Best Decluttering Podcasts (2024)

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#614 Breaking Free from Decorating “Rules”: Creating a Home You Love Part 1 18:07

2h ago18:07

18:07

Listen Now 614 – Breaking Free from Decorating “Rules”: Creating a Home You Love Part 1 Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today’s episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book “House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Bu…

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614 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 1 18:08

3h ago18:08

18:08

Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importanc…

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614 - Breaking Free from Decorating "Rules": Creating a Home You Love Part 1 18:08

3h ago18:08

18:08

Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importanc…

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Tip of the Week-Ditch Old Towels and Sheets 11:00

28m ago11:00

11:00

Hey Friends, Today’s challenge if you choose to accept it, is to go through old sheets and towels. During this quick tip episode I’m sharing My rule of thumb of how to determine the number of sheets and towels per person Where to store seasonal linens What to do with the items you no longer want Spring is a great time to hit the linen closet and I …

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415: Adjusting to Not Panicking at the Thought of a Doorbell 49:04

5d ago49:04

49:04

In this episode, we discuss: Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage. Getting past the Doorbell Panic. Helping with parents' garage & shared storage unit. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on…

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415: Adjusting to Not Panicking at the Thought of a Doorbell 49:04

12h ago49:04

49:04

In this episode, we discuss: Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage. Getting past the Doorbell Panic. Helping with parents' garage & shared storage unit. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on…

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Closet Refresh with Color Guru, Jeannie Stith | Ep 384 33:53

3d ago33:53

33:53

Hi Friends, You are in for a treat today! In honor of Spring Organizing, I invited my friend Jeannie Stith to join me to talk about simplifying the clothes in your closet so you love and wear what you have. Jeannie is the founder and CEO of Color Guru where her team analyzes your hair, skin, and eye color to match you with your ideal color palette …

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#613 5 Steps to Unstuff Your House 28:14

7d ago28:14

28:14

Listen Now 613 – 5 Steps to Unstuff Your House Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of se…

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613 - 5 Steps to Unstuff Your House 26:01

3d ago26:01

26:01

Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of seven! Tune in for their tips on: Making your hou…

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613 - 5 Steps to Unstuff Your House 26:01

3d ago26:01

26:01

Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of seven! Tune in for their tips on: Making your hou…

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TIp of the Week- 5 Tips to Organize Your Closet without Breaking the Bank 9:51

4d ago9:51

9:51

For today’s tip of the week I’m sharing 5 simple hacks to instantly help your closet be more organized. The best part is that most of these are all free and don’t cost a dime! Remove Dry Cleaning Bags-Not only do those plastic bags carry harsh chemicals, but they clutter up your closet! By removing them your space your closet will immediately look …

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414: What Makes Clutter Invisible 31:48

8d ago31:48

31:48

When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today's episode, I'm sharing things that I've realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patro…

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414: What Makes Clutter Invisible 31:48

7d ago31:48

31:48

When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today's episode, I'm sharing things that I've realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patro…

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How to Hire the Right Professional Organizer for You | Ep 383 26:02

8d ago26:02

26:02

On today’s show we are talking about how to find the right Professional Organizer for you. One that fits your project scope, personality and budget. There are lots of people who have the technical and tactical knowledge to do the job, but hiring an expert who is the right fit requires an entirely different skillset. Whether you are a professional o…

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#612 How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2 28:11

14d ago28:11

28:11

Listen Now 612 – How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2 Do you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping? You are not alone, my friend! Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and ou…

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612 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2 28:12

10d ago28:12

28:12

Do you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping? You are not alone, my friend! Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and outsourcing daily tasks to manage burnout. Discover creativ…

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612 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2 28:12

10d ago28:12

28:12

Do you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping? You are not alone, my friend! Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and outsourcing daily tasks to manage burnout. Discover creativ…

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Tip of the Week- Spring Checklist 5:27

11d ago5:27

5:27

Happy April everyone! Technically, Spring is here (although in the North East it doesn’t quite feel like it) and you know what that means….time for some Spring Organizing Tips. Some of these you may want to outsource to a professional, others you can tackle alone or with the help of your family. Do a little at a time or block a whole weekend. The p…

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413: Where Joy Fits into the Decluttering Process 36:14

19d ago36:14

36:14

I don't use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I'm talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can't enjoy them! My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast The Basics - Getting Started or Getting Back Measuring Progress, Measuring Success My books Want to be a patron of…

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413: Where Joy Fits into the Decluttering Process 36:14

19d ago36:14

36:14

I don't use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I'm talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can't enjoy them! My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast The Basics - Getting Started or Getting Back Measuring Progress, Measuring Success My books Want to be a patron of…

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The Hidden Costs of Storage Units with Kate Bosch | Ep 382 35:19

15d ago35:19

35:19

Hi Friends, On today’s episode I get to sit down with my friend Kate Bosch who is our SBO partner in Rhode Island. You might remember from ep 298 and ep 333 (both episodes are worth a listen!) Today we’re talking about one of the biggest sources of clutter for many people: storage units. Kate is here to share some surprising statistics on the entir…

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#611 How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1 23:41

21d ago23:41

23:41

Listen Now 611 – How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1 Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about: Why lack of available brain bandwidth is…

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611 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1 23:06

17d ago23:06

23:06

Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about: Why lack of available brain bandwidth is not the same as laziness The reason “I should” isn’t rea…

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611 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1 23:06

17d ago23:06

23:06

Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about: Why lack of available brain bandwidth is not the same as laziness The reason “I should” isn’t rea…

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Tip of the Week-Schedule a Donation Pickup 5:07

18d ago5:07

5:07

Hi Friends! Happy April Fools Day! We’re kicking off this months tip of the week with a quick actionable tip: Fill 1 bag with stuff for donations AND make sure to drop it off or schedule a pick up. If you’re not in the habit of doing this on a regular basis, it might be tough at first, but trust me, it gets easier with practice! If you haven’t list…

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412: The Messy Middle is Real, but it Doesn't Actually Have to be Messy 28:56

21d ago28:56

28:56

Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in "the Messy Middle," you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there's no physical mess. But I'm sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project. My books Want to be a patron of the …

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412: The Messy Middle is Real, but it Doesn't Actually Have to be Messy 28:56

22d ago28:56

28:56

Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in "the Messy Middle," you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there's no physical mess. But I'm sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project. My books Want to be a patron of the …

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What I Learned from Giving Up Shopping for Lent | Ep 381 20:55

24d ago20:55

20:55

Hi Friends, This year I decided to give up two things for lent: vodka (because I love a good martini like it’s my job) and all non-essential shopping. For the sake of today’s podcast, we’re focusing on the latter. The scope of my shopping hiatus included any in person shopping aside from the grocery store and ALL online shopping. Today I’m sharing …

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Episode 54: How To Beat The Post Vacation Blues 7:40

22d ago7:40

7:40

You don’t have to have the blues returning from vacation. Relax. Take the load off. Here are a few easy ways to prepare for your trip so you can have peace and rest upon return.By Declutter Empress Radio

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#610 Why “I Work Better Under Pressure” Doesn’t Really Work 21:44

28d ago21:44

21:44

Listen Now 610 – Why “I Work Better Under Pressure” Doesn’t Really Work Have you ever said, “I work better under pressure.” Is that true or is that procrastination as a trauma response? In this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to de…

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610 - Why "I Work Better Under Pressure" Doesn't Really Work 21:13

28d ago21:13

21:13

In this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to defining the procrastination responses of Freeze and Fawn, they discuss the difference between working under pressure and pre-deciding. Kathi and Cheri describe how they use the concept of…

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610 - Why "I Work Better Under Pressure" Doesn't Really Work 21:13

24d ago21:13

21:13

In this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to defining the procrastination responses of Freeze and Fawn, they discuss the difference between working under pressure and pre-deciding. Kathi and Cheri describe how they use the concept of…

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Tip of the Week-Managing Household Chores 11:17

25d ago11:17

11:17

Hey Friend, Today, we're tackling the topic of managing household chores (womp-womp!) Whether you live alone, with roommates, or have a houseful of kids, we often get overwhelmed with all the things that need to be done to keep our household moving. Below are some quick tips to help you stay organized when it comes to household chores: List all the…

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411: When All the Many Projects Take Over the House 46:45

1M ago46:45

46:45

In this episode, we discuss: Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home. Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on. Deal with identity clutter. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a declutteri…

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411: When All the Many Projects Take Over the House 46:45

29d ago46:45

46:45

In this episode, we discuss: Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home. Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on. Deal with identity clutter. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a declutteri…

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How to Reduce Clothing Waste with Helpsy | Ep 380 33:44

29d ago33:44

33:44

Hi Friends, We talk a lot about donations around here, but what do you do with the stuff you can’t donate-like single socks, stained t-shirts or clothing with holes? Instead of throwing those items in the trash and adding to our overflowing landfills, my guest today is here to offer an alternative solution. Joining me is Lisa Sciannella, Chief of S…

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609 - The Myth of Productivity Under Pressure 20:26

1M ago20:26

20:26

Do you find yourself putting off uncomfortable tasks? Maybe you tell yourself that you work better under pressure...but does the work you produce under stress turn out better, or is it just done? In this episode, Kathi and her three-time co-author Cheri Gregory discuss the “pressure paradox.” Listen in as they rethink the myth of productivity under…

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609 - The Myth of Productivity Under Pressure 20:26

1M ago20:26

20:26

Do you find yourself putting off uncomfortable tasks? Maybe you tell yourself that you work better under pressure...but does the work you produce under stress turn out better, or is it just done? In this episode, Kathi and her three-time co-author Cheri Gregory discuss the “pressure paradox.” Listen in as they rethink the myth of productivity under…

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Tip of the Week- Finding the Balance Between Teaching and Doing 13:20

1M ago13:20

13:20

Hey Friend! For today’s Tip of the Week we’re delving into a common struggle faced by many parents: finding the balance between teaching your kids how to do certain household chores versus doing everything yourself. The two biggest pushbacks I hear from parents are: wanting things done “right” and wanting them done “quickly.” As a somewhat Type-A m…

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410: Rapid Q&A 28:34

1M ago28:34

28:34

I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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410: Rapid Q&A 28:34

1M ago28:34

28:34

I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Strategies to Stay Motivated | Ep 379 17:27

1M ago17:27

17:27

Hey Friends, Today we're diving into a topic that we all struggle with from time to time – staying on track when you just don't feel like it. Whether it's decluttering a closet or tackling a daunting project, we've all had those moments when we'd rather do anything else other than what we are “supposed to” do. I'm here to share five actionable stra…

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608 - Should You Declutter When Life is Just too Much? 23:23

1M ago23:23

23:23

A life-changing event happens like a new job, a new baby, a change in health, or any number of circumstances. You find yourself struggling with what to do with items in your space and wondering if this is a typical response. If you have ever felt like that, this episode has the encouragement and strategies you need. Join Kathi Lipp and her co-host …

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608 - Should You Declutter When Life is Just too Much? 23:23

1M ago23:23

23:23

A life-changing event happens like a new job, a new baby, a change in health, or any number of circumstances. You find yourself struggling with what to do with items in your space and wondering if this is a typical response. If you have ever felt like that, this episode has the encouragement and strategies you need. Join Kathi Lipp and her co-host …

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Tip of the Week-Scheduling Family Meetings 11:25

1M ago11:25

11:25

Hey Friend! Today we’re delving into the benefits of scheduling family meetings.When it comes to staying organized both at home and with our schedules, having everyone on the same page helps to significantly reduce conflict and improve communication. Below are some key benefits that can come from regular family meetings: They prevent overlap, overs…

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409: Keys to Using Awkward Pauses 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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409: Keys to Using Awkward Pauses 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Identity Clutter with the Minimal Mom, Dawn Madsen | Ep 378 38:11

1M ago38:11

38:11

Hi Friend, You are in for a treat today! By now you know that clutter comes in many forms aside from physical stuff. It shows up in our calendars, on our devices, and our relationships. But have you ever stopped to think about how your clutter is tied to your identity? Maybe it represents who we once were, or perhaps it’s who we want to be. From bo…

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607 - Super Practical Strategies for Decluttering 12:04

1M ago12:04

12:04

Are decluttering decisions breaking your brain? Are perfectionist tendencies keeping you from making progress? Tune in as Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy cheerleader Tonya Kubo, discuss: Overcoming the overwhelm Making your minutes work for you Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Favor…

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607 - Super Practical Strategies for Decluttering 12:04

2M ago12:04

12:04

Are decluttering decisions breaking your brain? Are perfectionist tendencies keeping you from making progress? Tune in as Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy cheerleader Tonya Kubo, discuss: Overcoming the overwhelm Making your minutes work for you Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Favor…

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