I’m going over the basics of my 5 step Decluttering process that guarantees progress (and only progress) and never a bigger mess. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. …
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284: “What If Scenario” Reality Checks Podcast
Reality checks are hard, but good, especially when they help me know what to declutter. I'm talking about embracing the unwanted reality checks, but also about how my decluttering process is set up to be its own reality check. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Shop on Amazon. Sponsors: Visit …

283: Setting You (and your Family) Up for Success Podcast
In this episode with Robin, we discuss: How to get laundry under control. Helping to be less of a slob in the future. How to get my little people to realize it is small and easy steps that will get us where we want to be My books Join us on Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get …

Demystifying Antimicrobials (Sponsored Podcast)
This is the first in a special series of interviews I'm doing with real life scientists called Humanizing the Science of Antimicrobials. (And some other professionals who deal with antimicrobials!) This series is sponsored by Good Chemistry Lives Here. I'm talking with Dr. Elaine Black, a PhD in microbiology food science, and Brian …

282: Making Plans or Making Excuses?
There's a fine line between trying to think through a process and trying to come up with reasons why it won't work. There's a fine line between planning and coming up with excuses. Action is key, and it's through action that we end up figuring what works, what doesn't, and how. And it's ONLY through taking decluttering action that our houses show …

281: Other People’s Stuff and Other People’s Opinions Podcast
In this episode, we talk about: How to be motivated when you feel like you’re drowning in other people’s stuff How get ready to move How to not let comments from family get to you when you're trying to stay under your clutter threshold My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Shop on …

12 Minutes in the Morning – Awkward Pauses Used Well
I used to believe there wasn't a point in working on my house unless I had a chunk of time to spend on it, so I could really make an impact. I was wrong. Using Awkward Pauses to work on established routines has improved my house more than waiting for large chunks of time to open up ever did. Here's a story of using an Awkward Pause: My …

280: Legitimately Challenging Decluttering Challenges Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: How to get family members on board for decluttering. How to help with a young son who has major clutter blindness. Practical ideas on how to deal with food clutter. And unique (legitimate) challenges about the need to have more kitchen supplies. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug …

279: Why Your House Looks Messy Podcast
Ever wonder why your house always looks messy even though you feel like you're working on it a lot? I used to, too. I know now that usually, the problem is procrasticlutter. Sorry. Specifically, I'm bemoaning that getting behind on even just the last step of laundry can make my house look like I've eliminated all the progress I've made over the …