Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy

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...

On today’s show, Kathi chats with author, Sue Heimer to talk about her book,  When you Feel like Screaming: Practical Help for Frustrated Moms . Drawing from personal experiences, Sue and Kathi share practical tips for frustrated moms as well as encouragement for why you are the best imperfect mom for your child. In this encouraging episode you will learn: why it’s important to identify the root c...

Tonya Kubo is back and on today’s podcast she and Kathi continue the conversation on the differences between clutter and hoarding. Drawing from personal experiences they share practical tips for what to do if you or a loved one struggle with hoarding. In this episode you will learn: why the mess is not always the actual problem when it comes to hoarding when it might be time to seek professional h...

Do you have a loved one that struggles with hoarding? On today’s episode Tonya Kubo joins Kathi as they discuss what it’s like to live with and love a family member who struggles with hoarding. In this episode you will learn: the difference between hoarding and clutter why hoarding is really a symptom of anxiety how to practice empathy with loved ones while understanding that only hoarders can hel...

On today’s bonus episode, Kathi welcomes back Myquillyn Smith, author of  Cozy Minimalist Home. Myquillyn shares her best tips for shifting your mind, house and habits for going from  cluttered to cozy . On today’s info-filled show you’ll learn: Why you need designated empty surfaces and décor surfaces in your home How to properly use storage spaces Myquillyn’s favorite storage items Why having so...

Do you struggle with wanting to live clutter free but also wanting to create a warm and inviting feel to your home? On today’s show, Kathi sits down with Myquillyn Smith to talk about her book,  Cozy Minimalist Home . Myquillyn shares her insights into what it means to be a “cozy minimalist,” one who wants the most amount of style with the least amount of stuff. Kathi and Myquillyn also discuss wh...

On today’s podcast Kathi sits down with friend and author Mary Demuth, to talk about her new book “The Seven Deadly Friendships.” Based on the seven deadly sins from Proverbs 6, Mary looks at 7 types of unhealthy friendships that can cause emotional clutter in our hearts. In this info-filled interview, you will learn • how relationship issues can be caused by fear • why setting boundaries in frien...

On today’s show, Kathy sits down with Carol Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert to talk about their book, “Give Them Wings.” Carol and Krista share insights about how to clear the emotional clutter out of the letting go process. Kathy, Carol and Krista also share an in-depth conversation about how to navigate parenting in the digital age and how to equip our children for success during the “letting go y...

Kathi sits down with Jami Amerine, author of “Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors,” to talk about one of her blog  posts  that went viral over night. Jami shares the positive and negative reactions to this “rant” as she calls it, when she realized she didn’t want her kids to go into the world not having compassion for others. Jami says the idea popped into her head shortly after her last foster child was...

Do you hold on to things hoping someone in your family will one day need them? It's time to get over the hierarchy of giving mindset. In this episode you will learn: why it is not better to give something to a family member than a stranger how a "permanent loan" might be a great way to temporarily get rid of some belongings how you can minister to others by sharing your baby items Thanks for Liste...

with Tonya Kubo

Save Time, Save Money, Save Your Sanity

Kathi sits down with friend and coauthor, Cheri Gregory for the fourth and final time this month. Today we’re discussing the fourth of our four bullies that we talk about in “You Don't Have to Try So Hard,” the things that keep us from doing the things that God has created us to do. Cheri shares some personal stories about how she was able to move from being hyper focused on mistakes towards being...

Have you ever had a big project that you just kept putting off? Or something in your life that just felt too big to tackle right now so you put it off and put it off for another time? Kathi sits down with friend and coauthor of "You Don't Have to Try So Hard," Cheri Gregory, to talk about emotional clutter and procrastination. In this Episode You Will Know: Why procrastination is actually consider...