
A Slob Comes Clean (Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean)
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12 Jan 2023 | 361: Are You Hoarding Your Creativity? | 00:42:07 | |
Lately, I've been thinking about my (weird) tendency to hold back creativity out of fear it will run out. I know from lots of experience that this isn't how creativity works! I'm talking about resisting the urge to hoard creativity and how that affects and applies to the stuff in my house. Mentioned: Find a Decluttering Coach! (or become a coach) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
19 Jan 2023 | 362: The Container Concept vs. Clutter Threshold | 00:33:32 | |
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 Container Concept to declutter and when to focus on your Clutter Threshold. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
26 Jan 2023 | 363: Six Ways I Still Struggle in My Home | 00:38:23 | |
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 find yourself struggling, you just need to apply the strategies that help you manage this struggle successfully. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
02 Feb 2023 | 364: Six Things I Don't Struggle with Anymore in My Home | 00:35:06 | |
Last week, I shared six things I still struggle with 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 I'd conquer these things. Important links: 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Feb 2023 | 365: Decluttering in the Midst of Upheaval and Intense Grief | 00:32:57 | |
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16 Feb 2023 | 366: Better All Along the Way | 00:38:53 | |
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! Mentioned: Need (or want to be) a decluttering coach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Feb 2023 | 367: When the Whole House is Overwhelming | 00:56:58 | |
In this episode, we talk about when the whole house feels overwhelming.
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02 Mar 2023 | 368: Another Round of Decluttering (& Clothing) | 00:38:39 | |
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 YouTube lives. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Mar 2023 | 369: Perfect or Right? | 00:32:59 | |
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16 Mar 2023 | 370: Out of Sight, Out of Mind | 00:36:28 | |
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, you need to listen to this one. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Mar 2023 | 371: Sometimes Even Interesting Things Need to Go | 00:49:22 | |
In today's podcast, we discuss:
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30 Mar 2023 | 372: Rapid Q&A: Lots of Questions and Lots of Answers | 00:51:13 | |
I'm answering questions I received on Instagram recently. Lots of questions and lots of quick answers to questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
06 Apr 2023 | 373: Decluttering in Slow Times vs. Fast Times | 00:40:17 | |
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 when I follow my five step No Mess Decluttering Process, whether I have to declutter in a hurry or I have lots of time available. In this episode, I'm talking about how the same process looks in these different situations. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
13 Apr 2023 | 374: Making Decluttering Part of Every Day Life | 00:34:49 | |
In this episode, Emma and I discuss:
I also loved hearing how Emma has implemented some of the same routines that have worked in her home in her classroom with her students! 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
20 Apr 2023 | 375: Boundaries Even When Stuff Could Totally Be Helpful in the Future | 00:30:16 | |
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 need in the future but don't need now, I thought it was a good concept to discuss. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
27 Apr 2023 | 376: 3 Moments When You Should Hesitate (and Declutter) | 00:37:01 | |
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've learned to hesitate . . . and declutter. Take Your House Back is on sale through May 3rd!
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04 May 2023 | 377: Knowing the Path When You Can't Predict the Future | 00:46:23 | |
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 happen. Today I'm talking about how knowing the path and how it will work out as I declutter helps me scratch the itch of needing/wanting to know the future. 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??
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11 May 2023 | 378: Simplifying Routines in Seasons of Stress & Grief | 01:07:56 | |
We discussed:
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18 May 2023 | 379: Let's Talk About Money and Decluttering | 00:53:55 | |
When money is tight, decluttering can feel scary. We're diving into this issue of money and decluttering. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
25 May 2023 | 380: Back to (Or Start with) the Basics | 00:42:36 | |
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 to feel things stall or fall back into disaster. Today, I'm going over the basics: what they are and why're they're SO important. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
24 Aug 2023 | 381: Wasting Time vs. Wasting Opportunity | 00:37:42 | |
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 to do to keep my house under control. Watch my session, Decluttering for Beginners (Even Total Beginners) for free when it airs in September by grabbing the free pass to Get Organized HQ through my link here. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
31 Aug 2023 | 382: Rapid Q&A - Decluttering and Home Questions Answered | 00:31:01 | |
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 @aslobcomesclean. Mentioned in this episode:Watch my session, Decluttering for Beginners (Even Total Beginners) for free when it airs in September by grabbing the free pass to Get Organized HQ through my link here. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
07 Sep 2023 | 383: 10 Years of the Podcast | 00:58:32 | |
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:Take Your House Back is on sale right now for $94! Go here to grab it. Watch my session, Decluttering for Beginners (Even Total Beginners) for free when it airs September 11 by grabbing the free pass to Get Organized HQ through my link here. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
14 Sep 2023 | 384: Talking About Goals with Jon Acuff | 00:43:55 | |
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 lot of parallels with the things that hold us back from decluttering, so I think it's a good fit. Mentioned in this episode:Jon's newest book: All It Takes Is a Goal We're hiring! Find out more here. Take Your House Back is on sale right now for $94! Go here to grab it. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
21 Sep 2023 | 385: Clutter and My Hero Complex | 00:42:51 | |
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 dire situation that could possibly happen one day? I've found this to be common in a lot of us who struggle with clutter. We like dramatic stories and we love to be the hero in those dramatic stories. But when we keep so much stuff that we can't actually find the thing when we finally need it, heroism turns into a hero complex. Mentioned in this episode:We're hiring! Find out more here. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
28 Sep 2023 | 386: Looking at Decluttering as a Way to Rediscover & Honor Your Treasure | 00:44:44 | |
I enjoyed this conversation so much. In it, we discussed:
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05 Oct 2023 | 387: In Theory, Your House Will Never Improve; Reality is Where it Changes | 00:32:25 | |
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 practice isn't so fun, so we tend to keep theorizing some more. But if we don't move the theories into reality, the house never actually improves. Reality is the only place where things actually happen. Mentioned in this episode: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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
12 Oct 2023 | 388: Decluttering that Extra Difficult Spot or Category of Stuff | 00:32:24 | |
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 retired. I am working part-time as a substitute teacher because I can not seem to let go entirely. My question for you is: how do I let go of all the teaching resources I have accumulated and created over the last twenty-plus years? As a substitute teacher, I would realistically only need some of the materials, but not 80 boxes worth. How did you deal with the process of letting go of your professional materials? I have been stuck with this issue for a long time. I have other clutter issues, but at the moment, the professional materials are one area I would like to conquer soon.
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19 Oct 2023 | 389: A Joint Husband and Wife Strategy Session | 00:42:52 | |
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:
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26 Oct 2023 | 390: Questions About Toys, Finding Places, and Decluttering | 00:27:47 | |
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 where do I start? My son is 3. Do I pick what to keep or does he? (We have tons of Hot Wheels, monster trucks, and small tractors.) How do I decide what to keep/donate? Is there a limit to how many of each?! HELP! Thank you! Question 2: I am just starting my decluttering adventure. How do I create a home for items that I don't already have a place for? Question 3: What do you do with items that you know you would have (Q2) but are not sure where you would look for that item? My "look for first" place changes. What if you haven't had a look for this item first space yet? Part 2 of this question: What do you do for hope chest and heirloom items? I am saving for a home of my own. I have items that I would need for my future home. Right now I am living with a roommate and using her stuff (per her request as she owns the place that I am living). I have some of the same items i.e. dishes, furniture that I needed with different roommates and apartments in the past. When I have my own place will need these items again. How do I declutter items that I will still need when I'm wanting to declutter what I have and make it more manageable?
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02 Nov 2023 | 391: Mindset Shift About Space Saving & Storage Solutions | 00:29:49 | |
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 those phrases. It's a mindset shift. 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??
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09 Nov 2023 | 392: Applying the Decluttering Process to General Decision Making | 00:34:26 | |
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 making about more than just clutter. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
16 Nov 2023 | 393: Temporary Toys, Sentimental Decor, and Food Where It Doesn't Belong | 00:43:07 | |
I hope you enjoy this conversation! 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??
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23 Nov 2023 | 394: Appreciate or Depreciate - It's Your Choice | 00:35:44 | |
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30 Nov 2023 | 395: Too Many Shoes, Towels, & Projects | 00:37:17 | |
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 some of the stress away. Take Your House Back is on sale! 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
07 Dec 2023 | 396: Why "Why" Isn't In My Decluttering Process | 00:33:00 | |
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 that brings up lots of emotions is being asked (or asking myself) WHY? Why didn't I take care of this before instead of letting it get so bad? Why did I get this? Why am I this way? I'm talking about why I don't use "why" and why it helps to not use "why" in my decluttering process. Take Your House Back is on sale! 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??
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14 Dec 2023 | 397: How to Move Forward, Even in Survival Mode | 00:31:54 | |
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 would have set my home back significantly. Take Your House Back is on sale! 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
21 Dec 2023 | 398: How to Work Decluttering into Whatever Time & Energy You Have | 00:41:09 | |
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 get started. I know that any amount of time I spend decluttering will make an impact. Take Your House Back is on sale! 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??
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28 Dec 2023 | 399: Daily Stuff - The Beginning and the End | 00:36:15 | |
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 aslobcomesclean.com/take. Take Your House Back is on sale! 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??
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04 Jan 2024 | 400: Talking Decluttering with My Husband | 00:36:26 | |
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.com/take. Take Your House Back is on sale! 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??
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11 Jan 2024 | 401: Getting Started When the Project of Your Home is Overwhelming | 00:42:07 | |
In this episode, we discuss:
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18 Jan 2024 | 402: Net Gains Decluttering | 00:27:40 | |
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 decluttered, and discover the power of doing it now.
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25 Jan 2024 | 403: Getting Rid of Gifts?! | 01:03:07 | |
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01 Feb 2024 | 404: Learning to Love Decluttering Isn't the Goal | 00:25:18 | |
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, and that would make it easy. That never happened. And that's okay.
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08 Feb 2024 | 405: Focusing on Routines with a Busy Family & Unpredictable Schedule | 00:41:26 | |
In this episode, we discuss:
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15 Feb 2024 | 406: Adjusting for Changes in Your Home and Routine | 00:39:45 | |
In this episode, we discuss:
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22 Feb 2024 | 407: Defining a Shared Space | 00:38:11 | |
In this episode, we discuss:
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29 Feb 2024 | 408: Rest is Necessary | 00:32:37 | |
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.
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07 Mar 2024 | 409: Keys to Using Awkward Pauses | 00:30:03 | |
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.
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14 Mar 2024 | 410: Rapid Q&A | 00:28:34 | |
I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!)
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21 Mar 2024 | 411: When All the Many Projects Take Over the House | 00:46:45 | |
In this episode, we discuss:
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28 Mar 2024 | 412: The Messy Middle is Real, but it Doesn't Actually Have to be Messy | 00:28:56 | |
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 feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project.
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04 Apr 2024 | 413: Where Joy Fits into the Decluttering Process | 00:36:14 | |
I don't use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I'm talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can't enjoy them!
My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast
The Basics - Getting Started or Getting Back
Measuring Progress, Measuring Success
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11 Apr 2024 | 414: What Makes Clutter Invisible | 00:31:48 | |
When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today's episode, I'm sharing things that I've realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status.
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18 Apr 2024 | 415: Adjusting to Not Panicking at the Thought of a Doorbell | 00:49:04 | |
In this episode, we discuss:
Take Your House Back is on sale!
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25 Apr 2024 | 416: House Rules for Decorating with Myquillyn Smith | 00:48:53 | |
I'm talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules. She's the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I loved this conversation! Grab her book wherever books are sold. It's out now!
Take Your House Back is on sale!
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02 May 2024 | 417: Put a Party on Your Schedule | 00:32:34 | |
Knowing the doorbell is going to ring is the best motivation to get the house cleaned up. But those moments can be extremely stressful! Today, I’m talking about ideas for getting a party on the schedule and my method for making it an all-around positive experience you’ll want to do again! Get 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests on Sale!
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09 May 2024 | 418: Infinity Brain and Decluttering to Allow for All the Interests | 01:01:09 | |
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16 May 2024 | 419: How to Help Other People Declutter | 00:39:42 | |
It's how to help other people, right? Summer's coming, so it's possible you'll have the "opportunity" to help other people declutter! Today, I'm sharing my best mindset shifts and strategies to make these situations go smoothly AND to produce great decluttering results.
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23 May 2024 | 420: Rapid Q&A | 00:32:35 | |
I'm answering questions that you asked over on Instagram. I'm covering things like decluttering burnout, finding the right donation place, worrying about decluttering when money is tight, and many more!
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30 May 2024 | 421: How to Get Motivated | 00:28:23 | |
Getting motivated to declutter (or just to get started on your house at all) can be really difficult! In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for getting motivated to start making real progress in your home.
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05 Sep 2024 | 422: The Reality of No Dish Piles | 00:41:50 | |
I'm so excited to be back after my summer break! In this episode, I'll go deep into what I learned by focusing hard on keeping dishes done (as opposed to just doing the dishes) and how to prevent dish piles from happening! 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??
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12 Sep 2024 | 423: No Regret Decluttering - The Power of Closure | 00:55:56 | |
Life is hard enough and "closure" isn't always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn't have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have closure with your stuff when you use the No Mess Decluttering Process. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2021/02/285-my-5-step-decluttering-process-podcast/ 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??
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19 Sep 2024 | 424: Answers to Your Decluttering Questions | 00:36:07 | |
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26 Sep 2024 | 425: Helping Others Declutter While Being Respectful of Them | 00:47:11 | |
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03 Oct 2024 | 426: Feeling Emotions When You Declutter Without Using Emotions to Declutter | 00:47:24 | |
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10 Oct 2024 | 427: 4 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Function Better | 00:28:41 | |
A kitchen that functions well makes the whole house function better! Today, I’m sharing four ways to make this key space in your home run more smoothly. Below are the two videos I mentioned in the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJeQpR3UbXQ?si=BEd3n6AYSCDkQ85- https://www.youtube.com/embed/kf4z9NAUpw0?si=kkhgKO_TM_hH3p9h 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??
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17 Oct 2024 | 428: Answering More Decluttering Questions | 00:30:32 | |
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24 Oct 2024 | 429: Fighting the Temptation to Overcomplicate | 00:42:07 | |
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31 Oct 2024 | 430: Decluttering When Bad Things Really Could Happen | 00:42:39 | |
Those of us who struggle (big time) with clutter love to feel prepared for anything (and everything). The idea of decluttering can feel like giving up on that, and when worst-case scenarios actually happen, all those panicky feelings flare up and make it hard to let go of clutter. The solution is not to pretend bad things can’t happen. It’s to accept reality. It’s reality that bad things happen. It’s also reality that keeping more stuff than my house can hold or that I can handle makes dealing with bad things (or even good things) more difficult.
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07 Nov 2024 | 431: Stretched Thin? Pick a Skillet | 00:42:53 | |
When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to alleviate the pressure of feeling stretched thin. Get 15% off with the code [ASCC] at oneskin.co. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
14 Nov 2024 | 432: Spoiler Alert - The Answer is the Container Concept | 00:35:27 | |
I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. And, spoiler . . . the Container Concept is pretty much always the answer. Hearing how it applies to all of these different situations will help you apply it to your situation! Mentioned: The Container Concept Explained video The questions answered in this episode:
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21 Nov 2024 | 433: 5 Minute Pickup or Declutter? Yes! | 00:51:12 | |
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28 Nov 2024 | 434: Preparing the House for Special Events | 00:32:51 | |
I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t happen very often the rest of the year. I’m sharing my own prep for hosting a large family gathering even in the midst of busy life. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/14 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??
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05 Dec 2024 | 435: Why Understanding the Layers of a Clean House is So Helpful | 00:33:08 | |
My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I'm talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house. Watch my Layers of a Clean House video here. Take Your House Back is on Sale!
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12 Dec 2024 | 436: Decluttering When You're in Less Than Ideal Circumstances | 00:29:30 | |
I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it's hard to declutter when circumstances aren't ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation.
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19 Dec 2024 | 437: There Really is No Secret to Keeping the House Under Control | 01:00:07 | |
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this episode, we discuss:
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26 Dec 2024 | 438: How to Make the Most of a Week with Nothing to Do But Declutter | 00:47:44 | |
A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back is on Sale! 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??
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02 Jan 2025 | 439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My House? | 00:44:53 | |
People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your House Back is on Sale! 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??
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09 Jan 2025 | 440: When Decluttering Snags Happen | 00:28:52 | |
Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!”
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16 Jan 2025 | 441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold | 00:41:16 | |
Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own. In this episode, we discuss:
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23 Jan 2025 | 442: How to Be a Maximalist | 00:31:53 | |
I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50! 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
30 Jan 2025 | 443: Forests, Trees, and Nail Holes | 00:45:30 | |
Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50! 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??
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06 Feb 2025 | 444: China, Closets, Cleaners, and More | 00:34:08 | |
This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids' bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more! 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
13 Feb 2025 | 445: Learning to Trust Your Decluttering Instincts | 00:37:29 | |
My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside! In this episode, we discuss:
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20 Feb 2025 | 446: ADHD & the No Mess Decluttering Process with Megs Crawford | 00:36:22 | |
The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too! https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/ 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??
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27 Feb 2025 | 447: It Isn't Possible to Struggle with Duh Donations | 00:32:36 | |
My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
06 Mar 2025 | 448: Comparisons or Containers | 00:29:08 | |
Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse. 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??
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13 Mar 2025 | 449: Removing Containers, Decluttering with Others, and More of Your Questions Answered | 00:27:13 | |
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
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20 Mar 2025 | 450: Decluttering to Combine Households | 00:49:10 | |
Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car. In this episode we discuss:
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27 Mar 2025 | 451: Declutter Without Making Decisions | 00:34:00 | |
Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to make decluttering decisions, you’ll be a different person! 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??
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03 Apr 2025 | 452: How to Be Convinced to Declutter | 00:35:33 | |
Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually decluttering? 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
10 Apr 2025 | 453: Rhythms, Meals, Guilt, and Other Questions Answered | 00:32:31 | |
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/survey/
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17 Apr 2025 | 454: Tackling a Space Full of Generational Clutter | 00:43:48 | |
My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses several generations of difficult clutter are unfinished quilting projects that are reminders of the people she’d planned to give them to. 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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
25 Sep 2014 | 036 What Can You Do in 5 Minutes? Podcast | 00:22:51 | |
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 code and purchase button. If it’s not still on sale, remember that […] The post 036 What Can You Do in 5 Minutes? Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
02 Oct 2014 | 037 Excuses (Good Ones!) Podcast | 00:33:56 | |
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 Over […] The post 037 Excuses (Good Ones!) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
10 Oct 2014 | 038 Decluttering Paralysis / Excuse Busting Podcast | 00:30:23 | |
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 donate are dirty? How to Start Cleaning Up When You Don’t Know Where to Start […] The post 038 Decluttering Paralysis / Excuse Busting Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
17 Oct 2014 | 039 Clutter Guilt Podcast | 00:38:13 | |
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 a $500 Home Depot giftcard by Extra Space Storage!!! Drowning in Clutter? (my e-book that has […] The post 039 Clutter Guilt Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Oct 2014 | 040 Decluttering Momentum Podcast | 00:34:01 | |
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 me wherever you are on social media. --Nony The post 040 Decluttering Momentum Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
05 Nov 2014 | 041 Defining Success Podcast | 00:35:37 | |
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 to Get the Musty Smell Out of Laundry Left Too Long in the Washer […] The post 041 Defining Success Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |