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Mom life: we’re surrounded with the message that it’s the tired life, the no-time-for-myself life, the HARD life. And while it is hard and full of lots of servitude, the idea that motherhood means a joy-less life is something I’m passionate about putting a stop to. I’m on a mission to help you stop counting down the minutes till bedtime (at least most days). I want you to stop cleaning up after your kids’ childhood, and start being present for it - start enjoying it. I believe in John 10:10, that we are called to abundant life, and I know mothers are NOT excluded from that promise. Join me in conversations about simplicity, minimalism, and lots of other good stuff that leads to a life of less for the sake of enjoying more in motherhood. I’m Allie Casazza, and this is The Purpose Show.
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Ep 048: Turning Struggles Into Strength with Jessica Rasdall 0
Jun 18, 2018

We all have been through tough stuff in our life. And sometimes we feel like we are the only person in the world who has ever experienced those tough moments. You normally don’t hear about other people going through those same things. There is beauty is sharing your struggles with others and there is strength that can come from it. Jessica Rasdall is one of those people who has bravely shared her story with the world. She took a moment that could have broken her and turned it into a story that has changed peoples lives. Her message is one of hope and encouragement; you are not alone in your struggles!

In This Episode, Allie + Jessica Discuss:

  • The impact your story has, even in the midst of the brokenness.
  • How to share the whole story (from brokenness to healing), not just the brokenness. Celebrate the growth and progress you have made!
  • What it looks like to take your story and use it to bring strength to yourself and those around you.   
  • What you give your focus to is what you get more of and what will grow. So where is your focus within your story?

Mentioned in this Episode:

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EP 047: How To Make Birthdays Special Without The Huge Party 0
Jun 13, 2018

We celebrate birthdays big time in our house! But most of the time it is in nontraditional ways. We make birthdays special without having a big party. And there's something sweet, intimate and special about doing it that way. We can get into this mindset of “if you're not having a big party then you didn't really celebrate” and that's just not true. You can totally make birthdays special without the big party! There's nothing against having parties, just keep it simple so that you enjoy it. It’s a big day. It's the celebration of the day you became a mom, either for the first time or the fifth time. It’s the celebration of a new life and it matters. We don’t need to perform or impress, we need to celebrate!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

  • How celebrating birthdays in simpler, nontraditional ways are just as special.
  • Ways to simplify parties so they are less stressful for everyone (especially you!)
  • What it means to have a no gifts birthday party.
  • The significance your child's birthday has on you as their mom.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Ep 046: How To Pull Out Of A Midday "Funk" 0
Jun 11, 2018

You know that feeling when you fall into a funk midday. Maybe the morning sucked. Maybe it just hasn't been a great day and you fall into this place of “blah.” All you really want to do is eat candy, sit down and Netflix hard. You feel like this and you really don’t know why. As moms, we have things that really need to get done. We have to make sure everything is functioning. We've got a lot on our plates and it's important that we're energized and ready to take it on. But sometimes when we're just not feeling it and if we give in to those feelings, things may fall apart and our family will definitely feel that. I have developed some things that helped pull me out of that midday funk state of mind. Because that's really all it is; it's a state of mind! I am so excited to share my tips with you and hope you find them helpful when you find yourself in a midday funk!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • The importance in recognizing that a midday funk is a state of mind and that you can totally do things to change it.
  • How to create a fresh start for yourself in the middle of the day.
  • The control that you have in how you respond to the external things that are outside of your control.
  • Ways you can avoid falling into the temptation of things that don’t serve you well during a midday funk (ex. Netflix, emotional eating, etc.)
  • The freedom that comes from realizing that every single thing about your life right now is just a season. This funk will pass.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

EP 045: Body Confidence with Jenna Kutcher 0
Jun 6, 2018

We often look at the media and other people to tell us what we need to be and how we need to look. But in doing that, we create this false narrative in our minds that we aren’t enough, that our bodies aren’t beautiful, and that we aren’t worthy. And these narratives are far from the truth! We should be confident in our bodies … they can do incredible things! Body confidence isn’t just waking up one day and being like, “I am perfect, I am whole, I am complete.” It's really looking at those limiting beliefs that we've had in our brain and paying attention to that dialogue that we're having with ourselves every single day. Body confidence is about honoring your body, fueling it and not punishing it.

Jenna Kutcher is an entrepreneur, wedding photographer, and uses her social media platform to discuss personal things, like marriage, body image, and more. She recently went viral for a vulnerable and honest post about her own body confidence journey. She is amazing at wearing what she wants and not what other people think she should wear based on her size. She's beautiful, confident and I hope she inspires you on your own journey to body confidence.

In This Episode, Allie + Jenna Discuss:

  • How to find balance between loving ourselves and our bodies and still keeping the motivation to be healthy and make positive changes.
  • Embracing the seasons where you aren’t as confident in your body (ex. postpartum).
  • The value in accepting your body for what it has done for you and loving it for that.
  • How to love the body you have instead of focusing on the body you want.
  • Ways we can encourage others to be confident and love their bodies.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.  

Ep 044: Coffee + Questions with Allie 0
Jun 4, 2018

Welcome to this month’s Coffee & Questions segment here on The Purpose Show! The Coffee & Questions segment is a time where I answer ... I always physically have a cup of coffee with me because it feels super fun. It feels like I am sitting down with my friends, having coffee, and just…chatting. That’s what I want my show to feel like, especially this segment. If you asked a question, this is a time where I may answer it. So, sit down, cozy up, get a cup of coffee, and let’s chat!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • Simple ways to entertain guests as a minimalist.
  • How she reads so much in the busyness of life and what faith-based books she is enjoying right now.
  • What courses to start with if you are ready to dive into simplistic living.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

EP 043: ADD/ADHD + Motherhood with Chelsea Reinking 1
May 30, 2018

Minimalism has so many benefits. You hear me talk about them all the time! But one of the benefits that I haven’t talked about yet is the positive impact minimalism can have on ADD. Living with ADD amplifies the feeling of being overwhelmed by a never-ending to do list and expecting perfection 100% of the time. But when you clear your space, you free your mind of striving too hard. Believe it or not, physical clutter adds to the struggle of being able to focus!

This issue is super close to my heart and it was a true honor to sit and talk with fellow-mama Chelsea Reinking. Her journey with ADD and motherhood is empowering! Whether you struggle with ADD or not, I believe you will find great value in listening to this episode.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

  • How ADD or ADHD can affect you as a mother.
  • The difference you will see in your quality of life when you clear your space of physical clutter.
  • The correlation between physical clutter and your ability to focus properly.
  • Things you can do to immediately break the mental cycle that ADD traps you in.
  • Tactical tips to help you refocus when you feel overwhelmed.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini-courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

Ep 042: The Importance of An Evening Routine 0
May 23, 2018

What you do in the evening definitely affects how your morning goes. I'm telling you, it's not about you personality type. It's about setting yourself up for success, for joy. It’s about giving yourself the gift of a good solid start to the day, so you can handle what the rest of the day throws at you. So why wouldn't you want to set yourself up for success, right?

It's really important to make all your routines work for you and your life. What works for someone else may not work for you. I hope that through hearing what my (very flexible) evening routine looks like, you find what works for you!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • How an evening routine will help ease your morning routine.
  • The importance of making your routine work for you and your life. Don’t feel pressured to copy what works for someone else, because it may not work for you!
  • What a general evening routine looks like in the Casazza house.
  • Simple decisions you can make during your evening routine that will help relieve stress for the next day (What to wear, how to do your hair, when to work out, etc.)
  • How to create your own evening routine.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

Ep 041: 10 Things I've Done to Simplify My Life 0
May 21, 2018

Life is crazy and chaotic. Sometimes you need to come back to what matters most, but you've got to know what those things are. And once you decide what is most important, you will naturally experience a more simplified life. What matters most? What can you remove from your plate? What is no longer serving you and your family well? These are all great questions that you can think through to help simplify your life. I am excited to share with you the 10 things I have done to simplify my life and how they have impacted me, my family, and my business.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • How prioritizing what is important to you brings simplicity to your life.
  • The power of saying “no” even when it is difficult.
  • How having boundaries in order is such an act of simplification.
  • Why alone time is healthy, no matter if you are extrovert or introvert.
  • The ways established routines encourage simplicity.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

Ep 040: How to Stay Close with Your Spouse with Jennifer Smith (The Unveiled Wife) 0
May 16, 2018

Staying close to your spouse is hard. Especially if you’re balancing work and a million kids. There is no sugar coating it! But when we know the purpose of our marriage, it becomes easier to make our marriage a priority. It is about communication, setting a vision, having those tough conversations, and creating time for intimacy. Sure, the arguments will happen! But it is how we respond in them that matters.

Jennifer Smith is a wife and mama to 3 little ones (and another on the way!). Alongside her husband, she provides tons of resources for married couples navigating hardships in their marriage. Jen and her husband are honest and open with the things they have been through and strive to provide hope for those walking in the same challenges.

In This Episode, Allie + Jennifer Discuss:

  • How knowing the purpose of your marriage makes it easier to stay close to your spouse in a full, busy life.
  • Having a vision for your marriage and the hope that it brings when you are going through hardships.
  • Thoughts on arguing with your spouse when kids are around.
  • Tips on openly communicating intimacy issues with your spouse.
  • Ways to express your feelings and communicate them in a way that won’t feel like an attack.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

Ep 039: 13 Ways to Bring Peace into Your Home 0
May 14, 2018

Everybody wants a peaceful home. I don’t think anybody would say, “I don’t want a peaceful home.” There’s two different sides of a peaceful home. One is intentionally setting your home up to be peaceful. But then sometimes, there is just stress. How can you, in the middle of a stressful day or tense afternoon, create a peaceful atmosphere? In this episode we’re going to cover both types of bringing peace into your home. I have worked really hard to set up a home that feels peaceful. In the way that I decorate. The way it’s laid out. The way I act as a mom. I have also come up with a handful of in-the-middle-of-stress peacemakers. Take a step back and ask yourself, “How do you feel when you walk into your home?” Take note of it. What could you change? What is it that you don't like? You should like the way you feel when you walk in the house!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • The impact a peaceful home has on you and those who come into your home.
  • How to give your kids the gift of a home they can live in; by finding a balance between a home that’s too kid-friendly and the mom hates it, or not kid-friendly at all and the kids hate it.
  • How to intentionally plan for peacefulness around usually stressful times.
  • Setting phone boundaries that create a peaceful home by fostering family time.
  • The tone that you, as the mom, can set in the middle of stressful situations.
  • Practical ways you can create a peaceful atmosphere in the middle of stressful situations.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

Ep 038: Compassionate + Effective Parenting with Wendy Snyder 0
May 9, 2018

Like adults, kids need to feel like they belong. They need to feel powerful. They need to feel loved unconditionally, and they need to feel like they're valued. Compassionate + Effective Parenting (or Positive Parenting) is a style of parenting that highlights our kids’ needs so that they feel powerful, loved, and valued.

This parenting style helps us understand that when kids’ needs aren't met, it comes out as misbehavior. Misbehavior equals communication. When our kids are misbehaving, they're not just out to get us. They're not trying to tick us off. They are not trying to be naughty. Is it a part of their development to push boundaries? Absolutely. However, when we see it as communication and we try to help them communicate that in a healthy way, parenthood becomes more joyful. It becomes more about connection over correction. It becomes more about relationships and strengthening our day-to-day interaction with our kids.

Wendy Snyder is a Positive Parenting Coach who dedicates her life to helping parents navigate parenting through compassion, because it does beautiful things for families, and it does amazing things for kids too. She brings so much wisdom to the table in this episode! Enjoy!

In This Episode, Allie + Wendy Discuss:

  • What led Wendy to become interested in Positive Parenting.
  • How Positive Parenting correlates with communication.
  • The ways Positive Parenting can be effective from toddlers to teenagers.  
  • The power of Positive Parenting with a strong willed child.  
  • Ways you can prevent and handle those big toddler tantrums.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

EP 037: Benefits of Minimalism for Mothers 0
May 7, 2018

When people think of minimalism, I think most of them picture one couch in the living room, cold white walls, no TV, no toys, and plants hanging by the kitchen sink. That's not the point at all. Living with less doesn’t mean being deprived. It means looking at what is creating clutter and stress in your life.

Recently, Brian was away on a trip for a week. During that week, I was reminded how much I love the idea of minimalism and how much it has changed my life. It has given me the ability to take a deep breath and enjoy life more. And remember, minimalism is embracing the idea of less and questioning what you own and allow to take up your space and time. That is the key to changing your life.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • The importance of embracing the idea of less and questioning what we own and allow to take up our space and time.
  • How minimalism equals less cleaning (and everyone wants less cleaning!)
  • Minimalism gives us more time + more energy to focus on the things we want to focus on instead of the things that cause us stress.
  • When you remove the clutter from your home, you become a happier person for yourself, your husband, and your family.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

EP 36: Why you are Always Enough and Never Too Much with Jess Connolly + Hayley Morgan 0
May 2, 2018

Do you feel like you’re caught up in a war within your own self that you are never enough, yet too much when you are being your best self? I think we have all struggled with feeling that we’re not enough yet we are too much at the same time in many, many different areas of our life. Outside of this war within ourselves, there is also that same feeling from woman to woman. It’s like there’s a war amongst women of who’s better at this? Who’s good at that? I’m trying to be it all, do it all, and it’s exhausting, pointless and it’s not what we are called to.

Jess Connolly + Hayley Morgan join me in a raw + honest conversation around how we are always enough and never too much. How we are called to live from a place of confidence in who we are, while encouraging others to do the same.

Jess + Hayley are good friends who share a passion to lead other women in pursuing Christ and abundant life. They are mothers and business owners, and they co-authored the book Wild + Free, as well as their new book, Always Enough, Never Too Much.

In This Episode, Allie, Jess + Hayley Discuss:

  • The concept behind Jess + Hayley’s book, Always Enough, Never Too Much.
  • What it means to feel like you are never enough and/or always too much.
  • How we as women as called to empower one another to live as our true selves.
  • When you feel like you are not a good friend.
  • When you feel like your to-do list is never ending.
  • Personal moments when they felt like they were not enough or too much.
  • What “wild freedom” is and how it applies to living in the mindset of being always enough and never too much.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

 

Ep 035: Coffee + Questions with Allie 0
Apr 30, 2018

I love doing these monthly Q+A’s for you guys! I get a lot of questions and when I notice the same questions coming in, I really enjoy answering them. One of the most common questions I get asked is why we decided to homeschool, how it has made our lives simpler/harder, and how it helps our family mission. I also share the items that make my life easier (especially as a mama!) and my tips on decision making. Grab some coffee and enjoy this month’s Q+A!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • Several items that make her life easier, especially as a mom.
  • The reason she decided to homeschool her kids and how it makes it simpler, harder or helps her family mission.
  • The benefits she sees from making the commitment to homeschool.
  • Tips on decision making.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

Ep 034: It's Allie's Birthday & We're About to Get to Know Her Better 1
Apr 25, 2018

Today is my 31st birthday! And I thought it would fun to let you guys get to know me a little bit better. This is a laid back quiz-style episode where Brian asks me the best of all the random questions submitted by my amazing Instagram followers last month, and I answer them on the spot. Get to know what my favorite things are, my family origin, my hidden talent … and everything in between. You guys asked, I answered. Let’s dive into this birthday Q+A!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • Her favorite ice-cream flavor, TV shows, scent, wine and books.
  • What her Myers-Briggs personality type is.
  • How many tattoos and piercings she has and if she regrets any of them.
  • The one thing she would never share with her audience and prefers to keep private.
  • Her family origin, how she describes her childhood, and if was homeschooled.
  • Her most embarrassing moments and her biggest pet peeve.
  • … and SO much more!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

Ep 033: Cleaning Tips & Systems with Kendra Hennessy 0
Apr 23, 2018

Kendra Hennessy is the founder of Mother Like a Boss, a good friend, and a cleaning system and routine extraordinaire. She is truly amazing and full of really simple tips when it comes to cleaning and setting up cleaning routines for yourself. Cleaning is something we, as moms, do every single day. But, when you make your cleaning routine systemized and rhythmic, you don't have to really think about it all the time and it doesn’t rule your life anymore.

In This Episode, Allie + Kendra Discuss:

  • The 101 of implementing systems into your cleaning routine.
  • The importance of creating a cleaning routine that is unique to you + your schedule, instead of following someone else’s routine.
  • How the lack of a routine is still a routine, but how creating an actual routine will be more beneficial for you.  
  • Several simple (and effective) cleaning tips that will help make your cleaning routine easier.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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BONUS 03: How "Enough" Lists Have Changed My Life 0
Apr 20, 2018

An enough list outlines what is enough in your life so that you can focus on what is important and determine what is excess. It can be applied to every area of your life; from business to family, your health to your home. Enough lists cause you to ask yourself, what is “enough” in this area of my life? What is it that I'm called to do in this area of my life? When it comes to being a wife, what is it that I'm called to do here? When it comes to running my business, what am I really called to do here? Basically, these lists are a list of things that are the bare minimum. And as you focus on the “enough” in your life, you begin to see what is overwhelming you. Having my “enough list” has totally changed my life and empowered me to make solid decisions and I hope you find the same empowerment as you create your own enough lists!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • What an enough list is.
  • How enough lists bring clarity to her life (and can do the same for yours).
  • What areas of her life she uses enough lists for.
  • How you can create your own enough list.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

EP: 032 Kids Who Rebel vs Kids Who Don't Rebel feat. Rebecca Lindenbach 0
Apr 18, 2018

Rebellion is seen as a cultural norm, but Rebecca Lindenbach begs to differ. Rebellion is not a mistake, it is a habitual behavior pattern. Yes, bad things can happen, but that doesn’t mean there isn't hope. In her book, Why I Didn’t Rebel, she shows how rebellion is not unavoidable and how it is often misunderstood. She offers incredible research partnered with her own story and the stories of others. Her foundation stems from reasons over rules, giving parents a new paradigm for raising kids who don’t go off the rails. Because rules create a power imbalance while reasons cultivate a healthy parenting relationship. Her book is the best parenting book I have read, so I know you will enjoy this episode!

In This Episode, Allie + Rebecca Discuss:

  • What rebellion is and what it is not.
  • How you can effectively work discipline, training or teaching into your parenting to help your kids void rebellion.
  • Why rules create a power imbalance while reasons cultivate a healthy parenting relationship.
  • The power of the words you speak over your children, as they are a self fulfilling prophecy.
  • How discipline works when your kids are really young and how you can set them up for success as teenagers.
  • Their perspective on whether or not how you choose to school your children impacts their behavior.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? Email hello@alliecasazza.com with a screenshot of your review on iTunes. You'll be entered to win one of Allie's mini courses for FREE!  

If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send me an email at hello@alliecasazza.com or connect with me over on Facebook & Instagram.

EP 031: An Uncluttered Life 0
Apr 16, 2018

Living An Uncluttered Life goes beyond your physical possessions. It reaches out to other areas of your life such as your health, your calendar, your obligations, and even your friendships. What is this event doing for me? Is serving 3 days a week at this place bringing me joy? Does this person bring positivity or negativity to my life? Those are all questions we can ask ourselves as we start to live an uncluttered life. Bringing minimalism into these areas of our lives is so important and so healing. And by letting go of excess and removing what's not serving you, you are giving yourself space to have a more joy-filled life!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • What minimalism looks like in the rest of your life, not just your home.
  • Practical questions you can use to evaluate how to simplify your calendar and obligations.
  • How setting boundaries in your relationships will help you determine who is serving you well and who is not.
  • The importance of not labeling yourself when it comes to your health.
  • The beauty that comes from experiencing minimalism outside your home.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Ep 030: How I Structure My Schedule 0
Apr 11, 2018

One of the most commonly asked questions I receive is around how I structure my months, week, and days. How I find balance in all that I have going on. Where the business fits in. Where homeschooling fits in. Where personal stuff fits in. Housework and cooking. All that kind of stuff. Simply put, my answer is a flexible, batch-style schedule. I believe in having a rigid schedule set up but also believe you should be gracious and allowing yourself flexibility because that’s life. I am excited to share how I structure my schedule with you and hope that you find what works best for you!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

  • How she plans her week using a flexible, batch-style schedule.
  • What her weekly batch schedule and monthly batch schedule look like.
  • How she finds balance between work-heavier days and school-heavier days.
  • Simple tips for fitting housework into your weekly schedule.

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EP 029: Overcoming Debilitating Perfectionism ft. Jordan Dooley 0
Apr 9, 2018

Perfectionism is something we all face at one time or another. As women, we take on this pressure to be the best at whatever do. We want to be the best at cleaning or cooking. We want to be the best athlete or entrepreneur. We want to be the best mom. We simply want to be the best and become perfectionists in the process. Jordan Dooley is a recovering perfectionist who is passionate about sharing her story of redemption. She is a full of wisdom when it comes to overcoming perfectionism and I hope you are encouraged by all she has to share on this episode.

In This Episode, Allie + Jordan Discuss:

  • How to live from a place of purpose instead of perfectionism.
  • The importance of focusing on the purpose behind what you do instead of placing unrealistic expectations on what you do.  
  • Ways to realize when you are acting out of fear instead of purpose.  
  • 3 practical steps to putting perfectionism to rest.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Ep 028: A Simplified Laundry Routine 0
Apr 4, 2018

When it comes to simplifying my laundry routine, my moto is this: one load a day keeps Laundry Mountain away. Laundry is such an integral chore and a part of our role as moms. It can feel endless and overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! If we can really simplify core areas of our lives (like laundry!), it will make everything so much easier. Simplification should never be over-complicated. So, laundry shouldn’t be either!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • How minimalism in your wardrobe will make your laundry routine simpler, but that doesn’t mean your closet is full of clothes you don’t love.
  • What her laundry routine looks like + how she got to this simplified routine.
  • Why she chooses to do one load a day versus having a set “laundry day.”

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Ep 027: What Happens When You Take the Toys Away? 1
Apr 2, 2018

A big part of what I do and talk about is toys and their effects on children. This is something that I have become really passionate about as I have evolved in doing what it is that I do. I have gone through lots of different seasons with toys with my kids. When it comes down to it, kids play much better with less options. Scientifically, their little brains can’t handle all those options. We think we are doing them a favor by giving them all these options and providing them with all the toys we didn’t have as kids, but really it is harming them. It is super difficult for their little brains to process all that and to make a choice from all of those options.

There is nothing depriving to your kids about giving them the gift of less material things. Children thrive on less. And what a gift that is for us as parents, not only financially, but also knowing that you are not going to scar your kids by removing some of this excess or getting rid of some of the stuff, the toys!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • The beautiful gift that you give your kids when they have less toys.
  • Scientific studies around less toys + boredom with kids.
  • Myths around limiting your kids’ toys.  
  • How to handle the detox period your kids’ may experience going from all the toys to less toys.
  • Boundaries that she has in her house when it comes to toys, technology, etc.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Ep 026: Coffee + Questions with Allie 0
Mar 28, 2018

It’s time for another Q+A! In this episode I am answering two questions I get asked a lot. “How I plan my week (with homeschool, work, house stuff, date night, etc.)?” And “How I teach my kids to develop a routine?” I love opening up the floor for you guys to ask questions! You always have such great questions + I want to be able to answer them for you. I hope you enjoy this months Q+A!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

  • What batch-style planning is and how it has helped her build a weekly rhythm for her business, family, and home.
  • How she has taught her kids to develop a routine.
  • The importance of consistency in creating a routine for your kids.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Ep 025: How to Deal with Negativity From Other People 0
Mar 26, 2018

If you have been on the internet for any amount of time, you have probably experienced negativity in some form. Whether it is directly toward you or you see it on someone else’s posts. There is negativity out there big time. It seems anytime you share something, someone will find a way to be offended by it or they will have something negative or irritating to say about it.

Negativity is never going to stop. It will always be there. But instead of trying to avoid it, we need to speak out truth. We need to live our best life and live how we are called to live. We need to set ourselves free from the weight of the opinions of other. Because when you stop letting negativity affect you, you’ve won.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

  • The reality that negativity is always there. But it is how we respond to it that matters.
  • The importance of speaking out truth + living with purpose, regardless of what people say.
  • How you are not called to carry the weight of other people's opinions.
  • What to say when someone is intrusive or puts their opinions on you.
  • What she has learned about silence, when to respond and when not to.
  • The freedom that comes from realizing that you do not have to convince people of anything. Just be you!
  • How you can protect yourself from negativity by removing yourself from unhealthy situations + people.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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