podcasts Archives - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

In this conversation, my guest has a newborn and is feeling overwhelmed. We talk about where to focus and how to reframe success to make it possible to start. Dana’s new children’s book is coming Feb. 17th! Preorder now! My Books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  My […] The post 493: Going Beyond Survival Mode appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes...

If you struggle with clutter, there’s a high likelihood that you are creative! Not all creative people struggle with clutter, but most people who struggle with clutter are creative. I’m talking about the relationship between clutter and creativity and how to go about decluttering when you see the possibilities in everything! Dana’s new children’s book […] The post 492: Clutter an...

It’s natural to think about changes you want to make in the new year. I’ve found that identifying small things I can do differently helps increase the chances that changes will last.   The Container Concept YouTube Video The Myth of Consistency podcast episode   Dana’s new children’s book is coming Feb. 17th! Preorder now! […] The post 491: What to Do Differ...

I hope you’ve been having a wonderful holiday season! If you’re determined to tackle decluttering with your kids (or with anyone), here are some of the reasons why using the No Mess Decluttering Process with others, even kids, is so effective. Use this process to make decluttering as simple, easy, and argument-free as possible! Take […] The post 490: Four Reasons the No Mess Decluttering Pro...

Mattia from AuDHD Flourishing has experienced great success with my No Mess Decluttering Method. We discuss why this method works so well for everyone, including the neurodivergent community. https://www.audhdflourishing.com/ Take Your House Back is on SALE! https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/book Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  My YouTube Channel! Want to […] The pos...

I’m answering questions around the theme of dealing with gifts while you’re actively decluttering your home! Do you have any tips for dealing with gifts? After every holiday, I end up with a pile of items in the garage that were given with love, but I have no use for or room for. What do […] The post 488: Gifts Plus Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

Beth is a Mental Health Professional with a very busy schedule in a family of people who also have very busy schedules. We discuss how to apply the decluttering process to her calendar to free up more time for decluttering her house! My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out […] The post 487: Decluttering (not Organizing) the Calendar appeared first on Dana K. White: A Sl...

Function is so important in the kitchen because it is a space that needs to be used every day! Decluttering with function in mind will take you far. I’m answering these questions about decluttering in the kitchen:  I love to bake! I must have every size, shape, and type of cake pan and sheet pan […] The post 486: Function. Important Everywhere. Essential in the Kitchen. appeared first on Dan...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com What is the best way to downsize/go through Christmas stuff? I am doing your “14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests.” It is lovely, and if I didn’t have anything else to do, I am sure I could accomplish it. What do I do […] The post 485: Holiday and Hosting Decluttering appeared first...

Guilt free rest is the very best perk of having a decluttered home. I didn’t know that when I started decluttering, so I’m sharing it with you now. 338: Real Progress in a Hoarding Situation Podcast My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want […] The post 484: Redefining My House’s Happy Ending appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

You definitely don’t need my permission for anything, but I’ve learned that giving myself permission to learn is incredibly helpful when I feel overwhelmed. If you’re struggling to declutter and feeling confused, see if giving yourself “permission to learn” makes starting easier. Do It Now! How to Make Guaranteed Decluttering Progress My books My YouTube […] The post 483: Permission to Learn...

I remember being scared that I’d never figure out how to get my house under control! I was petrified of someone ringing my doorbell without warning! This week, I’m sharing some common fears around decluttering and how to remove those fears! My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 482: Scary Clutter Problems – Solved appeared first on Dana K. Whit...

We (those of us who struggle with clutter) tend to love collections! But we also know they can get out of control. I’m talking about collecting in a way that doesn’t send the house spiraling into clutter. My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  […] The post 481: Collection? Or Investment? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I am doing something kind of fun. So as you know, I have my Patreon group, and we had an in-person retreat.  I asked some of them if they would come on and share a pivotal or transformational moment for them in their own process of getting their home under control. It’s all private, but […] The post 480: Real People, Real Progress – Lessons from the Kindred Spirits appeared first...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com Due to some kitchen updates, I had to empty out my kitchen cabinets. Since I got everything out of the cabinets, I feel like it’s a perfect time to declutter and reorganize!! How should I tackle this whole kitchen? I’ve decluttered a ton. I’m pretty happy […] The post 479: Q&A – Wh...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com How can I plunk my homeschool routine in the middle of my dailies, progress with decluttering, and other housekeeping tasks without it all falling apart? How do you prevent yourself from “going there” with your emotions? You said you have a lot of emotions about things. […] The post 478: Q&A – Funct...

The goal of noncommittal experimentation is to remove the pressure that I feel that keeps me from doing anything. Take Your House Back My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? The post 477: Noncommittal Experimentation appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’ve stayed in multiple homes lately, including a shipping container tiny home! That has made me think a LOT about what I want in a home and how to get there. Take Your House Back aslobcomesclean.com/jane My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want […] The post 476: The House You Have Is The House You Have appeared first on Dana K. White: A Sl...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com How do you apply the container concept for certain items that some people would tie/fold and others would let loose such as cables and linens?  I just feel frozen and I don’t know how to decide what to tackle first. What are some suggestions to help […] The post 475: Container Concept and Creativity appe...

Let go of your attachment to things and do the “one in/one out” rule. Change the way you look at your stuff. Keep your mind on track.   ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to […] The post 474: Decluttering When It’s All So Interesting appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slo...

I’m back from my summer break! It’s always helpful to assess my home and how it’s functioning for me in my current stage of life. As we move college kids in and then out again, I find myself incredibly thankful for all the decluttering I’ve done! ASlobComesClean.com/HQ My books My YouTube Channel! Want to be […] The post 473: My State of the Home Post-Summer 2025 Podc...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 472: Clutter Thresholds, Dealing With Trash, Def...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 471: Take It There Now, Overwhelming Closets, Fi...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 470: House Issues, Others Helping, Organizing Tu...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 469: Container Concept Issues, Attics and Baseme...