podcasts Archives - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

I’m sharing ideas for decluttering before the influx of Christmas! I asked YOU for your ideas for getting old stuff (toys, specifically) out before Christmas. Mentioned in this podcast: Facebook Instagram My books Patreon   --Nony The post 233: The Pre-Christmas Purge Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I was already thinking about change after experiencing the HUGE difference in my home and in my stress-levels this Thanksgiving compared to ones I hosted before I started my deslobification process. Then I got a question about whether “we” can actually change. Those of us who naturally struggle with this stuff. So I added in […] The post 232: Is Change Possible for “Us”? Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m so excited to be trying something new! I’m talking with Elizabeth about her unique cleaning and decluttering struggle points, and helping her with some ideas for strategies. We talk about: Staying on top of daily habits when your schedule is irregular. Dealing with toy clutter when your kids are over-attached to everything. How to […] The post 231: Helping Kids Declutter, Cleaning with Irregular Schedules & More appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Here in the U.S., the holidays officially start in one week with Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving often means you get together with family. Getting together with family is lovely, but it can sometimes mean the people who know you best know how to (intentionally or not) push your buttons. Sometimes discouragement over the progress or lack of […] The post 230: Dealing With Discouragement appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

It’s a regular dilemma faced by the organizationally challenged: “When I keep up with the daily stuff, I don’t have time to declutter.” I dive into this issue and talk about things to consider, and how to declutter in any amount of time available. Mentioned in this podcast: My books My e-book: 14 Days to […] The post 229: Daily VS Decluttering Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve been decluttering my schedule (the container that is my day) to make room for something I wanted to do. I’m sharing how I evaluate what to stop doing, how I say no, and how I make myself ok with taking something out of my schedule that I love and that does have value. […] The post 228: Decluttering My Schedule Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering some questions you’ve asked about cleaning and organizing with kids and pets. How do I get ready for baby when I’m in the midst of deslobifying? What cleaning tasks can toddlers do? Do I declutter my kids’ rooms with them or without them? How do you deslobify pets? Mentioned in this podcast: My […] The post 227: Babies, Kids, Pets and Cleaning Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Some basic tasks give me more energy than I usually realize they will, and some kinds of messes drain my energy more than others. Identifying and acknowledging these helps me manage my energy better.   --Nony The post 226: Energy Takers vs Energy Givers Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I had such fun talking with my friend Kristi, author of (affiliate link) M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem Connect with Kristi at KristiClover.com.     --Nony The post 225: Organizing and Storing Kids Toys (and more) with Kristi Clover Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

The last few weeks, I’ve been feeling pulled along faster than I was ready to go by some projects outside my house. I saw a direct effect on the inside of my house with the reappearance of some of my issues. I’m exploring that and which things that I’ve put in place over the years […] The post 224: Decision Fatigue Outside the House Affects the Inside of My House Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve been sharing about downsizing and helping older relatives declutter, and today I’m sharing some thoughts and our own processes from the final cleanout of my mother-in-law’s assisted living apartment after her passing.   --Nony The post 223: Dealing With Stuff after the Death of a Loved One appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking to my friend Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life about basic design principles that can help someone like me feel more confident decorating my home. I’ve shared the impact of my living room being actually decorated, and I’m determined to be more purposeful in the rest of my house, too! You can […] The post 222: Basic Decor Principles to Help Keep Clutter at Bay with Tracy Steel appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Organizing systems that work great for some people fail miserably for others. I am generally one of the “others.” Through my deslobification process, I’ve figured out why and that’s what I’m talking about in today’s podcast.   Things mentioned: Clutter Threshold Podcast OOOoooh . . . “Contain”ers. . . Now I Get It! Baskets (or […] The post 221: Why Do Organizing Systems Work for Some People And Not for Others Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Cleaning out a home where you or a loved one has lived for a long time isn’t fun. But it’s reality. As my family has recently experienced, the time does come when everything has to go. I’m sharing the process we went through, and some strategies for getting the job done. Things mentioned: Helping Someone […] The post 220: Downsizing – Cleaning Out The WHOLE House Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Well, this one was hard to title! Maybe because it’s such a hard thing to do! I’m talking about beginning the process of helping someone downsize. The goal is to develop decluttering momentum while also developing trust in the process with the person you’re helping. Things mentioned: Garage Sale Podcasts: One, Two, Three Decluttering Momentum […] The post 219: Helping Someone Downsize – the Beginning of the (Slow) Process Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

We recently went through the whole process of dealing with my mother-in-law’s possessions after her death. I was grateful for the decluttering and downsizing we’d already done over the past few years. I will be sharing about this process in upcoming podcasts, but first I decided it was important to talk about the realities of […] The post 218: Wishing Someone Would Declutter Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

The All or Nothing Mentality doesn’t help! And it’s a great excuse for me to avoid doing things I should be doing. I’m talking about applying it to the small things and how that keeps my house from getting out of control. I also share how avoiding this mentality and just doing SOMETHING helps me […] The post 217: It’s Never Always All or Nothing Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  Summer vacation is here! Along with a lack of routine come the delusions that I’ll have SO MUCH TIME to get things done! After many years of finding myself frustrated that this magical “free time” wasn’t as productive as I assumed it would be, I figured out what I was doing wrong and what […] The post 216: The Free Time Delusion Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking about Decluttering Momentum, how and why to focus on building it, and the impact it will make once you feel it happening. Also, Decluttering Chops. Or Decluttering Muscles. Or honestly, Decluttering Confidence. I’m telling you, decluttering is a skill that can be learned, practiced and refined. Links: Patreon My books.   --Nony The post 215: Building Decluttering Momentum and Decluttering CHOPS Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Donating hangups are real. Things like: WHERE DO I PUT my Donate Boxes? And what about all the options for the very best ways to get rid of all the different things? I get it, and I’m addressing some questions today.   --Nony The post 214: Donation Hangups and Hesitations Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering some questions today: How can I get projects done (like spring garage clean out, etc.) when it seems like I can barely keep up? How do I handle extended family who don’t understand your decluttering efforts? How do you best handle receiving gifts that you don’t want in your home? What are your […] The post 213: Big Tasks/Projects, Family Who Doesn’t Understand, and More Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m sharing the ways I’m coping with the house and keeping things running as well as I can during my recovery from my hysterectomy   Mentioned in this podcast: The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle! Patreon My books.   --Nony The post 212: Managing the Home While Sick Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m sharing updates on how my basic strategies like daily dish doing, Laundry Day and such are going right now in my home. Some of these things I’ve now been doing for more than NINE years! So I know I’d want to know . . . “But, what does that look like right now!!” My […] The post 211: Updates on How My Basic Strategies are Working Right Now appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Today, I’m talking about dealing with messy teenagers (some who live in rooms with not-so-messy siblings), adjusting chores as kids enter new life stages, and strategies and perspectives on young adult “kids” who move in and out and back again and back out again of your house. I’m thankful to have my friend Connie Albers, […] The post 210: Teenagers and Young Adults and Cleaning and Clutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This week, I’m sharing my in-the-moment thoughts about having officially, FINALLY, actually decorated my living room. I painted the fireplace and everything! I’m including a photo as promised. As someone who attracts clutter, decorating scares me because I fear going over my Clutter Threshold. But I have hopes, and I’m sharing them with you as […] The post 209: My Fine (Blurry) Line Between Clutter and Décor Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering a few of the questions you asked over on Instagram recently. Questions like: How do you feel about “Normal People” using your strategies? How do I know when I’ve reached my clutter threshold? Do I declutter my fridge on a regular basis? Have I ever gone in to someone else’s house to declutter? […] The post 208: Decluttering Q & A appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking with my friend Jessica today. She’s snarky and fun and excessively practical like me/us. I think you’ll like her and feel inspired to incorporate some tradition/fun routines into your family. But don’t worry. She does this in a way that will help you not feel overwhelmed.   Mentioned in this podcast: Jessica’s book: […] The post 207: Building Family Traditions (So Life Doesn’t Get Away From You) with Jessica Smartt of Memory Making Mom appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering a question about project-related clutter. What do you do when there are various projects laying around?? Especially when they’re things you actually do?     --Nony The post 206: Project-Related Clutter Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve had a lightbulb moment that will hopefully help explain how to make organizing systems work better for the whole family, not just for the one member who set them up!   Mentioned in this podcast: Andrea’s comment Clutter Threshold Podcast Podcast page (with podcast email signup) My books Patreon --Nony The post 205: Why Your Family Doesn’t Maintain Your Organizing Systems Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different word. I have a Project Brain. Accepting that (which doesn’t mean accepting a messy house) has taken me far in this deslobification journey. I’m talking […] The post 204: Project Brain – The Good and the Bad Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different word. Sometimes using a different word to think of a task can paralyze you, though. The goal in this episode is to help you break […] The post 203: Cleaning, Decluttering, Tidying, Straightening or Whatever You Want to Call It appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  I’m answering questions about when it’s okay to let people into the house, how to know when you’re ready and your house is ready. I’m also talking about friendships and the getting-to-know-you awkward conversations and assumptions about housekeeping being easy for women and not for men, and how to get past this into deeper […] The post 202: Letting People Into Your Home and In On Your Slob Secret appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m interviewing my husband in this episode, asking him the questions sent in by you! This was fun, and he makes me laugh. I hope it’s helpful and encouraging for you.   Mentioned in this podcast: My books My Speaking engagements --Nony The post 201: Interview with My Husband Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Ever wonder why things that seem easy for others feel so difficult to you? I’m explaining a few things about this issue and answering questions about storing dress up clothes and working homework and folder-checking into your family’s routine.   Mentioned in this podcast: Defining Normal Post and Podcast Amazon links: Command hooks, Over the […] The post 200: Defining “Easy” Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Want to get others on board in your deslobification process? I’m sharing the ways I’ve found that work, but also (and probably more importantly) the mindset issues that are important when this is your goal.   Mentioned in this podcast: The 5 Day/Step Clutter Shakedown My books Patreon   --Nony The post 199: Getting Others On Board Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering two of your questions in this podcast. 1) Since dishes and laundry have made such a huge impact, do you have any other tips or chore days that you designate that help you run your house better? 2) Curious about your thoughts when you think “ I work so hard and have been so […] The post 198: Q&A Chore Days & Lack of Progress Stress appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I recently had to work through a horribly overwhelming mess in my home. As I used my decluttering steps (which I personally use all the time with all kinds of messes) I was able to get through it. I’m sharing that story, but also talking about how people like me react to decluttering challenges and […] The post 197: The Decluttering Steps Are There When You Need Them Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Want to know the absolute worst decluttering strategy ever (for me)? I’m sharing it, and why it’s the worst (for me) and what I do instead.   Mentioned in this podcast: How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess Podcast How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess blog post with photos The 5 Day […] The post 196: The Worst Decluttering Strategy EVER Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

A big part of making real decluttering progress is stopping the flow of new stuff coming into the house. But what if that’s a habit? What if great deals and cute stuff are SO HARD TO RESIST? I’m sharing how I completely changed my desire to get new stuff.   Mentioned in this podcast: The […] The post 195: Stop Cluttering Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Do you ever feel like you’ve been decluttering (and decluttering and decluttering) but have nothing to show for it? It’s very possible/probable that you’ve actually just been stuff shifting. (Sorry.) I’m talking about how to avoid stuff shifting so you can make real decluttering progress. Mentioned in this podcast: Storyworth – StoryWorth makes it easy […] The post 194: Stop Stuff Shifting (And Actually Declutter) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Like my Clutter Threshold, I have a Christmas Threshold! I’m talking about determining and then living within what I can handle during the holiday season.   Mentioned in this podcast: Sausage Strudel Bites Christmas crafts kids can make My Clutter Threshold Giving Amazon Prime as a gift (<- my affiliate link) Decluttering at the Speed […] The post 193: How Much Christmas Can I Handle? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m sharing ideas for experience-based gifts, and some things to consider when deciding to give them.   Mentioned in this podcast: Giving Amazon Prime as a gift (<- my affiliate link) Decluttering at the Speed of Life Patreon --Nony The post 192: Experience Gifts Vs Stuff Gifts Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Dread of getting rid of emotional stuff can be paralyzing and keep you from getting started decluttering. Don’t dread that. You can totally keep whatever you want to keep. You just can’t keep everything. I talk through (with my raspy-post-sickness voice) this concept and how it works when you’re decluttering. Mentioned in this podcast: Decluttering […] The post 191: Keep What You Want to Keep Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Last week, I shared things I’m thankful I did recently. Today, I’m sharing some long term thankfulness for things I did a long time ago. When I feel warm fuzzy feelings of thankfulness over benefiting from my own actions of long ago, I remind myself that it’s VERY worth my time to keep doing these […] The post 190: Things I’m Thankful I Did (A While Back) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

It’s Thanksgiving season here in the U.S., and being thankful is good. But today, I’m focusing my thankfulness a little differently. I’m talking about things I’m thankful I did this week. And why I’m thankful I did them. Things like laundry and dishes and a few little hacks that make my life easier and make […] The post 189: Things I’m Thankful I Did This Week Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  After talking about fitting in “real” life last week, I am talking this week about fitting cleaning and decluttering in around all that life I want to live. I’m also answering questions about last week’s podcast from people over on Instagram. You should totally follow me there.   Mentioned in this podcast: Become a […] The post 188: What About Cleaning and Decluttering?? (In the Midst of Life) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This one is longer than usual. Feel free to listen at double speed! I’m answering a listener question about “how I do it all” and I’ve already thought of things I didn’t talk about that I should have! The short answer is that I most don’t definitely don’t do it all, but the very long […] The post 187: How I Do (Or Don’t) Do “It All” Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

    A while back, I did an episode sharing things that were making life easier. I’m back with more. Yay for easier.   Other Important Links (affiliate links included): Fourteen Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests Deleting email in bulk in Yahoo or Gmail Free Kindle app The newest version of my […] The post 186: Ten (More) Things Making Life Easier Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  If you have kids, did you gather (and gather and then gather some more) stuff to be ready for their arrival? Me too! If you don’t have kids, have you gathered stuff for some future event, just so you will be totally and completely and perfectly ready when it happens? Most of us around […] The post 185: NOT Ready for Baby with Emily Thomas appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  Ever wish you could automate cleaning? You can’t, actually, but I’m sharing ways to set things in motion to make it feel a little more automatic.   Mentioned in this podcast: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Patreon 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests (the e-book) 14 Days to Guests Podcast […] The post 184: Automating Cleaning (the mental game) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.