{"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":"112 - What Is a Holistic Home? The Five Foundations Every Modern Homemaker Needs to Know","slug":"112-what-is-a-holistic-home-the-five-foundations-every-modern-homemaker-needs-to-know","published_at":"2026-05-15T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-homemaking-i-mindset-and-methods-for-happier-healthier-homes-6749919/112-what-is-a-holistic-home-the-five-foundations-every-modern-homemaker-needs-to-know","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/ac0605f6-5cea-42cb-b6ba-47abfa10933c.mp3","summary":"What does it actually mean to create home holistically and why does it matter so much for modern homemakers? In this episode, we're going back to the foundations. If you've ever felt like you're working hard at home but still feel like something is off, this one is for you. We're unpacking what holistic homemaking really is, why home has a bigger impact on our wellbeing than most of us realize, and how the Five Foundations of Home, the modern homemaking framework at the heart of everything I teach, can help you move from overwhelmed to genuinely supported. This episode is for you if you've ever: Felt like you're doing all the things at home, but still feel behind Tried a new system or routine, only to watch it fall apart within weeks Sensed that something is off in your home, but couldn't quite put your finger on what Wondered why surface-level fixes never seem to create lasting change Wanted a clearer, more connected way to approach your home and homemaking We'll explore: Why home contributes to our wellbeing more than we often give it credit for The five most common challenges modern homemakers face, and why they're all connected What it actually means to create home holistically, and why it changes everything An overview of the Five Foundations of Home: Mindset & Motivation, Release & Reset, Plans & Routines, Design & Décor, and Cyclical Living Why a whole-home approach works when patchwork fixes don't Whether you're brand new to holistic homemaking or you've been circling this idea for a while, this episode will give you a clear framework for understanding your home and yourself in a whole new way. 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