Clutter Free Academy

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy  Facebook group . Kathi and Tonya talk about a pretty big issue- how to get rid of sentimental treasures without getting rid of the memories. On today’s show you’ll learn the three questions to ask when it comes to decluttering the sentimental items: Is this the best representation...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group . Kathi and Tonya talk about how to create and keep decluttering routines that actually work. On today’s show you’ll learn: How “anchoring” one habit to another can help create successful routines Why our decluttering routines are necessary in order to take care of ou...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon, authors of the new book  Shiny Things: Mothering on Purpose in a World of Distraction . Kathi, Anne-Renee and Amanda discuss the challenges of living and parenting with purpose in a time when we are inundated by distractions as well as offer some help for how to stay focused on your most important priorities....

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group . Kathi and Tonya wrap up the conversation on clutter in the family in part two of this discussion. On today’s show you’ll learn: Why the principle of negotiating space works regardless of who your family member is or how old they are The secret to getting your family...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group . Kathi and Tonya chat about dealing with family clutter. On today’s show you’ll learn: Why we need to deal with our own clutter first How to agree on space even if we don’t agree about stuff Why we need a process for breaking up with our clutter Thanks for Listening!...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined again by Joshua Becker, author of  The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own . Kathi and Joshua continue their conversation about his new book  The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life. On today’s show you’ll learn: • Whether it is possible to be a minimalist when you have small children...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Joshua Becker, author of  The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own . Kathi and Joshua talk about his journey into a minimalist lifestyle and discuss his new book  The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life. On today’s show you’ll learn: • Why our belongings can keep us from living the...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Melissa Maimone, author of  The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace, and the Gifts of a Dark Place . Kathi and Melissa have an open and honest discussion around a topic that is more common to clutter than we’d like to talk about- depression.   On today’s show you’ll learn: Why clutter is more of a symptom than the problem How there are deep gif...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy  Facebook group . Kathi and Tonya share four tips for staying motivated when you feel like it’s all too much. On today’s show you’ll learn: Why living clutter-free is not “one and done” Where to start when you’re feeling overwhelmed How de-cluttering, cleaning and organizing are all...

On today’s episode Kathi welcomes friend and author Lyneta Smith, to talk about her new book  Curtain Call: A Memoir . Kathi chats with Lyneta about her journey of dealing with emotional clutter from a traumatic childhood and how physical clutter can often be used to hide our emotional wounds. On today’s show you’ll learn: Why physical clutter can often be a sign that all is not well How clutter c...

On today’s episode Kathi welcomes Gretta Kennedy and Suzanne Gosselin, authors  Grit and Grace: Devotions for Warrior Moms . Kathi, Gretta and Suzanne talk about what moms can do when we’re feeling overwhelmed with spiritual clutter during our quiet time with God. On today’s show you’ll learn: How to stay connected to God during the “while also” season of life Why moms in this busy stage of life n...

On today’s episode Kathi is joined by Susie Crosby, author of Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In. Kathi and Susie talk about what to do when we’re feeling overwhelmed with the spiritual clutter we can sometimes bring to our time with God. On today’s show you’ll learn: How to keep your spiritual life more simple Why “one word” can be enough to turn your day around Why we tend to make Go...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy  Facebook group . Kathi and Tonya share about the value of creating a clutter-free community and how you can create a culture of generosity and reciprocity in your own community. On today’s show you’ll learn: How a “small give” can be a great way to start building a community of sha...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Clutter Free Academy Facebook group leader Tonya Kubo. Kathi and Tonya talk about the similarities and differences between minimalism and living clutter-free and they each share what they love about minimalism. On today’s show you’ll learn: How something being necessary for survival is different from being necessary for joy and peace of mind Wh...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi and Tonya Kubo are back to continue their conversation on decluttering when you’re in crisis mode. Kathi and Tonya share the last four of their seven tips to help you declutter in the midst of a crisis. On today’s show you’ll learn: Why storage isn’t just paying for storage but also the emotional time and energy The value of considering “is this what I want...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi and Tonya Kubo chat about their recent experiences with “crisis moves” when they had to pack up and be ready to move in a very short amount of time. In part one of this series, Kathi and Tonya share the first three of seven tips to help you declutter in the midst of a crisis.  On today’s show you’ll learn: Why you should only have three places for your stuf...

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Valorie Burton to talk about her new book, the Successful Woman Planner.  Kathi and Valorie talk about the planner and Valorie shares practical tips for clearing the emotional clutter so we can be successful in what God has called us to do and take action.  On today’s show you’ll learn: Why you have to let go of the things that don't matter as much if you're goin...

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about one of Kathi’s favorite topics- rest. Dr. Saundra shares insight from her book  Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.  Kathi and Dr. Saundra talk about the physical and spiritual side of rest and the importance of restorative rest. On today’s show you’ll learn: Why medical solutions for rest...

On today’s episode, Kathi and Tonya Kubo are back to share more details about the Clutter Free for Life subscription group and why you need it if you want to be clutter free  FOR LIFE . Tonya and Kathi talk about the second  essentia l ingredient needed if you want a clutter free lifestyle.  On today’s encouraging show you’ll learn: When you start to de-clutter it’s easier to say “no” to the thing...

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes back Tonya Kubo to share the biggest Clutter Free announcement we’ve ever had. They introduce the Clutter Free for Life subscription group.   On today’s encouraging show you’ll learn: What to do if you need help with the day to day clutter. How this program can help you implement the daily practices required to keep clutter free for life. Why clutter is never a o...

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes friend and author KariAnne Wood to talk about her devotional;  You’ve Got This! (Because God’s Got You) . Kathi and KariAnne chat about how to find joy and stay encouraged even in the middle of tough places. On today’s encouraging show you’ll learn: What to do on the days when you just don’t feel like “you’ve got this” Why sometimes we need to just press pause Ho...

On today’s episode, Kathi chats with Deborah Smith Pegues, author of The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women . Kathi and Deborah discuss the importance of women being financially literate. And Deborah shares practical tips for women who might feel overwhelmed by money issues. On today’s informative show you’ll learn: Why people who struggle with clutter often also struggle with money What to do if y...

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes friend and author Arlene Pellicane to talk about her new book;  Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right . Kathi and Arlene discuss the challenges of raising kids to respect authority and Arlene shares tips for parents who want to raise children to love the Lord and have a healthy respect for authority....

On today’s podcast, Kathi sits down with Wendy Pope to talk about her book,  Yes, No and Maybe . Wendy and Kathi share about the times we need to say “yes to God, no to self, and maybe to others."  In today's insightful episode you will learn: the 13 words that changed Wendy’s life why God’s Word is either positive or polishing how to find “320” moments in our daily lives   DOWNLOAD Chapter 1 of Y...

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Jessica Turner, author of  Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter and Thrive.  Kathi and Jessica chat about de-cluttering particularly as it relates to working moms. Jessica share tips for moms working both in and out-side of the home. On today’s info-filled show you’ll learn: Why boundaries are essential in our work and home life H...