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****TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY-RANKED PODCAST**** Are you waking up exhausted and overwhelmed before the day even begins? Is your mind as disorganized as your house? Is the stress of the clutter, debt, and what to make for dinner…again, wreaking havoc on your health, parenting and marriage? Do you wish you had one authentic Catholic friend who understood your struggles? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast will teach you how to create a clutter-free, organized home that practically runs itself, with dinner on the table every night, enough money to stop living paycheck to paycheck and God at the center of it all! Hi, I’m Gina. A Catholic wife, mom and declutter coach. For twenty years, I made sure my home was organized and running efficiently; we ate healthy, homemade dinners, the laundry was done, and the bills were paid on time, yet, I still felt like something was missing. I thought if my home looked like it belonged in a magazine, my family dined on gourmet meals and I stayed out of debt, life would be peaceful and perfect. I finally realized that I was searching for fulfillment and validation from the outside world. Yes, I needed my home to run efficiently, but I felt a nagging in my heart that I was made for more. If I was going to have a full life with the peace that transcends human understanding, I needed to make God the center. I needed to put Him in charge instead of feeling like it was all up to me. I created a plan that fits ME. Simple routines to incorporate faith into my daily tasks. A lifestyle that’s allowing me to prosper into the woman God is calling me to be. And I’m ready to share it with you! If you are tired of waiting for motivation to strike and you are ready to do the work to declutter your home, plan meals your family will actually eat, break free from living paycheck to paycheck, learn to implement routines for a peaceful home that practically runs itself, AND make a new Catholic BFF who wants to share in your joys and struggles, - this podcast is for you! Grab your garden shears because you’re about to prune away the clutter of life so you can prosper into the woman God has called YOU to be! To schedule your in-person or virtual declutter, budgeting or meal planning session, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716 Instagram:@pruningtoprosperpodcast Freebie to 100 days of decluttering list: https://mailchi.mp/f81329f110cb/9p8tvygn09 Topics included in this podcast: Catholic homemaking, home management, money, money management, broke, debt, debt free, debt free lifestyle, debt free journey, managing God’s money, stewardship, Bible readings, Catholic money management, baby steps, Dave Ramsey, Ramit Sethi, debt snowball, frugal, frugal homemaking, abundant mindset, credit card debt, student loan debt, overwhelming debt, overwhelm, clutter, cluttered home, cluttered mind, decluttering, declutter coach, tidy home, tidying, clutter free home, accountability, meals, meal planning, budgeting for groceries, grocery budget, monthly budget, gluten free meals, gluten free diet, corn free meals, corn free diet, meals for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Catholic faith, Catholic wife, Catholic mom, Catholic friendships, rosary, womens rosary group, prayer group, organizing, organization, home organization
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4 days ago
Bible verse for the summer declutter series: Ephesians 5:14-17
Join me this summer to declutter your home while praying the rosary. It’s not just any rosary, it’s a motivational rosary to walk you through decluttering the designated area of your home for the week.
Here’s how it works:
Grab your trash bag and a donation bag, pop on this week’s podcast episode and get to work! Each week we will focus on one area of your home. It will probably not be enough time to declutter the entire area, so I encourage you to replay that episode every day that week to keep the progress going. Each Wednesday will be a new podcast episode and a new focus area.
You won’t even need a rosary, just listen and pray along! However, if you are curious about the rosary or would like to learn how to pray it on your own time, here is a great resource for learning.
Grab a friend and hold each other accountable. You can also join the private Pruning To Prosper Facebook group and find a buddy here:
Not on social media? I will be hosting free and live zoom gatherings once per month to get to know you and for us to encourage one another along our summer declutter journey. Please sign up here to receive your monthly newsletter. (Check junk mail too.)
I do offer 1:1 virtual coaching for $77/hour, however, summer hours are very limited. Please email me at tightshipmama@gmail.com to see if we can connect and I’ll send you my calendly link.

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
289. Summer Declutter Series Week 2 (Clothing)
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Bible verse for the summer declutter series: Ephesians 5:14-17
Join me this summer to declutter your home while praying the rosary. It’s not just any rosary, it’s a motivational rosary to walk you through decluttering the designated area of your home for the week.
Here’s how it works:
Grab your trash bag and a donation bag, pop on this week’s podcast episode and get to work! Each week we will focus on one area of your home. It will probably not be enough time to declutter the entire area, so I encourage you to replay that episode every day that week to keep the progress going. Each Wednesday will be a new podcast episode and a new focus area.
You won’t even need a rosary, just listen and pray along! However, if you are curious about the rosary or would like to learn how to pray it on your own time, here is a great resource for learning.
Grab a friend and hold each other accountable. You can also join the private Pruning To Prosper Facebook group and find a buddy here:
Not on social media? I will be hosting free and live zoom gatherings once per month to get to know you and for us to encourage one another along our summer declutter journey. Please sign up here to receive your monthly newsletter. (Check junk mail too.)
I do offer 1:1 virtual coaching for $77/hour, however, summer hours are very limited. Please email me at tightshipmama@gmail.com to see if we can connect and I’ll send you my calendly link.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
288. Summer Declutter Series Week 1
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Bible verse for the summer declutter series: Ephesians 5:14-17
Join me this summer to declutter your home while praying the rosary. It’s not just any rosary, it’s a motivational rosary to walk you through decluttering the designated area of your home for the week.
Here’s how it works:
Grab your trash bag and a donation bag, pop on this week’s podcast episode and get to work! Each week we will focus on one area of your home. It will probably not be enough time to declutter the entire area, so I encourage you to replay that episode every day that week to keep the progress going. Each Wednesday will be a new podcast episode and a new focus area.
You won’t even need a rosary, just listen and pray along! However, if you are curious about the rosary or would like to learn how to pray it on your own time, here is a great resource for learning.
Grab a friend and hold each other accountable. You can also join the private Pruning To Prosper Facebook group and find a buddy here:
Not on social media? I will be hosting free and live zoom gatherings once per month to get to know you and for us to encourage one another along our summer declutter journey. Please sign up here to receive your monthly newsletter. (Check junk mail too.)
I do offer 1:1 virtual coaching for $77/hour, however, summer hours are very limited. Please email me at tightshipmama@gmail.com to see if we can connect and I’ll send you my calendly link.

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
287. The Rosary. The Ultimate Long Game.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Today we finish up our rosary series that began with Episode 260.
In this series, I've tried to show you how any mystery of the rosary can be applicable to your life's struggle. Whether you are drowning in debt, clutter or health issues or anything else that is weighing heavily on you, know that you can turn to the rosary for guidance and comfort.
In today's episode, we reach the final mystery. The fifth Glorious Mystery. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Mary knew that saying yes to God was not going to be easy but she played the long game. She kept her eye on the mission; Raise her son and bring all of us to Him. She did it!
You've been given your own unique mission here on earth. If something is standing in the way, declutter it now! You've got a mission to accomplish and there's no time to waste. What can you do today to begin to clear the clutter of your life so you are free to do the will of God?
For in-person decluttering in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com to schedule.
To join the private Facebook group, please click here:Facebook Group
Do you want to join me live once per month? Sign up for the monthly newsletter for the date, zoom link and topic!Monthly Newsletter
Summer is for my kids and camping so my 1:1 calendar is not available at this time. However, if you REALLY want a plan of action to tackle clutter this summer, just email me (tightshipmama@gmail.com) and let's see if we can work together via zoom.
May God Bless you, Gina

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
286. How To Have A Happy Death
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
How can we ensure a happy death?
We have been working our way through all the mysteries of the rosary from the Joyful Mysteries all the way through to the Glorious Mysteries. Today, we have reached the 4th Glorious Mystery. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The fruit of this mystery is a happy death.
In today's podcast episode I give you 5 things you can do to ensure a happy death. All we have to do is look to the rosary which is the life and death of Jesus and the life and death of our Blessed Mother. When we pray the rosary and meditate on the mysteries, we are learning how to live so that we may die happy and reunite with our Lord and Savior at the heavenly banquet.
If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and would to work with me in-person to declutter your home, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
If you would like to join the private Facebook group, please click the link here:Facebook Group
If you would like to subscribe to my monthly newsletter which always has something related to decluttering, meal planning or praying with any zoom links to our monthly live meet-up, please click here:Monthly Newsletter Sign-Up

Wednesday May 28, 2025
285. Clutter, Clutter Everywhere. Life Lessons from the Last 18 Months
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Exodus 20:15
I've been on a little break. On today's episode I'll share with you where I've been.
Give a listen. God Bless.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
284. Is Clutter Preventing You From Using Your Charism?
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Opening Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
A charism is a gift from the Holy Spirit given for the common good or for the service of others.
3 Signs of your Charism:
1. An unmistakable inner peace, energy and joy when using the gifts.
2. Unusually effective and successful results in what you're trying to accomplish.
3. Other people's direct or indirect recognition of the gift's presence.
This is the self-directed course I plan to take to learn more about my own charism: Catherine of Siena Institute
If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and would like help decluttering your home, I offer in-person decluttering. This is a 5 hour appointment and I donate all items to local thrift stores. Cost $300. Please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
For hourly coaching via Zoom (decluttering, budgeting, meal planning), you can see my calendar and book a session here:
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
283. How To Pay for College with CFP and Author, Ann Garcia
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Ann Garcia has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. She is a fee-only financial planner and the author of the critically-acclaimed "How to Pay for College" and a sought-after media guest who's been quoted in the New York Times, the Oregonian, and U.S. News and World Report, to name a few. Ann recently launched an interactive online course to help parents (and their advisors) affordably build saving for college and applying for aid into their broader financial plan. As a parent whose twins just graduated debt-free from their top-choice colleges, Ann's expertise expands beyond FAFSAs and 529s — she understands the emotional components of helping your child set and achieve goals for their future. Outside of financial planning, Ann is an avid runner, skier and fan of middle school rock concerts.
Ann has graciously offered the Pruning to Prosper audience a 10% off coupon code PRUNING to save on her course, The College Financial Plan.
I can be reached at: tightshipmama@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
282. 3 Easy Ways to Declutter for Quick Results You Can See for Yourself
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Opening Bible verse: Mark 16:19-20
How many of Jesus' closest friends didn't believe that He had risen from the dead? Thomas even had to place his fingers in the wounds of Jesus to finally believe!
How many times have you watched a decluttering video or listened to a decluttering podcast but you still don't believe it's for you? You still don't believe it will make that big of a difference?
In today's podcast episode I give you 3 easy guidelines to get you started on your decluttering journey so you'll see some quick results you can actually believe!
If you would like to work with me 1:1 via Zoom to begin your decluttering journey, please see my April calendar here:
If you are local to me in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, you can book your in-person 5 hour declutter session via email here:
If you would like to be part of the private Facebook group, you can join that here: Pruning To Prosper Facebook Group
If you're not into social media, you can join my weekly newsletter mailing and never miss a monthly freebie like a live declutter session, budget Q&A or group rosary. You can sign up here:

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Amy Brooks was invited to pray the rosary with a friend and friend's mom. That one invitation led to a small group of friends who watched "FRIENDS", drank wine, ate chocolate and prayed the rosary together. Decades later that group has grown into a Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Business!
On today's podcast episode, Amy Brooks joins me to talk all about how easy it is to use her guide and host your own Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat. You can purchase your digital guide here:
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat Guide
If you are craving authentic Catholic friendship, you are not alone. Give her retreats a try and watch the Holy Spirit start answering your prayers and the prayers of your friend circle.
If you would like to be added to my weekly newsletter and never miss a monthly live and free zoom with me, subscribe here: Weekly newsletter
If you would like to be part of the private Facebook group, join here: Pruning To Prosper Facebook Group
If you would like to schedule a 1:1 coaching call with me:
If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and would like in-home decluttering, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com