Achieving the clutter-free organised home of your dreams can be a tough, emotional journey. Decluttering is never about the stuff. It's all about the emotions that sit behind the stuff. In this podcast, we bring a bit of light-hearted fun to the serious business of decluttering with hints, tips, insights and guest experts to help you every step of the way.
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367 Are labels like ADHD, Autism or OCD helpful when decluttering?
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32:12Understanding Labels and Diagnoses in Decluttering: Empowering or Limiting? This episode delves into the roles of labels and diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, OCD, and anxiety in the context of decluttering and organising. The hosts discuss how a diagnosis can provide clarity and relief but can also feel limiting or overwhelming. They share their per…
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366 Turning my Room of Doom into a Room of Dreams with member Emma
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41:33Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a space in your home that's become a chaotic dumping ground for everything? What if that room of doom could become the foundation for your dream business space? How can breaking down decluttering into manageable steps transform not just your room, but your entire outlook on life? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://declu…
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365 How long will it take me to declutter my house?
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34:12How long will it take me to declutter my house? Are you constantly wondering how long it will take to finally tackle that overwhelming clutter that's been building up in your home? Do you find yourself frustrated by the lack of clear timelines when it comes to decluttering your entire house? What if there were specific factors you could consider to…
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364 5 things to do every day to boost your productivity with Anna Dearmon Kornick
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44:31In this podcast we’re talking about how we can use our time more intentionally, more productively, and in a way that supports the kind of home and life we want. Because let’s be honest, when you’re surrounded by clutter, it’s not just your space that feels chaotic, it’s your mind and your calendar too. That’s why we’re so excited to be joined by An…
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363 Before you blame the clutter are you doing these 10 things?
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45:34In this podcast we’re diving into 10 things you might be doing — without even realising it — that are secretly stopping you from decluttering. These aren’t about the size of your house or how much stuff you have. These are the everyday habits, thoughts and behaviours that sneak in and hold you back. So let’s take a closer look at whether you’re acc…
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362 The Roots of Clutter: How Britain became a nation of stuff with Professor Jane Hamlett
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38:59In this episode we’re taking a step back in time to explore a fascinating question—when did we start having 'clutter' in our homes, and why did it become a problem? We’re joined by Professor Jane Hamlett, a leading expert in the history of the British home and domestic life. Jane is a Professor of Modern British History at Royal Holloway, Universit…
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361 Decluttering for yourself - why Swedish death cleaning might not be for you
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36:51In this episode, we dive into Swedish Death Cleaning. Despite its dramatic name, it’s a gentle, reflective approach to decluttering that helps reduce the burden on loved ones after we’re gone. We also touch on finding your own rhythm with decluttering methods—from the KonMari method to our own to Reset Your Home System—and the power of community in…
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360 Gretchen Rubin - The secret to happiness in a cluttered world
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42:59To mark the print release of our book Reset Your Home in the US and Canada this week, we have been thrilled to welcome phenomenal voices from around the world for Ingrid and Lesley go Global Week. Today, be prepared to be inspired by a chat with a remarkable author, speaker and podcaster whose life's work has focused on happiness and the power of h…
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359 Matt Paxton - Finding the treasures in the trash
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44:22It’s Ingrid and Lesley go global week and today we are heading to the States to interview Matt Paxton. Matt has been on the show twice before but his insights always leave us wanting more. From the intense cleanups of Hoarders, to the heartfelt family moments on Legacy List, to the wild finds of Filthy Fortunes, Matt joins us to talk about grief, l…
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It’s Ingrid and Lesley go global week and we have had some incredible guests sharing their decluttering expertise this week to celebrate the North American launch of our book, Reset Your Home so we thought we’d take it down a notch (several notches in fact) and have some fun. It’s time for Lesley and I to go hypothetical. 5 questions you never knew…
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357 Identifying your clutter problem with Amy Revell
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40:35It’s Ingrid and Lesley go global week and we are heading to Australia. We're joined by Amy Revell, a leading decluttering and organising expert all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Amy is Australian organising royalty, so we’re delighted she is joining me on the show to discuss how identifying your clutter problem can help you on your declutterin…
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356 The 7 clutter blocks with Tracy McCubbin
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44:40We are so delighted to welcome Los Angeles based Tracy McCubbin onto the podcast. We have always loved Tracy’s friendly, relatable and emotions based decluttering content so we couldn’t be happier that she is joining us on the podcast today to talk us through how she became a Professional Organiser, and CEO of dClutterfly and of course to share som…
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355 Your future self will thank you for it - how extra decluttering effort really pays off
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33:35Let’s be honest—when we’re decluttering we want instant results but putting in that extra effort now, can really pay off in the future. The real wins come from the slow, time-intensive stuff. The tasks you don’t want to do—but once you do them, they change everything. In this episode, we’ll chat through 8 decluttering steps that take time up front—…
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354 Feeling in control when going through a divorce with Tamsin Caine
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35:27Many marriages sadly end in divorce and the circumstances are often deeply traumatic, messy and upsetting. And that’s before we even start to focus on the practicalities. In this podcast we welcome Tamsin Caine from Smart Divorce. While finances may be a primary concern during divorce, Tamsin believes divorce is about more than just money and works…
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353 10 things to remove from your kitchen counters
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47:03Does your heart sink every time you walk into your kitchen? If your counters are crowded with appliances, mail, mystery gadgets, or things that don’t belong anywhere near food prep - they make cooking harder, cleaning more frustrating, and the whole space feel stressful. In today's podcast we’re talking about 10 things you can remove from your kitc…
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On the surface, selling sounds like a no-brainer, doesn’t it? Turn your clutter into cash? Win-win. But if you’ve ever actually tried to sell something online—or at a garage or car boot sale—you know it’s not always worth the effort. Between taking photos, writing listings, dealing with flaky buyers, and working out postage and shipping, it can bec…
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When you think about grief it’s a natural response to think about people or pets you have lost, but there are so many other situations that leave us grieving. In today’s podcast we are talking about hidden grief and have invited professional coach Maya Rooz to tell us all about it. Maya Rooz is a Professional Coach and speaker whose mission is to i…
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350 10 party supplies to declutter from your home today
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43:10We are 350 podcast episodes old and would love nothing more than to celebrate at a face to face party with all our lovely listeners, but alas that is not possible. So instead we’re going to flip the celebrations on its head and become real party poopers. In this podcast we are going to talk about the 10 party supplies you might have in your home th…
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349 Tidy up your life with guest Tidy Dad
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47:06In this podcast it’s time for an alternative perspective. Let’s hear it for all the tidy men out there, including Tyler Moore AKA Tidy Dad. He shares how he started his tidying journey and how being tidy has helped him in other areas of his home and life as well. We chat about how crucial decluttering and organising has been while tidying up and ho…
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348 Are you ready for tough love when decluttering?
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32:48When it comes to decluttering, do you feel as if you can only use a softly softly approach or do you think you are ready for some tough love. In today’s podcast we are going to talk about both and why tough love may just be the answer to you becoming unstuck. Episode 288 What’s to blame for my clutter? Episode 257 Dealing with friends and family on…
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347 Dealing with grief after losing a pet with guest Kevin Spurgeon
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41:17So many of our community are pet owners and sometimes we sadly need to say goodbye to our furry friends. Kevin Spurgeon from Dignity Pet Cremation is our guest on this podcast and he shares how they support families to say goodbye to their beloved pets in a meaningful way from cremation to remembrance. Disclaimer: in this podcast episode we talk ab…
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346 Pros and cons of decluttering one item a day
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31:29Our 40 days 40 items challenge is almost complete and thousands of people in our communities have had huge success. Some decluttering way more than the 40 items intended. But is a one item a day strategy sustainable? In this podcast we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of using a one item per day decluttering strategy. Membership Episode 326 10…
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345 10 things to declutter from your junk drawer
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41:29Every kitchen needs that one drawer that contains lots of useful things. Now whilst we love and can definitely stand behind a drawer of useful things, more often than not this drawer deteriorates into a junk drawer, chockabloc with a random assortment of things, many of which need to be consigned to the bottom of a bin bag. In this podcast we’re go…
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344 Helen Flanagan talks clutter, ADHD and managing a home with a young family
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33:40Helen Flanagan is best known as an actress, model, TV personality and social media influencer. She started out her acting career at just 10 years old as Rosie Webster on Coronation Street and has been a regular on our TV and phone screens ever since. But to me Helen is a passionate and dedicated Mum, who shares the same struggles and stresses as th…
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343 Dealing with the passage of time when decluttering
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32:14There is nothing quite so certain as time. It comes, it goes, it passes quicker than we would like it to, sometimes it passes slower than we would like it to, but most of us with busy homes have woken up one day wondering where the time has gone. The passage of time is a very relevant part of the decluttering process and today we’re going to discus…
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