Hey there friends! Have you ever found yourself staring into an overflowing closet, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of clothes you've accumulated? This is the episode for you! We’re so excited to share this conversation with the amazing Lauren Horst. Lauren has taken on the ultimate closet cleanse - wearing every single item she owns to assess what pieces spark joy and which ones need to go. It's a practical, eye-opening approach that just might be the closet cure we've all been looking ...
May 07, 2024•23 min
Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, s...
Apr 30, 2024•22 min
Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene? Our guest today says no one is! In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, s...
Apr 23, 2024•18 min
Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of seven! Tune in for their tips on: Making your house a home instead of a storage unit Using things you love as creative storage solutions Letting go of things that are no longer your vibe In this epis...
Apr 16, 2024•26 min
Do you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping? You are not alone, my friend! Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and outsourcing daily tasks to manage burnout. Discover creative solutions for family involvement, the mental load battle, and how to negotiate for change without guilt. This episode offers insights into mental lo...
Apr 09, 2024•28 min
Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about: Why lack of available brain bandwidth is not the same as laziness The reason “I should” isn’t really helpful Dividing household responsibilities without resorting to outdated stereotypes Sign up here to be notified when the second part of this epi...
Apr 02, 2024•23 min
In this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to defining the procrastination responses of Freeze and Fawn, they discuss the difference between working under pressure and pre-deciding. Kathi and Cheri describe how they use the concept of pre-deciding to live a life that reflects their values instead of living a life of fear. That’s what they want for you too! Listen for the steps of p...
Mar 26, 2024•21 min
Do you find yourself putting off uncomfortable tasks? Maybe you tell yourself that you work better under pressure...but does the work you produce under stress turn out better , or is it just done ? In this episode, Kathi and her three-time co-author Cheri Gregory discuss the “pressure paradox.” Listen in as they rethink the myth of productivity under pressure, as well as discussing: Is procrastination based in fear? Priming your brain for your project How to avoid living in a state of constant t...
Mar 19, 2024•20 min
A life-changing event happens like a new job, a new baby, a change in health, or any number of circumstances. You find yourself struggling with what to do with items in your space and wondering if this is a typical response. If you have ever felt like that, this episode has the encouragement and strategies you need. Join Kathi Lipp and her co-host and Clutter-Free Champion Tonya Kubo as they deep dive into decluttering when life feels overwhelming. Tonya recently lost two family members in a sho...
Mar 12, 2024•23 min
Are decluttering decisions breaking your brain? Are perfectionist tendencies keeping you from making progress? Tune in as Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy cheerleader Tonya Kubo, discuss: Overcoming the overwhelm Making your minutes work for you Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Tonya Kubo Favorite Links: Sign up here for Kathi's newsletter or here to receive her Clutter Free Basics Kit! Clutter Free Resources: Learn more about Clutter Free f...
Mar 05, 2024•12 min
We all have stuff we want to keep, whether for daily use or for posterity. The question is, do we have room for it? How much is too much? Don't let your abundance take over your abode. Tune in to hear Kathi and Roger as they discuss: How to contain t-shirts, tech goo, and other treasures What qualifies as a container, anyway? Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Roger Lipp Links Mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter and receive the Container Principle ch...
Feb 27, 2024•22 min
When you bring a new item into your space, do you struggle with where to put it? Have you ever uttered a sentence like this to yourself? “Why don’t I know where this goes?” Kathi Lipp and three-time co-author, friend, and frequent co-host Cheri Gregory are here to help. In this episode, they finish a two-part conversation about the straight line between perfectionism and clutter. Cheri speaks from an HSP (highly sensitive person) perspective and someone who struggles with perfectionism. She give...
Feb 20, 2024•26 min
Do you hesitate to start a decluttering project because you feel like you don’t have the time or resources to finish it? You might be struggling with an underlying cause of clutter which is perfectionism. Kathi Lipp and three-time co-author and frequent co-host Cheri Gregory start a two-part conversation about the straight line between perfectionism and clutter. Cheri speaks from an HSP (highly sensitive person) perspective and someone who struggles with perfectionism. Listen in as Kathi and Che...
Feb 13, 2024•20 min
When it’s time to make dinner, do you fall prey to the game of “Freezer Roulette?” Do you find yourself pulling out a container of presumably edible, yet completely unidentifiable frozen food, wondering: What is that? How long has it been there? Do I really want to eat that? Join Kathi and Roger Lipp for tips and tricks to organize your freezer and save yourself time, money, and hassle. Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Meet Our Guest: Roger Lipp Favorites: FoodSafet...
Feb 06, 2024•25 min
Have you ever had a loved one pass and had to navigate the delicate and nuanced situation of going through the items left behind? Sweet friend, you are not alone. Listen to How to Sort Through a Loved One’s Belongings After They’re Gone Part 1 and then join Kathi Lipp and her guest Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, author of the book Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss. Nine years ago, Dorina and her young daughters lost their 40-year-old husband and father to cancer. ...
Jan 30, 2024•17 min
The loss of a loved one is a complicated road to travel. There are many layers to the grief. One of those layers is what to do with the belongings of that loved one once they are gone. In today’s episode, Kathi interviews the author of the book Breathing Through the Grief, A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss. Nine years ago, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young and her young daughters lost their 40-year-old husband and father to cancer. In this part 1 episode, Kathi and Dorina talk about this delicate...
Jan 23, 2024•16 min
We all have a limited amount of our three greatest resources: time, energy, and money. Do you feel like you could be doing a better job making decisions about how to use those resources? Welcome to the conversation, friend! In Part 2 of Unpacking Money and Clutter: Exploring the Deep Connection, Kathi and Coach Stefania Mariaa continue the conversation about wanting to put every dollar, every bit of energy, and every bit of time into something that gives us a return. But what do those returns lo...
Jan 16, 2024•21 min
We all have a common struggle with clutter and how it makes us feel – but did you know those same emotions apply to our relationship with money? Kathi Lipp and her guest, multidisciplinary coach and TikTok star Stefania Mariaa, have innovative and imaginative answers to the questions, “What is financial intimacy and why do I need it?” In this episode, Kathi and Stefania discuss ways to manage your personal finances and spending habits more deliberately and thoughtfully. Tune in to learn: Where d...
Jan 09, 2024•25 min
Are you ready to start the year with less clutter? This is the episode for you, my friend. As you put away the holiday decorations and look around, you may feel like it’s time to start fresh with some decluttering for the new year. Kathi Lipp and her partner in life and decluttering Roger Lipp give us 7 perfectly practical ways to declutter by buying less in 2024. They’ve looked at their personal practices and come up with some fabulous ideas for you to implement to start 2024 a bit more clutter...
Jan 02, 2024•27 min
You made it through the holiday…but your living room didn’t! Are you wondering how to deal with all that Christmas clutter? In this episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp share five timely tips for taming the mayhem left behind after all the merriment. Listen in for their hints and hacks on: Knowing whether to return, recycle, or donate stuff left over from the festivities. Sharing out of your abundance. Saving your after-Christmas sanity! Sign up here to be notified when the next episode is released. Fa...
Dec 26, 2023•13 min
Do you feel like Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year…until you look at your bank account? Kathi Lipp and her co-host Deanna Day Young have clever, creative, and clutter-free answers to the question, “How can I celebrate the holidays and not overspend?” In this episode, Kathi and Deanna gift us with ten tips to keep the cost of Christmas down and the enjoyment up. They have ideas to help enjoy the holidays such as: How to use experiences as gift ideas. How to involve those you love i...
Dec 19, 2023•25 min
Kathi and her guest Deanna Day Young are returning for part three of their discussion on how to design your holiday gameplan! This week they are helping us know what to do when we are low on energy. Listen in as they share ten ideas that will help us all to: Think through what is most important. Set realistic expectations. Divide responsibility among family members. Take care of ourselves. Use our resources wisely. Next week Kathi and Deanna will finish the series by talking about what to do whe...
Dec 12, 2023•22 min
Do you struggle with trusting yourself when it comes to living clutter-free? Kathi Lipp and her cohost Tonya Kubo are here for you! In part 2 of "What I Learned About Clutter in 2023 that Will Change My Relationship with Stuff in 2024," Kathi and Tonya give us tips #2 and #3 for your clutter-free journey. Listen in and learn: The importance of community Kathi and Tonya’s personal challenges with clutter Kathi’s solution to the problem that plagues so many of us! Kathi mentions the virtual Abunda...
Dec 05, 2023•22 min
Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo have been decluttering their own homes and teaching others to do the same for many years. But there are always new things to learn! In this two-part series, this decluttering duo discusses what they have been learning this year about their clutter and about themselves. Listen in and learn: What kind of language can we use to talk about clutter with those we live with? How can we focus on our own stuff without building up resentment toward others? Ways to discover if you...
Nov 28, 2023•21 min
Do you feel like there is too much to do and not enough time to do it during the holidays? You are not alone, friend! Kathi Lipp and her favorite elf Deanna Day Young talk about strategies to keep your holidays less stressful so you can take care of the future you. In Part 2 of a three-part series, they lay out ten time-saving and preplanning tips to keep you moving and merry during this season when time is a valuable commodity. Listen in as Kathi and Deanna each share five of their favorite hol...
Nov 21, 2023•25 min
Kathi and her guest Deanna Day Young love decorating for Christmas, but what do you do when you are low on space? Kathi and Deanna both have experienced living in small spaces, and in today’s podcast they share ten ideas for decorating for the holidays, no matter how much room you have to work with. Listen in and hear some helpful tips, including: What to consider when decorating for each season. Deanna’s trick for making cleanup extra easy! The best color choice for decorating a holiday table. ...
Nov 14, 2023•28 min
You might have heard of the Circle of Life but how about the Circle of Thrift? In this part 2 episode, Kathi interviews full-time Pinterest employee and thrifting enthusiast Erin Handley. Erin and Kathi both have a love for a great thrift find and share personal stories about how thrifting has been a real benefit to them and their families through the years. Listen in as she and Kathi laugh and discuss some tips and tricks they have learned about thrifting, such as: There are times of year when ...
Nov 07, 2023•23 min
Can thrifting and staying clutter-free go hand in hand? Kathi Lipp and our podcast guest today say YES YOU CAN! Meet Erin Handley: San Francisco Bay Area resident, full-time Pinterest employee, and long-time thrifting enthusiast. Kathi and Erin discuss how thrifting is not acquiring a bunch of items you don’t need. Thrifting gives us a chance to give something a new life or at least a second look. Join them as they dive into three questions to ask before you purchase that thrift store treasure t...
Oct 31, 2023•23 min
What is Kathi’s favorite thing in Clutter Free Academy? The 30 Day 1K! What is the 30 Day 1K, you may ask? It is a challenge to eliminate 1000 pieces of clutter over 30 days. If this sounds daunting, listen in as Clutter Free Academy queen Tonya Kubo answers common objections to the 30 Day 1K. Do any of these resonate with you? There’s no way I have 1000 things in my house to get rid of. I have so much clutter that 1000 things won’t even make a dent! I don’t have time to declutter 1000 things. N...
Oct 24, 2023•28 min
Can our spaces be organized and look great at the same time? Yes, they can! Clutter Free Academy's own Deanna Day Young joins Kathi Lipp today in this continuation of last week's episode. (Haven't listened to Episode 586 Unlocking the Power of Organization: Expert Tips from Deanna Day Young yet? Click here ! ) This week is all about the Double-A: accessibility and aesthetics. Meaning it is easy to access but looks pretty sitting. Deanna and Kathi chat and laugh their way through the Three Steps ...
Oct 17, 2023•24 min
