Ep. 242: When Clutter Pulls at Your Heartstrings: Letting Go Without Losing Yourself

Ep. 242: When Clutter Pulls at Your Heartstrings: Letting Go Without Losing Yourself

Author: Jennifer Roskamp, CLC April 28, 2026 Duration: 35:12
Send us Fan Mail I want to start today differently than I normally do. No big intro. No recap of last week. No warm-up. I just want to say something out loud that I've been sitting on for a while. Something I've been avoiding. And the fact that I've been avoiding it is actually the perfect setup for everything we're going to talk about today. Okay. Here goes. I have boxes of baby things in my house. And I haven't opened them. Not because I don't have time. Not because I don't have space. But ...

There's a particular season of motherhood that often arrives without a roadmap, when the daily rhythms of raising children shift and the house grows quieter. The Intentional Midlife Mom Podcast speaks directly into that space, offering thoughtful conversations for mothers navigating life beyond forty. Host Jennifer Roskamp, a Certified Life Coach, brings a grounded perspective, focusing on simple and actionable ideas for your everyday life, your home environment, and your personal mindset. This isn't about adding more noise to your day; it's about finding clarity and purpose in the years where your role is evolving. Each episode feels like a practical conversation with a knowledgeable friend who understands that this chapter can be both disorienting and full of potential. You'll hear discussions that tackle real questions about identity, relationships, and creating a home that supports your current needs, not just the needs of a bustling family. Tuning into this podcast means connecting with a community focused on crafting a life that feels genuinely fulfilling, built on intention rather than inertia. It’s for any mom who finds herself looking around, wondering what’s next, and ready to build it with confidence.
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Ep. 258: Why Your Clutter Gives You That Lump in Your Throat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:46
Send us Fan Mail You pick it up. You've picked it up before. Probably more than once. You look at it. You think about it. You might even say out loud, "Okay, this is the time. I'm finally getting rid of this." You put it…
Ep. 257: The Truth About Being Superwoman in Your Midlife Marriage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had the feeling that you are the one making everything work? That you are the one holding it all together—and that if you stopped, even for a day, everything would fall apart? Not just phys…
Ep. 255: When Burnout Is Really Default Parent Resentment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:21
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever lost it over a dishwasher? Not like, mildly annoyed. Not a little frustrated. Like…full-body, jaw-clenched, what-is-wrong-with-me furious. Over a dishwasher. Or maybe it was the socks on th…
Ep. 254: How You're Making Decluttering Harder Than It Needs to Be [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:42
Send us Fan Mail I want you to think about something you've been avoiding in your house. Maybe it's a closet. Maybe it's the basement. Maybe it's that pile in the corner of your bedroom that has been sitting there so lon…
Ep. 253: Why You Keep Calling Yourself Lazy (And Why You're Wrong) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever said any of these things to yourself? "I just need more discipline." "I can't seem to follow through." "I always start things and never finish them." "I know what I need to do. I just don't…
Ep. 250: The Stuff You're Saving for Someday Is Costing You Today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:38
Send us Fan Mail I want to start today with something that happened to me not too long ago. I opened a closet — not even the big one, just a hall closet… and I stood there for a solid minute just staring. It was full. Pa…