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Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom
30 episodes
The 20 Day Declutter Plan I Never Wanted to Make (Ep 322)
Ep 322 · 27 min
I host a decluttering podcast, and my house is full. Not messy. Full. And I know exactly how it happened, because I have done it before. Our landlord is selling our house. My husband is in surgery the day this episode goes live. My mom is in another round of chemo. My daughter just went back to school and does not know about the move yet. I did not choose any of this. So I am choosing the one thing I still control. For the next 20 days, I am radically simplifying every single thing I own. Not my…
How to Reclaim Time and Live Clutter Free with Megan Sumrell (Ep 321)
Ep 321 · 59 min
You have decluttered your closets. But have you decluttered your calendar? In this episode, Deanna sits down with Megan Sumrell, time management expert and founder of The Pink Bee, to talk about why reclaiming your time is the piece of living clutter free that most people skip. Megan spent over 20 years in corporate IT before she realized traditional time management systems were never built for women's lives, and she has spent the years since building something that actually works. In this episo…
5 Steps to Stop Being Your Family's Human Calendar (Ep 320)
Ep 320 · 22 min
Who has soccer at 5:15? Did the permission slip go back? Is there anything defrostable for dinner? Are we out of milk again? If every one of those answers lives in your head and nowhere else, you do not have an organization problem. You have a bottleneck problem, and the bottleneck is you. In this episode I am sharing the session I presented at the Chaos to Calm Summit on building a family command center. It is one of my favorite things I have ever taught, because it is not about being more orga…
Why Your Routines Never Stick & The 3-Word Fix with Monica Packer (Ep 319)
Ep 319 · 58 min
If you struggle to stick to your routines, create new habits, or find perfectionism running your life, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Monica Packer, host of the top-rated About Progress podcast and author of the upcoming book Sticky Habits, for a conversation that completely reframes why habits feel so hard for busy moms. Monica opens up about her own journey with perfectionism, and then walks us through something surprising: almost every popular habit book was written by and tes…
How a 5 Minute Daily Tidy Beats One Big Weekend Declutter (Ep 318)
Ep 318 · 25 min
You have probably said it at least once: “I’ll do the whole house this weekend.” And then Saturday came, and you either didn’t start, or you started and made things worse, or you finished and watched it fill right back up within a week. Today I’m explaining exactly what’s happening, and introducing the habit that finally breaks it. The Lightning Tidy is five minutes a day. Same time, same routine, every day. I’m walking you through the neuroscience of why it works when every other approach hasn’…
The Shocking Reason Your Home is Cluttered & the 30-Day Fix with Ashlee Piper (Ep 317)
Ep 317 · 1 hr 10 min
Have you ever decluttered your home only to watch it slowly fill right back up? This episode is for you. Ashlee Piper is a sustainability expert, speaker, and author who has been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and CNN, and in Vogue, the New York Times, and Newsweek. She created the No New Things Challenge in 2013. What started as a personal 30-day experiment turned into nearly two years of not buying anything new. The result? She saved over $36,000, paid off $22,000 in debt, r…
The Hidden Digital Clutter Draining Your Day and the 15-Minute Fix (Ep 316)
Ep 316 · 25 min
Have you ever spent a Saturday morning deep cleaning your entire house, and by noon you still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and a little annoyed at everything? Your house looks great. You should feel amazing. But you don’t. That’s not you being a perfectionist. It’s the sneaky kind of clutter that almost nobody in the decluttering world ever talks about. Calendar clutter (or the mental load of keeping everything running) In this episode I’m bringing it to light and giving you a real system to cle…
How to Declutter With Kids Without the Power Struggles with Dana K. White (Ep 315)
Ep 315 · 53 min
Your kid won't get rid of anything. You know their room has too much stuff. But every time you try to do something about it, it turns into a battle. What if you never had to be the bad guy again? Dana K. White is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method, the blogger behind A Slob Comes Clean, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life. She has spent 17 years teaching overwhelmed, messy people how to get their homes under control without shame or per…
Digital Declutter: Clean Up Your Email, Phone, and Brain for Good (Ep 314)
Ep 311 · 32 min
Digital clutter doesn’t pile up on your counter, but it absolutely piles up in your brain. Every unread email, every unused app, every notification going off every eight minutes is quietly draining your focus and your energy. In this episode I’m giving you three moves for your inbox, three moves for your phone, and a simple weekly habit that keeps all of it under control going forward. In this episode you’ll learn: The one reframe that changes how you think about email forever How to cut your in…
Declutter for Real Life: Flexible Minimalism Tips for Families with Desirae Endres (Ep 313)
Ep 312 · 54 min
Have you ever looked at a "minimalist" home on Instagram and thought, well, that is never going to be me. My kids alone would destroy that in four minutes? Or convinced yourself that your clutter-free journey isn't working because your house just doesn't look the part? You are not alone. And this conversation is for you. **************** RESOURCES Get the transcripts and more at wannabeclutterfree.com/313 Episode with Joshua Becker The Minimalist…
The Paper Clutter System That Took Me From 6 Piles to Zero (Ep 312)
Ep 312 · 33 min
Paper doesn't ask permission. It just shows up in your mailbox, your kids' backpacks, and somehow on every flat surface in your home. And if the piles keep coming back no matter how many times you deal with them, it's not a discipline problem. It's a system problem. In this episode I'm sharing the exact system I use to keep paper from taking over, including what to do with everything that comes in, how to handle the stuff that's been piling up for months, and two bonus sections for the things no…
Why Your Schedule Will Never Work Until You Fix Your Home with Lori Oberbroeckling (Ep 311)
Ep 311 · 39 min
Time management expert and Secrets of Supermom host Lori Oberbroeckling joins Deanna to talk about why energy runs out before time does, how clutter quietly sabotages your best-laid plans, and the small routine changes that actually stick. **************** RESOURCES Snag your ticket to Supermom Summer Camp Get the transcripts and more at wannabeclutterfree.com/311 Connect with Lori: Secrets of Supermom Website Secrets of Supermom…
How to Declutter Thousands of Photos Without Losing Your Mind (Wannabe Clutter Free Ep 310)
Ep 310 · 30 min
Digital clutter doesn’t feel as obvious as a cluttered closet. But if you’ve ever had that pit-in-your-stomach moment of not being able to find a photo that matters, you know this isn’t small. In this episode I’m breaking down the three phases of getting your photos in order (Declutter, Organize, Maintain), the two specific starting points that build momentum without making any hard decisions, and the triple backup system that means you’ll never lose a photo again. In this episode you’ll learn:…
The Real Reason Your Kids Aren't Helping Around the House (And How to Fix It) with Katie Kimball (Ep 309)
Ep 309 · 52 min
Your kids are more capable than you think. Katie Kimball, creator of Kids Cook Real Food and founder of the LifeSkillsNow summer camp, shares the practical systems that take kids from passengers to contributors -- and why cooking is the gateway to all of it. **************** RESOURCES Snag your ticket to the FREE #LifeSkillsNow Family Workshops Get the transcripts and more at wannabeclutterfree.com/309 Connect with Katie: Raising Healthy F…
The Nightly 10-Minute Declutter Routine Every Busy Mom Needs (Ep 308)
Ep 308 · 22 min
You can declutter your entire home and still end up right back where you started. I know because I’ve lived it. This episode is the piece that makes everything permanent. I’m teaching you the closing shift, the exit bin, and why stacking habits beats scheduling them every time. In this episode you’ll learn: Why I went from owning almost nothing to filling up a house, and what finally broke the cycle The restaurant-inspired closing shift my family does every night What the Lightning Tidy is and h…
The Science of Why Your Spaces Shape You (And How to Take Back Control) with Leidy Klotz | Ep. 307
Ep 307 · 1 hr 4 min
Behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz reveals how your home feeds or starves three core psychological needs, why clutter blocks connection, and how to make your spaces actually work for your family. **************** RESOURCES Get the transcripts and more at wannabeclutterfree.com/307 Connect with Leidy: In a Good Place by Leidy Klotz: Available wherever you get your books Subtract by Leidy Klotz Leidy's website: leidyklotz.com Follow Deanna Yates, t…
Why You Quit Decluttering After One Week and 3 Tools to Fix It | Wannabe Clutter Free Ep. 306
Ep 306 · 26 min
You started decluttering. It felt amazing. And then somewhere around day 7, your house felt just as cluttered as when you started, even though you know you did the work. That moment has a name. I call it the motivation cliff, and in this episode I'm explaining exactly why it happens and what to do about it. In this episode you'll learn: What the recalibration dip is and why your brain makes progress invisible The one metric that your brain can't trick you on How to make decluttering enjoyable en…
How to Declutter Sentimental Items Without Guilt (The Joy Anchor Method) Ep 305
Ep 309 · 34 min
If you’ve ever held onto something not because you need it but because of what it means to you, this episode is for you. I’m teaching you the Joy Anchor Method, a simple way to keep what matters and let go of what’s weighing you down. What you’ll learn: the reframe that makes it easier to know what sentimental items to keep the step-by-step method for handling sentimental collections How to use the Photo Bridge for items you can’t keep but can’t release A simple question I asked my client to hel…
How to Declutter When You Don't Know Where to Start (15-Minute Method) Ep 304
Ep 304 · 23 min
If you’ve ever said “I want to declutter but I don’t know where to start,” this episode is your answer. I’m breaking down the sequencing mistake that makes decluttering feel impossible, the 15-minute pulse check method you can use in any room today, and a reframe that changed how I think about letting go. Plus, I’ll tell you about Effortless Home, my room-by-room system for busy families who want a clutter free home without the weekend overhaul. What you’ll learn: Why starting with the hardest r…
Why Routines Are the Secret to Making Room for Joy (Ep 303)
Ep 303 · 34 min
Do you feel like you're constantly managing your home instead of enjoying it? Like no matter how much you declutter, the chaos just keeps coming back? In this solo episode, Deanna breaks down why routines are the missing piece and how building the right ones can completely change the way your home feels. Resources mentioned: Effortless Home Course ($27): comment HOME on any Instagram post at @WannabeClutterFree and Deanna will send the link straight to your DMs, or grab it in the show notes Fini…
Discover the Secrets to an Organized and Joyful Home with Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong (Ep 302)
Ep 302 · 1 hr 5 min
Professional organizers and sisters Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua share practical, sustainable strategies for organizing your home based on function and intention rather than perfection. Discover how to create spaces that support your lifestyle and embrace real-life solutions without pressure. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/302 Tidy Up Book on Amazon IKEA Storage Solutions Connect with Meg & E…
The Art of Bending Time: How to Beat Burnout and Get More Done with Michelle Niemeyer (Ep 301)
Ep 301 · 51 min
Feeling burned out and stretched too thin? Former attorney turned burnout expert Michelle Niemeyer shares her "bending time" framework to help you find clarity, fill your energy reserves, and get more done in less time without losing yourself in the process. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/301 Connect with Michelle Niemeyer: Michelle's Website Instagram Free clarity meditation: text CL…
Decluttering: A Hidden Political Revolution? (Ep 300)
Ep 300 · 31 min
Your clutter isn't a personal failing. It's the intended result of a system that profits from your overwhelm. Episode 300 is about opting out -- and taking back your power. Resources Mentioned: No New Things by Ashlee Piper "Sit Still Look Pretty" by Daya Wannabe Clutter Free on Instagram (30-day declutter series) Deanna's Best Decluttering Resources Three hundred episodes. When I started this show, I thought decluttering was about getting rid of stuff. And it is. But it's not only that. The…
Meal Planning Made Simple: How a Mom of 5 Feeds Her Family Without the Stress with Melissa Griffiths (Ep 299)
Ep 299 · 55 min
How do you get dinner on the table every night without losing your mind? Melissa Griffiths shares her monthly meal planning system, how to get kids helping in the kitchen, and how to lighten the mental load around food. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/299 Pro tip from Melissa: Add "-AI" to your recipe searches to filter out AI-generated recipes! Connect with Melissa Griffiths: Melissa's Website In…
Make Downsizing Easier: Helping Your Parents Transition Smoothly with Amy Slenkere-Smith
Ep 298 · 1 hr 8 min
After losing both in-laws within months of each other, life coach Amy Slenker-Smith shares what she learned helping them downsize and the conversations she wishes more families would start sooner. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/298 Connect with Amy Slenker-Smith: Amy's Website Instagram Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: …
Decluttering Skincare Routines: A Dermatologist's Guide to Simplifying Your Teen's Routine with Dr. Angela Casey (Ep 297)
Ep 297 · 52 min
Your teen's bathroom doesn't need 20 products. Double board certified dermatologist and mom of three Dr. Angela Casey breaks down the only steps tweens and teens actually need, the ingredients to avoid, and why simplifying skincare is one of the best habits you can give your kids. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/297 Atomic Habits by James Clear Episode 292 with Tracy McCubbin - https://wannabeclutterfree.com/292…
Less Stuff, More Life: How a Bestselling Minimalist Actually Lives with Shira Gill (Ep 296)
Ep 296 · 57 min
What does minimalism actually look like for a busy family in a small home? Bestselling author Shira Gill shares her 15-minute win strategy, the simple question she asks before buying anything, and how to stop clutter from creeping back in. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/296 Shira's Books: LifeStyled, Organized Living, and Minimalista The #30Wears Movement by Livia Firth No New Things by Ashlee Piper - https://www.…
End Clutter Chaos: Master the Art of Holistic Decluttering with Katy Wells (Ep 295)
Ep 295 · 1 hr 8 min
Why does clutter keep coming back no matter what you try? Author Katy Wells shares her holistic approach to decluttering that tackles the root cause, not just the stuff, so you can finally feel at peace in your home. **************** RESOURCES Katy's Book - Making Home Your Happy Place: A Real Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm (available wherever books are sold) Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/295 Connect with Katy Wells: Katy'…
Decluttering a Hoarder House in One Year: Lessons in Letting Go with Eileen Stukane (Ep 294)
Ep 294 · 56 min
What can a year of decluttering a hoarder house teach us about letting go? Author Eileen Stukane shares her journey from horror to healing, plus practical tips for helping loved ones and releasing your own grip on stuff. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/294 Connect with Eileen Stukane: Eileen's Website Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: Instagram…
Decluttering Without Guilt: Clearing the F.O.G. That Keeps You Stuck with Ashley Hines (Ep 293)
Ep 293 · 49 min
Decluttering gets easier when you release fear, obligation, and guilt. Ashley Hines shares a holistic approach to organizing that builds self-trust and helps you create a clutter-free home with intention. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/293 Connect with Ashley Hines: Instagram Ashley's Website Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wa…
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