The Declutter Hub Podcast

Are boxes the bane of your life? Well you’re not on your own. Whether your boxes are empty or full you’re going to need a strategy to deal with them on your decluttering journey. In this podcast we’re delving into the cardboard boxes that are taking up all our valuable space. Reset Your Home book Episode 314 How to declutter a storage unit Episode 305 Overcoming donation roadblocks Episode 107 The...

It’s the end of Ingrid and Lesley week and our last deep dive into mine and Ingrid’s life outside of the Declutter Hub. We’ve saved the best till last and I can say that because today I’m talking to my eldest son Luke. Now Luke has already featured on the podcast a couple of times before but he’s back by popular demand. Today we are talking all about Luke’s recent housemove and how that all worked...

For the very last podcast of Ingrid and Lesley week we are bearing all. We’re delving into 10 things that you probably don’t know about us. Just a little bit of fun before we get back to the serious business of decluttering. Link to our book Episode 334 - The big reveal of our brand new book Reset Your Home Episode 273 – Are you Team Ingrid or Team Lesley? About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ing...

It’s Ingrid and Lesley week and as part of our special week long of bonus episodes, we are delving into parts of our lives outside of the Declutter Hub that you might not know about. In this podcast, we are talking to the people we trust most whilst we mostly sit on our chairs talking about decluttering all day and they are out there doing the doing. Today we’re talking to the Clutter Fairy and Or...

Lesley and I are lucky enough to be at the helm of a fantastic, ever-growing community that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing through the practice of decluttering and organising your home. And that is something we are incredibly proud of. But long term listeners of this podcast will have heard us mention we are also a proud part of another brilliant community too. Lesley, our assistant...

It’s Ingrid and Lesley week and as part of our special week long of bonus episodes, we are delving into parts of our lives outside of the Declutter Hub that you might not know about. In this podcast, we are talking to some of our longest standing friends and colleagues from the Professional Organising industry. We gave them an advance copy of our brand new book, Reset Your Home, too to ask them wh...

If you’ve been listening in for a while you will have heard us mention our very exciting news, that we have our very own book coming out. As the publication date approaches, next week on Thursday the 27th of February, we thought it was time to delve deep into why we decided on a book, how we found writing the book and what you can expect when reading it. On today's podcast we’re talking about Rese...

Every once in a while one of our lovely Declutter Hub members feels brave enough to share their story on the podcast. This podcast is with a fabulous member who has asked to stay anonymous in our conversation. She has been decluttering her home with our help in secret for 2 years. Her family members are not aware she’s joined our membership and has been making fantastic progress. So we’re here to...

Are you one of those people whose mind feels as if it's racing all the time with ideas and tasks that need to be done? Tasks come to you while you are eating lunch, in bed, or on your commute and it can feel completely overwhelming and difficult to make sense of. In today's podcast we’re going to talk about eradicating the noise in your head and capturing it on an actionable list, so you feel clar...

There are 3 little words that underpin most people's struggle with clutter at some point in their life. And those 3 words are “ just in case”. In today's podcast we’re going to give you some advice on how to break through a just in case mindset and make solid decluttering progress. Our Book: Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step Episode 292 10 things to declutter for...

Dana K White is a powerhouse in our global decluttering community and is best known as author and podcast host of A Slob Comes Clean.  With over 17 million podcast downloads and 4 books under her belt she is helping people all over the globe with their clutter. We are delighted to welcome her onto the podcast today to share her expertise, tips, tricks and advice with us. We are also going to delve...

If there is one word that is mentioned more than any other when it comes to decluttering it is overwhelm. If you feel overwhelmed the chances are you’ll down tools. In today's podcast we’re going to discuss 10 ways you can avoid the overwhelm that inevitably forms part of the decluttering process. Join our membership Episode 315 – 10 ways to declutter spontaneously Episode 298 – 10 top tips for a...

Every once in a while one of our lovely Declutter Hub members feels brave enough to share their story on the podcast. Anna has been with us for 6 months now and is making incredible changes to her home and her life. Today we’re here to talk about what it feels like when you’re spinning so many plates and how our membership has helped her. Anna Burns is a self employed small pet holiday boarder, a...

2025 is upon us and as always a new year provides a fresh impetus for change, so as we contemplate our homes and our lives in January, do you buy into a new year new you, or are you in more of a new year same you mindset? In this podcast we’re going to chat through how you can make sure you work through 2025 in a positive way. Reset Your Home Challenge sign up Reset Your Home Book Episode 320 – Wh...

Do you love a motivational quote? We do too! And in today’s podcast we are sharing some of our favorites from other people and some of our own to catapult you successfully into 2025. Episode 298 – 10 top tips for a low maintenance and organised home Episode 293 – How to make your day run smoothly Episode 101 – Decluttering with the Reset Your Home System About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingri...

We are delighted to welcome the inspirational Cher Casey to the podcast. As a Californian native who is now based in York here in England, Cher has the benefit of having experienced being a Professional Organiser at first hand in both the US and UK. Her holistic approach goes beyond tidying up; she focuses on enhancing physical, emotional, and mental well-being by creating spaces that promote peac...

As your life goes through its various transitions, the original or current purpose of a room may not always make sense. But repurposing a room may seem a daunting task. In this podcast Ingrid chats through how she changed everything around once her son moved out to university. Episode 240 – How to declutter books Episode 79 – Home staging for a house sale Episode 30 – Planning a house move About t...

Are you that person that says ‘all done’ when people ask about whether you are ready for Christmas or does that question send you into a blind panic? In today’s podcast we’re going to chat through pulling together a last minute to-do list so you can feel in control and organised. Countdown to Christmas Course Episode 165 – 10 things to declutter from your Christmas boxes Episode 158 – Getting a he...

Black Friday can put anybody to the ultimate test when it comes to avoiding buying things. There is no doubt that Black Friday is a time to secure those bargains, but the best bargain in the world is leaving something on the shelf. In this podcast we’re going to talk about navigating Black Friday in an attempt to encourage you to Don’t Buy Ask Why. Black Friday Bundle Episode 316 – Stopping oversh...

A few years ago Ian Anderson Gray was diagnosed as having ADHD and since then has taken steps to create process and structure in his life that has helped him tremendously. In today’s podcast we’re going to delve into his world and discover how simplification and organisation has led to a real breakthrough for himself and his family. Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and is...

Over time, we become so accustomed to seeing the same things in the same rooms at the same time of day that we become what is known as clutter blind. In today’s podcast we are going to discuss clutter blindness and how we can put strategies in place to stop it. Episode 288 What’s to blame for my clutter Episode 239 How do I fall back in love with my house Episode 184 Is there a one size fits all s...

We are delighted to welcome Katie Mortram onto the podcast today. As the Household Advice Editor for Good Housekeeping, Katie looks after all things cleaning and decluttering. She started out as a Junior Tester in the Good Housekeeping Institute 10 years ago, and nowadays focuses on keeping their cleaning content up to date and accurate, testing relevant products and learning about the latest meth...

Coathangers are something that we take for granted in our wardrobes, but having your clothes on the right coat hanger can be a game changer both aesthetically and practically. In today's podcast we’re going to delve into the pros and cons of the different types of hangers. Check out our shop to find our favourite hangers Episode 310 How to choose what to wear with Jennifer Mackay-Mary Episode 262...

If you ask any parent what their biggest clutter nightmare is, it will invariably be toys. But in a world where an excessive amount of toys is the norm, how do we ensure that they don’t take over our homes? In this podcast we’re going to discuss how to minimise your children’s toys. Mentioned in this episode:- Episode 71 – Toys (Part 1) emotions Episode 72 – Toys (Part 2) categorising and declutte...

Have you ended up with items in your home you can’t even remember buying? Do you have many brand new, never worn clothes with tags on in your cupboards? Are you overshopping on a regular basis and are you worried about money? Then this is the podcast episode for you. We have invited financial therapist Carrie Rattle to share her expertise about shopping addiction and how to stop overshopping. Carr...