The Declutter Hub Podcast

Today we’re going right back to basics to talk about why clutter holds us back and keeps us stuck. We’re going to talk about some of the typical emotions that people feel and tell you all about our September 2023 Reset Your Home Challenge. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 242 - How to overcome decluttering roadblocks Episode 116 - Why is decluttering transformational Episode 201 - Is perfectioni...

Today’s guest is Feng Shui Master Maria Green. Maria lived in “a flat from hell” and this triggered her interest in how our spaces and surroundings affect us and set her on the path to the study of Feng Shui. In today’s podcast we are going to delve into what Feng Shui is and isn’t and how it can help you declutter your home. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 79 – Home staging for a house sale Ep...

Our bedrooms should be a sanctuary, with relaxing at the forefront of our mind. But often we have a bedside table, cabinet or nightstand that is anything but calming. In this podcast we’re going to talk about the 10 things you need to declutter from your bedside table. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 25 – Organise your wardrobe like a pro Episode 172 – 10 things to do in your home daily Episode...

One of the things we regularly find when we’re decluttering homes is giftcards.  Sometimes it can feel like a lucky win if it’s a gift card you’d forgotten you had but if it’s expired it can leave you feeling like you've just wasted money and an opportunity.  In this podcast, we’re going to delve into gift cards; giving them, receiving them and organising them  Mentioned in this episode: Episode 8...

In this podcast we welcome Cassandra Aarsen from Clutterbug. Many of you know her from her Youtube Channel, hosting the tv show Hot Mess house and her decluttering books. We chat through the Clutter Bug philosophy and the 4 organising styles associated with it. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dic...

When we are decluttering our home we will undoubtedly come across things that are just no longer useful.  No if’s or but’s we just aren’t going to use them again. In this podcast we’re going to talk about 10 things in your home that it’s finally time to let go of. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter...

It seems like only yesterday that we celebrated our 50th podcast in 2019 and here we are, 200 episodes and 4 years later still loving recording each and every podcast, but things don’t stop at the recording stage.  There’s a whole lot of work going to get each episode to be released every Friday and it’s not just Lesley and I doing it.  As this is our 250th episode we want to take you behind the s...

When a loved one passes away and you bear the responsibility of dealing with their belongings it can be stressful, time consuming and confronting. In today's podcast we’re going to talk about something we like to call sensitive house clearance and how it might help you in this situation. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to th...

If you are on a mission to declutter your home it can be hard to get the balance right. In this podcast we are going to chat through some of the things to consider to make sure your decluttering projects are successfully in balance and result in a harmonious outcome. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutt...

My eldest son, Luke and I have always had a very open and honest dialogue which is why a recent diagnosis of ADHD left me wondering how I could have missed something so substantial and impactful when I work with people with ADHD each and every day. I’ve invited Luke onto the podcast to share his ADHD journey with us and it’s a fascinating listen. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Le...

Today we’re here to talk about 10 things to declutter from your kitchen but there won’t be any chipped plates and expired food to be seen here. As always we are thinking outside of the box, so sit back and see how many of our 10 things you have in your kitchen. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dic...

It’s time to delve into the world of crafting, and more specifically knitting. Ingrid and I often find where there's craft there’s clutter and where there's clutter there's craft. So in today’s podcast I’ve called on an expert to discuss her take on craft clutter. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter...

Deciding what to leave behind when you die is a personal decision that should be made with care and consideration for your loved ones and your own values and priorities. But how do we make sure we are leaving the right things to the right people so your legacy can be a lasting one? Mentioned in this episode: The Declutter Hub recommends StoryTerrace! About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid an...

There are some areas of your home that are high traffic but seldom get the TLC they deserve. The utility room is one of those rooms. Today it is entering the spotlight when we delve into the ten things to declutter from your utility room. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life t...

It's fair to say undertaking a decluttering project is not always straightforward. Often there are roadblocks that appear and stop us in our tracks. In todays podcast we're going to talk about some of these roadblocks and how to overcome them. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home l...

Today’s guest loves time management, setting goals and prioritisation so much that several years ago she took everything she had learnt over the years and incorporated it into creating a series of planners. If you love a list but have too many lists on the go at one time, maybe a planner might be the answer. In today’s podcast we are going to delve into planning and organisation in your personal a...

If you're a book lover than the very last thing you want to do is touch your precious book collection. In this podcast we're going to talk about why books are so difficult to declutter and the questions to ask yourself to break this project down into manageable chunks. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clu...

We come across so many people who have fallen out of love with their home and are on the verge of moving or taking drastic action. But sometimes it’s not the home itself, it’s the clutter that resides there. In this podcast we are going to talk about what you can do to fall back in love with your home again. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here!...

Today we're going to talk about 10 things you need to do every day to have an impact on the visual clutter in your home. The best thing about these 10 things is that they will take one-minute or less, so listen to a quick fire podcast and make a real difference to your home every day. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the b...

In this podcast we are so privileged to have a guest who is willing to share her story of living with a very full home. She says ”I have been a compulsive hoarder for as long as I can care to remember. As a child I was messy and just didn't understand how to tidy up. As an adult I lost the ability altogether.” We find out how living with hoarding behaviours has unfolded for her. I'm a middle-aged...

Decluttering and organising the paperwork in your home can seem like a mammoth task. But why is it something we procrastinate on? In todays podcast we're going to talk about why paperwork is such a tricky thing to do. Mentioned in this episode: The Declutter Hub >> Purge Your Paperwork Declutter Challenge Course – Project Paperwork > The Declutter Hub About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid a...

It will come as no surprise that we believe that clutter is costing you dearly. Some of these costs are plain to see, but in todays podcast we are going to delve into the lesser known ways that your clutter is having a negative impact on your life. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your h...

It's no secret that Lesley and I have pet hates when it comes to organisational things for your home that pretend to be revolutionary. In today's podcast we're going to chat through the 10 things that we would never buy. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to...

Now you know Lesley and I are all about encouraging you one step at a time to declutter and organise your home but sometimes it just seems an insurmountable task and there are options. If you've hit a roadblock, hiring a Professional Organiser might be some of the best money you've ever spent but you still need to make sure you are getting the right person for the job. Today we're talking about 10...

It's time to delve into those underwear drawers. It is something we use every day, but it's often overlooked. So today we are going to try and fix that by talking about decluttering, organising and storing your underwear. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here t...