Clutterbug Podcast

Why Every Organizing Influencer is Wrong (and the 4 Principles That Work)

11K views · 14h ago · 48:57

Most organizing advice from influencers fails because it skips the fundamentals, so today is all about the 4 organizing basics I use in every home. Hey Clutterbugs! This week I’m walking you through exactly what I look for when I walk into someone’s home. That includes why your organizing products might be part of the problem, why surfaces are hot lava, and my one-hand test for every closet and cabinet.

The Scariest Thing in Your House Isn’t a Ghost. It’s Your Shopping Cart.

52K views · 1w ago · 39:30

Hey Clutterbugs! Halloween is here but what's scarier is overspending on Christmas and the holiday season already! Let's talk about overconsumption, impulse buying, and how to stop the clutter before it ever comes through your front door.

Confession: I’ve Been Decluttering Wrong in My Own Marriage

85K views · 2w ago · 46:43

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.

Are you letting your CLUTTER bully you?

63K views · 3w ago · 35:22

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.

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

64K views · 4w ago · 1:02:55

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.

The 5 Step Trick That Makes Procrastination Impossible

190K views · 1mo ago · 1:03:42

Guest: Dana K. White

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.

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

106K views · 1mo ago · 1:03:44

Guest: Jess Banks

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.

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

122K views · 1mo ago · 51:12

Guest: Katy Joy Wells

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.

📚 Book mentioned: Making Home Your Happy Place

Why Changing Your Space Changes Who You Are (Not Just How It Looks)

142K views · 1mo ago · 1:03:39

Guest: Dr. Angela Duckworth

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."

How to Make Your Home Feel Like YOU (Without Spending Money)

82K views · 2mo ago · 1:03:51

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.

The Secret Minimalists Won't Tell You (because it's not minimalism!)

115K views · 2mo ago · 1:01:46

Guest: Myquillyn Smith

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.

The Real Reason Why Your House Is Messy

79K views · 2mo ago · 46:14

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.

Inside the Messy Middle: Why Progress Doesn't Always Look Like Progress

84K views · 2mo ago · 45:42

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.

THE 5 REAL Reasons You're Drowning in Clutter

127K views · 3mo ago · 52:02

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.

🏅 Stop Waiting for Motivation—Let’s Organize Together

66K views · 3mo ago · 42:32

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.