In this podcast we discuss why wedding dresses are tricky to declutter, whether you should even contemplate decluttering them and some handy donation or re-purposing options. What should I do with my wedding dress? There's no right or wrong answer. It's a tricky one and depends on the space you have, how sentimental you are and how you feel about re-purposing it. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/decluttering-wedding-dress Please feel free to join our Facebook group The Decl...
Jul 10, 2020•33 min•Ep. 93
In this podcast Lesley talks to her nephew Cel Spellman. Cel is a WWF ambassador, actor and presenter and is passionate about using his voice with the younger generation to encourage them to get involved in the environment. July 3rd marks International Plastic Bag Free Day and Cel chats to us about his insight into the recycling world. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/cel-spellman Please feel free to join our Facebook group The Declutter Hub Community and you can find out m...
Jul 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 92
Decluttering course notes from school, university, college, work, conferences and training courses is vital so we don't use valuable space in our homes for things we are unlikely to refer back to. Why do we keep it all and why do we think we will ever look back on those notes? Listen in for some inspiration on how to tackle the decluttering of all those course notes. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/decluttering-course-notes Please feel free to join our Facebook group The D...
Jun 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 91
In this podcast, we talk to Lindsay Brown from Access 4 Lofts about what you can do to maximise the space in your loft, make it accessible, user friendly and safe, so you can find what you need when you need it. Maximising space in your loft can be a game changer for some people as it allows you to store things you don't have space for in your house. But don't let this space be neglected. Boarding, shelving and lighting your loft effectively is critical to maximise the loft space. For detailed s...
Jun 19, 2020•30 min•Ep. 90
A decluttering journey looks very different depending on your circumstances and mindset. Timna, a Declutter Hub Bootcamp member, tells us how and when her light bulb moments happened. Timna has amassed clutter along the way to a point where it became overwhelming. Her story is not remarkable - it's just stuff that has gathered along the way but her decluttering journey is both inspirational, motivational and one not to miss. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/decluttering-jou...
Jun 12, 2020•47 min•Ep. 89
In this podcast Lesley and Ingrid chat about the 10 things you can declutter from your garden. This area so often gets overlooked and can become a neglected part of our home that ought to be a sanctuary. To get you kick started on a project to declutter your garden, we discuss 10 things that should go. Things that are past their best, things waiting for a rainy day project and projects that haven't quite made it to the recycling centre or their next home. These are the kinds of things that we ne...
Jun 05, 2020•34 min•Ep. 88
Avoiding self sabotage when decluttering is a vital component of your journey. Decluttering can be a life changing project, but it's important that we start to shift our mindset too, so we no longer bring things into our homes that we don't need. When we are out shopping, there are so many things where control is taken away from us - we bow to pressure from marketeers, emails and sometimes even friends and buy things we hadn't intended. It's so important to shop intentionally to avoid self sabot...
May 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 87
What is chronic disorganisation and how do I know whether I am living with it? Our guest, Alison Lush, is a Professional Organiser specialising in working with clients with Chronic Disorganisation. If we are struggling with clutter and disorganisation, it can be tough to understand why. Alison Lush explains some of the signs that someone may be living with Chronic Disorganisation and why it can be hard to navigate your way through. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/what-is-c...
May 22, 2020•41 min•Ep. 86
Decluttering cards can be a daunting task because some of us just love a greeting card and struggle to walk past that section of a shop without buying one. In this podcast we explore why we love them so much and why we end up with way more than we need. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/decluttering-cards This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
May 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 85
How to declutter when you live with ADHD is a question we are asked all the time. In this podcast, Ingrid interviews Sarah Bickers, a Professional Organiser specialising in working with clients who live with ADHD. This is the second of two interviews with Sarah and she gives me practical strategies. These strategies are equally valid for many people who feel overwhelmed with clutter and struggle with organisation. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/declutter-ahdh This podcast...
May 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 84
"Do I have too many notebooks?" is a question that notebook addicts all over the globe are asking themselves. You just can't resist that feeling of a brand new untouched notebook but sometimes they can take over your space and leave you with the feeling that decluttering is on the cards. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/too-many-notebooks This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...
May 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 83
Decluttering craft supplies is something that many crafters have to continually focus on but Jill's story takes things to another level. In this podcast, we discuss what led Jill to have hoarding tendencies and how decluttering craft items is a continuing part of her everyday life. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/decluttering-craft. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Apr 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 82
In this episode we discuss the impact that lockdown is having on us all. We had all good intentions to sort our homes out while we are spending more time at home, but our mojo is sapped and our motivation to declutter is gone. How do we make steps to get our motivation back and should we even be doing that? For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/motivation-to-declutter This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn m...
Apr 17, 2020•36 min•Ep. 81
Many of us are in lock down and it provides the perfect opportunity for us to declutter our homes. But, there's a problem - the charity shops and recycling centres are closed and so we have nowhere to take our stuff. So, what do we do? Let's give you some ideas of things you can focus on and what to declutter when the charity shops are closed. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.co...
Apr 10, 2020•30 min•Ep. 80
In this podcast we discuss preparing your home to sell, otherwise known as home staging. Home staging is the industry term for the things you do to prepare your home for sale. We discuss what you can do on a small budget. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 79
In this podcast, we discuss what positive projects we can do whilst at home in lock down. We discuss in particular projects we can do with the whole family that are fun and enjoyable. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 78
In this podcast, Lesley talks to one of her Clutter Fairy clients, Jill, who discusses her journey with hoarding. This is such an open, honest and insightful discussion about one woman's journey with hoarding tendencies. One not to be missed! For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 77
In this podcast we discuss whether surrounding yourself with like minded people in a decluttering community is critical when embarking on a declutter. We also chat about APDO's Spring Clearing Week that is happening 16-22 March which focuses on the impact of fast fashion. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Mar 13, 2020•25 min•Ep. 76
Where do you get started when you are tackling a home with clutter everywhere. Our advice is always start small - but how? Well, here are 10 things you can declutter immediately from your home! But even simple things like these can be tough. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2020•35 min•Ep. 75
In this podcast, Ingrid talks to professional organiser Sarah Bickers, who specialises in working with clients with ADHD. If you are interested in the relationship between living with ADHD and having clutter or untidiness in your home, this is the podcast for you. Sarah Bickers is a Professional Organiser working in South East London and shares her insight into ADHD and whether it links in to clutter. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/adhd-clutter. This podcast uses the foll...
Feb 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 74
Organising toys is a vital part of sorting out a playroom. There are so many storage solutions but finding the right one is never easy, so in this podcast we discuss some of the options. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2020•41 min•Ep. 73
Categorising toys is a vital part of the decluttering and organisation process. There are so many categories to use, so in this podcast we discuss some of the popular ones and how to decide what should go where. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 72
There are so many emotions wrapped up in the toys our children have that starting a decluttering project can be daunting. In this podcast, we delve into some of the emotions we feel when keeping and decluttering toys. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2020•34 min•Ep. 71
In this podcast episode Lesley and Ingrid chat about having a to do list and an to do box. When you declutter a room, it inevitably unearths things that need to be actioned. Things we haven't seen for a while that need something doing with them. It can be hard to retain focus and get that to do list done. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...
Jan 31, 2020•34 min•Ep. 70
In this podcast Lesley speaks to Helen Rebello; author, mentor and women's empowerment educator who loves helping midlife women to fulfil their potential. In the modern world, many of us approach mid life with a sense of 'what's this all about?' Helen and Lesley discuss what happens when overwhelm and unfulfilment in modern life takes over. Too much stuff is often a symptom of something much deeper and we discuss how intentional living can set us back on the right track with our lives and our be...
Jan 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 69
The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday and is allegedly the most depressing day of the year, so shall we allow ourselves to be dragged down by the sentiment or fight it and start or New Year decluttering plans off with a bang? In this podcast Lesley and Ingrid chat about what you can do to beat the blues. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/blue monday This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn mo...
Jan 17, 2020•31 min•Ep. 68
In this podcast Lesley and Ingrid chat about what to do with unwanted gifts you aren't fond of as we feel ungrateful or guilty. We talk about the emotions we feel and the actions we can take if we decide to pass on unwanted gifts. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 67
In this podcast Lesley and Ingrid chat about how decluttering requires long term focus and commitment and so it should be a whole year rather than a new year's resolution. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 03, 2020•39 min•Ep. 66
In this podcast Lesley and Ingrid look back at 2019 and chat about what we have learned from our listeners, members and each other. We look back at our favourite podcasts, the challenges that we have done and our membership. For more detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/looking-back-2019. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2019•32 min•Ep. 65
We chat about how we celebrate Christmas and what our traditions are. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/podcast/lesley-ingrid-christmas This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2019•32 min•Ep. 64
