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Declutter Your Chaos - Minimalism, Decluttering, Home Organization

Amber Cammidge, Decluttering Coach, Professional Organizerdeclutteryourchaos.com
Are you a working mom living in a house that is stressing you out, and no time to fix it? Welcome to Declutter Your Chaos. You have just taken the first step to taking control and restoring peace and sanity back in your day. This show will give you all the strategies, resources, and support you need to take control of your time and your home. We will also dive into your mindset, where we shift your thinking so that you are giving yourself the respect, time, and love you need in order to make sure you are living your best life. I am your support. And I am an email away if you need me: info@tidyhour.com. I love to connect with my listeners so please do not hesitate to reach out if you need me! Even more importantly than all the good decluttering tips I’m going to give you, I want you to walk away from each of these episodes feeling like you are not alone. Because you aren’t. I know what’s like to to be living in utter chaos, with a house busting at the seams, and little kids pulling you in every direction. You want so badly to take control of the clutter in your home, but there’s just not enough time. Well I’m here to tell you - to promise you - that you can get out of survival mode and take control of your home. I’m going to share my best tips and strategies for decluttering, broken in to small actionable steps. I’m going to help you manage you time to help keep you on track and motivated, and I’m going to help you shift your mindset so that you be aware of what causes the clutter so that you can prevent it forever. Let's do this! Welcome! xo Amber
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Episodes

255 | How to Clear Your Kitchen Counters: A 3-Step Decluttering Method That Works

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP HERE , take a video of you showing your space and talking about your space, then send it to me through facebook messenger. If selected, I will help you declutter your space for free! Hey Friends, Feeling overwhelmed by cluttered kitchen counters? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we break down a realistic, 3-step system to help you finally clear your counters — without falling into the perfectionism trap. You’ll learn: ✅ Why counter clutter feels so overwhelming ✅ The...

Jul 01, 202516 min

254 | When Clutter Is Really About Self-Worth: The Deeper Reason You're Stuck

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP HERE , take a video of you showing your space and talking about your space, then send it to me through facebook messenger. If selected, I will help you declutter your space for free! In this episode, we explore how unworthiness can manifest in our physical spaces, why we sometimes stay stuck in mess even when we want to break free, and the spiritual shift that allows us to finally let go. If you’ve ever felt like your clutter might be tied to something deeper… this one’s ...

Jun 27, 202520 min

253 | Decluttering Sentimental Items When You Have WAY Too Many (Like Books)

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP HERE , take a video of you showing your space and talking about your space, then send it to me through facebook messenger. If selected, I will help you declutter your space for free! Hi Friends, This episode is inspired by the amazing women in our facebook community. Books can feel impossible to part with — they hold memories, dreams, and a thousand versions of who we thought we might become. In this episode, I walk you through how to declutter your books using what I cal...

Jun 24, 202517 min

252 | Why Decluttering Feels So Hard: The Psychology of Avoidance and Shame

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP HERE , take a video of you showing your space and talking about your space, then send it to me through facebook messenger. If selected, I will help you declutter your space for free! Hi Guys! If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “Why can’t I just clean this up?”—this episode is for you. In this honest and deeply validating episode, we explore the surprising connection between clutter, low self-worth, and shame. You’ll learn how chronic messiness isn’t a sig...

Jun 20, 202518 min

251 | Decluttering and Post-Traumatic Growth: How Letting Go Heals You

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP HERE , take a video of you showing your space and talking about your space, then send it to me through facebook messenger. If selected, I will help you declutter your space for free! In this episode of Declutter Your Chaos , Amber shares how decluttering became a sacred part of her healing journey after divorce. You’ll learn how trauma shapes the way we live in our homes—and how letting go of physical clutter can help you release emotional weight too. If you’ve been throu...

Jun 17, 202510 min

250 | Why We Hold On: Emotional Attachments, Clutter, and Healing

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP HERE and join us this Saturday, June 14th at 10am PST/ 12pm Central / 1pm EST and make progress with your decluttering! In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Amber is joined by grief coach and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast , Krista St-Germain. Together, they explore the emotional weight of clutter, the power of post-traumatic growth, and the hidden role of grief and disappointment in our relationship with our homes and ourselves. Krista shares her personal journe...

Jun 12, 202550 min

249 | The Hidden Cost of Clutter: What You’re Really Avoiding

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP HERE and join us this Saturday, June 14th at 10am PST/ 12pm Central / 1pm EST and make progress with your decluttering! Hey Guys, What if the clutter in your home isn't just a mess… but a message ? In this powerful episode, Amber unpacks the real reason we hang onto stuff—and it’s not what you think. You’ll discover how clutter acts as a substitute for deeper meaning, distracts us from stillness, and keeps us from living the creative, connected lives we’re meant to live. ...

Jun 10, 202522 min

248 | How to Declutter Your Most Cluttered Room (Even If It Feels Hopeless)

Here's the link to the Facebook Group: Join the free Declutter Your Chaos Community here Is there a room in your house that you avoid at all costs? The one that’s become a dumping ground for all the stuff you don’t know what to do with? That door you don’t open when guests come over? In this episode, you’ll get a practical step-by-step breakdown of how to approach the most overwhelming room in your home using this method: Amount Breathe Categorize Choose Declutter Eliminate Hope this helps you! ...

Jun 05, 202517 min

247 | How to Organize the Stuff You’re Keeping: Find a Home for Everything (Without Overthinking It)

Here's the link to the Facebook Group: Join the free Declutter Your Chaos Community here Hi Guys, In this episode I talk about what to do with "homeless" items. I talk about how to log these items and how to stop overthinking it. HERE is a link to the boxes I mentioned. You’re not trying to get rid of everything —you just want to know what to do with the stuff you’re keeping. In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through a simple two-step system to help you assign homes to the items you use, love, o...

Jun 03, 202522 min

245 | Decluttering Timeline: How Long It Really Takes to Finish a Room

Thinking about tackling that cluttered room but afraid it’ll take forever—or worse, leave you with an even bigger mess? In this episode, I walk you through how long it really takes to declutter a room from start to finish . And spoiler: it’s not just about tossing stuff into a donation bin. Most people forget to plan for the final stage—the part that actually gets the clutter out of your life . You’ll learn the 3 essential stages of every decluttering project: 🧠 Plan → 🧹 Purge → ✅ Process ...a...

May 29, 202520 min

244 | 3 Ways to Be Less Afraid of Letting Go: How to Embrace Change Through Decluttering

Letting go should feel freeing—but for so many of us, it just feels terrifying . In this episode, I share what I learned from my early Marie Kondo obsession, why “thanking your stuff” didn’t work for me, and how I finally uncovered the real reason I was scared to let go: I didn’t trust that there was enough. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by the idea of change—whether it’s decluttering a closet or starting a new chapter—this episode will help you shift your mindset and recl...

May 27, 202514 min

243 | Why Clutter and Calories Are More Connected Than You Think (And What to Do About It)

If you struggle with clutter and find yourself emotionally eating or overspending, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, we uncover the surprising connection between clutter and calories, and why both are often symptoms of a deeper emotional imbalance. You'll learn: Why overbuying and overeating often come from the same emotional root How impulsive environments lead to impulsive behavior What clutter does to your brain—and how it impacts your choices How mindfulness (especiall...

May 23, 202516 min

242 | How to Declutter When You're Overwhelmed: One Square Foot at a Time

Hey Friends! To join the membership click here: JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP Feeling frozen by clutter? Like no matter where you start, it’s just too much ? This episode will help you take your power back — one tiny, doable square foot at a time. Amber walks you through her ABCDE Method, zoomed in to just one square foot of space, so you can stop spinning in overwhelm and start moving forward with calm, clarity, and confidence. You’ll learn how to: Reset your nervous system so you can declutter from a pl...

May 20, 202514 min

241 | Decluttering Workout: Boost Your Energy While You Clear the Clutter

Hey Friends! HERE is the link to sign up for this weekend's free community decluttering session. Can't wait to help you make progress in your space. Today we’re turning your decluttering session into a full-body, full-mind experience. You’ll learn how to move with purpose, boost dopamine, regulate your nervous system, and build decision-making strength—all while clearing space in your home. We’ll walk through my ABCDE method and reframe decluttering as something that strengthens you, inside and ...

May 14, 202515 min

240 | How to Declutter Your Wardrobe | Week 2 of the May Wardrobe Challenge! This Week is How to Declutter your Pants

Hey friends! Join us this weekend this Saturday, 10am PST/12pm Central/ 1pm EST for a FREE communirty decuytterung session. Have fun AND make progress. Click HERE for zoom linnk and reminders. Welcome to Week 2 of our May Wardrobe Decluttering Challenge —this week, we’re tackling bottoms ! Today, we’re starting with the easiest and coziest category: sweatpants and sleep pants . These soft, stretchy space-hogs tend to pile up without us noticing… so let’s clear them out together using my simple A...

May 12, 202519 min

239 | Decluttering by Color with Jeannie Stith

Hey Friends, Do you ever stand in front of your closet thinking, "I have nothing to wear" … even though it’s bursting with clothes? In this episode, I sit down with Jeannie Stith , founder of Color Guru , to talk about how knowing your best colors can completely transform your wardrobe — and make decluttering your closet so much easier. Jeannie breaks down how her personalized color system helps you shop smarter, eliminate the overwhelm, and finally let go of the clothes that don’t flatter you (...

May 09, 202534 min

238 | When Clutter is EVERYWHERE | Is Your Home One Big Junk Drawer?

Hi Guys, So...How does a house turn into one giant jung drawer? Here’s how…Postponed Decisions, maybe I'll need it later thinking, no designated home, choosing convenience over intention...eventually, blind spots form, overwhelm sets in, and you are faced with a home that has turned into a giant junk drawer. Here is your five step plan to remedy this: Awareness - take a video of your space Choose a small area to start with Empty it completely Choose items to keep Choose a new standard for that z...

May 07, 202511 min

237 | How to Declutter Your Wardrobe | May 2025 Wardrobe Challenge

Hey guys, We are decluttering our wardrobe this month! Join our facebook group HERE to follow along and get support. 💛 Here's the plan for May: May 5: Tops May 12: Bottoms May 19: One-pieces May 26: Outerwear & Accessories Here are the categories I use for separating and storing tops: Long-sleeve t-shirts T-shirts Tank tops Bra-tops Hang up tops Here's your method: A – Awareness Remember your why. Why are you decluttering? What do you want your closet—and your mornings—to feel like? B – Bre...

May 05, 202517 min

235 | How to Declutter Your Fridge and Freezer Without Stress

Hey Friends, In this episode of Declutter Your Chaos , Amber walks you through a step-by-step plan to declutter your fridge and freezer — in just 30 minutes. No fancy bins. No guilt. Just a clear, calm space that makes feeding yourself and your family feel easy again. You’ll learn: What to toss (without overthinking it) How to group items so your fridge stays organized ✨This is your invitation to reclaim the most overlooked space in your kitchen — and actually want to cook again. 🎧 Want more su...

Apr 30, 202510 min

236 | Declutter Your Heart and Home with Julia Ubbenga: How Minimalism Heals from the Inside Out

Hello! Today's episode is an interview with the wonderful author and minimalist, Julia Ubbenga. We talk about decluttering and how it can transform both your outer and inner world. Hope you enjoy! XO, Amber HERE is a link to buy Julia's book, Declutter Your Heart and Your Home HERE is her instagram 🎧 Want more support on your decluttering journey? Book your free call here 💛 HERE is a link to our facebook community so you can follow along with decluttering your wardrobe during the month of May....

Apr 29, 202520 min

234 | Declutter Your Pantry: 5 Easy Steps to a Fresh Start

Hi Guys! Here in this episode is a step-by-step guide to organizing your pantry without getting overwhelmed. Here are the categories you may want to write on your post-its. Snacks - chips, nuts, kid snacks, seaweed snacks, etc Prepared food - ramen, dried food, mac and cheese, etc Starches - pasta, rice, etc Breakfast foods - Cereal boxes/oatmeal/ pancake mix, etc Canned food - beans, soups, etc Drinks - lemonade mix, smoothie powders like whey protein, alcohol, overflow of canned drinks, coffee...

Apr 28, 202514 min

233 | How to Declutter Utensils, Food Storage Containers, & Water Bottles WITHOUT Getting Overwhelmed

Is your kitchen drawer a graveyard of spatulas, leaky water bottles, and food containers with no lids? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to live like this. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the hidden clutter behind food prep: utensils, silverware, water bottles, and all those mysterious kitchen gadgets you forgot you even owned. Using my mindful A.M.B.E.R. Method, I’ll help you clear space, quiet the chaos, and take back control of your kitchen — one drawer at a time. Here are your thre...

Apr 22, 202517 min

232 | Decluttering Dishes, Cups, Plates, Bowls, Gasses, Mugs, and Anything You Eat From

Hi Guys! If opening your kitchen cabinet feels like playing Jenga with ceramic mugs and mismatched bowls… this episode is for you. 🙃 This week, I’m guiding you through how to declutter your dishes, mugs, and serving ware—the sneaky category that clutters up your space and your mind. You’ll learn why this type of clutter builds up, the emotional weight behind it, and the 3 surprising ways letting it go will give you back your time, energy, and peace. Kitchen Decluttering Series Episode 230: Appl...

Apr 15, 202524 min

231 | How to Declutter Cookware

Hi Friends, This is episode two in our decluttering the kitchen series. I hope this helps! And if you would like to know how I can help you more feel free to email me at Amber@declutteryourchaos.com to book a free call. I am offering a free trial of my program for a limited time. Kitchen Decluttering Series Episode 230: Appliances Episode 231: Pots, Pans, and Cookware Episode 232: Dishes, Glasses, Mugs Episode 233: Food storage, Water Bottles, Utensils/Silverware Episode 234: Pantry, Fridge, and...

Apr 01, 202516 min

230 | How to Make SPACE in the Kitchen

Hey Friends, Do you have a cabinet filled with once-magical kitchen appliances collecting dust and silently judging you? In today’s episode, we’re starting our month-long kitchen decluttering journey by tackling those bulky, corded gadgets we thought would change our lives—but didn’t. From waffle makers to juicers to air fryers, this episode is a loving, honest look at the emotional clutter hiding behind our cabinet doors. Learn how to decide what stays, what goes, and how to make space for a ki...

Apr 01, 202515 min

229 | You Don't Need a System - You Need These 4 Shifts

Hey Friends! If your home feels like a chaotic mess and you don’t even know where to begin — this episode is for you. In this powerful, soulful conversation, I walk you through 3 mindset shifts that will help you see your clutter in a completely new light. Why clutter is never the real problem — and how awareness is the first step to change How to let go of perfection and manifest peace (without having a Pinterest-perfect home) What it really means to receive through decluttering — and how this ...

Mar 27, 202518 min

228 | Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House Author-Dana White-is HERE!

🔥 LAST CHANCE: Doors Close Friday! My 12-week Declutter Your Chaos course is open for enrollment—but only until this Friday! If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally create the home (and life) you crave, this course is your roadmap. Inside, you’ll declutter your home in real time with live guidance AND you will learn… ✨ How to declutter without getting stressed or overwhelmed ✨ How to stay consistent (without burning out) ✨ How to declutter your physical and emotional space ✨ Mi...

Mar 25, 202534 min

227 | Ready for a TOTAL Reset? How Decluttering Can Change EVERYTHING!

Hey Guys! Here is a very special episode that contains a clip from my workshop today. Hope you enjoy! If you are ready to take back your time and space click the link to sign up for my 12-week program. It's time to put yourself first, get out of the cycle of clutter, and invest in YOU so that your future can start happening NOW. Here's the link to sign up: https://declutteryourchaos.thrivecart.com/declutter-your-chaos-signature-course/...

Mar 21, 202520 min

226 | Listen So You Don't Miss Out! | Testimonial from One of My Students

Hi Guys! Today's episode is very special. One of my students from the January cohort agreed to come onto the show to talk a little bit about her experience. I hope you enjoy it. And if you are ready for your decluttering journey to begin, here is the link to my 12-week Signature Course to sign up: https://declutteryourchaos.com/course Can't wait to see you inside! XO, Amber Links and Resources: 3/20 and 3/21 Workshop link 👉 https://declutteryourchaos.com/workshop Link to Amber's decluttering pl...

Mar 20, 202520 min

225 | The Real Reason You Can’t Keep Your Home Clutter-Free (It’s Not What You Think)

Workshop link 👉 https://declutteryourchaos.com/workshop Hi Guys, You’ve tried decluttering, organizing, and maybe even habit stacking—but your home is still messy. Why? Because clutter isn’t just about stuff. It’s about habits, beliefs, and—most importantly—how you see yourself. In this episode, I break down why changing your habits is the real key to a clutter-free home and why habit stacking alone isn’t enough. We’ll talk about the deep-rooted patterns that keep you stuck, and the link betwee...

Mar 18, 202513 min
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