Podcast Episodes

Last week, I shared six ways I still struggle in my home, and this week I'm sharing the good news! There are things that definitely used to be a struggle that aren't a struggle any more. What a relief! For most of my life, I didn't think I'd conquer these things. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to … [Read more...]

I've been told many times that some people find encouragement from knowing that this "slob struggle" is a lifelong struggle. Knowing that it isn't something that ever goes away means you don't have to feel defeated when you find yourself struggling, you just need to apply the strategies that help you manage this struggle successfully. My … [Read more...]

I'm often asked what to do when things definitely fit into the space (the container concept) but it's still too much stuff. That's where your Clutter Threshold comes in. In this episode, I'm talking about when and how to use the Container Concept to declutter and when to focus on your Clutter Threshold. My books Want to be a patron of the … [Read more...]

It's that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I'm sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren't things to plan to do, they're things to actually do. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how … [Read more...]

I loved this conversation with Renee. We discussed: Dealing with paper clutter Helping her mom (who lives with her) with her stuff Finding and maintaining motivation 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...]

It's that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I'm sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren't things to plan to do, they're things to actually do. This is a great time to join the Take Your House Back … [Read more...]

This was such an interesting conversation! I think you'll love hearing from Caroline. She lives on a boat . . . in LONDON! We discussed: how to take things there now when you can't actually get "there" right "now." how to decide what containers/furniture pieces are needed before bringing things back into her space. and so much … [Read more...]

I had a question from someone who feels like she halts her own decluttering progress when she thinks about what her mother would say (or has said) that was meant to be encouraging, but wasn't. Become a Decluttering Coach!  Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.    … [Read more...]

We're talking through some of Megan's unique challenges today, such as: How to declutter a full room when you know you need to get rid of lots of containers. How to store very necessary coats when there's a lack of closets in your home. How to set up an arts and crafts area when the place that used to be perfect isn't available … [Read more...]