Simple Purposeful Living Podcast
The Simple Purposeful Living podcast is dedicated to helping busy moms live a simpler, more intentional life. Hosted by Erin Port, each episode shares advice and practical tips for simplifying your home, your work, and your relationships. From decluttering and organizing to cultivating gratitude and practicing self-care, this podcast explores various aspects of intentional living and helps listeners design a life that aligns with their values and priorities. Tune in for inspiring conversations and actionable insights that will help you simplify your life and focus on what truly matters.
Episodes
November 25, 2025 • 48 mins
Today we’re diving into holiday gifting, the part of the season that somehow feels both magical and mildly panic-inducing. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to be thoughtful and generous but also staring at a long list feeling totally overwhelmed… same. This episode is your permission slip to take a breath, simplify, and bring the joy back into giving. I’m sharing the tiny tweaks that have genuinely changed the game for me, sta...
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November 18, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, I’m sharing my heart on something that so many moms feel this time of year: the holidays are magical… until the pressure, expectations, and “shoulds” start stacking up. With over half of parents reporting higher stress during the holiday season, and one in five saying their stress even dampens their kids’ joy, I invite you to slow down, breathe, and shift into a gentler, more intentional way of moving through the s...
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November 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Ready or not, the holidays are here, and if you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in tangled lights or missing the tape when it’s time to wrap gifts, this episode is for you! I’m sitting down with professional organizer and fellow mom, Jaclyn Musselman, to help us take the stress out of holiday prep and replace it with a little more peace and purpose. Jaclyn shares how she turned her passion for simplifying motherhood into a thrivin...
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November 4, 2025 • 37 mins
We’re officially (or unofficially!) kicking off the holiday season, and what better way to start than with a heart of gratitude?
In this episode, I’m joined by Kerry and April, the creative moms and founders behind Turkey on the Table, a simple, hands-on way for families to practice gratitude together all November long. Born out of a preschool parking lot conversation, this sweet idea turned into a nationwide movement helping p...
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October 28, 2025 • 38 mins
What happens when God asks you to do something that doesn’t make sense? Today I’m joined by Lindsay Parks, a wife, mom of five, and cohost of the podcast Built for More for a real, faith-filled conversation about obedience, motherhood, and finding peace in the messy middle.
Lindsay shares what it looked like for her family to sell their dream home in pursuit of financial freedom, the rhythms that keep their home running, and how...
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October 21, 2025 • 26 mins
Welcome to a spooktacular episode, where we're brewing up some devilishly good Halloween fun! 🎃👻
Today, I'm your ghostly guide through the haunted Halloween season. Whether you're a Halloween aficionado or just a humble participant in the festivities, fear not! We've got your back with a cauldron full of tricks and treats.
First up, let's dive into the mesmerizing world of pumpkin carving. 🎃✨ We'll unveil the secrets to crea...
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October 14, 2025 • 48 mins
I’m so excited for you to meet my friend Jenny Marrs in this episode, she is the real deal: generous, grounded, and hilariously honest about what it’s like to parent a big, beautiful, complicated family. Jenny’s new book, Trust God, Love People (out October 7 — grab it wherever you buy books), is a collection of short, bite-sized stories of God’s faithfulness written especially for busy parents who don’t have time to read a memoir ...
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October 7, 2025 • 34 mins
Every few months, I love to hit pause and share what I call my “saving graces”: the small, everyday things that are making life simpler, calmer, or just a bit sweeter in this current season. It’s never about a full-blown life overhaul (who has time for that?), but rather those tiny tweaks that make you exhale and think, okay, I can do this.
In this episode, I’m sharing the little shifts and products that are saving my sanity rig...
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September 30, 2025 • 35 mins
Today we’re diving into one of those topics that makes most parents squirm, the birds and the bees. I invited expert Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees to join me, and she has such a refreshing way of helping us move past the dreaded “one big talk” into simple, steady, everyday conversations with our kids. Megan shares her favorite “sponge” analogy and how the drip-drip-drip approach, short, age-appropriate talks over time, fills ou...
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September 23, 2025 • 39 mins
Every few months I love hosting an Ask Me Anything episode where your real-life questions take center stage.
In this Fall Edition, we dive into seasonal decorating tips that make your home feel festive without the overwhelm, simple family meal planning ideas that keep snacks and dinners stress-free, and why plan B dinners are a lifesaver for busy moms.
I share encouragement on how to find a therapist you actually connect wi...
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September 16, 2025 • 35 mins
If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting until you feel “ready” before making a move, whether that’s starting something new, having a hard conversation, or stepping out of your comfort zone, then this episode is for you.
I’m sitting down with Jill Schulman, a former U.S. Marine Corps officer turned corporate leader and positive psychology expert. Her upcoming book, The Bravery Effect, unpacks how courage isn’t about being fearless...
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September 9, 2025 • 21 mins
As the school year kicks off and schedules get packed, I’ve got the perfect cure for those mid-day hunger pangs: 10 quick, grab-and-go meals that’ll keep you full and happy.
Forget boring sandwiches, these meals have personality. We’re talking endless combinations that’ll keep your taste buds on their toes.
Craving something a little fancier? Take a quick trip (with your fork) to the French countryside with charcuterie boards...
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September 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Ever looked at a closet full of clothes and thought, “I have nothing to wear”, well this episode is for you. I’m joined by Conni Jespersen, wardrobe stylist and founder of Art in the Find, who has spent the last decade helping women build intentional wardrobes that feel personal, practical, and pulled together. Conni shares how to “shop your own closet” and rediscover pieces you already own, why a tiny tweak like changing a necklin...
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August 26, 2025 • 24 mins
Back-to-school season has a way of throwing us off balance. One moment we’re celebrating the quiet pockets of space that come with new schedules, and the next we’re drowning in routines, expectations, and overwhelm. In this episode, I share how to steady yourself and your family with small, doable rhythms that layer in slowly, like learning piano one hand at a time instead of trying to master the whole song on day one.
Drawing f...
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August 19, 2025 • 34 mins
Back-to-school season is packed with emotions—joy, nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of worry about what’s to come. In this episode of the Simple, Purposeful Living Podcast, I share eight tiny tweaks that have helped my kids (and me!) face new seasons with courage. From creating side-by-side conversations and normalizing anxiety, to adding comfort anchors, practicing new situations, and celebrating milestones, these small shifts ...
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August 12, 2025 • 33 mins
If you’ve ever opened your fridge, spotted a soggy bag of spinach or a fuzzy berry graveyard, and thought, “Well… there goes $7” 🫠 — this episode is going to be your new best friend.
I’m joined by Amy Cross, urban homesteader and founder of The Cross Legacy, whose viral kitchen hacks have saved families up to 40% on their grocery bills. Her secret? Learning how to make food last way longer than you ever thought possible. From b...
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August 5, 2025 • 31 mins
We’re officially in back-to-school mode, and if that thought feels more overwhelming than exciting, you’re going to love today’s conversation. Erin sits down with Brittany from @homeandkind — aka the queen of practical mom hacks — to talk all things lunchboxes, rhythms, and how to actually make this season feel lighter, not more chaotic.
Brittany shares how her business evolved from party products to viral lunch hacks, the freez...
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July 29, 2025 • 26 mins
Can you believe we’re already at the end of July? Whether your kids are already back in school or you’re soaking up the last few weeks of summer, this episode is here to help you make the transition smoother (and way less stressful). I’m kicking off our Back-to-School series with five simple reminders that will seriously make your life 100x easier.
I’m sharing why it’s so important to look back before you move forward (celebrate...
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July 22, 2025 • 31 mins
Welcome back, friends! We’re smack dab in the middle of the slow, sticky, sunshine-soaked days of July—and if you’re anything like me, that summer pace has you craving ease, fun, and a little bit of rhythm in the chaos. So this week, I’m bringing you a list I’ve been quietly keeping all season long: 10 simple summer saving graces.
These aren’t life-changing hacks or massive overhauls. They’re the small, often-overlooked tweaks—t...
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July 15, 2025 • 46 mins
Summer is the perfect time to slow down, get a little reflective, and have some fun—which is exactly what this Ask Me Anything episode is all about. Whether you’re on a walk, running errands, or hiding in the pantry for a moment of peace, this one’s for you.
I’m answering your thoughtful, curious, and sometimes hilarious questions—from how I remember the little details in people’s lives, to navigating social situations when you’...
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