Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

I enjoyed this conversation with Greg so much! His job is to clean up hard-to-clean things, and part of that is helping out in hoarding situations. I think you’ll find it encouraging and helpful!   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      […] The post 337: Discussion with a Hoarding Cleanout Expert: What is the Process? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve known Amy for ten years, and I’ve watched as she has had to adjust to changes in her health. I asked her to come on the podcast and share the ways she has changed her strategies in her home and in her thinking. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: […] The post 336: Adjusting Your Home Routines for Health Changes Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Y’all know I’ve been gardening for the first time ever. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, but I’m having fun! As I learn, I see so many parallels decluttering. I’m sharing these decluttering thoughts today.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the […] The post 335: What Gardening is Teaching/Reminding Me About Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: getting out of project mentality stuff shifting feeling like you are the only one who can tackle the clutter The Take Your House Back course is open for registration!  Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.  […] The post 334: Fighting the Project Mentality & Identifying Key Tasks Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I had a conversation recently and was asked if I thought the root of this problem with keeping a house under control had more to do with nature or nurture. I’ve been thinking a lot about that question since. So I thought I’d talk about it. My books Patreon Sponsors: Get glasses as unique as […] The post 333: Is it Nature or Nurture? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff.   how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don’t even know where to start. how cooking without a plan actually makes things harder.  My new book: Organizing for the Rest […] The post 332: Creative Endeavors, Flat Surfaces, & Dealing with Other People Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve learned the power of maintenance. Even before (or especially before) I got my house under control, doing maintenance tasks was key. I’ve been thinking about the need for and my resistance to maintenance tasks as spring has arrived and I see all the little projects that are popping up in our new home. My […] The post 331: The Truth About Maintenance Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: dealing with incoming paper strategies to help teenage family members declutter involving the family in 5 minute pickups Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.    Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off […] The post 330: Involving the Family appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: combining 2 households figuring out storage solutions for the things she really wants to do making progress in a time of limbo Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      Sponsors:   You can get 15% off your […] The post 329: Applying the Decluttering Process and Principles to Your Unique Situation appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode we talk about: excitement that a friend’s child commented on how tidy her house was. how she’s figured out how to maintain laundry day. having a cleaning person which isn’t a solution to being a slob. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean […] The post 328: Decluttering Success with ADHD and a Full Time Job Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I’m talking about how I do and don’t use checklists in today’s podcast.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      Sponsors: Get a free two week trial at prepdish.com/aslobcomesclean KiwiCo: Get 30% off […] The post 327: The Truth about Checklists appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking about the long game today. What have I done that has benefited me waaayyyyy down the road, and what can I do now that will benefit me waaaaayyyy more down the road. Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.  […] The post 326: Playing the Long Game in Your Home Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering questions in today’s podcast that were submitted by listeners. What do I do about stuff that piles up because I’m afraid to put it away because then I’ll forget about it? How do I prioritize decorating projects now that I’ve made decluttering progress? Does the 5 step method work for email and electronic […] The post 325: Just Follow the Strategies appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode we talk about: living in a house that isn’t yours to make final decisions about.  helping other people declutter without seeming pushy.  dealing with the ongoing mess from toys in the living room. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% […] The post 324: Making Decluttering Progress While Embracing your Imperfect Situation appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

More than perfectionism, I fight what’s-the-point-ism. I have had to come up with ways to help myself understand the point of doing less than a perfect job, and motivate myself to do what I can. Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      […] The post 323: Perfectionism vs What’s-the-Point-Ism appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s podcast, we discuss: when it’s okay to buy an empty shelf. how to cut down on paper. cutting back on what we bring into our homes. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us (get the flow chart here) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] The post 322: Wouldn’t it Be Easier to Add More Shelves? Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering some decluttering questions: What about stuff that needs to stay out because that’s the only way I remember to use it? My mother and her business have moved into my home. How do I help her? What should I do about items that are oddly shaped and don’t fit in their “container”? Can […] The post 321: Q&A: Odd Shaped Stuff, Hobby Spaces, and Other People in Your Home appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode we talk about: Re-figuring out home management and daily habits when there’s a new schedule. sweeping every day when you have all hardwood/tile downstairs. getting down to the nitty-gritty deep cleaning. Take Your House Back course is open for registration! You can find out more and/or sign up here.   My new […] The post 320: Dealing with the House When Everything Is Changing appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s podcast we discuss: preparing for baby’s arrival. the difference between her clutter threshold and her husband’s clutter threshold and ways to help find a balance. how best to find ways to have all her children help with decluttering. ideas on figuring out laundry day. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill […] The post 319: Working Together When Your Clutter Thresholds are Different Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Do you feel the urge to make goals but don’t make them because you’ve always failed before? I’m talking about rethinking how to make goals and ways to be successful. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill out the form to get pre-order bonuses.  The Pre-order form My books Join us over on […] The post 318: Setting Goals When You’ve Always Failed at Setting Goals Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.