Podcast Episodes

This week, I'm sharing my in-the-moment thoughts about having officially, FINALLY, actually decorated my living room. I painted the fireplace and everything! I'm including a photo as promised. As someone who attracts clutter, decorating scares me because I fear going over my Clutter Threshold. But I have hopes, and I'm sharing them with you as … [Read more...]

I'm answering a few of the questions you asked over on Instagram recently. Questions like: How do you feel about "Normal People" using your strategies? How do I know when I’ve reached my clutter threshold? Do I declutter my fridge on a regular basis? Have I ever gone in to  someone else’s house to declutter? (Here's the video from … [Read more...]

I'm talking with my friend Jessica today. She's snarky and fun and excessively practical like me/us. I think you'll like her and feel inspired to incorporate some tradition/fun routines into your family. But don't worry. She does this in a way that will help you not feel overwhelmed.   Mentioned in this podcast: Jessica's … [Read more...]

I'm answering a question about project-related clutter. What do you do when there are various projects laying around?? Especially when they're things you actually do?     … [Read more...]

I've had a lightbulb moment that will hopefully help explain how to make organizing systems work better for the whole family, not just for the one member who set them up!   Mentioned in this podcast: Andrea's comment Clutter Threshold Podcast Podcast page (with podcast email signup) My books Patreon … [Read more...]

  Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different word. I have a Project Brain. Accepting that (which doesn't mean accepting a messy house) has taken me far in this deslobification journey. I'm talking about the ways I have to … [Read more...]

  Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different word. Sometimes using a different word to think of a task can paralyze you, though. The goal in this episode is to help you break through paralysis by either using a different … [Read more...]

  I'm answering questions about when it's okay to let people into the house, how to know when you're ready and your house is ready. I'm also talking about friendships and the getting-to-know-you awkward conversations and assumptions about housekeeping being easy for women and not for men, and how to get past this into deeper … [Read more...]

I'm interviewing my husband in this episode, asking him the questions sent in by you! This was fun, and he makes me laugh. I hope it's helpful and encouraging for you.   Mentioned in this podcast: My books My Speaking engagements … [Read more...]