Reframe & Reclaim

An interior designer and a psychotherapist discuss the psychology and design of our personal spaces. This podcast explores challenges and strategies that surround our relationship with our things and the stress that our belongings add to our environments. Exploring personal stories and testimonials of clients, this podcast challenges the listener to Reframe their mindset and relationship with their belongings and Reclaim their personal spaces. Join us as we introduce ideas and strategies to challenge the status quo and create personal spaces that have improved functionality and design while supporting your personal lifestyle and peace of mind.

Episodes

Jul 24, 2025

22 min

Did you know that 54% of people ages 40 - 59 are considered the Sandwich Generation? If you are someone sandwiched between caring for your own children and your aging parents, this is you. Many people in this generation feel worry, anxiety and overwhelm attempting to navigate this complex chapter in life.
 
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the increased responsibility of this life chapter?
Do you feel stressed and uncertain how to find balance in life?
Do you feel stuck in decision paralysis and do not know where to start?
 
Listen in to find strategies to navigate this unique and challenging season of life. You are not alone and do not have to take on all of the burden and stress of doing it all.
 

Jul 24, 2025

22 min

Jul 17, 2025

22 min

Inheriting belongings comes along with more than items - mixed emotions of grief, obligation, stress, anger, resentment and guilt can overwhelm the responsibility of the beneficiary. These mixed emotions are not what we expected to inherit, however, these are common emotions that come with death loss and inheritance of others’ property. These emotions can also fog our capability to discern and make sound decisions about how to honor our loved ones and make the best decisions for ourselves.
 
Listen in as Jennifer and Courtney share about their personal experiences with death loss and inheritance. There is no right or wrong way to navigate the responsibilities of being a beneficiary, however, giving yourself grace and time can bring helpful perspective and better decision making in this challenging situation.

Jul 17, 2025

22 min

Jul 10, 2025

22 min

In life we are guaranteed change. It is inevitable that we will experience transitions in life: -childhood to adulthood -coupling or uncoupling -navigating a changing career path -moving from one home to another All life transitions bring evolution in our identities and what we need and want in life. Allowing your home to reflect these changes can be challenging and bring about mixed emotions. However, when you give yourself time to reflect and manage how to shift in life transitions, you can find healthy balance as your identity evolves. Listen in as we discuss different life transitions and strategies to create space for change in your life. What life transitions have you already navigated? What strategies did you practice that helped you become who you are today?

Jul 10, 2025

22 min

Jul 3, 2025

12 min

Summer is just beginning. Are you already feeling the stress and frazzle of the summer schedule? Whether you are a parent trying to keep your kids safe and entertained or you are ready for some respite and relaxation, listen to hear Courtney’s advice to keep your sanity and have a successful summer. Prioritize you with these 3 Summer Success Tips.
 
What summer stressors contribute to summer insanity? Which of the 3 Summer Tips will you use to ease the frazzle and chaos and help your summer be a success?

Jul 3, 2025

12 min

Jun 26, 2025

23 min

Moving soon? Don’t know where to start? Listen in as Jennifer discusses her top 5 tips to master your next move. Whether you have lived in your current home for 1 year or your entire lifetime, these master tips will help you organize your time, your space and create a smooth transition.
 
What master tip is your favorite? Try one or all of these tips during your next move and let us know your experience.

Jun 26, 2025

23 min

Jun 19, 2025

19 min

Moving makes us look at all of the stuff and baggage we have been storing away in our homes and in our hearts. Listen in as Jennifer shares about her trials and challenges during her most recent moving experience. If you have ever felt the need to compare to others’ homes and decisions or felt judged by others for your home and decisions, this podcast is for you. 
 
Listen in to hear Jennifer’s experience and how managed judgement and invalidation during her move.
 
Have you ever made progress on a challenging goal only to have someone invalidate your progress? How do you manage your own personal expectations and experiences when judgement strikes?

Jun 19, 2025

19 min

Jun 12, 2025

24 min

Traveling can be a fun adventure or an overwhelming hassle, especially when traveling with kids. Listen in to learn some travel savvy strategies and tips for simplified and successful summer travel. We explore packing solutions and engaging activities designed to reduce travel stressors and help everyone enjoy the journey to your summer destination.

Jun 12, 2025

24 min

Jun 5, 2025

29 min

Time is the only asset we will never get more of in life. How are you spending your time? Do you find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed or always trying to catch up in life? What is keeping you stuck. Listen in to learn strategies on how to better utilize your time so that you can complete the Must Dos in life and spend more of your limited time enjoying life.
 
Whether you are struggling with time management or emotional overwhelm, we have tips and strategies to improve your time management and quality of life.

Jun 5, 2025

29 min

May 29, 2025

21 min

The final and crucial step of the 7-Step R.E.C.L.A.I.M. process is Maintain. In this step, you will create a plan and a system to purposefully maintain this new space, recruiting any other people that utilize or enjoy this space. Systems can include organizational tools, schedules, processes to distribute responsibilities, and communication systems.
 
When properly executing this step, long-term success for your new space will be achieved. 
 
Many people become frustrated because the created system breaks down due to lack of self-discipline and accountability. Is this due to an over complicated system, lack of communication with others or lack of motivation to practice new habits.
 
What steps will you need to take to assure that this space will continue to function and feel like it does after you have completed the Reframe & Reclaim process?

May 29, 2025

21 min

May 22, 2025

21 min

Are you Summer ready? Your body may be in shape for the pool, but is your home ready for the summer break? What systems do you have in place to keep your time, space and mindset prepared for summer fun? How do you balance the freedom of summer and the need for routine and structure for success for everyone in the family?
 
Listen in to hear about summer strategies to help everyone have a smooth and successful summer break. Whether you are a parent to kids or have some extra flexible time for the summer - don’t allow your free time to go to waste.
 
Want our Summer Schedule freebie? Hop on over to Instagram and find the post with this podcast. The comments section will tell you next steps to get your freebie and start Summer off right! While you're there, give us a follow to stay up to date on  strategies and systems that create better functionality. 

May 22, 2025

21 min

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