Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Deanna Yates | Professional Organizer, Decluttering Coach, Wannabe Minimalist
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Ready to finally calm the overwhelm and create a home and life you actually enjoy? The Wannabe Clutter Free podcast is here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your routines, and find freedom in the life you’re building. I’m Deanna Yates, a busy mom who knows what it’s like to juggle family, career, and the never-ending piles of stuff. From selling 80% of what we owned to travel with our toddler, to managing the daily chaos of running a home with a school-aged kid, I’ve learned that living with less isn’t about deprivation. It’s about creating more space, more peace, and more joy. Each week, I share real-life stories, simple decluttering strategies, and mindset shifts that make it easier to let go of what’s weighing you down. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests who share practical tips and fresh perspectives on minimalism, home organization, intentional living, and building habits that last. If you’re tired of feeling buried in clutter and crave a home that feels calm, welcoming, and easy to manage, this show is for you. It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, freedom, and finding space for what truly matters to you.

  1. Downsize with Purpose: How to Keep What Matters and Let Go of the Rest with Tracy Hoth

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    Downsize with Purpose: How to Keep What Matters and Let Go of the Rest with Tracy Hoth

    Feeling overwhelmed by stuff? Learn how to downsize with purpose as organizer Tracy Hoth shares practical steps to keep what matters and live a more intentional, clutter-free life. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/280⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Tracy Hoth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tracy's Momentum Builder ⁠The Organized Coach Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠ **************** What if downsizing wasn’t about “getting rid of stuff” but about creating space for the life you actually want? In this episode, host Deanna Yates chats with Tracy Hoth, a professional organizer and certified life coach, about how to downsize with purpose. Tracy shares her powerful SPACE method, mindset shifts for letting go, and the importance of having a clear vision before you even start decluttering. They also talk about navigating emotional downsizing—especially when helping aging parents or moving through big life transitions—and how to make peace with what you choose to keep or release. This is the perfect listen for anyone craving a calmer, more intentional, and clutter-free life. We Cover: Why downsizing with purpose is more freeing than restrictive Tracy’s SPACE Method for decluttering and organizing effectively How to decide what’s worth keeping (and avoid regret later) The mindset shifts that make lasting change possible How to navigate emotional clutter and family conversations Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview 00:07 – Meet Tracy Hoth: Professional Organizer & Life Coach 00:23 – What “Downsizing with Purpose” Really Means 01:41 – How to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed 02:30 – Why Sorting Comes Before Decluttering 09:19 – How to Decide What Truly Matters 13:25 – Tracy’s SPACE Method for Organizing 18:00 – How Life Stages Affect Downsizing 20:55 – Talking to Parents About Decluttering 24:23 – How Mindset Shapes Your Clutter Habits 29:41 – The Unexpected Benefits of Downsizing 31:23 – Letting Go Without Regret 36:49 – Practical Tips for Getting Started 38:21 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps **************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  2. The ‘Set It and Forget It’ Budget System for a Clutter-Free Life with the Budget Besties

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    The ‘Set It and Forget It’ Budget System for a Clutter-Free Life with the Budget Besties

    Learn how to declutter your finances with the Budget Besties’ “set it and forget it” system. Simplify your money, automate your spending, and start living intentionally, without giving up life’s little joys. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to be Bougie on a Budget at https://budgetbesties.com/deanna/ Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/279⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Shana & Vanessa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Financial Coaching for Women Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠ **************** Ever feel like you make good money but have nothing to show for it? You’re not alone. In this fun and practical episode, Deanna sits down with Vanessa and Shana, best friends and master financial coaches known as the Budget Besties, to break down their “Bougie on a Budget” system—a simple, clutter-free approach to money that works automagically. Together, they share how to create a set-it-and-forget-it budget that feels effortless, organized, and totally doable. You’ll learn how to separate your money into purposeful “buckets,” automate your spending, and finally feel in control of your finances (without cutting out your pumpkin spice lattes). Whether you’re tired of tracking every expense or want to bring the same calm to your finances that you’ve brought to your home, this conversation will show you how to make your money work for your intentional life. We Cover: Why most traditional budgets fail and what to do instead. How to build a “set it and forget it” budget that runs automagically. The five simple categories every clutter-free budget should include. A new way to look at saving, spending, and planning for life’s “expected surprises.” The mindset shift that makes managing money feel empowering (not restrictive). Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome and episode overview 02:37 – Meet Shana & Vanessa, the Budget Besties 04:00 – Why women who make good money still feel broke 06:00 – Why most budgets fail (and how to fix it) 08:30 – The “Bougie on a Budget” one-page system 13:00 – What “automagical” budgeting really looks like 16:00 – Organizing your bank accounts for effortless spending 20:30 – The curling iron story: a surprising budgeting analogy 25:00 – Modern money management tools that simplify your life 27:30 – The credit card debate: rewards vs. reality 33:00 – Compromise strategies for couples and families 37:00 – Can you really automate it and forget it? (real-life proof) 40:30 – How best friends built a business around financial freedom 43:00 – Overcoming shame and clutter (at home and with money) 46:00 – Where to find the Budget Besties and their system 50:00 – Final thoughts and a simple financial action step **************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
  3. How to Finally Get Organized (and Stay That Way) with Meggie Mangione

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    How to Finally Get Organized (and Stay That Way) with Meggie Mangione

    Tired of decluttering on repeat? Learn how to create a clutter-free home that lasts with author Meggie Mangione. Real talk, practical systems, and zero judgment for busy, modern women. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/278⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Meggie Mangione ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meggie’s Website⁠⁠⁠ Give Clutter the Middle Finger: A Chingona's Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠ **************** Are you tired of organizing the same spaces over and over again? In this episode, Deanna sits down with Meggie Mangione, author of Give Clutter the Middle Finger and creator of Organized Life Design, to talk about what it really means to get organized and how to stay that way. Meggie shares why true organization isn’t about perfection or Pinterest-worthy bins, but about creating a home that feels calm, functional, and aligned with who you are. We Cover: Why focusing on how your space feels leads to more freedom How to declutter without guilt (even sentimental stuff!) Small mindset shifts that make big organizing progress Neurodivergent-friendly strategies that actually work Using “fed-up energy” to finally make change stick Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:01 Meet Meggie Mangione 02:42 The Birth of 'Give Clutter the Middle Finger' 06:27 Decluttering During the Pandemic 09:36 The True Test of Being Organized 16:47 Minimalism and Personal Preferences 24:55 The Emotional Challenges of Closets and Keepsakes 26:16 Dealing with Guilt and Finding Donation Avenues 29:12 The Importance of Pacing Yourself with Keepsakes 30:54 The Role of Support in Organizing 33:16 Organizing for Neurodivergent Individuals 41:30 Using Fed Up Energy to Spark Change 44:42 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts **************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  4. Clutter, Self-Worth & Spiritual Freedom: Why Letting Go Heals More Than Your Home (EMPOWERING Series Pt. 9)

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    Clutter, Self-Worth & Spiritual Freedom: Why Letting Go Heals More Than Your Home (EMPOWERING Series Pt. 9)

    Does clutter make you feel guilty, drained, or “less than”? In this episode, Deanna Yates explores the deep connection between clutter, self-worth, and spiritual well-being. What you’ll hear in this episode: How clutter affects your sense of worth and self-talk Why clutter creates spiritual disconnection Mindset shifts to release guilt and shame tied to possessions A simple action step to align your home with your deeper “why” 📌 Resources Mentioned: Full show notes:⁠ ⁠⁠www.wannabeclutterfree.com/277⁠⁠ Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/⁠ Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabeminimalist⁠⁠⁠ Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a review. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Update 00:33 EMPOWERING Life Recap 02:56 The Importance of Worth and Why 09:37 Personal Story: Clutter and Motherhood 15:26 Clutter and Self-Worth Connection 24:30 Practical Guidance and Mindset Shifts 32:42 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps me create more content to inspire and motivate you to live with less. Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  5. Declutter Your Digital Life and Calm Tech Chaos with Amanda Jefferson

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    Declutter Your Digital Life and Calm Tech Chaos with Amanda Jefferson

    Discover Amanda Jefferson’s simple strategies to declutter your digital life. Learn to streamline emails, photos, and passwords with her FOCUS Method and reclaim calm, clutter-free living. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/276⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amanda Jefferson Get Amanda's Tech Survival Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Good Enough-ish Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room **************** Technology is supposed to make life easier—but often it leaves us drowning in emails, overflowing photo libraries, and password chaos. If your phone or laptop feels like a black hole, this episode is for you. I’m joined by tech and productivity coach Amanda Jefferson, who shares her Tech TRAPS framework (the five biggest digital clutter culprits) and her FOCUS Method for reducing mental load. We dive into practical tips for managing emails, organizing photos, and simplifying your digital tools. Amanda also opens up about how staying organized online helped her family navigate one of life’s toughest seasons. If you’ve been craving a calmer, clutter-free digital life, you’ll leave this episode with quick wins and inspiring new habits you can start today. We Cover: The 5 biggest Tech TRAPS causing digital chaos Amanda’s FOCUS Method to reduce overwhelm and mental load How to streamline emails, passwords, and photo libraries Why digital organization matters for your well-being and even the environment Practical tools to get your tech working for you, not against you Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome + Amanda’s intro 04:00 – What digital clutter really is 06:45 – The 5 Tech TRAPS explained 08:00 – Simple tech tips that save time instantly 10:00 – Where to start when everything feels overwhelming 12:53 – The FOCUS Method to reduce mental load 17:30 – Tackling photo overload without guilt 22:00 – How digital organization supported Amanda during her father’s illness 25:30 – The environmental cost of digital storage 28:00 – Email decluttering tips (delete vs. archive) 34:00 – Why digital clutter adds to mental load 38:00 – Amanda’s Busy Woman’s Tech Survival Guide 41:00 – Final rapid-fire Q&A with Amanda 45:00 – Outro + preview of next week with Meggie Mangione **************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  6. How to Live Clutter-Free: Your Top Questions Answered

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    How to Live Clutter-Free: Your Top Questions Answered

    Ever feel guilty letting go of things, or wonder if you’re just hiding clutter in bins? In this Q&A, Deanna Yates answers listener questions about decluttering guilt, saying no to social overload, managing digital clutter, and telling the difference between real organizing and disguised clutter. I’m answering listener questions about: Moving past guilt when letting go of items tied to money or memories Finding balance in a packed social calendar without hurting friendships Tackling digital clutter and setting boundaries with notifications Knowing the difference between organizing and simply disguising clutter 📌 Resources Mentioned: Full show notes:⁠ ⁠www.wannabeclutterfree.com/275⁠ Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wannabeclutterfree/⁠⁠ All Podcast Episodes: ⁠⁠https://wannabeclutterfree.com/posts⁠ Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabeminimalist⁠⁠ Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a review. Timestamps: 00:00: Welcome + Why I Love Q&A Episodes 01:51: Decluttering guilt: erasing history, wasting money, letting go 12:32: Saying no to social overload without losing friends 20:44: Tackling digital clutter + managing notifications 24:56: Are you really organizing or just hiding clutter? 32:02: Final thoughts + upcoming episodes Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps me create more content to inspire and motivate you to live with less. Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  7. Digital Clutter Reset: Quiet the Pings, Clear the Chaos

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    Digital Clutter Reset: Quiet the Pings, Clear the Chaos

    You don’t need more willpower, you need better defaults. This week’s Digital Clutter Reset gives you a simple, family-friendly system to cut notification noise, clean up apps, email, files, and photos, and reclaim time, energy, and sleep. What you'll learn: A clear definition of digital clutter and why it spikes stress + kills focus The six numbers to track so you can see where digital clutter is hurting you most A 7-Day Digital Clutter Reset with 5-, 15-, and 30-minute options How to make it family-proof The 7-Day Digital Clutter Reset (quick view) Day 1: Audit & Decide the Vibe Day 2: Notifications Day 3:Apps Day 4: Email Day 5: Files/Desktop Day 6: Photos Day 7: Automate & Maintain 📌 Resources Mentioned: Full show notes: ⁠www.wannabeclutterfree.com/274 Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wannabeclutterfree/⁠ All Podcast Episodes: ⁠https://wannabeclutterfree.com/podcast⁠ Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabeminimalist⁠ Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a review. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome 01:30 What counts as digital clutter 04:30 Why it overwhelms (attention, stress, sleep) 11:00 Track your numbers 17:30 7-Day Reset overview 18:00 Day 1: Audit & Decide the Vibe 20:00 Day 2: Notifications (batching/VIP) 22:00 Day 3: Apps cleanup 24:30 Day 4: Email overload relief 26:30 Day 5: Files & desktop calm 29:00 Day 6: Photo clean-up + ritual 32:00 Day 7: Automate & measure 34:30 Make it family-proof 36:30 Recap Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps me create more content to inspire and motivate you to live with less. Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  8. Let Go, Simplify & Spark Joy with KonMari Consultant Stacy Lee

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    Let Go, Simplify & Spark Joy with KonMari Consultant Stacy Lee

    Decluttering isn’t just about stuff, it’s about freedom. Certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee joins Deanna to share how letting go of clutter and guilt can spark joy, simplify your routines, and create intentional spaces that support the life you want. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/273⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Stacy Lee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stacy's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** Clutter isn’t just about the stuff piling up in your home, it’s also about the guilt, resistance, and overwhelm tied to letting go. In this uplifting conversation, professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee shares how to apply the KonMari Method to simplify your home, mindset, and lifestyle. We talk about why clutter makes us feel stuck, how small intentional steps can lead to big change, and how to reframe decluttering so it feels empowering instead of stressful. Stacy also shares inspiring client stories and practical ways to bring more joy into your everyday routines. Whether you’re battling piles of clothes, drowning in kids’ artwork, or simply craving more peace in your daily life, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to create a clutter-free home you love. We Cover: How to move past guilt and people-pleasing when letting go Why starting small makes decluttering stick Tips for creating a clutter-free home that lasts The power of gratitude and “functional joy” Real client transformations that prove simplifying is possible If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, this episode will give you the inspiration and tools you need to create a home (and a life) that truly sparks joy. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome + Fall is the perfect time to declutter 01:16 – Stacy’s journey to becoming a KonMari consultant 03:19 – Applying KonMari to both home + lifestyle 07:02 – Powerful client transformation stories 10:50 – Decluttering with kids and families 14:04 – Managing life transitions + letting go 18:50 – Embracing minimalism + finding joy 20:41 – Tackling guilt + sustainable decluttering 22:10 – Intentional living vs consumerism 27:39 – Practical decluttering tips you can start today 31:54 – Understanding “functional joy” + gratitude 36:57 – How tidying supercharges lifestyle + mindset 39:18 – Rapid-fire questions with Stacy **************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
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Ready to finally calm the overwhelm and create a home and life you actually enjoy? The Wannabe Clutter Free podcast is here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your routines, and find freedom in the life you’re building. I’m Deanna Yates, a busy mom who knows what it’s like to juggle family, career, and the never-ending piles of stuff. From selling 80% of what we owned to travel with our toddler, to managing the daily chaos of running a home with a school-aged kid, I’ve learned that living with less isn’t about deprivation. It’s about creating more space, more peace, and more joy. Each week, I share real-life stories, simple decluttering strategies, and mindset shifts that make it easier to let go of what’s weighing you down. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests who share practical tips and fresh perspectives on minimalism, home organization, intentional living, and building habits that last. If you’re tired of feeling buried in clutter and crave a home that feels calm, welcoming, and easy to manage, this show is for you. It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, freedom, and finding space for what truly matters to you.

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