The Ashleigh Surratt Show

What if decluttering isn’t really about the stuff?
In today’s episode, Ashleigh sits down with Christian decluttering coach Liz LaVoie to talk about why decluttering “resets” rarely last and what actually helps. They discuss the connection between clutter and discontentment, how to simplify your home in a season with little kids, and one freeing idea that comes up in the conversation: making decisions based on your actual capacity instead of guilt or pressure.
Liz helps women—especially moms who feel lonely, exhausted, anxious, or stuck—live more joyfully and peacefully by decluttering their homes and hearts.
Connect with Liz:declutterdiscontent.comyoutube.com/@declutterdiscontentdeclutterdiscontent.substack.com

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If you’ve ever felt like you love your kids so much… but your body is also like, “please stop touching me for one minute,” you’re not alone — and you’re not doing motherhood wrong.
In this episode, we’re nerding out on the science-backed reason you feel “touched out” and what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system when touch shifts from comforting to overwhelming. We’ll talk “sensory gating” (our new vocab word!!!), why constant or unavoidable touch can activate stress, and the big missing piece most people don’t mention: it’s not just inputs (touch/noise/chaos) — it’s outputs too (decision-making, regulation, emotional load, managing the environment).
Then we’ll get practical: what you can actually do to support your nervous system without “mothering less”.
If this episode made you feel seen, text it to a mom friend who’s been feeling overstimulated lately — not as advice, just a little “hey, I thought of you.” And if the show has encouraged you, leaving a quick review helps more moms find these conversations.

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Have you ever felt disconnected from what you actually like — or like you’ve lost touch with yourself somewhere between responsibilities, expectations, and everyday life?
In this episode, Ashleigh sits down with Caroline to explore the “Like Life” mindset — a practical approach to reconnecting with joy, creativity, and personal identity without waiting for life to become perfect first.
Together, they discuss why so many people feel pressure to “love their life,” how constant anticipation keeps us stuck, and how learning to notice what you like can help you feel more present and fulfilled right now.
This conversation is especially helpful for women navigating identity shifts, motherhood, creative burnout, or seasons where you feel unsure of your preferences, style, or direction.
You’ll walk away with practical tools to rediscover what you like, build creative confidence, and participate more fully in your life as it exists today.
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Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you revisit.
Today’s episode is a little different — I went back into the archives and pulled one of my very first podcast episodes from 2020, and honestly… it still made me laugh and think in all the right ways.
In this throwback episode, Trevor and I rate some of the most common pieces of Christian marriage advice — from “don’t let the sun go down on your anger” to “happy wife, happy life” — and talk honestly about what’s helpful, what feels vague, and what real-life marriage actually looks like behind the clichés.
You’ll hear early-podcast-day energy (yes, we had a newborn nearby 😅), but you’ll also hear themes that still matter today:
– how to navigate Christian advice that sounds good but isn’t always practical– why copy-and-paste relationship formulas don’t work for every couple– how to pursue faith and marriage without shame or unrealistic expectations.
Whether you’re married, dating, or just curious about how faith intersects with real relationships, think of this as a little time capsule — and maybe a reminder that your story doesn’t have to follow someone else’s script to be meaningful.
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Motherhood can sometimes feel like one giant to-do list — meals, laundry, schedules, messes, and the constant pressure to keep everything running smoothly.
But what if motherhood itself isn’t the never-ending list of tasks?
In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Olson (you might know her as Freckled Han) to explore a powerful reframe: motherhood is a relationship — and caretaking is the job. We talk about what shifts when you separate the emotional bond you’re building with your kids from the logistical responsibilities that come with running a home.
We unpack:
Why so many moms feel like they’re failing when the house feels overwhelming

The difference between caregiving tasks and the relationship of motherhood

How language shapes our expectations of motherhood

Emotional regulation, pressure, and why “enough” is a decision

Why motherhood doesn’t have to feel like one heavy blur anymore

If you’ve ever felt like the state of your home determines how you feel about yourself as a mom, this conversation might feel like a deep exhale.
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