The Declutter Hub Podcast

In this episode we are talking to guest expert Anne Blumer from Solutions for You and author of Mastering the Business of Organizing. Anne has created a 5 Steps to Organizing Process and she also shares her 10 organizing principles. In this episode we also discuss why decluttering memorabilia is so hard and what questions you can ask yourself when decluttering.  For detailed show notes go to declu...

Today's episode is all about how long you need to keep paperwork in your filing system. Lesley and I discuss the different categories of paperwork and how long we keep them. Decide what your own comfort zone is and how long you feel comfortable keeping paperwork. Some people want to go paperless, while others want to keep everything for 7-10 years. There is no right or wrong way as long as it’s al...

In this episode we are talking about the 10 top tips to start you on your decluttering journey in 2019. Having a plan, being realistic, getting started, choosing your destination and organising for your lifestyle are just a few of the topics being discussed. These 10 top tips are an ideal starting point if you have made decluttering your New Year’s resolution. For detailed shownotes go to declutte...

In today's episode, Lesley talks to two friends who embarked on a challenge to change their clothes shopping behaviours. We talk about the psychology of shopping, the details of their challenge and most importantly what they learnt from the process and whether they would recommend it for anyone who wants to challenge themselves in the New Year. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-po...

It's the final countdown until Christmas! We realise that there are still lots of things to do, but if you plan your tasks you will be finished on time. In this episode Lesley and I will be talking you through the last minute preparations, so you're ready to enjoy this magical time of year. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party servic...

Your bathroom is one of the smallest, but most important spaces of your home. It always surprises us how long it takes to sort through lotions, potions, perfumes and makeup, but the payback in time and money is worth it. In this episode we discuss the key things to remember when you declutter your bathroom. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following t...

In today's episode Lesley and Ingrid chat about planning ahead for a super organised Christmas. December is always a very busy time of year, so we like to get stuff done in November so you can enjoy the holiday season. For more detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more ab...

Guest interview with Leslie Josel, owner of Order Out of Chaos, and a global expert in ADHD and chronic disorganisation. Leslie explains that she works a lot with students who struggle with space, stuff, but mainly time manangement. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Lear...

Our guest today is Jo Middleton, who was a client at The Clutter Fairy. It's important that we get perspectives on decluttering from people who have had clutter and disorganisation in their lives and have turned a corner. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more abou...

Our guest today is Jasmine Sleigh, Owner of Change Your Space, based in Devon. Since 2014, Jasmine has been working with local councils, social services, mental health teams, and the Fire Service with clients who are living in dangerously full homes. She has worked with many people who have a pronounced hoarding issue in their homes, sorting their belongings and making spaces safer. For detailed s...

In today's episode we are discussing all the paperwork that lands on your doormat, comes in via school bags and work bags and how to deal with it. If you have a stack of papers in your kitchen, your hallway, your living room or on your desk, this is the episode for you. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podc...

In this podcast episode Lesley and Ingrid explain why November is such a great month to declutter to prepare for the holiday season. For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Ingrid and Lesley have worked in hundreds of home and feeling guilty plays a big part in holding people back from success in decluttering their homes. In this podcast we discuss the reason why people hold onto things and what they can do to shift the feeling of guilt.  For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:...

Day after day we have post coming through our doors and lots of it is junk mail. Since paper is such a big problem for many people, we are talking about steps you can take to prevent junk mail from coming into your home in the first place. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/priva...

As professional organisers we use the terms decluttering, organising and tidying all the time. We believe they are three different actions and in this podcast we discuss the difference between the three and if there is an overlap. We believe it's best to first declutter, then organise and then tidy on a regular basis.  For detailed show notes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast     This podcast use...

It's our first episode of The Declutter Hub Podcast and hello to you our listeners! We are delighted you're here and can't wait to share all our top tips about decluttering and organising with you. For detailed shownotes go to declutterhub.com/the-podcast This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...