Do you ever feel like life has become one long to-do list?
In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host, Mel Histon, sits down with organisation expert, podcast host and founder of Beautifully Organised, Marissa Roberts, for a heartfelt conversation about simplifying life, creating space for yourself and learning to nurture your own wellbeing.
Together they explore why so many women struggle to switch off, the pressure of trying to do it all, and how small changes can create more calm, ease and joy in everyday life.
Marissa shares practical tips for reducing overwhelm, setting healthy boundaries, saying no without guilt, creating simple self-care rituals and letting go of perfectionism.
The conversation also takes some fun and unexpected turns as Marissa shares her experiences working as an extra in movies and television shows, including a memorable moment involving Ryan Gosling!
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why so many women feel constantly overwhelmed
• The mental load and invisible pressures women carry
• How organisation can create more peace and freedom
• Practical ways to simplify daily life
• Learning to say no without guilt
• People pleasing, boundaries and protecting your energy
• Creating self-care rituals that actually fit into real life
• The benefits of solo travel and making time for yourself
• Letting go of perfectionism
• Finding more joy, calm and balance in everyday life
If you've been craving a softer, simpler way of living, this episode is a beautiful reminder that you don't need to do more—you may simply need to make space for what matters most.
Connect with Marissa Roberts:
Beautifully Organised
The Simpler Business Podcast
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** Hey Soul Sista listeners can have FREE access to Marissa’s course The Busy Mum’s Guide to Making Life Easier:
https://marissaroberts.thrivecart.com/bmgtmle/?coupon=HEYSOULSISTA
** Hey Soul Sista listeners can have FREE access to Marissa’s Business Boundaries toolkit:
https://www.marissaroberts.com/business-boundaries/
Connect with MARISSA ROBERTS:
The Simpler Business Podcast https://www.marissaroberts.com/podcast/
Connect with MEL HISTON:

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