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Home Overwhelm

Home Overwhelm

For so many of us, day in and day out home maintenance feels like a gigantic weight on our shoulders. And because conventional gender roles pervade, matters of the home often continue to be one (wo)man’s burden.

Decluttering, tidying, organizing, and cleaning, oh my! On today’s show: A conversation with professional organizer Sona Avetisyan about getting our partners and our children to pitch in.

 

Here’s a preview:

[5:00] What is it about clutter that’s so triggering for women?

[10:00] Status quo fallback prevention 101

[13:00] Sick of nagging? Here’s what works when I need my kids to help the heck out

[18:00] Let’s talk partners! Musings on what to do when your partner can’t/won’t pitch in

[28:00] In defense of bringing playfulness back into our closest relationships (It’s not that deep!)

 

 

 

For so many of us, day in and day out home maintenance feels like a gigantic weight on our shoulders. And because conventional gender roles pervade, matters of the home often continue to be one (wo)man's burden. On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: how to get our partners and our children to pitch in.

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