Clutter Free Academy

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about one of Kathi’s favorite topics- rest. Dr. Saundra shares insight from her book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. Kathi and Dr. Saundra talk about the physical and spiritual side of rest and the importance of restorative rest.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

• Why medical solutions for rest might not be enough
• What rest looks like in the Bible
• The seven different areas that need to be restored

Take the Rest Quiz

On today’s episode, Kathi and Tonya Kubo are back to share more details about the Clutter Free for Life subscription group and why you need it if you want to be clutter free FOR LIFE. Tonya and Kathi talk about the second essential ingredient needed if you want a clutter free lifestyle. 

On today’s encouraging show you’ll learn:

• When you start to de-clutter it’s easier to say “no” to the things that don’t really belong in your life.
• Why accountability is essential to the clutter free practice.
• How this program can help you stay clutter free in your heart and home for life.

When you sign up for Clutter Free for Life you’ll receive STRUCTURE and ACCOUNTABILITY to help you live clutter free along with:

• A Binder Cover
• Letter from Kathi
• Feature Teaching
• Monthly Decluttering Plan
• 1st of the month Planning Sheet
• Last of the Month Celebration Sheet
• Private Facebook Group
• Monthly Group Coaching
• Accountability Check ins
• Weekly Goals, and Prizes

Clutter Free for Life starts on January 1, 2019

As a special offer for those in the Clutter Free Academy community you can sign up for the monthly subscription for $18.99 or pay $99 for the whole year.

AND if you subscribe before January 1st you’ll get the special intro price of $79! You’ll also receive: 

• Free e-course Kick-Start to Clutter Free
• Clutter Free Bible Study with downloadable book
• And the first 100 subscribers will get a free signed copy of Kathi’s book Overwhelmed. 

Join Clutter Free For Life Here!  Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes back Tonya Kubo to share the biggest Clutter Free announcement we’ve ever had. They introduce the Clutter Free for Life subscription group.  

On today’s encouraging show you’ll learn:

• What to do if you need help with the day to day clutter.
• How this program can help you implement the daily practices required to keep clutter free for life.
• Why clutter is never a one and done.

When you sign up for Clutter Free for Life you’ll receive STRUCTURE to help you live clutter free along with:

• A Binder Cover
• Letter from Kathi
• Feature Teaching
• Monthly Decluttering Plan
• 1st of the month Planning Sheet
• Last of the Month Celebration Sheet

*PLUS support and accountability through a private Facebook group.

Clutter Free for Life starts on January 1, 2019

As a special offer for those in the Clutter Free Academy community you can sign up for the monthly subscription for $18.99 or pay $99 for the whole year.

AND if you subscribe before January 1st you’ll get the special intro price of $79! You’ll also receive: 

• Free e-course Kick-Start to Clutter Free
• Clutter Free Bible Study with downloadable book
• And the first 100 subscribers will get a free signed copy of Kathi’s book Overwhelmed. 

Join Clutter Free For Life!   Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes friend and author KariAnne Wood to talk about her devotional; You’ve Got This! (Because God’s Got You). Kathi and KariAnne chat about how to find joy and stay encouraged even in the middle of tough places.

On today’s encouraging show you’ll learn:

• What to do on the days when you just don’t feel like “you’ve got this”
• Why sometimes we need to just press pause
• How to give away “extra joy” and why it’s a blessing for all when we do

Enter to Win!

Enter to win a copy of KariAnne’s book!

 

Two lucky winners will win a copy of You've Got This (Because God's Got You)

Enter by answering in the comments:

 “Brag on yourself. Comment about a place where you KNOW you've got this.” 

 

*US residents only

Or buy the book here

 

Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

On today’s episode, Kathi chats with Deborah Smith Pegues, author of The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women. Kathi and Deborah discuss the importance of women being financially literate. And Deborah shares practical tips for women who might feel overwhelmed by money issues.

On today’s informative show you’ll learn:

• Why people who struggle with clutter often also struggle with money
• What to do if you’ve been ignoring money and find yourself in a tough place
• Deborah’s biggest money tip for the Christmas holiday

Enter to Win!

Grand prize- Win $50 in cash to go towards an outstanding bill, plus Deborah's book The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women!  

Plus, FIVE lucky runner-ups will win a copy of The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women!

 

Enter by answering in the comments:

 “Share your best tip for getting out of debt?” 

*US residents only

Buy the book here.

Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes friend and author Arlene Pellicane to talk about her new book; Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right. Kathi and Arlene discuss the challenges of raising kids to respect authority and Arlene shares tips for parents who want to raise children to love the Lord and have a healthy respect for authority.

On today’s encouraging show you’ll learn:

• The importance of parents having the right mindset to raise respectful kids
• Why respect in marriage is so essential in raising respectful kids
• How chores offer a valuable opportunity to teach our kids responsibility

Bonus Free download of Arlene’s Parents Rising Manifesto

Enter to Win!

Enter to win a copy of Arlene’s book!

 

Two lucky winners will win a copy of Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right

Enter by answering in the comments:

 “What is your biggest authority challenge OR biggest authority win?” 

 

 

*US residents only

Or buy the book here

 

Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

  Special thanks to our sponsor DaySpring.com

This episode was sponsored by DaySpring.com where you can find the beautiful new (in)courage Devotional Bible featuring devotions from over 100 of our favorite writer friends, including our very own Michele Cushatt, Kathi’s co-host of Communicator Academy Podcast. Find out more here

On today’s podcast, Kathi sits down with Wendy Pope to talk about her book, Yes, No and Maybe. Wendy and Kathi share about the times we need to say “yes to God, no to self, and maybe to others."

 In today's insightful episode you will learn:

• the 13 words that changed Wendy’s life
• why God’s Word is either positive or polishing
• how to find “320” moments in our daily lives

 DOWNLOAD Chapter 1 of Yes, No and Maybe

  Enter to Win!

Enter to win a copy of Wendy’s book!

Two lucky winners will win a copy of Yes, No and Maybe

Enter by answering in the comments, what is one thing you are saying "yes", "no" or "maybe" to in your life?

 

*US residents only

Buy the book here.

 

On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Jessica Turner, author of Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter and Thrive. Kathi and Jessica chat about de-cluttering particularly as it relates to working moms. Jessica share tips for moms working both in and out-side of the home.

On today’s info-filled show you’ll learn:

• Why boundaries are essential in our work and home life
• How to make self-care a priority even in the middle of a busy schedule
• The benefits of kids seeing both parents work 

Stretched Too Thin is available now. 

Get free access to Jessica’s Thrive video series!

Order a copy of the book here.

Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

On today’s show, Kathi chats with author, Sue Heimer to talk about her book, When you Feel like Screaming: Practical Help for Frustrated Moms. Drawing from personal experiences, Sue and Kathi share practical tips for frustrated moms as well as encouragement for why you are the best imperfect mom for your child.

In this encouraging episode you will learn:

• why it’s important to identify the root cause of our frustration
• how to start looking for patterns to avoid blowups
• practical tools to reduce the overall anxiety level in the home

Download Sue's 7 Questions to Ask Before Adding anything to your Schedule

 

Enter to Win!

Enter to win a copy of Sue’s book!

Two lucky winners will win a copy of When you Feel like Screaming: Practical Help for Frustrated Moms

Enter by answering in the comments:

 “What do you do when you're caught in that moment when you feel like your about to lose it?” Or tell us a recent moment when you "lost it" with your kids. 

*US residents only

Or buy the book here.

 

 

Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

Tonya Kubo is back and on today’s podcast she and Kathi continue the conversation on the differences between clutter and hoarding. Drawing from personal experiences they share practical tips for what to do if you or a loved one struggle with hoarding.

In this episode you will learn:

• why the mess is not always the actual problem when it comes to hoarding
• when it might be time to seek professional help
• what resources are available to help

Find out more about Aftermath Cleanup Services 

Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts:

Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook,or Pinterest.

To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

Special thanks to Tonya for joining me again this week!