podcasts Archives - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean
Reality-Based Cleaning, Organizing and Decluttering
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28:56
2024-03-28
Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in “the Messy Middle,” you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there’s no physical mess. But I’m sharing ways to get through the fee...
51:03
2024-03-21
In this episode, we discuss: Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home. Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on. Deal with identity cl...
28:35
2024-03-14
I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!) 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 declut...
32:30
2024-03-07
Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. ...
32:37
2024-02-29
I’ve been craving rest lately, so I’ve been thinking a lot about it. Specifically, how the No Mess Decluttering Process allows for rest in a way that the way I used to declutter did not. Join a discounted Six-Week Declutte...
41:59
2024-02-22
In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my house when most of the stuff isn’t mine. Declutter the garage. Keep the Craffice( craft room/office ) decluttered when sharing it with my husband. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreo...
39:46
2024-02-15
In this episode, we discuss: Ideas on getting past “blocks” when it comes to moving to different parts of the house when decluttering. Worrying about the wrong thing. Tips and tricks on keeping up with everything when working from home. Join a discoun...
41:27
2024-02-08
In this episode, we discuss: Having children help – how to delegate and still follow the steps. How to keep up with cleaning and laundry when your schedule is always changing. Helping the kids decide what to keep. Join a discounted Six-Week Declutte...
25:18
2024-02-01
There are people out there who love decluttering. I am not one of those people. But I do see the value in it and am so glad I’ve decluttered (and keep decluttering). I used to think that once I got good at decluttering, I’d learn to love it, a...
22:03:07
2024-01-25
In this episode, we discuss: Where you start once the visible stuff is done and everything else just feels overwhelming. Kids clothes. Staying on top of things even during growth spurts. Getting over the guilt of getting rid of things that have been gifte...
27:41
2024-01-18
This week, I am talking about Net Gains Decluttering, meaning that we move the whole house forward by making progress in one space at a time without making other spaces worse. Learn what to do when your “take it there now” place needs to be ...
42:07
2024-01-11
In this episode, we discuss: Staying motivated and not getting overwhelmed. Providing loving guidance to your spouse and children. Deciding if lists are helpful. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a declutter...
36:26
2024-01-04
As has become the tradition for every hundredth episode, my husband joins me to answer questions from you! I always love these episodes! The Take Your House Back course together, and it’s on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean....
36:16
2023-12-28
This week I’m talking with my friend Dawn about the importance and the reality of balancing daily stuff with the decluttering. Dawn and I do the Take Your House Back course together, and it’s on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobc...
41:10
2023-12-21
The biggest benefit for me of using my No Mess Decluttering Process is not needing to predict how much time I’ll need to declutter. Not needing to assess the mess and guess how long it will take to deal with it means I’m much more likely to ge...
31:55
2023-12-14
At this time of year, MANY of us are in survival mode. That’s normal, and surviving is better than not. Today, I’m sharing ways I work to move forward on making progress in my house, even when I’m in the midst of a crazy time that once w...
33:01
2023-12-07
I have removed emotions from my decluttering process, not because I don’t have emotions, but because I do! I can’t use emotions to declutter, so I stick with my fact and instinct based ways of dealing with things. One of the biggest things tha...
37:18
2023-11-30
I’m answering questions in this episode about piles of shoes, stress over deciding how many towels to keep, whether to stop decluttering to hang up a picture, and more. These are the kinds of things that stress declutterers out, so I hope I can take...
35:45
2023-11-23
If it’s in the house, it’s either appreciating or depreciating. And truly appreciating something keeps it from depreciating. Let’s talk about this concept. By “let’s” of course I mean me. Because I’m the only one ...
43:07
2023-11-16
I hope you enjoy this conversation! 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?? --Nony
The post 393: Temporary Toys, Sentimental Decor, and Food Where It Doesn&...
34:26
2023-11-09
The hardest thing about decluttering is making decisions. Decision after decision after decision. My five step decluttering process makes decision making easier/possible. Today, I’m talking about applying the decluttering strategies to decision maki...
29:50
2023-11-02
Terms like space-saving designs and storage solutions and such are very appealing, but even though I used to purchase organizing products labeled that way, my house didn’t look any better. I’ve now come to a point where I’m turned off by...
27:47
2023-10-26
I’m answering a few questions that were asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. Question 1: My question is on the subject of toys. How do I go about starting (outside of your normal questions)? Like were do I start? My son is 3. Do I pick what to keep or d...
42:53
2023-10-19
This was a fun strategy session with two guests! I know that navigating the decluttering process with a spouse can present challenges, so it was good to talk to this couple together. We discussed: How to manage every day routines and still get to clean th...
32:24
2023-10-12
We all have (at least) one category of stuff that’s extra hard to declutter. I’m addressing that today, inspired by this email: I am a teacher who, due to life circumstances, is leaving the profession shortly before I could be considered early...
32:26
2023-10-05
We (me especially, but also so many of my listeners) are great at theorizing. At predicting. At being super logical. We’re intelligent people. But when we theorize about house stuff like home maintenance and decluttering, putting our theories into p...
44:44
2023-09-28
I enjoyed this conversation so much. In it, we discussed: Decluttering the garage with lots of sentimental things along with a lot of junk Helping her daughter declutter her things Figuring out a storage solution for her entryway Mentioned in this episode...
42:52
2023-09-21
I’ve realized that a lot of the things I held onto “just in case” were things I envisioned saving the day. Won’t I be glad I had that? Won’t everyone ooh and aah if I end up already having the very thing we needed in that dir...
43:55
2023-09-14
Today I’m sharing a great conversation with Jon Acuff. He’s one of my favorite follows on Instagram so I was excited to get to talk to him! He has a new book out that is all about goals. The things that hold us back from reaching goals have a ...
21:00:00
2023-09-07
I can’t believe this podcast has been going for a DECADE!!?!? What in the actual world? Today, I’m sharing the timeline of how it formed and grew. I’m also sharing how thankful I am for y’all! Mentioned in this episode: Enter the t...
31:01
2023-08-31
I’m answering lots of questions asked over on Instagram, and I’m answering them quickly! I’m all about the words (LOTS of words), but sometimes it’s helpful to cover lots of ground quickly and succinctly. You follow me on instagram...
37:42
2023-08-24
One of the biggest mindset shifts I’ve made as I’ve changed my home has been redefining what is a “waste of my time.” Many tasks that I once avoided because they felt like a waste of my time ended up being the very things I needed ...
42:37
2023-05-25
Whether you’re a new follower or you’ve been around for years, the basics are how things get done and stay done in your home. Focusing on the basics will get you started de-disasterizing your home and are the thing to go back to when you start...
53:55
2023-05-18
When money is tight, decluttering can feel scary. We’re diving into this issue of money and 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?? --No...
22:07:57
2023-05-11
We discussed: How to manage when it feels that there’s not enough time in the day. Budget organization. Laundry issues. 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 co...
52:35
2023-05-04
One of the biggest struggles many people face when decluttering is that they want to (and try to) predict the future in order to know what to keep and what to declutter. Since it isn’t possible to predict the future, decluttering paralysis can happe...
43:41
2023-04-27
I’ve learned a thing or two (or thirty-three-trillion) about decluttering, and that includes how to identify thought patterns that need to serve as signals that it’s time to declutter. This week, I’m talking about three moments when I...
36:41
2023-04-20
I recently heard a discussion of something that used to be very common: hope chests. It hit me that a hope chest is a container for things for the future, and since a lot of “us” fret about whether we can/should keep things we legitimately may...
40:33
2023-04-13
In this episode, Emma and I discuss: What to do when you have reached your clutter threshold but feel like you could do more. How to deal with storing items of a loved one. How to fit decluttering and maintenance cleaning in during the week when working. ...
44:52
2023-04-06
As I was doing my time-consuming curly hair routine in a big hurry recently, I started thinking about decluttering. (I’m always thinking about decluttering, so that isn’t a surprise.) I thought about how I’m only successful decluttering ...
58:13
2023-03-30
I recently asked for decluttering and home management questions on Instagram, and answered almost all of them in this podcast episode! 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 de...
54:32
2023-03-23
In today’s podcast, we discuss: “Identity Clutter” and incorporating it into everyday life. “Good stuff” not getting used. When it’s time to retire display items. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to...
41:37
2023-03-16
Some people are visual organizers, and you might be one. BUT you can’t actually know that until you declutter. If you’re scared to put things “away” because you fear you’ll forget where you put it or forget that you have it, ...
38:44
2023-03-09
I’m always looking for ways to reframe situations or thought processes that actually help me get stuff out of the house. So many people like to blame their perfectionism for the mess in their homes. I think that’s fine as long as identifying a...
43:14
2023-03-02
I’m answering some questions about decluttering more or again when you’ve already decluttered. And one about clothing. And one about decluttering clothing more or again when you’ve already decluttered . . . Ask questions for podcasts and...
22:02:45
2023-02-23
In this episode, we talk about when the whole house feels overwhelming. How to get started in an overwhelming, cluttered room How to declutter clothes when they are a form of artistic self-expression. How to deal with a LOT of collectibles. My books W...
44:03
2023-02-18
It’s easy to get discouraged when you look at all the things that could or should be happening. But focusing on “better” all along the way is how you get there. And celebrating “better” is one of the best ways to keep going! ...
40:08
2023-02-09
My guest today has been through so much in a very short time. As she battles grief and deals with huge upheaval in her living situation, we discuss these decluttering struggles: How to combine two households more efficiently. How to let go of sentimental ...
39:45
2023-02-02
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...
44:40
2023-01-26
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 f...
39:45
2023-01-19
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 Co...
46:48
2023-01-12
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 thi...
46:55
2023-01-05
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 declu...
44:55
2022-12-29
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 thi...
22:02:52
2022-12-22
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 ...
29:28
2022-12-15
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...
51:32
2022-12-08
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. ...
37:30
2022-12-01
Y’all know I don’t like to blame my problems on perfectionism. But, I have been thinking lately about how letting go of (or giving up on) perfect was necessary to make real decluttering progress or progress in my home. I think it’s also ...
48:39
2022-11-24
I’m talking all about helping others declutter. My five step decluttering process works so well when helping others declutter, so we’re applying it to different relationships and situations. Interested in becoming a Decluttering Coach? My trai...
47:49
2022-11-17
In this episode, I’m talking with Dawn of the Minimal Mom on YouTube. We’re talking about toys since she is closer to that stage than I am. She shares the impact decluttering toys had on her kids and the strategies she used to make big changes...
55:41
2022-11-10
I completely understand feeling overwhelmed by clutter. While taking a deep breath is a great first step, I’m talking about other concrete ways to break down the project that is overwhelming you so you can get it done. Interested in my upcoming Decl...
45:39
2022-11-03
I’m talking about how transformational it is was for me when I got to the point where I could value space in my home over the stuff that had filled it for years. And I’m talking about the process for getting to that point. Organizing for the R...
31:41
2022-10-27
I’m answering this question today: My garage is a disaster. It needs total decluttering as well as reorganizing. It’s jam-packed full of things I need to keep, so I can’t use the regular questions. How can I move things around without ju...
52:29
2022-10-20
This was a fun conversation! Tamara has made so much progress, but now she’s having to adjust everything after a big move and lots of challenges. We discussed: learning to live with 3 generations of people with ADHD when you are not one of them. dec...
55:47
2022-10-13
In this episode, we discuss: Using storage space in the basement well. Establishing a better system in her home office helping family members without letting their stuff take over Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find ou...
44:59
2022-10-06
It’s hard to stay focused, so it is so important for me to take advantage of the times when I am focused. My books Patreon --Nony
The post 347: How to Take Advantage of Focused Moments in Your Home appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Come...
34:06
2022-09-29
I talk about decluttering for a living. It’s a strangely divisive topic. From people getting defensive about their own homes when you mention working on yours to giving advice you weren’t asking for, I’m talking about talking about declu...
43:49
2022-09-22
This was a fun conversation! Sarah has made so much progress, but now she’s having to adjust everything after a big move and lots of challenges. We discussed: Rotating clothes by size and season. Dealing with toys. Figuring out how to arrange the ki...
48:08
2022-09-15
I’m answering some questions today that all boil down to how to get unstuck as the askers work in their homes. Submit questions to be answered in future podcasts or YouTube videos: https://forms.gle/9rSWag4Xher3RNTT9 The podcast in which I interview...
30:37
2022-09-08
So how do I cure my Time Passage Awareness Disorder? And my other Slob Problems? There are mindset changes and there are strategies. I’m talking about both. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon --Nony
The post 343: The ...
28:03
2022-09-01
It’s a fact that consistency is the biggest factor in real change. But sometimes, focusing on consistency can backfire for people like me. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon --Nony
The post 342: The Myth of Consi...
48:54
2022-08-25
Over the course of my deslobification process, I’ve realized that my extreme frugality was part of the problem. I’ve been thinking a lot about how my definition of value has changed so much, so we’re talking about it this week. My...
44:24
2022-08-18
Today, I’m sharing a state of the home report. How did our house fare during the loosey-goosey summer? How has all the decluttering and routine-creating helped things function during out of routine times? Join Take Your House Back My new book: Organ...
45:59
2022-05-26
In today’s podcast, I answer several questions and (try to) help break through the overthinking that’s behind the questions. I’m an overthinker, too, so I get it. But breaking through my overthinking has been essential to making progress...
22:08:51
2022-05-19
I love this episode and my guest’s incredible honesty. My guest today is a mental health professional and is working on her own home. I think you’ll find her insights to be incredibly helpful no matter your situation. My books Join us over on ...
54:18
2022-05-12
I enjoyed this conversation with Greg so much! His job is to clean up hard-to-clean things, and part of that is helping out in hoarding situations. I think you’ll find it encouraging and helpful! Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join...
22:02:12
2022-05-05
I’ve known Amy for ten years, and I’ve watched as she has had to adjust to changes in her health. I asked her to come on the podcast and share the ways she has changed her strategies in her home and in her thinking. My new book: Organizing for...
40:51
2022-04-28
Y’all know I’ve been gardening for the first time ever. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, but I’m having fun! As I learn, I see so many parallels decluttering. I’m sharing these decluttering thoughts today. Org...
48:27
2022-04-21
In this episode, we discuss: getting out of project mentality stuff shifting feeling like you are the only one who can tackle the clutter The Take Your House Back course is open for registration! Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us My books...
42:15
2022-04-14
I had a conversation recently and was asked if I thought the root of this problem with keeping a house under control had more to do with nature or nurture. I’ve been thinking a lot about that question since. So I thought I’d talk about it. My ...
54:28
2022-04-07
In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff. how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don’t even know where to start. how cooking without a plan actual...
34:41
2022-03-31
I’ve learned the power of maintenance. Even before (or especially before) I got my house under control, doing maintenance tasks was key. I’ve been thinking about the need for and my resistance to maintenance tasks as spring has arrived and I s...
47:21
2022-03-24
In this episode, we discuss: dealing with incoming paper strategies to help teenage family members declutter involving the family in 5 minute pickups Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. ...
52:20
2022-03-17
In this episode, we discuss: combining 2 households figuring out storage solutions for the things she really wants to do making progress in a time of limbo Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. ...
22:02:15
2022-03-10
In this episode we talk about: excitement that a friend’s child commented on how tidy her house was. how she’s figured out how to maintain laundry day. having a cleaning person which isn’t a solution to being a slob. My new book: Organizing for ...
29:00
2022-03-05
Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I’m talking about how I do and don’t use checklists in today’s podcast. Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. ...
29:00
2022-03-03
Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I’m talking about how I do and don’t use checklists in today’s podcast. Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. ...
32:17
2022-02-24
I’m talking about the long game today. What have I done that has benefited me waaayyyyy down the road, and what can I do now that will benefit me waaaaayyyy more down the road. Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over o...
37:30
2022-02-17
I’m answering questions in today’s podcast that were submitted by listeners. What do I do about stuff that piles up because I’m afraid to put it away because then I’ll forget about it? How do I prioritize decorating projects now th...
22:14:08
2022-02-10
In this episode we talk about: living in a house that isn’t yours to make final decisions about. helping other people declutter without seeming pushy. dealing with the ongoing mess from toys in the living room. My new book: Organizing for the Re...
30:30
2022-02-03
More than perfectionism, I fight what’s-the-point-ism. I have had to come up with ways to help myself understand the point of doing less than a perfect job, and motivate myself to do what I can. Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over...
37:52
2022-01-27
In today’s podcast, we discuss: when it’s okay to buy an empty shelf. how to cut down on paper. cutting back on what we bring into our homes. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us (get the flow chart here) My books Want to be a patron of the ...
40:37
2022-01-20
I’m answering some decluttering questions: What about stuff that needs to stay out because that’s the only way I remember to use it? My mother and her business have moved into my home. How do I help her? What should I do about items that are o...
41:41
2022-01-13
In this episode we talk about: Re-figuring out home management and daily habits when there’s a new schedule. sweeping every day when you have all hardwood/tile downstairs. getting down to the nitty-gritty deep cleaning. Take Your House Back course i...
22:02:08
2022-01-06
In today’s podcast we discuss: preparing for baby’s arrival. the difference between her clutter threshold and her husband’s clutter threshold and ways to help find a balance. how best to find ways to have all her children help with decluttering....
35:33
2021-12-30
Do you feel the urge to make goals but don’t make them because you’ve always failed before? I’m talking about rethinking how to make goals and ways to be successful. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill out the form to get pr...
31:13
2021-12-23
As we’re getting settled into our new home, I’ve realized that some things I’ve heard “normal” people say over the years make sense. They didn’t make sense to me before, and I’m now wondering why. Specifically, wh...
22:03:02
2021-12-16
In today’s podcast we discuss: overcoming decluttering paralysis. how to begin getting the items you’re keeping in the correct location when other stuff is in those spaces? trying something in a new space first, before moving everything there....
29:28
2021-12-09
As I put up Christmas decorations in my new home, I’m reminded of the reality that everything needs a place. Not that I’m not still super-annoyed by the old “A place for everything” saying. This week, I’m sharing how I’...
46:50
2021-12-02
In this conversation, we discuss: how to apply the container concept to the room used to store inventory for reselling. zones to help find things that are needed, but stored all over the house. how best to pare down scrapbooking. Pre-order Organizing ...
46:39
2021-11-25
I know. I’m always thinking about my stuff and decluttering and clutter and such, so it only makes sense that the moving process has given me a lot to think about. I mean, touching every last thing we own will do that. I’m sharing the progress...
31:47
2021-11-18
I personally had a breakthrough recently in my own mindset when I realized the power of focusing on the things I can do and not on the things I can’t do. I know it doesn’t sound like much, and I was skeptical at first, too. But I really have s...
36:19
2021-11-11
In this episode, we discuss: keeping everything under control when you have four kids at home. when you’re going to be ready to start decorating. how to manage outdoor gear. My books Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. --Non...
58:59
2021-11-04
In this episode, we discuss: strategies for keeping craft room/items decluttered. how to decide on seasonal or rarely worn, but necessary, items and decluttering clothes/closets. how to handle family that either doesn’t see the need to declutter or want...
38:30
2021-10-28
In this episode, we discuss: the struggle to get the kitchen picked up after dinner every night. keeping the house picked up and the dailies done without losing her mind, specifically in the evenings. decluttering tricky things like stuff that’s only se...
28:55
2021-10-21
“Maintenance” can feel pointless when the house is in a state you do NOT want to maintain. But re-framing this concept as “maintaining progress” works better for my brain. I like progress, and I don’t like when it slips away,...
42:04
2021-10-14
Treating my house like a project doesn’t work, but that doesn’t mean my Project Brain isn’t a gift. I’m getting to use it now as I plan a move. I talk about details and how to use this strength/weakness for good. Mentioned: My Writ...
48:23
2021-10-07
In this episode, we discuss: when the container changes sizes, the rule doesn’t change. how to more routinely go through an area and declutter. ways you can be hospitable even with a small space. Mentioned: My books My writing journey session...
55:34
2021-09-30
In this episode, Heather and I discuss: issues with visual clutter. how to avoid stuff shifting. identifying and celebrating success and letting yourself enjoy it even if you aren’t “done.” My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. J...
49:42
2021-09-23
In this episode, we discuss: how to feel prepared for the future with the things you may need without keeping excess just in case. practical organization tips. the difference between being efficient with your planning vs over planning to the point where y...
54:19
2021-09-16
In today’s strategy session, we discuss: how to get your home office under control. keeping the inside of your car clean. how to figure out a system to help with massive paperwork and emails. Mentioned: My Writing Journey (Live on October 5th) My bo...
50:40
2021-09-09
Some of the topics we covered: Storage solutions for stuffed animals Dealing with a Monica closet What to do when the majority of items to declutter are sentimental You’re not broken, you just organize differently Decluttering an estate Parent...
35:36
2021-09-02
Do your attempts to reward yourself seem to backfire? Or just not work? I’ve tried motivating myself to get stuff done by promising that I can do something fun after, but I end up renegotiating with myself. I’ve found that natural rewards fo...
36:15
2021-08-26
My husband is joining me for the third time! I guess it’s now a tradition for episodes that end in 00!! He answers questions about our house, what convinced him to get involved, and more. I love when he joins me! My books Want to be a patron ...
48:24
2021-08-19
I finally found a paper organization system that actually works for me! I’m sharing it today. I learned this system from my co-instructors in the Take Your House Back course, which just so happens to be open! Go check out the course here: TakeYourHo...
58:58
2021-05-27
I’m talking with Jessica to come up with strategies for: getting into a decluttering habit and keeping momentum. not getting stuck on visible spaces only. how to not make decluttering a bigger project than it needs to be. Get the Make Dinner Happen ...
36:43
2021-05-20
Anyone else having trouble with focus these days? No? Oh. Well, in case you ever do end up struggling to focus, here are some ways I fight this battle. My books Patreon --Nony
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36:22
2021-05-18
This is the third and final episode in the three part series of sponsored podcast interviews I’m doing with Good Chemistry Lives Here. I really loved my conversation with Dave Jones, a chemist who has worked on antimicrobial products for ye...
22:01:26
2021-05-13
In today’s episode, Cindy and I talk about: We talk about overcoming the roadblock in your brain when it comes to having empty organizational cabinets and drawers but having piles of junk in front of them. We address where to begin when you’re dow...
32:33
2021-05-06
When you feel inspired to start getting your home under control or tackle a big decluttering project, it’s tempting to think that the first step needs to be rallying the other people in your home to help you get started. That’s not the ...
43:54
2021-04-29
I’m talking with Becki to come up with strategies for: allowing time for your hobbies, without the guilt, when you know there’s still decluttering that needs to be done. when the answer to “where would I look for it first? Is “right here on to...
55:02
2021-04-22
People are constantly asking about applying my 5 step decluttering process to a move, but I haven’t moved since I started all this! Thankfully, today I’m talking to someone who did just that! She shared her amazing before and after photos (whi...
54:44
2021-04-15
In today’s episode, Danyel and I talk about: tackling the dumping ground room after the visible spaces are so much better than they were getting stuff out of your house (imperfect stuff, whether to donate or trash or put in a Buy Nothing group) how ...
45:13
2021-04-08
Today I’m talking about how big plans end up backfiring sometimes, and how to not let the feeling that you need to figure everything out ahead of time (in your home) keep you from actually making progress. My books Patreon ...
50:45
2021-04-01
I’m talking with Janine to come up with strategies for: How to overcome a particular task that you hate, particularly keeping the floors clean. Helping to balance her art practice with the need for a functional house. Practical ideas on how to manag...
37:47
2021-03-29
This is the second episode in the three part series of sponsored podcast interviews I’m doing with Good Chemistry Lives Here. I am enjoying these conversations and learning so much! I’ve definitely been much more adamant about reading and fo...
44:26
2021-03-25
I’m answering the question: “What’s the next step? When you get the win on decluttering and life is so much easier what do you do next?” Whether you’re there or not, I think this will help. It’s really all about remembering...
36:06
2021-03-18
So many photos on your phone? So many different things going on with working full time from home with no childcare for little ones? So many papers for your business? So many souvenirs? So many emails? I’m talking about breaking through overwhelm in ...
49:00
2021-03-11
In today’s strategy session, we talk about how to get over the feeling of being overwhelmed by not knowing how to do things in the very best way. How to properly clean knowing that you’re getting the most out of your effort. Helping to get over yo...
37:26
2021-03-04
The world changed a year ago, and whether you realize it or not, you’re likely emotionally exhausted. Some have experienced unimaginable loss, some have worked more hours than they ever thought possible, and for all of us, small, everyday decisions ...
42:20
2021-02-25
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. --Nony
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26:08
2021-02-18
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 t...
37:44
2021-02-11
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 ...
29:11
2021-02-08
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 L...
30:38
2021-02-04
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...
55:38
2021-01-28
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 ...
50:51
2021-01-21
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 m...
25:37
2021-01-14
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 t...
49:04
2021-01-07
Clutter attracts clutter. Piles grow. Knowing that a pile most likely contains valuable stuff can make getting started difficult. I’m talking with someone who has lots of interests and hobbies and has collected the stuff for them. I think most of us...
34:58
2020-12-31
If you’re feeling stuck, feeling like you’re decluttering in circles, or just feeling blech, maybe you need to go to the next level of decluttering. I’m talking about what I mean by that in this episode. Check out my new course with Cas ...
35:33
2020-12-24
I’m talking about The Container Concept. It’s a game changer concept, and that’s because it’s fact. I’m talking with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom and they share their own realizations about this reality a...
38:05
2020-12-17
How much can I handle? That’s the real question. Sometimes, it’s about stuff, sometimes it’s about time and sometimes it’s about energy (mental and physical). Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minim...
22:04:14
2020-12-10
We talk about: How to be motivated by something other than panic cleaning because someone is coming over. How to deal with well-meaning family members who, out of love, give more stuff than I can handle. Working and working but seeming to no...
47:59
2020-12-03
Storage spaces can be overwhelming, whether they’re too small or too big. I’m talking about how to work through them, and how to make them do the job they were meant to do. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. S...
28:54
2020-11-26
Here we go into the holiday season of a year that’s totally bananas. Things are far from normal, but I’m determined to make the best of it, and am sharing what I’m doing. My books Join us on Patreon --Nony
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58:40
2020-11-19
We discuss: what are appropriate expectations for kids ages and their participation. how to accomplish laundry so that it doesn’t feel impossible. Successfully completed the first laundry day. how to determine what is a good place where something should...
55:02
2020-11-12
In this episode, we discuss: where to start with a huge pile of papers that have been in the office for far too long. where to start in a double garage that holds many sentimental objects as well as clutter. ideas on how to finish jobs well. My books Want...
50:54
2020-11-05
In this podcast, we discuss: ways to think about kid toys and getting them under control. how to incrementally clean up something an overwhelming space where there are lots of different categories that should be stored together and you don’t know how it...
57:57
2020-10-27
Decluttering paralysis is real, and it’s tough enough on a normal day. It’s especially daunting, though, when you are on a deadline. Especially the biggest deadline of all: moving! I’m talking through this overwhelming situation in a str...
46:04
2020-10-22
In this episode, we discuss: how to avoid getting stuck on the daily tasks (dishes, 5 minute pick up, etc), but finding time to do a major decluttering also. how to move past the visible spaces, so the other rooms that aren’t visible from the front ...
44:00
2020-10-15
Those of us who are bewildered by keeping the house under control can, sometimes, be scared of experimenting. Sometimes it’s because we have failed so many times before. We might feel the need to be TOTALLY and completely sure something is going to ...
27:35
2020-10-08
When there’s a big and daunting decluttering project in front of you, the key is to start. Knowing what to do is good, but actually doing it is even better. I’m talking through some decluttering challenges and how to get started on them. Sign ...
46:25
2020-10-01
I asked for questions over in the patron-only Facebook group, and the answers to about half of them started with, “Well, the 5 minute pickup . . . ” So I put all those questions together and am answering them today. This little habit really is...
56:13
2020-09-24
I’m talking to Myquillyn Smith, whom you may know as “The Nester.” I met Myquillyn a few years ago when she invited me to be an author at her Nest Fest event. She’s as nice as she seems online. We talk about decorating and organizi...
22:05:04
2020-09-17
In today’s podcast, I discuss: Finding the balance between how the members of the household like things to be. Finding motivation when you don’t like your house. Overcoming Project Brain and making progress when there isn’t time to do it...
51:34
2020-09-10
Schoolwork gets a grade. Losing weight causes a measurable change in the number on the scale. But sometimes it’s hard to measure decluttering success. Or to measure how much your home has improved due to daily habits. Today, I’m talking about ...
53:02
2020-09-03
One of my biggest strategies is to let yourself “just declutter” in order to get started and make progress in your home immediately. And decluttering achieves the purpose I was looking for when I thought I needed to “get organized.”...
40:29
2020-08-27
Maintenance. It feels pointless and impossible when there’s so much that needs to be done FIRST! But maintenance, even when the house is in shambles, is the key to making maintainable progress. Really. I’m talking about the parallels between m...
38:09
2020-08-20
The doorbell is a great motivator to get the house clean, but when there aren’t any doorbells coming, motivation can be hard to find! I’m talking about the mental and strategical shifts that help me make real progress in my home even without t...
57:13
2020-05-28
In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: How do you let go of useful stuff when you know it’s way more than you need? What do you do about re-decluttering? (same desk & counter, over and over and over) How do you know where...
42:21
2020-05-21
Living with other people can (hopefully) mean cleaning with other people. This presents challenges in any relationship. There are extra challenges for people like me who struggle on our own. I made some mistakes recently, which I’m sharing, but I...
47:05
2020-05-14
In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: I struggle with finding time to run the home well, and with making myself do the decluttering when I have the chance! I still have project brain about the whole thing. I’m having a hard ...
39:38
2020-05-07
Have you been cooking more than you’ve ever cooked in your life? I’m going over the basics on how I make it easier to get dinner on the table quickly, night after night after night after . . . I’m also sharing some super basic recipes an...
52:30
2020-04-30
We discuss these questions in today’s strategy session: Besides knowing the basics from the books, can we discuss an action plan for those storage spaces for what to do first? What is your advice for decluttering the middle teen years – all th...
27:22
2020-04-23
Frugality and My Slob Problem Podcast Stop Cluttering Podcast Container Concept Podcast Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. --Nony
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37:51
2020-04-16
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. ...
35:24
2020-04-09
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 k...
31:11
2020-04-02
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. --Nony
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47:15
2020-03-26
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 fro...
49:09
2020-03-19
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 ...
47:15
2020-03-12
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 manag...
33:25
2020-03-05
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 ...
32:05
2020-02-27
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 hab...
30:36
2020-02-20
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 ...
50:45
2020-02-13
In this episode I answer these questions: What do you do when you assign a habit to someone else and they drop it? And how do you handle kids (or others) making a mess of an area you just decluttered? How do you deal with an area full of things we donR...
33:17
2020-02-06
If you decluttered last month, there’s a chance you need to take some time this month to get that stuff completely out of your house! I’m talking about ways to get rid of clutter, and the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which ways are...
31:50
2020-01-30
Ever get frustrated because you work hard on the house but no one notices? Want credit for what you’ve done? I get it. But it’s a mindset I had to eliminate to make real progress. I’m talking about how to get over that, and what to focus...
30:50
2020-01-23
I did a strategy session with Ronanda and discussed working the habits into her recently (and completely) changed routine and the challenges of having extra space and the temptations that brings. Be a patron of the show! My books --...
31:42
2020-01-16
I only have two decluttering questions. They are designed to help me work through large amounts of clutter in minimal time without emotions. The second question is “If I needed this item, would it ever occur to me that I already had one?” It...
33:04
2020-01-09
My people (whom I call my people because they tell me we think the same way) tend to have a lot of different “issues” that make getting started decluttering harder than it should be. I’ve had to learn to get over these issues, and my job...
38:52
2020-01-02
It’s not only a new year, but a new decade! With the excitement, are you ready and determined to declutter?? I’m talking about essential mindset changes that will help you make real progress as you work in your home. My books Patreon For the m...
22:07:20
2019-12-26
I love this episode! Maddy shares how she used my decluttering strategies to clear out her garage that was being used for storage! I love hearing about how she has been able to declutter while living with a very busy and stressful work schedule. We discus...
31:09
2019-12-19
I’m answering this question: What do I do once the 28 Days steps are under control? I’m talking this week about how to keep going. Where do you focus your efforts once the basics are no longer completely overwhelming? --Nony
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29:55
2019-12-12
I’m sharing ideas for decluttering before the influx of Christmas! I asked YOU for your ideas for getting old stuff (toys, specifically) out before Christmas. Mentioned in this podcast: Facebook Instagram My books Patreon --Nony
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51:21
2019-12-05
I was already thinking about change after experiencing the HUGE difference in my home and in my stress-levels this Thanksgiving compared to ones I hosted before I started my deslobification process. Then I got a question about whether “we” can...
37:33
2019-11-28
I’m so excited to be trying something new! I’m talking with Elizabeth about her unique cleaning and decluttering struggle points, and helping her with some ideas for strategies. We talk about: Staying on top of daily habits when your schedule ...
36:53
2019-11-21
Here in the U.S., the holidays officially start in one week with Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving often means you get together with family. Getting together with family is lovely, but it can sometimes mean the people who know you best know how to (intentionally...
45:19
2019-11-14
It’s a regular dilemma faced by the organizationally challenged: “When I keep up with the daily stuff, I don’t have time to declutter.” I dive into this issue and talk about things to consider, and how to declutter in any amount of...
43:33
2019-11-07
I’ve been decluttering my schedule (the container that is my day) to make room for something I wanted to do. I’m sharing how I evaluate what to stop doing, how I say no, and how I make myself ok with taking something out of my schedule that I ...
38:49
2019-10-31
I’m answering some questions you’ve asked about cleaning and organizing with kids and pets. How do I get ready for baby when I’m in the midst of deslobifying? What cleaning tasks can toddlers do? Do I declutter my kids’ rooms with ...
28:38
2019-10-24
Some basic tasks give me more energy than I usually realize they will, and some kinds of messes drain my energy more than others. Identifying and acknowledging these helps me manage my energy better. --Nony
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47:15
2019-10-17
I had such fun talking with my friend Kristi, author of (affiliate link) M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem Connect with Kristi at KristiClover.com. --Nony
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52:32
2019-10-10
The last few weeks, I’ve been feeling pulled along faster than I was ready to go by some projects outside my house. I saw a direct effect on the inside of my house with the reappearance of some of my issues. I’m exploring that and which things...
44:11
2019-10-03
I’ve been sharing about downsizing and helping older relatives declutter, and today I’m sharing some thoughts and our own processes from the final cleanout of my mother-in-law’s assisted living apartment after her passing. --Nony
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53:23
2019-09-26
I’m talking to my friend Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life about basic design principles that can help someone like me feel more confident decorating my home. I’ve shared the impact of my living room being actually decorated, and I̵...
49:32
2019-09-19
Organizing systems that work great for some people fail miserably for others. I am generally one of the “others.” Through my deslobification process, I’ve figured out why and that’s what I’m talking about in today’s pod...
58:05
2019-09-12
Cleaning out a home where you or a loved one has lived for a long time isn’t fun. But it’s reality. As my family has recently experienced, the time does come when everything has to go. I’m sharing the process we went through, and some st...
59:45
2019-09-05
Well, this one was hard to title! Maybe because it’s such a hard thing to do! I’m talking about beginning the process of helping someone downsize. The goal is to develop decluttering momentum while also developing trust in the process with the...
40:27
2019-08-29
We recently went through the whole process of dealing with my mother-in-law’s possessions after her death. I was grateful for the decluttering and downsizing we’d already done over the past few years. I will be sharing about this process in up...
45:55
2019-08-22
The All or Nothing Mentality doesn’t help! And it’s a great excuse for me to avoid doing things I should be doing. I’m talking about applying it to the small things and how that keeps my house from getting out of control. I also share ho...
45:22
2019-05-30
Summer vacation is here! Along with a lack of routine come the delusions that I’ll have SO MUCH TIME to get things done! After many years of finding myself frustrated that this magical “free time” wasn’t as productive as I a...
40:06
2019-05-23
I’m talking about Decluttering Momentum, how and why to focus on building it, and the impact it will make once you feel it happening. Also, Decluttering Chops. Or Decluttering Muscles. Or honestly, Decluttering Confidence. I’m telling you, dec...
36:24
2019-05-16
Donating hangups are real. Things like: WHERE DO I PUT my Donate Boxes? And what about all the options for the very best ways to get rid of all the different things? I get it, and I’m addressing some questions today. --Nony
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29:13
2019-05-09
I’m answering some questions today: How can I get projects done (like spring garage clean out, etc.) when it seems like I can barely keep up? How do I handle extended family who don’t understand your decluttering efforts? How do you best handl...
41:07
2019-05-02
I’m sharing the ways I’m coping with the house and keeping things running as well as I can during my recovery from my hysterectomy Mentioned in this podcast: The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle! Patreon My books. --Nony
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38:36
2019-04-25
I’m sharing updates on how my basic strategies like daily dish doing, Laundry Day and such are going right now in my home. Some of these things I’ve now been doing for more than NINE years! So I know I’d want to know . . . “But, wh...
53:14
2019-04-18
Today, I’m talking about dealing with messy teenagers (some who live in rooms with not-so-messy siblings), adjusting chores as kids enter new life stages, and strategies and perspectives on young adult “kids” who move in and out and back...
32:09
2019-04-11
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...
31:56
2019-04-04
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...
35:35
2019-03-28
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 t...
36:29
2019-03-21
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? --Nony
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34:32
2019-03-07
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 Pod...
40:35
2019-02-28
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 hou...
33:47
2019-02-21
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...
53:15
2019-02-14
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 assum...
47:00
2019-02-07
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 --Nony
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51:15
2019-01-31
Ever wonder why things that seem easy for others feel so difficult to you? I’m explaining a few things about this issue and answering questions about storing dress up clothes and working homework and folder-checking into your family’s routine....
49:56
2019-01-24
Want to get others on board in your deslobification process? I’m sharing the ways I’ve found that work, but also (and probably more importantly) the mindset issues that are important when this is your goal. Mentioned in this podcast: Th...
31:02
2019-01-17
I’m answering two of your questions in this podcast. 1) Since dishes and laundry have made such a huge impact, do you have any other tips or chore days that you designate that help you run your house better? 2) Curious about your thoughts when you ...
38:29
2019-01-10
I recently had to work through a horribly overwhelming mess in my home. As I used my decluttering steps (which I personally use all the time with all kinds of messes) I was able to get through it. I’m sharing that story, but also talking about how p...
32:26
2019-01-03
Want to know the absolute worst decluttering strategy ever (for me)? I’m sharing it, and why it’s the worst (for me) and what I do instead. Mentioned in this podcast: How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess Podcast How to Declutte...
34:17
2018-12-27
A big part of making real decluttering progress is stopping the flow of new stuff coming into the house. But what if that’s a habit? What if great deals and cute stuff are SO HARD TO RESIST? I’m sharing how I completely changed my desire to ge...
42:05
2018-12-20
Do you ever feel like you’ve been decluttering (and decluttering and decluttering) but have nothing to show for it? It’s very possible/probable that you’ve actually just been stuff shifting. (Sorry.) I’m talking about how to avoid ...
41:10
2018-12-13
Like my Clutter Threshold, I have a Christmas Threshold! I’m talking about determining and then living within what I can handle during the holiday season. Mentioned in this podcast: Sausage Strudel Bites Christmas crafts kids can make My Clut...
34:58
2018-12-06
I’m sharing ideas for experience-based gifts, and some things to consider when deciding to give them. Mentioned in this podcast: Giving Amazon Prime as a gift (<- my affiliate link) Decluttering at the Speed of Life Patreon --Nony
The pos...
41:47
2018-11-29
Dread of getting rid of emotional stuff can be paralyzing and keep you from getting started decluttering. Don’t dread that. You can totally keep whatever you want to keep. You just can’t keep everything. I talk through (with my raspy-post-sick...
35:16
2018-11-21
Last week, I shared things I’m thankful I did recently. Today, I’m sharing some long term thankfulness for things I did a long time ago. When I feel warm fuzzy feelings of thankfulness over benefiting from my own actions of long ago, I remind ...
46:36
2018-11-15
It’s Thanksgiving season here in the U.S., and being thankful is good. But today, I’m focusing my thankfulness a little differently. I’m talking about things I’m thankful I did this week. And why I’m thankful I did them. Thin...
48:44
2018-11-08
After talking about fitting in “real” life last week, I am talking this week about fitting cleaning and decluttering in around all that life I want to live. I’m also answering questions about last week’s podcast from people ...
22:00:40
2018-11-01
This one is longer than usual. Feel free to listen at double speed! I’m answering a listener question about “how I do it all” and I’ve already thought of things I didn’t talk about that I should have! The short answer is that...
35:31
2018-10-25
A while back, I did an episode sharing things that were making life easier. I’m back with more. Yay for easier. Other Important Links (affiliate links included): Fourteen Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests Deleting email ...
29:39
2018-10-18
If you have kids, did you gather (and gather and then gather some more) stuff to be ready for their arrival? Me too! If you don’t have kids, have you gathered stuff for some future event, just so you will be totally and completely and perfect...
32:57
2018-10-12
Ever wish you could automate cleaning? You can’t, actually, but I’m sharing ways to set things in motion to make it feel a little more automatic. Mentioned in this podcast: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Patreon 14 Days to Ope...
34:19
2018-10-04
When the entire house is messy, the thought of decluttering is overwhelming! What if there ISN’T a place for everything?? Is it okay to go with a “temporary” solution? I’m answering those questions and more in this podcast. ...
43:29
2018-09-27
Decluttering toys can be stressful! I’m answering listener questions today and helping work through issues related to toy decluttering such as sentimentality and all the MONEY those toys cost! Things Mentioned in this Episode: My books...
38:06
2018-09-21
There’s no right or wrong way to declutter. As long as you get stuff out, you’re winning. That’s what I’m talking about today, specifically how strategies to deal with roadblocks are necessary, even though they aren’t ...
37:06
2018-09-13
I’m answering a friend’s question about how to convince his wife to get rid of their wedding china that they almost never use. Spoiler Alert: I didn’t tell him what he wanted to hear. Mentioned in this podcast: My books Patreon Th...
58:22
2018-09-06
I had so much fun talking to Tiffany King this week. We discussed all things Instant Pot, and she answered almost all the questions many of you had submitted that morning over on Instagram. (If you’re not following me on Instagram, you should be!) B...
46:49
2018-08-30
I’m sharing about our home renovations this week, and what I’m doing to use this process to achieve maximum decluttering impact! There’s nothing like moving every single item out of almost every single room to give you clutter-related he...
37:39
2018-08-23
I’m back!! Life is bananapants because my house is in upheaval due to getting new floors (and new paint and ceiling scraping and such), but it was time for a podcast!! I’m sharing my post-summer report on how my shopping/eating plan with my te...
41:59
2018-06-07
Yay!!! It’s summer break!!! I’m sharing my plans for feeding my teenagers and for having them do their own laundry! This is also my last podcast before I take some time off for summer, so be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so th...
33:05
2018-05-31
Katie from KitchenStewardship.com is my guest on today’s podcast. Things I mention in this podcast: Feeding Teens for the Summer Katie has a special little gift for my readers – a 10 minute lesson on Knife Skills and Safety for Kids Age...
31:33
2018-05-24
It’s almost summer! That means you may be out of your normal routine and in situations (either in your own home or a home where you’re a guest) to help others declutter. In this podcast, I’m sharing some mindset changes and strategies th...
36:05
2018-05-17
Overthinking housekeeping strategies was a big part of my problem. (Says the woman who has written 2 books on the subject.) The problem is that I like talking about and thinking about cleaning, organizing and decluttering more than I like actually like cl...
32:34
2018-05-11
Say the name of this episode with a Texas accent. It’s important for the proper effect. With Mother’s Day coming this week, I’m honoring my own mom and sharing some of the things she did that I seek to imitate (that’s the word I co...
50:33
2018-05-03
I’m talking with my friend Alea Milham about prepping breakfast and lunches ahead of time. Alea is the queen of meal prep and has great tips for making this work. I also love what she has to say about organizing her kitchen. Mentioned in this...
28:25
2018-04-26
This week I’m answering a reader question about dealing with the hassles of unpacking from travel. That’s something I’ve been dealing with A LOT lately as I’ve been on my book tour! I’m also discussing the packing sinc...
37:26
2018-04-19
Mentioned in this podcast: My book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life More podcasts on the Container Concept: Containers and Limits and How They’ll Change Your Life Schedules and Time Management Podcast Blog post: One Thing Over My Clutter Threshold...
44:52
2018-04-12
Ultimate Homemaking Bundle including Giving God the Worst of Me Audiobook!! Jen’s new book: (my affiliate link) Just Open the Door Jen’s site My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My Other Book: How to Manage Your Home Without...
47:30
2018-04-05
Mentioned in this podcast: How to enter the Instagram giveaway! My book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life The Biggest Slob Excuse of All (And how I got over it) --Nony
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34:19
2018-03-30
My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My Other Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Details of upcoming speaking events. Be a patron of the show! --Nony
The post 165: 10 Things Over My Clutter Threshold Podcas...
27:37
2018-03-22
Visibility Podcast My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My Other Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Details of upcoming speaking events. Jamie Ivey podcast with Holly Hayes Book Tour Podcast with John Grisham...
33:51
2018-03-15
My book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My other book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind --Nony
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40:23
2018-03-09
My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My Other Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Details of upcoming speaking events. --Nony
The post 162: What an Archaeological Dig Taught Me about Clutter appeared fi...
34:56
2018-03-02
My book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Fourteen Days to Guests Podcasts One and Two My other book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Pre-Made Decisions Podcast --Nony
The post 161: Hitting the Wall Podcast ap...
40:11
2018-02-23
Mentioned in this podcast: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Claim bonuses for pre-ordering Join the Book Launch Party on Facebook! I’d love to meet you on my book tour! See all my upcoming speaking engagements here. --Nony
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41:50
2018-02-19
NOTE: Something went wrong with the first file I uploaded, so if you can’t hear the preview, delete and re-download and it should work! I am SO excited to give you a sneak preview of the audio version of my new book, Decluttering at the Speed of Lif...
26:39
2018-02-15
My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My Other Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Details of upcoming speaking events. Recent post I mentioned: Minimalism for the Sake of Minimalism? Facebook – Join th...
31:55
2018-02-08
My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My Book (on sale this month for digital versions for $1.99!): How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Details of upcoming speaking events. --Nony
The post 158: How Long Should...
41:20
2018-02-01
Get 5 Days to a Fresh Start (Free!) Become a patron of the show! My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Details of upcoming speaking events. --Nony
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30:05
2018-01-25
PLEASE NOTE: I was in a hurry and didn’t double check like I’ve learned to do, and somehow the original version I posted cut off between fourteen and fifteen minutes. I’ve fixed it, but if you had already downloaded, you may need to dele...
30:25
2018-01-18
My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Details of upcoming speaking events. --Nony
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28:49
2018-01-11
My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life --Nony
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37:56
2018-01-02
My newest book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life is now available wherever books are sold! Want to see the principles in action? Check out my video course: The 5 Day Clutter Shakedown. I’m talking with someone from Goodwill Dallas tod...
25:36
2017-12-27
This post contains affiliate links. The 5 Day Clutter Shakedown is ready!!! And free for those who pre-order Decluttering at the Speed of Life! UPDATE: The bonus offer has ended but The 5 Day Clutter Shakedown is available – go here for all the ...
45:25
2017-12-21
This post contains affiliate links. My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My first podcast: Slob Story Part One The Container Concept --Nony
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40:28
2017-12-14
This post contains affiliate links. My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Mini Trampoline with Bar Mannequin Stylist’s Head Collapsible Colander Cutting Board that FOlds --...
35:05
2017-12-07
My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Mentioned in this podcast (lots of affiliate links coming): Please note that these are similar items, not exactly what we bought over...
30:18
2017-11-30
My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Intelligent Blends – Use code: ASlobComesClean for 1.99 off...
39:45
2017-11-14
My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Random things I mentioned in this podcast: Walmart PickUp Meal Train Blind Carbon Copy in email responses – (Bcc) Affiliate link: Wet brush Boomerang Google forms My Newsletter...
33:57
2017-11-10
My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Mentioned in this podcast: PART ONE to this podcast! E-book – 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests Bathroom Cleaning Podcast Kitchen Cleaning Podcast 60 Minute Plan to Guest...
30:21
2017-11-02
Here’s part two! Get the e-book: 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests My book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind How to Clean a Messy House post (with printable checklist) How to Clean a Messy House Podcast part one H...
27:05
2017-10-27
My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Mentioned in this podcast: Gretchen Rubin’s Happier Podcast To Do Lists Podcast Save Save --Nony
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36:25
2017-10-20
No time for many show notes, but here is the picture I took while I was recording! Save --Nony
The post 143 Changing My Brain vs Changing My Thoughts Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.
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26:25
2017-10-12
Decluttering Momentum Podcast My Two Decluttering Questions See the super-time-sensitive Grove Collaborative offer I mentioned at the end of the podcast here. Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind ...
26:51
2017-10-05
Mentioned in this podcast: My Book – How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Steps to Dealing With an Overwhelming Mess How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess Sorting Save --Nony
The post 141 Setting Aside Time to Dec...
30:17
2017-09-28
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Laundry Day Podcast Come see me at the Pinners Conference in Arlington, TX. Save --Nony
The post 140 Folding Laundry (And Why It Feels So Hard) Podcast appe...
24:05
2017-09-20
Please (like, pretty please!!) go vote for me to participate in the Go Getters Getaway in Guatemala! You can go here for each day’s new video from Sept 20-27, and you can VOTE ONCE EACH DAY!!! Here is the first day’s video – Introducin...
50:12
2017-09-14
Mentioned in this podcast: Be a patron of this show! My right-after-I-hired-her thoughts. podcast Guest post about pros and cons of hiring someone. article My thoughts on hiring a cleaner long before I ever did. – article Frugality and...
34:20
2017-09-07
Become a patron of the show! Get my book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Visit Amy and Raising Arrows at her website: Raising Arrows, on Facebook, Instagram. Amy’s book: Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Read Emily’...
43:17
2017-09-01
Patreon – Be a supporter of the show! How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Staying in My Lane (this week’s new post) Laundry Day Podcast Save --Nony
The post 136 Catching Up and Moving Forward Podcast appeared first...
32:48
2017-05-26
PrepDish’s 21 Day Challenge for summer: Go here to find out more! Become a patron! My Book (The Kindle version will be $1.99 on May 29th only!): How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Join the Newsletter My speaking dates and...
32:12
2017-05-17
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Also mentioned: Dishes Math Hospitality Podcast 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests --Nony
The post 134 Experience Helps Podcast appeared first on Dana K....
42:40
2017-05-12
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind FREE E-book: Giving God the Worst of Me e-book: Teaching Kids to Clean --Nony
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22:00:44
2017-05-04
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Reducing Paper Clutter Podcast Containers and Limits and How They’ll Change Your Life Podcast My Weekly Cleaning Tasks Podcast Mentioned by Taylor: How Long Should ...
46:53
2017-04-26
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind The bundle! Week’s Tasks Podcast Habits plus Decluttering = Progress Podcast Save --Nony
The post 131 Allowing Rest Podcast appeared first on Dana K...
31:30
2017-04-20
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind How to Clean a Messy House (and Get it Ready for Guests) – post ” podcast part 1 ” podcast part 2 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests Jo...
31:19
2017-04-13
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind TPAD Day Four of Home Disaster Recovery How to Clean a Messy House and Get it Ready for Guests 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests --Nony
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23:26
2017-04-06
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Post about a Bare Minimum House Cleaning Plan Post about Making Your House Look Clean Without Actually Cleaning It Save --Nony
The post 128 Make Your House Look Clean (...
28:43
2017-03-30
Mentioned in this podcast: How to Listen to a Podcast Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Tackling the Dining Room Visibility, Visibility, Visibility Podcast Decluttering Momentum Podcast Re-Declutte...
35:14
2017-03-23
Become a patron! My Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Post about a Bare Minimum House Cleaning Plan If you would like info about the NYC meetup and/or my event at the Tinton Falls Public Library, sign up here. If yo...
24:19
2017-03-15
Mentioned in this post: Become a patron! Get How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind here. Info on my upcoming trip to NY and NJ. Steps to Working Through Overwhelming Clutter How to Get Started When You Don’t Know Where t...
34:10
2017-03-09
PLEASE NOTE: For some reason, this is the second time a podcast has cut off short recently! I have fixed it, but if you downloaded it before 9 p.m. central (or your phone automatically downloaded it before that time), you may have the wrong one. If the po...
31:27
2017-03-01
Become a patron! Don’t forget that How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind is on sale in e-book form (wherever e-books are sold) today and tomorrow only, March 1st and 2nd, 2017!!! Get it here. I looked up links to how to gift a...
45:25
2017-02-23
I loved talking to Kelly Snyder, who shared great tips on what basic pieces you need, how to find the RIGHT basic pieces, and gave great perspective on letting go of clothes that don’t look good on us. I appreciate so much that Kelly is amazingly pr...
41:21
2017-02-16
Mentioned in this podcast: Become a patron! Get my book here. Sentimental Clutter Podcast Giving Up on Dreams pt 1 Podcast Containers and Limits and How they’ll Change Your Life Podcast Save --Nony
The post 121 Decluttering Dreams ...
36:39
2017-02-09
Be a patron of the show! I’ll Declutter, But Do I Have to Give Up All My Dreams? Containers and Limits Finding Storage Space in My House Save Save Save --Nony
The post 120 Decluttering – Giving Up On Dreams Pt 1 appeared first on Dana...
28:00
2017-02-02
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Original post I mentioned. Weekly Cleaning Tasks How to Declutter Without Making a BIgger Mess The Visibility RUle My Two Decluttering Questions Save --Nony
The post 119 Cleaning with a Bad At...
30:10
2017-01-25
Mentioned in this podcast: Become a patron! Get my book here. How I store My Food Containers Why Storing My Containers with the Lids on Works for Me Save Save Save --Nony
The post 118 -Why My Strange Solution for Storing Food Containers Works f...
30:06
2017-01-18
Connect with me on social media! List of Organizing Products that Actually Work (at least for me!): These are ALL affiliate links. If you follow them to Amazon and then make a purchase, I receive a small portion of your purchase price, but the ...
28:42
2017-01-11
Connect with me on social media! My Two Decluttering Questions – Post Decluttering Question #1 – Podcast Decluttering Question #2 – Podcast Painful Drawer Cleanout (the blog post where I came up with the two decluttering ...
26:47
2017-01-05
Mentioned in this Podcast: Connect with me on social media! Containers and Limits and How They’ll Change Your Life! The One Year Test Head Explosion Rule Find out more about becoming a Patron of the show here. Get my boo...
32:38
2016-12-27
Get my book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind! Join 30 Days of Decluttering Inspiration. Why I Have to Run the Dishwasher EVERY Night How to Reduce Paper Clutter Containers and Limits and How They’ll Change Your Life! Podcas...
38:48
2016-12-15
Get my book here: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Become a Patron of the show here. Save Save Save --Nony
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38:06
2016-12-09
Things I mention in this podcast: My Patreon page. Less. How to Not Get Distracted from a Decluttering Project by Other Decluttering Projects How to Declutter without Making a Bigger Mess Traditions Happen Christmas Decorating Podcast Christmas and STUFF ...
53:08
2016-12-01
In this podcast, I talk about how to get going when you can’t seem to stop fixating on that ONE huge and daunting decluttering project that’s taunting you! Laundry Podcast Decluttering Momentum Podcast Save Save --Nony
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21:37
2016-11-18
In a hurry this week, so no show notes, but you can search for anything in the sidebar! Get How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind! --Nony
The post 110 Difference between Cleaning, Organizing and Decluttering Podcast appeared first on Dan...
27:45
2016-11-11
Get your copy of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind! The Visibility Rule Podcast Hospitality Podcast Layers of a Clean House post and podcast Save --Nony
The post 109 -60 Minutes to Guests appeared first on Dana K. White: A S...
22:28
2016-11-03
I’m running ragged, y’all! And I must (like must, must) go get my nails done since I’m going to be on Channel 4 tomorrow in Dallas. (Set your dvrs for around 8am if you’re in DFW!) So just listen. And then order the book here. ...
20:57
2016-10-28
Mentioned in this podcast: Order How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind! How to Clean a Messy House and Get it Ready for Guests Part One Podcast Part Two How to Clean a Messy House blog post Taco Soup Tortilla Soup Dinner for a Crowd –...
25:50
2016-10-20
Mentioned in this podcast: Order How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind here. Layers of a Clean House Post Layers of a Clean House Podcast The Realities of Hiring a Cleaner Podcast See all my podcasts (and sign up for the podcasts email) here...
32:09
2016-10-14
Order How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Laundry Conquered Podcast My Laundry Metamorphosis How Laundry Day Helps Me Declutter How Many Socks/Undies/Whatever Do I Need? --Nony
The post 105 Laundry Routine = Decluttering i...
20:19
2016-10-06
Mentioned in this podcast: My book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing With Your House’s Dirty Little Secrets Podcast on Reality-Based Green Cleaning Save Save Save --Nony
The post 104 Idealism? Perfectionism? Podcast...
11:42
2016-09-30
Mentioned in this post: Pre-order How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind and sign up here to get the bonus: 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door. (Link coming SOON!) Sign up to get an email every time a new podcast comes out! Winners of the Advanc...
36:56
2016-09-19
Sorry this is so late, y’all!! My Thoughts on Hiring Cleaning Help – Post, Podcast Layers of a Clean House Check out Melissa’s gorgeous art, and place an order for the perfect custom Christmas gift! Save Save ...
36:25
2016-09-08
Mentioned in this podcast: How to Clean a Messy House Post with Printable Checklist How to Clean a Messy House Podcasts Part One and Part Two Kitchen Cleaning Checklist Bathroom Cleaning Checklist Daily Checklist (listen to the podcast if th...
41:15
2016-09-01
I’m so excited to bring you this interview with my husband! I’ll have to do another one at some point to get to the questions we didn’t get to answer. Things mentioned in this podcast: Laundry Day Why I Have to Run My Dishwasher Every Si...
38:38
2016-08-25
Send me an email or leave a comment here with your questions for my husband who will (hopefully) be a guest on next week’s podcast! Other things discussed in this podcast: This week’s State of the Home Summer...
24:02
2016-06-02
Mentioned in this podcast: Sign up for the Newsletter See all my podcasts here (and get link to itunes) How to Clean a Messy House Podcast Part One How to Clean a Messy House Podcast Part Two Decluttering Momentum Podcast Containers and Limits and ...
22:51
2016-05-26
Mentioned in this podcast: Me working through the under-the-couch clutter overwhelm. My two (and only two) decluttering questions. Join the newsletter to keep up over the summer! --Nony
The post 097 – Steps to Working Through the Feeling of ...
33:18
2016-05-12
Mentioned in this podcast: Monday’s Post Laundry Conquered Podcast Patreon Teaching Kids to Clean (My E-book) See all my podcasts here. --Nony
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25:19
2016-05-05
Mentioned in this podcast: T.P.A.D Weekly Cleaning Tasks Why I Have to Run My Dishwasher Every Night The Layers of a Clean House Patreon See all my podcasts here. Save --Nony
The post 95 Making Time (for oft forgotten tasks) Podcast appeared...
30:51
2016-04-29
Mentioned in this podcast: My Experience Selling in FB Groups How to Sell on eBay. (podcast) My post explaining The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2016 Direct (affiliate) link to the bundle. {Note: Bundle Sale has ended} --Nony
The post 094 Declutter...
21:25
2016-04-21
Weekly Cleaning Tasks Basic Daily Tasks Weekly Cleaning Tasks Podcast T.P.A.D. podcast See all my podcasts here. My Amazon affiliate link: aslobcomesclean.com/amazon. Patreon information --Nony
The post 093 Make Weekly Cleaning Tasks Work for YOU P...
34:02
2016-04-14
Warning, this is a blathery one. It’s a look inside my head and heart that may not even make sense. Mentioned in this podcast: How to read the blog from the beginning. Giving God the Worst of Me (Free e-book) The Happy Hour Podcast Not sure i...
20:49
2016-04-07
Mentioned in this podcast: My segment on World News Now. Cleaning Your Shower with Dish Soap and a Scrubby Sponge Links to the tips mentioned and more. Newsletter sign up. If you’re overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering, start here. See ...
27:04
2016-03-31
Mentioned in this podcast: The Sorta Awesome Podcast Episode (with me as co-host!!) or Here’s the direct link to the show in iTunes. Seasonal Clothing Changeover Done in One Day!! My Amazon link! --Nony
The post 090 Seasonal Clothing Changeover Po...
48:42
2016-03-24
I don’t think I’m cut out for interviews, y’all. I like the talking part, but the technical stuff does me in. This one is WAY better than the last (and first) interview a month ago, but it exhausted my limited editing skills and still ha...
22:21
2016-03-16
Mentioned in this podcast: Become a patron at Patreon! Newsletter Why I Have to Run My Dishwasher Every Night Routines as a Thing to Catch Up To Teaching Children to Clean How to Declutter a Child’s Room Paper Clutter Selling on Ebay Treasured Items...
15:28
2016-03-10
Mentioned in this podcast: Become a patron at Patreon! The Medicine Cabinet Clean Out Treasured Items Aren’t Treasured Items if They Aren’t Treasured My Changing View of Value and Stuff Bring the Beauty Out of Hiding It’s Not Clutter if ...
31:28
2016-03-03
Mentioned in this podcast: Patreon – a patron system for the show How to Get Rid of Old Formals The Very Worst Kind of Decluttering You Can’t Donate Dirty Clothes A Lifestyle of Decluttering The Head Explosion Rule I Don’t Keep Holey Soc...
39:54
2016-02-26
I know those listening on iTunes won’t see this excuse, but I have to state it for anyone who does read this! This is my first podcast interview, and I was nervous and forgot to plug in my mic!!!! It’s ok, you can still hear the awesomeness Al...
31:49
2016-02-18
Mentioned in this podcast: Kelly’s fashion course (only open through Feb 22nd) Ways to Recycle Old T-Shirts Ways to Sell Clothing Online ThredUp.com <- that’s my referral link! Use it and get a $20 10 credit! (Sorry! I said $20 in the podc...
27:54
2016-02-11
Sign up for our Newsletter here to get solutions to THE top decluttering frustrations. My mom’s clutter threshold vs. mine. 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (retired as an e-book -For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without...
29:30
2016-02-05
Related posts: What makes this attempt to change different? Books mentioned (with their affiliate links!): How Not to Be a Messie Sidetracked Home Executives --Nony
The post 082 Methods Fail. I Don’t. (Or the Other Way Around) Podcast appeare...
28:55
2016-01-21
Mentioned in this podcast: Become a patron at Patreon! 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (now a retired e-book – For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind and Decluttering at the Speed of Life.) Non-Overwh...
28:37
2016-01-07
Key Finder Keepable Resolutions Podcast: Live in Your House & Get Rid Of Stuff You Hate Pre-Made Decisions Defining Normal --Nony
The post 080 New Year, Same You Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.
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27:15
2015-12-17
I answer a few questions at the beginning of the podcast, including whether I’ve read the hit decluttering book by Marie Kondo. The short answer is no. I haven’t read it. I go into the long answer of why I haven’t and my thoughts on whet...
30:34
2015-12-11
Sign up here for my newsletter here. A Moment of Hesitation Premade Decisions Why? vs. Why Not? Watching Normal People Clean My Two (and only two) Decluttering Questions Become a patron (and join the private hangout on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. ...
33:52
2015-12-03
Mentioned in this post: Clutter Free Stocking Stuffers More Clutter Free Stocking Stuffers The Container Concept The One Year Test My Christmas Home Tour Christmas and Clutter Podcast Christmas Decorating Making Room for Christmas Become a Patron! See all...
21:22
2015-11-20
I’m answering Jacqui’s question today. Things mentioned in this podcast: My book, How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind The Big Game Room Decluttering Project Should I Sell This on eBay? Re-Decluttering Save --Nony
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21:31
2015-11-11
Mentioned in this Podcast: 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (now a retired e-book. For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your MindandDecluttering at the Speed of Life.) Become a Patron of the Show Awkward Pauses Week...
35:08
2015-11-05
Mentioned in this podcast: Join me at Patreon! as a show patron. A Tale of Two Houses Podcast The COntainer COncept Podcast One In One Out Podcast Let me know how you’ve used these strategies, and your quote might end up in my book!! --Nony
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44:22
2015-10-29
Mentioned in this podcast: Be a show patron. Here’s how. 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (now a retired e-book – For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your MindandDecluttering at the Speed of Life...
39:51
2015-10-22
Using Amazon Prime (Links there will be my affiliate links!!) Using Subscribe and Save My Recipes Zaycon (And How/Why I Buy Chicken in Bulk) Ground Beef Recipes Emeals Meal Planning Service My Patreon Page Save Save --Nony
The post 072 Automating Grocery ...
38:01
2015-10-15
Mentioned in this Podcast: Why I Buy Chicken in Bulk Ground Beef Meal Ideas Podcast My E-Books --Nony
The post 071 Budgets and Money Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.
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32:58
2015-10-08
Mentioned in this podcast: Drowning in Clutter? (Don’t Grab a Floatie! Drain the Ocean!) Less – post about decluttering some of the junk in my junk drawer One In One Out Podcast Containers and Limits Podcast Just Decluttering (Not Organizing) ...
32:33
2015-10-01
Mentioned in this podcast: 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (now a retired e-book – For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your MindandDecluttering at the Speed of Life.) Connect with me on social media. See all...
29:48
2015-09-24
Mentioned in this podcast: Did you like this podcast? My printable cleaning checklists. Freezing Ground Beef In Meal-Sized Portions Taco Soup Two Hour Crockpot Lasagna Skillet Lasagna Pizza Casserole Ways to Use Ground Beef Mexican Casserole How I cook pr...
37:06
2015-09-17
Mentioned in this podcast: My Thoughts On Hiring Cleaning Help The blog in e-book form. Or how to read the blog backwards for free. Save Save --Nony
The post 067 Frugality and My Clutter Problem Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean....
30:37
2015-09-09
Today’s podcast is thanks to a suggestion from one of you! With the brain power going to book writing, I need help with topic suggestions, so please feel free to email me! If you’ve emailed before, email again. I may have lost it! (I do that.)...
24:48
2015-09-03
Connect with me on social media. See all my podcasts here. Create your own routines with the help of my e-book, 28 Days to Hope for Your Home The podcast I mentioned, Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Save --Nony
The post 065: Routines and Catching Up a...
31:30
2015-08-28
Mentioned in this podcast: My Thoughts on Hiring Someone to Clean Your Home Pros and Cons of Having a Housekeeper If I Only Had a Maid . . . My e-books --Nony
The post 64: My Thoughts on Hiring Cleaning Help Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White:...
30:37
2015-05-28
Mentioned in this Podcast: Finding Storage Space in My House Subscribe by Email Daily Deslobification BlogCast Master Bedroom’s Recent Disaster --Nony
The post 063 Creating Storage Space Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes C...
27:41
2015-05-21
Posts mentioned in this podcast: Layers of a Clean House Hit or Miss Genetics 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (e-book now retired: For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind and Decluttering at the Speed of Lif...
23:16
2015-05-14
Mentioned in this podcast: Teaching Kids to Clean is on sale for $3 through the end of May with the code TEACH How to Not Get Distracted from Decluttering Projects (by other Decluttering Projects) How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess Podcast R...
29:10
2015-05-07
A little something to listen to while you clean bathrooms. You can’t say I don’t have a glamorous podcast. Posts mentioned in this podcast: Bathroom Cleaning Checklist for Kids (With Printable Version) Bathroom Cleaning Checklist for Non-Reade...
40:26
2015-04-30
Y’all, I am shockingly close to having 50,000 podcast downloads JUST IN APRIL!!! For real. I really appreciate all the support!! Mentioned in this podcast: First, that affiliate link I promised to the book I talked about in this podcast: Coming Clea...
36:48
2015-04-23
Posts mentioned: The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle (Only Available through April 27th!!) How to Easily Determine Value Using Completed Listings on Ebay. Giving What I’ve Been Given My Changing View of Stuff and Value Podcast: Selling on Ebay Sel...
19:12
2015-04-16
Links mentioned within this podcast: My Daily Deslobification Blogcast Using Awkward Pauses My Laundry Routine Connect with me on Social Media See all my podcasts here. 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (this e-book is now retired – For detailed guides,...
35:19
2015-04-09
If the spring cleaning bug has bitten you, listen to this! Actually, listen to it anyway and maybe it will inspire you to tackle the kitchen! Posts mentioned in this podcast: Spring Cleaning for the Cleaning Impaired Printable Cleaning Checklists D...
34:19
2015-03-26
I apologize for the audio! My mic isn’t working (or I can’t figure out how to fix it) and I used the built-in mic on my computer. Mentioned in this podcast: Christmas Traditions Podcast Non-Clutter Easter Basket Fillers My loathing of Easter g...
30:02
2015-03-19
Links mentioned in this podcast: The Benefits of Random Intentionality Family Kitchen Clean Up Time Teaching Kids to Clean (the e-book) 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (e-book now retired – For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your H...
25:13
2015-03-05
Posts Mentioned in this podcast: Packing with zip top bags. Random things that make car travel with kids easier. How we paid cash on our vacation. My Disney dining e-book. (About when we used the Quick Service Plan. It’s out of date, but if you have...
28:12
2015-02-20
As promised, here are all the posts marked “failures.” Posts from today’s podcast: The Head Explosion Rule Watching Normal People Clean ” Part 2 Drowning in Clutter? (Don’t Grab a Floatie . . . Drain the Ocean!) – my e-...
29:08
2015-02-13
I’m talking about what habits are (and aren’t) and how they’re really just pre-made decisions. Posts mentioned in this podcast: Why I Have to Run My Dishwasher Every Single Night Things I Don’t Keep Keeping Clutter Out of My...
27:57
2015-02-05
After the big Master Abyss Reveal, I felt like talking about something I’m good at! So this week, I’m sharing quick and easy recipe ideas, most using pre-cooked and shredded frozen chicken breast. These are all recipes that come together super...
28:49
2015-01-30
I had to accept that clothing (or anything I have too much of) can be clutter. In this podcast, I share one way I attacked clothing clutter in the first year of the blog, and how my understanding of our clothing needs has changed. Posts mentioned within t...
28:44
2015-01-16
Posts mentioned within this podcast: How to Deal with a Hopelessly Disorganized Daughter 2 E-Book Set On Sale through Jan 31 Connect with me on social media. See all my podcasts here. Save --Nony
The post 048 Dealing with Disorganized Kids Podcast appeare...
22:29
2015-01-08
Posts Mentioned within this Podcast: Keepable Resolution: Live in Your Home Keepable Resolution: Get Rid of Stuff You Hate My Books Giving God the Worst of Me – My New FREE E-Book Connect with me on social media. See all my podcasts here. --N...
34:27
2014-12-11
Links mentioned in this podcast: Traditions Happen Christmas Day Breakfast – Sausage Strudel Bites Easy Gifts for Kids to Make Rice Socks (In this post, I used the corn.) Mod-Podged Gift Bags Edible Christmas Ornament Craft Personalized Salt-...
23:53
2014-12-05
I’m in shock that it’s less than three weeks until Christmas!!! Clutter Free Stocking Stuffers More Clutter Free Stocking Stuffer Ideas Vacuuming the Christmas Tree (And Other Dos and Don’ts of Storing Christmas Decorations) How t...
29:57
2014-11-20
Links Mentioned Within This Podcast: Clutter Avoidance Conversations – “I’ll See What I Can Use.” Clutter Avoidance Conversations – “Oh, I Already Have One of Those.” “You Know I Can’t Handle Mo...
22:28
2014-11-13
In this one I blab on about the life-changing One In One Out concept that used to make NO SENSE to me. Posts mentioned in this podcast: Drowning in Clutter? (an e-book) The One In One Out Rule and Schedules Replacing My Food Storage Containers “Whic...
35:33
2014-11-05
Defining Success!! I’m answering the question about how I do on non-negotiables now, five years into this deslobification process. Do I still have to do them ALL daily? Posts mentioned within this podcast: Year Two in E-Book Form How t...
33:57
2014-10-23
Decluttering momentum is a real thing. In this podcast, I talk about how I developed my own momentum that has truly changed my perspective on clutter. See all my podcasts here. See my recent video series on my Videos Pinterest Board. Connect with m...
38:10
2014-10-17
This podcast is about the guilt that can make it soooo difficult to declutter! Sometimes it’s guilt laid on by others, and sometimes it’s imagined! Posts mentioned within this podcast: GO DECLUTTER something and enter this giveaway for ...
31:36
2014-10-10
Today’s podcast keeps going with the excuse busting from last week and specifically focuses on decluttering paralysis. (Which is totally a real thing!) Posts mentioned within this podcast: Reader Question: What do I do when the clothes I want to don...
33:52
2014-10-02
A few years ago, I wrote an October series called 31 Days of (Lame) Excuses. I share a few of my go-to excuses (and how I’ve gotten over them) in this podcast. Posts mentioned: But I Used to be a . . . . The Biggest Slob Excuse of All (And How I Got...
22:47
2014-09-25
This one is shorter than usual, but it’s all I could manage in a VERY crazy week!!! Posts mentioned within this podcast: Not Feelin’ It Summer Checklist Printable Cleaning Checklists (If the sale is still going, scroll to the bottom to see the...
37:53
2014-09-18
In this podcast, I answer one of YOUR questions! (At least I try.) Posts related to this podcast: The One In One Out Rule and Schedules 28 Days to Hope for Your Home – My E-book How Long Does it Actually Take to Empty the Dishwasher? Containers and ...
32:56
2014-09-11
You do know that when I talk about “reality” I’m talking about my own reality, right? OK. Good. Here are some posts mentioned in this week’s podcast: Reality-Based Green Cleaning My Pinterest Board of Homemade Cleaners Heavy Duty S...
28:38
2014-09-04
Podcast #33 is up!!! In it, I share the ideas from this post: How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess So, in order to get this up ASAP, I’m just sending you there for links to the things I mention!!! Connect with me here. See all my podcasts h...
29:12
2014-08-29
Whew. I recorded another podcast. After stopping no less than TEN times yesterday, I finally blabbered my way through this one. (Ramble alert!) In this one I talk about how I get back on track after failing. (Which I have plenty of experience with . . . ....
29:51
2014-05-30
Posts mentioned within this podcast: Surviving Summer (and Free Printable) How I Limit My Kids’ Screen Time Teaching Kids to Clean (e-book) 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (e-book now retired – for detailed guides, check out my books: How to Man...
26:43
2014-05-16
It’s Friday!! It’s also a Friday in May, so this will be my post of the day. I usually put up a “real” post on podcast days too, but this week is just too crazy. I feel the need to apologize since my mother seems to have rea...
33:55
2014-05-10
After two weeks of getting a podcast up on time, I’m late again. If you’ve been missing earlier podcasts, I generally try to not make these my top post on the blog. (Mostly because my mother complains when I do!) That means that when I put one...
33:48
2014-05-01
In this podcast, I’m sharing tips for pricing and set up for your garage sale. Posts mentioned within this podcast: Garage Sale Tips (Includes the link to the counterfeit-money-checking-marker) Pricing Set-up See all my garage sale posts here. How t...
35:16
2014-04-25
It’s the first in a series of podcasts about how to have a great garage sale! Unfortunately, I know way too much based on way too much experience, both as a buyer and a seller. Posts Mentioned in this Podcast: How to Have a Good Garage Sale (links t...
32:10
2014-04-16
In this podcast, I share tips (learned from my own way-too-extensive experience) for determining if it’s worth your time to sell something on eBay. eBay can be a great way to earn money while getting rid of clutter, but you do need to know what is i...
36:55
2014-04-10
Podcast #25 is all about dealing with the classic Declutterer’s Dilemma: Sell or Donate?? Posts mentioned in this podcast: Should I Sell this on EBay? My Changing View of Stuff and Value How to Have a Good Garage Sale Why I Don’t Care Who Sell...
34:13
2014-04-04
NOTE: If you’ve been missing the podcasts, I usually put them up below another post so they aren’t my top post. Be sure to subscribe in iTunes so you don’t miss one! Podcast #24 is all about Spring Cleaning! (For the cleaning impaired . ...
38:49
2014-03-21
In this podcast, I’m sharing tips for making the most of your dishwashing routine. Blog Posts Mentioned in this Podcast: Why I Have to Run My Dishwasher Every Night How Long Does It Actually Take to Empty the Dishwasher? My Trip to the Maytag Labs M...
33:07
2014-03-06
Podcast #22 is all about reducing paper clutter! I decided to do this podcast since the subject was already on my mind with yesterday’s post. As I thought about mentioning it as part of another subject, I realized I could easily talk about paper for...
40:04
2014-02-27
In Podcast 21, I talk about meal planning and freezer cooking. Mentioned within this podcast: My version of freezer cooking (with links to recipes and how-tos for pre-cooking and freezing chicken and ground beef) My recipes Messy Kitchen Prep and H...
36:43
2014-02-21
Welcome to Podcast #20!!! This week, I talked about how I fit in weekly cleaning tasks, specifically how I combat my T.P.A.D (Time Passage Awareness Disorder). Posts mentioned in this podcast: My Weekly Cleaning Tasks (With Printable Checklist) I can̵...
31:03
2014-02-16
It’s hard to believe I’ve blabbed on in podcasts for almost ten hours now! But don’t worry, this one is only 30(ish) minutes. In this podcast, I go through strategies for (and reasons behind) decluttering living areas. Links to posts men...
31:36
2014-02-06
Finally, another podcast! Just two weeks late! In this podcast, I’m talking about decluttering clothing. Links to posts mentioned in this podcast: How to Declutter Clothing It’s Okay to Keep One, Right? Attacking Clothing Clutter My Laundry Me...
32:37
2014-01-16
In podcast #17, we’re talking kitchen decluttering! Posts mentioned: How to Declutter a Kitchen Free Printable for Email Subscribers Clearing the Floor of My Closet (and links to others’ decluttering posts) Putting It To Good Use (Sayin...
29:27
2014-01-10
Finally back to podcasting after a few weeks off! In this podcast, the main focus is on decluttering kids’ rooms. Posts mentioned: How to Declutter a Child’s Room Free Printable for Email Subscribers Decluttering the VISIBLE Christmas a...
38:44
2013-12-13
Christmas is LESS THAN two weeks away!!!!! Posts mentioned within this podcast: My Christmas home tour from a few years ago (shows my Wizard of Oz collection) Elfis on the Shelf – Accepting What I Can’t Handle Elf on the Shelf Ideas from Cryst...
33:51
2013-12-06
I’m talking about husbands in Podcast #14. Yikes. As you probably know if you’ve been around the blog, I don’t put up with husband-bashing, so know that going in if you want to give it a listen. This week’s posts: Jealous of Other ...
36:37
2013-11-22
Time for Podcast #13! In this podcast, I share a little about what has been on the blog this week: The Make or Break Step of Using a Dishwasher Cleaning Out the Pantry (Again) Cleaning Sounds Fun! (For, Like, 2 Seconds) I also share how we’ve conque...
23:08
2013-11-15
It’s Podcast #12!! This one is a little shorter than normal (about 23 minutes). In it, I share about my week, and answer the most commonly asked question around here – “How do I get started?” I also talk about the ying-yang relat...
36:45
2013-11-08
This week’s podcast covers strategies for parting with sentimental clutter. To listen, you can get all my podcasts in iTunes or listen to it here or download it to your computer. Posts mentioned in this podcast: Why Freezer Cooking Tickles my...
34:10
2013-11-01
Podcast #10!!! I’ve been trying to not have a podcast at the top of the site (since this is a BLOG), but since I’ve taken some time off this week I’m making it my main post for Friday. Posts mentioned on this podcast: Defining Normal Vid...
34:39
2013-10-25
Podcast #9 is here! You can listen to or download it here. You can also find it in iTunes. Links mentioned in this podcast: How to Clean a Messy House and Get it Ready for Guests (Look for links to the printable checklists at the bottom of the post.) Bath...
30:12
2013-10-18
Podcast #8 is up! You can see links to all my podcasts here. Posts mentioned in the podcast: The time my mothering and wife-ing skills were attacked when I shared my struggles in front of the wrong person. (This post also includes a printable daily kitche...
28:15
2013-10-11
Podcast #7 is up! In this podcast, I discuss the reactions I get when others find out about my blog (which is basically when they find out about my deep, dark secret!) I also share how finally grasping the concepts of limits and containers was a huge step...
30:51
2013-10-04
Podcast #6 is ready! It just hit me that this means I’ve been podcasting for six weeks now! (Remember, I have Time Passage Awareness Disorder.) In this week’s podcast, I share the second reason why I am glad that I called myself a slob. I also...
26:34
2013-10-01
Podcast #5 is a little late, but is now up! In this podcast, I share Part 5 of my Slob Story, which includes the decision to call this blog A Slob Comes Clean, even though I had never called myself a slob before that. I also tell about my not-normal week ...
31:29
2013-09-20
My 4th podcast is now live! You can also listen to it in iTunes and subscribe there so you don’t miss a podcast! In Podcast #4 I shared Part Four of my Slob Story. I also gave the first of my two decluttering questions, explaining the reasons behind...
31:27
2013-09-13
Podcast 3 is live! And . . . I’m now in the iTunes store! The podcasts are free to download there, and iTunes makes it simple to subscribe to them. In Podcast 3 I share: Part 3 of my Slob Story An update on my week Perspective on clutter – I...
29:07
2013-09-10
Podcast #2 is done! Show Notes from Podcast #2 from A Slob Comes Clean: Connect with me! (Links to all my social media channels.) In this episode, I shared Part Two of my Slob Story. I was frustrated with how my messiness affected our lives while my kids ...
25:49
2013-09-01
I recorded my very first podcast! In this episode I share: Part One of my Slob Story How I’m getting back on track after summer, how to work yourself into a routine, and the importance of doing the dishes!! One decluttering tip anyone can app...