Why is decluttering so hard when you already know you don’t need everything you’re keeping?

Professional organizer Jen Heard, founder of Clean Sweep Consulting, joins the Elite Life Podcast to explore our emotional attachment to possessions and the everyday habits that keep clutter coming back.

From baby clothes and sentimental keepsakes to overflowing closets and kitchen counters, Jen shares practical ways to make decisions, involve your family, and create more calm at home.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why sentimental items can feel so difficult to let go of.

• How procrastination and postponed decisions contribute to clutter.

• A simple method for belongings you’re not ready to part with.

• How to preserve meaningful memories without keeping every object.

• Everyday organizing habits that keep your kitchen from becoming a dumping ground.

• Ways to involve your children in organizing and make school mornings easier.

• Where to start when downsizing or rebuilding your space after a major life change.

• How donating thoughtfully can give your belongings a useful next chapter.

Jen also shares the vision behind Love Bigger, her project to connect people’s donations with the needs of local charities.

What’s one thing you’ve held onto for years, even though you no longer use it? Tell us in the comments.

Connect with Jen:

Website: https://cleansweepconsulting.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleansweepconsulting/

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Trisha's experience at Runningman 2026 Festival sparked an honest conversation about commitment, accountability, and the difference between giving yourself grace and making excuses.

In this episode of The Elite Life Podcast, Trisha and Kylee recap Runningman. Trisha opens up about how past injuries affected her identity as an athlete, why she arrived without a clear race goal, and what changed when she finally said that goal out loud.

In this video, we'll discuss:

• What Runningman Festival is like, from glamping to race day
• How fear of failure can keep you from committing to a clear goal
• Why saying your goals out loud can help you stay accountable
• Giving yourself grace versus giving yourself excuses
• Why your 100% can look different from day to day
• Meeting Sara Blakely and lessons from Jesse Itzler and Inky Johnson
• Finding community through KultureCity Fit and She Built That
• Surrounding yourself with people who encourage growth and raise your standards

What's one goal you're ready to commit to? Share it in the comments, and send this episode to your accountability partner.

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Could you sell everything and start a new life in Mexico—and would it be worth the risk?

Rob Bailey and his wife left Canada with six suitcases and a cat. They planned to take a year off, but three months later, a question changed their plans: “What are we going to do for money?”

In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Rob shares how he went from running construction businesses in Canada to building a real estate business in Puerto Vallarta. We explore the freedom, uncertainty, and hard work behind starting over abroad—and whether living in your favorite vacation destination changes its magic.

You’ll also hear about:

• Adjusting to a slower lifestyle and letting go of possessions

• Navigating residency and language barriers

• Building a business in a competitive market

• Buying property in Mexico and recognizing potential scams

• Questions to ask before choosing an agent or purchasing a home

Would you make a move like this? Tell us what would excite you—and what would hold you back—in the comments.

Connect with Rob:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbailey_vallartarealestate

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