157 | Is Your House Company-Ready? If Not, Do This with Eldonna Coats
24/02/2026 | 28 mins.
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What if getting organized wasn’t about perfection… but about peace?
In this episode, I’m sitting down with El Donna Coats — a 71-year-old pickleball champion (yes, really 🏆) and member of Organized Life Academy — who joined not because her house was a disaster… but because she wanted more clarity, more calm, and a completed Life & Death Binder.
And what happened next?
Less stress. More space. A totally different relationship with her calendar. And a granddaughter who now proudly says, “The first step to organizing is SORT.”
I love episodes like this because you get to hear what it actually looks like when someone does the work. Not perfectly. Not overnight. But consistently.
El Donna shares what shifted for her, what surprised her, and how she’s peeling back the layers of what she calls her “very, very, very big onion.”
If you’ve ever thought:
I’m organized… I just have a lot of stuff.
I’m a collector — that’s just who I am.
I don’t want minimalism… but I do want less stress.
I’m afraid to start because I might fail.
This episode is for you.
We talk about real change. The slow kind. The sustainable kind. The kind that actually sticks.
You’ll Learn:
Why “assigning a time” to tasks eliminates procrastination (even the 5-minute ones)
The mindset shift that helped her stop fearing failure
What it means to peel back the layers of your “onion”
How decluttering collections can shift your identity
Why writing down 3 wins each day rewires your thinking
The surprising ripple effect organization has on your health goals
How to become “company-ready” without panic cleaning for hours
Why awareness is the real transformation happening inside Organized Life Academy
156 | Overwhelmed? The Two-Minute Solution That Actually Works
17/02/2026 | 14 mins.
Ever feel like your brain is spiraling and you're about to drown in overwhelm?
Whether it’s a cluttered garage, a chaotic desktop, or just the swirling thoughts in your head—you’re not alone. And the good news? You can shift from stuck to in-motion in under two minutes.
In this solo episode, I walk you through one of my favorite go-to mindset tools: a two-minute reframe that pulls you out of overwhelm and back into focus. You’ll hear the story of me standing in front of a client's garage, frozen in place, and how one simple sentence changed everything—not just in that moment but in my entire approach to organizing.
This isn’t about motivation or willpower—it’s about direction. And you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly what to say to your brain the next time things feel like too much.
What you’ll learn:
The surprising truth about where overwhelm really comes from
A simple sentence to instantly redirect your brain
Why your brain feels “lazy” (hint: it’s not)
How to apply this mindset shift to paper piles, your digital files, and your chaotic thoughts
The difference between sorting and organizing—and why starting with sorting is everything
Why perfection is NOT required (and how to move anyway)
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155 | Be Choosy - The Secret to Organizing What Actually Matters with Zeenat Siman
10/02/2026 | 30 mins.
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When Zeenat Siman first said the word "choosy," I instantly knew I wanted her on the podcast. And this conversation? It did not disappoint.
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how to get organized. Zeenat, a professional organizer and founder of Firefly Bridge Organizing, joins me to share her refreshing take on being intentionally choosy with your time, your to-do list, and your space. We’re not talking Pinterest-perfect pantries here. This is real life, real strategies for moms, coaches, and business owners juggling a million things.
Zee breaks down how to stop drowning in all the “shoulds” and start organizing what actually matters. Whether it’s your Google calendar, your junk drawer, or your overflowing list of digital freebies you swear you’ll read one day (yeah, we see you), this episode will help you rethink everything.
We also talk sprints vs. slow organizing, how to use donuts (yes, donuts) to manage your to-do list, and the mindset shift that helps you say no without guilt.
It’s practical, honest, and full of “YES, I needed to hear that” moments.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why “organize everything” is keeping you stuck
The DONUT method to simplify your to-do list
What to do when your list gives you anxiety
How to choose what to organize first (and what to ignore)
What to put on your calendar first, and it’s not your appointments
The power of doing kitchen sprints (and how it leads to no-cry Mondays)
The mindset shift that makes you feel empowered, not behind
154 | How to Rebuild When Everything Falls Apart with Tara Punter
03/02/2026 | 37 mins.
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What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer fits and everything falls apart anyway?
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tara Hunter, internationally renowned business and mindset coach, bestselling author, and host of the Thrive in Life and Business podcast, for one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations we’ve ever had on the show.
Tara opens up about what it really looked like to hit rock bottom after leaving her marriage, walking away from a life that looked perfect on the outside, and realizing she wasn’t thriving, she was surviving. We talk candidly about depression, rebuilding trust in yourself, and the moment she decided she was done letting life happen to her and instead committed to creating the biggest comeback of her life.
From there, we dive deep into how a cluttered mind impacts your results, why most people sabotage themselves in the first waking hour of the day, and exactly how Tara uses simple mindset practices like journaling, brain dumps, and intentional focus to rebuild clarity, confidence, and momentum in her business.
This episode is honest, raw, hopeful, and deeply practical. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, this conversation will remind you that it’s not over and you get to decide what comes next.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
What thriving actually means and why you get to define it
How to recognize when you’re surviving instead of living
Why your first waking hour matters more than you think
How to declutter your mind when everything feels overwhelming
Tara’s simple journaling and mindset routine that changed everything
Why brain dumps work and how to do them correctly
How to rebuild confidence after hitting rock bottom
The power of one decision and why nobody is coming to save you
How to prioritize goals without trying to do everything at once
153 | The 1,000-Piece Puzzle That Changed How My Client Organized Her Closet
27/01/2026 | 15 mins.
Have you ever looked at your home or your closet and thought, “I just have so much stuff”?
That feeling of overwhelm is not actually about the number of things you own. It is about not knowing where you are going.
In this episode, Tracy shares a powerful coaching moment with her client, Dana, that completely changed how they looked at organizing. What started as a conversation about too many clothes became a breakthrough: a 1000-piece puzzle that served as a perfect metaphor for decluttering and organizing your home.
When you do a puzzle, you never feel overwhelmed by the number of pieces. You expect it to take time. You enjoy the process. You trust that one piece at a time will eventually create a beautiful picture. That is exactly how organizing should feel as well.
In this episode, you will learn how to neutralize overwhelm, why sorting first is the key to success, how to use your future vision to make decisions, and how to turn organizing into a calming and satisfying experience instead of something stressful.
This simple mindset shift can change how you approach your closet, your home, and even your life.
What You Will Learn
Why saying I have so much stuff creates overwhelm
How neutralizing the number removes emotional resistance
Why sorting first makes organizing easier
How a puzzle shows you exactly how to declutter
Why your vision of the finished space matters
How to decide what fits into the life you are living now
How to make organizing feel calming and enjoyable
For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/153
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As a 15-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach, I understand the unique challenges of being an entrepreneur, running a successful business, and serving clients. I’ve helped hundreds of people get organized. However, organizing my own business was more challenging than I thought. I had to figure out what worked, how to create processes, what software programs to use, how to track clients and leads, schedule social media consistently, and so much more.
My journey hasn’t always been easy. I’ve faced my own share of obstacles and setbacks, and I know how difficult it can be to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, keep things organized, and create systems and procedures, ALL while doing everything else in my business.
That’s why I created this podcast: to share the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that have helped me build a strong foundation in my own business and help other life coach clients overcome these challenges and succeed on their own terms.
Through my podcast, you’ll learn how to:
🌟 Streamline your business processes and automate repetitive tasks
🌟 Build a solid foundation for scaling and growth
🌟 Develop a healthy, organized mindset that supports your success
🌟 Prioritize and create an organized calendar so you can work less and make more money
🌟 Reach more people and make a bigger impact
🌟 Organize your office, paper, digital assets, Canva, and anything else to help you.
Whether you’re just starting or have had your coaching business for years, my podcast has something for you. If you are diagnosed with ADHD or feel like you’re missing the organizing gene, I can help. If you love all things organizing, join me to learn more!
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