Cassandra Aarssen

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Episodes

  1. Confession: I’ve Been Decluttering Wrong in My Own Marriage | Clutterbug Episode #348

    5d ago

    Confession: I’ve Been Decluttering Wrong in My Own Marriage | Clutterbug Episode #348

    Is your family sabotaging your decluttering, or are you the problem? Here’s how to declutter with your spouse, kids or roommates without fights, resentment or rebuying the stuff you tossed. Hey Clutterbugs! I have a confession. I’m a professional organizer, and for years I’ve been decluttering my husband’s stuff without asking him. Joe has bought the same can opener five times because I keep getting rid of it, and don’t get me started on the bread knife I didn’t know existed. So for the first time in 20 years, Joe and I decluttered together. He picked, I picked, and we agreed on things together. It turned into couples therapy and a romance novel in one. I can't wait for you to see the video on my main YouTube page in a couple weeks, but here's a sneak peek for all my Podcast listeners :) Want to be on the show? Talk to Cas here: https://clutterbug.com/TalkToCas Thank you to my show sponsors: Cozy Earth - http://www.cozyearth.com 1-800-GOT-JUNK - http://www.1800gotjunk.com 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: http://www.youtube.com/@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 #declutter #decluttering #familydeclutter #declutteringwithkids #declutteringtips #organizing #homeorganization #minimalism #clutterbugmethod #familydynamics #therapy #selfhelp #melrobbinspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. She Kept These Boots for 15 Years (then one move changed everything) | Clutterbug Episode #347

    Oct 12

    She Kept These Boots for 15 Years (then one move changed everything) | Clutterbug Episode #347

    Struggling to declutter things that make you feel guilty, ashamed or bad about yourself? Hey Clutterbugs! Today we’re talking about emotional clutter and how to finally let go of the “bully” items in your home: the shoes that hurt, the clothes that don’t fit, the expensive stuff you never use and the gifts you feel guilty getting rid of. A few weeks ago, someone called into Talk to Cas about a pair of high-heel boots she loved, and then broke both ankles before she got to wear them again. Fifteen years later, every time she saw those boots she felt guilt, shame and sadness. She called them her bully boots. And you guys… we ALL have bully boots. I’m sharing my own bullies (hello, little red sweaters and stupid, stupid sourdough stencils 😩), how to spot the stuff in your house that’s quietly making you feel terrible, and how to stand up to it . . . even if you’re a total people pleaser like me. 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: https://www.youtube.com/@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 #declutter #decluttering #emotionalclutter #declutteringtips #letgo #organizing #adhd #bullies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. The 5 Step Trick That Makes Procrastination Impossible | Clutterbug Episode #345

    Sep 28

    The 5 Step Trick That Makes Procrastination Impossible | Clutterbug Episode #345

    Hey Clutterbugs! Want to know how to stop procrastinating and finally start the things you keep putting off, from decluttering your house to chasing a big dream? In this episode, I sit down with Dana K. White, author of Procrastinators Get Stuff Done and creator of the No Mess Method, to break down her simple five-step anti-procrastination process for overcoming overwhelm, one tiny step at a time. Dana taught hundreds of thousands of people to declutter without making a bigger mess, and now she's turned the same approach on procrastination. We talk about why we really put things off, why "make a plan" is step four and not step one, and why so many of us spiral into research mode instead of taking action. I also get real about the book edits I've been avoiding, and we try the method on my own manuscript live. I'll also tell you the story of how I went from "this system will never work for me" to full-blown Dana K. White believer. Procrastinators Get Stuff Done comes out October 6th, and you can pre-order at danakwhite.com/procrastinate, where the pre-order bonuses include strategy sessions working through real projects! Thank you to my show sponsors: Cozy Earth: http://cozyearth.com/clutterbug 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: https://www.youtube.com/@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 #danakwhite #nomessmethod #procrastination #stopprocrastinating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. I Was Told I Was "Too Much" My Whole Life — Turns Out That Was the Point. Here's Why. | Clutterbug Episode #346

    Oct 5

    I Was Told I Was "Too Much" My Whole Life — Turns Out That Was the Point. Here's Why. | Clutterbug Episode #346

    Hey Clutterbugs! You know what we don’t talk about enough? ADHD success stories. We need to hear more about building a business (or a life!) when traditional productivity advice just doesn't work for our brains. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ari Scott — ADHD entrepreneur coach, founder of The ADHD Entrepreneur, and someone who I immediately clocked as "my flavor of weird" the second we met — to talk about working with your ADHD brain instead of against it. Ari was expelled from school at 16, got fired from five jobs, and stumbled into ADHD entrepreneurship coaching almost by accident after a conversation during COVID changed everything. We get real about the shared backstory a lot of us don't talk about — the shame, the self-diagnosis debate, the "too intelligent to have ADHD" dismissals — and how reframing failure completely changed both of our trajectories. If you've ever been told you're "too much," this conversation is a reminder that the things people called your flaws might actually be exactly what makes you unstoppable. Follow Ari on Instagram @the_adhd_entrepreneur, and check the link in her bio for her free masterclass, Starter Kit, and Accelerator program for ADHD entrepreneurs. Thank you to my show sponsors: 1-800-Got-Junk - https://1800gotjunk.com/ Caraway - http://carawayhome.com/CLUTTERBUG10 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: https://www.youtube.com/@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 #ariscott #adhd #creativity #entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Hack Your Home: Netflix Star Jess Banks on Storage Hacks & Why Your House Isn't Designed for You | Clutterbug Episode #344

    Sep 21

    Hack Your Home: Netflix Star Jess Banks on Storage Hacks & Why Your House Isn't Designed for You | Clutterbug Episode #344

    Looking for small space storage hacks and home organization ideas that actually make sense for how you live? In this episode, I sit down with Jess Banks — robotics engineer, furniture designer, and star of Netflix's Hack Your Home — to talk about why homes fail us, and the small, genius hacks that can fix it. Jess has an insane background — physics, robotics, running her own kinetic furniture company — and she brings all of it to how she thinks about storage and space. We get into why "messy" isn't actually a character flaw (it's just a mismatch between your brain and your space), how to design furniture and storage that flexes for visual vs. hidden organizers, and why she thinks almost every home is missing a few key pieces of smart storage. Follow Jess on Instagram @rockpaperrobot, and watch Hack Your Home on Netflix — I promise you'll be as obsessed as I am!Thank you to my show sponsors:1-800-Got-Junk: https://1800gotjunk.com/ 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: https://www.youtube.com/@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 #JessBanks #Netflix #HackYourHome #storagesolutions #smallspace #spacedesign #inventors #furniture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. THE 5 REAL Reasons You're Drowning in Clutter | Clutterbug Episode #337

    Aug 3

    THE 5 REAL Reasons You're Drowning in Clutter | Clutterbug Episode #337

    If you've been decluttering for years and you're STILL drowning in clutter, you're not lazy—you're lying to yourself. After 17 years as a professional organizer, I've learned that your messy house isn't the problem. It's just a symptom of something deeper you haven't identified yet. In this episode, I'm revealing the 5 REAL reasons people can't let go of their stuff—and spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with not having enough time, space, or help. Those are just excuses covering up the truth. Until you can name your root cause, you'll keep decluttering the same stuff over and over again. We're not weeding the garden anymore—we're ripping out the roots. Plus, a rant about ticks and Lyme disease, because I found one in my scalp mid-recording and now I'm convinced I'm dying. This episode goes DEEP. I want you to do something mindless while you listen—vacuum, dust, fold laundry—because I need you to actually HEAR this message. Stop making excuses. Let's figure out what's really going on so you can finally move forward. 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 #declutterwithme #guiltygear #homeorganization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. How to Make Your Home Feel Like YOU (Without Spending Money) | Clutterbug Episode #341

    Aug 31

    How to Make Your Home Feel Like YOU (Without Spending Money) | Clutterbug Episode #341

    Want interior design tips that actually reflect your personal style — not just another Pinterest trend? In this episode, I talk home decor, storytelling through design, and chasing big dreams with Olivia Westbrooks, interior designer and star of Hallmark's Home Is Where the Heart Is. Olivia has been designing for over 22 years, and after her show gave her a taste of what's possible, she got real with me about what came next . . . and why she finally pulled her podcast equipment out of the box after three years of letting it collect dust (be honest, is yours still in the box too?). We get into: ✨ Why the best-designed homes tell a story instead of following a trend ✨ How to figure out your personal style when you don't even know where to start ✨ Why doing something badly on purpose might be the fastest way through perfectionism ✨ Small, low-cost ways to make your space feel more like you today — no renovation required ✨ The moment Olivia posted her most "imperfect" video ever... and it became her best-performing post If you've ever shoved a dream to the bottom of your list because life got busy, or you're stuck buying stuff that never quite feels you, this conversation is your permission slip to take one small, brave step today. Follow Olivia on Instagram @OliviaWestbrooksInteriors and stream Home Is Where the Heart Is on Hallmark+! 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 #OliviaWestbrooks #hallmark #homeiswheretheheartis #perfectionismrecovery #perfectionism #melrobbinspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. The Secret Minimalists Won't Tell You (because it's not minimalism!) | Clutterbug Episode #340

    Aug 24

    The Secret Minimalists Won't Tell You (because it's not minimalism!) | Clutterbug Episode #340

    Struggling to declutter your home without it feeling cold, empty, or boring? In this episode, I sit down with Myquillyn Smith — author, home decor expert, and the mind behind The Nester — to talk all about house hushing, decluttering, and creating a soulful, cozy home you actually love. Myquillyn coined the term "house hushing," and in her brand new book (out August 25th!), she breaks it down into genius methods for quieting the visual noise in your home without sacrificing the beauty, coziness, and meaningful layers that make a house feel like you. We dig into backwards decluttering, quiet decorating, why every home has its own personality and soul, and how to actually stop stuff-shuffling into doom boxes forever (I'm looking at myself here). We also get into: ✨ Why "less stuff" doesn't have to mean "boring beige minimalism" ✨ How to find your home's holding zone without creating a new mess ✨ The difference between decorating and soulful styling ✨ Why a cabinet of curiosities might be the answer to displaying your sentimental stuff ✨ How your organizing style (Ladybug, Cricket, Bee, or Butterfly!) affects how you should hush your space If you've ever felt like your home needs to be either "minimalist" or "full of meaningful stuff" — but never both — this episode (and Myquillyn's book, House Hushing) is going to change how you think about your space completely. Follow Myquillyn on Instagram @thenester and grab her book, House Hushing, out August 25! https://thenester.com/ 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 #myquillynsmith #househushing #decorating #decor #decoration #interiordesign #declutter #homehacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. Why Changing Your Space Changes Who You Are (Not Just How It Looks) | Clutterbug Episode #342

    Sep 7

    Why Changing Your Space Changes Who You Are (Not Just How It Looks) | Clutterbug Episode #342

    Hey Clutterbugs! Want to know why decluttering and organizing your home can change your entire life — not just your space? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit and her brand new book Situated, to talk about the science behind why changing your environment is more powerful than "just trying harder." Angela breaks down the Three Boxes model, and honestly, it explained my entire life back to me. We get into why willpower is overrated, why "just try harder" culture is kind of a trap, and why editing your space (not forcing more discipline) is the real secret to lasting change. We also get real with topics like . . . ✨ My own decluttering "rock bottom" and how changing my environment changed who I was, not just how my house looked ✨ Why I think weight loss surgery is a situational fix, not a shortcut — and why shame around GLP-1s and other "easier" paths needs to go ✨ Getting diagnosed with ADHD at 40 and how surrounding myself with the right people (situational change!) helped me finally build the life and career I wanted ✨ Why grit isn't about intensity — it's about consistency, and why my whole "do it badly on purpose" philosophy might actually be a form of grit after all If you've ever felt like you're failing no matter how hard you try, this episode might just reframe everything. Sometimes the answer isn't more effort — it's a better situation. To purchase Angela's new book, please visit https://www.angeladuckworth.com/situated 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 #AngelaDuckworth #grit #situated #newyorktimesbestseller #melrobbinspodcast #selfhelp #homeimprovement #lifehacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. Inside the Messy Middle: Why Progress Doesn't Look Like Progress | Clutterbug Episode #338

    Aug 10

    Inside the Messy Middle: Why Progress Doesn't Look Like Progress | Clutterbug Episode #338

    Hey Clutterbugs! If you've been decluttering for weeks and your house STILL looks like a mess, let me be the first to tell you you're doing everything right. If you're putting in the work without seeing results, you're not failing. You're in the Valley of Disappointment, and it's exactly where you're supposed to be. After 17 years as a professional organizer, I've learned that progress isn't linear. You can work for days, weeks, even months without seeing visible change—and then suddenly, like magic, everything clicks. But most people quit right before they reach that breakthrough moment. In this episode, I'm breaking down the Valley of Disappointment (a concept from Atomic Habits by James Clear) and showing you what it looks like for each organizing style. Because understanding WHERE you are in the process is the difference between giving up and pushing through to that transformational moment. The Valley of Disappointment is temporary. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. Don't quit now—you're closer than you think. Go work on a space that feels stalled while you listen. Make it 1% better. That's all you need to do today. 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 #adhd #decluttering #valleyofdisappointment #atomichabits #stuck #selfimprovement #melrobbinspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 🏅 Stop Waiting for Motivation—Let’s Clean Together | Clutterbug Episode #336

    Jul 27

    🏅 Stop Waiting for Motivation—Let’s Clean Together | Clutterbug Episode #336

    Hey Clutterbugs! This is the ultimate dopamine-boosting, motivation-pumping, task-crushing podcast for when you need to clean, declutter, organize, or tackle ANY boring task.If you have ADHD, are neurodivergent, or just struggle to do mundane things like dishes, laundry, or cleaning - this podcast is for you. We need energy, urgency, and hype to get through boring tasks. Doing mundane things can feel IMPOSSIBLE. I'm not even talking about a week's worth of dishes that's overwhelming - it could be three plates that just need to be put in the dishwasher. Why does this feel so hard? Our brain sees it and we have a big fat nope and we scroll TikTok instead. The reality is we are not built to do slow, boring, mundane things day in and day out. We're hunters, not farmers. So all of these tasks can feel like absolute torture.But here's the truth: We're not lazy. We're just under-stimulated. We gotta find the hacks. We need dopamine. We need to change our day from drudgery into tiny little punches of happiness and serotonin and reward so that we actually WANT to do these things. We feel excited and we keep going. This is how we become super productive people. So work with me as we make our way through six mini challenges in today’s podcast! Clutterbug Goal Planner Pack: https://clutterbug.me/products/ultimate-goal-planner-pack Tough Love Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVovcHlDDjI&list=PLCD0U77IVLmSSp0m7hdxzig9K0KfQz5RG 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 #toughlove #declutterwithme #declutter #adhdchallenge #adhd #procrastination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 20 Million People Have Taken My Organizing Quiz, and This is the Truth About Your Messy Home | Clutterbug Episode #339

    Aug 17

    20 Million People Have Taken My Organizing Quiz, and This is the Truth About Your Messy Home | Clutterbug Episode #339

    Hey Clutterbugs! Still confused about your organizing style? Over 20 million people have taken my Clutterbug quiz, but if you're still struggling with clutter, piles, and mess, let's diagnose you differently. Instead of asking what organizing systems work for you, I'm going to show you how to identify your style by looking at your mess. In this episode, I break down the 4 types of messy: the Dropper, the Shover, the Spreader, and the Piler. I'll teach you how to diagnose yourself in 30 seconds by looking at your kitchen counter, bathroom, and entryway. Those high-traffic spaces reveal your natural tendencies, not your fantasy self. I also share specific organizing advice for each Clutterbug style, answer listener questions about visual vs. hidden storage, and of course, give you a challenge to tackle while you listen. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what your organizing style is and have made real progress in your home. Let's get organized! Take the free Clutterbug quiz: clutterbug.com/quiz Submit your organizing question: clutterbug.com/talktocas Watch "The 4 Types of Messy" video on my main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GapRdPePh4 Download the free "What's Your Organizing Style" ebook (available on the quiz results page at clutterbug.com) 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 #organizinghacks #organizing #messy #cleaningmotivation #homehacks #selfimprovement #melrobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. She Came Home from the Hospital to a House of Clutter (then one question changed her life!) | Clutterbug Episode #343

    Sep 14

    She Came Home from the Hospital to a House of Clutter (then one question changed her life!) | Clutterbug Episode #343

    Ever wonder why you can declutter your house and it just... comes back? In this episode, I sit down with Katy Joy Wells — author, decluttering expert, and host of The Maximized Minimalist podcast — to talk about the emotional root of clutter and why most decluttering advice only scratches the surface. Get a copy of Katy's new book, "Making Home Your Happy Place" here: https://link.amazon/B05stUl82 Grab Katy's new book wherever books are sold, follow her on Instagram @katiejoywells, and check out her podcast The Maximized Minimalist — you'll find me over there as a recent guest! Thank you to my show sponsors: 1-800-Got-Junk: https://1800gotjunk.com/ Caraway - http://carawayhome.com/CLUTTERBUG10 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: https://www.youtube.com/@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 #KatyJoyWells #decluttering #declutteringtips #melrobbinspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. After 20 Years, I Turned My Biggest Decluttering Regret Into a 1-Weekend Solution—The Fastest Method | Clutterbug Episode #335

    Jul 20

    After 20 Years, I Turned My Biggest Decluttering Regret Into a 1-Weekend Solution—The Fastest Method | Clutterbug Episode #335

    Hey Clutterbugs! Struggling to declutter your home? The co-founder of a $300M clutter removal company who's cleared out 100,000+ homes reveals the #1 mistake people make, and it’s one I made 20 years ago. If you've been decluttering slowly for months (or years) and still feel stuck, this episode will change everything. After helping hundreds of thousands of families let go of their clutter over the past 20 years, Nick Friedman (co-founder of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving) has seen it all, from overflowing garages to full-blown hoarding situations. He was the very first entrepreneur ever featured on Shark Tank, appeared on Undercover Boss, and built a national brand from a borrowed cargo van in college. But more importantly? He's witnessed the exact moment people finally decide to let go . . . and what happens when they do. I spent an entire year of my life decluttering my own home, and I still wish I’d called a dumpster and changed my life on day one. Nick backs this up with insights from the field, explaining why the "rip off the band-aid” approach can work better for some people than slow, painful purging. Nick's company: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/ Melissa's makeover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YqVuXSfl9g 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 #Cleaning #ADHD #LifeHacks #HomeHacks #DeclutterWithMe #CleaningMotivation #StorageSolutions #MelRobbinsPodcast #JunkRemoval #Hoarding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. Inside The Most Important Psychology Lesson I’ve Ever Learned About Clutter | Clutterbug Episode #334

    Jul 13

    Inside The Most Important Psychology Lesson I’ve Ever Learned About Clutter | Clutterbug Episode #334

    Hey Clutterbugs! Struggling with clutter and feeling stuck? Your messy home might not be about laziness—it could be an emotional wound that needs healing. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Guy Winch to explore how failure, rejection, guilt, and loss create invisible barriers that make decluttering feel impossible. Dr. Guy Winch, bestselling author of Emotional First Aid and one of the most-watched TED speakers of all time, joins me to discuss why we treat physical cuts and scrapes immediately but ignore our emotional wounds until they become infected, festering problems. We dive deep into the psychology behind why some people feel paralyzed by clutter, why getting rid of a chipped mug can trigger overwhelming guilt, and how past failures convince us we'll never be organized. This episode is perfect for anyone who feels like they've been fighting clutter their whole life, who beats themselves up for being wasteful, or who can't seem to take action because past failures have left them feeling helpless. It's time to stop ignoring your emotional wounds and start practicing emotional hygiene. Just like brushing your teeth, but for your mental health! Guy's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_why_we_all_need_to_practice_emotional_first_aid Guy's Website (where you can find links to his books!): https://www.guywinch.com/ My last podcast with Dr. Guy Winch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8RXM0I3ELk 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 #Organizing #Home #LifeHacks #OrganizedHome #DeclutterWithMe #Tidying #Relationships #Mel Robbins Podcast #Psychology #Emotional Well Being #Therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. The Viral Swedish Organizing Trend Nobody Knows About (5 Minute Method) | Clutterbug Podcast #332

    Jun 29

    The Viral Swedish Organizing Trend Nobody Knows About (5 Minute Method) | Clutterbug Podcast #332

    Struggling to keep your home organized? Learn the Swedish secret to a clutter-free, beautiful home: move just 5 things a day. Sound too easy? I thought so too. In this episode, I'm breaking down the viral "5 things Swedes move daily” post, maybe you’ve seen it on your feeds? But I'm revealing what ACTUALLY works. Plus how you can use this simple method to declutter, beautify, and transform your space without overwhelm. I fell down a rabbit hole after seeing a sketchy Instagram ad promising life-changing Swedish organizing secrets (spoiler: it was a scam). But the research led me to something real: the Swedish concepts of lagom, döstädning, and the power of micro-tasks. I'm combining these with my "Power of Pretty" philosophy to show you how moving just 5 things a day can help you declutter, redesign, and fall in love with your home again. I'm sharing real examples from my own home (hello, dirty soda bar!) and from recent client makeovers, plus answering your questions about action files, downsizing, and organizing for different Clutterbug styles.Ready to stop overwhelming yourself and start making real progress? Let’s get moving, Clutterbugs! 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 #Organizing #Cleaning #Home #LifeHacks #HomeHacks #OrganizedHome #CleanTok #DeclutterWithMe #SmallSpaces #HomeOrganization #CleaningMotivation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. Why Do Organizing Systems Always Fall Apart How to Build Ones That Last with Cas of Clutterbug

    Sep 9

    Why Do Organizing Systems Always Fall Apart How to Build Ones That Last with Cas of Clutterbug

    If you've ever set up a gorgeous organizing system only to watch it fall apart two weeks later, Cas is about to explain exactly why! We get into landing zones, fridge organization, her paper system, command centers, a kitchen setup trick that's all about moving your feet less (trust me on this one), and her famous "crap catcher" bin, which might be the most genius thing I've heard all year! Fair warning: you're going to want to reorganize something the second this episode ends, enjoy! 🎯 Find Your Organizing Style: Free Quiz from Cas → clutterbug.me/what-clutterbug-are-you-test 📩 Join the Internet's Most Fun Declutter Newsletter: Ready, Set, Simplify → home.katyjoywells.com/simplifynewsletter 🧡 Join Clutter Cure Club: The Only Membership Designed to Keep Your Home Clutter-Free For Good → home.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub 📚 Order My Book, Making Home Your Happy Place → home.katyjoywells.com/declutterwithouttheoverwhelm 📲 Follow me On Insta → instagram.com/katyjoywells

  18. You’re Not a Disaster, You Just Have ADHD (And Here’s the Help You Need) | Clutterbug Podcast #328

    Jun 1

    You’re Not a Disaster, You Just Have ADHD (And Here’s the Help You Need) | Clutterbug Podcast #328

    Hey Clutterbugs! Are you struggling with ADHD as an adult? You’re not alone. I’m right there with you. ADHD is one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood conditions in adults, and in this episode, we’re shining a light on what it really looks like to live with an ADHD brain. I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist, who shares her personal journey with ADHD and explains the three different types of the condition--predominantly inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Even if you don’t have ADHD, you might recognize some of these traits in yourself or your loved ones--especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or stuck in chaos. Dr. Carothers is sharing tools and hacks can help anyone who struggles with focus, procrastination, or staying organized. We’re diving into the challenges of late diagnosis, how ADHD impacts everything from time management to relationships, and why so many adults are just now realizing they’ve been living with ADHD their entire lives. So grab your headphones, take action while you listen, and let’s explore how to embrace your unique brain, ditch the shame, and create systems that help you live your best life. And you’re not allowed to just listen! Whether it’s packing a summer "go bag," flipping your home for the season, or organizing your closet with easy summer outfits, I’ll share simple tips to help you feel more in control and ready to enjoy the season. You’re not broken; you just think differently, and that’s your superpower! Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method For more from Dr. Kristin Carothers: https://www.instagram.com/drkristinjoy/ https://www.carothersconsultinggroup.com/ Dr. Carothers's resource on Getting Organized & Getting It Done: https://irp.cdn-website.com/6fb99831/files/uploaded/Keeping+It+Real+with+Organizational+Skills.pdf 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/ Cas's Summer Fun Bucket List: https://clutterbug.me/products/summer-fun-bucket-list Cas's Summer Hacks That Work video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uAw-cnmeuk #clutterbug #podcast #ADHD #AdultADHD #ADHDLife #ADHDHacks #ADHDTips #ADHDHelp #ADHDSymptoms #ADHDStruggles #ADHDOrganization #ADHDStrategies #ADHDParenting #ADHDInAdults #ADHDManagement #ADHDProductivity #ADHDSupport #TimeManagementTips #OvercomingProcrastination #DeclutterYourLife #OrganizingTips #SummerOrganization #ADHDSuperpower #ADHDWomen #MentalHealthAwareness #ADHDCommunity #ADHDResources #ADHDandRelationships #FocusHacks #ADHDBrain #ADHDCoach #ADHDLifeHacks #ADHDWellness #DrKristinCarothers #Psychologist #ClinicalPsychologist #Stuck #HelpWithADHD #clutterbugpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. After 45 Years: What Nobody Tells You About Adult Friendships (Stop Doing This) | Clutterbug Episode #333

    Jul 12

    After 45 Years: What Nobody Tells You About Adult Friendships (Stop Doing This) | Clutterbug Episode #333

    Hey Clutterbugs! Making friends as an adult is hard, especially when you have ADHD, struggle with loneliness, or feel like you have people in your life but still feel alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 types of friendships you actually need for your mental health: the Cheerleader, the Challenger, the Collaborator, the Comfort Friend, and the Connector. I'm getting really vulnerable today about how badly I suck at making and maintaining friendships, why ADHD makes it even harder (object permanence, rejection sensitivity, social battery—all of it), and how growing up in an emotionally unavailable home taught me to ghost people who actually like me. If you've ever felt like friendships are exhausting work, or you're not sure what type of friend you're missing, this episode is for you. And just like your closet, your relationships need an audit. Which of the 5 types are you missing? Which one are you for the people you love? And how do you actually make new friends as a grown-up without it feeling awkward and terrible? 💬 Tell me in the comments: Which of the 5 types of friends are you missing? And which type of friend are you? 🎙️ Want to be featured on Talk to Cas? Go to clutterbug.com/talktocas and record your question! 📱 Take the Clutterbug Quiz: clutterbug.com/quiz 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/ #ADHD #LifeHacks #Home #CleaningMotivation #DeclutterWithMe #HomeOrganization #Friendship #Relationships #HomeHacks #Mel Robbins Podcast #Decluttering #Clutterbug #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. The Decluttering Restart: How to Finally Finish What You Started in January | Clutterbug Podcast #331

    Jun 22

    The Decluttering Restart: How to Finally Finish What You Started in January | Clutterbug Podcast #331

    Hey Clutterbugs! It's halfway through 2026, and if you haven't decluttered your home yet, you haven't failed—you're just getting started again. In this episode, I'm sharing my best organizing tips and decluttering strategies to help you restart your home organization journey, overcome clutter overwhelm, and get back on track for that clutter free home of former New Years resolution dreams. If you set big organizing goals in January and you're still drowning in clutter, this episode is your wake-up call. This is all just part of the process - stopping and restarting isn’t just common, it’s part of the process! I’m breaking down why we struggle (spoiler: it's not laziness), how to find your minimum effort threshold, and why your messy home might actually be full of organizing products you don't need. We're talking decluttering strategies for ADHD brains, the difference between decluttering vs. organizing vs. tidying vs. cleaning (yes, they're different!), and how to use your Clutterbug Organizing Style to finally create systems that stick. In this episode, you'll learn: How many times you need to stop and start before habits stick The visible win rule for instant gratification Why your minimum effort threshold is the secret to consistency Stop waiting for the perfect time. Stop feeling guilty. Stop letting your stuff win. You're the boss . . . let's act like 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 #melrobbins #restart #motivation #declutteryourlife #organizer #homeorganization #lifehacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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