{"podcast":{"title":"Modern Homemaking   I   Mindset and Methods for Happier, Healthier Homes","slug":"modern-homemaking-i-mindset-and-methods-for-happier-healthier-homes-6749919","podcast_index_feed_id":6749919,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-common-nest-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.thecommonnest.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8f858f1f-8b69-42a5-ba4c-3be5ee45481b/Podcast-Covers-2.png","author":"Christy from The Common Nest","episode_count":117,"summary":"Welcome to Modern Homemaking, the podcast for those who care deeply about their homes, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by them. If you’re carrying the mental load, managing routines and clutter, navigating expectations, and trying to create calm in the middle of real life, this show is for you. I’m Christy, from The Common Nest, and for over twenty years I’ve been researching, practicing, and supporting others to create happier, healthier homes through a holistic approach. Homemaking is more than cleaning or decorating. It’s about mindset, emotional wellbeing, routines, boundaries, and the invisible systems shaping your daily life. Each week, we explore the mindset, motivation, and practical methods that help you overcome overwhelm and create a home you truly love. From decluttering and routines to seasonal living, decorating. Here we are redefining modern homemaking and looking at the whole picture, because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. If you’re ready for home without hustle, calm, clarity, and a space that supports you as much as you support everyone else, you’re in the right place. Your path to a happier, healthier home begins here. Welcome home!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T20:18:16.308300+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-homemaking-i-mindset-and-methods-for-happier-healthier-homes-6749919"},"episode":{"title":"102 - Are You Happy at Home? The Psychology of Creating a Happier Home","slug":"102-are-you-happy-at-home-the-psychology-of-creating-a-happier-home","published_at":"2026-03-06T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-homemaking-i-mindset-and-methods-for-happier-healthier-homes-6749919/102-are-you-happy-at-home-the-psychology-of-creating-a-happier-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-homemaking-i-mindset-and-methods-for-happier-healthier-homes-6749919","url":"https://www.thecommonnest.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cb24bd05-5e6b-400e-8b49-34c58198f5e0.mp3","summary":"Are you happy at home? It’s a simple question… but many of us don’t slow down enough to really ask it. When we do, we often start thinking about our physical home, whether it’s clean, how it looks, or whether we feel proud of it. But happiness at home isn’t just about the state of our space. It’s also about how we are living within it. In this episode of Modern Homemaking , we’re exploring the deeper connection between home, happiness, and wellbeing. Drawing on ideas from psychology, environmental influence, and holistic homemaking, we’ll talk about how our homes shape how we think, feel, and move through our daily lives. Because creating a happier home isn’t just about doing more. It’s about alignment. When your mindset, environment, routines, and energy begin working together, home can become one of the most supportive and nourishing places in your life. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: • Felt overwhelmed by your home and wondered why it affects you so deeply • Questioned whether your home is supporting your wellbeing or draining it • Wanted your home to feel calmer, lighter, or more aligned with your life • Suspected that happiness at home is about more than cleaning, organizing, or decorating We’ll explore: • Why the question “Are you happy at home?” matters more than we might think • What psychology teaches us about happiness and wellbeing • How our home environment influences our mood, stress, and energy • Why happiness at home often has less to do with your home, and more to do with how you’re living in it • Small shifts you can make to help your home feel more supportive and aligned Whether you’re navigating overwhelm at home, craving more peace in your space, or simply wanting to feel better in your everyday life, this episode is here to remind you that…","meta_description":"Are you happy at home? 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