Cassandra Aarssen

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  1. Fix Your Love Life Now: Discover Your Attachment Style | Clutterbug Podcast #324

    5D AGO

    Fix Your Love Life Now: Discover Your Attachment Style | Clutterbug Podcast #324

    Hey Clutterbugs! We’re diving deep into the world of attachment styles! If you’ve ever felt stuck in relationships, struggled with setting boundaries, or wondered why therapy hasn’t been enough to heal your emotional wounds (hi, it’s me 🙋‍♀️), this episode is about to blow your mind. I’m joined by Thais Gibson, founder of the Personal Development School and a leading expert in attachment theory, subconscious reprogramming, and emotional healing. She’s here to help us understand how our childhood experiences shape the way we connect with others, and how we can rewire those patterns to feel more secure, confident, and connected in all areas of life. We talk about: 💡 What attachment styles are and how they impact your relationships, friendships, and even your career 😱 Why I’m a Fearful Avoidant (it’s the rarest attachment style!) and how it’s shaped my relationships 🛠️ Practical tools to heal attachment wounds and become securely attached in 90 days 💬 How attachment styles show up in everyday life—at work, in friendships, and even in your clutter habits ❤️ Why learning to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and trust others is the key to emotional freedom If you’ve ever thought: Why am I so anxious in relationships? Why do I push people away when they get too close? Why do I feel stuck in push-pull patterns? What’s my attachment style? This episode is for YOU! Thais offers a clear, compassionate, and actionable roadmap to help you heal your attachment wounds, overcome relationship anxiety, and reprogram your subconscious mind for healthier, more secure relationships. 💬 Let me know your attachment style! Did you resonate with Fearful Avoidant, Anxious Attachment, Dismissive Avoidant, or Secure Attachment? Share your thoughts with me on Instagram or in the comments. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Take Thais’s Attachment Style Quiz and discover your attachment style: personaldevelopmentschool.com Learn more about Thais’s 90-Day Rewiring Program and access her courses: personaldevelopmentschool.com ✨ Don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review! If you loved this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it—you might just change their life. Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #AttachmentStyles #AttachmentTheory #FearfulAvoidant #AnxiousAttachment #DismissiveAvoidant #SecureAttachment #EmotionalHealing #SubconsciousReprogramming #RelationshipAnxiety #Boundaries #EmotionalHealth #SelfAwareness #PersonalDevelopment #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #RelationshipAdvice #SelfGrowth #TraumaHealing #InnerWork #OvercomeBurnout #EmotionalWellness #AttachmentHealing #TherapyTools #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #Clutterbug #ClutterbugPodcast #ThaisGibson #HomeOrganization #PersonalDevelopmentSchool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m
  2. Self Care is a Scam! | Clutterbug Podcast #323

    APR 27

    Self Care is a Scam! | Clutterbug Podcast #323

    Hey Clutterbug! Still exhausted even after self-care? That's because it's a scam! If you're feeling frustrated, tired, lonely, and in over your head with housework, I've got you. We’ve all heard: “Put your own oxygen mask on first.” In an emergency, yes—absolutely. But when that metaphor becomes your whole approach to life, it can quietly teach you that survival is a solo sport. If you’re overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and trying to do everything alone, this conversation will help you build healthier boundaries and stronger support systems—without guilt. Today we’re unpacking the two extremes that leave so many of us burnt out and lonely: 1. giving until you’re empty, and 2. protecting your peace so hard you end up isolated. The middle ground is interdependence: a place where care is shared over time—without keeping score and without one person carrying the whole load. We’ll talk about the four real-life relational skills this takes, the ones no one teaches us. Plus, two practical tools to help you build towards balance: 1) Chris Guillebeau’s “8th day of the week” exercise 2) The 3-3-3 method If you’ve been thinking: “Why am I STILL tired?” this episode is for you. Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #selfcare #burnout #boundaries #support #guilt #interdependence #mutualaid #emotional #exhaustion #anxiety #timeanxiety #momburnout #3-3-3method #homeorganization #chrisguillebeau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  3. Why You Keep Buying Stuff: The Reward Behind Thrifting, Yard Sales, and Impulse Buys | Clutterbug Podcast #322

    APR 20

    Why You Keep Buying Stuff: The Reward Behind Thrifting, Yard Sales, and Impulse Buys | Clutterbug Podcast #322

    Hey Clutterbugs! Decluttering, overconsumption, and dopamine: why getting stuff for free, thrifting, dumpster diving, yard sales, and “treat yourself” shopping can feel addictive. Today, we’re talking about controlling the clutter we bring into our home. If you’re stuck in the thrill of the hunt, impulse buying, or accepting hand-me-downs you don’t need, this episode breaks down the brain science and the emotional triggers behind clutter. I’m sharing my ABCs of Clutter—the 3 ways clutter enters your home: Acquiring (free stuff), Buying (shopping for a dopamine hit), and Consenting (letting other people store things at your place). I’m talking about the real reason the hunt feels so good (anticipation dopamine vs possession dopamine), why instant gratification keeps us scrolling and spending, and how loneliness, boredom, stress, and overwhelm can push us into overconsumption. Then I’ll show you how to fight back with practical “dopamine hacks” that make decluttering easier, simple boundaries that create friction before you buy, and a 7-day Stuff Hangover Detox you can do with me; it starts with identifying the emotion that starts the scroll (or the shop), unsubscribing from shopping triggers, donating one bag of “free” items, setting a container limit, getting an earned-dopamine win by clearing a surface, doing a no-buy day, and practicing urge surfing instead of shopping. Plus: an easy decluttering task you can do while you listen for fast progress with minimal regret. If you’ve ever thought, “But it was free!” or “I deserve a little treat,” and then felt crushed by the clutter afterward, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Let’s get to the root, stop the intake, and make your home feel lighter again. Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #Decluttering #DeclutterYourHome #Clutter #Minimalism #SimpleLiving #Overconsumption #NoBuy #NoSpendChallenge #ImpulseBuying #ShoppingAddiction #RetailTherapy #Dopamine #DopamineDetox #InstantGratification #MindsetShift #Habits #EmotionalSpending #Budgeting #FrugalLiving #Thrifting #YardSaleFinds #BuyNothing #FreeStuff #HandMeDowns #Donation #OrganizingTips #HomeOrganization #DeclutterChallenge #StuffHangover #UrgeSurfing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  4. Keep Your Home Clean & Tidy 24/7 with this ONE SECRET! | Clutterbug Podcast #320

    APR 6

    Keep Your Home Clean & Tidy 24/7 with this ONE SECRET! | Clutterbug Podcast #320

    Decluttering, organizing, and building habits that stick — today I’m talking with Gretchen Rubin (author of The Happiness Project and The Four Tendencies) about why clutter keeps coming back, how to finally follow through, and how to get your home under control for good. If you struggle to start, procrastinate, or can’t maintain a tidy house, this episode will change how you see your expectations, yourself, and the systems you use. Gretchen Rubin is one of my biggest heroes. Her work changed my life when I was drowning, and in this conversation we go deep on the ideas that help you actually do the thing. Maintenance sometimes feels like the hardest part of home management, and that’s what we tackle in this episode. Gretchen breaks down The Four Tendencies (Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, Rebel) and explains how she discovered this framework by noticing a simple pattern: the same person can do something effortlessly in one context and feel totally stuck in another. We talk about what it means to meet or resist outer expectations (deadlines, other people) vs inner expectations (the promises you make to yourself)—and why that difference matters so much when you’re trying to declutter or keep up with everyday housework. You’ll hear why I’m an Obliger (and how outer accountability helped me grow my business), how to “speak someone’s language” instead of trying to force your system onto them, and why Rebels often feel trapped by routines—even the ones they choose. We also dig into something I’m obsessed with right now: the perfectionism/procrastination loop that keeps people stuck, and my approach to breaking through the roadblock so you can finally get momentum. We cover Obliger Rebellion—that moment when you’ve been giving and giving… and suddenly you go nuclear. If you’ve ever snapped, quit, cut someone off, or hit a breaking point that felt like it came out of nowhere, Gretchen’s explanation will make you feel seen (and give you a better way forward). If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do . . . I just can’t make myself do it,” this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ For more with Gretchen Rubin, please visit https://gretchenrubin.com/ And here is the direct link for Clutterbug's collaboration with Gretchen: https://gretchenrubin.com/move-26-in-26-with-clutterbug/ Gretchen's photo by Allie Coyle #clutterbug #podcast #ClutterbugPodcast #CasAarssen #GretchenRubin #TheFourTendencies #FourTendencies #HappinessProject #Decluttering #DeclutterYourHome #HomeOrganization #OrganizingTips #GetOrganized #OrganizedHome #Clutter #ClutterFree #HouseholdManagement #HomeManagement #CleaningMotivation #Habits #HabitBuilding #FollowThrough #Procrastination #Perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection #Accountability #OuterAccountability #Obliger #RebelTendency #Questioner #Upholder #ExecutiveFunction #Productivity #Motivation #Expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m
  5. Move Happier: What’s Your “Organizing Style?” Gretchen Rubin on the Clutterbug Podcast

    APR 19 ·  BONUS

    Move Happier: What’s Your “Organizing Style?” Gretchen Rubin on the Clutterbug Podcast

    I talk with professional organizer Cassandra Aarssen, creator of the viral Clutterbug “Organizing Styles” (Bee, Butterfly, Ladybug, Cricket). In her work, she sees the same problem over and over: people can get organized, but they can’t keep it that way. We explore why—and how the Four Tendencies can help. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.

    46 min
  6. Late to Your Life? You Need Less Friction | Clutterbug Podcast #321

    APR 13

    Late to Your Life? You Need Less Friction | Clutterbug Podcast #321

    Hey Clutterbugs! I fall off my routines hard, and in this episode I’m getting real about why I can’t follow through . . . and how to fix it. If you’re trying to stop procrastinating, get organized, and actually stick to habits, this conversation will change how you start your day. I’m joined by Amy Landino (author of Good Morning, Good Life) to talk about morning routines, sleep, motivation, accountability, and follow-through, especially when you know what to do but keep renegotiating the deal with yourself. We dig into how friction derails not just your mornings but your days, and how to build tiny systems that make success inevitable. In this episode, we cover why motivation is fleeting and how to stop letting your phone (email, news, scrolling) hijack your day. And I know I talk about vision boards all the time, but what if they lead to the trick that gets you out of bed and ready for your day more excited than ever? If you’ve been feeling behind, scattered, or stuck in “I’ll start tomorrow,” press play! Want to get organized? Learn  6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel:  @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ For more from Amy Landino: https://www.goodmorninggoodlife.com #clutterbug #podcast #ClutterbugPodcast #CasAarssen #AmyLandino #GoodMorningGoodLife #MorningRoutine #EveningRoutine #SleepRoutine #BetterSleep #HealthyHabits #HabitBuilding #FollowThrough #SelfDiscipline #Motivation #Procrastination #PhoneAddiction #Doomscrolling #DigitalDetox #TimeManagement #Productivity #Mindset #SelfTrust #Accountability #Boundaries #NonNegotiables #LessFriction #PersonalDevelopment #SelfHelpBooks #GoalSetting #VisionBoard #StartSmall #TinyHabits #ProgressNotPerfection #GetOrganized #HomeOrganization #Decluttering #RoutineReset #BusyMomLife #WorkingMom #WomenInBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  7. Japanese Organizing that WORKS (Even With ADHD) | Clutterbug Podcast #317

    MAR 16

    Japanese Organizing that WORKS (Even With ADHD) | Clutterbug Podcast #317

    Hey Clutterbugs! Let’s stop making piles and use tiny 1% changes to organize our homes without overwhelm. In this podcast, we’re using Japanese organizing ideas (Kaizen, 5S, Wabi-Sabi, “Mottainai”) to declutter, build simple systems, and keep the house tidy longer. And we’re doing this together (not in a “make 47 piles and cry about it for 60 days” way). This is a mini‑challenge episode where you make tiny micro improvements while you listen . . . and end the podcast feeling weirdly proud of yourself.We’re talking:Kaizen: small steps that actually add up (especially for ADHD brains)Why pulling everything out is a trap (and what to do instead)The “don’t go on Amazon for bins” rule (you know who you are)The 5S system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) — Toyota vibes, but for your houseMottainai (“what a waste”): the guilt-free decluttering mindset shiftWabi-Sabi organizing: good‑enough systems that are easy to maintainLet’s get to it! Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #adhdorganization #adhdhome #kaizen #homeorganization #decluttering #homehacks #cleaningmotivation #habitsthatchangeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  8. Why Your Space Won't Stay Tidy (and The Fix) | Clutterbug Podcast #318

    MAR 23

    Why Your Space Won't Stay Tidy (and The Fix) | Clutterbug Podcast #318

    Hey Clutterbugs! Today, I’ll help you declutter, clear your kitchen counters, and build simple home organization systems that actually stay tidy. You’re not messy, you just organize differently! Together, we’ll find the system that fits your brain: I’ll show you how to read your clutter as feedback, and your life will change. In this episode, we’re getting super practical: we’re going to work backwards from your clutter to figure out why your house keeps getting messy, and what to change so it finally feels easier to maintain. We’ll talk about: - Why organization is not one-size-fits-all (and why “traditional” systems fail so many of us) - How to read the mess as feedback (not judgment) and “debug” your home - Building systems for your worst-day self, not your Pinterest best day - And the three biggest breakdowns that keep homes messy Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #adhdorganization #organizingtips #homeorganization #decluttering #homehacks #lifehacks #lifelessons #organizingsystems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
  9. Declutter to Fit the Life You Want (Tough Love with Peter Walsh) | Clutterbug Podcast #314

    FEB 23

    Declutter to Fit the Life You Want (Tough Love with Peter Walsh) | Clutterbug Podcast #314

    Decluttering, home organization, and clutter psychology—organizing expert (and MY HERO!) Peter Walsh (Clean Sweep, Space Invaders) joins me to talk about why clutter isn’t about the stuff and how overconsumption keeps our homes overwhelmed. If you’re stuck in perfectionism, struggling with the mental load, or feeling guilt about waste and donations, this episode will help you declutter with clarity and confidence. AND I tried to only fan girl a little bit!Peter shares what he’s learned after 20+ years of helping people and opening over 10,000 boxes of clutter on Space Invaders, including why real change comes from addressing the story behind the stuff—not buying better organizing products.We discuss: The link between clutter and consumption/coveting Why decluttering isn’t an event—it’s a mindset and process The key question: What do I want from my life, and what do I want from this room? Practical starting points (5 items a day, trash bag tango, reverse coat hanger trick) Storage solutions vs the reality of space limits How to avoid rushing people through change (intention vs impact) You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ Peter's Website: https://peterwalshdesign.com/ #Clutterbug #PeterWalsh #Decluttering #HomeOrganization #OrganizingTips #ClutterFree #DeclutterYourHome #ClutterPsychology #Minimalism #Overconsumption #NoBuy #LowBuy #ShoppingAddiction #MentalLoad #Overwhelmed #Perfectionism #CleaningMotivation #SpaceInvaders #CleanSweep #OrganizedHome #SimpleLiving #MindsetShift #HomeDeclutter #ReduceStress #StopBuying #Consumerism #FamilyOrganization #ADHDOrganization #StorageSolutions #HoardingHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 17m
  10. Why Clutter Helps (and What to Do About It) | Clutterbug Podcast #319

    MAR 30

    Why Clutter Helps (and What to Do About It) | Clutterbug Podcast #319

    Hey Clutterbugs! Today, I’m breaking down how your clutter is HELPING you. It's why clutter keeps coming back and why you feel stuck organizing (on top of ADHD, burnout, perfectionism, and overwhelm). If you’ve tried every organizing system and still can’t keep up, this episode will help you understand what your clutter is doing for you (other than making you feel bad about yourself).In this episode, I’m diving into teleology (don’t worry, you can forget the word after, and I can’t pronounce it either), which is just a fancy way of asking: What purpose is this mess serving right now? Because clutter isn’t random, sometimes it’s protecting you from decisions, emotions, conflict, perfectionism, or even visibility.I’ll walk you through the seven most common “jobs” clutter does (like decision freezing and identity preservation), then we’ll do a quick exercise to uncover what your own clutter is helping you with. Finally, I’ll give you practical replacement strategies, and one 10-minute action you can do in the next 24 hours to create real momentum.If you’re ready to stop the shame spiral and start using strategies that match your brain, let’s go! Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #decluttering #organizing #homeorganization #clutter #whyimstuck #adhd #adhdorganizing #executivefunction #overwhelmed #burnoutrecovery #mentalhealth #teleology #decisionfatigue #perfectionism #productivity #habits #homereset #motivation #organizingtips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  11. I Stopped Rescuing Everyone . . . and My House Got Better | Clutterbug Podcast #316

    MAR 9

    I Stopped Rescuing Everyone . . . and My House Got Better | Clutterbug Podcast #316

    Hey Clutterbugs! People pleasing, mental load, and mom burnout are a direct route to clutter, resentment, and overwhelm. If you feel like you do everything (cleaning, chores, meals, schedules, emotional labor), I’m going to show you how to stop over-functioning so your kids and partner finally step up.Today, I’m talking with JoAnn Crohn (No Guilt Mom) about boundaries, emotional regulation, and why “it’s easier if I do it myself” is a little lie we tell ourselves.I also break down what people-pleasing looks like inside a home (rescuing, perfectionism, avoiding “nagging”), what it leads to, and how to build household systems that don’t depend on me, or you, doing everything.In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to spot people-pleasing at home (and why it creates clutter + burnout)- How to reduce the mental load and stop being the household manager- What boundaries actually sound like with kids and your spouse (and what to do when they push back)- Why letting your family struggle a little builds competence and confidence- JoAnn’s Lotus Framework + “mind-body-unicorn time” (so you have a life outside the house)- How to create home systems everyone can follow, not just you You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ For more from JoAnn: https://www.noguiltmom.com/ #PeoplePleasing #MentalLoad #MomBurnout #Boundaries #EmotionalLabor #Resentment #OverwhelmedMom #FamilyChores #HouseholdManagement #HomeOrganization #Decluttering #OrganizingTips #Clutterbug #EmotionalRegulation #NoGuiltMom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m
  12. How Owning LESS Means Loving MORE | Clutterbug Podcast #312

    FEB 9

    How Owning LESS Means Loving MORE | Clutterbug Podcast #312

    Hey Clutterbugs! Today, I’m speaking with Joshua Becker (Becoming Minimalist) about minimalism vs decluttering, the mental load of stuff, and how owning less can help you love more and make an impact in the world, while reducing overwhelm and creating a simpler home (all without chasing a minimalist aesthetic).Joshua shares the moment minimalism “clicked” for him: cleaning out the garage while his five-year-old son asked him to play—and realizing possessions weren’t just neutral . . . they were actively stealing his time, energy, and joy. We dig into the philosophy behind minimalism (hint: it’s not about a certain number of plates), the Becker Method for decluttering with momentum, and what to do when you’re stuck in guilt about donating, recycling, or throwing things away.We also talk about the “just-in-case” mindset, why keeping trash in your house doesn’t save it from the landfill, and the categories almost everyone has too much of—hello duplicates and clothes! Plus, Joshua opens up about his new book Uncluttered Faith, the spiritual benefits of owning less, and what it looks like when decluttering frees you up to help others for real. You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ For more from Joshua: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/becoming-minimalist-start-here/ And check out his book, Uncluttered Faith, out February 10, 2026! #clutterbug #podcast #JoshuaBecker #BecomingMinimalist #Minimalism #MinimalistLifestyle #Decluttering #DeclutterYourHome #DeclutteringTips #HomeOrganization #OrganizingTips #SimplifyYourLife #IntentionalLiving #MentalLoad #Overwhelmed #ClutterFree #DeclutterChallenge #DonateDontDump #DeclutteringMotivation #UnclutteredFaith #FaithAndMinimalism #SimpleLiving #LessStuffMoreLife #MindsetShift #HomeDeclutter #CapsuleWardrobe #DeclutterClothes #ReduceStress #Productivity #PersonalGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  13. Decluttering And Death: Cleaning Out My Grandma's Condo (What No One Tells You) | Clutterbug Podcast #315

    MAR 2

    Decluttering And Death: Cleaning Out My Grandma's Condo (What No One Tells You) | Clutterbug Podcast #315

    Hey Clutterbugs! Decluttering after death, estate clean out reality, and how to deal with inherited clutter . . . today I’m sharing what it was really like to clear out my grandmother’s condo. But this matters before you find yourself in the situation I did too: the same “what’s important vs what’s just stuff?” problem is why our homes get cluttered, our decision fatigue skyrockets, and letting go feels impossible. Two years after my grandma passed, we did the final clear-out, and the shocking part was this: we didn’t know what mattered because we didn’t know the stories. Everything just looked like “stuff,” and it completely paralyzed us. I’m also joined by Nick Fox, the creator behind “millennial inheritance” videos where people share the wild things families are left to triage after a loved one passes. These are important conversations to have, and I’m hoping this podcast will give you a roadmap for doing so. We talk about:- Why estate cleanouts can take months (or years)- Grief + decision fatigue + guilt (and how to break the freeze)- The difference between value and meaning (hello, my chipped mug moment)- Legacy Lists (Matt Paxton’s idea): 5 items + the story behind them- Conversations to have now so your family isn’t left guessing later You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ And you can find Nick on all platforms @NickFoxRadio #clutterbug #podcast #declutter #clutter #decluttering #organization #minimalism #estatesale #inheritance #swedishdeathcleaning #sentimentalclutter #grief #NickFox #MillenialInheritance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  14. End Arguments Over Housework: Decluttering Systems that Reduce Resentment | Clutterbug Podcast #313

    FEB 16

    End Arguments Over Housework: Decluttering Systems that Reduce Resentment | Clutterbug Podcast #313

    Hey Clutterbugs! Decluttering your home, reducing the mental load, and stopping fights about housework starts with better home organization systems and clearer communication. In today’s episode, I’m sharing practical decluttering tips, family organizing systems, and relationship communication tools to reduce resentment, so that you don’t need a “perfect” house, just one that supports you. Ever thought, “Why am I the only one who notices the mess?” This episode is for you. I’m breaking down the truth nobody says out loud: your home setup is often half the problem, and the other half is the way we talk about chores, clutter, and what we actually need underneath the tasks. I’m borrowing ideas from the Gottman Method (think “bids for connection” and why it’s never really about the dishes) and applying them to your home so you can reduce conflict, lower stress, and feel like a team again. We’ll do a quick “resentment brain dump,” figure out what’s a system problem vs a communication problem, and build simple, realistic solutions that work for your whole family. You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #Clutterbug #Decluttering #HomeOrganization #OrganizingSystems #FamilyOrganization #MentalLoad #InvisibleLabor #MarriageTips #RelationshipAdvice #GottmanMethod #CommunicationSkills #IStatements #StopNagging #MomLife #ParentingHacks #HouseholdManagement #ChoreSystems #DeclutterYourHome #DeclutteringTips #CleaningMotivation #Overwhelmed #StressFreeHome #HomeSystems #ADHDHome #OrganizedHome #MinimalismMindset #Boundaries #FamilyMeeting #PaperworkOrganization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  15. Declutter, Decorate, and Design Your Dream Life | Clutterbug Podcast #311

    FEB 2

    Declutter, Decorate, and Design Your Dream Life | Clutterbug Podcast #311

    Hey Clutterbugs! Today, Sabrina Soto and I are chatting decluttering, interior design tips, and intentional living hacks to create a home you’re proud of, without perfectionism, overwhelm, or a massive budget.Let’s make your home feel like a sanctuary, boost your self-esteem, and design a life that actually supports your nervous system. Sabrina’s origin story is WILD (yes, it starts with a burrito and ends with her finding an HGTV job on Craigslist at 4am), and it turns into the best reminder: you don’t have to be ready or perfect—you just have to start.We get into the real connection between your home and your life: how clutter drags your energy down, why “a clean home” isn’t vanity (it’s self-worth), and how small changes, like creating simple “vignettes,” setting up visual cue zones (smoothie bar, coffee bar, cleaning caddy, workout corner), and refreshing a space with a pillow or lamp—can change how you feel every single day. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed to have people over, overwhelmed by your kitchen, or like your bedroom is anything but a sanctuary, this one is for you. You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ Sabrina's website: https://sabrinasoto.com/ #clutterbug #podcast #decluttering #declutteringtips #homeorganization #homeorganizing #intentionalliving #interiordesign #interiordesigntips #homemakeover #clutter #clutterfree #clutterandmentalhealth #selfesteem #kitchendeclutter #bedroomsanctuary #nervoussystemregulation #decorateonabudget #clutterbug #SabrinaSoto #HGTV #TheSabrinaSotoShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
  16. It's NOT Laziness. Perfectionism is Keeping You Stuck. | Clutterbug Podcast #310

    JAN 26

    It's NOT Laziness. Perfectionism is Keeping You Stuck. | Clutterbug Podcast #310

    Hey Clutterbugs! Decluttering motivation, cleaning tips, and how to stop perfectionism paralysis—today I’m breaking down why you feel stuck in clutter and how to finally get your home organized.If you’re overwhelmed by mess, doom piles/doom boxes, clutter anxiety, or you keep procrastinating because it won’t be “perfect,” this episode will help you start (and finish) in just 5 minutes.Today we’re talking about radical exposure to “good enough” (aka doing it a little messy on purpose) so you can break the perfectionism cycle and actually make progress. Because “later, when I can do it right” is how clutter wins.I’m also sharing what happened during our Take Your House Back all-day declutter live… including the moment I totally hit a wall emotionally. But the real point of this episode isn’t the tears, it’s the breakthrough: the reason so many of us stay stuck isn’t laziness, it’s the fear of doing it wrong. Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ Seana episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idnl9vmrEHM #decluttering #clutterbug #organization #homeorganization #cleaningmotivation #declutteryourhome #minimalism #messyhouse #overwhelmed #perfectionism #productivity #adhdorganization #motivation #tidying #home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  17. Declutter Like a Boss: Set Rules, Get Organized, Feel Lighter | Clutterbug Podcast #307

    JAN 5

    Declutter Like a Boss: Set Rules, Get Organized, Feel Lighter | Clutterbug Podcast #307

    Hey Clutterbugs! It’s time for some decluttering motivation, organizing tips, and a step-by-step January roadmap so you can stop feeling behind and start taking action fast. Happy New Year, friends. Ready for a little tough love Cas (with love)? We’re not doing the “new year, new you” pressure spiral, and we are not making a giant, unrealistic plan for all of 2026. We’re using January as a container and focusing on one small doable decision that you can repeat—because that’s how real change sticks. I’m also introducing what I’m calling the Boss Rule. If you have to negotiate with an item—debate it, justify it, imagine a future version of you who finally fixes it, paints it, returns it, uses it, or finds the “perfect system”—that item is breaking the rule. You’re the CEO of your home. You don’t negotiate with clutter.   #declutter #decluttering #homeorganization #homeorganizing #cleaningmotivation #januaryreset #newyearreset #lifelessons #mindset #newyearmotivation #productivity #toughlove #selfimprovement #declutteringtips #homehacks #clutterbug   Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  18. The Real Reason You Have No Energy - and How to Fix It (Tonight) | Clutterbug Podcast #309

    JAN 19

    The Real Reason You Have No Energy - and How to Fix It (Tonight) | Clutterbug Podcast #309

    Hey Clutterbugs! Sleep tips, insomnia help, and circadian rhythm science, oh my! Today, we’re breaking down why you can’t sleep and how to fix your schedule for better energy and a better life. I’m talking to Dr. Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor, about chronotypes (early bird vs night owls…and a sneaky anxious chronotype that just might be mine), melatonin and supplement stacks, and practical tips that actually work.If you’ve been laying awake, waking up at 3am, or feeling tired no matter how long you sleep, this one could change your life. You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clutterbug.me/ Don't forget to check out Dr. Breus's quiz at https://www.chronoquiz.com/ #clutterbug #podcast #goodsleep #productivity #lifehack #homeorganizing #motivation #burnout #adhd #lifelessons #melatonin #findingbalance #sleep #relax #sleepquality #energy #sleeptips #thesleepdoctor #chronotype Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m
  19. Your Worth Isn’t Productivity: Burnout, Boundaries, and the Good-Enough (Amazing) Life | Clutterbug Podcast #308

    JAN 16

    Your Worth Isn’t Productivity: Burnout, Boundaries, and the Good-Enough (Amazing) Life | Clutterbug Podcast #308

    Hey Clutterbugs! Today, I’m talking about burnout, ADHD overwhelm, and real-life productivity in this episode, and I’m giving you a permission slip, signed by my wonderful guest, to stop treating your worth like it’s tied to your to-do list. I’m joined by the hilarious, wildly honest Anna Pryz (aka the “it’s called manifesting/vacuum lady”), and we get into what it looks like to choose boundaries and opt out of pressure, all while moving your life forward. We talk about the all-or-nothing mindset and why “do it shi**y” can be the most powerful mental health tool for perfectionists. If you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, living in chaos, or trying to get organized with ADHD (without becoming a minimalist or following directions like a robot), this one will feel like a deep exhale.   #declutter #goodenough #homeorganization #homeorganizing #motivation #burnout #adhd #lifelessons #boundaries #findingbalance #productivity #relax #selfimprovement #authenticity #homehacks #clutterbug #perfectionism   Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  20. It’s Tough Love Declutter Time - Grab a Trash Bag | Clutterbug Podcast # 297

    10/27/2025

    It’s Tough Love Declutter Time - Grab a Trash Bag | Clutterbug Podcast # 297

    If you’re tired of clutter, chaos, and holiday stress, this tough-love decluttering pep talk is for you. I’m sharing how I finally stopped blaming myself for the mess and started getting mad at the real problem — the stuff stealing my space, time, and peace. In this episode, I talk about what it really takes to get ruthless with your home, set boundaries before the holidays hit, and finally break free from guilt, shame, and “what-ifs.” You’ll learn how to declutter fast, say no without feeling bad, and make room for the things (and people) that actually matter. I’m also diving into how to simplify Halloween, prepare for Christmas early, and protect your energy during the busiest season of the year — all while keeping your home calm, cozy, and clutter-free. If you’re ready to take control, ditch the overwhelm, and fall back in love with your home, grab a trash bag and let’s do this together.     You can find more Clutterbug content here: Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/   #clutterbug #motivation #toughlove #declutter #decluttermotivation #motivation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
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