Unpacking with Jennifer Satel

In this "Re-Release" on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , I’m sharing a very real, very vulnerable solo episode. I had a full meltdown during my Pilates certification training. I questioned myself. I felt embarrassed. I wondered if I could even do it. But that moment reminded me of something I tell my organizing clients all the time — growth is uncomfortable. Whether you're: • Starting something new...

In this week’s episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer dives into the chaos of summer break, parenting challenges, and the emotional side of clutter. From Charlotte’s obsession with Cat’s Eye and surviving five-plus weeks without summer camp, to working with clients who struggle to let go of sentimental items, Jennifer gets real about why organizing is about so much more than bins and...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer is joined by longtime client and dear friend Adrianne Castaneda for one of the most heartfelt conversations yet. Adrianne opens up about caring for her mother who is living with Alzheimer's, losing her father, navigating grief, living with ADHD and anxiety, and the organizing journey that brought her and Jennifer together over five years ago. S...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel, Jennifer sits down with Samantha Scherr, VP of Mortgage Lending, to talk about nearly 20 years in the mortgage industry, surviving the 2008 housing crash, helping families achieve homeownership, and balancing a successful career while raising a family. Samantha shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to mortgage expert, the lessons she learned during the...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer is joined again by podcast producer Robert Altschuler for one of their funniest and most unfiltered conversations yet. From pretending to understand adulthood, parenting fails, airport meltdowns, and toxic personality traits, weird habits people secretly have, and why airport travelers drive Jennifer insane, this episode spirals in the best pos...

In this solo episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer talks about the end-of-school-year chaos, Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day, summer planning, and the reality of trying to keep up with all the things as a busy mom. Jennifer shares stories about Charlotte’s last week of fourth grade, the never-ending school events, a Mother’s Day squishy scavenger hunt, and the sweet little mo...

n this "Re-Release" a powerful and hilarious episode of Unpacking with Jennifer, we’re diving deeper into the emotional side of clutter — starting with Charlotte’s “new Barbie” obsession, never-opened gifts, and how the thrill of unboxing wears off long before the toy matters. Moms everywhere, we see you. Jennifer shares how she manages gifting overload (hi, guest room gift purgatory!) and the rea...

Whitney is back on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel — and this episode goes everywhere in the best possible way. From Jennifer accidentally saying “Top of the morning to you” to a very non-Irish coworker… to conversations about ADHD, reinvention, burnout, motherhood, sexism in the workplace, permanent jewelry, turning 40, body changes, trampoline park injuries, and learning to slow down long enough t...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer is joined again by her husband David for a hilarious, honest, and surprisingly real conversation about marriage, habits, and hitting a milestone birthday. From overpacking 36 pairs of underwear to arguing about raisins in cinnamon rolls, nothing is off limits. They dive into what a happy marriage actually looks like, how they handle conflict, a...

In the "Re-Release," Tansy is back — and this episode is full of chaos in the best way. From getting stuck in the dark at a Pitbull concert (and somehow upgrading to front row) to surviving corporate burnout and finally landing a job that actually fits — this one is equal parts hilarious and real. Jennifer and Tansy talk: • The infamous “same concert, three times” saga • How they finessed better s...

In this episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer is joined once again by her podcast producer Robbie Altschuler for another fun, off-the-cuff conversation packed with random questions, sports opinions, parenting stories, and plenty of side tangents. With spring and baseball season officially here, Jennifer and Robbie get into their sports fandoms, from Yankees vs. Dodgers to favorite sp...

In this solo episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer dives into the reality of modern parenting, the pressure to “do it all,” and why life today feels so much more overwhelming than it used to. From over-the-top Easter celebrations and spring break expectations to the constant cycle of clutter, emotional overwhelm, and comparison, Jennifer shares real-life stories and honest perspectiv...

In this "Re-Release" episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer sits down with Keith Harrington , a realtor with Keller Williams Realty , to talk about real estate, career pivots, patience, and what it truly means to help people find the right home. Jennifer and Keith share the story of how they first met when Keith helped Jennifer and David find their very first rental together — a momen...

In this solo episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel, Jennifer shares a very real week of parenting, personality, and the emotional side of organizing. She opens with a hilarious and painfully relatable story about Charlotte’s dramatic reaction to an infected toe, medicine, and basically any kind of boo-boo care. From Oscar-worthy performances in the bathroom to the chaos of parenting without a r...

What happens when Jennifer Satel sits down with her podcast producer for a completely unfiltered conversation? In this episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer welcomes back Robbie Altschuler from Command Creative Studios for a fun, off-the-cuff episode filled with random questions, parenting stories, and a lot of laughs. From roller rink disasters to parenting teenagers, spontaneous li...

In this solo episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer shares a wild week that perfectly captures how unpredictable life can be. What starts with a fun trip to Arizona to see Mumford & Sons and Goo Goo Dolls quickly turns into an eight-hour sick drive home, an upper respiratory infection, and then a massive organizing project. Jennifer walks listeners through one of the biggest proje...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , I’m sitting down with the man behind the mic — my podcast producer, Robbie Altschuler. What starts as a light conversation about reading glasses, pickleball, and concerts turns into something deeper — parenting, financial pressure, being self-employed, navigating AI, and what it really feels like to “figure it out” as an adult. We talk about: • Marriage...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , I’m sharing a very real, very vulnerable solo episode. I had a full meltdown during my Pilates certification training. I questioned myself. I felt embarrassed. I wondered if I could even do it. But that moment reminded me of something I tell my organizing clients all the time — growth is uncomfortable. Whether you're: • Starting something new • Declutte...

In this " Re-Release" solo episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer reflects on the start of a new year with personal stories, parenting moments, and real-life lessons from her work as a professional organizer. She shares the hilarious and exhausting reality of finally giving in to Elf on the Shelf, a special Rams Junior Cheer experience with Charlotte, and why sometimes staying home on...

Tansy is back — and this episode is full chaos in the best way. From getting stuck in the dark at a Pitbull concert (and somehow upgrading to front row) to surviving corporate burnout and finally landing a job that actually fits — this one is equal parts hilarious and real. Jennifer and Tansy talk: • The infamous “same concert, three times” saga • How they finessed better seats at a sold-out show...

In this solo episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer opens up about the beautiful chaos of motherhood, the pressure to “do it all,” and the emotional weight that comes with both everyday life — and unexpected loss. Jennifer shares a candid look into planning her daughter Charlotte’s milestone birthday, reflecting on how different kids’ parties look today compared to growing up with box...

This milestone episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel keeps getting better — and more unfiltered. In this special 50th episode celebration , Jennifer is joined by her best friend Lisa and producer Robert for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about marriage, impulsivity, growth, boundaries, and why comfort zones can feel so suffocating. Jennifer opens up about navigating marriage w...

In this episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer sits down with Keith Harrington , a realtor with Keller Williams Realty , to talk about real estate, career pivots, patience, and what it truly means to help people find the right home. Jennifer and Keith share the story of how they first met when Keith helped Jennifer and David find their very first rental together — a moment that turned...

In this solo episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , Jennifer reflects on the start of a new year with personal stories, parenting moments, and real-life lessons from her work as a professional organizer. She shares the hilarious and exhausting reality of finally giving in to Elf on the Shelf, a special Rams Junior Cheer experience with Charlotte, and why sometimes staying home on New Year’s Ev...

Welcome back to Part 2 of New Year’s Eve Real Talk on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel . Jennifer is once again joined by her husband David and podcast producer Robert as they continue the honest, funny, and eye-opening conversation from a guy’s perspective — answering real questions submitted by women. In this episode, the discussion dives deeper into everyday relationship dynamics that so many coup...