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You don’t need more motivation — you need a clearer starting point. When you stop decluttering by room and start by category, the overwhelm softens. Some areas will surprise you, others will sting a little, but each one gives you a chance to reclaim space without burning out.

Feeling stuck on where to begin decluttering? You don’t need a perfect plan — you just need momentum. With one bag, one category, or one simple daily habit, you can cut through overwhelm and start creating space in a way that actually feels doable.

Support doesn’t create dependence — it builds confidence. Decluttering independence comes from learning skills, building trust, and being supported in a way that works for your life. Whether it happens quickly or slowly, the right guidance helps you make decisions, reset spaces, and move forward with confidence.

Explore the difference between being neat and being tidy. While neatness is about appearance, tidiness is about function. When everything has a place, your home becomes easier to maintain, more supportive of daily life, and far less overwhelming.

A fresh start isn’t just about new goals — it’s about letting go of what no longer fits. In this episode, we explore how clutter, hobbies, habits, and even old identities can hold us back, and how creating space helps us step into who we’re becoming in 2026.

If your decluttered home feels like it’s slipping back into chaos, the issue might be habits—not the lack of systems. This episode focuses on building sustainable habits like “don’t put it down, put it away” to maintain order and reduce procrastination. Small, consistent actions can make a big difference in keeping your space clutter-free.

A great organisational system is simple and functional. It doesn’t need to be complicated and perfect! Learn the top tips for organisational success in today’s episode.

If your home feels overwhelming, the real issue is often quantity — simply having more than your space or season can hold. Before you blame your systems or habits, try reducing what’s there. Even small, gentle decluttering steps create more calm, more space, and more breathing room in your everyday life.

Struggling with where things belong in your home? Try thinking in sisters and cousins. Sisters are identical items that belong together, cousins are related items used together. Ask yourself, “Where are its sisters? Where are its cousins?” — and watch your home feel more organised, logical, and freeing.

Discover how body doubling—having someone present while you work—can enhance motivation and focus during decluttering tasks. Whether it’s a friend, a podcast, or a virtual session, find out how this technique can help you overcome procrastination and stay on track.

Are you stuck on some non disposable, non single use stocking stuffers or small gifts? Thanks to our listeners who helped me with this episode with their great ideas! Don’t be caught up with Black Friday sales, cheap plastic stocking stuffers or items that will end up in landfill after one use. Think creatively, intentionally, personally and environmentally instead!!

Feeling overwhelmed by decluttering? Learn why we often take on too much and how to make progress without burning out. Learn simple ways to stay motivated, create order, and rediscover the joy in decluttering.

Ever argued over a glass left on the bench? Enter object classification — the unconscious way our brains decide what something is and what should happen to it. Learn why people see the same object so differently, and how understanding this can reduce conflict and clutter at home.

When clutter feels like it’s everywhere, reducing the volume can instantly lower overwhelm. Use “like with like” boxes or intentional doom boxes to gather and contain scattered items. Once everything’s grouped, you can declutter more intentionally and effectively. Bonus: this strategy works brilliantly for kids and teens too!

Do you have a large amount of medical supplies taking over your home? From syringes to wound care and mobility aids, this episode offers practical ideas and thoughtful questions to help you organise, store, and manage essential items efficiently—making daily care smoother and your space more functional.

How does clutter make you feel—frustrated, ashamed, overwhelmed? In this episode, Tracy Hoth, shares how understanding your thoughts and emotions around clutter can bring freedom. Learn to get curious about your mindset, shift unhelpful patterns, and create lasting change in your home and life.

An overstimulating home can drain your energy and motivation. Clutter and disorganisation often amplify that feeling, making even simple tasks overwhelming. Creating order—like tidy toy zones or a well-organised pantry—can calm your mind and body. Discover practical ways to reduce visual noise and restore peace in your living spaces.

One in 10 Australians use a storage unit – and these figures are pretty consistent for our US listeners. Storage units can fill a gap, meet a need, and save you when you’re in a bind… but left unattended their cost can far outweigh the benefit.

Wall art and décor often fade into the background until we stop noticing them. Take a slow walk through your home, observing what’s on your walls, doors, and fridge. You might refresh photos, clear blank spaces, or add something creative, bringing a sense of intention and freshness to your home.

“Later never comes” isn’t just about procrastination—it’s a reminder that later doesn’t actually exist. Postponing tasks indefinitely impacts our homes and lives, creating clutter and stress. Explore strategies to get things done now, plus tips for handling tasks you can’t tackle immediately without pushing them endlessly into the future.

Kitchens often hide unused small appliances taking up valuable space. Pull them all out, lay them on the bench, and decide what truly earns a spot. Keep frequently used items within easy reach, and set a reminder—if something stays untouched for 6–12 months, it’s time to let it go.

Ever held onto coins, antiques, or collections thinking they were valuable, only to find they’re not? Learn why markets shift, how to check true worth, and when to let go. Release the stress and reclaim space—both in your home and in your mind.

Living as a minimalist means aligning your belongings with your values. Some seasons require more—extra sheets, toys, or clothes—and that’s okay. When you’re unsure what to keep, return to your values. Let them guide intentional decisions so your home supports your current stage of life and needs.

Living as a minimalist means aligning your belongings with your values. Some seasons require more—extra sheets, toys, or clothes—and that’s okay. When you’re unsure what to keep, return to your values. Let them guide intentional decisions so your home supports your current stage of life and needs.

Jeannine, a seasoned downsizing coach, shares practical and compassionate strategies for rightsizing your home. Learn how to start early, navigate sentimental keepsakes, and approach the process as both healing and freeing. Whether downsizing yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers guidance for a smooth, meaningful transition.

Bec shares her six‑month adventure living and travelling Australia in a self‑built van. Discover what minimalist life on the road taught her about needs versus wants, letting go of excess, and the transformative lessons she now brings to her decluttering and organising work.

Discover how clutter can contribute to feelings of loneliness and how small steps to reclaim your space can open the door to connection and comfort.

Discover why laundry and dishes are the two chores that can make or break your sense of control—and how less stuff and small next-step habits help you tackle them more easily.

Got a stack of birthday, sympathy, and birth cards? This episode helps you sort the special from the excess—so you can keep what matters and let go of the rest.

When Lisa’s prepper‑husband passed away, she inherited years of emergency rations and mystery tools. This episode reveals how she navigated grief through decluttering—with compassion and resilience.

Ignored attic corners or forgotten cupboards? Decluttering those out‑of‑sight “up high” and “down low” zones clears hidden clutter and brings back usable space and peace of mind. Practical prompts help you decide what to keep—and what to let go.

Is your home overflowing with recycling and rubbish bags? This episode dives into how tackling bin night weekly can dramatically reduce clutter and reset your sense of order.

Is clutter holding back wellness? Learn how a packed fridge, cluttered lounge, or full garage may be blocking healthy choices like cooking and walking—and how clearing space can make healthy habits more accessible.

When decluttering feels daunting, reverse the approach: choose what stays. This strategy simplifies the process and is particularly effective for curating possessions in small spaces.

In this episode, Ingrid Jansen from The Declutter Hub discusses how understanding the emotional and psychological aspects of clutter can better prepare you for the decluttering process.

Discover how Spoon Theory—a metaphor for managing limited energy—can illuminate the hidden toll of clutter on your daily life and well-being.

Looking for a quick decluttering session? Tackle items that have outlived their usefulness—such as expired food, outdated beauty products, obsolete technology, expired prescriptions, and old user manuals.

Discover how grouping items by their ‘sisters’ (identical items) and ‘cousins’ (similar but different items) can simplify your organising decisions and create intuitive systems.

Procrastinating on returns? Unclaimed items are cluttering your space and mind. This episode explores how tackling overdue returns can free up mental and physical space.

Injured and overwhelmed by clutter? This episode offers practical tips to stay organised while you heal, including adjusting your environment and seeking support.

In this episode, Whitney English—a designer, author, and entrepreneur—shares her insights on blending beauty and functionality in home spaces. She discusses how to create environments that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, ensuring your home is a place you love to be.

Time management is about aligning your time with your values, not just doing more. Anna Dearmon Kornick shares key insights and versatile strategies to help you manage time better.

Learn why misplaced confidence in clutter creates stress and how organization builds real confidence.

Lauren Morley introduces the “20 Outfit Wardrobe,” a system designed to simplify daily dressing by curating a versatile, confidence-boosting wardrobe. This approach reduces decision fatigue and unnecessary shopping.

Explore the concept of Decluttering Maths, where the number of items directly affects the ease of organisation. Learn how reducing clutter can lead to a more organised and manageable living space.

Discover how the second law of thermodynamics—entropy—explains why clutter returns so quickly. This episode explores how to counteract disorder and maintain a tidy home.

Discover how prioritising comfort and warmth over aesthetics can transform your home into a place that truly feels like home. This episode offers insights into creating a space that reflects your personality and makes you feel at ease.

Dealing with unwanted textbooks? This episode offers practical tips on how to responsibly part with them—whether by donating, offering them to schools, or recycling. Learn how to make the process easier and more meaningful.

Discover how body doubling—having someone present while you work—can enhance motivation and focus during decluttering tasks. Whether it’s a friend, a podcast, or a virtual session, find out how this technique can help you overcome procrastination and stay on track.

Discover how the principles of decluttering—such as intentionality, planning, and focus—can ensure your renovation stays on track and within budget.

Explore the “Pile or File” method to enhance your organisational habits. Understand how the orientation of your items—horizontal versus vertical—affects the orderliness of your own home.

In this episode, Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean shares her journey of ‘deslobification’ and discusses her new book, Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House. This conversation offers a practical and spiritual perspective on decluttering and organising.

Learn how to manage expired items and reduce food waste, making mealtimes easier and more cost-effective. Simplifying your food storage can alleviate daily overwhelm and contribute to a more organised kitchen.

In this episode, we tackle the clutter that accumulates in bags—backpacks, handbags, suitcases, and more. Learn how to assess which bags you truly need and how to declutter those that no longer serve you.

In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked clutter of bedding. Learn how to assess and declutter excess sheets, towels, and blankets that have accumulated over time. Discover practical storage solutions, including underbed options, to keep your linen organised and easily accessible.

In this episode, we delve into the world of shoes—how they accumulate, why they’re hard to part with, and practical strategies for decluttering your collection. Whether you’re a self-proclaimed shoeaholic or simply overwhelmed by the number of pairs, this episode offers insights to help you assess, organise, and let go of excess footwear.

What if 2025 was your year of less? Less clutter, less mess, less decision fatigue. Choosing less means gaining more: more financial freedom, more time, more rest, and more space to dream. This episode explores how embracing less can lead to a richer, more intentional life.

Do you have one (or multiple) doom boxes around your home full of random clutter that you’re not quite sure what to do with, where to put, or you’re procrastinating making decisions about the items inside? You may be surprised to find that in some situations, a doom box can actually assist your decluttering success rather than be an organising ‘no-no’. Need to have a place for decisions you need to check with someone else? Quick tidy up needed so you can prepare for guests or the cleaner? Pick up the toy room and throw it all in a box

Kick procrastination to the curb with today’s organisational hack… MIGHT AS WELL. It doesn’t need motivation. It doesn’t need conviction. It doesn’t need perfection. It’s a lazy girl way of doing things that you’ll be glad you did without having to think about them in advance. For example: 🤷🏽‍♀️While I’m here, I might as well take out the rubbish from the car 🤷🏽‍♀️While I’m here, I might as well take out the jeans I don’t wear 🤷🏽‍♀️While I’m here, I might as well go through my bathers 🤷🏽‍♀️While I’m here I might as well empty the dishwasher 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Harness the power of chaining—letting one task lead to another—to overcome overwhelm and boost decluttering momentum. Learn when to flow with it and when to set boundaries to finish what you start.

Does your kitchen have that drawer—the one where gadgets go to be forgotten? Join me as I declutter my own kitchen drawer, sorting through items like potato mashers and egg cups that never see the light of day.

Feeling overwhelmed by old phones, laptops, and cords? This episode guides you through decluttering your outdated tech with confidence and ease.

I’m stuck on decluttering certain areas—Tupperware, clothes, camping gear and picnic supplies. The reason? I might use them in future, need to sell them, or simply out of sight, out of mind. It’s a candid look at the non-linear reality of decluttering and the mental blocks we all face.

Every item comes with its own perks and drawbacks: comfort in having it on hand versus the effort of storing and maintaining it. This follow‑up episode walks you through making thoughtful decisions by weighing each item’s value and cost.

Every item brings a trade‑off: the comfort of having it on hand vs the inconvenience of storing and maintaining it. This episode explores how weighing both sides can guide smarter decluttering decisions.

Rebecca Mezzino, a Certified Professional Organiser with over a decade of experience, shares how she overcame perfectionism to serve busy professionals and executives. Learn her insights into scaling an organising business while staying true to her values.

Celebrating over 10 years in the industry, Kristina Duke shares her journey as a Certified Professional Organiser specialising in chronic disorganisation, ADHD, and hoarding support. Discover her top tips for building a resilient organising business and delivering long-term results.

Discover how two simple, low‑tox products can clean your whole kitchen — fast. Laura from Spring Cleaning Co shares practical tips to simplify your spring cleaning and save time.

Celebrating 10 years in the profession, Bonnie Black shares her journey as a long‑time Professional Organiser and offers practical wisdom on building a clutter‑free business and life. She reflects on her organising style and what’s changed over the years.

Ever thought about turning your passion for decluttering into a career? Explore a new course that teaches the foundations of professional organising—for both Australians and international learners—as a step into this rewarding field.

Ask yourself: “If this were covered in poo, would I clean it or chuck it?” This light-hearted but powerful rule cuts through decision fatigue and helps you quickly decide what’s worth keeping.

If your decluttered home feels like it’s slipping back into chaos, the issue might be habits—not the lack of systems. This episode focuses on building sustainable habits like “don’t put it down, put it away” to maintain order and reduce procrastination. Small, consistent actions can make a big difference in keeping your space clutter-free.

A great organisational system is simple and functional. It doesn’t need to be complicated and perfect! Learn the top tips for organisational success in today’s episode.

Clutter often starts with having too much stuff. Quantity isn’t fixed—it’s relative to your family’s size, storage capacity, and lifestyle. This episode explores how to identify and address a quantity problem through decluttering. By reducing excess, you can create a more organised and functional space.

Comparison traps you in the future and you miss out on all the joy of today. Just because someone has what you want doesn’t mean they’re happy. This episode explores what is beneath comparison and offers tips to align your desires with your values rather than what someone else has.

Clutter can make you feel like you can’t catch your breath. Creating intentional space—whether it’s for relaxation or simply putting away clean dishes—can transform your home and well-being. This episode explores how embracing space without guilt can change how you feel in your home.

Small adjustments—like rearranging furniture in one room, updating kitchen storage, or reassessing wardrobe organisation—can significantly improve the flow and feel of your home. Start with one area and observe the positive impact it has on your space.

Do you keep every “good” box, thinking it might come in handy? Delivery, gift, or product boxes often pile up, cluttering wardrobes, garages, and spare rooms. If you don’t have an immediate use for a box, it’s time to let it go. This episode explores how to break free from this clutter source and offers creative ways to repurpose or enjoy boxes before parting with them.

Explore more of Mary Poppins’ wisdom as we delve into her natural talent, problem-solving skills, ability to empower others, and her graceful presence. These qualities offer valuable insights into embracing minimalism and intentional living.

Explore the delightful and practically perfect character of Mary Poppins through the lens of decluttering. Discover how she makes light of heavy work, maintains a positive attitude in dreary tasks, does the right thing, and is comfortable being herself. These traits offer valuable lessons for embracing minimalism and intentional living.

Implementing a “2FA” approach to your purchases can help reduce impulse buying and prevent clutter accumulation. Strategies include setting time delays on purchases, having someone else manage your shopping passwords, unsubscribing from marketing emails, and uninstalling shopping apps. These steps add a layer of intentionality to your buying habits, making it easier to resist unnecessary items.

Dawn Madsen, known as The Minimal Mom, shares how embracing minimalism nine years ago transformed her family’s happiness, satisfaction, and connection. She discusses what minimalism looks like for a family, the benefits it brings, and how it led them to live debt-free, offering a sense of freedom.

Open loops—tasks that are halfway done or nearly finished—can cause significant mental clutter and overwhelm. This episode delves into how these unfinished tasks hinder your progress and offers practical strategies to close them, leading to a more organised and peaceful mind.

Conducting a stocktake in your home—starting with areas like the kitchen, clothing, or office supplies—helps you assess what you have and what you truly need. This practice can save you time, money, and energy by preventing unnecessary purchases and reducing clutter.

Also known as the 80/20 rule, this principle suggests that 80% of your usage comes from just 20% of your items. Explore how applying this concept can help you identify and keep only the essentials, leading to a more organised and efficient space.

Embrace the “Might As Well” mindset to tackle small tasks effortlessly. By seizing moments to complete simple chores—like hanging up clothes or restocking toilet paper—you can maintain an organised space without feeling totally overwhelmed.

Deciding whether to leave items out or put them away depends on factors like usage frequency, visibility, and convenience. Items you use daily, like toothbrushes or phone chargers, might stay out for easy access, while others should be stored to reduce clutter.

Embrace the concept that the imperfection you expect is the imperfection you accept. This episode encourages lowering standards to make organising and decluttering achievable and maintainable for you and your family. It’s time to stop aiming for perfection and embrace imperfection.

Ever wondered what agenda your belongings have? This episode invites you to consider what your items might say: “You need to wear me,” “You need to clean me,” or “You need to maintain me.” Reflect on whether your possessions align with your current needs and desires. This perspective can help you assess if it’s time to let go of items that no longer serve you.

This episode explores the significance of the word “enough” in our relationship with clutter and satisfaction. It delves into statements like “You are enough,” “You’ve done enough,” and “What is enough?” to help you assess your needs and find balance in your possessions. Understanding when you’ve reached “enough” can guide you in making intentional decisions about what to keep and what to let go.

Explore five tough but eye-opening truths about clutter that can inspire change and help you create a more organised, peaceful home.

Decluttering can stir up dust or mould particulates, aggravating asthma. Moving items that have been in place for a long time can disrupt dust. Give consideration to trip hazards, falls risk, insects and pests, and do what you can to keep yourself physically safe.

If you’re hesitant about parting with certain items, consider using a “Time Will Tell Box.” Place items you’re uncertain about into a box, seal it, and write the date on it. After a few months, revisit the box. Chances are, you’ll have forgotten about its contents, making it easier to let go.

Is your garage overwhelmed with clutter? This episode offers practical strategies to declutter and organise your garage, transforming it into a functional space. Learn how to create efficient storage solutions and reclaim valuable space.

Whether it’s a dedicated room or a shared nook, your home office deserves intentional organisation. This episode offers practical strategies to declutter and optimise your workspace, enhancing both productivity and creativity.

Are toys taking over your home? This episode explores how to manage toy clutter, focusing on what types of toys to keep, where and how to store them, and strategies for involving children as young as three in the decluttering process.

The living room is often the first space to accumulate clutter. This episode offers practical strategies to reclaim your living area, including sorting sentimental items, grouping similar objects, and repurposing underutilised spaces.

Did you know that most people wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time? This episode delves into the art of curating a wardrobe that truly serves you. Discover the importance of keeping what you do wear, not what you will wear, and learn practical strategies to declutter and organise your wardrobe effectively.

Learn why it’s so important to have a tidy and calm bedroom, discover how to keep your bedroom organised and your floor clear, declutter your bedside table so you can find things more easily, and understand what hacks can help you reclaim your bedroom as a place of rest and restoration.

Bathrooms vary widely—some homes have one, others have four or more. Some bathrooms service six or more people, while others are reserved exclusively for guests. Some have ample storage; others have none. This episode offers practical tips to declutter and organise your bathroom, regardless of its size or function.

The laundry might just be my favourite space to organise—it’s so functional and efficient when organised! When your laundry is working well, you see the benefits in your washing cycle, cleaning routine, and you’ll save both money and time.

Transform your pantry into an organised, efficient space with practical tips on choosing storage containers, managing deep shelves, and keeping items accessible. This episode shares simple strategies to declutter and create a functional pantry that supports everyday living.

Kickstart your decluttering journey with a focus on the kitchen—the heart of your home. This episode offers practical tips to streamline your kitchen space, making it more functional and enjoyable.

Embrace the Swedish practice of decluttering to ease the burden on loved ones. This episode delves into the gentle art of Swedish death cleaning, focusing on intentional downsizing and thoughtful organisation. Learn how to curate your belongings to create a meaningful and manageable legacy.

When decluttering, ask yourself: “I’m keeping this because…?” Then, challenge it with “Really?” and “And… what if I didn’t have it?” This episode guides you through these reflective questions to uncover honest reasons for keeping items, helping you make intentional choices that align with your values.

Every item you bring into your home carries a hidden cost—time, energy, space, and money. This episode explores how to weigh the true costs of possessions against their benefits, helping you make intentional choices that enhance your home and life.

Decluttering isn’t just about tidying up—it’s about creating space for meaningful memories. This episode explores how to curate and store sentimental items thoughtfully, ensuring they bring joy and tell your story, rather than adding clutter. Learn to cherish memories without being overwhelmed by them.

When new items enter your home, are they replacing something old or just adding to the clutter? This episode explores the impact of accumulation versus intentional replacement, helping you assess whether new possessions add value, ease, or joy to your life.

Whether you’re alone or surrounded by family this Christmas, this special episode offers a moment of connection. It acknowledges those spending the day solo and provides gentle reflections on being good company to yourself and others during the holiday season.

Get practical tips to manage the festive season with less stress. Learn how to organise food, transport, gifts, and keep kids happy and calm. This bonus episode shares easy hacks to help make your Christmas smoother and more enjoyable.

Does running out of something trigger anxiety? This episode challenges that mindset by encouraging you to use what you already have before replacing it. Learn how embracing this approach can reduce clutter, save money, and help you live more intentionally.

Facing overwhelming gift-giving expectations? This episode offers practical strategies for setting and communicating boundaries with loved ones, especially when discussing sensitive topics like experience gifts. Amy shares tips to help you enjoy a less stressful, more intentional Christmas without guilt or conflict.

Planning a renovation or new build? This episode, featuring Amy Revell and Frances Cosway, offers practical tips to declutter before you begin. Learn how to reduce mental load and create a home you love by thoughtfully managing your space during construction.

Join the “12 Days of Christmas Declutter Challenge” — a joyful, intentional way to prepare your home before the holidays. Quick daily tasks help you release the old, reduce stress, and create calm in the lead-up to festive season chaos.

The art of “making do” means using what you already have—no extra gadgets, just smart solutions. From using an egg flip instead of a cake server to stovetop reheating, this episode shows how improvisation saves money, time, reduces waste and boosts creativity.

Holding on to items from past seasons—memories, aspirations, or unfinished chapters—can weigh heavily on your space and mind. Learn how gentle empathy, intentional decluttering, and reframing attachment can free you to celebrate the past without letting it hold you back.

Constant comparison comes at the cost of your joy. This episode delves into how measuring your life against others can cloud your own values and erode contentment. By focusing inward and honouring your unique path, you can cultivate gratitude and reduce clutter in both mindset and space.

Too many options can paralyse action. This episode explores how reducing choices—whether in clothing, routines, or storage—simplifies decision-making and supports sustained order. By streamlining options, you reclaim time and clarity, making organised living easier and more intuitive.

Where you put things matters. This episode explains how the placement of items affects usability, visual calm and maintenance. With thoughtful placement—like keeping daily-use items within reach—you can create intuitive systems that support daily routines, reduce effort and make tidying effortless.

Ever second‑guess yourself when deciding what to toss? This episode explores the emotional blocks behind letting go—guilt, scarcity worry and sentimental attachment—and offers gentle strategies to help you move forward with less fear and more confidence, one item at a time.

Discover how outsourcing tasks like decluttering, organising, cleaning, or design work can free time and energy to focus on what you truly value. This episode explores choosing the right help, delegating effectively, and balancing the cost vs the benefit of seeking support.

Creating space in your home can foster growth in various aspects of your life. Whether it’s dedicating an area for exercise, a creative hobby, or a home office, decluttering can provide the room needed to pursue passions and priorities. This episode encourages intentional space allocation to nurture personal development.

Approach decluttering with either a broad or narrow focus, depending on your goals. Broad decluttering involves tackling large categories or easy wins, like clearing rubbish or consolidating items. Narrow decluttering requires evaluating each item individually. Combining both methods can enhance your decluttering success.

The term “busy” often connotes a life that’s rushed, frantic, and out of control. This episode explores the value of intentional living, where time, energy, and space are thoughtfully managed to foster connection and creativity. By decluttering your home, calendar, and mind, you can create room for what truly matters.

A Returns Box is a designated spot in your home for items that need to be returned—be it borrowed goods, library books, or purchases that didn’t work out. This system helps prevent misplaced items and ensures timely returns, keeping your space organised and clutter-free.

After decluttering, it’s common to feel the urge to fill the newly created space. This phenomenon, known as the vacuum effect, can lead to impulsive purchases or clutter reaccumulation. Setting clear intentions for the empty space and resisting the urge to fill it can help maintain a decluttered environment.

Doom boxes are temporary storage solutions for items you’re unsure about or need to deal with later. While they can help in moments of overwhelm, it’s essential to periodically review and declutter their contents to prevent them from becoming permanent clutter traps.

Struggling to find a home for your belongings? Consider where you’d instinctively look for them. This episode explores the principle of logical organising—storing items where you naturally expect to find them. By aligning storage with usage patterns, you can create a more intuitive and functional space.

Transform decluttering into a fun, focused activity by choosing specific themes—like sorting red items, broken toys, or unused furniture. This approach turns overwhelming tasks into manageable challenges, helping you see your space with fresh eyes and make decluttering more engaging.

When decluttering, it’s common to focus on the one item you regret letting go of, reinforcing the belief that you shouldn’t have decluttered. This episode discusses how confirmation bias affects decision-making and offers strategies to challenge this mindset, helping you make intentional choices and embrace the benefits of decluttering.

In her final days, a client-turned-friend shared profound insights on her lifelong struggle with severe clutter. This episode delves into her reflections, offering valuable lessons on the emotional and psychological aspects of decluttering. A poignant reminder of the importance of addressing our relationship with possessions.

Explore how digital advancements have rendered many physical items obsolete. From street directories and paper calendars to business cards, this episode encourages you to declutter outdated items replaced by apps and devices, helping you streamline your space and embrace a more digital lifestyle.

Whether you’ve lived in your home for months or decades, adopting a ‘fresh eyes’ approach can reveal overlooked clutter and areas needing attention. This episode encourages stepping back to reassess your space, helping you identify and address hidden clutter, and create a home that feels revitalised.

Transform your cluttered garage into a functional space with five practical steps: sort, store, zone, label, and maintain. This episode offers actionable tips on utilising vertical space, creating accessible zones, and the surprising benefit of parking your car inside. Reclaim your garage and make it work for you.

Consumerism drives the constant acquisition of goods and services, often leading to stress and clutter. This discussion explores the impact of mindless consumption and offers intentional alternatives to help you regain control over your choices and create a more balanced, meaningful life.

Celebrate six years of The Art of Decluttering podcast by exploring the traditional gift of iron. Discover how iron’s properties—lustrous, ductile, malleable, silver-grey, and magnetic—mirror the values and adaptability of professional decluttering. This episode offers insights into how these characteristics shape effective decluttering practices.

Discover practical strategies for organising with pre-schoolers in mind. Freya, an early childhood educator and decluttering expert, shares insights on setting routines, engaging young children in tidying up, and creating an environment that fosters independence and responsibility. Ideal for parents and educators seeking effective organisational tips.

Explore the difference between engagement and entertainment in this thoughtful episode. Learn how to be intentional in choosing activities that align with your values, fostering creativity and meaningful connections, rather than opting for passive entertainment that may leave you feeling unfulfilled.

Explore how the psychological concept of object permanence—understanding that objects continue to exist even when not visible—affects your relationship with belongings. This episode delves into how awareness of this concept can aid in decluttering and organising your home more effectively.

In this final episode of the ADHD and decluttering series, Amy reflects on the insights gained over recent months. She shares key learnings and encourages listeners to leave a review or share the series with friends to help others benefit from the content.

In this mini episode, Jess shares practical ADHD hacks that simplify daily life. From keeping hair ties handy to scanning school forms immediately, labelling the washing machine for kids’ help, using a second dish rack, and embracing the “just do one thing” mindset, these tips make managing overwhelm easier.

Sylvia Campbell shares ADHD-friendly strategies to make decluttering feel less daunting. She discusses reframing tasks from “just do it” to “just start,” differentiating between lazy and efficient actions, and involving kids in the process with engaging hacks.

Carly shares easy-to-use ADHD strategies including a minimalist beauty routine, a one-in/one-out rule, using oversized bins for effortless cleanups, and batch-cooking tricks to ease evening routines. These simple, practical hacks help reduce clutter and streamline daily life through intentional design.

Jodie shares ADHD-friendly tips to reduce overwhelm: meal prep in batches; pantry hacks that group items used together; embracing “doing something is better than nothing” for dishes and washing; and intentional duplicates that simplify routines. These mini updates help streamline everyday life and support sustainable organisation.

Lisa Woodruff shares her proven systems to support ADHD brains through routines, launch triggers, and check-ins that promote consistency. Learn how structured rhythms and intentional organising habits can reduce chaos, sustain order, and offer long-term clarity—especially helpful for those managing ADHD-related overwhelm.

During isolation with a mild case of COVID, activities included rest, sleep, and purposeful small tasks—because downtime doesn’t mean total inactivity. These suggestions also suit recovery from injury or unexpected pauses in your routine, offering a mix of rest and gentle productivity.

Tricia, an occupational therapist with ADHD experience, shares practical tools to support executive function—like lists, dopamine-aware task planning, and breaking up projects into manageable parts. If decision fatigue or clutter overwhelm you, these strategies offer structured support to make everyday life more organised and manageable.

Sylvia Campbell, a chemical engineer diagnosed with ADHD, shares how her mindset enables home optimisation using process-improvement principles. Learn strategies like asking “Why do we do it this way?” and reframing challenges to streamline routines, solve real problems and reclaim efficiency and clarity in daily life.

Carly shares her journey as a high achiever in a federal government career, balancing a double engineering degree, part-time work, and flying lessons—all while unaware of her ADHD. Discover how she leveraged her strengths to negotiate workplace flexibility and manage time, schedules, and home duties effectively.

Certified ADHD coach Carolyn Verhoef shares insights into why managing time, energy, and attention is challenging for ADHDers. She offers strategies to capitalise on ADHD strengths, helping listeners understand themselves better and implement effective tools for daily life.

Jess Gimm, a professional organiser and ADHD advocate, shares her personal journey of managing ADHD while building a business. She discusses the challenges and strategies involved in balancing motherhood, work, and self-care, offering insights into ADHD-friendly organising methods.

Jodie, a long-time member of The Art of Decluttering community, shares her experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult. She discusses the impact on her self-perception, the challenges of managing household tasks, and practical strategies she employs to simplify daily life.

Joanna Bailey, a psychologist and director of Bluebird Psychology, provides insights into ADHD and its impact on executive functioning. She discusses how ADHD presents differently in individuals and offers strategies for decluttering and organising, emphasising the importance of self-awareness and understanding neurodiversity.

Each of us has an invisible “bucket”—when people speak harshly or exclude us, holes get poked in it. This episode emphasises the importance of surrounding yourself with people who fill those spaces—through empathy, kind words, and wise choices—to build resilience, strength, and emotional freedom.

Women often bear the mental load, gathering items rooted in care—like a Band‑Aid in your handbag—because you’re anticipating someone else’s needs. This episode explores how societal expectations contribute to clutter and invites you to reassess what truly belongs in your space.

What do you not want in your life? Identifying anti‑goals—outcomes or behaviours to avoid—can clarify what truly matters. This episode explores how this mindset sharpens decision‑making, aligns actions with values, and helps you avoid clutter—material, mental, and emotional. Use anti‑goals to reclaim focus and freedom.

Struggling to declutter effectively or live intentionally? Your core values provide a guiding ‘rock’ for decisions—not just about things, but also your time and emotions. Learn to ask, “How does this item align with my values?” and reduce clutter throughout your life.

Trying to tidy three times daily can feel exhausting—and often leads to more mess. This episode introduces a simpler way: shift from scheduled tasks to micro-habits—like putting things away immediately rather than on the bench—so small actions naturally keep your space tidy with less mental effort.

Wonder how many photos are on your phone—and how to get them under control? This episode offers expert tips on backing up, organising, and accessing your digital collection efficiently with Chantal Imbach from Photos in Order, helping you reduce digital clutter and actually enjoy your memories.

Explore how to keep, store, and display your printed photos—whether you’re preserving family history or just capturing everyday moments. Plus practical guidance on deciding which photos to keep, how to scan them, and a challenge to review displayed pictures with fresh eyes.

When belongings come with emotional weight—like inherited gifts or unfinished promises—they can feel more like obligations than assets. This episode explores how to distinguish between items that honour values and those that weigh you down, guiding you to declutter guilt and keep what truly supports your life.

Judy Granlee Gates, author and award-winning custom builder, discusses how to maximise space through smart design and decluttering. She shares insights on reducing housework by up to 40% and offers strategies for rightsizing your home to better suit your lifestyle.

As the school year starts in Australia and extra-curricular activities return, you may be starting to feel overwhelmed with all the running around, equipment to keep track of, sports uniforms to wash etc. Do you have multiple activities, multiple children or pre-schoolers to entertain? There are tips today for everyone!

Discover practical strategies to manage school books and lockers, from preventing lost library books to protecting expensive textbooks. Learn how to develop routines that encourage a love of reading while reducing stress over missing or damaged materials. Suitable for all school years.

Storing multiple lunch boxes can clutter your kitchen. This episode helps you decide which ones to keep—based on frequency of use, size, and condition—and identifies those to toss or donate. Decluttering this small category can free up precious space and simplify meal prep routines.

Reusable drink bottles are convenient—until they pile up and take over cupboards. Discover criteria for keeping, tossing, or cleaning bottles that still serve you. Learn how decluttering this small category quickly restores kitchen order and clarity while ensuring you only use bottles that match your lifestyle.

School uniforms accumulate quickly—outgrown, stained, or unused. This episode guides you in sorting what still fits, repairing when possible, and responsibly donating items that aren’t needed. Practical advice helps maintain an organised closet, reduce waste, and simplify morning routines for families.

School bags can become clutter magnets—filled with paperwork, lost lunchboxes, mismatched shoes, and stress. This episode offers practical tips to declutter, organise essentials like uniforms and homework, and create routines for managing contents daily. Enjoy smoother mornings and a more functional family space.

Too many mismatched containers can clutter cupboards and create chaos. This episode helps you assess what you actually use, organise like items together, and recycle or donate duplicates. Learn ways to streamline your storage so feeding and cooking feel more organised and effortless.

Many households accumulate devices—old phones, tablets, cables and chargers—that are no longer used or needed. This episode helps you navigate decluttering tech by assessing functionality, backing up essential data, responsibly recycling outdated gear, and streamlining what you keep for convenience and simplicity.

Draw inspiration from a personal detox experiment and learn four practical strategies for sticking with commitments you don’t want to quit. Celebrate a fresh start by exploring seven meaningful things you might choose to stop in 2023—and discover why quitting can be empowering.

Assess how many hats and glasses you own, identify your favourites, and let go of those you no longer wear or need. Learn efficient ways to organise them so you can quickly find what you want—and enjoy the freedom of keeping only the items you love.

Unused gift cards and vouchers can quietly contribute to clutter. This episode guides you through assessing their real value, deciding whether to keep or let go, and turning them into actionable plans—like redeeming, gifting, or donating—to eliminate clutter and unlock practical value.

Use this episode to tackle freezer decluttering by sorting expired items, consolidating duplicates, and planning meals based on what’s already in there. Clearing out space helps you reduce food waste, regain fridge and freezer real estate, and make your kitchen more functional.

Amy shares her experience of decluttering a 20-year-old suitcase, highlighting how her family now travels light with just one large suitcase and a carry-on each. She encourages listeners to assess their own luggage, donate items in good condition, and reclaim valuable storage space.

Declutter unused bikes and scooters by assessing their condition and usage. Organise accessories like helmets, locks, and lights for easy access. Consider donating or recycling items no longer in use to free up space and encourage active outdoor activities.

Season two of The Art of Decluttering Podcast kicks off with a fresh feed for all future episodes. Amy Revell introduces new tools and resources to support your decluttering journey, including the 12 Days of Christmas Declutter Challenge and her book Simply Organised.

Start the year by decluttering and organising your vitamins, minerals, and health supplements. Learn how to use what you’ve already invested in, discard expired or unnecessary items, and implement habit-stacking routines to ensure consistent use without accumulating unused bottles

Master bedrooms often become clutter catch-alls because we close the door and forget about them. Reclaim your space by defining its purpose—whether it’s for rest, relaxation, or multiple functions—and decluttering accordingly. A tidy bedroom can lead to better sleep and a more peaceful mind.

Explore how grief and gratitude intertwine during decluttering and life transitions. Discover tools to balance these emotions, especially at the year’s end, and embrace the freedom that comes with releasing physical, mental, and emotional clutter.

In this episode, we explore 9 characteristics of perfectionism and discuss how these traits can impact decluttering and organising efforts. We also offer practical antidotes to help shift from perfectionist tendencies to more sustainable and manageable habits.

Discover practical tips to streamline everyday life by organising seven essential household items: batteries, lightbulbs, umbrellas, spare change, basic tools, band-aids, and old towels. Learn how assigning dedicated spaces for these items can reduce stress and enhance efficiency in your daily routines.

Jeannie, founder of Your Color Guru, discusses how understanding your personal colours can simplify wardrobe choices and reduce clutter. She shares insights into the colour analysis process and its alignment with intentional living. Amy and Kirsty also reveal their colour profiles.

Clare Press, Sustainability Editor at Vogue Australia and host of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast, as she discusses the impact of fast fashion on the planet. Explore the benefits of a shopping detox and envision a more ethical and sustainable fashion future

Nic Bryan, a teacher and mother, shares how decluttering unlocked her creative potential, leading her to become an artist passionate about environmental sustainability. Discover how simplifying her space allowed her to transform recycled materials into meaningful art. Nic offers tips for other creatives seeking inspiration.

Doubt can stem from well-meaning friends, family, or our own inner critic. In this episode, Kirsty and Belinda explore how doubt manifests, offer strategies to overcome it, and discuss the importance of vision and identity in moving from uncertainty to clarity. A lighthearted yet insightful conversation.

Chris Lovett returns to discuss simplifying work life. He shares insights from his TEDx talk and the impact of his book The Discovery of Less. Explore how reducing busyness can lead to greater impact and authenticity in your professional life.

Explore the motivations behind collecting and how to assess whether it’s time to declutter. This episode discusses the impact of collections on relationships and finances, offering practical tips and gentle encouragement to help you manage and enjoy your collections without feeling overwhelmed.

Decluttering is just the beginning. This episode offers actionable steps to maintain your progress, including deep dives into your belongings, cultivating intentional habits, and being mindful of new items entering your home. Equip yourself with tools to sustain a clutter-free environment.

Discover how your Enneagram type influences your relationship with clutter. Laurie Palau, author of HOT MESS and host of This ORGANIZED Life podcast, shares insights into how each type’s core motivations affect decluttering habits. Learn strategies tailored to your personality to declutter with intention and ease.

Struggling with limited storage space? This episode offers creative solutions to maximise your existing space. Discover three strategic options to enhance storage, practical ways to repurpose current spaces, and tips for adjusting your setup to better suit your needs. Perfect for homes with limited built-in storage.

Thinking about garage storage or seasonal wares? Discover practical organising tactics—apply the 80/20 rule, consider rotating items seasonally, and use front-facing display for visibility and access. These solutions help you create structure, reduce overwhelm, and keep commonly used items at your fingertips.

Jen and Jill of The Frugal Friends Podcast redefine frugality as intentional living, helping listeners align spending with core values. Through this insightful discussion, uncover how shifting from scarcity to growth mindsets—and understanding why we buy—can transform habits and empower more conscious consumer choices.

Discover how the ongoing effects of COVID and political unrest in Myanmar impact Eden’s life-changing rescue and rehabilitation work. Michelle Kerr shares powerful stories of resilience and hope, offering a moving reflection on the importance of compassion in the darkest times.

Tackling niche, outdoor organising challenges? This special mini‑episode delivers universally applicable principles—like checking what you own before buying more, using clear containers, asking intentional questions—and shares practical tips for organising gardens, sheds, tools, and more. A fresh take on outdoor order.

You’re packed and ready—now what? Get practical tips for smooth travel, including passport preparation, coordinating with a trip organiser, unpacking promptly, and incorporating holiday habits into everyday life to stay organised, even after the journey.

Celebrate five years of decluttering conversations. Take a walk down memory lane—before the Skype days—through favourite moments, special guests, listener growth, and big milestones. It’s a heartfelt reflection on how community and consistency turned a passion project into five years of decluttering joy.

Packed with tips for light and confident travel, this episode covers making packing lists, creating dedicated homes for travel gear, returning unpacked, and packing for kids. These practical strategies will help take the dread out of packing and make it feel a little easier to enjoy the journey.

Moving in offers endless excitement—but settling into a new home can feel overwhelming. Discover practical, calming advice to help you unpack thoughtfully, organise with intention, and create a space that feels like home from the start.

Exploring balance as more than just managing tasks—it’s redefining how we engage with life. Constant adjustments drain energy, so this Discussion shifts focus from achieving balance to embracing what brings joy and connection. Discover how knowing your season and community can bring grace, freedom, and clarity to your daily rhythms.

Recognising that time feels different for everyone, this episode explores cultural perspectives, executive functioning, and distraction triggers. Practical tips help improve time management by working with—rather than against—your own brain. Designed to boost clarity, focus, and ease in daily routines.

Explore how expectations shape your actions—and whether they propel or derail you. Dive into the emotional stories behind your goals: Are you chasing joy or just chasing outcomes? Learn to question your inner narratives, reset expectations, and cultivate clarity instead of disappointment.

Explore how the urge to keep up with the Joneses drives clutter and dissatisfaction. Discover how practising gratitude, unsubscribing from marketing that fuels comparison, and defining what contentment truly looks like can help reduce the ‘green-eyed monster’ and build a more intentional, peaceful home.

Moving to a smaller home can be stressful, especially when you’ve accumulated a lifetime of memories and belongings. This episode offers practical advice for those at the retirement or empty-nester stage, including the importance of decluttering, envisioning your new space, honouring sentimental items, and seeking professional help.

Transform cluttered, multipurpose areas like rumpus rooms or garages by creating functional zones tailored to your needs. Clearly defined zones enhance flow, help family members tidy up, and make it easier to find things. This approach can also free up more space in your home.

Every decluttering decision boils down to a choice: keep the item or reclaim the space it occupies. This episode explores how to evaluate the value of items versus the benefits of open space, encouraging you to view your home—and life—with fresh eyes.

A guided mindfulness exercise to help you see your space with fresh eyes. Inspired by Osher Gunsberg’s “Better than Yesterday” podcast, it’s perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, offering practical steps to prioritise and ease into decluttering.

Instead of aiming for perfection, embrace progress through small, consistent actions. This episode explores how replacing “all or nothing” thinking with “all or something” can help you overcome analysis paralysis and build momentum, turning little efforts into meaningful results.

Decluttering momentum doesn’t just happen—it builds. Explore how to harness it, what to do when you hit a wall, and strategies to reignite your progress. Whether you’re starting or stalled, this episode offers practical tips to keep your decluttering journey moving forward

Play along as you explore the top three items to declutter from seven different areas in your home. With playful prompts—like switching to streaming for media or donating unopened essentials—you’ll discover what to let go for a lighter, more intentional space.

Learn how to support friends or family through their decluttering journey with empathy and respect. Discover what to expect, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to offer help without overwhelming—especially sensitive in situations like recovering from disasters. Practical, sensitive strategies for offering meaningful support.

Explore how reflection and letting go of outdated roles—like being a craft‑mum or rehearsal pianist—can lead to meaningful change. As seasons of life shift, reassessing internal expectations can transform physical clutter, making space for renewed clarity and freedom.

Celebrate the humorous differences between the two hosts—one loves matching containers, the other indulges in sweet treats. Packed with laughs and decluttering tips, this playful quiz-style episode invites listeners to see themselves in the duo and encourages personalised organising approaches.

Turn decluttering into a fun, engaging activity by infusing game-like elements—think challenges, rewards, points, and mini-missions—to make organising feel less like a chore. This approach boosts motivation, eases overwhelm, and turns progress into an achievement you’ll look forward to playing.

People often cling to things even when they no longer serve them, simply because letting go feels like a loss. This episode explores how understanding loss aversion can help you make easier, more intentional decisions about what to keep—keeping your space both meaningful and manageable.

Tackle one of the toughest decluttering challenges: when someone you live with values items differently. Learn practical, empathetic strategies to bridge differences in sentimentality—whether it’s a partner, parent, child, or friend—helping both sides navigate memories, keep what matters, and find freedom in letting go.

A lighthearted update with a mix of decluttering wins, behind-the-scenes growth, and exciting plans. Be inspired to tackle lingering clutter and share your ideas for future topics—we’re always keen to hear from you!

Need more decluttering wins? This episode continues the momentum with another set of 100 small, manageable items to remove—like broken pens, single headphones, and old gift tags. These simple decisions add up, helping you steadily clear clutter and reclaim your home with ease.

100 more surprisingly declutterable items await—think old receipts, redundant coupons, or dried-up markers. These small, actionable declutters help you maintain momentum and enjoy a continuously clearer, more intentional home.

Keep the momentum going with another batch of small, often-overlooked items—like old chargers, single socks, or expired dry goods—that clutter your space. This episode offers more easy wins, showing how consistently clearing a few things daily adds up to a calmer, clutter-free home.

Need more quick clutter wins? This episode continues the list with 100 easily forgotten items—like random passwords, dried-out markers, or redundant keys—that you can let go of today. Small decisions add up fast toward a lighter, more organised space.

Need quick wins? This episode shares a list of 100 small, doable items you can declutter right away—from expired food to loose receipts—so you can build momentum and experience the satisfaction of a clearer, more organised space.

This episode explores the Bluey story “Mr Monkeyjocks,” focusing on teaching children to decide what to keep and let go. It highlights the emotional side of decluttering, the value of intentional ownership, and handling sentimental items that may not be loved by the next generation.

Decluttering isn’t just about discarding; it’s about rediscovering value. This episode encourages you to identify the ‘gold’ in your home—those items that truly serve or bring joy—and let go of the rest. It also offers guidance on being intentional with roadside finds and managing sentimental treasures.

In March 2018, Nomes tragically lost her home in a fire. Nearly four years later, she shares her journey of healing and the profound impact on her relationship with possessions. Discover how the Head, Heart & Home course supported her recovery and offered new perspectives on decluttering.

Estate planning ensures your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are supported. This episode features Anna Hacker, National Manager of Estate Planning at Australian Unity, who shares insights on creating wills, powers of attorney, and organising essential documents for easy access.

Many people accumulate reusable shopping bags and struggle with storing them. This episode offers practical tips for folding, organising, and repurposing bags, including how to handle the often-forgotten plastic bases that come with fabric bags, helping reduce clutter and keep your space tidy.

As children return to school, it’s an ideal time to reset routines and declutter. This episode offers practical strategies for easing back into school life, including creating calming morning rituals, understanding your child’s unique needs, and managing school-related clutter. The goal is to foster a smoother transition and a more organised home environment.

To-do lists can help manage tasks but sometimes add overwhelm. This explores their pros and cons, suggests alternatives like ‘ta-da lists’ to celebrate wins, and encourages keeping lists streamlined and in one place for clearer focus and less clutter.

Rosella Street is a safe, localised platform connecting communities through buying, donating, renting, and lending used items. Designed to reduce consumerism and waste, it champions the circular economy

Often, the toughest obstacle to an organised space isn’t clutter—it’s ourselves. This episode examines how self-sabotaging habits—like perfectionism or procrastination—undermine decluttering efforts. It offers practical tips for building awareness, overcoming internal friction, and fostering a mindset that supports consistency and progress.

Clutter can weigh on wellbeing—but caring for your space doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This conversation introduces gentle practices to reset after life shifts: embracing decay, easing pressure for perfection, and approaching home organisation with kindness and self-compassion. Reframe decluttering as part of your emotional care toolkit.

Katie shares how multiple moves sparked a personal revolution—she and her husband went from overwhelmed to decluttering champions. Their cluttered house transformed into a calm, organised haven, reflecting that profound change is possible through intention and effort.

Ask yourself “Do I love this?” to guide your decluttering decisions—whether keeping something brings joy or it’s simply lingering out of obligation. Learn how to let go of items you love, cope when you love too much, and honour memories without keeping everything.

We often hang onto items thinking we’ll use them someday. This episode challenges that assumption with a simple, powerful rule: if it hasn’t been used recently, it might be time to let go. This mindset shift helps free space and clarify what truly serves you now.

Need is deeply personal—and often hard to define. This episode equips you with a powerful question to help discern wants from needs, encouraging thoughtful shopping and gentle self-awareness. Add this to your decluttering toolkit for clearer decisions and a more intentional relationship with possessions.

Ruth shares how inherited possessions—especially from loved ones—can be emotionally complex, leading to attachment or overwhelm. She offers gentle guidance on navigating sentimental items, helping you honour your past without letting inherited clutter define your present space.

Meet Owen, a longtime listener whose journey spans from a house to apartment downsizing. He shares what minimalism means to him, how intentional living inspires his lifestyle, the role of travel in clarity, and tips for navigating shared spaces, singles’ living, and embracing simplicity.

Maz Compton shares how giving up drinking transformed her life, the power of setting boundaries, and her mission to empower kids through choice. She also discusses her book, The Social Rebellion, and her podcast, The Wellness Rebellion.

Discover a revamped programme designed to simplify home organisation through six focused modules, rich with resources and live support. Designed to streamline tidying and reduce overwhelm, it’s all about creating clarity in your space—without adding extra work to your day.

Maz Compton shares how a pivotal life change in 2016 sparked her journey into fitness, decluttering, and self-discovery. Expect wisdom on letting go of identity tied to possessions, redefining worth beyond stuff, and valuing family in your decluttering journey.

Brooke McAlary explores the power of intentional care and rest for well-being. Emphasising how slowing down and prioritising downtime can bring balance and fulfilment, the discussion offers practical insights into nurturing yourself daily for a healthier, more meaningful life.

Travel bags often get overlooked and cluttered. Gather all your travel bags to assess what you have and ensure each serves a clear purpose. Tips include smart storage solutions, rehoming unused bags, and regularly unpacking to keep your travel gear organised and ready to go.

At first glance, your home may appear tidy, but hidden behind cupboard doors, clutter often lurks. This episode delves into why cupboards become chaotic and offers practical strategies to restore order. Learn how to organise effectively and prevent future clutter by using clear containers and labels. Discover how to declutter with intention and maintain a system that works for you.

Living in an apartment often means embracing minimalism and intentional organisation. This episode explores how simplifying your space can align with your values and create freedom. Discover creative strategies to declutter and organise small living areas for a more manageable and meaningful home.

Simplify your decluttering process by breaking decisions down into clear yes/no choices. This approach helps reduce overwhelm and refocus your energy, making it easier to stay on track. The episode also introduces Amy’s favourite decision-making tool to assist when you’re feeling stuck.

Tanya—a mum of three and teacher—shares her experience accessing decluttering support through the NDIS. She discusses how having professional organisers assist in her home has positively impacted her family, highlighting the benefits of tailored support for individuals with additional needs.

This episode explores the concept of control, emphasizing personal agency and the importance of setting boundaries. The hosts discuss how attempting to control others can lead to resentment and stress the significance of self-awareness and grace in managing one’s own life. They also highlight the value of self-permission in creating a fulfilling life.

Choosing between renovation and moving? This episode offers thoughtful prompts to help you weigh up your options—like enlisting professionals and decluttering first to reduce costs and stress. It’s all about helping you feel prepared and intentional as your home transforms.

When it’s time to let go, finding a new, meaningful home for items preserves their value. Learn how to rehome belongings intentionally—whether they’re loved or overlooked—to ensure they continue to serve and spark joy in someone else’s life.

Navigating decluttering with older loved ones requires more than strategy—it calls for patience, empathy, and respect. This episode offers guidance on creating supportive conversations and compassionate processes, helping both you and your relative find clarity and emotional peace without compromising autonomy.

Unlock a simpler and more confident wardrobe by discovering your personal colour palette. This episode guides you through the process of identifying flattering tones that elevate your style while decluttering unnecessary clothing. Embrace intentional dressing that works and feels right for you.

Author Chris Lovett shares how freeing himself from clutter led to a simpler, more meaningful life. Having sold 90% of his belongings, he explores how less stuff can bring more fulfilment, clarity, and authenticity in both personal and professional life.

Decluttering can bring up emotions like resistance, doubt, or even grief—and that’s completely okay. Rather than pushing through, this episode offers gentle permission to acknowledge your feelings. Taking care of your heart as you sort through your space can make the process more grounded and nourishing.

Transform everyday areas—like the corner by the door or the laundry bench—into intuitive, easy-to-maintain zones. From dumping items when you arrive home to utilising overlooked spots, learn small tweaks that bring practical clarity and calm to your living space.

Handling a loved one’s belongings after their passing can be overwhelming—emotionally and logistically. Learn how to define a deceased estate, when to seek professional help, and navigate emotional hurdles with practical and compassionate guidance.

Ever wonder why those little items that break down slowly—like rubber in hair bands or burnt-out LED candles—linger in your space? These “space invaders” silently clutter your home over time. Learn how to identify them and let them go to reclaim clarity and keep your environment feeling fresh.

An inspiring update from the field: hear how Eden’s vital rescue and rehabilitation work continues to grow despite challenges—including the lingering effects of COVID and regional instability. These stories of compassion and fortitude offer a timely reminder of the power of care in even the most difficult circumstances.

Meet Catty, a passionate Sydney-based professional organiser with The Art of Decluttering team. In this episode, she shares her journey into decluttering, how she joined the team, and what surprises her about the profession. Her enthusiasm and calm approach are sure to inspire.

Tired of drowning in paperwork? This episode introduces a streamlined system to help you manage documents effortlessly. Learn how to sort, store, and maintain your paperwork with ease, reducing stress and reclaiming your space. Say goodbye to cluttered filing cabinets and hello to simplicity.

In this lighthearted episode, we share their favourite things—from go-to containers used in clients’ homes to favourite foods and apps. The conversation is filled with laughter and fun, offering a delightful break from the usual decluttering discussions.

Asking “Just one more?” encourages going beyond initial decluttering limits. It helps uncover extra items to let go, fostering creativity and mindful decision-making. This simple question can lead to a more organised, intentional living space by challenging what’s truly needed versus kept out of habit.

Moving overseas involves more than packing — it requires thoughtful decluttering and emotional preparation. Insights include managing the challenge of leaving familiar surroundings, letting go of excess belongings, and embracing the excitement of a fresh start in a new country. Practical tips support a smoother transition.

Decluttering tools and fasteners can be tricky. Practical tips include categorising items, creating efficient storage, and adopting habits like “put it away, don’t just put it down.” Unused tools can be donated or lent. These strategies help maintain an organised, functional workspace.

Jess Gimm shares her inspiring journey from listener to professional organiser with Managed Mayhem in regional Queensland. She discusses how the Head, Heart & Home course transformed her life, the challenges of starting a business in a rural area, and offers advice for aspiring organisers.

Organising items by category—such as all stationery, all kitchen gadgets, or all beauty products—streamlines decluttering and enhances efficiency. This method helps identify duplicates, ensures consistency in storage, and simplifies decision-making. It’s a foundational strategy for maintaining an organised and functional home.

Minimalism is more than owning fewer things; it’s about intentional living. This episode delves into the essence of minimalism, sharing personal journeys and clarifying misconceptions. Emphasising freedom over restriction, it encourages mindful choices in what enters and exits your home, fostering a lifestyle aligned with your values.

Courtney Carver, creator of Project 333, discusses minimalist dressing and intentional living. She shares insights on simplifying wardrobes, making mindful clothing choices, and embracing a slower, more purposeful lifestyle. Her approach encourages clarity and confidence in personal style through thoughtful curation.

Empowering children to contribute to household tasks not only eases parental stress but also fosters independence and responsibility. This episode discusses the value of investing time in teaching kids essential skills, adjusting expectations, and implementing systems like pocket money to motivate participation. Emphasising the benefits of shared responsibility, it encourages families to create supportive environments where children can thrive.

Rural decluttering presents unique challenges and opportunities. Practical tips include creating routines, returning items to their places, and managing donations in remote areas. Embracing minimalism helps simplify life, reduce clutter, and create more space, even when living far from urban conveniences.

A fresh year offers a chance to reset and embrace new possibilities. This episode discusses setting a vision for the year, the importance of rest, and implementing simple habits to create positive change. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the past year and approach the new one with intention and hope.

Reflecting on a year turned upside down, this episode offers fresh ways to make Christmas meaningful despite challenges. It encourages embracing new traditions, supporting small businesses, and rethinking gift-giving. Listeners are invited to join the 12 Days of Christmas challenge for intentional, joyful celebrations

ADHD can make decluttering challenging due to difficulties with time management, prioritising, and starting tasks. Using structured routines, breaking tasks into small steps, and visual reminders helps. Professional support offers tailored strategies to improve organisation, with progress celebrated through small victories.

Eden Ministries is dedicated to combating modern-day slavery and human trafficking across Asia. Through partnerships, they offer ethical employment opportunities, such as jewellery-making, to women and girls affected by exploitation. Every purchase supports their mission, providing dignity and a pathway to freedom.

Answers to listener-submitted questions focus on practical strategies for intentional living, setting boundaries, and personal growth. Topics include the power of saying “no,” self-awareness tools like The Enneagram, and the benefits of mindful habits for a balanced, purposeful life.

Discover the story behind Australia’s It’s in the Bag campaign—an initiative providing women and girls in domestic violence refuges or experiencing homelessness with essential and caring items. Learn what to include (and avoid) when packing, and how even small donations can restore dignity and hope

Ever struggle to find what you need when you need it? This episode offers intentional strategies for organising sanitary items—covering mindful purchasing, money-saving habits, reusable options, and guidance on donating unused supplies to reduce clutter and support others

Explore the powerful connection between a clutter-free environment and quality sleep. Drawing on clinical research and real-life experiences, this discussion reveals how organising your bedroom can improve rest, and offers practical tips to transform your space into a peaceful sanctuary that supports better sleep.

Inspired by a cut-short TV appearance, this special episode expands on what viewers missed—covering practical decluttering wisdom, the importance of organised routines, workspace brightening tips, wardrobe clarity strategies, and a friendly invitation to join the 5-Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge.

Selling unused items online can be a helpful way to declutter. Discover practical tips, such as how to take clear photos, write listing details with honesty, price fairly, and record essential information for smooth transactions. These small steps can make a significant difference in getting rid of clutter confidently.

Imagine a wardrobe where every piece sparks joy or serves a purpose. This episode breaks down the concept of a “magic number”—a curated count of items that fit your style and lifestyle perfectly. Discover how to trim your closet to essentials and design a wardrobe you genuinely love.

Exploring the funny challenges of translating Australian words for international listeners, it highlights differences like the meaning of “boot.” The discussion invites listeners to share their own translation stories, celebrating the quirks and humour found in cross-cultural communication and language misunderstandings.

Inspired by the Netflix show The Home Edit, this discussion explores how professional organisers Amy and Kirsty approach decluttering. They encourage viewers to use the show as inspiration, prioritise function over perfection, and embrace their differing styles. The conversation highlights the importance of intentional living and finding personal methods that work best for each individual.

In this candid discussion, the hosts reflect on their personal growth and areas for improvement. Inspired by a client’s comment, they encourage listeners to embrace imperfections and focus on strengths. The conversation emphasizes authenticity over curated perfection, fostering a relatable and supportive environment.

This discussion highlights the significance of checking in on loved ones, especially during challenging times. It underscores the importance of asking, “Are you okay?” and offers guidance on how to approach such conversations with care and empathy. Resources like Mental Health First Aid and R U OK? provide valuable support.

Gretchen Rubin introduces her Four Tendencies framework—Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, and Rebel—to help understand how people respond to expectations. She discusses how these tendencies influence decluttering habits and offers tailored strategies to overcome obstacles based on your type. Insights into her own tendencies provide a personal touch.

This discussion encourages reassessing the artwork in your home. It suggests donating or selling pieces that no longer resonate with you and viewing your art collection with fresh eyes. Insights from interior expert Frances Cosway offer guidance on curating a meaningful and cohesive art space.

Narelle, a homeschooling mother of five, discusses how to combine cleaning routines with homeschooling. She highlights teaching kids responsibility through chores while balancing education and maintaining an organised home. Her approach supports teamwork and helps create a functional, tidy environment for both learning and living.

Sandra Pankhurst, known as The Trauma Cleaner, shares her compassionate work supporting people living with trauma and squalor. She highlights empathy, respect, and dignity in her approach, revealing how cleaning can be healing. Her commitment to excellence reflects deep care for clients and their unique stories.

This discussion challenges the culture of constant busyness and overcommitment, encouraging a focus on personal priorities and mindfulness. Inspired by animal behaviour, it explores how slowing down and living intentionally can help create greater balance, calm, and peace in everyday life.

Transform underused rooms by prioritising functionality over traditional purposes. Consider what room you’d add if you could, and challenge yourself to say no to unnecessary items. This approach encourages creating spaces that truly serve your needs, enhancing both the flow and purpose of your home.

Hear from one of the world’s most respected decluttering experts, who’s appeared on Oprah and Australia’s Space Invaders. Discover his deeply compassionate approach to decluttering, how it transforms your mind and surroundings, and why doing the emotional work of letting go leads to meaningful change.

Real-life tales from Head, Heart & Home course participants illuminate personal transformation and growth through decluttering. These heartfelt reflections grant insight into the emotional impact of intentional organising, reminding that meaningful change often occurs beyond just physical space.

Belinda shares how working through her space—especially involving her daughter—brought clarity and emotional release during a downsizing transition. She highlights the value of letting go in stages, involving loved ones sensitively, and discovering freedom beyond just reducing possessions.

Deciding what to do with old journals can be emotionally tough. Learn how to approach them with care: choose between preserving highlights, digitising meaningful entries, or releasing what no longer serves you. This thoughtful strategy helps honour your memories while reducing clutter.

Curiosity can transform your decluttering to-do list. Asking questions like, “What if I don’t do it?” or “Am I avoiding something else?” often reveals deeper motivations or hidden resistance. Embracing this mindset shift fosters insight, helps you understand your blocks, and leads to kinder, more purposeful progress.

Marking three years of insights and transformation, this milestone episode reflects on key turning points, listener moments, and how building a community continues to shape the mission. It’s a heartfelt celebration of shared stories, growth, and the meaningful impact of intentional living.

Holding onto old diaries or calendars can weigh down both your home and mind. Discover simple, respectful methods to assess their value—including digital alternatives, emotional preservation without clutter, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Design spaces that serve multiple purposes before thinking about storage. Strategic planning focused on functionality—especially in kitchens and laundries—and maximising floorplan storage can transform your home. Ideal for anyone building or renovating, this episode encourages thoughtful design that enhances everyday living.

A milestone bonus episode celebrating the 200th podcast release—featuring reflection on favourite moments, heartfelt listener gratitude, and encouragement that your voice matters. A joyful and inclusive tribute to the community’s role in every thoughtful conversation shared and every episode produced.

Explore the distinctions between cleaning, tidying, and decluttering—and why mixing them up can make home routines less effective. Learn how to identify which task you’re tackling, and how recognising the difference can simplify maintenance and reduce overwhelm.

Whether you’re moving to a smaller home or simply seeking to simplify, downsizing can be a transformative process. This discussion explores the emotional and practical aspects of letting go of belongings, offering strategies to navigate the transition with clarity and confidence. Embrace the opportunity to create a more intentional and manageable living space.

Wallets are compact for essentials like cash and cards, while purses hold extra items such as makeup and keys. Regularly clearing out unnecessary things, using digital loyalty cards, and following a “one in, one out” rule help keep these accessories organized and clutter-free for easier daily use.

Managing business and loyalty cards can quickly lead to clutter. Instead of accumulating physical cards, consider digital alternatives like the Stocard app to store loyalty cards and the Medicare and Digital NSW Driver Licence apps for essential identification. This approach reduces physical clutter and streamlines access to important information.

Explore the various types of decluttering sessions offered, such as clean-out sessions, set-up sessions, and NDIS support. These sessions cater to individuals with clear visions as well as those who need assistance in starting the decluttering process. The focus is on providing tailored support to meet diverse needs.

Discover the journey of building a bus for tiny living and embracing off-grid life in Queensland. Sarah Taylor shares insights on intentional living, thoughtful consumption, and the challenges and rewards of downsizing. Her story encourages questioning societal norms and finding freedom in simplicity.

Clutter can limit your potential by consuming time, energy, and space. By clearing the physical and mental clutter, you create room for what truly matters. Setting a clear vision for your space and prioritising decluttering can lead to a more intentional and fulfilling life.

A gentle invitation to embrace stillness and reflective routines, this episode explores how carving out intentional pause in busy lives refreshes both mind and space. It offers insights into simple habits that nurture mindfulness and presence, encouraging calm and connection in times that call for rest.

A playful and engaging episode created especially for children, full of updates, fun stories, and family-friendly insights. It’s a lighthearted opportunity for young listeners to connect, feel seen, and enjoy a moment of joy and belonging—all while weaving in gentle themes of order and intention.

Life in the country brings its own decluttering challenges—vast spaces, dust, and fluctuating belongings make maintaining a tidy home tricky. This episode shares tips on balancing functionality and aesthetics, embracing imperfections, and cultivating routines that support both the land you live on and the space you live in, without striving for perfection.

A heartfelt mini‑episode reflects on a mother’s gift of calm and confidence. Her presence is portrayed as an anchor—quietly steady, ever available, and deeply reassuring—offering a beautiful reminder of the influence of gentle strength in our lives.

A touching mini‑episode that celebrates the simple lessons passed down from a father—willingness to help, thoughtful sent encouragement, and practical wisdom. A gentle reminder of how care and steady support shape our experiences, spaces, and sense of home.