.

Key Takeaways:

  • Practical tips for sustainable wardrobe management.

Listen to the full episode now and start creating a sustainable wardrobe.

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180. Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing your Pantry06 Mar 202500:15:31

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle dives into the art of pantry organisation with a step-by-step guide designed to simplify your kitchen life, inspire new culinary adventures, and foster healthier habits.

Episode highlights-

  • Step 1: Clear and Clean  
  • Step 2: Check Expiration Dates
  • Step 3: Categorize Your Items
  • Step 4: Choose Storage solutions & containers
  • Step 5: Arrange Strategically
  • Step 6: Maintain Order  

Listen to the full episode now and learn how a well-organized pantry can transform your meal planning, inspire creativity, and support a healthy lifestyle. 

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179. Understanding Neurodiversity and Procrastination with Elaine from Impact Parents26 Feb 202500:29:05

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle talks to Elaine from Impact Parents, a resource for parenting neurodiverse kids. She’s also an author and podcast host of Parenting Impact.

Episode Highlights:

  • Understanding procrastination in neurodiverse kids
  • Strategies to combat boredom and procrastination

Key Takeaways:

  • Practical Strategies for tackling procrastination
  • How to empower kids through problem-solving

Quotes from the Episode:

‘Anything that we can do to make things fun or engaging or novel will activate the brain to get a little dopamine, which can be powerful to get stuff done.’ Elaine

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178. Unraveling Clutter and Acquiring Habits19 Feb 202500:16:26

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle unpacks clutter and acquiring habits.

Episode Highlights:

  • How psychological conditions like OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and anxiety can influence acquiring habits.
  • Why emotional Attachment creates a complex relationship with possessions, which makes it challenging to reduce acquiring habits.
  • The environmental factors that can significantly influence acquiring habits.

Key Takeaways:

  • Questions to ask yourself to reduce the cycle of clutter accumulation 
  • 10 daily routines to reduce acquiring habits and the accumulation of clutter. 

Listen to the full episode now and start to unravel the chaos and make space for what truly matters! 

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177. Compassionate Clutter Control with Dr Hayley12 Feb 202500:29:48

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Dr Hayley ,anti-burnout business coach and podcast host of Welcome to Self. She discusses the importance of compassion when decluttering and organising your home.

Episode Highlights:

  • Understanding compassion: Definitions and myths
  • Neurodivergence and self-compassion
  • The three flows of compassion 

Key Takeaways:

  • How to practice self-compassion
  • Having compassion in decluttering and ways to overcome shame

Listen to the full episode now and embrace a more compassionate approach to organizing your home.

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212. Toy Organisation: Decluttering, Storage & Playroom Setup That Encourages Independent Play15 Oct 202500:22:40

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares a simple, repeatable plan to declutter toys, set boundaries with containers, and reset a playroom in five minutes. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Why organise toys?
  • Toy storage ideas that kids can easily maintain.
  • How to set up a toy rotation system that’s easy to use.
  • Ideas to set up a playroom to encourage independent play.
  • How to create 5-minute clean-ups.

Key Takeaways:

  • 4-step system for toy organisation.

Listen to the full episode now and create a calmer, more organised playroom that sparks independent play, making cleanups quick and easy.

Download the toy organisation guide: simplyhappy.com.au/toy-organisation

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176. New Year, New Habits: Organising for Success05 Feb 202500:15:32

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle shares 3 habits that have been most powerful and helped her to live intentionally and more organised. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Why establish habits at the beginning of the year
  • How to overcome obstacles
  • My top 3 habits that keep me organised

Key Takeaways:

  • Steps to plan your week
  • Tips for effective decluttering

Listen to the full episode now and start your journey towards a more organised and intentional year.

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175. Your Routine Guide for the New Year with Maria from Organise my Life29 Jan 202500:20:35

 In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Maria the owner & founder of Organise My Life, a Professional Organiser and decluttering business based in Sydney shares her secrets to staying organised as a busy mum and business owner.

Episode Highlights:

  • The importance of routine
  • Managing chaos: Balancing family and work

Key Takeaways:

  • Practical tips for staying organised

Tune in now to discover how to create a routine that works for you!

Tune into our conversation https://youtu.be/SL3dGQGBMnU

Connect with Maria:

  • Website: Organisemylife.com.au
  • Follow her on social media: 
  • www.facebook.com/Organisemylifesydney 
  • www.instagram.com/organisemylife_sydney

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174. Back-To-School Organising Ideas22 Jan 202500:13:00

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle discusses 6 ideas to help your kids transition more smoothly back to school and for you to feel prepared.

Episode Highlights:

  • Prepare for school stationery supplies 
  • Lunchbox Preperation
  • Organisation ideas for uniforms and shoes

Key Takeaways:

  • How to set up a central hub for events, activities and schedules
  • Visual routines and reminder ideas
  • The best schoolwork and homework systems

Listen to the full episode now and help your family navigate this back-to-school season with ease and confidence. 

Connect with Narelle:

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173. Top Tip - Ways to support mental health and neurodiversity with Jacinta and Lachlan from Differently Brained Podcast15 Jan 202500:11:27

Today, I’m sharing a top tip from Jacinta Dietrich and Lachlan Rutherford, the hosts of the Differently Brained Podcast, which champions neurodivergent and mental health awareness and acceptance. They share ways to support mental health and neurodiversity.

 

Links:

Want to connect with Jacinta and Lachlan? www.differentlybrained.com

 

Follow Differently Brained on social media 

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https://www.facebook.com/share/HcPxFv1rT4LJZdqg/?mibextid=K35XfP

Watch our full conversation https://youtu.be/EtQsQxHbFzM

Listen to the full conversation Ep127 - Changing neurodivergent & mental health misconceptions with Differently Brained Podcast

 

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172. Top Tip - Organise holiday photos with Gray from Simply Gray Photography08 Jan 202500:09:52

Gray, the portrait photographer from Simply Gray Photography and author of the book '50 & Wiser Club’  She will share tips to help you organise your holiday photos with ease and in little time.

 

Links:

Want to connect with Gray? www.simplygray.com.au

 

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https://www.facebook.com/simplygrayphotography

https://www.instagram.com/simplygrayphotography

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gray-tham-a4999b164

 

Watch our full conversation https://youtu.be/-Dl0j23joWg

Listen to the full conversation Ep139 - Keep Your Phone Photos Organised with Simply Gray Photography https://omny.fm/shows/simply-happy-conversations/keep-your-phone-photos-organised-with-simply-gray

 

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171. Top Tip - Start 2025 with a wardrobe freeze with Jenna from Ironic Minimalist01 Jan 202500:07:47

Jenna, an advocate for sustainable fashion from Ironic Minimalist shares tips to help you start the new year with a wardrobe freeze.

Links:

Want to connect with Jenna? https://www.ironicminimalist.com/

Follow Jenna on social media https://www.instagram.com/ironicminimalist/

Watch our full  conversation https://youtu.be/929z-Yl6D14

Listen to the full conversation Ep132 - Sustainable Wardrobe with Jenna from Ironic Minimalist https://omny.fm/shows/simply-happy-conversations/sustainable-wardrobe-with-jenna-from-ironic-minima

 

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170. Top Tip - Recycling Ideas after Christmas with Donna from The Lifestyles Managers25 Dec 202400:12:28

Donna at The Lifestyles Managers shares her creative recycling ideas that can help you reduce your environmental impact this Christmas season. Let’s make this holiday season a little greener together.

Links:

Textile recycling - https://upparel.com.au/clothing-recycling/

Print cartridges, stationery, data storage, phones - https://www.officeworks.com.au

Footwear - https://www.rebelsport.com.au/blog/footwear/footwear-recycling.html?fdid=footwear

Glasses - https://www.specsavers.com.au/

Victorian Container Deposit Scheme https://cdsvic.org.au/

Want to connect with Donna? 

www.thelifestylemanagers.com.au

Follow Donna on social media 

https://www.facebook.com/thelifestylemanagers

https://www.instagram.com/thelifestylemanagers

Watch our full conversation https://youtu.be/F1HnxGQtv_E

Listen to the full conversation Ep129 - https://omny.fm/shows/simply-happy-conversations/recycling-decluttering-with-donna-from-the-lifesty

 

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169. Top Tip - Navigating Holiday Relationships with Matt from Good Mood Revolution18 Dec 202400:13:11

Matt O'Neill, author of Good Mood Revolution, podcast host, and happiness expert. shares ideas on how to develop conscious happiness.

 

Links:

Want to connect with Matt? https://mattoneill.com/

Purchase Good Mood Revolution book - https://mattoneill.com/the-book/



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https://www.facebook.com/MattONeillCharleston/

https://www.instagram.com/goodmoodmatt/

 

Watch our conversation https://youtu.be/v_pkTGLxOk8

 

Listen to the full conversation Ep 149 - Declutter your negative thinking with Matt from Good Mood Revolution https://omny.fm/shows/simply-happy-conversations/declutter-your-negative-thinking-with-matt-from-go

 

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168. Year End Wrap up: Podcast Highlights of 202416 Dec 202400:12:48

This year, Simply Happy Conversations celebrated 3 incredible years, clocking up an impressive 170 episodes! In 2024, we featured some inspiring guest episodes and impactful solo episodes, helping listeners declutter their homes, lives, and minds.

As we wrap up the year, here’s a recap of some of your favorite guest and solo episodes from 2024 and an exciting announcement about our Top Tip summer series.

Favourite Guest Episodes of 2024:

  • Ep 149: Declutter Your Negative Thinking with guest Matt from Good Mood Revolution Podcast

  • Ep 129: Recycling & Decluttering with guest Donna from The Lifestyle Managers

  • Ep 132: Sustainable Wardrobe with guest Jenna from Ironic Minimalist

  • Ep 139: Keep Your Phone Photos Organised with guest Gray from Simply Gray Photography

  • Ep 127: Changing Neurodivergent & Mental Health Misconceptions with guests: Jacinta Dietrich and Lachlan Rutherford from Differently Brained Podcast

Top Solo Episodes of 2024:

  • Ep 133: Learn how the stages of behavior change can guide you in decluttering your home, from preparation to action.

  • Ep 135: Discover how to handle the emotions that arise during decluttering and simple steps to separate emotional attachments from physical items.

  • Ep 130: Get creative with eco-friendly storage ideas using items you already have at home to reduce environmental impact.

Thank you for being part of this journey! If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, I’d love it if you could:

   •   Leave a review on your favourite podcast platform

   •   Share the podcast with someone who might find it useful

Stay tuned for more conversations to help you create a clutter-free, functional, and simply happy life!

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  Guest Links:

      •   Good Mood Revolution Podcast

https://mattoneill.com/podcast/

https://www.facebook.com/MattONeillCharleston/

https://www.instagram.com/goodmoodmatt/

      •   The Lifestyle Managers

www.thelifestylemanagers.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/thelifestylemanagersau

https://www.instagram.com/thelifestylemanagers

      •   Ironic Minimalist

https://www.ironicminimalist.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ironicminimalist/

      •   Simply Gray Photography

www.simplygray.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/simplygrayphotography

https://www.instagram.com/simplygrayphotography

      •   Differently Brained Podcast

www.differentlybrained.com

http://www.instagram.com.differentlybrained

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086586696395

 

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168. Year End Wrap up: Insights and Achievements of 202411 Dec 202400:09:31

 

In this special end-of-year episode of Simply Happy Conversation, Narelle reflects on the achievements and challenges of 2024. Discover the importance of celebrating your wins and learning from your experiences. We delve into personal insights and the transformative power of reflection as a means to set intentional goals for the coming year.

Episode Highlights:

  • The benefits of reflecting on your experiences from the past year.

  • How documenting your achievements can aid memory and foster gratitude.

  • Strategies for recognizing successes, no matter the size.

  • Gaining perspective on personal growth and areas for improvement.

  • The importance of aligning your goals with your core values and aspirations.

Reflective Exercise:

Find a quiet space or a cozy café to answer these questions:

1. What have you achieved this year?

2. What are you celebrating?

3. What are the lessons learned?

4. What would you like to stop doing?

5. What are you going to start doing?

Listen to the full episode now and reflect on your year! Share your achievements and celebrations with me. Do you have a word for 2025? 

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211. Fun play ideas that make parenting easier with the Play All Day App08 Oct 202500:29:31

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, we talk with Jacqui co-founder of Play All Day App. sharing fresh, doable ways to spark independent play and lighten the mental load for parents.

Episode Highlights:

  • Play ideas to encourage independent play and skill development in younger kids.
  • How to encourage play in a digital age.
  • How Play All Day App integrates child development and educational play ideas.
  • Integrating play into therapy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fresh, doable ways to spark independent play and lighten the mental load for parents.

 

Listen now and start simplifying playtime and making parenting easier. 

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167. Regulating your Nervous System before organising with Dr Satya04 Dec 202400:36:05

 

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, I’m talking to Dr. Satya, a chiropractor and expert in the neurobiology of stress. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The NeuroFascial Flow Method

  • Understanding the impact of stress on the body

  • Practical techniques for body awareness and organisation

  • Reflex integration and nervous system regulation

  • Practical techniques for nervous system support

Key Takeaways:

  • .Tips to develop your body awareness. 

  • Simple exercises to regulate your nervous system before you start organising in your home and at the end of each organising session.

Listen to the full episode now and start cultivating body awareness to create a calm and organised space.

Tune into our conversation https://youtu.be/SpRDNp78SUo

Connect with Satya Sardonicus:

https://www.tiktok.com/@drsatyawellness

https://www.instagram.com/drsatyawellness/

 

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166. Creating a Holiday Countdown27 Nov 202400:10:07

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle share’s ideas to celebrate the countdown to Christmas Day so that you can enjoy the process rather than focus on Christmas Day.

Episode Highlights:

  • Benefits of a holiday countdown

  • 3 suggested countdown frameworks

  • Ideas for a kindness countdown

  • Ideas for an activity-based countdown

  • Preparing yourself and your home for Christmas

Key Takeaways:

  • How to create your own unique countdown

  • Tips to stay on track

Listen to the full episode now and start to embrace the holiday season.

Download the Christmas Declutter Calendar https://simplyhappy.com.au/christmas-declutter-calendar/

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  • Website: simplyhappy.com.au

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165. Conquering Digital Clutter with Shawn from The Digital Organiser20 Nov 202400:26:38

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, I talk with Shawn Lemon, the founder of The Digital Organizer, about digital clutter and tips to keep you organised.

Episode Highlights:

  • Understanding Digital Clutter and common pitfalls people fall into regarding digital organisation.

  • Essential Tools for Digital Organization that can streamline your digital workspace, making it easier to find files and manage tasks.

  • Tips on how to declutter your technology usage, including simplifying, managing notifications and minimising distractions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Regular digital decluttering practices are essential for maintaining an organised workspace.

  • Utilising the right tools can simplify the management of your digital life.

  • A password manager is a crucial element of digital security and organisation.

Tune in to discover how to conquer your digital clutter and reclaim your time! 

 

Tune into our conversation https://youtu.be/uUNRdFgOmVs - 

Connect with Shawn Lemon: 

facebook.com/thedigitalorganizer

instagram.com/thedigitalorganizer

linkedin.com/company/the-digital-organizer

linkedin.com/in/shawnlemon

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164. Favourite Organising tips from Professional Organisers13 Nov 202400:16:50

In this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle invited other Professional Organisers, who are members of the Institute of Professional Organisers (IOPO), the professional industry body to share easy versitile tips to help you in your home. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Simple, practical tips shared by 5 Professional Organisers from all over Australia to help you organise your home.

Key Takeaways:

  • Narelle from Simply Happy provides 2 inexpensive and practical tools for organsing all areas of the home.

  • Ali from Ali B & Co shares ideas for reusing packaging around the home to reduce waste in your home.

  • Jane from Zing Home Organising provides ideas for bedroom storage to maximise space.

  • Julie from The Decluttering Co offers simple storage tips for storing plastic containers in your kitchen.

  • Maria from Organise My Life shares why you should consider decanting in your pantry and how to start.

  • Mel from Live Life Organised helps you to keep your home clean with her laundry caddy idea.

Listen to the full episode now and transform your home into a more organised haven.

Connect with Ali from Ali B & Co

Https://www.instagram.com/aliclutterfree

https://www.facebook.com/AliBClutterfree

Connect with Jane from Zing Home Organising 

https://www.facebook.com/zinghomeorganising

https://www.instagram.com/zing_home_organising_sydney/

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-cadwgan/

Connect with Julie from The Decluttering Co

https://www.facebook.com/thedeclutteringco

https://www.instagram.com/thedeclutteringco/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTNo2wrnSM4fbIFjPI0u57Q

https://www.tiktok.com/@decluttering.co

Connect with Maria from Organise My Life 

https://www.facebook.com/organisemylifesydney

https://www.instagram.com/organisemylife_sydney/anisemylifesydney

Connect with Mel from Live Life Organised

https://www.instagram.com/live_life_organised/

https://www.instagram.com/live_life_organised/

Looking for a Professional Organiser in your local area head to the Institute of Professional Organisers (IOPO) https://www.iopo.com.au/

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