Podcast Episodes

I'm sharing what's working for me right now, plus some thoughts on how to not get discouraged when your house isn't magically even though your very best excuse (time) has been eliminated. Mentioned: My favorite (affiliate link) Kindle. (It's more expensive than what I mentioned on the podcast. Sorry.) What Counts as Decluttering? … [Read more...]

I'm talking with Liza today. (Actually, back in January.) Things we discussed in this episode: How the "take it there now" decluttering strategy is a game-changer for her because of the chronic illness and exhaustion she faces. Helping kids embrace the decluttering mindset in a way that doesn't traumatize them. I also answer this … [Read more...]

Are you tackling (or do you need to tackle) your messy bedroom? I'm talking through the process in this podcast episode. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron.   … [Read more...]

Adjusting to schedule changes is HARD!! There are so many different things you CAN do that sometimes the day goes by and it feels like none of it happened. Here are my tips for making things work when you're adjusting to a new routine of working from home, and combining different responsibilities. Links Mentioned: Be a patron of the … [Read more...]

Well, life is pretty bananas for all of us right now. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing some mental decluttering roadblocks I've been surprised to be facing, how I'm talking myself through them, and my best advice for making the most of this unexpected decluttering time, even if you have some of the same challenges. What Counts as … [Read more...]

I answer these questions in today's strategy session: I’m constantly starting over because we fall off the bandwagon. We keep hopping back on, though. Do you think we’ll ever make enough progress that way to make a difference?  How do you manage your time? I’m constantly on the go, and I want to better manage my errands so that I can have a … [Read more...]

I recently re-decluttered my closet, and I was RUTHLESS. Re-decluttering will do that. I am SO pleased with the results, so I shared some decisions I made about decluttering entire categories of things that I'd kept for years. Links Mentioned: Be a patron of the show!  My books   … [Read more...]

In this podcast, I'm refocusing on the absolute basics of getting your house under control and keeping it under control. These are the basic household tasks, and I'm sharing how they work and how they work together. Building these cleaning habits will help you finally make progress, maintain progress, and survive even the craziest of times. Because … [Read more...]

Do you stress out when you start making progress? Does it sometimes feel like you're LESS able to relax when you are focused on improving your home? Does  your family's clutter drive you bananas? I'm talking about chilling out. And not just encouraging you to, but giving concrete examples of how to not go so bananas over the little stuff. My … [Read more...]