In this episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with Shira Gill, home organizing expert, speaker, and author, to explore the power of minimalism and intentional living. We dive into how clutter impacts mental health, sleep, and relationships, why so many of us feel overwhelmed by our stuff, and the simple shifts that create lasting change. Shira shares practical tips for decluttering every area of life—from your closet to your kitchen to your mind—so you can create more space for what truly matters. If you’re ready to simplify, de-stress, and transform your home and life, this episode is for you.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Shira Gill is a globally recognized home organizing expert, speaker, coach, and content creator with a less-is-more philosophy. Over the past decade, she has helped thousands of people around the world reduce clutter and create more space for what matters. Shira’s books center around the intimate relationship between people’s homes and lives and how they inform and inspire each other. Her work and home have been featured in Vogue, Dwell, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Domino, Forbes, goop, Harper’s Bazaar, HGTV, InStyle, Parents, Real Simple, and The New York Times. She has also been a guest on Good Morning America.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•  How getting laid off while eight months pregnant led Shira to discover her passion for organizing.
• Why clutter and disorganization create stress, anxiety, and even impact health and relationships.
• The culture of consumerism and how we are conditioned to believe that more will make us happier.
• The inner-outer connection and why mental and emotional struggles often manifest as clutter.
• The power of a “purchase pause” and how a one-month break from shopping can reveal deeper patterns.
• Why decluttering leads to better sleep, weight loss, and improved relationships.
• Bedroom minimalism and how to create a calm, hotel-like sleep sanctuary.
• Closet editing and the “capsule wardrobe” approach to owning fewer, better things.
• Kitchen organization hacks and the three essential knives every home chef needs.
• Relationship clutter and how to assess draining relationships and set healthy boundaries.

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole

Vietnamese egg coffee (AKA Cà Phê Kem Trứng) is a rich and sweet, creamy coffee drink originating from Hanoi, Vietnam. It tastes like melted coffee-flavored ice-cream. Extra-strong brewed coffee balances a lush mix of sweetened condensed milk, whipped egg yolk and half & half.

The following recipes were inspired by the owners of Café Thắng who demonstrated their technique for making both the hot and iced versions of Cà Phê Kem Trứng.

What is Egg Cream?

The common component to Vietnamese Egg Coffee is a whipped egg yolk cream that is spooned over the top.

Egg Cream Safety Tips

Use the freshest eggs possible. The egg yolk will be gently heated by the coffee in the hot version of this drink. For the iced version, temper the raw eggs by boiling them for one to two minutes before breaking and separating the whites from the yolk if there is any concern about food born illness.

How to Make Egg Cream for Vietnamese Egg Coffee

Special equipment: Handheld milk frother equipped with a double whisk 2-ounce measuring cup

Crack a large egg into your hand, letting the whites fall between your fingers and leaving the yolk intact. Gently transfer the yolk to a 4 ounce measuring cup.

Using a handheld milk frother equipped with a double whisk, beat the egg yolk on high speed while tilting the cup slightly with your other hand. Beat until the mixture has doubled in size, about 2 minutes.

The Bulletproof Method

Bulletproof Vietnamese Egg Coffee utilizes coconut cream. Unsurprisingly this process had a distinct yet pleasant coconut flavor. Coconut cream is just coconut and water with no other additives, don’t confuse coconut cream with coconut creamer which contains other ingredients.

Our method also utilizes Bulletproof creamers and alternative sweeteners like monkfruit.

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Bulletproof Vietnamese Egg Coffee

This rich, keto-friendly twist on the traditional Hanoi specialty is made with Bulletproof Original Creamer, coconut cream and monkfruit sweetener. Our creamy, frothy version delivers a satisfying boost without the sugar.

Vietnamese Egg Coffee Recipe: Creamy & Authentic

Instructions

• Brew fresh coffee.

• Crack a large egg into your hand, letting the whites fall between your fingers and leaving the yolk intact.

• Gently transfer the yolk to a 4 ounce measuring cup.

• Using a handheld milk frother equipped with a double whisk, beat the egg yolk on high speed while tilting the cup slightly with your other hand. Beat until the mixture has doubled in size, about 2 minutes.

• In a mug, combine the Bulletproof Original Creamer, coconut cream, 4 to 6 ounces of freshly brewed hot coffee, and granulated monkfruit.

• Using a handheld coffee frother beat on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined.

• Top with egg cream and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

• Servings: 1 cup
• Calories: 335
• Fat: 32.5 g
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Vietnamese Egg Coffee Recipe Variations

In addition to the classic method, variations of both hot and iced Vietnamese Egg Coffee are outlined here to accommodate home cooks with different dietary needs:

The Iced Bulletproof Vietnamese Egg Coffee Method

If you love Vietnamese Egg Coffee but want something cooler and more refreshing, this iced version is the perfect pick-me-up. The bold cold brew pairs beautifully with creamy coconut and lightly sweetened egg foam, delivering the same rich, velvety texture—just over ice for a smooth and invigorating twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops (2 tablespoons, 1-ounce) Bulletproof Original Creamer
• 6 tablespoons (3-ounces) coconut cream at room temperature, divided 8 ounces strong cold-brew coffee, such as The High Achiever
• 1-2 teaspoons granulated monkfruit
• 1 large egg yolk, creamed

Directions: In a 16 ounce (or larger) glass combine the Bulletproof Original Creamer, 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of coconut cream, cold brew and granulated monkfruit. Using a handheld milk frother, blend on high until well combined and smooth. Add ice to the glass of coffee to fill, then spoon the egg yolk mixture on top and enjoy.

The Sweetened Condensed Milk and The Evaporated Milk Method

Sweetened condensed milk clocks in at 10.5 grams of sugar per tablespoon. Evaporated Milk is the unsweetened version of sweetened condensed milk. Both are made with milk that is heated until at least 60% of their water content has evaporated and the milk has thickened. They are each available in both BPA-free cans and paperboard cartons similar to other dairy products. Organic evaporated milk usually contains about .5% of the stabilizer Disodium Phosphate per serving, so if you are sensitive to this emulsifier, choose another method.

The evaporated milk recipe used here is sweetened with granulated monkfruit and it is similar to the sweetened condensed milk version in both taste and consistency.

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 ounces half & half
• 2 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon granulated monkfruit
• 4-6 ounces strongly brewed cold brew coffee
• 1 large egg yolk, creamed

Directions: Start by brewing 4-6 ounces of strong coffee. In a mug, combine the coffee, 2 ounces of half & half, and 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk. Stir in 1 teaspoon of granulated monkfruit until fully dissolved. In a separate cup, use a handheld milk frother to whip 1 large egg yolk until it becomes light, fluffy, and doubles in size. Gently spoon the whipped egg cream over the coffee, allowing it to float on top.

Whether you prefer your Vietnamese Egg Coffee hot and cozy or iced and refreshing, this creamy, indulgent drink is a must-try for coffee lovers. With multiple variations to suit different dietary needs—traditional, lower-sugar, coconut-based, or Bulletproof-inspired—you can easily find your perfect cup. Give it a try and enjoy the rich, velvety flavors of this Hanoi specialty from the comfort of home!