This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

Laurie Palau
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Whether you're managing a busy household, juggling work and family, or just looking for a little inspiration to tackle that never-ending to-do list, you're in the right place! Each episode shares practical tips, expert advice and real life stories to inspire you to declutter, simplify, and live a more organized life. New episodes released every Monday & Thursday! Have a question or topic idea click here Hosted by Laurie Palau, Professional Organizer, Coach & Mom Learn more: https://simplyborganized.com/

  1. Best of This Organized Life: Health and Habits with Mel Robbins | Ep 455

    08/28/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: Health and Habits with Mel Robbins | Ep 455

    All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen.  For those of you who aren’t familiar with her work, Mel is one of the leading voices in personal development and an international bestselling author.Her work includes the global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, and her latest book The High Five Habit is already a New York Times Bestseller. As one of the most widely booked and followed public speakers in the world, Mel coaches more than 60 million people online every month and videos featuring her work have more than a billion views online, including her TEDx talk, which is one of the most popular of all time.I invited Mel to join me on This ORGANIZED Life Podcast to share her story of hitting rock bottom and how she completely turned her life around.We talk about the connection between clutter, habits and happinessAnd just wait until you hear her advice for the mom who doesn’t have 5 seconds to herself…     This is a raw and honest conversation, with just the right amount of tough love and inspiration to send you into 2022 with a High Five! ✋One more thing, there is some colorful language in this episode so you may want to listen to it without little ears around!

    51 min
  2. Best of This Organized Life: Summer of Enneagram with Andrew Lang | Ep 454

    08/21/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: Summer of Enneagram with Andrew Lang | Ep 454

    All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen. Does clutter stress them out?  Are they clutter-blind? What strategies have they used to help keep them organized and clutter free?To start our series, I am joined by Enneagram 1, Andrew Lang. ​​Andrew is an educator in Tacoma, Washington, an Enneagram scholar and student of Richard Rohr’s Living School for Action and Contemplation.  During the episode we talk about Andrew’s journey into the Enneagram, what life is like as an Enneagram 1 and what he calls “the should monster”Regardless of your Enneagram type, this series gives you a front row seat to how clutter shows up differently in each of our lives.

    41 min
  3. Best of This Organized Life: Blending Households with Kim Snodgrass | Ep 453

    08/14/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: Blending Households with Kim Snodgrass | Ep 453

    All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen. One of the questions that I often get from listeners is “how do I avoid conflict as we blend our households?”Whether you are talking about physical stuff, which pots and pans should we keep?To deeper conversations surrounding the habits and routines you plan on implementing in your new life together. Between the overflow of physical items, to the practical side of chores, expectations, and family dynamics-blending families is more than just organizing the linen closet. Joining me today is one of our SBO Partners, Kim Snodgrass, founder of Rustic Home Organizing in Portland, OR.  Kim is a mom to 3 girls and has first hand experience blending families-something she talks candidly about on the show. During our conversation Kim shares her story of marriage, divorce, moving across the country and the importance of communication.

    42 min
  4. Best of This Organized Life: Digital Clutter Hacks with Kath Younger | Ep 452

    08/07/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: Digital Clutter Hacks with Kath Younger | Ep 452

    All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen.On today’s show, I am joined by Kath Younger. Kath is the mom of two boys, and the blogger behind the website Kath Eats.  Kath has been in the online space since 2007 and over the years her website has grown from a recipe and nutrition blog to a complete lifestyle brand, where she talks about motherhood, beauty, budgeting, and home organization.   One area in particular that Kath gets really excited about is streamlining Digital Clutter, specifically emails and photos an area that stresses most people out!I invited her onto TOL to share some of her proven strategies with y’all.

    52 min
  5. Best of This Organized Life: Procrastination and The Enneagram with Brittany Thomas | Ep 451

    07/31/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: Procrastination and The Enneagram with Brittany Thomas | Ep 451

    All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen. Joining me today is Brittany Thomas. Brittany is a certified Enneagram coach and educator. She is also the founder of the popular Instagram account @eneagramexplained.Today’s topic is all about PROCRASTINATION.    During our conversation Brittany opens up about her own struggles with procrastination as an Enneagram 1 (the perfectionist).We talk about clutter and organization in her home as a parent of 5 kids ranging in age from seventeen to eight.Brittany walks us through each of the types and shares her insights into how procrastination looks with all nine types.

    1h 12m
  6. Best of This Organized Life: Strategies for Staying Motivated | EP 450

    07/24/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: Strategies for Staying Motivated | EP 450

    All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen. Today we're diving into a topic that we all struggle with from time to time – staying on track when you just don't feel like it.Whether it's decluttering a closet or tackling a daunting project, we've all had those moments when we'd rather do anything else other than what we are “supposed to” do.  I'm here to share five actionable strategies to help you stay on track, even on the toughest days.

    17 min
  7. Best of This Organized Life: 5 Clutter Pitfalls | Ep 449

    07/17/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: 5 Clutter Pitfalls | Ep 449

    All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen. This week, we’re throwing it back to one of our most talked-about topics: the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.These are the sneaky little roadblocks that keep us from tackling our clutter and staying organized—and trust me, we’ve all fallen into one or more of these traps. I originally broke them down in Chapter 8 of my book Hot Mess: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized (shameless plug—you can grab it here). In this episode, I’ll walk you through each pitfall and how to recognize them in your own life—plus some tips for getting unstuck and moving forward. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The 5 major clutter pitfalls holding you back ✔️ Why procrastination and indecision are besties with clutter ✔️ How guilt and fear sneak into our organizing process ✔️ Why “overwhelm” is more than just a feeling ✔️ Simple mindset shifts to help you make progress—even when you don’t have time 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let this be the nudge you need to finally deal with that one drawer (you know the one).

    17 min
  8. Best of This Organized Life: Why Your Clutter Keeps Coming Back (And How to Fix It) | Ep 448

    07/10/2025

    Best of This Organized Life: Why Your Clutter Keeps Coming Back (And How to Fix It) | Ep 448

    Hey friends!All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen. This week we’re talking about your clutter and why it keeps coming back. During this episode you'll learn five common reasons clutter keeps returning and how to keep it in check including:Lack of SystemsImpulse PurchasesNot Decluttering RegularlyEmotional AttachmentsToo Much Stuff, Not Enough Space Breaking the clutter cycle takes intention, but with these strategies, you can set yourself up for long-term success. Remember, it’s not about perfection, but progress. By making small, consistent changes, you can reclaim your space and peace of mind.

    22 min
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Whether you're managing a busy household, juggling work and family, or just looking for a little inspiration to tackle that never-ending to-do list, you're in the right place! Each episode shares practical tips, expert advice and real life stories to inspire you to declutter, simplify, and live a more organized life. New episodes released every Monday & Thursday! Have a question or topic idea click here Hosted by Laurie Palau, Professional Organizer, Coach & Mom Learn more: https://simplyborganized.com/

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