Reframe & Reclaim

Your Home Doesn't Have to Be Perfect for the Holidays  Is holiday decluttering turning your home into a stressful project? Between preparing for guests, decorating, cleaning, and organizing, it's easy to feel like your home needs to be picture perfect before the holidays begin. In this episode of Reframe & Reclaim, professional organizer, Jennifer Harris, and psychotherapist, Courtney Huckabay...

Welcome to Reframe & Reclaim! Today is our 90th podcast episode. If you are new to Reframe & Reclaim, we wanted to personally introduce ourselves to you. Jennifer Harris and Courtney Huckabay are the authors of Reframe & Reclaim: A 7-Step Guide to Reframe Your Relationship with Your Belongings and Reclaim Your Space and the co-hosts of the Reframe & Reclaim podcast.   Jennifer is a...

What’s scarier than a haunted house? Your clutter. 👻 For many people, the hardest part of decluttering isn’t knowing what to do, it’s facing the fear, overwhelm, and uncertainty that comes with getting started. In this Halloween-inspired episode, we’re confronting some of the biggest “ghosts” of decluttering: fear of starting, decision fatigue, emotional overwhelm, and the fear that decluttering...

Everyone has their personal grief journey. For some, birthdays and anniversaries can bring sadness and grief, and for others, these times bring joy of fond memories and experiences we shared with our loved ones. Wherever you are in your grief journey, we want to encourage you to continue to connect with and share your loved one’s life legacy.   Listen in as Jennifer and Courtney share about their...

Cozy up with your favorite pumpkin spice product and listen in as Jennifer and Courtney tell about their favorite books that have reframed their mindset and changed their outlooks. Some books challenge our perspectives and others give us insight to self-awareness and self-compassion. Other books are focused specifically about our homes and how our homes shape and impact our lives.    Choose one of...

What happens when decluttering after a death means sorting through an entire lifetime of someone you love? Cleaning out a loved one’s home, managing inherited clutter, and deciding what to keep, donate, sell, or let go can be one of the most emotionally exhausting parts of grief and bereavement. And the statistics show just how complicated this process can be. A 2026 survey found that 56% of Ameri...

We all have a “someday box”. A place where we store the dreams, plans, possibilities, and versions of ourselves we hope to become. It might hold the career we want, the home we imagine, the places we want to travel, the creative projects we keep postponing, or simply the life we believe is waiting for us someday. But what happens when our hopeful aspirations meet the reality of our lifestyle and l...

How much stuff do you actually own and how much of it is simply hiding from you? In this episode, we explore the idea: “If you don’t see it, you don’t own it.” Think about the mysterious boxes sitting in the garage, the overflowing junk drawer, the closet full of miscellaneous items, and all those things you know you have somewhere… you just have no idea where. And then comes the moment when you a...

📸 Celebrate National Save Your Photos Month! Your memories deserve more than a camera roll full of clutter! In this episode, we’re sharing simple strategies to declutter, organize, preserve, and display your digital photos—so your favorite moments are easy to find and enjoy for years to come. From deleting duplicates to creating backups and turning digital memories into beautiful displays, let’s...

Declutter Your Space, Improve Your Life What if one of the simplest ways to improve yourself this September is to clean out your closet, clear your counters, and finally let go of the stuff you don't need?   September is Self-Improvement Month, and in this episode, we're looking at decluttering from a different perspective: not as a chore, but as a powerful tool for personal growth. A cluttered ho...

Have you ever decluttered your home, only to find the clutter creeping back a few weeks later? You're not alone. The real challenge isn't organizing your home—it's creating simple habits that help you keep it organized for the long term. In this episode, you'll learn practical, sustainable decluttering habits to help you maintain a tidy, peaceful home without spending hours cleaning every weekend....

Need to declutter your house fast without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, you'll learn practical, high-impact decluttering strategies that can make your home look cleaner and feel calmer—in as little as 30 minutes. If you're short on time, expecting guests, or simply tired of living with clutter, this episode will show you how to focus on the areas that make the biggest visual difference. Fo...

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Don't know where to start? This episode is for you. If you've ever looked around your home and thought, "Where do I even begin?" you're not alone. In this episode, we explore why clutter feels so overwhelming and share a simple, realistic strategy to help you finally get started—without spending your entire weekend cleaning. You'll discover: ✅ Why clutter causes me...

August 15 is National Back to School Preparation Day! As families prepare for a new school year, one important factor is often overlooked—clutter. In this episode, we explore how a cluttered environment can affect a student's ability to focus, manage stress, and perform academically. From overflowing backpacks and messy desks to disorganized bedrooms, physical clutter can create mental clutter, ma...

What if the secret to a clutter-free home isn’t organizing more—it’s creating better systems? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of the drop zone and why it’s one of the most effective ways to simplify your home and reduce everyday stress. From misplaced keys and overflowing backpacks to piles of mail, clutter often begins where daily routines end. An intentionally designed drop zone can...

If buying more means using more, are we actually saving money or accelerating consumption while filling our homes with stress? Do you subscribe to the mindset of buying in bulk - does it save you time and money? Or are you a person who believes in only buying what you need? Jen and Courtney are here to discuss the pros and cons of buying in bulk and what it may mean for you and your home.   A stud...

It is summer time! Most families are focusing on vacations, events, and fun, but we want to focus on reclaiming quality family time this summer. Quality time is intentional and purposeful time that you choose to spend with your family. It does not have to cost money or be an extravagant gesture. And time is the most valuable asset because you cannot gain it back.  Take some time to listen in as Co...

Does meal preparation and planning seem like a chore? Are you exhausted at the end of the day and not have the energy to plan a meal? Listen in as Courtney and Jen discuss how meal planning can help reclaim your time and money.   The average family can spend $40 - $125 eating out for one meal. This may be convenient at the moment, but this habit can eat away at your budget. Jen has found how meal...

We are away enjoying some summer fun! This year, the United States is celebrating its 250 year anniversary. There have been many changes and transitions in American history, just as we have in our lives individually. We hope this episode helps remind you how to honor and celebrate your personal history while allowing space for change and newness.   In life we are guaranteed change. It is inevitabl...

We have just returned from the NASW New Mexico Chapter conference! It was a pleasure sharing about our book, Reframe & Reclaim and the research behind how our environment impacts our well-being. Courtney presented during the conference, “Clutter & Cognitive Congestion: Cognitive Reframing for Healthier Home Environments and Mental Wellbeing.” Jen exhibited our book and resources during the...

We are away enjoying some summer fun! We wanted to replay one of our most viewed episodes from summer 2025. We hope you are enjoying a successful summer. We will be back soon!   Description: Summer is just beginning. Are you already feeling the stress and frazzle of the summer schedule? Whether you are a parent trying to keep your kids safe and entertained or you are ready for some respite and rel...

Summer is here! School is out, the sun is up longer, and the kids are free! But don’t let all of the routines and expectations fly out the window. Summer is a great time to relax the busy and hectic schedules and focus on helpful self-care and life skills.   Whether you are a single adult trying to have fun in the sun or a parent of kids at home, we all need some form of routine to keep a sense of...

Have you heard of the “latte factor,” how small recurring purchases can prevent bigger goals if unchecked? Today we are talking about reframing our mindset about spending. It is easy to spend $3 - $6 on a morning latte, but how much are you investing in coffee each year? 200 days of purchasing a $4.50 latte can cost you $1,350! If you were to reduce this small spending, what would you do with that...

It is officially summer time! Kids will be home, vacations are to be planned, and the house will be filled with the family every day. Summer can be a respite from the typical hustle and bustle, and it can be a new kind of stress that seeps in. How do you balance all of the summer fun with the continued responsibilities of life?   Listen in as Courtney and Jennifer discuss their strategies and syst...

May 25 is Memorial Day -  honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service of our country. As we reflect to remember people who are no longer living, with gratitude and sentimentality, we also remember our loved ones who have passed. How do you honor and remember your loved ones that are no longer with you?   Listen in as Jennifer and Courtney discuss their experiences w...