The Art of Decluttering

Who doesn’t love Bluey!? If you don't know what we are talking about we'll try to bring you up to speed. This Aussie kids show about a family of dogs has taken the world by storm in creating such a buzz for its wholesome, beautiful storylines containing simple, yet powerful life lessons. One of those being about decluttering, so when Amy had one of her clients sit her down and make her watch it we knew we just had to talk about it! We are not the target market so forgive us as we call characters by the wrong names or forget their names all together! (Can you count how many times Amy forgets Bandit's name or how many times we call Bingo, Banjo?) What we do hope is that you come along with us today and have a giggle as we share the gold in the Bluey episode titled Mr Monkeyjocks - because in the words of Bluey's mum Chilli - 'When you have everything you want, nothing feels special anymore.'In this episode we;● Give you a rundown of the episode and share our observations;● Discuss empowering our children to make the decisions that are right for them;● Remind you it's ok for things to go in the bin;● Encourage you to make wise and intentional decisions about what you choose to spend your money on;● Highlight the importance of learning how to decide what to donate and what to bin;● Suggest what you can do when you find something that is special to you but not to your kids;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Mr Monkeyjocks TV episodeWhere to watch Bluey:● Australia - ABC Kids App or ABC iview● USA - Disney Junior or Disney+● UK - BBC or Disney+● International - Disney+Thank you to isla874 for you podcast review!Don't forget to jump onto Apple Podcast and leave us a review!!For more details on how to connect with us head to our website.For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you love to treasure hunt? We love treasure hunting with clients! There's nothing quite like the look on a client's face when they find that missing passport or birth certificate or that lost earring they thought was long gone. Some of our clients also love to treasure hunt outside the home - hands up if you too love finding a treasure on the side of the road?! Today we encourage you to look for the gold in your homes when you are decluttering by picking out the treasures and letting go of the rest. We share stories about helping clients find their treasures and coaching them in asking the hard questions when it comes to those roadside treasures too. If you've found yourself with a pile of projects that you've not quite got to yet or you're always losing things then make sure you tune in for all the gold in today's episode.In this episode we;● Define what we mean by treasure hunting in relation to decluttering;● Encourage you to look for the gold in your home and how it can motivate you in your decluttering;● Learn about the time Amy thought she had a priceless antique in her possession and what she learnt from the experience ;● Talk about roadside 'treasures' and give advice on how to be intentional with these;● Highlight that important stuff can get lost amongst the clutter especially paperwork;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Free Wardrobe ChallengeDon't forget to jump onto Apple Podcast and leave us a review!!Come into our FB group or email us as [email protected] to let us know if you have any topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Trigger warning - today we chat about losing your home to a fire, some listeners may find this triggering and choose to skip this episode or listen at another time*Nomes is a longtime listener, passionate member of the Head, Heart & Home Course and all round wonderful person. In March 2018, Nomes tragically lost her home in a fire. Today almost 4 years on from that traumatic experience she tells us what her journey has been like thus far. She has incredible insight to share and lots of wisdom and advice to offer to others on how to navigate such a dark time. So come with us and hear how Nomes' decluttering journey and relationship with stuff was impacted by the fire and how the Head, Heart & Home Course changed her life!! There is so much gold in today's episode that we know you will be touched by Nomes story.In this episode Nomes;● Tells her story and reflects on the aftermath of the fire;● Gives her thoughts around developing a strong connection to stuff due to suffering a tragic loss;● Shares how she was eventually able to let stuff go again;● Offers advice to others on having to declutter after a traumatic experience;● Highlights that some positives came out of the losing everything;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Head, Heart & Home CourseTV shows mentioned● Only Murders in the Building● CSIWhere to get help in an crisis● The Salvos● The Australian Red CrossTo Nomes - thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and our listeners. We love you and thank you for always being supportive and encouraging of us and those in our community.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Trigger warning - things mentioned briefly in today's episode such as domestic violence, divorce, separation and death may be triggering for some listeners**When we received a request from one of our listeners (thanks Owen! - go check out his episode 'Sea Change' from earlier this year) to do an episode on estate planning, we knew just who to turn to! Anna Hacker is the National Manager of Estate Planning for Australian Unity and today we give her permission to take over the podcast and share her wealth of knowledge and experience about estate planning. She is passionate about making it easier for loved ones to find the important documents they need and for you to have your wishes for the future carried out in the way that you want.There is so much packed into this episode, so grab a pen and paper as you take it all in.In this episode we;● Discuss what estate planning is;● Explain the roles of wills and power of attorney;● Give examples of documents and how to organise them;● Emphasise that documents need to be easily found and share tips of how to achieve that;● Highlight the importance of getting legal advice;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Paperwork Course● Australian Unity● Amy on Anna's Podcast● SAS Australia TV ShowThank you so much to Anna for sharing your time and expertise with us!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that shopping bags don't have to take over your house and that they can actually be nicely organised?!Over a week ago Amy posted a video to our socials showing us all her hack for folding reusable plastic shopping bags - well it created quite a stir! We even had our friend and fellow podcast host Mandy from Too Peas DM us on Instagram with her own questions after seeing it. So thanks Mandy, today's podcast was inspired by you!Since grocery stores phased out single use plastic shopping bags a few years ago, people all over the country have been unintentionally hoarding reusable bags. It is very common for us to find said bags stuffed into multiple cupboards and drawers when in our clients homes. We get it, we've all been there, you get to the checkout and the realisation sets in....you forgot your bags! Faced with the choice of becoming a pack horse laden with groceries or buying a new bag most pick the more convenient latter option.Get ready as we delve into what we think about this and how to stop it by putting some helpful steps in place! Enjoy some laughs and giggles with us in your ears today.Oh and if you are a super human and have managed to maintain the condition of those little black plastic bases that come with the green fabric bags please jump into our Facebook Community and show us - we need to know!In this episode we:● Discuss the different types of bags we use and for what;● Ask how do we stop acquiring more shopping bags;● Share ideas on where and how to keep your bags;● Tell you what you can do with the ones you don't need anymore;● Give advice to Mandy (and you) on what to do with those blue freezer bags and how to contain them;● Challenge you to question if you really do need freezer bags and suggest alternate uses for them;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Too Peas in Podcast PodcastSpecial thanks to akreviews for your review! Don't forget to come share in the Facebook Community what you do with those bits of black plastic in the bottom of your reusable fabric bags! Oh and maybe write us a review too!Also thanks to Mandy for supplying us with excellent material for the podcast!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With NSW out of lockdown (and Victoria not far behind - we hope!) restrictions are easing for many and the kids are finally heading back to school!!!! This episode is an old one that dropped back in January 2020 - so please forgive past Amy and Kirsty for not knowing what was coming!!! We are bringing it to you as a helpful refresher with getting back to some kind of normal, re-establishing routines and setting up new ones. During this time of massive transition we also strongly encourage you to look after your own mental health.In this episode we;● Highlight that there may be anxiety around returning to school;● Discuss how understanding how your kids is a key to calmer mornings;● Offer lots of suggestions for creating calmer morning routines;● Share our tips for getting out of the house on time;● And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Head Heart and Home● Download our form for your kids to fill outThank you Katrina Cutbill and Grateful1965 for your reviews! If you're kids are heading back to school then it's your turn to leave us a review!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To do lists...Do you love them or do you hate them?! We cover all the things today, how they can be helpful, do you even need them and most importantly how to declutter them! Come join us for some laughs and giggles as we suggest swapping your to do list for a 'ta-da list' (thanks to Lauren from our community for that idea a few years ago) and help you uncover that maybe what you want out of life is to do less. Big shout out to Rachel Hickingbotham for suggesting this topic!In this episode we:● Share what we call our to do lists;● Offer suggestions on how to declutter your to do lists;● Emphasise you don't HAVE to have a do to list!;● Highlight why to do lists can be helpful;● Encourage you to keep all your to do lists in one place;● Challenge you to question yourself - does what's on your to do list really need to be there?;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Paperwork course● Kiki KSpecial thanks to T24 for your review! If you like T24, have been listening to us for 4 years then it's your turn to leave us a review!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are ridiculously excited to have Sammy from Rosella Street with us today! Rosella Street is a marketplace and platform that helps people lower their consumerism and connects them together in a safe and sustainable way. Brought together by their passion for the planet co-founders Sammy, Mick and Dilyar, decided to create a platform that could provide solutions to many of the current problems we see in the world of online buying/selling. We love how beautifully Rosella Street's values align with ours here at The Art of Decluttering and know that you will love, love, LOVE this episode!In this episode we;● Find out what Rosella Street is and how it came to be;● Define how Rosella street is different from Marketplace;● Learn how the platform works and the positive environmental impact it is having on communities;● Highlight the donate and rental features available on the Rosella Street platform;● Discuss all the benefits of a circular economy;● Get an exclusive sneak peak at their plans for the future;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Rosella Street Website● Rosella Street Instagram● Rosella Street Facebook● Canberra Innovation Network● Sharing & Borrowing Economy EpisodeThank you so much to Sammy for your time!! We are so excited to be on this journey with you and think what you are doing for the environment and communities is just incredible!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode was recorded on RUOk Day, so we took the opportunity to check in on each other and to have a little chat about how this never ending lockdown is going for us. As you may have noticed our topic for today is self-sabotage. After this theme popped up in a few virtual sessions recently, we decided it was worth a whole episode. We look at lots of good ideas and tips on how you can interrupt this pattern of behaviour, as well as delving into what actually is self-sabotage, what does it look like and why on earth we do it?! We hope you find today's episode to be helpful and empowering.In this episode we:● Discuss what self-sabotage is and what it can look like;● Ask why we do self-sabotage and how often do we engage in it;● Emphasise the importance of learning more about yourself;● Chat about using The Four Tendencies as a helpful tool;● Discuss self-sabotage in the context of decluttering;● Highlight the importance of building habits and putting supports in place;● Encourage you to set realistic expectations and be gentler with yourself;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Mindtools.com definition● The 4 Tendencies Quiz● The Four Tendencies Chart● Dylan Alcott audiobook● Head, Heart and Home● Facebook Community GroupSpecial thanks to lashtonz and ms.cnr for your reviews!! We'd love it if you could leave us a review; we love love LOVE hearing from our listeners!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqui Cousins has worked as a community mental health nurse for over 15 years. She is also a Mental Health First Aid Trainer and does all the mental health first aid training with our staff. Jacqui loves professional organisers and is as passionate as we are about helping people create a calming environment in their homes, that supports bringing an equilibrium back into their lives. She is so full of passion and wisdom and we are really excited for you to listen in as she shares from her wealth of knowledge and experience as a mental health clinician.In this episode we:● Find out from Jacqui what is mental health first aid and how she became a mental health first aid trainer;● Learn that the decluttering process can often uncover what's going on underneath;● Discuss rituals and the impact they have on your mental wellbeing;● Highlight that we see a correlation between clutter and mental health;● Share some tips on where to go and what to do about taking the first steps if you are struggling with your mental health;● Encourage you to try something to see if it works for you and if not then try something else!;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● John 10:10b - I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full..● Inside out movie● Jacqui's Business Nursing the Mind● R U OK - community program● Brene Brown● Jackson Galaxy● Beyond Blue●Nurse on CallSpecial thanks to Jac for giving us your time to chat and for sharing all your wisdom and advice with our listeners. Thank you for your support!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest interview time - today you get to meet Katie! Katie is Kirsty's friend and client and they get chatting about all things decluttering and moving. Katie and her family have moved a few times and are preparing to move yet again, so she knows a little something about how helpful decluttering can be. Be encouraged and uplifted as Katie shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable in her own home, to her and her husband Cam becoming decluttering superstars resulting in a calmer more organised space that Katie is now proud of. Katie's story is one of amazing transformation and loads of hard work - we know you'll be inspired.You may notice that it's just Kirsty with us today - but don't worry Amy is fine and will be back with us next week!In this episode we:● Find out a bit about Katie, her family and her experience as a client;● Discuss the difference areas that Katie worked on in her home;● Hear how Katie went from feeling overwhelmed to being able to pack up her house with her husband in 2 days!;● Share advice and tips for dealing with sentimental items;● Learn some of the mindset shifts and lessons that Katie and her husband have experienced;● Highlight how the incredible teamwork of Katie and her husband Cam has impacted their decluttering journey;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Special thanks to Katie for giving us your time to chat and share part of your story with all our listeners. Thank you for your support!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rounding out our mini series is this week's episode 'Love It'. Asking yourself 'Do I love it' can grant you the permission to keep or let go of an item you have been umming and aaahing over. How many things do we keep because we feel that we HAVE to, not because we actually LOVE them? Spoiler alert: It's ok to keep things that you absolutely love!! We also tackle some of the big issues like what to do when you love everything and can I still love the person that gave me something I don't love? We hope you have enjoyed this mini series and that you are feeling more equipped in your decluttering journey!In this episode we:● Discuss all the ways you can use the question "Do you love it?" to help with the decision making process;● Challenge you that you can love an item AND still let it go;● Highlight the circumstances where asking "Do you love it?" can be challenging;● Give advice on what to do when you love everything!;● Encourage you to wear or use the good stuff!!;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Doritos AdSpecial thanks to Renee for your review!! If you're feeling 'ragey' like Renee then we'd love you to channel that rage and leave us a lovely and honest review!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you use it? Following on from last week’s episode, today we are posing to you this question - Do you use it? We often buy things with good intentions or ideas in mind (we call this aspirational you) but often end up with an overflowing cupboard or room filled with said items. Get ready to clear the clutter by asking yourself some hard hitting questions to get some clarity on what is actually being used in your home.Don't forget to come over to our Facebook community to let us know what you use and how that has changed as part of your decluttering journey AND what have you let go of that you used to think you used it but realised that you actually didn't.In this episode we:● Discuss how seeing the potential in an item and the reality of actually using it are two different things;● Challenge you to ask - 'What could I instead?;● Highlight that it's harder to let go of it once you've already purchased it;● Hear how asking 'do you use it' has changed the way the Revell's and Farrugia's buy clothes for their kids;● Encourage you to look at your possessions with fresh eyes;Special thanks to Lacidia for your review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need it? Need is such a subjective thing, only you can truly know what you need but sometimes figuring that out can be a little tricky! We love questions (as you all know!) so this week we suggest adding this one to your decluttering toolkit to pull out when you need it (pun totally intended!). Today is the first of a 3 part series over the next couple of weeks where we'll be looking at questions that can serve you well on your decluttering journey. Join us as we share laughs - cue Amy's YES button, tips, advice and our feelings as we check in with each other about how lockdown is going. Sending love to all of you experiencing a hard time xxIn this episode we:● Define and distinguish 'need' from 'want';● Share the importance of timing when making purchases;● Highlight that efficiency and effectiveness is a great way to determine a need;● Remind you to be a thoughtful and conscious consumer;● Encourage you to check yourself - are you buying to numb your feelings or do you need it?;● Hear the return of Amy's Yes button;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Sunrise TV Segment● The Endowment EffectDon't forget we offer virtual sessions - that means we can help you in your home all over the world!Special thanks to Jayne92 and RJW for your reviews!!If you are a pregnant Canadian or you laughed at Amy's joke then it's your turn to leave us a review!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**trigger warning** - things mentioned into day's episode such as death, road accidents and divorce may be triggering for some listeners**And the amazing guests just keep on coming! Get ready to meet Ruth. Ruth is a treasured member of our community, she belongs to our Head, Heart & Home Course and moderates it's Facebook group. You'll also see her around our regular Facebook Community being her encouraging self and now you get to hear her on the podcast! She has two older children; one with diagnosed hoarding disorder and both who are very sentimentally attached to things, especially when they have been inherited from deceased estates of family members. This episode is jam packed with insight, wisdom and so many practical takeaways and tips. So go get comfy and enjoy all the gems that the wonderful Ruth has to share with us!In this episode:● Ruth tells us a little bit about herself and her background and how it has influenced her decluttering journey;● Ruth gives some insight into decluttering with children dealing with attachment to sentimental items and hoarding disorder;● Ruth hares some of her experience of inheriting many, many things from family members who have passed;● We encourage you to examine and question your reasoning for keeping personal or sensitive information;● Ruth shares her way of hacking time and how it's helped her decluttering;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Book - 9 Things You Simply Must Do by Henry CloudThank you to Camilla for your podcast review! We love love love reading your reviews and it helps others to find us as well. Special mention to the person who left us a 1 star review - thanks for the laughs!An extra special thanks to Ruth, thank you for giving us your time - we really appreciate all you do for our community - we think you're just wonderful!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Owen. Owen is an avid Art of Decluttering podcast listener and just happens to be one our oldest friends. Owen is a man of many talents and interests - he is an osteopath, leads a very active lifestyle and loves to travel. You may have seen Owen in our Facebook community being encouraging or asking (and answering) great questions. Today we get to ask him the questions and uncover more about the awesome man that he is.In this episode Owen:● Tells us a little bit about himself and his decluttering journey;● Highlights what minimalism and intentional living mean to him;● Shares where he gets his inspiration from - decluttering and otherwise;● Tells us about his recent experience of downsizing from a house to an apartment;● Gives some tips for single people and those living with housemates;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Project 333● Carson Cresley - Off the Cuff book● Mari Kondo Books● Joshua Becker● The Minimalists podcast● Kim Thomas - Simplicity: Finding Peace by Uncluttering Your Life bookThank you to Erin M. G. for you podcast review! We love love love reading your reviewsJoin our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**language warning - some mild language in today's episode - so not suitable for little ears**It's part 2! We are back with more Maz Compton today. Maz is a real kindred spirit and we are so excited to bring you more of her wisdom and truth bombs. So come join us as we hear more of Maz's story and the amazing life lessons she has has learnt. Oh and make sure to catch up on Part 1 from last week if you missed it - (we've linked last week's ep below to make it easy for you to find).In this episode;● Maz shares about planning for the future and goals;● Maz tells us how giving up drinking changed her life;● We discuss the power of saying NO and why it's so important;● Maz shares her passion for empowering kids through choices;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion● Maz's Book - The Social Rebellion● The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 1 Episode● Love & Logic● Loving our Kids on PurposeThank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!We'd love it if you could take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcast.Join our community ● Are you looking for decluttering services near you in Sydney or Melbourne, we would love to help you?● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprise! We've got a bonus episode for you!!Today we are bringing you a quick episode packed with everything you need to know about our totally REVAMPED Head, Heart & Home Course! If you want the secrets to keeping your home organised without having to spend hours everyday tidying up, then this episode is for you! And yes you did hear correctly we will be on Sunrise (Aussie morning tv) and will let you know the details of when to tune in!Come join the course here to start experiencing your freedom today!!https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course/In this episode we;● Share The 6 modules that we cover in the course;● Highlight that it is packed with resources;● Tell you about our live rounds and how the work;● Explain the format of the course;● Give you all the info about how to join and how much it costs;Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**mild language warning for today's episode - not suitable for little ears**We've got a third mic today!! The amazing Maz Compton is with us. Maz is a media personality who's been working in the industry for two decades. She's spent her life on tv and radio interviewing celebrities (on the red carpet), flying around the world for MTV and hosting awards shows! In 2016 she experienced a change in her life that was a huge catalyst that started her on a journey of fitness, decluttering and self discovery. She has so much goodness to share that this is only part 1 of the interview!! So sit back and enjoy - we know you will love it!In this episode;● Find out a little bit about who Maz is and the exciting experiences she's had;● Maz tells us about her decluttering journey and shares some pivotal moments;● Maz shares she what she was surprised to learn about herself;● Maz reminds us that your worth is so much more that your stuff;● Maz highlights the importance of valuing your family around the you in the decluttering process;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion● Minimalists documentary● Minimalists Book● Head, Heart and Home Course● Serendipity movie● Michelle Obama bookThank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!Make sure you tune in next week for more Maz!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's baaaack! Yes lovely listeners, the fabulous Brooke McAlary is with us today! It's been way to long since we have caught up with Brooke so make sure you tune in today as we check in and see the McAlary clan have been up to AND hear all about her latest book 'Çare'. Of course there will be much fan girling and giggles - so what are you waiting for?! Grab that cuppa or pop on those sneakers and get listening! Oh and don't to buy Brooke's book - we'd love you to come share in our FB community if and when you do.In this episode we;● Catch up on what Brooke has been up to since we last spoke;● Remind you who Brooke is for those who may not have heard form her before;● Ask Brooke to share how writing 'Çare' came about;● Highlight the importance of down time and it's impact with and without it;● Dig into rest and what it truly means and looks like;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Brooke's Instagram ● Brooke's Website● The Slow Home Podcast● CareThank you so much Brooke for your time!! We absolutely adore spending time with you, thank you for coming on our podcast (again!) and sharing so much gold with all our listener.If you have a stack of books piled up next to your bedside table that represent something that you would like to do or try but have not yet done. Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love our Facebook Community!! Especially when members request specific topics. So this week you can thank Jodi Mine for our chat about travel bags! It might seem like a bit of an odd time to be talking about travelling but even if we can't really go that far at the moment wouldn't it be great to be able to find what you need when you need it when that time comes again (yes we are holding out hope!). Get ready for tips and tricks galore in today's episode - enjoy!In this episode we:● Suggest you gather all your travel bags together to make a fair assessment of what you have;● Share the suitcase situation for the Revell & Farrugia families;● Encourage you to keep you travel bags empty of possessions not specific to travelling;● Give you ideas of where travel bags can be kept;● Offer suggestions of what to do with your decluttered bags;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Packing cubes or podsSpecial thanks to takeapagefrommybook for your review!!If you have any suitcases or overnight bags around the place that are yet to be unpacked - then it's your turn to leave us a review - after you unpack those bags!!Join our community ● Are you looking for decluttering services near you in Sydney or Melbourne, we would love to help you?● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode has been inspired by our amazing Facebook Community. A request came in asking us to talk about when at first glance your house looks tidy and organised but when you start opening up the cupboards you're hit by a tidal wave of stuff. Get ready for loads of tips, tricks and advice about why this happens and how to do something about it. So what’s behind your cupboard doors? AIso - our 4 Year Podversary!!! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners who have tuned in (and continued to do so!) over the last 4 years - we couldn't have done it without you!! Come over to our Facebook Community and share with us when you started listening.In this episode we:● Tell you how we think cupboards get chaotic and disorganised;● Share how to start organising your cupboards and how to stop them becoming cluttered again;● Highlight cupboards are like opaque boxes - out of sight out of mind!;● Remind you how to declutter;● Encourage you to use clear containers and to label everything;● Debut Amy's new YES button;Special thanks to byhisgrace92 for your review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yay another guest interview and this time it's another one of our amazing staff members!! Here's Marion! Marion is part of our team of Professional Organisers in Melbourne. Today she shares with us a little bit about her life, family and decluttering journey. Marion brings wisdom, creative solutions and a compassionate caring heart to our team (just to mention a few!). Her clients love her and so do we - get ready to be inspired and encouraged today as you listen. If a few of the topics that Marion covers sparks an interest then make sure to check out the rest of the show notes for links to past episodes to explore further.In this episode we:● Learn a little bit about Marion and her journey into minimalism;● Reveal how Marion explained to her kids what she does when she 'helps people';● Share how Marion came to work with us;● Highlight the importance and freedom of having your lifestyle align with your values;● Hear what Marion loves about her job as a Professional Organiser;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Minimalists● Joshua BeckerHere is the quote that Marion shared - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. is quoted as having said, “I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.”Special thanks to Renee (Momof4midwest) for your amazing review!If you are the eldest of 5 siblings you're up! Please jump on apple podcast and leave us a review :)Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is a good one!! We bring you a concept that you can use as a tool to help make the decluttering process that little bit easier. Breaking things down into binary decisions is a great way to take a step back when things get hard or overwhelming and make it plain and simple to get you back into your decluttering groove. Sometimes reducing the options to yes/no black/white type decisions can help you to refocus your energy in the midst of trickiness or when you can't see the forest for the trees. Enjoy our conversation today as we share loads tips and advice for you. Come over to our Facebook community and let us know your experiences with using binary decisions to help you achieve your goals in all areas not just decluttering.In this episode we:● Define and discuss what we mean by binary decisions;● Share how to use this concept as a tool to help simplify the decluttering process;● Highlight yet again our differences!;● Encourage you at every point to split your decisions down into binary ones;● Challenge you to use Amy's fav decision making tool when you get really stuck making decisions;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Paperwork Course Special thanks to CrazyJarLady for your review!!If you are like Amy and live in a binary world then jump online and leave us a review!!Join our community ● Are you looking for decluttering services near you in Sydney or Melbourne, we would love to help you?● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest interview time! Tanya is a mum of 3, a wife and a teacher. Tanya was excited to learn that she could access our services through NDIS funding so she booked us in ASAP! We hope you enjoy hearing her perspective as a mum of a child with additional needs and how having us in her home has made a difference. Also shout out to Mandy & Kate from Too Peas in a Podcast for recommending us!In this episode we:● Find out how Tanya found us and why called us to come to her home;● Share lots about what working with us and the NDIS looks like;● Highlight when the whole family is working well, it benefits every single family member;● Uncover what shifted in Tanya's mindsets allowing her to let things go;● Hear the amazing impact working with us to declutter has had for Tanya and her whole family;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Special thanks to TheKidsCanCallYouHoju for your review!!If you have lived in Cambodia for more than 10 weeks then it's your turn to write us a review!!Join our community ● Are you looking for decluttering services near you in Sydney or Melbourne, we would love to help you?● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't let the title of today's episode put you off. Yes we are talking about control but in relation to freedom, grace and self agency (now there's a fancy new term for you!). Come along for the ride today as we toss around a whole bunch of our thoughts on how we are in control of our minds, bodies and emotions, how trying to control others generally results in resentment and Kirsty's hatred of the word 'should' just to name a few. Get ready to go deep and reflect on your own mindset around control.In this episode we:● Explain and define what we mean by control vs what the world says;● Remind you that you have the authority to determine what life looks like for you;● Highlight the importance of knowing that you are in control of your own life;● Discuss self agency and how that relates to control;● Challenge you to acknowledge that you don't need to be given permission;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Willie Nelson quote ‘freedom is control in your own life'● The book Kirsty was reading 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig● The Serenity Prayer mentioned by AmySpecial thanks to Thumps777 for your review!!If you are in a city or country that needs to wear masks at the moment then it's your turn to write us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tossing up whether to do a reno or sell your house can feel overwhelming. This week we are posing loads of questions to get you thinking and sharing lots of our advice (along with our usual giggles and banter!) to help you feel more prepared when it comes to renovating. From enlisting the help of professionals, to reducing your costs by decluttering first are just some of the many things we cover. So get ready to absorb all our renovating tips!In this episode we:● Remind you to always declutter first;● Give you loads of advice about decluttering and renovating;● Share Amy's proudest reno moment;● Encourage you to look at your home with fresh eyes;● Highlight that there are ALWAYS options;Special thanks to elsa8771 for your lovely review!!If we make you smile or you think we are intelligent then it's your turn to write us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever walk into a room and think, 'what on earth is that doing there?!' Well you aren't alone - in today's episode we tackle what to do with all the stuff that is out of place around the home. Grab a cuppa and get ready to take some notes as we take you through some really practical ways of rehoming items and clearing the clutter.In this episode we:● Explain and define what we mean by rehoming items;● Remind you that clutter attracts clutter - it's like a magnet;● Share lots of the random out of place things we have seen;● Highlight the importance of habits, especially 'Don't put it down put it away!!;● Share loads of advice on how to rehome the out of place items you come across;● Challenge you to put everything you use today back in their homes!!;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Head, Heart & Home Course● Paperwork course● CoursesSpecial thanks to penguinloz for your review!!If you love penguins as much as penguinloz does then it's your turn to write us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for another get to know our staff episode!! Today meet Trudi. We have both known Trudi for a loooooong time and love that she is now part of our Melbourne team of professional organisers. She loves making a difference in people's lives and is an amazing problem solver. We hope you enjoy getting to know her; we know you'll think she's as wonderful as we do!In this episode we:● Share how we all know each other;● Learn about all the different jobs Trudi has done and all her amazing skills;● Hear how she found us and came to work with us;● Uncover Trudi's passion for working with older adults;Special thanks to JojoSober for your amazing review!Don't for get to rate, review and share with a friend!!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another guest episode!! We have the lovely Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney with us today. Jeannie is the founder and owner of Your Color Guru. She is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. If you would love to have a more streamlined wardrobe, be able to shop for clothes quicker and more simply then you will love, love, LOVE this episode! We learnt so much in our chat with Jeannie as she shares about the process of doing someone's colours and how it aligns so beautifully with living an intentional life. We also had the pleasure of having our colours done so tune in to find out how different we are yet again! Be sure to listen all the way to the end as there is a special Discount Code for our listeners to use! Happy Listening!In this episode we:● Uncover what knowing your colours has to do with decluttering;● Learn about the process of figuring out someone's colours;● Highlight why knowing your colours is important;● Share what some of Kirsty and Amy's colours are;● Encourage you as always to be intentional with your purchases;● Find out what happens if you change your hair colour like Kirsty did;● And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Wardrobe Challenge● Your Color Guru Website● Your Color Guru Facebook● Your Color Guru InstagramSpecial thanks to frances in san francisco for your review!Big thanks to Jeannie for your time and for doing our colours for us!! We loved learning about the whole process.For more details on how to connect with us head to our website.For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever started doing something and then later found out there was a word for that very thing you were doing?! Well that is how today's guest found out what minimalism was! Meet Chris Lovett: author, speaker and simplicity coach (how cool is that title!). One day Chris decided something in his life had to change, he wanted money to travel so looked around his home and decided to try selling a bunch of stuff to make that happen. Little did he know it was going to be the start of a journey into a simpler lifestyle for himself and his partner. Chris is also a longtime listener of The Art of Decluttering and has written a book that is due to come out really soon!! We had such a great time chatting with him that we know you will absolutely love this episode!In this episode;● Learn who Chris is and what he does;● Find out how Chris discovered minimalism;● Hear about his passion for sharing with others how to have a simpler work life;● Chris highlights the importance of being authentic in relation to minimalism;● Chris shares a few stories from his new book;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Chris' Website● Packing Habits Article● 30 days of less challenge● Coaching● The Discovery of Less Book● Joshua Becker● Minimalism on Netflix● Getting to the Heart of Business Podcast Burnout Episode Part 1● Getting to the Heart of Business Podcast Burnout Episode Part 2● Saved by the bell● Rhyming slangSpecial thanks to marieescapesinbooks for your review!A huge thank you to Chris for giving us your time! We loved having you on the podcast and wish you all the best with your upcoming book!Join our community Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast we talk about emotions. How to know when to ask more questions of yourself, how to acknowledge your emotions and how to work through them are just some of the things we cover. This episode is jam packed with advice and tips to help you navigate the trickiness of your emotions when decluttering at home or with a friend. We also share our experiences with holding space for our clients as the full range of emotions come out in decluttering sessions. We hope that this episode helps you to dig a little deeper and equips you with tools to achieve your decluttering goals. Make sure to check out the rest of the shownotes in your podcast app or on our website for links to many of our other episodes that cover some of the specific emotions mentioned.In this episode we:● Discuss how clutter vs decluttering can make you feel;● Highlight the importance of recognising how clutter makes us feel;● Encourage you to dig into your feelings to see what's really going on;● Share loads of advice for decluttering on your own at home;● Challenge you to NOT use your emotions as the basis for making decisions;Special thanks to thegigglingili for your lovely review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find yourself getting frustrated in your home? Maybe you have mobility issues and needing clear spaces is not just a nice idea but a necessity. In today's podcast we tackle it all! Having functional spaces in our homes allow us to live better, have a better flow through our home and so much more! We share lots of ideas today to get you thinking about how you could switch up a few things in your home to bring you greater freedom and get your home serving you (and not the other way around!). Get ready to be inspired to create functional spaces in your home for you and your family.In this episode we:● Discuss the importance of having functional spaces in the home;● Remind you NOT to put stuff down for later - Don't put it down, put it AWAY!! ;● Highlight how important it is to consider how you and your family function in the home;● Encourage you to create the spaces you can be your best self in - not just what's instagram worthy!;● Challenge you to break from societal norms and think differently about how you can use the spaces in your home;Special thanks to pseudo pea for your lovely review!!We have 2 options for you this week to leave us a review! And if you fit them both then you could leave us 2! If you are a pea or if you are wearing sneakers without socks its your turn.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*trigger warning - today we cover topics such as death, wills and all that goes with losing a loved one. We have used humor in places to lighten the heaviness of the topic but we hope that we have done this in a way that still treats the subject matter with honour and sensitivity* Today we bring you an episode tackling a bit of a heavy yet important topic. Dealing with a deceased estate and managing that whole process yourself can be super challenging and overwhelming, so we wanted to offer our expert advice, tips and suggestions for making it less so. We are so passionate about helping people with deceased estates and love that we can be a support and help to families during this season. We understand that every situation is unique so we have tried to cover a few different examples to give you an idea of how to manage and deal with it. Please don’t skip over this episode!! At some point it will be applicable in your life so we hope that you can learn something new and be better prepared for when the time may come. Make sure to join us in our Facebook community to continue the conversation.In this episode we;● Explain what a deceased estate is;● Teach you a new word;● Strongly encourage you to enlist the help of professionals throughout the entire process;● Offer loads of suggestions and advice;● Highlight some hurdles and tricky spots that can pop up along the way;● Share some of our experiences of dealing with clients and deceased estates;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Podcast 'What Happens When I Die' - episode with Amy● ChattelsSpecial thanks to dolcevitaonearth for your review all the way from Norway!If you have ever been to Norway then it's your turn this week to leave us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gosh are we excited for today's episode!! Not only do we have a guest, but we are also talking all things Space Invaders!!! No, not the computer game...the new decluttering TV show that everyone is talking about. Our beautiful friend and collegue Sarah Cottman sat down with us to answer all our questions of what goes on behind the scenes and when the cameras aren't rolling. Sarah is a Professional Organiser who has had the privilege of working with Peter Walsh over the years on the Living Room TV show as well as currently on Channel 9's Space Invaders. If you are a fan of the show then this episode is a must!! If you haven't seen it yet, we highly recommend checking it out as we feel it is such a great representation of our industry. So sit back and enjoy our chat with wonderful the Sarah.In this episode we;● Learn who Sarah is and how she came to work with Peter Walsh;● Find out exactly what Sarah's role is on the show;● Hear Sarah's heart for long term solutions not quick fixes;● Ask Sarah a whole lot of questions about what happens behind the scenes;● Share our thoughts on Space Invaders;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Watch Space Invaders on 9Now (for Australian residents only)● You may be able to watch Space Invaders on Youtube (for our international listeners)Special thanks to BJ for your review!If you have watched Space Invaders then it's your turn this week to leave us a review!!A huge thank you to Sarah for giving us your time and answering all our questions! We loved having you on the podcast!Join our community ● Are you looking for decluttering services near you in Sydney or Melbourne, we would love to help you?● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Trigger warning - this episode talks about sexual exploitation, human trafficking and the current coup in Myanmar - this episode is not suitable for children*This week we have a bonus episode for you. We are giving you a much needed update on This is Eden - the organisation we as The Art of Decluttering support. Back in November we spoke with Michelle from the Australian Team of This is Eden (please go back and listen to that episode it was very eye opening and powerful!) and she shared with us about the amazing work they do in Myanmar. Not sure if you have seen the news lately but the current situation in Myanmar is pretty horrific, so Amy checked in with some of the team over the weekend so we could update you all on the situation.We also wanted to say a massive thank you to all of YOU!! Every time you book a session with our staff, buy a book, listen to an ad on the podcast or even join one of our courses, money from every single way you support us goes straight to Eden. So thank you a million times over!!In this episode we:● Share how much $$ we have already donated to Eden this financial year;● Update you on what’s been happening in Myanmar and the training centre there that we support;● Tell you all the ways that you are supporting Eden by supporting us;● Remind you that every time you listen to the podcast and hear an ad, or book a decluttering session or support us in anyway you are also supporting freeing women and girls from sexual slavery;We hope from this update we all realise that we CAN do something to help in this seemingly helpless situation.Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● This is Eden Website● Head, Heart & Home Course● Paperwork Course● Decluttering SessionsJoin our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Catty!! Catty has recently joined us here at the Art of Decluttering and is part of our Sydney team of Professional Organisers. We love her gentle and calm approach with clients and of course her gorgeous smile that will brighten anyone’s day! Catty is so passionate about decluttering and organising - her excitement is contagious!!  So grab that coffee, pop on those sneakers and headphones and get listening. Oh and Sydney peeps, when you book in for an in home session you might just be lucky enough to have Catty come to visit you! NB: You might notice Amy missing from today’s episode - we are sending healing vibes her way as she has been unwell but will be back with us before you know it. In this episode we:● Learn about Catty’s decluttering journey and how she got started;● Hear how she found us and came to work with us;● Find out what else Catty does when she’s not busy decluttering with clients;● Ask Catty to share what has surprised her about being a Professional Organiser;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Paperwork course● Head Heart and Home CourseSpecial thanks to Dtwdoddle for your review!If you love musical theatre then it's your turn this week to leave us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is special - we are bringing to you the much anticipated Paperwork Course!! Hooray! We have been working hard on developing and refining this baby for ages so we are super excited to finally share it with the world! We've had so many requests over the years to bring you a course dedicated to organising and maintaining your paperwork in a simple and easy way. So tune in and then make sure you check out the course!!Are you sick of feeling like your paperwork is never done?Have you ever incurred late fees or lost important documents you really needed?Tired of spending time searching for documents in an overflowing filing cabinet?Do you want a paperwork system that is simple to start and easy to maintain?If you answered yes to these questions, then we think it’s time you know the secret to experiencing freedom from the burden of paperwork.https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/paperwork/Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These are a few of our faaaaavourite thiiiings!! Today we are delighting your ears with (you guessed it!) a few of our favourite things. From containers we love to use in clients homes to our favourite food and apps. There is much laughter and fun in this episode so if you were after serious - then you are probably listening to the wrong podcast! Grab your headphones and settle in for a giggle and chuckle along with us as we have a good time sharing a little bit more of ourselves with you. Oh and make sure to come over to our Facebook Community to see a photo of Kirsty's new hair...In this episode we:● Share a few of our favourite things - personal and client related;● Randomly break into song;● Find out what Kirsty's family think of her new hair;● Encourage you to check out some of our past episodes (all listed below);Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● The Iconic● Castbox podcast app for android● Spotify● Squiz Podcast● The Sound of Music● The Princess BrideSpecial thanks to Angie & assuredlyblessed for you lovely reviews!If you have ordered anything online from Kmart this week then you're up for writing us a review!! Please tell us what it was you ordered in your review too!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Podcast Day! Today we let you in on a little secret that we Professional Organisers like to use. We like to pull out this question at the end of a session to see if we can encourage our clients to dig a little deeper - even when they are tired, annoyed and ready to be done! Asking is there 'Just One More' spoon or bowl you can let go of can also inspire creativity and problem solving as you think through the alternatives and what ifs. Tune in to find out how you too can dig a little deeper by asking ''Just One More'...In this episode we:● Share a trick we use as Professional Organisers ;● Discuss when we use this trick and what it looks like when we do;● Highlight the benefit of asking 'Just One More';● Encourage you to ask yourself 'Just One More' when decluttering at home;● Challenge you to do a Mandy Deep Dive;Special thanks to penguin_loz for your review!!If you have ordered anything online from Kmart this week then you're up for writing us a review!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of you would know by now just how much we love, love, love are amazing staff members. Well today we have a guest and she just happens to be one of them! Get ready to meet Fiona. Fi came to join us about 5 months ago and has been busy servicing our Melbourne clients with so much love and compassion. We absolutely adore her, especially her heart and desire to see people step into freedom and fullness of life. Fiona shares a little bit about herself, her passion for travel and her decluttering journey (part of which involved packing up her life to live on the other side of the world!) We know you will love today's episode - so get comfy and enjoy!In this episode we:● Learn a little bit about Fiona and what she loves to do (other than work for us!);● Hear how Fiona found us and became part of our Melbourne team;● Are inspired by Fiona and what she loves so much about being a professional organiser;● Ask Fiona what she has learnt while working with us;● Get Fiona to share advice with those who are planning an international move;● Highlight that you don't need to live in Melbourne to work with Fi as she has taken over the role of doing virtual sessions for clients;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Stuff You Should Know - Podcast● Amy’s audiobook Simply Organised● Michelle Obama's Audiobook 'Becoming'● Bridgerton AudiobookSpecial thanks to Lyn_M_ and yourcousinepo for your reviews!If you have lived in a city other than your own for more than 3 months then it's your turn this week to leave us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you the keeper of the tools in your house? Maybe it's your partner or housemate? Regardless of who's in charge of them, if they aren't easily accessible or you can never find them when you need them - this episode is for you!! Today (as our cleverly chosen episode title may have already tipped you off) we are talking all things tools! From power tools, to hand held tools; even down to all those nuts, bolts and screws that might be rolling around the garage floor... Tune in for all our tips and tricks for decluttering and organising your tools in the way that best serves your family!In this episode we:● Discuss the main categories of tools and fasteners and who is in charge of these in the Revell and Farrugia households;● Encourage you to borrow or hire large tools that you might need only once or infrequently;● Suggest many different places for passing along those tools that are still in great working order but you no longer need;● Remind you to practice habits!! In particular one of our favourites - Don't put it down, put it away!;● Highlight how much easier it is to return items to their homes when you are living with less;● Challenge you to think about how you look for things when creating storage solutions;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Ikea tool set mentioned by Amy● Men's sheds● Steiner/Montessori ● Homeschooling groups● Facebook market placeSpecial thanks to Bree Waterson & Guyovccchu for your lovely reviews!!If you live in Michigan or we’ve transformed your life then you're up for writing us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's podcast day and boy do we have a treat for you!! This week we interviewed the amazing Jess Gimm from Managed Mayhem Professional Organiser. Jess is one of our long time listeners, fans and community members. We absolutely love her to bits and can't wait for you to fall in love with her too! Get ready to be inspired, moved and smiling from ear to ear as she shares her journey to becoming a professional organiser.In this episode Jess:● Tells us a bit about herself and how she found us;● Shares the incredible story of how she joined our Head, Heart & Home Course and how it changed her life;● Inspires us with how she got started with Managed Mayhem and the challenges of being a PO in regional Queensland;● Reveals some of her experience with situational depression;● Gives advice for those wanting to start out as a Professional Organiser;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Managed Mayhem Facebook● Managed Mayhem Instagram● Heart, Heart & Home CourseSpecial thanks to Jessica Fortuna Winnell for your review!If your favourite colour is green then it's your turn this week to write us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yay it's podcast day! Today we are discussing 'like with like' - why it's important and why it's such a helpful strategy when decluttering and organising. Have you heard us say this phrase before? We hope so as we say it a LOT! Tune in to hear what it's all about and why we say it sooooo often - see if you can count just how many times we say it in this episode! We also have a few updates for you on a couple of things that have been happening behind the scenes here at the Art of Decluttering - including a brand new Paperwork Course that will be launched this year! So grab those headphones and happy listening!In this episode we:● Discuss what 'like with like' means and why its a catchphrase in our industry;● Remind you to ask 'is this everything' when decluttering and sorting a category;● Share some helpful tips for successful decluttering at home by yourself;● Encourage you to be intentional and realistic with your storage solutions;Special thanks to J Rowley, Mary and our listener from the mountains of North Carolina for your wonderful reviews!If you live in NSW, North Carolina or Canada it's your turn to leave us a review!! If you've left us one already then why not leave us a 2nd review!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a miracle - we have found a topic where we BOTH agree! Thanks to some discussions we had with our amazing Head, Heart & Home Course Community during our last live round - (come join the course!!) today's episode is all about minimalism. Minimalism is something we talk about ALL the time but until now had not dedicated an entire episode to. Minimalism has and always will be a huge part of our lives and one of our favourite things to share about - clearly as we go on about it a lot! Both of us identify as minimalists, but we have decided that 'intentionalism' (did we just make up a new word?!) really is a better word to describe this type of lifestyle. There is so much gold in this episode so sit back relax and take it all in!In this episode we:● Discuss what minimalism is and what does it really look like;● Share our own journeys into minimalism;● Highlight what minimalism isn't;● Discover that minimalism is really about freedom;● Challenge you to be intentional about what comes into your home and what goes out;● Remind you that minimalism is more than just about having less stuff;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Head, Heart & Home Course● The Minimalists● Brooke McAlary book 'Slow'● Joshua Becker● Tsh Oxenreider● Leo Babauta● The Minimalist Mom● Andy Stanley - Margin● Simply Organised book● time orientationSpecial thanks to our listener from Gladstone QLD for your review!!If you are living in rural Australia it's your turn to leave us a review!!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a special guest with us today... THE Courtney Carver!! Most of you may have heard of Courtney, either from her blog Be More With Less, or her Project 333 and if you haven't - you're about to!!  We know that you are all going to love today's episode as much as we did recording it (we could have chatted for ages!!) Courtney is so lovely and full of wisdom, so pop in those earbuds and enjoy as shares parts of her decluttering journey with us and how it all began with a blog about 10 years ago.In this episode we:● Learn a little bit about Courtney and how she was inspired to start her blog;● Find out why Courtney now makes decisions more quickly and with greater clarity;● Highlight why Courtney loves experiments and how she loves to get curious;● Challenge you to shift your self talk to be more positive;● Encourage you to check out all of Courtney's resources;● Share a bit about social media and it's impact on our lives;Review time - if you live in the USA it's your turn to write us a review!! Remember we love to read some out on the podcast and we try to publish as many as we can on our social media platforms, so keep an eye out you may just see yours!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Be More With Less Blog ● Books & Courses● Soul & Wit Podcast● Project 333● Courtney's Instagram● Courtney's Facebook● Byron Katie● Brooke McAlaryA massive thank you to Courtney for making time to chat with us! It has been such an honour to spend time with you.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you wondering how to keep the kids busy, fight the boredom AND remove some things from the metal load you carry for your family?? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to hear a wide variety of tips and advice for getting the kids on board with sharing the responsibilities around the home. Kids are way more capable than we give them credit for so sit back, relax and soak up all the tips and advice for helping empower the small humans in your life.Also don't forget if you have a watch on your left arm please jump on to apple podcast/facebook/etc to leave us your review!!!In this episode we:● Share about how to run a household and how to not be stressed by it;● Highlight that it is worth the investment of your time to train your kids up;● Delve into how our upbringing can impact how we set up our future home;● Challenge you to empower your kids and give freedom;● Encourage you to review your standards/expectations;● Provide you with ideas on how pocket money can work for your kids;● Reveal how different the Farrugia and Revell families are! (If you weren't already aware!);And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Thanks to MKB’s Daughter for your review!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Podcast Monday (or Sunday if you live in above the equator!) We have a special guest interview today! Joining us is one of our listeners and Facebook Community members - Sue Martin. Sue participated in our 2 Million Listener Online Party back in November and won the prize of her very own interview on the podcast!!! Grab a cuppa and enjoy getting to know Sue and how the podcast has impacted and changed life.In this episode we:● Learn a little bit about Sue, where she comes from and how she found us;● Highlight Sue's favourite podcast episodes;● Challenge you to practice the habit of returning items to their homes rather than making piles for 'later';● Encourage you to push through when it gets a bit tricky - you can do it!;● Share some helpful tips about managing donations when you live rurally;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama● The Minimalists podcast● Flylady● Joshua BeckerA huge thanks to Sue for you time, support and enthusiasm for what we do here at The Art of Decluttering!Thank you to Jo for your social story we can't wait to see you published!!Stay tuned for our brand new Paperwork Course coming in 2021...Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 2021 - The year that took FOREVER to get here! For our first podcast of 2021 we chat about how to press the reset button and mentally prepare for the new year. For most of us the last 12 months were a time we care not to remember...so after such a difficult year, how do we pick ourselves back up and get going again? Grab a cuppa, pop in those earbuds and enjoy all the wisdom and truth bombs packed into this episode!In this episode we:● Share our worst and best of 2020;● Discover if the word 'bajillion' is an actual word in the dictionary;● Encourage you to set a vision for the year;● Discuss how to reset and what rest looks like;● Remind you that this year is filled with nothing but possibilities;● Highlight some great tips and habits you can implement right now;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● The Enneagram● Declutter Bingo● Head Heart & Home CourseThank you to Chantelle Griffin for your lovely review!If it's raining while you are listening to this then it's your turn to leave us a reviewJoin our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hope that you have all loved our Christmas Series showcasing are amazing staff members! It has enabled us to have some much needed time to recharge and spend time with families whilst still bringing you something interesting to listen to each week.As the year draws to a close, we decided to finish 2020 off by sharing a bit more about ourselves too! We've had so many new listeners join us this year that we'd love to take the time for you all to get to know us (Kirsty and Amy) that little bit better. We first aired this episode back in April (it was recorded pre covid) and the idea originally came from Heather Hoffman who is part of our Facebook Community. Heather along with some other members came up with questions for us to answer about ourselves - plus we've thrown a few curly ones in for good measure too! So sit back and enjoy the final Art of Decluttering episode for 2020!In this episode we share;● What inspires us;● Our favourite podcasts we love to listen to;● Who we follow on Social Media;● What books we read;● What our guilty pleasures are;● And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Too Peas in a Podcast● The Squiz Podcast● Chat 10 look 3 Podcast● A Podcast of Ones Own● With All Due Respect Podcast● Typology Podcast● Slow Your Home Podcast● Mamia Out Loud● Better than Yesterday● ABC Conversations● Casefile Podcast● The West Wing Weekly Podcast● Outlander● Brene Brown● The Enneagram● Suits● The Good Place● Vera● Midsomers's Murders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.