We decided to finish the year off by sharing more about ourselves! We've had many new listeners join us this year so we'd love to take time for you to get to know us better. We first aired this episode back in April (recorded pre covid). Heather Hoffman, who is part of our Facebook Community, came up with the idea and wrote questions for us! Enjoy the final episode for 2020! We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and ...
Dec 27, 2020•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are so excited to bring you our special Christmas series highlighting our amazing staff members! Earlier in the year we chatted with these incredible ladies and l...
Dec 20, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast *Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during the bushfires in Australia of last summer. We reference and chat about this towards the beginning of the episode* This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we ar...
Dec 13, 2020•33 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. That means just for now we are pressing pause on new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are very excited to bring you our special Christmas series highlighting our amazing staff members! Earlier in the year we chatted with these incredible ladies and ...
Dec 06, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast How is Christmas just around the corner?!! Are you hanging out to go OTT on Christmas this year? Or are you wishing you could just forget it and move along into 2021? Tune in this week as Amy and Kirsty chat about the year that got mashed up in the blender without the lid on and then spat back out at us all!! Get ready for some helpful suggestions for how to make this Christmas special even though it may look different. Oh and see if you can count how many times Amy plugs the 12 Days o...
Nov 29, 2020•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week's episode is one that has been requested right from the beginning and again and again over the last few years!! Today we chat all things ADHD with Kirsty's beautiful friend and client Joanna Bailey. Joanna is a psychologist and director of Bluebird Psychology in Castle Hill, Sydney. Tune in as Joanna shares her insights and experience as someone who has ADHD and who works professionally with those who do in her practice. Be inspired and empowered as you take in all the wisdom and tips ...
Nov 22, 2020•56 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast *Trigger warning - this episode talks in depth about sexual exploitation, human trafficking and forced marriages, this episode is not suitable for children* This week we have the incredibly passionate Michelle Kerr from Eden Ministries with us. Michelle is the county manager here in Australia for Eden. Get ready to have your heart broken and then stirred into action (and have some tissues handy!) as Michelle shares story after story about the powerful work Eden are doing in 6 key cities across A...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s listener question time!! After their Today Extra interview, the girls inspired themselves to ask everyone to send in their questions. So this week's episode is for you, our amazing listeners!! There is SO much gold just waiting to be found!! Sit back, relax and enjoy as Kirsty and Amy once again blow us away with their incredible wisdom and excellent advice. We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode an...
Nov 08, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast *Trigger warning - this episode covers topics including homelessness, fleeing or living in crisis, foster care, domestic violence* It's a Bonus Episode!!! After chatting about Sanitary Products earlier in the week, Kirsty and Amy then had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful Rochelle Courtenay CEO of Share the Dignity. Be inspired as she shares the story of how this amazing charity was started. Have you heard about the It's in the Bag Campaign and wondered where it came from? Make sur...
Nov 04, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast *Disclaimer - this week the theme covers all things period related. If you feel this topic is not for you then tune in next week instead.* Join us this week as Kirsty and Amy chat about intentionalism when it comes to sanitary products. Remember that experience of rummaging through the bottom of your handbag/drawer/coat pocket hoping to find that random tampon or pad that you desperately need? Just imagine how incredible it could be to be able to access exactly what you need when you need it. Po...
Nov 01, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast Amy and Kirsty discuss the relationship between sleep and clutter. They share some findings from clinical research and a few of their own client experiences about how decluttering positively impacts our sleep. The girls have some great tips in this episode that you will not want to miss! So grab a cuppa and get ready to clear the clutter and enjoy better sleep. In this episode we: ● Share our passion for creating restful sanctuaries for our clients; ● Explain the importa...
Oct 25, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did you catch Amy and Kirsty on morning TV last week?! They appeared on Today Extra on Channel 9 in Sydney. Their interview got cut a little short leaving viewers wanting more, so they decided to take matters into their own hands to complete the interview by interviewing each other! Tune in this week as the girls share all of their amazing wisdom and clever tips along with the usual laughs and giggles... Also don't forget to please send us your questions - Kirsty and Amy can't wait to ...
Oct 18, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have a 'gunna' (going to get to) pile or piles? Those items that you want to sell but aren't quite sure where to start? Well then this episode is for you! Pop in those earbuds/airpods/headphones and soak up all the wisdom that Kirsty and Amy have to share about all things online selling. Despite the absence of their love, love, love for it, there are many gems to take away this week. Don't forget to head on over to our Facebook Community and share the biggest sized or highest priced item ...
Oct 11, 2020•38 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast This week's episode is thanks to our Facebook Community. Tune in as Kirsty and Amy discuss their guidelines for creating a functional wardrobe, with more of a focus on kids wardrobes. As always enjoy a laugh as the girls give their helpful tips and share differing opinions! In this episode we: ● Discover the many factors involved in how much clothing you need; ● Identify the impact your washing/laundry routine has on your wardrobe; ● Highlight kids wardrobes ● Encourage you to use natural limits...
Oct 04, 2020•44 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast This week's episode is one our Northern hemisphere listeners have been waiting for! Enjoy having a giggle along with Kirsty and Amy as they share your experiences and a few of their own about getting Lost in Translation, all the while hopefully bringing some clarity to your confusion. This is a funny one so be prepared for much laughter!! In this episode we: ● Attempt to translate some confusing Australian terms into American and British English ● Encourage you to ask questions and make suggesti...
Sep 27, 2020•52 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast This week we were inspired to chat about the new Netflix show ' The Home Edit '. We really enjoyed it and wanted to share with you the ways in which we are similar and how we differ. In this episode we; ● Encourage you to use this show as inspiration for decluttering; ● Challenge you to prioritise function over perfection ; ● Remind you just how different Kirsty and Amy are from each other; ● And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on y...
Sep 20, 2020•44 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast This week we were inspired to chat about the things that we need to improve upon personally. It was inspired by a comment one of Kirsty's clients made to her about how relieved she was to realise just how imperfect Kirsty was ;-) In this episode we; ● Encourage you to consider what your strengths are and what areas do you have room to improve; ● Challenge you not to beat yourself up about your room for improvement and have a laugh along with us; ● Remind you that we are just like you, more real ...
Sep 13, 2020•37 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast We have a bonus episode for you today being R U OK day here in Australia! In this episode we: ● Encourage you all ask a friend or family member if they are ok; ● Provide plenty of resources you can access if you or someone you know isn't ok; ● Chat about how Mental Health first aid has grown our knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and how we would recommend it to everyone; ● And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face....
Sep 09, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we chat to the incredible Gretchen Rubin ! Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm , The Four Tendencies , Better Than Before , and The Happiness Project . She has an enormous re...
Sep 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast This week we were inspired to chat about artwork thanks to a post in our Facebook community started by Robyn Christie! In this episode we; ● Encourage you to consider donating or selling any artwork that you no longer love or need; ● Challenge you to take a look at the art in your home with fresh eyes; ● Get expert advice from our friend, Frances Cosway from White Pebbles Interior ; ● And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face...
Aug 30, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we chat to another one of Kirsty's clients, Lois North! Lois is a wife, mum of 4 adult kids, cleaner and previous home-schooler among many other roles and talents she has. She is a wealth of wisdom and inspiration to us and we know you will be inspired by her too. In this episode Lois; ● Shares how she found us; ● Hear what her experience with working with Kirsty was actually like for her; ● Challenges you to invest in decluttering so as to save you money on a cleaner; ● Encourages hom...
Aug 23, 2020•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast ***Disclaimer this week, there is swearing and talk of trauma and squalor*** This week we chat to the formidable Sandra Pankhurst! You may have read Sandra's biography by the brilliant Sarah Krasnostein, The Trauma Cleaner , which so lovingly depicts Sandra's incredible life story. Today we focused in on Sandra's work as a cleaner for people who live in squalor and cleaning trauma scenes in houses. She is so fascinating and exemplifies her motto that 'excellence is no accident'. In this episode ...
Aug 16, 2020•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week feels like another Iso with Kirst & Ames episode! We chat about the concept of busy - we know - ironic in this season hey! In this episode we; ● Encourage you to put your needs closer to the top of your priorities; ● Ask you to consider what a full life loos like for you and your unique family; ● Challenge you to take lessons from animals; ● And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this epi...
Aug 09, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we chat about repurposing spaces and rooms for what you actually need rather than being frustrated by the lack of function in your home. In this episode we; ● Encourage you to prioritise functionality over supposed purpose of any given space or room; ● Ask you to think about what room would you add to your house if you could (inspired by Gretchen Rubin); ● Challenge you to say no as much as you can; ● And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something an...
Aug 02, 2020•33 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast This week we chat to the legendary Peter Walsh! Peter was so incredibly generous in his time with us and dropped so much GOLD, we know you will love it as much as we do. In this episode we; ● Learn Peter's story from being a teacher in Australia to sharing the TV screen with Oprah; ● Hear his heart for deep understanding of people and not just superficial tidying; ● Glean from his wisdom what changes happen in peoples heads, hearts and home when they do the deep work of decluttering; ● And so so...
Jul 26, 2020•52 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast This week we hear the stories of transformation from some of our Head, Heart and Home course participants Thank you to Karen, Deb, Felicity, Ruth, Sally & Mandy for sharing your heart for others transformation too. Join our community ● Follow us on Instagram & Facebook ● Join our Facebook group ● Leave a review on Apple Podcast ● Our website Thank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 23, 2020•27 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast This week we chat to Belinda and glean her wisdom of someone who has done our Head, Heart and Home course as well as having Kirsty come in and help her daughter declutter her room. In this episode we; ● Learn Belinda's story, how she came to become a client of The Art of Decluttering; ● How she felt investing in her daughter by having Kirsty do a kids session with her; ● Hear what changes have happened in her family because she's participated in the Head, Heart and Home course; ● And so so so so...
Jul 19, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast ** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies. We also talk over each other quite along because of the delay of our recording system** This week we chat about journals, especially as we got lots of people confused after our Old Diaries and Calendar episode a few weeks ago. In this episode we; ● Talk about how different we are in our approach to journal keeping; ● Encourage you to acknowledge if you are indeed an aspira...
Jul 12, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast ** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about getting curious and what a powerful tool it can be for self discovery on your decluttering journey. In this episode we; ● Talk about how curiosity actually helps to transform us; ● Encourage you to become a toddler again with 'but why?'; ● Challenge you to come up with your own "Pufferfish" moments and dig into why they occur; ● And so so so so muc...
Jul 05, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast ** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about old diaries and calendars and if and when we might need to keep them. In this episode we; ● Talk about the many reasons our clients have kept their old diaries and old calendars; ● Encourage you to only keep them (as a whole) for tax or legal purposes and what to do with sentimental parts of diaries and calendars; ● Challenge you to transfer the im...
Jun 28, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
