Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

In this episode, we discuss: strategies for keeping craft room/items decluttered. how to decide on seasonal or rarely worn, but necessary, items and decluttering clothes/closets. how to handle family that either doesn’t see the need to declutter or wants to do it by making a bigger mess. dealing with inherited and sentimental items and the […] The post 310: Family Who Doesn’t See the Mess Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: the struggle to get the kitchen picked up after dinner every night. keeping the house picked up and the dailies done without losing her mind, specifically in the evenings. decluttering tricky things like stuff that’s only sentimental and isn’t needed for anything. My books Join us over on Patreon to […] The post 309: Dailies, Routines and Such Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

“Maintenance” can feel pointless when the house is in a state you do NOT want to maintain. But re-framing this concept as “maintaining progress” works better for my brain. I like progress, and I don’t like when it slips away, so maintaining definitely doesn’t feel pointless. Mentioned: 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to […] The post 308: Maintaining or Maintaining Progress appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Treating my house like a project doesn’t work, but that doesn’t mean my Project Brain isn’t a gift. I’m getting to use it now as I plan a move. I talk about details and how to use this strength/weakness for good. Mentioned: My Writing Journey (Live Q&A on October 19) My books Want to be […] The post 307: Project Brain is a Gift – Planning a Move appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: when the container changes sizes, the rule doesn’t change. how to more routinely go through an area and declutter. ways you can be hospitable even with a small space.   Mentioned: My books My writing journey session.  Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean and get 20% off your first purchase! Betterhelp.com/clean. A […] The post 306: When the Size of Your House/Container Changes Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, Heather and I discuss: issues with visual clutter. how to avoid stuff shifting. identifying and celebrating success and letting yourself enjoy it even if you aren’t “done.”  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.  Join me live (in a Zoom webinar) on October 5th for the behind the […] The post 305: Celebrate Success EVEN if you Aren’t Finished appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: how to feel prepared for the future with the things you may need without keeping excess just in case. practical organization tips. the difference between being efficient with your planning vs over planning to the point where you’re procrastinating getting started. Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean and get 20% off your […] The post 304: Saving Stuff for the Future and Overthinking Plans appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s strategy session, we discuss: how to get your home office under control. keeping the inside of your car clean. how to figure out a system to help with massive paperwork and emails. Mentioned: My Writing Journey (Live on October 5th) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] The post 303: Cars and Paper and Other Overwhelmingly Messy Things Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Some of the topics we covered: Storage solutions for stuffed animals Dealing with a Monica closet What to do when the majority of items to declutter are sentimental You’re not broken, you just organize differently Decluttering an estate Parenting teenagers Finding motivation when reward systems don’t work Fridge & freezer organization How to encourage adult daughter to keep things tidy What have you done in your own home that […] The post 302: Monica Closets, Estate decluttering, Fridge Organization and More appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Do your attempts to reward yourself seem to backfire? Or just not work? I’ve tried motivating myself to get stuff done by promising that I can do something fun after, but I end up renegotiating with  myself. I’ve found that natural rewards for doing what I need to do are more effective. They are harder […] The post 301: Rewarding Myself in a Way that Actually Works Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

My husband is joining me for the third time! I guess it’s now a tradition for episodes that end in 00!! He answers questions about our house, what convinced him to get involved, and more. I love when he joins me!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] The post 300: Getting Family to Help (With Thoughts from My Husband) Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I finally found a paper organization system that actually works for me! I’m sharing it today. I learned this system from my co-instructors in the Take Your House Back course, which just so happens to be open! Go check out the course here: TakeYourHouseBack.com.  My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 299: I Solved My Paper Clutter Problem! appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking with Jessica to come up with strategies for: getting into a decluttering habit and keeping momentum. not getting stuck on visible spaces only. how to not make decluttering a bigger project than it needs to be. Get the Make Dinner Happen course for $16. (Also see the list of recipes and ingredient list.) […] The post 298: Decluttering Deeper Without Getting Overwhelmed Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

  Anyone else having trouble with focus these days? No? Oh. Well, in case you ever do end up struggling to focus, here are some ways I fight this battle. My books Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. Get a free two […] The post 297: Finding Focus Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

  This is the third and final episode in the three part series of sponsored podcast interviews I’m doing with  Good Chemistry Lives Here. I really loved my conversation with Dave Jones, a chemist who has worked on antimicrobial products for years. We talked about product labels, how to read them and what to look […] The post Antimicrobials: How to Read a Product Label (A Sponsored Podcast) appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s episode, Cindy and I talk about: We talk about overcoming the roadblock in your brain when it comes to having empty organizational cabinets and drawers but having piles of junk in front of them. We address where to begin when you’re downsizing from a large home to a smaller one. We also talk […] The post 296: Putting Away and Putting Away Again Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

  When you feel inspired to start getting your home under control or tackle a big decluttering project, it’s tempting to think that the first step needs to be rallying the other people in your home to help you get started. That’s not the first step. And thinking it’s the first step can cause a […] The post 295: Getting Started is NOT a Team Effort Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking with Becki to come up with strategies for: allowing time for your hobbies, without the guilt, when you know there’s still decluttering that needs to be done. when the answer to “where would I look for it first? Is “right here on top of this dresser which is piled with junk…” finding motivation […] The post 294: Enjoying Your Progress Even When You’re Not Finished Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

People are constantly asking about applying my 5 step decluttering process to a move, but I haven’t moved since I started all this! Thankfully, today I’m talking to someone who did just that! She shared her amazing before and after photos (which I’m sharing in another post a little later today) and tells how using […] The post 293: Decluttering for a Move Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s episode, Danyel and I talk about: tackling the dumping ground room after the visible spaces are so much better than they were getting stuff out of your house (imperfect stuff, whether to donate or trash or put in a Buy Nothing group) how to figure out a system to keep a project easily […] The post 292: The Dumping Ground Room Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.