Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

For millions of cancer survivors, the end of treatment is not the end of the journey — it is often the beginning of one of the most disorienting and isolating chapters of all. This week, Janet M. Taylor sits down with Talaya Dendy, a 15-year cancer thriver, board-certified patient advocate, health and wellness coach, and 2025 Bush Fellow, for a deeply personal and profoundly practical conversation...

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and returning guest Dr. Angela Chester joins Janet for a conversation about clearing more than clutter. Dr. Angela, a pastoral counselor in Long Beach, California, and a breast cancer survivor of over 15 years, shares how her diagnosis forced a life audit she never chose: what she prepared for physically, what she released emotionally, and what she lear...

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Janet is talking about something deeply personal: an illness that kept a nagging cough with her from May through July, and the wake-up call it gave her about protecting her health first. In this solo episode, Janet shares 8 practical ways to organize your life around your health, your time, and your wellbeing: scheduling your annual exams, staying h...

As we enter the final quarter of the year and approach the holiday season, there is one kind of clutter that no organizing system can address — the emotional weight we carry from unresolved hurt, resentment, and unforgiveness. This week, Janet M. Taylor sits down with transformational specialist Dr. Dravon James to talk about how releasing that emotional clutter through the practice of forgiveness...

You have been meaning to sell that stuff for months. Maybe years. But it is still sitting there, taking up space and mental energy, and nothing has happened. This week, Janet M. Taylor sits down with decluttering expert Dana K. White to tackle one of the most common reasons people get stuck in the decluttering process: the question of whether to sell or simply let it go. Dana is the creator of the...

Do you ever feel like you're constantly busy but not actually making progress on the things that matter most? This week, Janet M. Taylor sits down with coach, consultant, and author Kate Hendrickson to introduce a powerful and practical framework: organizing your life into lanes. Kate draws on over 20 years of experience across television and film production, hospitality management, and corporate...

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and Janet M. Taylor is back from her summer break and ready to help you get prepared for anything life throws your way. In this solo episode, Janet walks through eight essential areas straight from her eBook, Prepared and Organized, giving listeners a practical, no-overwhelm action plan for getting their homes, documents, finances, and lives ready before...

What if being lazy could actually make you more successful and more fulfilled? This episode will challenge everything you think you know about productivity, rest, and what it means to achieve.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, welcomes back Naketa Ren Thigpen — balance and relationship advisor, host of the Lazy Overachiever Show, co-founder of ThigPro's Balance and Relationship Management Insti...

Narda Fields Bailey stopped having seizures. Janet Taylor got off blood pressure medication. Both of them credit one habit that most people think is too complicated to start. This episode will change how you think about your kitchen.   Narda walks you through exactly how to begin meal prep with what you already have — no fancy containers, no complicated recipes, no pressure. And the ingredient swa...

We spend so much time decluttering our closets and countertops — but what about the clutter in our minds? This episode is your reset.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Anna Malinsky, mindset coach and wellness expert whose journey began in 2013 with her first coaching certification. Sincethen Anna has immersed herself in positive psychology, thought transformation, and the power...

Could your space be quietly draining your energy without you even realizing it? This episode will help you see your home — and your habits —in a completely new way.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Mackenzie Scott, Certified Professional Organizer, operations manager, and lead organizer at Mission 2 Organize — one of the most recognized organizing companies in the country with a...

What does it actually look like to live an organized life every single day? In this solo episode, Janet M. Taylor takes you behind the scenes and shares the real habits, routines, and systems she uses to stay focused, reduce stress, and maintain order in her home and her life. Janet walks through her full daily rhythm, starting with a 15-minute night before routine that sets the tone for the next...

Does organizing feel impossible when your brain is already overwhelmed? Whether you have been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel scattered during seasonal transitions, this episode has practical strategies that will actually work for the way your brain is wired.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Kenna Lee, certified professional organizer, ADHD specialist, and founder of Calm Space...

What if you could bend time — not to do more, but to feel more fulfilled?   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Michelle Niemeyer, certified health coach, former litigation attorney, and creator of the Art of Bending Time system. After 20-plus years in law, a divorce, an autoimmune diagnosis, and a deep sense of exhaustion, Michelle made a bold pivot — and the results were life-chang...

What do you do when you realize you have been living for everyone else — and not for yourself?   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Coni J. Mackey, founder of Silver Hair Wisdom and one of Janet's longtime friends and collaborators. Coni shares her deeply personal journey of going from 2,000 square feet to living in a space just over 600 square feet — and what she discovered along t...

Do you ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? This solo episode is your reset.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, shares the ten strategies she personally uses to master her day — and they work whether you are just starting your career, a seasoned professional, or retired. No matter where you are, a plan and the right tools can change everything.   In this episod...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the roles you are carrying — mother, caretaker, entrepreneur, friend? This episode will give you permission to put yourself back on the list.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Karen Taylor Bass — dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning media strategist, corporate wellness trainer, Amazon Top 20 bestselling author, and morning radio host of Soulfu...

Is your business feeling cluttered, overwhelmed, and stuck? This episode is your mid-year reset. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Stephanie Warlick — founder and CEO of Five Foot View Consulting, international bestselling author, fractional COO, EOS implementer, and HR expert with over 30 years of experience helping small and medium businesses get organized, stay accountable, and...

Are you part of the sandwich generation —caring for aging parents while managing your own life? You are not alone, and this episode will help.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Jeannine Bryant, founder of Easy Right Sizing and a Senior Move Manager with over 17 years of experience. Jeannine has helped thousands of older adults and their families navigate the emotional and practic...

Are you tired of being everything to everyone — and running on empty doing it? This episode is for you. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Rashidat Odeyemi, lifestyle coach and dream strategist, who helps high-achieving women create success without the hustle culture lifestyle. After burning out trying to be a good daughter, friend, and business owner all at once, Rashidat figured o...

Is your home office working for you — or against you? In this solo episode, Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, walks you through seven practical steps to take back control of your workspace,clear the clutter, and create an office environment that actually supports howyou work and live. Whether you work from home full-time, manage household paperwork, or just need a space that helps you think clear...

When we hear the word clutter, we think about closets and countertops. But what about the clutter in our schedules, our thoughts, our commitments, and the expectations we place on ourselves? This episode goes deeper.  Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, welcomes back Karen Taylor Bass — returning guest, award-winning media strategist, bestselling author, certified advanced yoga instructor, and dail...

Photos carry more than images — they carry our stories, our history, and our hearts. But for many people, the idea of organizing photos feels completely paralyzing. This week, returning guest Rachel Arbuckle of 2,000 Paces Photo Organizing joins Janet M. Taylor to talk about how to preserve your most precious memories without getting overwhelmed. Rachel and her team help families, organizations, a...

Many women feel overwhelmed and exhausted — yet when they look at their to-do list, it doesn’t seem that long. So what’s really draining our energy? In this episode of Got Clutter? Get Organized!, Janet M. Taylor sits down with time management expert and podcast host Megan Sumrell to discuss why traditional planning systems often fail women and how to create a system that actually works with real...

As Mother’s Day approaches, Janet shares a heartfelt reflection on what her mother taught her about possessions, rituals, and release. This episode explores: • Why inherited items should be used — not hidden away • The emotional connection between memories and objects • How family rituals shape our organizing habits • The importance of weekly “letting go” practices • When it’s time to release item...