**Trigger warning - due to the nature of today's topic, infant loss and death are mentioned in this episode**

Today Kirsty gets to chat with her brother.

Phil is an insurance expert and financial planner. He has run his own company, Skye Wealth for 11 years, helping loads of people to understand their current insurance and assisting them when it comes time to claim.

Life Insurance is a lot more complex than car or home and contents insurance, so Phil takes us through what working with him would be like in an effort to help all of us come away with more clarity around this often taboo topic.

We hope that after today you feel empowered and equipped to make sure you and your family are covered for the future.

In this episode we;

● Find out a little bit about Phil and what he does;

● Discuss the different types of Insurance;

● Hear insurance stories about some of Phil's clients;

● Give clarity greater clarity around insurance;

● Highlight the freedom that having insurance affords;

● Encourage you to have life insurance even if you are a stay-at-home parent;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Skye Wealth

● Honey Insurance

● Money Smart Website

● Estate Planning Episode

Thank you so much Phil for your time!! We know our listeners have benefitted from hearing about your area of expertise and passion.

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Do you struggle to be across all the things happening in your life from week to week?

Or perhaps you’re looking for a better way to plan out your goals and errands?

This topic was raised in our FB community a few weeks ago and it generated so much discussion we thought it was worth an episode!

Join Kirsty and Belinda today as we get super practical in sharing tips and examples to help you plan your weeks in a way that works for you and your family.

Thanks to our community members for sharing their excellent ideas!

In this episode we;

● Tell you how we plan our weeks;

● Give you tips and tricks for planning your weeks;

● Highlight the importance of using systems that work for your family;

● Talk a bit about planning white space into your week;

● Share ideas from our beautiful community;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Routines Episode

● Habit Stacking Episode

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**language warning - not suitable for little ears**

What does it look like to go from being a super successful radio host, living in Melbourne, to living in the middle of nowhere, on a lifestyle block in New Zealand with your baby and fiance?

Well, you're about to find out!

Our guest today is Polly Harding (also known as PJ) and that is her story.

You may know her from her days in radio in Melbourne or you might have come across her podcast The PJ Podcast.

Polly and Kirsty connected recently over their passion for intentional living. Kirsty was on PJ's podcast a few weeks ago and had so much fun she asked PJ to join her here!

If you're interested in a bit of a lifestyle change then you will love the conversation today as we get curious about a change of pace, what that can look like and how it can be possible.

In this episode we;

● Hear a little bit about PJ's background;

● Learn about what it was like to give up her radio career in Melbourne;

● Discuss the importance of intentionality;

● Chat about what it's like living on a farm;

● Explore the concept of tilting into different seasons;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brooke McAlary Episode

● Wedding Episode

● PJ's Instagram

● PJ's Podcast

● PJ's Podcast Instagram

Thank you so much Polly for your time!!

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Routines.

They help our days run smoother, provide predictability and familiarity, and generally help us get stuff done!

So what happens when they don't work anymore?

How can we create routines that serve us and reduce the chaos rather than contribute to it?

Kirsty and Belinda explore all of this today and more.

We hope that you are inspired and encouraged today about how you can reframe and reset routines that work for your family.

In this episode we;

● Look at what is a routine;

● Share the benefits of routines;

● Discuss what happens when a routine isn't working anymore;

● Highlight the importance of making routines work for you NOT add more stress;

● Give examples of routines we use in our own households;

● Tips on how to help yourself create or stick to a routine;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Time Management Episode

● Habit Stacking Episode

● The Mental Load Episode

● To Do Lists Episode

● Momentum Episode

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We have a guest today!

After a request from Danielle Fisher about doing an episode focusing on organising the supplies needed for managing complex medical needs, we knew exactly who we could ask to share their expertise!

Joining us in our virtual studio is Anna. She is a pediatric nurse and mum to a gorgeous 4.5 yr old boy who has complex medical needs. She is also one of Belinda's original clients.

Anna has a wealth of experience and advice to give our listeners, it was a pleasure having her share her story and wisdom.

In this episode we;

● Learn a little bit about who Anna is and her current circumstances;

● Hear about her experience having our declutter coaches support her in her home;

● Share how we organised her supplies and helped set up an easy to maintain and adapt system;

● Highlight the importance of tailoring your organising to your specific needs;

● Give you loads of organising tips;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Ikea Kallax Unit

● Ikea Drona boxes/cubes

● Clear storage ideas from Kmart

● Too Peas in a Podcast

Thank you so much Anna for giving us your time. It was a delight having you join us on the episode and we know that many families will benefit from you having shared your story.

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This week Kirsty and Belinda get curious about habit stacking. If you have no idea what that means, don't worry, you're about to find out!

A few weeks ago Kirsty got to be on PJ’s Podcast and the concept of habit stacking came up. We thought it would be an excellent opportunity to chat it about it seeing as we've also had quite a few requests to cover habits on the podcast.

We explore what we mean by habit stacking, give some advice and examples on had to add in some new habits and share some of our own habit stacking experiences.

We hope you feel encouraged and inspired to give this technique a go!

In this episode we;

● Ask what is habit stacking and why does it work?;

● Share some of our own habit stacking experiences;

● Explore the usefulness of building on current habits to establish new ones;

● Encourage you to use habit stacking to help reverse bad habits;

● Highlight how habit stacking can help with time management;

● Give advice on how to get curious about habit stacking;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● James Clear Article

● Kirsty's interview on the PJ Podcast

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This week Kirsty and Belinda explore what it means to be a Smart Shopper.

Following on nicely from last week's episode with Jen from Everyday Style, Belinda and Kirsty delve into how we can be intentional and mindful when shopping.

They discuss lots of practical things you can do before you head to the shops (or jump online) to help you become a more an intentional shopper or 'smart' shopper.

If you are someone that loves a bargain, lives for the sales or goes shopping when you are hungry, then we made this episode just for you!

A big thanks to our Curious Listener and friend Owen for this episode request!

Enjoy!

In this episode we;

● Define what is a smart shopper is;

● Discuss how to be intentional and mindful when shopping;

● Give practical examples of how to become a smart shopper;

● Highlight the importance of preparing and creating a list before going shopping;

● Dig into the power of delayed gratification;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Last week's episode with Jen

● Body Type Quiz

● Clare Press Episode

● What is The Enneagram?

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This week Kirsty is joined by Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style.

Jen is on a mission to help real everyday regular women, love the way they look and make style simple.

She is incredibly passionate about her work and we are so grateful for all of the wisdom and advice she shared with us in this episode.

All of the links on where to find Jen are listed below so make sure to check them out.

Get ready to have your mind blown and your wardrobe whipped into shape!

In this episode Jen:

● Tell us us how she became a stylist;

● Discusses briefly the 4 body types;

● Shares the 3 step process she uses with her clients;

● Gives us tips for organising your wardrobe to reduce the stress of getting ready;

● Delivers shopping and wardrobe advice for those who have gone through significant body changes.

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Jen's Website

● Jen's Podcast

● Free body shape quiz

● Membership

● Wardrobe Episode

● Magic Wardrobe Number Episode

● Know Your Colours Episode

● Capsule Wardrobe Episode

Thank you so much to Jen for your time sharing all of your wisdom and passion with Kirsty and our listeners!

If you enjoyed this episode then please leave us a review :)

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This week Kirsty welcomes Belinda to the podcast!

They discuss all things self-compassion.

Belinda was inspired by Leanne's ability to show compassion for herself so decided it was worth exploring in more details. Tune in as the girls take a look at why self-compassion is important (especially when decluttering!) and what are somethings we can all be doing to practice more of this in our lives.

Kirsty and Belinda also share how easy (or not!) it is for them to be practising self compassion and how they see its value and working at doing more if it too. If you haven't already listened to last week's episode then we highly recommend checking it out first.

We'd love to hear how go being curious this week about showing yourself more compassion and telling that harsh inner critic to shush! Jump on over to our Facebook Community and tell us!

Enjoy!

In this episode we;

● Define what self-compassion is;

● Talk about what stood out to us about Leanne's approach to her decluttering challenge and why;

● Discuss the benefits of choosing flexibility over rigidity;

● Highlight that self-compassion can motivate us to change to achieve our goals;

● Share some our own experiences of growing in practicing self-compassion;

● Suggest practical things to do to grow in this area;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Leanne's Episode

● Micro Decluttering Episode

● Grace & Freedom Episode

● Momentum Episode

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If you've been tuning in over the last few weeks you will have heard Kirsty mention her friend's decluttering challenge. Well, today you all get to meet that friend - Leanne Shelton. Leanne is a mum of 2 young girls, a wife of 14 years to Justin and a business owner at Write Time Marketing. After many years of procrastinating the clutter, Leanne decided to be intentional about gaining control back in her home. Setting aside a few weeks over the summer school holidays she set herself the challenge of decluttering 1 space everyday for 21 days. Without sharing too many spoilers, at the time of recording Leanne was at day 48 and still going with a new goal insight. Leanne shares so much gold with Kirsty about what she has learnt on her journey thus far and in particular about her unique approach to this challenge. We hope you enjoy hearing Leanne's story and become inspired to get decluttering!

In this episode we;

● Find out a little bit about Leanne and why she set herself this declutter challenge;

● Hear loads of practical tips as Leanne breaks down her approach to decluttering what she did to keep herself accountable;

● Ask Leanne what's next and learn how her mindset has changed to one of hope for the future;

● Highlight the importance of going for the quick and easy wins to maintain momentum and build confidence;

● Reaffirm - Always declutter first before organising!;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Micro Decluttering Episode

● Inherited Clutter Episode

● Kids Artwork & School Work Episode

● Children's Toys Episode

● Leanne's Courses The Blogging Bootcamp

● Leanne's business Write Time Marketing

Thank you so much Leanne for your time!! We can't wait to keep watching your journey into more freedom from clutter!

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Have you ever tried organising lots of stuff you actually should declutter?

Have you ever tried to declutter the WHOLE house in one day?

This week on the podcast, Kirsty & Fi chat about some of their recommendations of what NOT to do, or as they call i, the Don'ts of decluttering.

They dig into 10 things you probably don't want to do if you want to see success in decluttering. It may just draw your attention to something you've been doing that's been hindering your decluttering journey that you're not even aware of. There are lots of giggle and laughs as they talk about Fi's 12 hour decluttering spree she had last weekend and how it is important to find what works best for you.

Hope you enjoy the chat and are inspired to explore these don'ts of decluttering in your own home.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● It's all my husband and kids fault episode

● Hoarding disorder

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Have you ever lost something valuable and searched the house unable to find it?

Have you ever gone to a cupboard and found a random thing you can't even remember owning?

This week on the podcast, Kirsty chats about the places things go to hide (both lost and forgotten things) and the benefits of decluttering those spaces.

Kirsty lists over 10 places you might want to look for lost and forgotten things, the reasons for decluttering these spaces and what treasures and junk you might find if you do. She encourages you to get curious about the possibility of decluttering storage furniture and why you store things in the places you do.

Hope you enjoy the chat and are inspired to curiously explore where things go to hide in your home today!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Pantry

● Children's Toys

● Linen Cupboard

● Bathroom

● Laundry

● Cars

● Junk Room

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Do you feel like there never seems to be enough hours in your week or even your day? 

Do you sometimes wonder where all your time goes? 

This week on the podcast, Kirsty and Fi talk about how they tackle time and give you their tips and strategies on how you can find more time in your day instead of always feeling like you’re running behind.

They talk about the power of 5 minutes and why it's so good! And give you some strategies on how you can find more of these small moments in your day.

They discuss how our values and what we want to achieve aren't always shown by how we use our time…social media scrolling anyone?? ( Remember, no judgement!)  And how, by asking some simple questions and with a few small changes, we can spend more time doing what we really want!  If Fi can do it, anyone can!  They also talk about some of the tips and tricks we have found helpful to avoid procrastination, especially with housework and other things on the ‘to do list’ each week (including decluttering the space) that don’t always bring joy! 

Hope you enjoy the conversation and are inspired to curiously explore how you use your time today!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Time Management

Thanks so much to Lauren and Claire for the topic suggestion and Karen for the review.

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This week, Kirsty & Fi are tackling a question that we get here a lot at Curious Freedom, how often do you need to declutter?

They chat about the types of seasonal decluttering, the spaces that need decluttering more or less often and the age old question, can you declutter too much? As always its a It is an open and honest conversation between friends and we hope you get a lot out of this episode and feel supported in getting stuck into decluttering.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Sentimental Items

● Wardrobes Part 1

● Wardrobe Part 2

● Pantry

● Fridge

● Freezer

● Kitchen

● Children's Toys

● Linen Cupboard

● Bathroom

● Laundry

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This week, Kirsty & Fi give you their strategies and tips on how to declutter. They chat about how you can feel before you declutter, giving yourself grace, creating a vision for the space you want to declutter. They talk about how long to give the decluttering process, prompts and questions to ask yourself when deciding what to let go and dig into mindset and habits. They encourage you to celebrate no matter what! As always its a It is an open and honest conversation between friends and we hope you get a lot out of this episode and feel supported in getting stuck into decluttering.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Binary Decisions

● Great Expectations

● Control

● 2020 Vision

● Online Selling

● Grace & Freedom

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This week, Kirsty & Fi talk about heading into a new year and challenging society's pressure of what we 'should' be doing to prepare for the new year. We talk about having grace for who we were, who we are and who we will be in 2023. We talk about provoking thoughts in people, the duality of life, if we are pessimist or optimist, and whether we like planning or want complete freedom of spontaneity. It is an open and honest conversation between friends and we hope you have fun thinking how you too can challenge society's pressure to be a brand new you in 2023.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Matt Beckenham's podcast with Jenna Edgar

● Jonathan Van Ness

● Where you can find Fiona & her writing

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This year has been a big one, we have been able to get back to life almost as normal, so this lead into Christmas might be hectic once again for you.

Kirsty & her co-host this week, Fi, are chatting about how we can have a posture of rest and how we can reset expectations of ourselves and put boundaries in place so we can stay in rest. It is an open and honest conversation between friends and we hope you get a lot out of this episode and have fun thinking how you too can rest and reset expectation in this season.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Fiona's last episode

● Where you can find Fiona & her writing

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This is my new podcast where I will be continuing to chat about decluttering with my friends and we will be chatting about what curious freedom can look like.

Here is Amy & my joint statement:

"To our dear valued listeners. Your hosts, Amy Revell and Kirsty Farrugia have made the difficult decision to embark on separate journeys. This feed is where you can continue your decluttering journey with Kirsty. You will still be able to find your favourite historical The Art of Decluttering episodes on this feed. If you search The Art of Decluttering on your podcast app you will find Amy’s new podcast feed which will continued under the name The Art of Decluttering and will also contain all of your favourite historical The Art of Decluttering episodes"

Please hit me up with ALL of your ideas and suggestions. Send me as many emails as you like to kirsty@curiousfreedom.com.au as I would love to hear from all of you.

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Kirsty and Amy have extended their break so we are replaying some of our top episodes as dictated by you are amazing listeners! We asked for what were some of your fav episodes to share with those that are new to decluttering or the podcast and we'll be sharing them for you.

This week we chat all about the most common word we hear from people we work with: Overwhelm. We all feel it at times so we give you some suggestions and strategies on how you can reduce this feeling when it comes to dealing with clutter in your home. We give tips like start small, KISS, make sure you are fed and hydrated, the Power of 15 minutes and the Micro Declutter. We also chat about how sometimes something else going on that is causing the overwhelm and you are feeling stuck because of that issue. So we suggest sitting with those feelings and by working out what is really going on, it will help you be able to deal with the clutter over the long term. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Our iTunes review this week was from SilverTP!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 85: Mental Load

Declutter.pdf">Micro Declutter/ Declutter Bingo

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Kirsty and Amy have extended their break so we are replaying some of our top episodes as dictated by you are amazing listeners! We asked for what were some of your fav episodes to share with those that are new to decluttering or the podcast and we'll be sharing them for you.

Minimalism is something we talk about ALL the time but until now had not dedicated an entire episode to. Minimalism has and always will be a huge part of our lives and one of our favourite things to share about – clearly as we go on about it a lot! Both of us identify as minimalists, but we have decided that ‘intentionalism’ (did we just make up a new word?!) really is a better word to describe this type of lifestyle. There is so much gold in this episode so sit back relax and take it all in!

In this episode we:

● Discuss what minimalism is and what does it really look like;

● Share our own journeys into minimalism;

● Highlight what minimalism isn’t;

● Discover that minimalism is really about freedom;

● Challenge you to be intentional about what comes into your home and what goes out;

● Remind you that minimalism is more than just about having less stuff;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Courtney Carver Episode

● The Minimalists

● Peter Walsh Episode

● Brooke McAlary Episode

● Brooke McAlary book ‘Slow’

● Joshua Becker

● Tsh Oxenreider

● Leo Babauta

● The Minimalist Mom

● Andy Stanley – Margin

● time orientation

Special thanks to our listener from Gladstone QLD for your review!! 

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Kirsty and Amy have extended their break so we are replaying some of our top episodes as dictated by you are amazing listeners! We asked for what were some of your fav episodes to share with those that are new to decluttering or the podcast and we'll be sharing them for you.

Today Kirsty and Amy have a conversation around judgement. Get ready to have your eyes and minds opened to new ways of thinking... Enjoy!

In this episode we:

● Challenge you have a whole lot of grace and forgiveness for yourself;

● Encourage you to let go of others judgements of yourself;

● Give you some tips for how to go about letting go of self judgement and others judgement of you and using it to motivate you;

● Have some tears flow as we show you our heart for you;

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Grace & Freedom Episode

● Thank you 'MrsPiperitis' for your Apple Podcast review and our clients for being so willing to grow and learn always!

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Kirsty and Amy are taking an extended break, so we are playing some of our top episodes from the last few years for you!

Today, be encouraged as you listen to some of our tips on how to make your life so much easier!

There is nothing worse than not being able to find what you need when you need it! We cover 7 key items in your home that we feel by having them organised will make your life so much easier!! With a bit more of focus on organising rather than decluttering, today we delve into encouraging you to find homes for your:

Batteries

Lightbulbs

Umbrellas

Spare Change

Basic Tools

Bandaids

Old Towels

If you have suggestions on other things you'd like help with organising then please let us know! We'd love to give you more organising tips to make your life easier.

In this episode we;

● Help you find homes for important items in your house;

● Remind you that having homes for everything is the key;

● Encourage you to keep the right amount of items to suit your needs;

● Highlight the importance keeping all medication and first aid supplies together on one place;

● Offer tips on how to keep dead batteries separate from the new ones;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Laundry Episode

● Medications Episode

● Bathroom Episode

● Pantry Episode

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Kirsty & Amy are taking a break, so we are playing some of our top episodes from the last few years for you!

Today, be inspired to create a do to list that works FOR you!

To do lists...Do you love them or do you hate them?!

We cover all the things today, how they can be helpful, do you even need them and most importantly how to declutter them!

Come join us for some laughs and giggles as we suggest swapping your to do list for a 'ta-da list' (thanks to Lauren from our community for that idea a few years ago) and help you uncover that maybe what you want out of life is to do less.

Big shout out to Rachel Hickingbotham for suggesting this topic!

In this episode we:

● Share what we call our to do lists;

● Offer suggestions on how to declutter your to do lists;

● Emphasise you don't HAVE to have a do to list!;

● Highlight why to do lists can be helpful;

● Encourage you to keep all your to do lists in one place;

● Challenge you to question yourself - does what's on your to do list really need to be there?;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Get Curious Episode

● Paperwork Episode

● Command Centre Episode

● Sentimental Papers Episode

● k.com/au">Kikki K

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Kirsty & Amy are taking a break, so we are playing some of our top episodes from the last few years for you!

Today, enjoy learning about repetitive clutter and all the tips on taming it.

Kirsty & Amy get passionate about what they call 'repetitive clutter'. You know those spaces you've decluttered but for some reason it's groundhog day...again!

We explore the four major issues that contribute to clutter reappearing and share what to do about them.

In this episode the four major issues we cover that contribute to clutter reappearing are:

● You might have too much - it’s a quantity problem

● You might not have a suitable way to keep things - it’s a storage problem

● You have systems but you’re not sticking with it - it’s a habit problem

● You actively chose to ignore the problem - it’s a vision problem

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Junk Room Episode

● Hidden Clutter Episode

● We're Not But We Do Episode

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As Kirsty and Amy have taken some time off, we hope you enjoy listening to the replay of one of the most life changing episodes we have released. So many people have gone on to get diagnosed after listening to this episode first released in November 2020.

Joanna is a psychologist and director of Bluebird Psychology in Castle Hill, Sydney. Tune in as Joanna shares her insights and experience as someone who has ADHD and who works professionally with those who do in her practice. Be inspired and empowered as you take in all the wisdom and tips packed into today’s episode. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the show notes for all of the additional resources that Joanna has provided us with.

In this episode we:

● Chat about what is ADHD and how it can manifest in different people;

● Learn what executive functioning is and how it is affected by ADHD;

● Find out from Joanna why she contacted Kirsty to come into her home;

● Explore the benefits and challenges of ADHD in relation to decluttering and how a Professional Organiser can help;

● Share lots of tip and tricks for decluttering with ADHD;

● Highlight the importance of self awareness and how that brings freedom;

● Provide you with plenty of resources for you to access to discover more about ADHD;

And so so so so much more…

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Bluebird Psychology Website

● Bluebird Psychology Facebook

● Bluebird Psychology Instagram

● Mental Health episode

● Your Team episode

For the full list of links to all the Books & Audiobooks, Websites and Articles mentioned in this episode click here.

Special mention and thank you to Jo! Thank you so much for your time and sharing all of your valuable wisdom and experience with us.

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Kirsty & Amy have taken some time off for the school holidays. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview we recorded with Sammy; co- founder of Rosella Street a year ago.

Rosella Street is a marketplace and platform that helps people lower their consumerism and connects them together in a safe and sustainable way.

Brought together by their passion for the planet co-founders Sammy, Mick and Dilyar, decided to create a platform that could provide solutions to many of the current problems we see in the world of online buying/selling. We love how beautifully Rosella Street's values align with ours here at The Art of Decluttering and know that you will love, love, LOVE this episode!

In this episode we;

● Find out what Rosella Street is and how it came to be;

● Define how Rosella street is different from Marketplace;

● Learn how the platform works and the positive environmental impact it is having on communities;

● Highlight the donate and rental features available on the Rosella Street platform;

● Discuss all the benefits of a circular economy;

● Get an exclusive sneak peak at their plans for the future;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Rosella Street Website

● Rosella Street Instagram

● Rosella Street Facebook

● Canberra Innovation Network

● Sharing & Borrowing Economy Episode

Thank you so much to Sammy for your time!! We are so excited to be on this journey with you and think what you are doing for the environment and communities is just incredible!

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Kirsty & Amy have taken some time off for the school holidays. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview from last year with Jeannie Stith-Maywhinney founder of Your Color Guru.

Jeannie is the founder and owner of Your Color Guru. She is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. We learnt so much in our chat with Jeannie as she shares about the process of doing someone's colours and how it aligns so beautifully with living an intentional life. We also had the pleasure of having our colours done so tune in to find out what that experience was like. 

In this episode we:

● Uncover what knowing your colours has to do with decluttering;

● Learn about the process of figuring out someone's colours;

● Highlight why knowing your colours is important;

● Share what some of Kirsty and Amy's colours are;

● Encourage you as always to be intentional with your purchases;

● Find out what happens if you change your hair colour like Kirsty did;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Clothing episode

● Wardrobe 1 episode

● Wardrobe 2 episode

● Laundry episode

● Your Color Guru Website

● Your Color Guru Facebook

● Your Color Guru Instagram

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Big thanks to Jeannie for your time and for doing our colours for us!! We loved learning about the whole process.

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Kirsty & Amy have taken some time off for the school holidays. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview Kirsty recorded with Clare Press a couple of years ago.

Back in Nov 2019 Kirsty had a great conversation with the extraordinary Clare Press from Wardrobe Crisis. Clare is also the Sustainability Editor of Vogue Australia and an incredible author among many other talents.

She is truly inspirational and we hope that you learn something new and are inspired by what she has to share about fashion and it's impact on the environment.

In this episode we:

● Talk about fashion and the effect that our insatiable desire for fast fashion has on our planet;

● Highlight some of the alarming statistics around fashion and the environment;

● Discuss the idea of a shopping detox and the unexpected benefits;

● Dream and hope for a more ethical and sustainable future for fashion;

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Questions.pdf">Shopping Questions

● Wardrobe Crisis Podcast

● Clare Press

● Clare's books, Wardrobe Crisis & Rise & Resist

● Wardrobe #1 Episode

● Wardrobe #2 Episode

● Women Against Waste Episode

● summary.html">UK Parliaments' Fixing Fashion Report

● GuppyFriend Bag

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Nic Bryan is a wife, mum, teacher, artist and one of our Head, Heart and Home course members. When she shared recently in our Head, Heart and Home Community about the impact decluttering has had on her ability to get creative and produce incredible artworks out of second hand and recycled materials, we just knew we had to find out more!

Amy caught up with her recently and got to hear Nic's journey about how experiencing freedom by decluttering lead her to unlock a whole new part of herself and step into becoming an amazing artist with a passion for the environment.

In this episode we;

● Learn who Nic is, what she does and a little bit about her decluttering journey;

● Hear some of Nic's tips to other artists and creatives for getting re inspired;

● Find out what led Nic to using and becoming so passionate about recycled items in artwork;

● Highlight the importance of utilising natural limits and containerisation (is that a word?!) to your advantage when organising art supplies;

● Give practical examples of how families with kids can store their art and craft supplies;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Jeannie Baker - Children's Author mentioned by Nic

● Lids 4 Kids

● The Dump - Bluey episode about recycling Episode

● Nic's Facebook

● Nic's Instagram

● Nic's Website

● Wardrobe Crisis Episode with Clare Press (mentioned by Nic)

● The Holding Zone Episode (mentioned by Amy)

● Landfill Diversion Episode

Thank you so much Nic for your time!! It was a pleasure to have you share your story with us and our listeners.

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Today, for something different, Belinda joins Kirsty and we chat all about doubt.

We all experience doubt in our lives either from well meaning friends or family trying to look out for us or from that unhelpful inner voice that likes to tell you you can't. Doubts will come and go but being equipped to navigate them and get your motivation and momentum back is the key.

So come along with us as we get chatting all about how doubt can show up, where it comes from and some practical tips on what to do to deal with it and share lots of giggles along the way. 

We hope that this episode brings some sunshine into your day.

In this episode we;

● Talk about what doubt is and share some examples of possible doubts that can come up;

● Discuss what to do when others have doubts about your decluttering journey;

● Suggest ways to combat your own doubt fill thoughts;

● Highlight the importance of creating a vision and using it to come back to give you hope and move away from the doubts;

● Dig into identity and explore the link between knowing who you are and shifting from doubt to hope and freedom;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Discouragement Episode

● Vision Episode (trigger warning: this ep was recorded just before Covid and lockdowns existed; something to keep in mind when listening.)

● 2018 Vision Episode

● Grace & Freedom Episode

● Children's Toys Episode

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The remarkable Chris Lovett is back! If you don't know who we are talking about don't worry because you are in for a real treat!

Chris is an author, executive & simplicity coach, speaker, career mentor and minimalist. He tells it as it is, with a cracking sense of humour, he has a way of disarming you and getting into your head. We last spoke to Chris in May 2021 only weeks before he launched his first book The Discovery of Less. Since then he's given a TedX talk and is even working on a 2nd book (woo hoo!)

Kirsty had the absolute pleasure of catching up with him recently to find out all about his TedX talk experience and to hear about everything else he has been up to.

If you have a desire to make a greater impact by doing less, especially at work, then you are absolutely going to love this episode!

In this episode Chris;

● Shares what he has been up to since we last caught up with him;

● Tell us all about his TedX talk experience;

● Shares what kind of impact his book The Discovery of Less has had;

● Tells us a bit about his research for his new book into why people like being busy;

● Highlights his thoughts around doing less at work and having more of an impact;

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Discovery of Less with Chris Lovett Episode

● Minimalism Episode

● Chris TedX talk

● Chris' Website

● Chris' book The Discovery of Less

● Get the first chapter free here

● Chris' Instagram

● Chris' Facebook

● Jamil Qureshi

A huge thank you to Chris for giving us your time! We loved having you on the podcast and can't wait to read your next book!

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In Part 2 of our mini series How to Organise- here is an episode all about collections.

We have a chat about why people collect/create collections, explore what is driving the need to collect, how to know when it’s time to declutter some or all of your collections and some of the reasons why you might come up against specific challenges. We also touch on what to do it your collections are impacting your relationships with people and money.

In this episode we;

● Discuss some possible reason why people might collect

● Remind you to have loads of grace for your past self (and now!)

● Ask what does freedom look like

● Encourage you to come back to your vision to help you when you feel it's getting out of hand

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Like with Like Episode

● Need it Episode

● Use it Episode

● Love it Episode

● Home Office Episode

● Childrens Toys Episode

● Types of Clutter Episode (aspirational clutter)

● Hoarding Disorder Episode

● Autism Episode

● ADHD Episode

● How to Organise Pt1 Episode

● How to Organise Pt2 Episode

● Pop Toys

● Shadow Boxes

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If you have ever decluttered anything and want it to stay that way but don't quite know how?

Then this episode is for you!

Today we are going to take you through some key steps for maintaining the progress you have made on your decluttering journey.

Whether you have finished decluttering your entire house or you have just started with a few boxes here and there, we hope that you come away feeling equipped to keep your house clutter free!

In this episode we;

● Equip you with tips and tools to for maintaining your decluttering progress;

● Suggest that doing a deep dive is critical for maintaining progress and determining the level of clutter you want to be living with;

● Encourage you to keep practising habits as they do get easier;

● Highlight the importance of being conscious of what you’re bringing into your home;

● Say it again - be intentional!;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Diamond Dotz - Amy's new hobby

● Paperwork Episode

● Mindful Noticing Episode

● Donations Episode

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We love the Enneagram here- so when our beautiful friend and college developed an Enneagram and Clutter Course, we just had to catch up and hear all about it!! The amazing Laurie Palau is with us today! She is the author of the book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, host of the weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of simply B organized where she speaks, teaches and works one-on-one with clients to help them reduce clutter and increase productivity. It has been way too long between chats with this incredible lady, we promise not to leave it so long next time Laurie!

In this episode we;

● Tell you what the enneagram is and how it can positively impact your relationships with people and clutter;

● Share an overview of each enneagram type including the core motivation for each number;

● Highlight challenges each type encounter when decluttering;

● Give real life examples of how knowing your enneagram type can help you understand yourself and others more;

● Dig into why some find particular areas more challenging than others - hint it's connected to your enneagram type!;

Things mentioned in this episode and other links:

● 4 Types of Clutter with Laurie Palau Episode

● Amy and Kirsty on Laurie's Podcast

● Perfectionism Episode

● Micro Declutter Episode

● Summer of Enneagram Series on Laurie's Podcast

● Laurie's Website

● Laurie's Course

Use the code DECLUTTER20 at checkout when you purchase Laurie's Enneagram & Clutter Course!

Thank you so much Laurie for giving up your time to spend with us. We can't wait to catch up again.

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Are you struggling with lack of storage in your home? Maybe your home is an older style and lack the inbuilt storage of more modern homes? Or perhaps you just don't have much storage and are at a bit of a loss as to what to do with all your stuff?

Well dear listeners if that's you, this episode was made with you in mind!

Inspired by a recent discussion in our Facebook Community and a request from past podcast guest Katie Smith (check our Katie's episode here), today we talk you through some options for creating more storage in your home and give you ideas on how to re work things to give yourself the gift of more space and possible solutions.

Packed with loads of suggestions and practical advice we hope you get a lot out of this episode and have fun thinking out of the box.

In this episode we;

● List the 3 options to consider when you don't have adequate storage in your home;

● Discuss how to decide if you need to add more storage;

● Give you lots of suggestions of out of the box ways to use the storage you already have;

● Highlight that if what you have set up is working, then there is no need to change it;

● Encourage you to give it time to adjust when you change something around;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Laundry Episode

● Life Changing Transformation - Katie's Episode

● Functional Spaces Episode

● Zones Episode

● Bunnings - Australian hardware store mentioned by Amy

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Over the years we have received many requests from our beautiful listeners about how to organise very specific areas. As some of them are a little more niche in nature we have been storing them up with the idea of creating a special How to Organise episode.

We hope you loved part 1 from a few weeks ago - (if you haven't had a listen we highly recommend you pop over and do that) and are looking forward to sharing part 2 with you today!

For this episode we are heading indoors and giving you suggestions on How to Organise various spaces and items around your home. We cover everything from collections to toys and even those recipe cards that come with meal kit subscriptions.

Enjoy!

In this episode we;

● Share with you some general organising principles that can be applied to everything and anything;

● Help you try to get to the bottom of what is driving your need to keep collections;

● Inspire you (as always) to ask yourself why to help you during the decision making process;

● Challenge those of you with kids or grandkids, to rethink how many toys you want to keep for current and future grandchildren;

And so so so so much more...

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Like with Like Episode

● Need it Episode

● Use it Episode

● Love it Episode

● Home Office Episode

● Toys Episode

● Aspirational Clutter Episode

● Autism Episode

● Freddo frogs that Amy used to collect the wrappers of

●Quizzic Alley

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We have guests again!!! It has been such a long time since we have had guests on the podcast and now we have had 2 in a row :)

Today, joining us all the way from Florida are fellow podcasters; hosts of The Frugal Friends Podcast, Jen and Jill! We’ve had many requests to chat about money from listeners so we leapt with joy when we came across their podcast and just knew we had to set up an interview.

We feel these girls are like the American Amy and Kirsty so you get double the awesomeness today!! They are passionate about living an intentional life, understanding how habits work and discovering your core values to create better spending habits. We are always talking about habits and being intentional with what we bring into our homes and being a conscious consumer so we are really excited about bringing you this interview.

We hope you enjoy their wisdom and expertise, we could have talked forever so keep an ear out for more episodes with our new podsisters Jen and Jill. Oh and go check out their podcast Frugal Friends - its a good one!

In this episode Jen & Jill;

● Tell us a little bit about themselves, their podcast and they passion for frugality;

● Redefine frugality for us and explain how it is a really helpful tool;

● Share how to work out what your core values are;

● Discuss shifting from a scarcity (limited) mindset to a growth mindset;

● Highlight the importance of understanding the link between your thought life and your behaviours;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Frugal Friends Podcast Website

● Frugal Friends Podcast Facebook

● Frugal Friends Podcast Instagram

● The enneagram

Thank you so much to Jen and Jill for your time!! It has been an absolute pleasure meeting you and sharing our mutual love of living intentional lives. We can't wait to do it again soon!

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*Trigger warning - this episode talks about sexual exploitation and human trafficking - this episode is not suitable for children*

A few weeks ago Kirsty had the opportunity to chat with the lovely Michelle Kerr from This is Eden.

The last time we chatted was March 2021 and a lot has changed. Michelle shares with us the impact that Covid and operating under a coup in Myanmar has had on This is Eden as well as amazing stories of rescue and hope.

If you haven't heard our previous episodes we encourage you to go back have a listen to gain a greater understanding of what this incredible organisation does and why we love partnering with them.

We hope you appreciate this update and are encouraged by the impact they are having by rescuing and rehabilitating girls and women out of sex slavery and human trafficking.

Did you know that every time you book a session with our staff, buy a book, listen to an ad on the podcast or even join one of our courses, money from every single way you support us goes straight to Eden. So thank you a million times over!!

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and are encouraged that even in incredibly dark times there is always hope.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Eden Episode

● Eden Update 2021 - Bonus Episode

● This is Eden Website

● World Day against Traffiking in persons

Thank you so much to Michelle for your time!

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Over the years we have received many requests from our beautiful listeners about how to organise very specific areas. As some of them are a little more niche in nature we have been storing them up with the idea of creating a special How to Organise episode.

Today is the day as we do our best to tell you how we think you should organise these unique spaces!

We had so many requests that we have split them across 2 episodes and this is part 1, with a bit of an outdoor theme.

Make sure to look out for part 2 to see where we go next...

In this episode we;

● Share with you some general organising principles that can be applied to everything and anything;

● Remind you to always check what you have before you buy more of anything;

● Encourage you (as always) to ask yourself lots of questions;

● Highlight the use of clear containers to make sure you are aware of what you have;

● Give lots of practical tips on how to organise various of different outdoor areas;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Like with Like Episode

● Need it Episode

● Use it Episode

● Love it Episode

● Iso with Kirst & Ames Garden Organising Episode

● Garage/Shed Episode

● Backyard Episode

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It has been a looooong time since either of us have travelled but over the last little while we've had a few requests for some travel related episodes. So today is part 2 of our travel episodes focusing on getting you to and from your destination without all the stress.

So you made it out the door - now what?! We give you loads of advice and tips today to help you have a smooth and organised trip. We also talk a lot about passports, making sure they are up to date, checking them before you plan your trip and making sure you know where they actually are!! See if you can count how many times we bring this up - it's a lot!.

If you haven't listened to part 1 we strongly encourage you to go back and do that. We hope you feel more organised and excited about your next trip - even if it's for work.

In this episode we;

● Give our tips on how to be organised at your accommodation;

● Remind you to check your passports and know where they are!;

● Suggest nominating a point person to be in charge of coordinating the schedule;

● Challenge you to unpack our suitcase as soon as you get home;

● Encourage you to notice what it is about being on holidays that feels better and consider incorporating some of those things into your own home/life;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Travel - Part 1 Episode

● Travel Bags Episode

● Sharing Economy Episode

● Circular Economy with Rosella St Episode

● Like with Like Episode

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We can't believe it's been 5 years! Today we take the opportunity to look back over the years and reminisce about how and why we got started and all the things that have happened along the way.

Be prepared as we share some of our favourite moments and how proud we are to have such a successful podcast bringing decluttering joy to all of you!

So grab a cuppa and come join us for a trip down memory lane!

In this episode we

● Reminisce about our beginnings of recording via skype

● Share our favourite moments and guests

● Highlight our listener growth over the past 5 years

● Ponder where to now?

Things mentioned in this episode and other links:

● About Us Episode

● Peter Walsh Episode

● Brooke McAlary Episodes

● Kirst on Brooke’s Podcast

● Staff Episodes

● The four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin Episode

● Maz Compton Episodes

● Twin Life with Mandy Hose Episode

● Too Peas in a Podcast

● Homeschooling with Narelle Episode

● Husband on board Episode (James episode)

● Discovery of Less with Chris Lovett Episode

● Iso series

● Our Kids episode

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It has been a looooong time since either of us have travelled but over the last little while we've had a few requests for some travel related episodes. So today is the day we are bringing you part one of two episodes about travel with this one focusing on packing.

Now we understand that you may not love the packing part as much as we do so we have filled this episode with tonnes of packing tips. From making a list, to making sure your travel stuff has a home when it's not being used - we cover it all!

We hope after today you feel more confident about packing for travel and maybe, just maybe that you hate packing a little bit less!

In this episode we;

● Give our tips on how to be light packers;

● Share how we love packing and the different ways we each pack;

● Suggest ways to make sure you don't forget anything;

● Discuss packing to come back home again after your trip;

● Chat about packing for kids;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Travel Bags Episode

● Sharing Economy Episode

● Circular Economy with Rosella St Episode

● Like with Like Episode

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Setting up a new house can be fun, exciting and the possibilities feel endless. But it can also be a little overwhelming, especially after the moving house process! So today, thanks to a request by Amy's sister (we think it was Sarah?!) and inspired by one of our dear listeners (shout out to Nerys!) we have created an episode full of advice and tips to help you feel more equipped when you are setting up your new house.

In this episode we;

● Highlight that preparation is key for setting yourself up in your new home;

● Remind you that moving is a big trigger for decluttering so to take advantage of that;

● Encourage you to as always, be INTENTIONAL;

● Tell you that it's ok to change your mind about where items/furniture should go;

● Suggest that you have a plan;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Top Tips for Downsizing Episode

● Moving House Episode

● Downsizing into Freedom Episode

● Moving overseas Episode

● Apartment living Episode

● Life Changing Transformation Episode

● Mindful Noticing Episode

● This is an Oodie

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Balance - what is it, how does it relate to decluttering and organising and how can we use it as a tool to achieving an intentional life.

We have some thoughts on balance and we don't hold back! Constantly having to assess and make continuous adjustments is exhausting and a huge drain of energy - we are not a fan!!! We attempt to tease out the heart behind what balance is and how that can help us shift our focus onto the what we are trying to engage in and enjoy, and away from the from the actual balancing act itself.

Join us as we get into the nitty gritty today as we come at balance from many different aspects.

In this episode we;

● Define what balance is and how it relates to decluttering;

● Tell you how the word and concept of balance makes us feel;

● Ask where is the grace when we don't get it all right?;

● Highlight the importance of being aware of the season you are in and working out balance in community;

● Explore other ways to talk about balance that allows us more freedom and flexibility;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Great Expectations Episode

● Slow Your Home - Brooke McAlary Episode

● Care - Brooke McAlary Episode

● Listener Questions - Brooke McAlary Episode

● Kirsty on Brooke's podcast

● Are We There Yet Episode

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Are you always on time or are you always running late? Today we explore the concept of time (we get a bit philosophical) and how all of us use it in different ways. We touch on how executive functioning plays a huge part in your ability to manage your time and some of the hurdles it's impact has - like our ability to get distracted! Understanding that time management is definitely more challenging for some, we chat about and offer some practical tips on how to improve it. Hopefully from this episode you can take away some tips to understand what to do for your unique brain in relation to time management.

In this episode;

● We chat about lots of the components that make up time management;

● We discuss how world views and different cultures impact our view off time;

● We share lots of practical tips for managing your time better;

● Amy shares her insights about how she uses time post her ADHD diagnosis;

● Encourage you to examine your own time management and how you could improve on it;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Gretchen Rubin 4 tendencies Episode

● Great Expectations Episode

● Dax Shephard Podcast

● Suits quote - if you’re not an hour early you’re late

● ADHD Episode

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Does expectation drive you into action or do you feel it sets you up for disappointment?

Can your expectations daunt you or spur you on?

Today we explore these and more when it comes to how we respond to the expectations we put on ourselves. Get ready to ask yourself 'why' A LOT in an effort to help you better understand what kinds of stories you are telling yourself that then lead to the creation of your expectations. It's not easy when missed expectations cause discouragement or disappointment, so we hope that you come away from this episode with a greater understanding of how to set yourself up for success with your great expectations.

In this episode we;

● Follow on from last week's episode and chat about happiness vs joy;

● Challenge you to go after joy rather than chasing after happiness;

● Suggest having an open mind when it comes to expectations can reduce our ability to be disappointed;

● Highlight the importance of questioning yourself and where your expectations have come from;

● Give suggestions of how to adjust to having more realistic expectations;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Discouragement Episode

● Jealousy vs Contentment Episode

● The 4 Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin Episode

● Brene Brown

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Do you feel the need to keep up with the Jones's? Has your house become overrun with stuff that you purchased to bring you happiness but instead it just brought you more stuff? Come join us as we explore the impact jealousy can have on our lives (and our stuff!) and how practising gratitude could be answer to stopping the green eyed monster...

In this episode we;

● Define jealousy, envy and contentment;

● Explore how jealousy and contentment fit into the world of decluttering;

● Encourage you to practise gratitude as a way of shifting out of jealousy;

● Challenge you to unsubscribe from those emails as marketing plays into jealousy and lack of contentment;

● Ask you to think about what it would take for you to be content?;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Control Episode

● Emotions Episode

● Judgement Episode

● When Harry Met Sally Movie (this scene is not appropriate for children!!)

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Moving to a smaller home can be stressful especially when you’ve collected a lifetime of memories and belongings. Today we are revisiting our downsizing topic but with much more detail and even more practical advice!

Focusing more on those at the retirement/empty nester stage of life we take you through our top tips to make your downsizing experience a smoother one.

We believe that EVERYONE is unique and every SITUATION is unique - what will work for you may not even work for your partner! 

So get ready for an episode chock full of practical tips to get you set up and living your best new season of life!

In this episode we;

● Share that decluttering plays a key role in any downsizing process;

● Remind you that having a clear vision for your new home that you can come back to will help you when things get bumpy;

● Give suggestions for ways to honour sentimental items and preserve the memories;

● Suggest enlisting the help of professionals during the downsizing process;

● Emphasise having grace for yourself and those around you - packing up a life time of possessions is BIG!;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Downsizing into Freedom episode

● Apartment Living episode

● Downsizing episode

● Sea Change episode

● Moving Overseas

● Sentimental Papers episode

● Sentimental Items episode

● Decluttering with Older Adults episode

● Estate Planning episode

● Momentum episode

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Zones are super handy. They are particularly useful when dealing with multipurpose areas such as a rumpus room or garage. Everyone has a unique way of using their space, by using zones you can tailor a room or area to your specific needs. Today we take you through how to create zones in your home that add to it's function and flow. We also chat about how having clearly defined zones can help other family members/housemates when it comes to tidying up or finding things. Following on a little from last week's episode we also discuss how creating zones can help you free up more space in your home. 

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by zones;

● Give loads of ideas and examples of what zones can look like;

● Talk about by using zones to create better function and flow in the home;

● Suggest that zones can highlight when things are out of place;

● Encourage you to look around at areas of your home that are cluttered or out of control and consider creating some zones to bring back order;

● Get an update on Kirsty's pool progress;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Like with Like Episode

● Item or Space Episode

● All or Something Episode

● Bathroom Episode

● Wardrobe Episode

● Wardrobe P2 Episode

● Functional Spaces Episode

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We love using binary decisions as a tool when you have so many decisions to make.

One in particular that we wanted to highlight is today's episode.

Item or Space?

This can look like a few different things

- deciding whether to keep an item or let it go and gain back some of the physical space it was taking up,

- choosing to rearrange/reorganise the area you're focusing on and create more space by changing the layout,

- having a look at your calendar, weighing up your schedule and making adjustments for more white space in your day/week/month.

Asking item or space can basically be used in any area of your life where you need to make decisions!

We hope you gain some tips today that help you feel more empowered in your decision making.

In this episode we;

● Explain what we mean by item or space;

● Remind that every time you make a decluttering decision you are choosing between keeping the item or claiming back the space;

● Highlight the benefits of having space;

● Encourage you to walk through your home and look at everything with fresh eyes;

● Talk about the types of intangible space that can get cluttered;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Need It Episode

● Use It Episode

● Love It Episode

● Binary Decision Episode

● All or Something Episode

● Functional Spaces Episode

● Get Organized (The Home Edit Tv Show on Netflix)

● 100 Day Dream Home (Reno show Kirsty mentions)

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Hey amazing listeners! It's Amy going solo today dropping you a fun little bonus episode. We do have our regular episode coming up but due to some technical issues it has been delayed until later in the week, so watch this space!

Hey amazing listeners! It's Amy going solo today, dropping you a fun little bonus episode. We do have our regular episode coming up but due to some technical issues it has been delayed until later in the week, so watch this space!

We still wanted to deliver a little something into your ears so Amy has put together a quick mindfulness exercise that you can do to help you view your space with fresh eyes.

Inspired by a mindfulness exercise by Osher Gunsberg on his podcast "Better than Yesterday" Amy takes us on a journey as she intentionally notices everything in the space around her.

If you are someone that may have become blind to clutter, doesn't know where to start or finds it tricky to prioritise and make a strategy for decluttering then you will absolutely love this episode.

Have a great week and enjoy stopping and noticing!

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Usually we think of the saying 'All or Nothing', unfortunately this is often entirely unhelpful when it comes to being motivated, so we want to flip it around to say 'All or Something'. Kirsty saw an ad recently that used this phrase and she just new there was an episode in it! We often give up on an idea because we can't get it ALL done. Have you ever thought about what could happen if you replaced that 'all', with what if I just do something? Today we explore just how a whole lot of little somethings impact the 'all' and actually get you to your goals. So join us as we get into what we mean by 'All or Something'..

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by 'All or Something';

● Give you lots of tips of what something can look like;

● Discuss how paralysis analysis impacts your progress;

● Highlight that somethings is better than nothing;

● Encourage you that all the somethings get you to the all;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Micro Decluttering Episode

● Momentum Episode

● Perfectionism Episode

● Inherited Clutter Episode (Ruth's 15 minuteses)

● Kung Fu Panda Theme Song "Legends of Awesomeness"

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Momentum. It's so great when you are riding that wave of momentum but what do you do when you get stuck?!

Today we dig into how momentum can really work in your favour when decluttering. We also spend a bit of time focusing on what to do when you run out of steam or feel that your momentum may have taken you in the wrong direction.

Oh and don't worry we cover what to do when you just can't get started!

This episode is jam packed with all the tips and advice you could image to get you moving towards your decluttering goals again.

In this episode we;

● Define momentum;

● Tell you why we think momentum is important and how it relates to decluttering;

● Emphasise that momentum builds, it doesn't just happen;

● Discuss what happens when you run out of steam;

● Highlight that hitting a brick wall can help you reassess and/or course correct;

● Give tips on how to help build momentum and get started after hitting a wall;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Perfectionism Episode

● Binary Decisions Episode

● Emotional Momentum Article

● 3 Million Giveaway Voucher

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This week's episode is the kind of episode where you can put it on and play along! We are naming the top 3 things from 7 different spaces in your home to declutter. A big thank you to Owen Gray for the topic suggestion. Come along with us to work our way through a few rooms of the house decluttering as we go. Click here for the full list of everything mentioned today.

In this episode we

● Identify items in your home & explain why it would be beneficial to let them go

● Challenge you to switch to streaming services for music/movies/shows

● Encourage you to donate your unopened in date products to shelters or organisations like Share the Dignity

Things mentioned in this episode and other links:

● Big Books Episode

● Kids Books Episode

● Books & Magazines Episode

● Media (DVDs & CDs)Episode

● Home Office Episode

● Kitchen Appliances Episode

● Paperwork Episode

● Kids Toys Episode

● Kitchen Episode

● Master Bedroom Episode

● Kids Bedrooms Episode

● Bathroom Episode

● Laundry Episode

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Have you been asked to help a friend or family member declutter?

How did it go?

Did you wish you had a few extra tips up your sleeve?

Well today's your lucky day!

Thanks to a request by our friend Owen Gray we share our thoughts and advice about helping others declutter, in particular how to offer help, what to expect and what are some of the big no no's.

In light of the recent floods here in NSW and QLD we also spend a bit of time discussing tips for helping others after they have lost everything in a natural disaster.

We hope you enjoy today's episode with all it's jam packed advice and tips on how to honour and come along those around us on their unique decluttering journey.

In this episode we;

● Suggest donating money rather than items can be more helpful in extreme circumstances like a natural disaster;

● Emphasise ALWAYS being respectful of people's stuff, trauma and feelings;

● Share 6 things that can trigger people getting their back up when decluttering;

● Highlight the importance on NEVER assuming we know what's best for other people;

● Empower you to empower others to make wise choices;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Recovering From Fire Episode

● Offloading Episode

● Trigger Warning Episode

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There is nothing worse than not being able to find what you need when you need it! Today we cover 7 key items in your home that we feel by having them organised will make your life so much easier!! With a bit more of focus on organising rather than decluttering, today we delve into encouraging you to find homes for your:

Batteries

Lightbulbs

Umbrellas

Spare Change

Basic Tools

Bandaids

Old Towels

If you have suggestions on other things you'd like help with organising then please let us know! We'd love to give you more organising tips to make your life easier.

In this episode we;

● Help you find homes for important items in your house;

● Remind you that having homes for everything is the key;

● Encourage you to keep the right amount of items to suit your needs;

● Highlight the importance keeping all medication and first aid supplies together on one place;

● Offer tips on how to keep dead batteries separate from the new ones;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Laundry Episode

● Medications Episode

● Bathroom Episode

● Pantry Episode

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Today we bring to you our thoughts on invisible decluttering.

Decluttering isn't always about the stuff, there is a LOT that goes on internally too. If you're not quite sure what we mean, stay with us!

We give you loads of examples of what we mean by 'invisible decluttering' and share some of our own invisible decluttering experiences such as letting go of being that crafty mum or a professional pianist and what the flow on effect into the physical decluttering can look like as a result.

Seasons in life change and with that can come new dreams, ideas, expectations - decluttering the old ones is important but we understand it can be challenging.

We hope that you can take something away from today as you move forward on your unique journey into more freedom!

Don't for get about the promotion we are running for all of March, April and May 2022 to celebrate hitting 3 million downloads of our podcast!!! Take advantage of the offer with the link below in the show notes below.

In this episode we;

● Explain what we mean by 'invisible decluttering';

● Remind you to ask yourself why? when weighing up decisions;

● Explore and share what it can look and feel like to declutter people from our lives;

● Highlight that getting stuck van be a sign there is some internal decluttering to do to allow you to let go of items;

● Encourage you to reflect on some invisible decluttering you might need to do;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Divorce Episode

● Minimalism Episode (we talk lots about being intentional)

● Vision Episode

● Grace & Freedom Episode

● Busy Episode

● Emotions Episode

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You may have noticed that Amy and Kirsty make a good team BUT are crazy different!! Well, buckle up as we delve into what exactly are those differences while asking you guys the question, "So are you an Amy or a Kirsty?" Do you love matching containers like Amy? Do you have a sweet tooth like Kirsty? Maybe you're a bit of a combo or completely unique and couldn't be more different! As usual the episode is filled with many laughs with a few decluttering tips sprinkled throughout. So whether you're an Amy, a Kirsty, a Brenda or a Dave (you get the idea!) we hope you enjoy learning a little bit more about this lovable duo.

We are also running a promotion for all of March, April and May 2022 to celebrate hitting 3 million downloads of our podcast!!! So make sure to read all the show notes as you'll find the link there.

In this episode we;

● Highlight lots of the ways that make Amy and Kirsty different;

● Remind you to do whatever works for your unique family;

● Challenge you to just do it now;

● Find out if anything is done similarly in the Farrugia and Revell households;

● Ask you to tell us your enneagram number (if you know what we are talking about!);

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Functional Spaces Episode

● About Us Episode

● Handbags Episode

● Wardrobe Episode

● Linen Cupboard Episode

● Containers Episode

● The Enneagram

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Have you ever thought about making a game out of decluttering?

Gamification is a way of attempting to enhance everyday activities by turning them into a game or adding fun elements to engage the user; it is a great tool that can be used in every realm of life.

Today we explore how it can make your decluttering experience more fun and interesting and give you lots of examples on how to achieve this.

Enjoy laughing along with us today and we'd love if you have discovered any gamifying hacks that you love to use to come and share them in our Facebook community. 

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by gamifying something, in particular decluttering;

● Give loads of examples of ways to put this into practice;

● Share stories and examples of how we gamify decluttering with our clients;

● Tell you about a decluttering game one of our Head, Heart & Home members has created for her family;

● Emphasise that the whole point is to make it fun and distract you from the task at hand by incentivising it;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Recycling Holding Zone Episode

● 100 Things P1-5 Episodes

● Loss Aversion Theory Episode

● Courtney Carver Episode

● Inherited Clutter Episode

● Declutter Bingo

● Peter Walsh

● Space Invaders

● Patty Mills

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We attempt to explain Loss Aversion theory. Neither of us are economists or behavioural therapists but we try our best to explain what it is and how we see it's impact on decluttering. We also chat Wordle, why Kirsty loves A Country Podcast and how Amy has an awe inspiring ability to listen to many different podcasts! Make sure to listen to the end- we share a couple of the ones we love to listen to!

In this episode we

● Define loss aversion theory and give examples of what loss aversion theory looks like

● Share how loss aversion theory relates to decluttering

● Give suggestions how to hack your brain to make it easier

● Encourage you that you WILL gain momentum and be able to make really quick decisions

● Remind you to be mindful and intentional about what you bring into your home in the first place

Things mentioned in this episode and other links:

● 100 Things to Declutter P2 Episode

● Need It Episode

● Wordle

Podcasts we recommend checking out:

● A Country Podcast 

● Better than Yesterday Podcast - Osher's podcast episode with Johann Hari

● No Filter Podcast - Mia freedom interview with Johann Hari

● The Squiz Podcast

● Conversations Podcast

● Mamamia Outloud Podcast

● A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard

● The Stuff you Should Know Podcast

● Too Peas in a Podcast

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Today we tackle one of the big decluttering hurdles - sentimentality. What happens when you live with someone who has a different level of sentimentality? We received and email this week from the lovely Tarren requesting tips and tricks for getting her very sentimental husband on board with the decluttering journey. So get ready Tarren and listeners we have filled this episode with practical tips and advice on how to navigate through the memories and sentimentality that can get brought up when you are decluttering. Whether you are the sentimental one or it's your kids, parents, friend or partner, we hope that in Amy's words we can show you there is nothing wrong with being sentimental, we just want to help you find the freedom within it!

In this episode we;

● Discuss how sentimental each person in the Farrugia and Revel Families are;

● Highlight that a person might not be sentimental about everything thing but in fact just one particular area;

● Offer advice to Tarren and suggest great questions to ask to dig a little deeper;

● Share how to set up limits and systems for those sentimental items you are intentionally keeping;

● Remind you that memories aren't in the item and suggest some ways you can keep the memories alive and let go of the clutter;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Sentimental Papers Episode

● Sentimental Items Episode

● It's all my Husband and Kids Fault Episode

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It's our first time back together recording in 2022! This year we want you to tell us what to talk about on the podcast. If you have themes and topics that you'd love us to cover, please email, DM, PM, carrier pigeon it so we can get planning. We want to give a huge shout out to all of you who loved our '100 things to declutter' series over January! We had a record 91,000 downloads in the last 30 days! Grab a cuppa and giggle along with us as we share what we each got up to over January, give you some updates on our team of rapidly growing Professional Organisers and tell you about some fun stuff coming up in Feb, including another live round of our much loved Head, Heart & Home Course.

In this episode we;

● Share what we got up to over January;

● Update everyone on the business growth and some podcast plans;

● Highlight some upcoming webinars and our Head, Heart & Home Course launch;

● Ask you to tell us what you want to hear on the podcast this year;

● Challenge you to get all that stuff that you've been decluttering over christmas/new year out of your house today!!

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● 100 Things to Declutter P1 Episode

● 100 Things to Declutter P2 Episode

● 100 Things to Declutter P3 Episode

● 100 Things to Declutter P4 Episode

● 100 Things to Declutter P5 Episode

● Muster Dogs

Thank you to Jmccartney2009, Princephillip69 (extra thanks for the good giggle!!), Mooj58, April in washington state, kate833 for your podcast reviews!! We absolutely love to hear what you think and how your lives have been impacted.

If you have a child starting school or high school this year or if you have already watched Muster Dogs then its your turn to leave us a review!

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*Apologies for the sound quality of todays ep, we blame December '21!*

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have our last list, 20 pieces of paper you don't need, you will find a helpful downloadable guide Papers-You-Dont-Need.pdf">here.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

● Podcast episode on Paperwork

● Podcast episode on Sentimental paper

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*Apologies for the sound quality of todays ep, we blame December '21!*

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have divided the list into two, 10 things that you can donate to a women's shelter and 10 things you can borrow from a neighbour, you will find a helpful downloadable guide Things-Part-1-3.pdf">here.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

● Podcast episode on Garages & Sheds

● Podcast episode on Kitchen

● Podcast episode on Parties

● Podcast episode on Big books

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*Apologies for the sound quality of todays ep, we blame December '21!*

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the month of January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have 20 things that your kids have outgrown, you will find a helpful downloadable guide Things-that-your-Kids-have-Outgrown.pdf">here.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

● Podcast episode on Bathrooms

● Podcast episode on DVD's

● Podcast episode on Games & Puzzles

● Podcast episode on Kid's Books

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We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the next 4 weeks we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have 20 things that go out of date, you will find a helpful downloadable guide Things-that-Have-Gone-Out-of-Date.pdf">here.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

● Podcast episode on Medicines

● Podcast episode on Pantry

● Podcast episode on Freezers

● Podcast episode on Paperwork

● Podcast episode on Big books

● Podcast episode with Jess

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We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the next 5 weeks we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we start with 20 things you have kept but don't use, you will find a helpful downloadable guide Things-Part-1.pdf">here. 

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Podcast episode on CD's & DVDS

● Podcast episode on books

● Podcast episode on sentimental items

● Podcast episode on sentimental papers

● Podcast episode on appliances

● Podcast episode on linen

● Podcast episode on shoes

● Podcast episode on garages & sheds

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**mild language warning for today's episode - not suitable for little ears**

Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. Over the last 4 Monday's we have brought you our favourite famous guest episodes.

Up this week and rounding out our series is the awe inspiring Maz Compton!!

Maz is a media personality who's been working in the industry for two decades. She's spent her life on tv and radio interviewing celebrities (on the red carpet), flying around the world for MTV and hosting awards shows! In 2016 she experienced a change in her life that was a huge catalyst that started her on a journey of fitness, decluttering and self discovery. She has so much goodness to share that we decided to split it over 2 whole episodes!! So sit back and enjoy - we know you will love it!

In this episode;

● Maz shares about planning for the future and goals;

● Maz tells us how giving up drinking changed her life;

● We discuss the power of saying NO and why it's so important;

● Maz shares her passion for empowering kids through choices;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion

● Maz's Book - The Social Rebellion

● The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 1 Episode

● Judgement Episode

● Love & Logic

● Loving our Kids on Purpose

Thank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!

Make sure you check out part 1 for more Maz!!

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This December we are taking a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the month of December we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

Gretchen Rubinis one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. We love her top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin where she discusses happiness and good habits with her sister Elizabeth Craft.

In this episode Gretchen;

● Shares with us the Four Tendencies framework and how these tendencies (Upholder, Obliger, Questioner & Rebel) impact our ability to declutter and maintaining a decluttered home;

● Chats to Amy & Kirsty about their own tendency and how their differences impact their business;

● Gives tips on how each tendency can maximise their potential to actually get the decluttering (or anything!) done;

● Encourages us with some tips on how to find happiness during this Covid season;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and it put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Four Tendencies Quiz

● Four Tendencies Course

● Better App - Apple - Android

● Happier 911 on Spotify

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This December we are taking a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the month of December we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

In 2020 while Peter was quarantining after returning to Australia from the USA, we managed to steal some of his time and pick his brain with all our questions. You may know him from his days as Oprah's Decluttering Guru, or TV shows such as The Living Room, The Rachel Ray Show and Space Invaders.

Peter is a legend and pioneer in the Professional Organising industry and it was such a joy and delight to have this time with him.

There is SO much gold in this episode that we know you'll get a lot out of it even if you've heard it before!

In this episode we;

● Learn Peter's story from being a teacher in Australia to sharing the TV screen with Oprah;

● Hear his heart for deep understanding of people and not just superficial tidying;

● Glean from his wisdom what changes happen in peoples heads, hearts and home when they do the deep work of decluttering;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Hoarding Disorder episode

● Autism episode

● Space Invaders episode

● Peter Walsh - You Tube

● Peter Walsh - Facebook

● Peter Walsh - Instagram

● Peter Walsh - Website

● Buried in Treasure book

Thank you Peter for giving us your time to be on our podcast!

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This December we are taking a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the next few Monday's we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

You may have heard of Courtney, either from her blog Be More With Less, or her Project 333 and if you haven't - you're about to!! Courtney shared with us some great wisdom around getting curious and advice on shifting our self talk to be more positive, along with a few details about her decluttering journey.

We know that you are all going to love today's episode as much as we did recording it (we could have chatted for ages!!).

In this episode we:

● Learn a little bit about Courtney and how she was inspired to start her blog;

● Find out why Courtney now makes decisions more quickly and with greater clarity;

● Highlight why Courtney loves experiments and how she loves to get curious;

● Challenge you to shift your self talk to be more positive;

● Encourage you to check out all of Courtney's resources;

● Share a bit about social media and it's impact on our lives;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Be More With Less Blog 

● Books & Courses

● Soul & Wit Podcast

● Project 333

● Courtney's Instagram

● Courtney's Facebook

● Byron Katie

● Brooke McAlary

A massive thank you to Courtney for making time to chat with us! It has been such an honour to spend time with you.

Thanks to Bel for the review!

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Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the next 5 Mondays we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

Up this week we have the wonderful Brooke McAlary chatting to us about her brilliant book 'Care'. Brooke is a beautiful friend of ours and we very much enjoyed this catch up. We hope you enjoy the episode and are inspired to schedule in some downtime in the midst of the holiday chaos.

Oh and if you haven't already got Brooke's book, then we highly recommend you add it to your Christmas list!

In this episode we;

● Catch up on what Brooke has been up to since we last spoke;

● Remind you who Brooke is for those who may not have heard from her before;

● Ask Brooke to share how writing 'Care' came about;

● Highlight the importance of down time and it's impact with and without it;

● Dig into rest and what it truly means and looks like;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brooke McAlary Episode

● Brook McAlary Listener Questions Episode

● Brooke's Instagram

● Brooke's Website

● The Slow Home Podcast

● Care

● Get Curious Episode

Thank you so much Brooke for your time!! We absolutely adore spending time with you, thank you for coming on our podcast (again!) and sharing so much gold with all our listener.

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Who doesn’t love Bluey!? If you don't know what we are talking about we'll try to bring you up to speed. This Aussie kids show about a family of dogs has taken the world by storm in creating such a buzz for its wholesome, beautiful storylines containing simple, yet powerful life lessons. One of those being about decluttering, so when Amy had one of her clients sit her down to watch it we knew we had to talk about it! We are not the target market so forgive us as we call characters by the wrong names or forget their names all together! (Can you count how many times Amy forgets Bandit's name or how many times we call Bingo, Banjo?) What we do hope is that you come with us today and have a giggle as we enjoy the Bluey episode titled Mr Monkeyjocks - because in the words of Bluey's mum Chilli - 'When you have everything you want, nothing feels special anymore.'

In this episode we

● Give you a rundown of the episode and share our observations

● Highlight the importance of learning how to decide what to donate and what to bin

● Suggest what you can do when you find something that is special to you but not to your kids

And so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other links:

● Mr Monkeyjocks TV episode

● Soft Toys Episode

● Kid's Bedrooms Episode

● Children's Toys Episode

● Kids Books Episode

● Minimalism Episode

● Treasure Hunting Episode

Where to watch Bluey:

● Australia - ABC Kids App or ABC iview

● USA - Disney Junior or Disney+

● UK - BBC or Disney+

● International - Disney+

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Do you love to treasure hunt? We love treasure hunting with clients! There's nothing quite like the look on a client's face when they find that missing passport or birth certificate or that lost earring they thought was long gone. Some of our clients also love to treasure hunt outside the home - hands up if you too love finding a treasure on the side of the road?! Today we encourage you to look for the gold in your homes when you are decluttering by picking out the treasures and letting go of the rest. We share stories about helping clients find their treasures and coaching them in asking the hard questions when it comes to those roadside treasures too. If you've found yourself with a pile of projects that you've not quite got to yet or you're always losing things then make sure you tune in for all the gold in today's episode.

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by treasure hunting in relation to decluttering;

● Encourage you to look for the gold in your home and how it can motivate you in your decluttering;

● Learn about the time Amy thought she had a priceless antique in her possession and what she learnt from the experience ;

● Talk about roadside 'treasures' and give advice on how to be intentional with these;

● Highlight that important stuff can get lost amongst the clutter especially paperwork;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Paperwork Episode

● Wardrobe Episode

● Love It Episode

● Unfinished Projects Episode

● Crafts & Hobbies Episode

● Freebie Clutter Episode

● Bargain Clutter Episode

● Online Selling Episode

● Sentimental Items Episode

● Deceased Estate Episode

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*Trigger warning - today we chat about losing your home to a fire, some listeners may find this triggering and choose to skip this episode or listen at another time*

Nomes is a longtime listener, passionate member of our community, and all round wonderful person. In March 2018, Nomes tragically lost her home in a fire. Today almost 4 years on from that traumatic experience she tells us what her journey has been like thus far. She has incredible insight to share and lots of wisdom and advice to offer to others on how to navigate such a dark time. So come with us and hear how Nomes' decluttering journey and relationship with stuff was impacted by the fire and how the Head, Heart & Home Course changed her life!! There is so much gold in today's episode that we know you will be touched by Nomes story.

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Moving House Episode

● Storage Units Episode

● Sentimental Papers Episode

● Sentimental Items Episode

● Offloading Episode

● Mental Health Episode

● Mental Health Care Episode

● Mental Load Episode

TV shows mentioned

● Only Murders in the Building

● CSI

Where to get help in an crisis

● The Salvos

● The Australian Red Cross

To Nomes - thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and our listeners. We love you and thank you for always being supportive and encouraging of us and those in our community.

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**Trigger warning - things mentioned briefly in today's episode such as domestic violence, divorce, separation and death may be triggering for some listeners**

When we received a request from one of our listeners (thanks Owen! - go check out his episode 'Sea Change' from earlier this year) to do an episode on estate planning, we knew just who to turn to! Anna Hacker is the National Manager of Estate Planning for Australian Unity and today we give her permission to take over the podcast and share her wealth of knowledge and experience about estate planning. She is passionate about making it easier for loved ones to find the important documents they need and for you to have your wishes for the future carried out in the way that you want.

There is so much packed into this episode, so grab a pen and paper as you take it all in.

In this episode we;

● Discuss what estate planning is;

● Explain the roles of wills and power of attorney;

● Give examples of documents and how to organise them;

● Emphasise that documents need to be easily found and share tips of how to achieve that;

● Highlight the importance of getting legal advice;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Deceased Estate Episode

● Paperwork Episode

● Death Episode

● Australian Unity

● Amy on Anna's Podcast

● SAS Australia TV Show

Thank you so much to Anna for sharing your time and expertise with us!!

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Did you know that shopping bags don't have to take over your house and that they can actually be nicely organised?!

Over a week ago Amy posted a video to our socials showing us all her hack for folding reusable plastic shopping bags - well it created quite a stir! We even had our friend and fellow podcast host Mandy from Too Peas DM us on Instagram with her own questions after seeing it. So thanks Mandy, today's podcast was inspired by you!

Since grocery stores phased out single use plastic shopping bags a few years ago, people all over the country have been unintentionally hoarding reusable bags. It is very common for us to find said bags stuffed into multiple cupboards and drawers when in our clients homes. We get it, we've all been there, you get to the checkout and the realisation sets in....you forgot your bags! Faced with the choice of becoming a pack horse laden with groceries or buying a new bag most pick the more convenient latter option.

Get ready as we delve into what we think about this and how to stop it by putting some helpful steps in place! Enjoy some laughs and giggles with us in your ears today.

Oh and if you are a super human and have managed to maintain the condition of those little black plastic bases that come with the green fabric bags please jump into our Facebook Community and show us - we need to know!

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Inside the Car Episode

● Cars Episode

● Garage/Shed Episode

● Kitchen Episode

● Entrance Episode

● Too Peas in Podcast Podcast

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Also thanks to Mandy for supplying us with excellent material for the podcast!!

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With NSW out of lockdown (and Victoria not far behind - we hope!) restrictions are easing for many and the kids are finally heading back to school!!!! This episode is an old one that dropped back in January 2020 - so please forgive past Amy and Kirsty for not knowing what was coming!!! We are bringing it to you as a helpful refresher with getting back to some kind of normal, re-establishing routines and setting up new ones. During this time of massive transition we also strongly encourage you to look after your own mental health.

In this episode we;

● Highlight that there may be anxiety around returning to school;

● Discuss how understanding how your kids is a key to calmer mornings;

● Offer lots of suggestions for creating calmer morning routines;

● Share our tips for getting out of the house on time;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● School Start Episode

● Command Centre Episode

● Mental Health Episode

● Mental Health Care Episode

● Start.pdf">Download our form for your kids to fill out

Thank you Katrina Cutbill and Grateful1965 for your reviews! If you're kids are heading back to school then it's your turn to leave us a review!

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To do lists...Do you love them or do you hate them?! We cover all the things today, how they can be helpful, do you even need them and most importantly how to declutter them! Come join us for some laughs and giggles as we suggest swapping your to do list for a 'ta-da list' (thanks to Lauren from our community for that idea a few years ago) and help you uncover that maybe what you want out of life is to do less. Big shout out to Rachel Hickingbotham for suggesting this topic!

In this episode we:

● Share what we call our to do lists;

● Offer suggestions on how to declutter your to do lists;

● Emphasise you don't HAVE to have a do to list!;

● Highlight why to do lists can be helpful;

● Encourage you to keep all your to do lists in one place;

● Challenge you to question yourself - does what's on your to do list really need to be there?;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Get Curious Episode

● Paperwork Episode

● Command Centre Episode

● Sentimental Papers Episode

● Paperwork course

● k.com/au">Kiki K

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We are ridiculously excited to have Sammy from Rosella Street with us today! Rosella Street is a marketplace and platform that helps people lower their consumerism and connects them together in a safe and sustainable way. Brought together by their passion for the planet co-founders Sammy, Mick and Dilyar, decided to create a platform that could provide solutions to many of the current problems we see in the world of online buying/selling. We love how beautifully Rosella Street's values align with ours and know that you will love, love, LOVE this episode!

In this episode we;

● Find out what Rosella Street is and how it came to be;

● Define how Rosella street is different from Marketplace;

● Learn how the platform works and the positive environmental impact it is having on communities;

● Highlight the donate and rental features available on the Rosella Street platform;

● Discuss all the benefits of a circular economy;

● Get an exclusive sneak peak at their plans for the future;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Rosella Street Website

● Rosella Street Instagram

● Rosella Street Facebook

● Canberra Innovation Network

● Sharing & Borrowing Economy Episode

Thank you so much to Sammy for your time!! We are so excited to be on this journey with you and think what you are doing for the environment and communities is just incredible!

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This week's episode was recorded on RUOk Day, so we took the opportunity to check in on each other and to have a little chat about how this never ending lockdown is going for us. As you may have noticed our topic for today is self-sabotage. After this theme popped up in a few virtual sessions recently, we decided it was worth a whole episode. We look at lots of good ideas and tips on how you can interrupt this pattern of behaviour, as well as delving into what actually is self-sabotage, what does it look like and why on earth we do it?! We hope you find today's episode to be helpful and empowering.

In this episode we:

● Discuss what self-sabotage is and what it can look like;

● Ask why we do self-sabotage and how often do we engage in it;

● Emphasise the importance of learning more about yourself;

● Chat about using The Four Tendencies as a helpful tool;

● Discuss self-sabotage in the context of decluttering;

● Highlight the importance of building habits and putting supports in place;

● Encourage you to set realistic expectations and be gentler with yourself;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Mindtools.com definition

● Gretchen Rubin Episode

● Micro Declutter Episode

● Mental Health Care Episode

● RU Ok Day Episode

● The 4 Tendencies Quiz

● The Four Tendencies Chart

● Dylan Alcott audiobook

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Jacqui Cousins has worked as a community mental health nurse for over 15 years. She is also a Mental Health First Aid Trainer and does all the mental health first aid training with our staff. Jacqui loves professional organisers and is as passionate as we are about helping people create a calming environment in their homes, that supports bringing an equilibrium back into their lives. She is so full of passion and wisdom and we are really excited for you to listen in as she shares from her wealth of knowledge and experience as a mental health clinician.

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Judgement Episode

● Minimalist Episode

● Sleep Episode

● Master Bedroom Episode

● Kids Bedroom Episode

● R U Ok Day Episode

● John 10:10b - I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full..

● Inside out movie

● Jacqui's Business Nursing the Mind

● R U OK - community program

● Brene Brown

● Jackson Galaxy

● Beyond Blue

● Nurse on Call

Special thanks to Jac for giving us your time to chat and for sharing all your wisdom and advice with our listeners. Thank you for your support!

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Guest interview time - today you get to meet Katie! Katie is Kirsty's friend and client and they get chatting about all things decluttering and moving. Katie and her family have moved a few times and are preparing to move yet again, so she knows a little something about how helpful decluttering can be. Be encouraged and uplifted as Katie shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable in her own home, to her and her husband Cam becoming decluttering superstars resulting in a calmer more organised space that Katie is now proud of. Katie's story is one of amazing transformation and loads of hard work - we know you'll be inspired.

You may notice that it's just Kirsty with us today - but don't worry Amy is fine and will be back with us next week!

In this episode we:

● Find out a bit about Katie, her family and her experience as a client;

● Discuss the difference areas that Katie worked on in her home;

● Hear how Katie went from feeling overwhelmed to being able to pack up her house with her husband in 2 days!;

● Share advice and tips for dealing with sentimental items;

● Learn some of the mindset shifts and lessons that Katie and her husband have experienced;

● Highlight how the incredible teamwork of Katie and her husband Cam has impacted their decluttering journey;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Moving House episode

● Mental Health episode

● Mental Load episode

● Baby Supplies episode

● Sentimental items episode

● Gifts Episode

Special thanks to Katie for giving us your time to chat and share part of your story with all our listeners. Thank you for your support!

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Rounding out our mini series is this week's episode 'Love It'. Asking yourself 'Do I love it' can grant you the permission to keep or let go of an item you have been umming and aaahing over. How many things do we keep because we feel that we HAVE to, not because we actually LOVE them? Spoiler alert: It's ok to keep things that you absolutely love!! We also tackle some of the big issues like what to do when you love everything and can I still love the person that gave me something I don't love? We hope you have enjoyed this mini series and that you are feeling more equipped in your decluttering journey!

In this episode we:

● Discuss all the ways you can use the question "Do you love it?" to help with the decision making process;

● Challenge you that you can love an item AND still let it go;

● Highlight the circumstances where asking "Do you love it?" can be challenging;

● Give advice on what to do when you love everything!;

● Encourage you to wear or use the good stuff!!;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Kitchen Episode

● Sharing & Borrowing Economy Episode

● Clothing Episode

● Magic Wardrobe Number Episode

● Sentimental Items Episode

● Sentimental Papers Episode

● Journals Episode

● Diaries & Old Calendars Episode

● Doritos Ad

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Do you use it? Following on from last week’s episode, today we are posing to you this question - Do you use it? We often buy things with good intentions or ideas in mind (we call this aspirational you) but often end up with an overflowing cupboard or room filled with said items. Get ready to clear the clutter by asking yourself some hard hitting questions to get some clarity on what is actually being used in your home.

Don't forget to come over to our Facebook community to let us know what you use and how that has changed as part of your decluttering journey AND what have you let go of that you used to think you used it but realised that you actually didn't.

In this episode we:

● Discuss how seeing the potential in an item and the reality of actually using it are two different things;

● Challenge you to ask - 'What could I instead?;

● Highlight that it's harder to let go of it once you've already purchased it;

● Hear how asking 'do you use it' has changed the way the Revell's and Farrugia's buy clothes for their kids;

● Encourage you to look at your possessions with fresh eyes;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Binary Decisions Episode

● Delaying Purchases Episode

● Sharing & Borrowing Economy Episode

● Functional Spaces Episode

● Clothing Episode

● Craft and Hobbies Episode

● Magic Wardrobe Number Episode

● ISO Appliances Episode

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Do you need it? Need is such a subjective thing, only you can truly know what you need but sometimes figuring that out can be a little tricky! We love questions (as you all know!) so this week we suggest adding this one to your decluttering toolkit to pull out when you need it (pun totally intended!). Today is the first of a 3 part series over the next couple of weeks where we'll be looking at questions that can serve you well on your decluttering journey. Join us as we share laughs - cue Amy's YES button, tips, advice and our feelings as we check in with each other about how lockdown is going. Sending love to all of you experiencing a hard time xx

In this episode we:

● Define and distinguish 'need' from 'want';

● Share the importance of timing when making purchases;

● Highlight that efficiency and effectiveness is a great way to determine a need;

● Remind you to be a thoughtful and conscious consumer;

● Encourage you to check yourself - are you buying to numb your feelings or do you need it?;

● Hear the return of Amy's Yes button;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Binary Decisions Episode

● Delaying Purchases Episode

● Sharing & Borrowing Economy Episode

● Functional Spaces Episode

● Sunrise TV Segment

● The Endowment Effect

Special thanks to Jayne92 and RJW for your reviews!!

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**trigger warning** - things mentioned into day's episode such as death, road accidents and divorce may be triggering for some listeners**

And the amazing guests just keep on coming! Get ready to meet Ruth. Ruth is a treasured member of our community. You'll also see her around our regular Facebook Community being her encouraging self and now you get to hear her on the podcast! She has two older children; one with diagnosed hoarding disorder and both who are very sentimentally attached to things, especially when they have been inherited from deceased estates of family members. This episode is jam packed with insight, wisdom and so many practical takeaways and tips. So go get comfy and enjoy all the gems that the wonderful Ruth has to share with us!

In this episode:

● Ruth tells us a little bit about herself and her background and how it has influenced her decluttering journey;

● Ruth gives some insight into decluttering with children dealing with attachment to sentimental items and hoarding disorder;

● Ruth hares some of her experience of inheriting many, many things from family members who have passed;

● We encourage you to examine and question your reasoning for keeping personal or sensitive information;

● Ruth shares her way of hacking time and how it's helped her decluttering;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Deceased Estate Episode

● Offloading Episode

● Hoarding Disorder Episode

● Gretchen Rubin Episode

● Death Episode

● Book - 9 Things You Simply Must Do by Henry Cloud

Thank you to Camilla for your podcast review! We love love love reading your reviews and it helps others to find us as well. Special mention to the person who left us a 1 star review - thanks for the laughs!

An extra special thanks to Ruth, thank you for giving us your time - we really appreciate all you do for our community - we think you're just wonderful!

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Meet Owen. Owen is an avid listener of our podcast and just happens to be one our oldest friends. Owen is a man of many talents and interests - he is an osteopath, leads a very active lifestyle and loves to travel. You may have seen Owen in our Facebook community being encouraging or asking (and answering) great questions. Today we get to ask him the questions and uncover more about the awesome man that he is.

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Hobbies Episode

● Sentimental Items Episode

● Hoarding Disorder Episode

● Minimalism Episode

● Musical Instruments Episode

● Sporting Equipment Episode

● Color Guru Episode

● Courtney Carver Episode

● Downsizing Episode

● Tiny House Episode

● Project 333

● Carson Cresley - Off the Cuff book

● Mari Kondo Books

● Joshua Becker

● The Minimalists podcast

● Kim Thomas - Simplicity: Finding Peace by Uncluttering Your Life book

Thank you to Erin M. G. for you podcast review! We love love love reading your reviews

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**language warning - some mild language in today's episode - so not suitable for little ears**

It's part 2! We are back with more Maz Compton today. Maz is a real kindred spirit and we are so excited to bring you more of her wisdom and truth bombs. So come join us as we hear more of Maz's story and the amazing life lessons she has has learnt. Oh and make sure to catch up on Part 1 from last week if you missed it - (we've linked last week's ep below to make it easy for you to find).

In this episode;

● Maz shares about planning for the future and goals;

● Maz tells us how giving up drinking changed her life;

● We discuss the power of saying NO and why it's so important;

● Maz shares her passion for empowering kids through choices;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion

● Maz's Book - The Social Rebellion

● The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 1 Episode

● Judgement Episode

● Love & Logic

● Loving our Kids on Purpose

Thank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!

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Surprise! We've got a bonus episode for you!!

Today we are bringing you a quick episode packed with everything you need to know about our totally REVAMPED Head, Heart & Home Course! If you want the secrets to keeping your home organised without having to spend hours everyday tidying up, then this episode is for you! And yes you did hear correctly we will be on Sunrise (Aussie morning tv) and will let you know the details of when to tune in!

Come join the course here to start experiencing your freedom today!!

https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course/

In this episode we;

● Share The 6 modules that we cover in the course;

● Highlight that it is packed with resources;

● Tell you about our live rounds and how the work;

● Explain the format of the course;

● Give you all the info about how to join and how much it costs;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and we get to see your smiling face in our Head, Heart & Home course!

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**mild language warning for today's episode - not suitable for little ears**

We've got a third mic today!! The amazing Maz Compton is with us. Maz is a media personality who's been working in the industry for two decades. She's spent her life on tv and radio interviewing celebrities (on the red carpet), flying around the world for MTV and hosting awards shows! In 2016 she experienced a change in her life that was a huge catalyst that started her on a journey of fitness, decluttering and self discovery. She has so much goodness to share that this is only part 1 of the interview!! So sit back and enjoy - we know you will love it!

In this episode;

● Find out a little bit about who Maz is and the exciting experiences she's had;

● Maz tells us about her decluttering journey and shares some pivotal moments;

● Maz shares she what she was surprised to learn about herself;

● Maz reminds us that your worth is so much more that your stuff;

● Maz highlights the importance of valuing your family around the you in the decluttering process;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion

● Minimalists documentary

● Minimalists Book

● Head, Heart and Home Course

● Serendipity movie

● Michelle Obama book

● Minimalism Episode

● Books Episode

Thank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!

Make sure you tune in next week for more Maz!!

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She's baaaack! Yes lovely listeners, the fabulous Brooke McAlary is with us today! It's been way to long since we have caught up with Brooke so make sure you tune in today as we check in and see the McAlary clan have been up to AND hear all about her latest book 'Çare'. Of course there will be much fan girling and giggles - so what are you waiting for?! Grab that cuppa or pop on those sneakers and get listening! Oh and don't to buy Brooke's book - we'd love you to come share in our FB community if and when you do.

In this episode we;

● Catch up on what Brooke has been up to since we last spoke;

● Remind you who Brooke is for those who may not have heard form her before;

● Ask Brooke to share how writing 'Çare' came about;

● Highlight the importance of down time and it's impact with and without it;

● Dig into rest and what it truly means and looks like;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brooke McAlary Episode 100

● Brook McAlary Listener Questions Episode 101

● Brooke's Instagram

● Brooke's Website

● The Slow Home Podcast

● Care

● Get Curious Episode 201

Thank you so much Brooke for your time!! We absolutely adore spending time with you, thank you for coming on our podcast (again!) and sharing so much gold with all our listener.

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We love our Facebook Community!! Especially when members request specific topics. So this week you can thank Jodi Mine for our chat about travel bags! It might seem like a bit of an odd time to be talking about travelling but even if we can't really go that far at the moment wouldn't it be great to be able to find what you need when you need it when that time comes again (yes we are holding out hope!). Get ready for tips and tricks galore in today's episode - enjoy!

In this episode we:

● Suggest you gather all your travel bags together to make a fair assessment of what you have;

● Share the suitcase situation for the Revell & Farrugia families;

● Encourage you to keep you travel bags empty of possessions not specific to travelling;

● Give you ideas of where travel bags can be kept;

● Offer suggestions of what to do with your decluttered bags;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Holiday Episode

● Moving House Episode

● Judgement Episode

● Packing cubes or pods

Special thanks to takeapagefrommybook for your review!!

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Today's episode has been inspired by our amazing Facebook Community. A request came in asking us to talk about when at first glance your house looks tidy and organised but when you start opening up the cupboards you're hit by a tidal wave of stuff. Get ready for loads of tips, tricks and advice about why this happens and how to do something about it. So what’s behind your cupboard doors? 

AIso - our 4 Year Podversary!!! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners who have tuned in (and continued to do so!) over the last 4 years - we couldn't have done it without you!! Come over to our Facebook Community and share with us when you started listening.

In this episode we:

● Tell you how we think cupboards get chaotic and disorganised;

● Share how to start organising your cupboards and how to stop them becoming cluttered again;

● Highlight cupboards are like opaque boxes - out of sight out of mind!;

● Remind you how to declutter;

● Encourage you to use clear containers and to label everything;

● Debut Amy's new YES button;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

Like with Like Episode

Gifts Episode

Just One More Episode

Laundry Episode

Functional Spaces Episode

Rehome Episode

Special thanks to byhisgrace92 for your review!!

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Yay another guest interview and this time it's another one of our amazing staff members!! Here's Marion! Marion is part of our team of Professional Organisers in Melbourne. Today she shares with us a little bit about her life, family and decluttering journey. Marion brings wisdom, creative solutions and a compassionate caring heart to our team (just to mention a few!). Her clients love her and so do we - get ready to be inspired and encouraged today as you listen. If a few of the topics that Marion covers sparks an interest then make sure to check out the rest of the show notes for links to past episodes to explore further.

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Tiny Living Episode

● Micro Declutter Episode

● Courtney Carver Episode

● Clare Press Episode

● Minimalism Episode

● Minimalists

● Joshua Becker

Here is the quote that Marion shared - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. is quoted as having said, “I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.”

Special thanks to Renee (Momof4midwest) for your amazing review!

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Today's episode is a good one!! We bring you a concept that you can use as a tool to help make the decluttering process that little bit easier. Breaking things down into binary decisions is a great way to take a step back when things get hard or overwhelming and make it plain and simple to get you back into your decluttering groove. Sometimes reducing the options to yes/no black/white type decisions can help you to refocus your energy in the midst of trickiness or when you can't see the forest for the trees. Enjoy our conversation today as we share loads tips and advice for you. Come over to our Facebook community and let us know your experiences with using binary decisions to help you achieve your goals in all areas not just decluttering.

In this episode we:

● Define and discuss what we mean by binary decisions;

● Share how to use this concept as a tool to help simplify the decluttering process;

● Highlight yet again our differences!;

● Encourage you at every point to split your decisions down into binary ones;

● Challenge you to use Amy's fav decision making tool when you get really stuck making decisions;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Micro decluttering Episode

● Wardrobe Episode

● Wardrobe Part 2 Episode

● Sign up to the weekly newsletter 

Special thanks to CrazyJarLady for your review!!

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Guest interview time! Today we are chatting with one of Kirsty's Sydney clients. Tanya is a mum of 3, a wife and a teacher. Tanya was excited to learn that she could access our services through NDIS funding so she booked us in ASAP! We hope you enjoy hearing her perspective as a mum of a child with additional needs and how having us in her home has made a difference. Also shout out to Mandy & Kate from Too Peas in a Podcast for recommending us!

In this episode we:

● Find out how Tanya found us and why called us to come to her home;

● Share lots about what working with us and the NDIS looks like;

● Highlight when the whole family is working well, it benefits every single family member;

● Uncover what shifted in Tanya's mindsets allowing her to let things go;

● Hear the amazing impact working with us to declutter has had for Tanya and her whole family;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Autism episode

● Mandy episode

● Peter Walsh episode

● Kids bedroom episode

● Sentimental items episode

● Too Peas in a Podcast

Special thanks to TheKidsCanCallYouHoju for your review!!

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Don't let the title of today's episode put you off. Yes we are talking about control but in relation to freedom, grace and self agency (now there's a fancy new term for you!). Come along for the ride today as we toss around a whole bunch of our thoughts on how we are in control of our minds, bodies and emotions, how trying to control others generally results in resentment and Kirsty's hatred of the word 'should' just to name a few. Get ready to go deep and reflect on your own mindset around control.

In this episode we:

● Explain and define what we mean by control vs what the world says;

● Remind you that you have the authority to determine what life looks like for you;

● Highlight the importance of knowing that you are in control of your own life;

● Discuss self agency and how that relates to control;

● Challenge you to acknowledge that you don't need to be given permission;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Freedom & Grace episode

● Judgement Episode

● Willie Nelson quote ‘freedom is control in your own life'

● The book Kirsty was reading 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig

● prayer.aspx">The Serenity Prayer mentioned by Amy

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Tossing up whether to do a reno or sell your house can feel overwhelming. This week we are posing loads of questions to get you thinking and sharing lots of our advice (along with our usual giggles and banter!) to help you feel more prepared when it comes to renovating. From enlisting the help of professionals, to reducing your costs by decluttering first are just some of the many things we cover. So get ready to absorb all our renovating tips!

In this episode we:

● Remind you to always declutter first;

● Give you loads of advice about decluttering and renovating;

● Share Amy's proudest reno moment;

● Encourage you to look at your home with fresh eyes;

● Highlight that there are ALWAYS options;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Repurposing Space Episode

● Pantry Episode

● Bathroom Episode

● Kitchen Episode

● Laundry Episode

● Your Forever Home Episode

● Rehome Episode

● Micro Declutter Episode

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Do you ever walk into a room and think, 'what on earth is that doing there?!' Well you aren't alone - in today's episode we tackle what to do with all the stuff that is out of place around the home. Grab a cuppa and get ready to take some notes as we take you through some really practical ways of rehoming items and clearing the clutter.

In this episode we:

● Explain and define what we mean by rehoming items;

● Remind you that clutter attracts clutter - it's like a magnet;

● Share lots of the random out of place things we have seen;

● Highlight the importance of habits, especially 'Don't put it down put it away!!;

● Share loads of advice on how to rehome the out of place items you come across;

● Challenge you to put everything you use today back in their homes!!;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Containers Episode

● Like with Like Episode

● Judgement Episode

● Fatigue Episode

● Mental Load Episode

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