Lisa Woodruff

Organize 365 Podcast

Lisa Woodruff is a home organization expert, productivity specialist, and author of multiple books including The Paper Solution. Lisa's research-based teaching shines a light on the invisible work being done at home and in the workplace. Lisa's sensible and doable organizing tasks appeal to multiple generations. Her candor and relatable style make you feel she is right there beside you, helping you get organized as you laugh and cry together. Lisa believes organization is not a skill you are born with. It is a skill that is developed over time and changes with each season of life. Lisa has hel...

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Lisa Woodruff

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Education

Podcast website

organize365.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

544 - Back to School Summit: Teachers Put your Oxygen Mask on First with Angela Watson 29.06.2023

In today's special Back to School Summit episode, I'm pleased to welcome Angela Watson back to the Organize 365® podcast! Angela has been on the podcast multiple times now. Angela spent 11 years as a classroom teacher and then created a truly life-changing course for Teachers called the 40-Hour Teacher Workweek. She's also the host of her own podcast, Truth for Teachers. We hope all the teachers o...

543 - Back to School Summit: Your Back to School Clutter Bug Type with Cas Aarsen 28.06.2023

In today's special Back to School Summit episode, I'm talking with Cas Aarsen from Clutterbug! Cas has three children and is also growing a company! As we enjoy our summers, we also want to take advantage of this time to set ourselves and our family up for success this fall.  Cas and I agree that the more you LEARN to be organized and productive, the more you're able to show up in all areas of you...

542 - Back to School Summit: Planning with Sarah Hart-Unger 27.06.2023

In today's special Back to School Summit episode, I'm talking with Sarah Hart-Unger about PLANNING. I love planning and so does Sarah. We both attribute planning to our success. There's so much value in thinking about your time in a concrete way and that is what planning allows you. Sarah is the host of the Best Laid Plans Podcast, co-host of the podcast Best of Both Worlds with Laura Vanderkam, m...

541 - The Uniqueness of Your Personal History 23.06.2023

Have you ever been looking for something so hard that you miss it? Of course you have. That's why we have so many idioms for this exact situation, like "If it'd been a snake it would have bit you." You tear your house apart looking for the glasses that are literally on your head (guilty). You get frustrated at everyone in your house for losing your car keys that are still in the car.  Often what w...

Transformation with Katelyn S. 21.06.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! In this episode, I introduce you to Katelyn S. In this can't miss interview, you will get to hear how Kate...

540 - How Do You Embrace Your Unique Purpose As an Adult? 16.06.2023

In past years I've proclaimed, "I don't know what Embrace is. Just do it."  Today on the podcast, I'm coming clean. I DO know what Embrace is. I've just been scared to say it. But I need to. I want to help you unpack what you are uniquely created to do. It's an evolution, but the sooner you leave fear in the rearview mirror and you take that first step, the sooner you'll be closer to what you are...

Transformation with Rhonda H. 14.06.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! In this episode, I introduce you to Rhonda H. Her Organize 365® journey began when her cousin (who is like...

539 - Organizing Your Household Finances: Files Related to Money 09.06.2023

This episode is all about organizing your finances. What I've found is that organizing your finances isn't just about money. The Paper Solution® Financial Binder will guide you through your files, computer and the information inside your head needed to create a complete financial binder and estate plan. As difficult as it is to think about and even talk about - you are most likely going to settle...

Transformation with Jennifer L. 07.06.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! In this episode, I'm delighted to introduce you to Jennifer L. She's a substitute teacher, caregiver to he...

538 - Organizing Your Medical Records: Files Related to Health 02.06.2023

Why do we put off organizing our medical records? Medical emergencies happen. The more prepared and organized you are, the better care you will receive. The Paper Solution® Medical Binder will allow your loved ones to advocate on your behalf with ease and decisions will be made faster. In this episode we do a deep dive into: What it means to organize your medical records and health What health & m...

Jack Brendamour - Junk King 31.05.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! This is a highly motivational podcast. I'm so excited to introduce you to Jack Brendamour, co-owner of Jun...

537 - Organizing Your Home Improvement & Repair Records: Files Related to Selling Your Home & Moving 26.05.2023

This is the second of a four part series featuring The Paper Solution® Binders. Today I want to introduce you to the Household Reference Binder.  The Household Reference Binder is for anything related to your house. Think of it as a little file cabinet for your house. In this episode, we discuss how to implement The Household Reference Binder for: Your home Second home, rental properties, multiple...

Transformation with Jake N. 24.05.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! In this episode, I introduce you to Jake Nordmark. Jake has been part of our Organize 365® Dream Team for...

536 - Organizing Your Household Operations: Holidays, Cleaning Schedules, Meal Planning, Pets & More 19.05.2023

This is the first of a four part series featuring The Paper Solution® Binders. Today I want to introduce you to the Household Operations Binder. This binder gives you or someone else everything needed to be the COO of your household! The Household Operations Binder is fun. This binder is all about you, your uniqueness, your family, how you celebrate life and the things and traditions that make you...

Transformation with Ginger H 17.05.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! In this episode, I introduce you to Ginger H., and we get to talk about the Sunday Basket® and the habits...

535 - Your House Needs a Mom 12.05.2023

In honor of Mother's Day, I want to focus on the feminine touches that make a house a home. What are the things you remember growing up from your mother, grandmother or mother figure in your home that you want to add to your home? YOU make your house a home.  In this episode, I encourage you to take a minute and reflect on: The great things that the women in your family have given to your family....

Transformation with Dawn F. 10.05.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! In this episode, I introduce you to Dawn F. and we get to talk about books! All the books! Dawn is an educ...

Pursuing a PhD 15: Planning the Next Trimester 08.05.2023

I want to end this series by talking about how I'm planning for the next trimester and beyond and what is different now than what I was living with before I started this journey.  The beginning of this journey started with trying to get naps in, still working a bit on days that I planned to do school, but it has moved to no naps and no work on Mondays and Thursdays. Looking at my past trimester wi...

534 - How Long Do Golden Windows Last? 05.05.2023

There are times when getting organized is going to be easier. I call these Golden Windows.  Some Golden Windows are given to all of us - like January (new year), spring and fall. The new year is all about starting the year off with a fresh start and achieving new goals. Spring and fall are both times of the year when there are big season shifts and you get a burst of energy. The spring energy lend...

Transformation with Pamela A 03.05.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! In this episode, I introduce you to Pamela A. to discuss her organizing journey and transformation. Pamela...

Pursuing a PhD 14: Reclaiming My Home Plans During Break 01.05.2023

Proactive versus Reactive Listen in to how I map out someone going from a completely reactive life to a proactive one. Since I don't have a lot of margin in my life right now, there are things I used to do regularly that I'm unable to do. I now have a 2-week break from school and I will be sharing how I plan to continue my proactive living without the additional margin in my life. At first I thoug...

533 - Is There an Organization Finish Line? 28.04.2023

This episode answers a question I get a lot. How do you know when you are organized? What does it mean to be fully organized? Does anyone ever feel finished? Is there an organization finish line? Let's get into it!  First, you're going to want to follow along with the Organize 365® Research - get a FREE copy of our newly released research magazine here . Our most recent research study aimed to ans...

Transformation with Lindsay S 26.04.2023

On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. You can see and hear transformation in action. I look forward to helping YOU learn the skill of organization, too! Today I'm interviewing Lindsey S. She's a high school special education teacher that found me through my p...

Pursuing a PhD 13: Plan With the End in Mind 24.04.2023

We are nearing the end of my first trimester and I am now in the mindset to be successful in this 4 year journey. In this podcast, I'm talking to you about planning. Processing this journey, I am a whole to part learner, looking at the end of the journey to understand what I will need to move through this journey. I am spending time attending webinars and meetings finding out more about the field...

532 - How to Organize in the Summer Months 21.04.2023

I used to think that once my kids got older that summer wouldn't be so much of a challenge. Wrong. Adults get summers, too.  Have you heard motivation coaches say "you only have so many summers left" OR "you only have so many summers left with your kids?" It may sound cliche, but it's true! When you put it in this context, it becomes very clear that you should absolutely prioritize your summer exp...

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