podcasts Archives - 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.

  When the entire house is messy, the thought of decluttering is overwhelming! What if there ISN’T a place for everything?? Is it okay to go with a “temporary” solution? I’m answering those questions and more in this podcast. Spoiler alert: It’s all going to be okay. You can relax.   Things Mentioned in this […] The post 183: Decluttering the Whole Messy House Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  Decluttering toys can be stressful! I’m answering listener questions today and helping work through issues related to toy decluttering such as sentimentality and all the MONEY those toys cost!   Things Mentioned in this Episode: My books Container Concept Sentimental Clutter The Value Trap   --Nony The post 182: Decluttering Toys Q&A Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  There’s no right or wrong way to declutter. As long as you get stuff out, you’re winning. That’s what I’m talking about today, specifically how strategies to deal with roadblocks are necessary, even though they aren’t necessarily the all-the-time strategies I use. Sorry for the late release! My internet was completely down so I […] The post 181: No Right (Or Wrong) Way to Declutter Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering a friend’s question about how to convince his wife to get rid of their wedding china that they almost never use. Spoiler Alert: I didn’t tell him what he wanted to hear.   Mentioned in this podcast: My books Patreon The Container Concept Podcast Decluttering Momentum Helping Others Declutter --Nony The post 180: Attachment or Attachment Issues Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I had so much fun talking to Tiffany King this week. We discussed all things Instant Pot, and she answered almost all the questions many of you had submitted that morning over on Instagram. (If you’re not following me on Instagram, you should be!) Basically, Tiffany gives a reality check about whether this much-raved-about appliance […] The post 179: Instant Pot Ins and Outs and Q&A with Tiffany King Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m sharing about our home renovations this week, and what I’m doing to use this process to achieve maximum decluttering impact! There’s nothing like moving every single item out of almost every single room to give you clutter-related heart palpitations! Renovations = maybe the word I was trying to recall . . . My Books […] The post 178: Decluttering When Remodeling Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m back!! Life is bananapants because my house is in upheaval due to getting new floors (and new paint and ceiling scraping and such), but it was time for a podcast!! I’m sharing my post-summer report on how my shopping/eating plan with my teenagers went and their adventures in doing their own laundry. Also, I […] The post 177: Post Summer (Laundry and Grocery) Report appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Yay!!! It’s summer break!!! I’m sharing my plans for feeding my teenagers and for having them do their own laundry! This is also my last podcast before I take some time off for summer, so be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so the new episodes will automatically show up for you when […] The post 175: Planning Out and Surviving Summer Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  Katie from KitchenStewardship.com is my guest on today’s podcast. Things I mention in this podcast: Feeding Teens for the Summer Katie has a special little gift for my readers – a 10 minute lesson on Knife Skills and Safety for Kids Ages Two to Teen – you’ll find it at KidsCookRealFood.com/Clean. Sign up for […] The post 176: Teaching Kids to Cook Real Food appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

It’s almost summer! That means you may be out of your normal routine and in situations (either in your own home or a home where you’re a guest) to help others declutter. In this podcast, I’m sharing some mindset changes and strategies that work well when helping others declutter.   My NEW Book: Decluttering at […] The post 173: 5 Tips for Helping Others Declutter Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Overthinking housekeeping strategies was a big part of my problem. (Says the woman who has written 2 books on the subject.) The problem is that I like talking about and thinking about cleaning, organizing and decluttering more than I like actually like cleaning, organizing and decluttering. But thinking didn’t clean my house and overthinking often […] The post 172: Overthinking the Housekeeping Process Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Say the name of this episode with a Texas accent. It’s important for the proper effect. With Mother’s Day coming this week, I’m honoring my own mom and sharing some of the things she did that I seek to imitate (that’s the word I couldn’t think of!) in my own parenting. Being the mom of […] The post 171: 6 Things My Mama Did Right Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  I’m talking with my friend Alea Milham about prepping breakfast and lunches ahead of time. Alea is the queen of meal prep and has great tips for making this work. I also love what she has to say about organizing her kitchen. Mentioned in this Podcast: Alea’s new book (my affiliate link): Prep Ahead […] The post 170: Prep Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches with Alea Milham appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  This week I’m answering a reader question about dealing with the hassles of unpacking from travel. That’s something I’ve been dealing with A LOT lately as I’ve been on my book tour! I’m also discussing the packing since doing that right helps with the unpacking.   My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of […] The post 169: Packing and Unpacking for Travel Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Mentioned in this podcast: My book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life More podcasts on the Container Concept: Containers and Limits and How They’ll Change Your Life Schedules and Time Management Podcast Blog post: One Thing Over My Clutter Threshold   --Nony The post 168: The Answer to All Your Problems (especially photos) appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

  Ultimate Homemaking Bundle including Giving God the Worst of Me Audiobook!! Jen’s new book: (my affiliate link) Just Open the Door Jen’s site My NEW Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life My Other Book: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Details of upcoming speaking events.       --Nony The post 167: Just Open the Door with Jen Schmidt Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Mentioned in this podcast: How to enter the Instagram giveaway! My book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life The Biggest Slob Excuse of All (And how I got over it)   --Nony The post 166: The Fine Line Between Challenges and Excuses appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.