In this episode we’re taking a step back in time to explore a fascinating question—when did we start having 'clutter' in our homes, and why did it become a problem? We’re joined by Professor Jane Hamlett, a leading expert in the history of the British home and domestic life. Jane is a Professor of Modern British History at Royal Holloway, University of London, and her research shines a light on how our homes—and our relationships with the things inside them—have evolved. Whether you're a minimal...
Jul 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 362
In this episode, we dive into Swedish Death Cleaning. Despite its dramatic name, it’s a gentle, reflective approach to decluttering that helps reduce the burden on loved ones after we’re gone. We also touch on finding your own rhythm with decluttering methods—from the KonMari method to our own to Reset Your Home System—and the power of community in helping you succeed. Ultimately, Swedish Death Cleaning teaches us to lighten the load for others—but the real transformation happens when we lighten...
Jul 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 361
To mark the print release of our book Reset Your Home in the US and Canada this week, we have been thrilled to welcome phenomenal voices from around the world for Ingrid and Lesley go Global Week. Today, be prepared to be inspired by a chat with a remarkable author, speaker and podcaster whose life's work has focused on happiness and the power of habits. Back in 2010 both mine and Lesley’s lives and work were impacted by a ground-breaking book, a #1 New York Times bestseller that resonated with ...
Jun 27, 2025•45 min•Ep. 360
It’s Ingrid and Lesley go global week and today we are heading to the States to interview Matt Paxton. Matt has been on the show twice before but his insights always leave us wanting more. From the intense cleanups of Hoarders, to the heartfelt family moments on Legacy List, to the wild finds of Filthy Fortunes, Matt joins us to talk about grief, legacy, and what our possessions say about us. This conversation is bound to be full of stories and insights that’ll be both entertaining and heartfelt...
Jun 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 359
It’s Ingrid and Lesley go global week and we have had some incredible guests sharing their decluttering expertise this week to celebrate the North American launch of our book, Reset Your Home so we thought we’d take it down a notch (several notches in fact) and have some fun. It’s time for Lesley and I to go hypothetical. 5 questions you never knew you needed answering by your podcast hosts. Episode 334 The big reveal of our brand new book Reset Your Home Episode 338 10 things you probably don’t...
Jun 25, 2025•45 min•Ep. 358
It’s Ingrid and Lesley go global week and we are heading to Australia. We're joined by Amy Revell, a leading decluttering and organising expert all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Amy is Australian organising royalty, so we’re delighted she is joining me on the show to discuss how identifying your clutter problem can help you on your decluttering journey. The Art of Decluttering Podcast Episode 270 The power of clutter and its hold on us Episode 280 Peter Walsh: TV shows, neurodiversity and d...
Jun 24, 2025•43 min•Ep. 357
We are so delighted to welcome Los Angeles based Tracy McCubbin onto the podcast. We have always loved Tracy’s friendly, relatable and emotions based decluttering content so we couldn’t be happier that she is joining us on the podcast today to talk us through how she became a Professional Organiser, and CEO of dClutterfly and of course to share some snippets of her decluttering wisdom including her 7 clutter blocks. dClutterfly website Tracy’s Instagram Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book ...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 356
Let’s be honest—when we’re decluttering we want instant results but putting in that extra effort now, can really pay off in the future. The real wins come from the slow, time-intensive stuff. The tasks you don’t want to do—but once you do them, they change everything. In this episode, we’ll chat through 8 decluttering steps that take time up front—but bring lasting peace, order, and ease. This is the long game—but it’s so worth it. Your future self will thank you for it. Episode 329 10 ways to a...
Jun 20, 2025•36 min•Ep. 355
Many marriages sadly end in divorce and the circumstances are often deeply traumatic, messy and upsetting. And that’s before we even start to focus on the practicalities. In this podcast we welcome Tamsin Caine from Smart Divorce. While finances may be a primary concern during divorce, Tamsin believes divorce is about more than just money and works with her clients to create a lifestyle plan that aligns with their personal goals. We talk through what you need to know if you or a friend are going...
Jun 13, 2025•37 min•Ep. 354
Does your heart sink every time you walk into your kitchen? If your counters are crowded with appliances, mail, mystery gadgets, or things that don’t belong anywhere near food prep - they make cooking harder, cleaning more frustrating, and the whole space feel stressful. In today's podcast we’re talking about 10 things you can remove from your kitchen counter today to reclaim space, calm, and clarity. So, if you’re ready to fall back in love with your kitchen, let’s dive in Episode 345 10 things...
Jun 06, 2025•49 min•Ep. 353
On the surface, selling sounds like a no-brainer, doesn’t it? Turn your clutter into cash? Win-win. But if you’ve ever actually tried to sell something online—or at a garage or car boot sale—you know it’s not always worth the effort. Between taking photos, writing listings, dealing with flaky buyers, and working out postage and shipping, it can become just another item for the to do list In this episode, we’re diving into the pros and cons of selling your stuff after decluttering. Episode 341 10...
May 30, 2025•33 min
When you think about grief it’s a natural response to think about people or pets you have lost, but there are so many other situations that leave us grieving. In today’s podcast we are talking about hidden grief and have invited professional coach Maya Rooz to tell us all about it. Maya Rooz is a Professional Coach and speaker whose mission is to inspire and empower individuals to take control of their lives, by decluttering and organising their minds. By evoking clarity on what truly matters to...
May 23, 2025•38 min•Ep. 351
We are 350 podcast episodes old and would love nothing more than to celebrate at a face to face party with all our lovely listeners, but alas that is not possible. So instead we’re going to flip the celebrations on its head and become real party poopers. In this podcast we are going to talk about the 10 party supplies you might have in your home that are not bringing the fun factor. Episode 345 10 things to declutter from your junk drawer Episode 331 Breaking through your ‘just in case’ mindset ...
May 16, 2025•45 min•Ep. 350
In this podcast it’s time for an alternative perspective. Let’s hear it for all the tidy men out there, including Tyler Moore AKA Tidy Dad. He shares how he started his tidying journey and how being tidy has helped him in other areas of his home and life as well. We chat about how crucial decluttering and organising has been while tidying up and how his family has embraced this process. Tyler Moore is the creator of the hugely popular “Tidy Dad” Instagram, TikTok, and website. A public school te...
May 09, 2025•49 min•Ep. 349
When it comes to decluttering, do you feel as if you can only use a softly softly approach or do you think you are ready for some tough love. In today’s podcast we are going to talk about both and why tough love may just be the answer to you becoming unstuck. Episode 288 What’s to blame for my clutter? Episode 257 Dealing with friends and family on your decluttering journey Episode 136 Judgement and how it affects us About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited y...
May 02, 2025•35 min•Ep. 348
So many of our community are pet owners and sometimes we sadly need to say goodbye to our furry friends. Kevin Spurgeon from Dignity Pet Cremation is our guest on this podcast and he shares how they support families to say goodbye to their beloved pets in a meaningful way from cremation to remembrance. Disclaimer: in this podcast episode we talk about the loss of pets and how to deal with their belongings. Website Pet Dignity Cremation The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria Epi...
Apr 25, 2025•43 min•Ep. 347
Our 40 days 40 items challenge is almost complete and thousands of people in our communities have had huge success. Some decluttering way more than the 40 items intended. But is a one item a day strategy sustainable? In this podcast we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of using a one item per day decluttering strategy. Membership Episode 326 10 motivational decluttering quotes to take you into 2025 Episode 269 10 ways to keep momentum when decluttering Episode 248 Getting the balance right w...
Apr 18, 2025•33 min•Ep. 346
Every kitchen needs that one drawer that contains lots of useful things. Now whilst we love and can definitely stand behind a drawer of useful things, more often than not this drawer deteriorates into a junk drawer, chockabloc with a random assortment of things, many of which need to be consigned to the bottom of a bin bag. In this podcast we’re going to talk about the 10 things you need to declutter from your junk drawer today. Reset Your Home Book Episode 251 10 things it’s finally time to let...
Apr 11, 2025•43 min•Ep. 345
Helen Flanagan is best known as an actress, model, TV personality and social media influencer. She started out her acting career at just 10 years old as Rosie Webster on Coronation Street and has been a regular on our TV and phone screens ever since. But to me Helen is a passionate and dedicated Mum, who shares the same struggles and stresses as the rest of us. 4 years ago, Helen became a Clutter Fairy client and we have been privileged to help her take control of her home and her life ever sinc...
Apr 04, 2025•36 min
There is nothing quite so certain as time. It comes, it goes, it passes quicker than we would like it to, sometimes it passes slower than we would like it to, but most of us with busy homes have woken up one day wondering where the time has gone. The passage of time is a very relevant part of the decluttering process and today we’re going to discuss it. Episode 265 How to declutter when you don’t have time Episode 175 10 sentimental items to declutter today Episode 120 Guest Regina Larks talks a...
Mar 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 343
One of the things Ingrid and I love about successful decluttering often leads on to other things in your life that enhance your wellbeing. It’s no secret here at the Declutter Hub that I love clothes and have plenty of them but I made the decision to take my wardrobe to the next level and worked with a personal stylist. Want to know what I learnt about myself and the process? In this podcast I talk to Luisa Giannini about her work and how it can help take a wardrobe to the next level. Luisa is a...
Mar 21, 2025•38 min
Spring is a popular time of year to move house, so in today’s podcast we’re going to share our 10 top tips on what to consider when you’re about to put your property on the market. House Move Checklist Episode 339 A developing ADHD Journey with Lesley's son, Luke Organise Your House for help in SE London The Clutter Fairy for help in NW England Episode 302 How to downsize your home with guest Jo Jacob Episode 79 Home staging for a house sale About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesle...
Mar 14, 2025•43 min•Ep. 341
Are boxes the bane of your life? Well you’re not on your own. Whether your boxes are empty or full you’re going to need a strategy to deal with them on your decluttering journey. In this podcast we’re delving into the cardboard boxes that are taking up all our valuable space. Reset Your Home book Episode 314 How to declutter a storage unit Episode 305 Overcoming donation roadblocks Episode 107 The sweep About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If...
Mar 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 340
It’s the end of Ingrid and Lesley week and our last deep dive into mine and Ingrid’s life outside of the Declutter Hub. We’ve saved the best till last and I can say that because today I’m talking to my eldest son Luke. Now Luke has already featured on the podcast a couple of times before but he’s back by popular demand. Today we are talking all about Luke’s recent housemove and how that all worked out once he factored in his ADHD which he spoke about with us back in 2023. Episode 247 – My ADHD J...
Feb 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 339
For the very last podcast of Ingrid and Lesley week we are bearing all. We’re delving into 10 things that you probably don’t know about us. Just a little bit of fun before we get back to the serious business of decluttering. Link to our book Episode 334 - The big reveal of our brand new book Reset Your Home Episode 273 – Are you Team Ingrid or Team Lesley? About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictat...
Feb 27, 2025•40 min•Ep. 338
It’s Ingrid and Lesley week and as part of our special week long of bonus episodes, we are delving into parts of our lives outside of the Declutter Hub that you might not know about. In this podcast, we are talking to the people we trust most whilst we mostly sit on our chairs talking about decluttering all day and they are out there doing the doing. Today we’re talking to the Clutter Fairy and Organise Your House Teams about their love of decluttering, their day to day work and, of course, whet...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 337
Lesley and I are lucky enough to be at the helm of a fantastic, ever-growing community that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing through the practice of decluttering and organising your home. And that is something we are incredibly proud of. But long term listeners of this podcast will have heard us mention we are also a proud part of another brilliant community too. Lesley, our assistant Ros and I are all longstanding members of a fantastic community that has singing at its heart and t...
Feb 25, 2025•49 min•Ep. 336
It’s Ingrid and Lesley week and as part of our special week long of bonus episodes, we are delving into parts of our lives outside of the Declutter Hub that you might not know about. In this podcast, we are talking to some of our longest standing friends and colleagues from the Professional Organising industry. We gave them an advance copy of our brand new book, Reset Your Home, too to ask them what they thought readers could learn from it. As always, we professional organisers love giving our a...
Feb 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 335
If you’ve been listening in for a while you will have heard us mention our very exciting news, that we have our very own book coming out. As the publication date approaches, next week on Thursday the 27th of February, we thought it was time to delve deep into why we decided on a book, how we found writing the book and what you can expect when reading it. On today's podcast we’re talking about Reset Your Home, unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step Link to our book Episode 273 Are yo...
Feb 21, 2025•36 min•Ep. 334
Every once in a while one of our lovely Declutter Hub members feels brave enough to share their story on the podcast. This podcast is with a fabulous member who has asked to stay anonymous in our conversation. She has been decluttering her home with our help in secret for 2 years. Her family members are not aware she’s joined our membership and has been making fantastic progress. So we’re here to talk about how shame and judgement nearly prevented her asking for help and how treading the path of...
Feb 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 333
