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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Amy Revell is a Declutter Coach and Professional Organiser and wants you to experience freedom from clutter in your head, heart and home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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All the self-help extremes out there seem designed for perfect robots. But what if progress doesn’t require perfection? Welcome to your gentle self-development hub: About Progress, a podcast and community devoted to progress made practical. Join host and coach, Monica Packer, and her special guests to get the hug AND kick in the pants you need to do something and grow in ways that stick.
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354 Feeling in control when going through a divorce with Tamsin Caine
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37:27Many 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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My guest Ingrid is part of the dynamic duo from The Declutter Hub podcast and she shares how thinking through the emotions and potential pitfalls can be super helpful to prepare you well for the task of the doing when it comes to decluttering. For instance, if you have a quantity problem, it requires more than just decluttering a cupboard... you ac…
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How Small Steps Lead to a Big Dream || H&K with Gabrielle Blair
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7:38Overwhelmed by a big dream? Gabrielle Blair shares how breaking a massive goal — moving her family of eight to France — into tiny, manageable steps turned the impossible into reality. Learn why small actions create momentum and why you don't need the full plan to start. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-small-s…
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AP 700: 7 Life Lessons from Producing 700 Episodes || Growth Spurt
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26:55I can hardly believe we're celebrating our 700th episode! Hitting this incredible milestone over nearly nine years of podcasting has really made me reflect on the seven powerful life lessons I've learned along the way. These aren't just for podcasters; they're universal truths that can help you in your own life too. It’s been a hard but vital lesso…
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AP 699: Declutter Without Perfection: How to Ditch the Instagram Standards to Create a More Peaceful, Simple Home || with Courtney Florey
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46:24Ever feel like your home is battling Instagram's "after" photos? I certainly do! My chat with Courtney Florey of Declutter and Dwell tackled this, as she believes these unrealistic standards can hinder progress by fostering comparison and pressure for perfection. We agreed homes are meant to be lived in, not just admired, and it's normal if yours i…
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Body Image, Balance, and the Power of Self-Acceptance || H&K with Meg Miles
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9:35In this heartfelt moment, Meg Miles reflects on what true health really means—not perfection, but balance. She shares how working as a pediatric nurse shaped her passion for body confidence and women’s wellness, and how becoming a mother helped her speak to herself with more compassion. With quiet strength, Meg challenges the all-or-nothing culture…
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353 10 things to remove from your kitchen counters
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49:03Does 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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AP 698: An eventful end to the school year, the garden is finally planted, learning a new craft from my DSL list, looking forward to my yearly “Me Day,” and the simple things I’m loving lately || Messy ...
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42:40This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey. Around here the goal is never perf…
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AP 697: Family Burnout Recovery Plan || How our shift from survival to FUN changed our family culture and relationships
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50:45Are you tired of the never-ending cycle of stress and burnout in your family life? In this episode, I share our family's journey from being overwhelmed and stressed to reclaiming joy and connection through our Family Burnout Recovery Plan. After realizing that simply changing our location wasn't enough to alleviate our constant stress, my husband B…
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Spoon theory - what a gift to those of us with chronic illness, disability or mental health challenges! Spoon theory is a theory anyone can use - it's simply a theory to articulate personal energy levels and capacity on any given day. Energy is consumed by daily activity, decision making, socialising, talking, listening, thinking, emotions - all yo…
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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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AP 696: BONUS! Thrifty Tips: Ways We Like to Save Money || Preview from More Personal
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1:03:11This is a bonus episode from my premium podcast, More Personal, where we lean into the personal side of personal development. In today's episode, we dive into thrifty tips to help you navigate difficult economic times. Join me and my podcast manager, Taylor Rockwood, as we tackle the balance between saving money and enjoying life. We share our own …
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AP 695: Fad or Fact: The Truth Behind Protein and Fiber, Essential Nutrients for Women’s Health || with Jenn Trepeck
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1:00:07In this episode, I sit down with health coach and podcaster Jenn Trepeck to dive deep into the world of nutrition, focusing on the importance of protein and fiber. We debunk popular food myths, discuss the role of balanced macro and micronutrients, and explore how the modern food environment has shaped our eating habits. Jenn shares expert advice o…
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If you're stuck on what to declutter next - why not go with some easy decisions and just declutter items which have gone out of date! This week in the podcast I give you some simple (and maybe not obvious) categories of items that go out of date that you can grab and do a quick declutter of. Out of date food Out of date make up/ beauty products Out…
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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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AP 694: From Lice to Layoffs: How to Navigate the Unexpected Using the Curve Method || Wise Women Series with Anna Dearmon Kornick
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50:25In this episode we dive into how to handle life’s unexpected curveballs with the amazing time management coach, Anna Dearmon Kornick. We all know that life is full of surprises, and whether it’s dealing with small crises like lice or big ones like layoffs, Anna shares her powerful Curve Method to help us navigate through them with grace and intenti…
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AP 693: How to Get Unstuck in Restarting Your Career After Years of Staying Home with Kids || coaching call with Kate
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49:25Are you struggling with the idea of returning to work after years of being a stay-at-home parent? In this episode, I discuss the daunting process of going back to work after being a stay-at-home mom. I coach a listener named Kate, who has an 11-year gap in her resume and is dealing with fears and self-doubt about reentering the workforce. Together,…
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If you ever get stuck when you're organising wondering where something should be kept, have a think about an items sisters and cousins. Sisters: same same Cousins: same same but different Do you keep all your scissors together in one location (with their sisters), or do you keep a pair with the gift wrap, a pair in the office, a pair with the craft…
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350 10 party supplies to declutter from your home today
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45:10We 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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AP 692: What My Filthy Car Taught Me About How To Teach "Old Dog" New Habits || Growth Spurt
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11:09Car cleanliness was never a priority for me, especially after having kids, and I always blamed the obstacles I faced: the lack of convenient car wash facilities and my jam-packed schedule. However, after inheriting a nicer minivan and discovering a convenient car wash service, I managed to make car cleaning a regular habit using my special formula.…
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AP 691: Facing Faith Uncertainty: A Guide to Bold Questioning || with Erin H. Moon
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50:08Someone asked if I felt less certain but more at peace with my faith, and it got me thinking. Maybe "peace" isn't quite right; perhaps it's more about patience and accepting what I can't control. My focus feels drawn to the essentials: being present with my family, teaching my kids, my work, and loving my people. Join me and Erin H. Moon, bestselli…
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Do you have items that you've purchased that you really need to return to store? You changed your mind, the item doesn't fit, you purchased too many, or simply the wrong colour!? And be honest, how long have you been procrastinating returning those items? I see it all the time - clients have clothes, toys, household items that they've bought (usual…
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349 Tidy up your life with guest Tidy Dad
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49:06In 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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AP 690: 3 BIG Recent Mistakes I Made and How They Revealed My Progress with Shame || Growth Spurt
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11:23Today I'm sharing some recent big mistakes I've made, and one of them I've made more than once. While frustrating and costly, these blunders highlighted my progress in dealing with shame. Instead of harsh self-criticism, I experienced guilt, frustration, and a greater sense of self-compassion, acknowledging my high mental load and rushing. This all…
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AP 689: 3 Keys To Make This Summer the Best One EVER || how to turn your summer dreams into reality with practical pointers
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29:04When you think about how quickly summer is coming, are you filled with excitement, dread, or a little bit of both? In this episode I share how I turned the summer of 2024 into an unforgettable season for my family. After learning from the challenges of past summers, particularly the tough summer the year before, I discovered the keys to creating an…
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Injury happens to all of us, and the frustration is real. Some quick tips today on how to stay organised while you have an injury. Firstly, remember to rest - the decluttering and organising can wait, and it's not worth making an injury worse to achieve a tidy home. Next, ask for help - to accommodate your needs right now, or to help tidy so it's n…
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348 Are you ready for tough love when decluttering?
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34:48When 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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AP 688: Why spring is both our busiest and my favorite season, the trips and tasks I'm checking off my DSL, writing my book proposal, the book and podcast I'm loving right now, and the big decision on ...
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33:15This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey. Around here the goal is never perf…
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AP 687: The 5 Pillars to Respectfully Disagree Your Way to Stronger Connections || with Justin Jones-Fosu
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1:06:21Ever feel like we're all walking around with unspoken truths weighing us down, especially in our closest relationships? In this episode with Justin Jones-Fosu we unpack the tricky ways we avoid hard conversations, often thinking we're preserving harmony, but ultimately creating deeper divides and a sense of isolation. Justin's openness about his ow…
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Whitney English is a connoisseur of creativity and organization. Whitney masterfully weaves the essence of beauty with practicality. With years of experience as an author, designer, and entrepreneur, she brings us a wealth of knowledge, an eye for aesthetics, and a heart for storytelling. Declutter... Organise... Decorate! Whitney shares how to mak…
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347 Dealing with grief after losing a pet with guest Kevin Spurgeon
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43:17So 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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AP 686: Redefining Motherhood: Breaking Free from Outdated Expectations || Wise Women Series with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
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46:07In this episode from the Wise Women Series, I interview Dr. Gertrude Lyons, an educator and podcast host focused on challenging traditional beliefs about motherhood and empowering women to redefine their journey as mothers. Practical advice in this conversation includes making a "do something list" to prioritize self-care and fulfillment, and the i…
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AP 685: Mastering Transitions: Finding Personal Fulfillment Amidst Overwhelm || coaching call with Ashley
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45:25I'm sharing an enlightening coaching session with Ashley, who reached out to tackle the difficult morning transition time between resting and responding to her children's needs. We delve deep into why this transition feels so difficult, exploring how a lack of fulfillment and personal energy impacts our ability to show up for responsibilities. I gu…
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Time Management with Anna Dearmon Kornick
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47:08Anna Dearmon Kornick is a highly sought after time management coach and hosts the podcast ‘It's About Time’. Today she shares with us why time management is important (tip: it's not just so you can get more stuff done!) and how knowing a few things about how humans manage time can drastically change your relationship with time management. My favour…
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346 Pros and cons of decluttering one item a day
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33:29Our 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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AP 684: Have you ever considered going on a non-working “work weekend?” || Growth Spurt
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7:30My friend Rachel Nielsen and I recently decided to dedicate a weekend solely to checking off those lingering to-dos that pile up in our everyday lives. It wasn't about professional work but clearing out those constant mental load tasks, from family scheduling to household chores. In this episodes I'm sharing the logistics and what I learned, while …
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AP 683: What to Do When Things Need to Change In Your Marriage || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
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54:11Have you ever felt like your personal growth is at odds with your role within your relationship? In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife to explore this challenging dynamic. We delve into the intricacies of how traditional roles and covert expectations can hinder personal development, especially for women. Dr. Finlayson-Fife s…
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Confidence... we all want it, we all feel better when we have it, but when it comes to where you place your confidence in the world of organising your home it's easy to misplace your confidence. Some people feel that they have confidence by keeping all their items and knowing it's in the house somewhere bring confidence... but if you can't find the…
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AP 682: Why You NEED to Dream || Growth Spurt
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8:18Do you believe in the importance of dreaming? Some of my core childhood memories are of using my imagination while playing in cottonwood trees, and I now realize how those early dreams eventually shaped my path. In this episode we'll explore why dreaming is not just a luxury but a necessity for all of us, regardless of our circumstances. I also hav…
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345 10 things to declutter from your junk drawer
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43:29Every 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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