A Slob Comes Clean

  Reality checks are hard, but good, especially when they help me know what to declutter. I’m talking about embracing the unwanted reality checks, but also about how my decluttering process is set up to be its own reality check. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  […] The post 284: “What If Scenario” Reality Checks Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

In this episode with Robin, we discuss: How to get laundry under control. Helping to be less of a slob in the future.  How to get my little people to realize it is small and easy steps that will get us where we want to be My books Join us on Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. […] The post 283: Setting You (and your Family) Up for Success Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes...

  This is the first in a special series of interviews I’m doing with real life scientists called Humanizing the Science of Antimicrobials. (And some other professionals who deal with antimicrobials!) This series is sponsored by Good Chemistry Lives Here. I’m talking with Dr. Elaine Black, a PhD in microbiology food science, and Brian Burden […] The post Demystifying Antimicrobials (Sponsored Podca...

There’s a fine line between trying to think through a process and trying to come up with reasons why it won’t work. There’s a fine line between planning and coming up with excuses. Action is key, and it’s through action that we end up figuring what works, what doesn’t, and how. And it’s ONLY through […] The post 282: Making Plans or Making Excuses? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cle...

In this episode, we talk about: How to be motivated when you feel like you’re drowning in other people’s stuff How get ready to move  How to not let comments from family get to you when you’re trying to stay under your clutter threshold    My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 281: Other People’s Stuff and Other People’s Opinions Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

In this episode, we discuss: How to get family members on board for decluttering. How to help with a young son who has major clutter blindness.  Practical ideas on how to deal with food clutter. And unique (legitimate) challenges about the need to have more kitchen supplies.    Check out my new course with Cas […] The post 280: Legitimately Challenging Decluttering Challenges Podcast appeared firs...

Ever wonder why your house always looks messy even though you feel like you’re working on it a lot? I used to, too. I know now that usually, the problem is procrasticlutter. Sorry. Specifically, I’m bemoaning that getting behind on even just the last step of laundry can make my house look like I’ve eliminated […] The post 279: Why Your House Looks Messy Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A S...

Clutter attracts clutter. Piles grow. Knowing that a pile most likely contains valuable stuff can make getting started difficult. I’m talking with someone who has lots of interests and hobbies and has collected the stuff for them. I think most of us can relate! We talk about: where to start when you’re feeling overwhelmed. letting […] The post 278: Decluttering Trash AND Treasures appeared first o...

If you’re feeling stuck, feeling like you’re decluttering in circles, or just feeling blech, maybe you need to go to the next level of decluttering. I’m talking about what I mean by that in this episode. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom – Take Your House […] The post 277: Next Level Decluttering Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cle...

I’m talking about The Container Concept. It’s a game changer concept, and that’s because it’s fact. I’m talking with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom and they share their own realizations about this reality and how they have come to think of it. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug […] The post 276: The Container Concept with Cas and Dawn appeared first on Dana K. Whit...

How much can I handle? That’s the real question. Sometimes, it’s about stuff, sometimes it’s about time and sometimes it’s about energy (mental and physical). Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom – Take Your House Back!  My books Join us on Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A […] The post 275: What and How Much Can I Handle? appeared first on Dana...

    We talk about: How to be motivated by something other than panic cleaning because someone is coming over. How to deal with well-meaning family members who, out of love, give more stuff than I can handle. Working and working but seeming to not get anything done. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a […] The post 274: Working and Working and Having Something to Show for It Podcast appeared first o...

Storage spaces can be overwhelming, whether they’re too small or too big. I’m talking about how to work through them, and how to make them do the job they were meant to do. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Shop on Amazon.  Find out when I […] The post 273: What’s the Point of Storage Space? Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My books &n...

Here we go into the holiday season of a year that’s totally bananas. Things are far from normal, but I’m determined to make the best of it, and am sharing what I’m doing. My books Join us on Patreon   Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount […] The post 272: Making the Best of It Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cl...

We discuss: what are appropriate expectations for kids ages and their participation. how to accomplish laundry so that it doesn’t feel impossible. Successfully completed the first laundry day. how to determine what is a good place where something should be kept and how to transition to putting things in a new place. My books Join […] The post 271: Figuring Out Laundry Day appeared first on Dana K....

In this episode, we discuss: where to start with a huge pile of papers that have been in the office for far too long. where to start in a double garage that holds many sentimental objects as well as clutter. ideas on how to finish jobs well. My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 270: Reclaiming Your Space for Good Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My books  ...

In this podcast, we discuss: ways to think about kid toys and getting them under control. how to incrementally clean up something an overwhelming space where there are lots of different categories that should be stored together and you don’t know how it will all fit until it’s done. where to start when you have […] The post 269: The Problem with Miscellaneous Podcast appeared first on Dana K. Whit...

Decluttering paralysis is real, and it’s tough enough on a normal day. It’s especially daunting, though, when you are on a deadline. Especially the biggest deadline of all: moving! I’m talking through this overwhelming situation in a strategy session today. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  […] The post 268: Decluttering Paralysis and Moving Podcast appeared first...

In this episode, we discuss: how to avoid getting stuck on the daily tasks (dishes, 5 minute pick up, etc), but finding time to do a major decluttering also. how to move past the visible spaces, so the other rooms that aren’t visible from the front door don’t get pushed to the backburner. how to […] The post 267: Getting Unstuck Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My book...

Those of us who are bewildered by keeping the house under control can, sometimes, be scared of experimenting. Sometimes it’s because we have failed so many times before. We might feel the need to be TOTALLY and completely sure something is going to work so we don’t “waste time” on another strategy. Also, though, we […] The post 266: Be Willing to Experiment Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White:...

When there’s a big and daunting decluttering project in front of you, the key is to start. Knowing what to do is good, but actually doing it is even better. I’m talking through some decluttering challenges and how to get started on them. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: Get a free […] The post 265: Keyword: Start Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My...

I asked for questions over in the patron-only Facebook group, and the answers to about half of them started with, “Well, the 5 minute pickup . . . ” So I put all those questions together and am answering them today. This little habit really is magic, and helps with things like maintaining decluttering progress, […] The post 264: The Answer is The 5 Minute Pickup Podcast appeared first on Dana K. W...

I’m talking to Myquillyn Smith, whom you may know as “The Nester.” I met Myquillyn a few years ago when she invited me to be an author at her Nest Fest event. She’s as nice as she seems online. We talk about decorating and organizing and decluttering and my fears of cute displays turning into […] The post 263: Decorating Without Clutter with The Nester appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes...

In today’s podcast, I discuss: Finding the balance between how the members of the household like things to be. Finding motivation when you don’t like your house. Overcoming Project Brain and making progress when there isn’t time to do it all. My books Patreon   Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean and get 10% off your first […] The post 262: Blending Organizing Styles (and more) Podcast appeared fi...

Schoolwork gets a grade. Losing weight causes a measurable change in the number on the scale. But sometimes it’s hard to measure decluttering success. Or to measure how much your home has improved due to daily habits. Today, I’m talking about ways to measure your success in your home so you can inspire yourself to […] The post 261: Measuring Progress, Measuring Success Podcast appeared first on Da...