There are few epsiodes each year that get more feedback than when I talk to my friend Kim of Rustic Home Organizing. She's back to kick off 2026 with us and is telling us about her 4th year of organizing, which brought challenges she never envisioned. She has so much to say and I'm excited for you to hear it!
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Navigating Through Trauma and Overwhelm: A Journey with Kim Snodgrass
As they kick off the fourth installment of their annual series, Kim shares the intense personal and professional challenges she faced in 2025. Kim opens up about the emotional rollercoaster she experienced, the toll of overcommitting, the impact of social media and electronic influences, and the importance of listening to one's nervous system. The episode concludes with Kim's transformative journey to Montana for a dopamine detox, as she begins to reset her life and business.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:38 Meet Kim Snodgrass: From Baby Organizer to Pro
01:27 Kim's Life-Changing Year
04:24 The Struggles of Organizing a Major Event
07:00 Facing Personal and Professional Challenges
13:19 The Mental Toll of Overthinking
17:56 The Overwhelming Influence of Technology
18:58 The Rollercoaster of Event Planning
20:53 Diving into New Ventures
22:09 The Struggle with Overwhelm
23:41 Meltdown and Recovery
26:04 A Traumatic October
28:50 A Much-Needed Reset in Montana
32:45 Learning to Reset the Nervous System
