Podcast Episodes

My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses several generations of difficult clutter are unfinished quilting projects that are reminders of the people she’d planned to give them to. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find … [Read more...]

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/survey/ https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/makedinnerhappen/ What do you do when the 'take it there space' is cluttered? Advice to work on rhythms (groups of tasks assigned to time of day or room) when your life has no … [Read more...]

Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually decluttering? 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?? … [Read more...]

Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to make decluttering decisions, … [Read more...]

Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car. In this episode we discuss: Finding a new Clutter Threshold after combining households in her late 40's Letting go of "valuable" … [Read more...]

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc. My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different "where would I look for it first" locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice? I … [Read more...]

Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse. The Container Concept video 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 … [Read more...]

My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations. Episode 337 My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to … [Read more...]

The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too! https://www.mindfulmegs.com/ Order Dana's New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out … [Read more...]