Do you want ✨vibes✨ as soon as you walk into your home? Do you need a new top or a piece of furniture, but your budget doesn't have room for another big purchase this month? Do you miss the avocado green Tupperware your grandma collected in the '70s, or want to let your kid have the rite of passage of owning a hamburger phone? Then sis, it's time to go thrifting! Jessa's a thrifty maven who's got all the tips (seriously, just go look at her Instagram @jessabrayy—from her house to her wardrobe, she's got receipts). From saving some cash to saving the planet, to the best strategies on finding the coolest stuff without feeling overwhelmed, Jessa's got you covered.    Thanks to our episode sponsors! BETTERHELP | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified  SHOPIFY | Sign up for a $1/month trial period at http://shopify.com/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    SUBSCRIBE  to Emily’s Substack! https://emilyley.substack.com/    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Looking for easy ways to create fun this summer? From fresh salads and no-churn ice cream, to tips for road tripping and hosting a backyard Super Soakers tournament, a Summer Bucket List doesn't have to have *huge* things on it—and you don't have to check everything off, either. This is all about ✨vibes.✨ Emily, Liz, Jessa and Laura share easy ways you can create the kind of summer you want: one that’s a bit more loose and carefree, like the ones you loved when you were a kid.   Thanks to our episode sponsors! ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – at http://rocketmoney.com/simplified    NUTS.COM | Get  a FREE gift with purchase and FREE shipping on orders of $29 or more at http://nuts.com/simplified    HONEYLOVE | Get 20% off your whole order at https://honeylove.com promo code SIMPLIFIED * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    SUBSCRIBE  to Emily’s Substack! https://emilyley.substack.com/    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/    * * * A Four Eyes Media Production

“I cannot show up to be the mom I want to be for Bennett if I don't show up for myself,” says co-host Liz. But when you have so many things pulling at your attention—your kids, your work, your partner, your family and friends—how *do* you find time to show up for yourself? Ashlee Gadd, found of Coffee + Crumbs, knows this struggle all too well. Ashlee talks with new mama Liz about how she learned to let go of the guilt of not doing it all perfectly, and why pursuing what fills you up benefits everyone around you (especially your kids!). For anyone who pours their time into their children, their work, or any other important areas of their life, you'll find Ashlee's message so relatable—and see freeing.   Thanks to our episode sponsors! GREEN CHEF | get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60    MAEV | Get $40 off your first order at https://www.meetmaev.com/SIMPLIFIED    HATCH | Get up to 15% off (and free shipping!) at https://www.hatch.co/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com  SUBSCRIBE to Emily's Substack!https://emilyley.substack.com/    GET Emily’s Latest Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/   *** A Four Eyes Media Production

🇬🇧 What we choose to wear communicates a message: What do we value? And how do we want to present ourselves to the world? This is *especially* true for the British Royal Family, says journalist Elizabeth Holmes. Elizabeth is the brilliant mind behind “So Many Thoughts,” a Substack and Instagram series where she breaks down the messages (and history!) behind what the Royals choose to wear. Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, Emily and Elizabeth break down how Royal style has evolved over the past generation, why there’s a shortage on tiaras (seriously), and the secrets behind the most iconic looks worn by Diana, Kate, Meghan and more. Whether you’re a history buff, a fashionista or a Royal enthusiast, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   Thanks to our episode sponsors! BETTERHELP | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified  VEGAMOUR | Get 20% off your first order with code SIMPLIFIED at https://vegamour.com/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    SUBSCRIBE to Emily's Substack!https://emilyley.substack.com/    GET Emily’s New Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * FOLLOW The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/    * * * A Four Eyes Media Production

When women come together with open books and open hearts, the best thing happens: connection. When co-host Laura moved to a new town in 2019, she had no idea how she was going to make friends. But a chance encounter with a fellow mom at the neighborhood pool changed Laura’s life—because it led her to her life-giving group, The Book Club Babes! Laura shares easy tips you can use to create your own book club: how to meet your people, decide what to read (spoiler alert: you can read anything you want, it doesn’t have to be books!), why automating your meeting time makes getting together *so* much easier—and why making time to get together matters so much.   Thanks to our episode sponsors! BETTERHELP | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified  ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions—and manage your expenses the easy way. https://rocketmoney.com/simplified. STORYWORTH | Save $10 on your first purchase at https://storyworth.com/simplified * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s Latest Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise SUBSCRIBE to Emily’s Substack! https://emilyley.substack.com/    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

✨ Secrets Revealed! ✨ The brand-new Spring Collection is HERE! And to celebrate, we're asking: ever wonder how Team Simplified chooses new planner patterns? And how do they figure out new products to make?? Creative Director Whitney Hawkins joins co-host Laura (and Graphic Designer extraordinaire!) to reveal some *fascinating* Simplified secrets behind all things design. Don't miss this one—and grab your favorite new Planner and accessories in the Spring Collection! https://emilyley.com    Thanks to our episode sponsors!   MAEV | Get $40 off your first order at https://www.meetmaev.com/SIMPLIFIED    HONEYLOVE | Get 20% off your whole order at https://honeylove.com promo code SIMPLIFIED    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Ahh, spring is here! 🌷 Time to open the windows, break out the cleaning caddy, and give our rooms a fresh start. 🧹🫧 Laura’s at the mic this week, and after her BIG move, she’s revealing her top tips for giving your home a thorough declutter quickly so you can get back to the sunshine. She also shares the *best* tools and potions to keep your home sparkling clean (spoiler alert: there are two kinds of vacuums on this list—and zero regrets).   Thank you to our episode sponsors! (+ codes to help you save) GREEN CHEF | Get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60   BOLL + BRANCH | Get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code SIMPLIFIED at https://bollandbranch.com/    TAWKIFY | Get 20% off when you become a client at https://tawkify.com/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

“If you want to make one decision to ensure your own health and happiness,” said a recent study from Harvard University, “it should be to cultivate warm relationships of all kinds.” And that includes friendships! But what kinds of friends do we need? And what kind of friend should *we* be? Author and podcaster Laura Tremaine (of 10 Things to Tell You fame!) is here, and she’s written a fantastic new book called The Life Council. And this week, she and Emily are talking about where they’ve shined in their friendships—and where they’ve flopped. They talk about the friends who  stand by them through the awkward and the hard, and bring warmth and meaning and laughter to their days. Above all, they normalize what adult friendship looks like: the good, the bad, the awkward, the wonderful. Thanks to our episode sponsors! VEGAMOUR | Get 20% off your first order at https://vegamour.com/simplified   ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions—and manage your expenses the easy way! https://rocketmoney.com/simplified   BETTERHELP | Save 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified   FASTGROWINGTREES.COM | Get 15% off your entire order at fifteen percent off at https://fastgrowingtrees.com/simplified * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

What an interesting time to be alive—isn’t that right, Millennials? That’s especially true when it comes to being partnered or married to someone, because the world looks a liiiiiittle different than when our parents were our age and trying to navigate their own relationships (i.e. The economy! A pandemic! Social media!). Laura and Jessa get vulnerable and peel back the curtain on their marriages, each going on dozen years. What’s been the best thing? What’s been super hard? How do they handle the difficult places like parenting and finances? This is a super insightful convo, full of grace and plenty of laughs. After all, as Laura says, “You laugh. You fight. You choose each other over and over. That’s marriage, right?”   **Also, please know you don’t have to be married or partnered to live a full, wholehearted life. Relationships of all kinds bring meaning to our lives.    Thanks to our episode sponsor! MAEV * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Sometimes you just *need a minute,* right? Jessa and Laura definitely do, and they’re talking about alllll the shows that bring them a quick dose of good feels: shows to put on in the background (look at you, The Office and Park & Rec), who’s Team Friends and who’s Team Seinfeld, which reality TV shows and documentaries are worth your time (have you seen The Jinx!?), and—most importantly—why Schitt’s Creek may be the greatest comfort watch of all time (“EW, DAVID!”). Thank to our episode sponsors! CARE/OF: Get 50% off your first order with code simplified50 at https://takecareof.com    TAWKIFY | Get 20% off when you become a client at https://tawkify.com/simplified    SLEEP MEDITATION FOR WOMEN PODCAST | Feel less stressed and more calm as you ease into a night of better sleep. Find “Sleep Meditation for Women” in your favorite podcast app, or visit https://womensmeditationnetwork.com  * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Have you ever felt yourself coming to a new chapter—but you weren't quite sure how to navigate it? Maybe you finally reached the milestone you've worked so hard for, or you can't figure out exactly how to get there. Weirdly, in both scenarios, we find ourselves asking, "What's next?” Which can often be translated to: “What's the next right decision for me here?"   Emily shares about reaching her own "What's next?" moment, and what she's doing to answer that question for herself.   Thank to our episode sponsors! ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions—and manage your expenses the easy way! https://rocketmoney.com/simplified    FABRIC | Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes at http://meetfabric.com/simplified    EARTH BREEZE | Save 40% on your subscription at https://earthbreeze.com/simplified  * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Let go of "perfect" and say hello to "Halfway Homemade" – the mantra that's going to change your life in the kitchen! Jessa and Laura share the easiest 30-minute meals to make on a busy weeknight (that their kids actually eat!), plus the freezer and pantry must-haves that cut their cooking time in half, and why most kitchen fails can be fixed with a sauce. Because sauce. ✨   Thanks to our episode sponsors! (+ codes to help you save)   GREEN CHEF | Get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60 BOLL + BRANCH | Get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code SIMPLIFIED at https://bollandbranch.com/  BETTERHELP | Save 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified  FASTGROWINGTREES.COM | Get 15% off your entire order at fifteen percent off at https://fastgrowingtrees.com/simplified     * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

What do you do when something so heartbreaking happens that it takes you years to process exactly what you went through? If you’re NYT author J.T. Ellison, you put it in a thriller novel. This week, Emily joins J.T. (who’s one of Emily’s favorite authors!) for a conversation around a topic that links them both: infertility. J.T. vulnerably shares about her own miscarriages, about transmitting pain into your work, why marriages has room for secrets but not lies, about the joys and pitfalls of living in Nashville, and just how she wove a plotline about her infertility experience into a brand-new thriller novel called It’s One of Us.   Thanks to our episode sponsors VEGAMOUR | Get 20% off your first order at https://vegamour.com/simplified  TAWKIFY | Get 20% off when you become a client at https://tawkify.com/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

What's it *really* like to build your own home? After selling her house via text (yep, really) and beginning to build her forever home with her family on the lake they love, co-host Laura knows. And she's here, along with Jessa, to share her best tips for creating the home of your dreams (while avoiding the same "fun" surprises she encountered along the way).   Thanks to our episode sponsors! GREEN CHEF | Get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60    ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions—and manage your expenses the easy way! https://rocketmoney.com/simplified   CARE/OF: Get 50% off your first order with code simplified50 at https://takecareof.com/    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

It can be lonely to feel like you're the only one who struggles with something. For the longest time, that's how co-host Liz felt, too, as she struggled with anxiety that turned her days upside down. Liz opens up with producer Amy as they talk about Liz's journey with anxiety and how it's affected her life. They talk about the concrete steps that have helped Liz move through hard moments, how she's learned to become her own best advocate and how to care for herself well.   PS: if you're struggling with anxiety and mental health, there's help for you. Talk to your doctor and mental health provider for guidance and next steps. Reach out to a friend or loved one for support. ❤️   Thanks to our episode sponsors! (+ codes to help you save)   EARTH BREEZE | Save 40% on your subscription at https://earthbreeze.com/simplified    FABRIC | Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes at http://meetfabric.com/simplified    GLADSKIN | Get 15% off (plus free shipping!) on your first order at https://gladskin.com/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

"How did you know your partner was 'the one'? What advice would you give yourself before your wedding day? How do you move through parenting situations where you don't see eye to eye? What do we *really* get the partner who says they don't want a gift?"    We asked for your relationship questions, and you delivered. And in honor of Valentine's Day, Emily and her husband Bryan draw from their 15 years of married wisdom to answer some of your most frequently asked questions.   Thanks to our episode sponsors! (+ codes to help you save) GREEN CHEF | Get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60    BETTERHELP | Save 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified    BOLL + BRANCH | Get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code SIMPLIFIED at https://bollandbranch.com/    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Need a 30-minute weeknight dinner without burning a hole in your credit card? Jessa would like to introduce you to the magical world of ALDI. #IYKYK (PS: ALDI has no idea who we are. We’re just doing this episode because we really like ALDI!)   Thanks to our episode sponsors! (+ codes to help you save ) VEGAMOUR | Get 20% off your first order at https://vegamour.com/simplified  ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions—and manage your expenses the easy way! https://rocketmoney.com/simplified  * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Join Emily as she walks down memory lane—and shares some exciting news we think you're going to love! 🎉   Thanks to our episode sponsors! (+ codes to help you save) GREEN CHEF | Get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60    GLADSKIN | Get 15% off (plus free shipping!) on your first order at https://gladskin.com/simplified    FABRIC | Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes at http://meetfabric.com/simplified    CARE/OF: Get 50% off your first order with code simplified50 at https://takecareof.com/    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley    Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/  Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/  Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

We all want to make real, lasting connections with people. So why not start with your very own neighbors? It can feel a little intimidating to reach out to someone you don’t know, maybe even a little awkward. It did for writer Shannan Martin too. But despite her status as a card-carrying introvert, Shannan has found that connecting with the community around her in small, low-stakes ways has given her more joy than just sticking to a polite wave. Emily and Shannan talk about some easy ways you can get to know your neighbors or loose acquaintances a little more (Guess what? You don’t have to feed them dinner!). Because at the end of the day, once you push past your feelings of discomfort, you’ll discover that the gift of connection is definitely worth it.   Thanks to our episode sponsor! (+ codes to help you save 💰)   ROCKET MONEY | Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way! – by going to https://rocketmoney.com/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley

Ever hit a milestone birthday that makes you sit and *think*? This year, Emily’s hitting 40, and she’s thinking about the wonderful things this new season has to offer: the wisdom of hindsight and experience, the gift of caring for a body that’s carried you so far,  the ability to know what fills you up (and when to give a hearty “No, thanks!”), and the abundance of love we’ve given and received along the way. Whether you’re 25 and wondering where life will take you, or you’re right where Emily is and wondering what’s next, this is the episode for you, friend. ❤️   Thanks to our episode sponsor! (+ codes to help you save)   BETTERHELP | Save 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/simplified    EARTH BREEZE | Save 40% on your subscription at https://earthbreeze.com/simplified    * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodes https://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Notes https://emilyley.com/podcast    SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com    GET Emily’s New Book! https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise    * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple  Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify  Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher  YouTube |http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    * * * Let’s Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/  Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified  Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/  YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube    Emily Ley:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley