Clutter Free Academy

Do you have a loved one that struggles with hoarding? On today’s episode Tonya Kubo joins Kathi as they discuss what it’s like to live with and love a family member who struggles with hoarding.

• the difference between hoarding and clutter
• why hoarding is really a symptom of anxiety
• how to practice empathy with loved ones while understanding that only hoarders can help themselves

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Special thanks to Tonya for joining me again this week!

On today’s bonus episode, Kathi welcomes back Myquillyn Smith, author of Cozy Minimalist Home.Myquillyn shares her best tips for shifting your mind, house and habits for going from cluttered to cozy.

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

• Why you need designated empty surfaces and décor surfaces in your home
• How to properly use storage spaces
• Myquillyn’s favorite storage items
• Why having some white space on your walls is essential

Plus Myquillyn shares some great tips for renters.

Cozy Minimalist Home releases on October 23, 2018!

Head over to Tuesday’s post to enter to win a copy of Myquillyn’s book!

*US residents only

Or buy the book here.

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Do you struggle with wanting to live clutter free but also wanting to create a warm and inviting feel to your home?

On today’s show, Kathi sits down with Myquillyn Smith to talk about her book, Cozy Minimalist Home. Myquillyn shares her insights into what it means to be a “cozy minimalist,” one who wants the most amount of style with the least amount of stuff.

Kathi and Myquillyn also discuss what it looks like to go from a “stuff manager” to a “home curator.” And Myquillyn share’s the one thing you can do today to start your journey towards a cozy, minimalist home. You don’t want to miss this fun and informative interview!

Cozy Minimalist Home releases on October 23, 2018!

Buy the book here.

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On today’s podcast Kathi sits down with friend and author Mary Demuth, to talk about her new book “The Seven Deadly Friendships.” Based on the seven deadly sins from Proverbs 6, Mary looks at 7 types of unhealthy friendships that can cause emotional clutter in our hearts.

In this info-filled interview, you will learn

• how relationship issues can be caused by fear

• why setting boundaries in friendships is absolutely essential

• when to walk away from toxic friendships that cannot be restored

If you’d like to find out if you are in one of the seven toxic relationships, head over to 7deadlyfriendships.com to take the quiz.

Enter to win a copy of Mary’s book and a $50 Starbucks Gift Card!

Click HERE to enter.

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Buy the book here.

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On today’s show, Kathy sits down with Carol Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert to talk about their book, “Give Them Wings.” Carol and Krista share insights about how to clear the emotional clutter out of the letting go process.

Kathy, Carol and Krista also share an in-depth conversation about how to navigate parenting in the digital age and how to equip our children for success during the “letting go years.”

Enter to win a copy of Carol and Krista’s book!

Two lucky winners will win a copy of Give Them Wings. 

Enter by answering in the comments, “what has been (or what do you anticipate will be) the hardest part of your kids moving on?”

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Buy the book here.

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Kathi sits down with Jami Amerine, author of “Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors,” to talk about one of her blog posts that went viral over night. Jami shares the positive and negative reactions to this “rant” as she calls it, when she realized she didn’t want her kids to go into the world not having compassion for others.

Jami says the idea popped into her head shortly after her last foster child was placed in her home. “God showed me it wasn’t all about me…in the midst of all of this…I was in an if-then relationship with Jesus. If I do this…then you’ll do this.”

Kathi and Jami share an in depth conversation about how the shift happened with Jami going from an if-then relationship with God to a relationship of knowing God loved her no matter what she was or wasn’t doing.

If you want to check out the blog post that launched it all, visit Jami’s site here.

Enter to win a copy of Jami’s book! One lucky winner will win the grand prize- a Sacred Ground Stick Floors gift basket from Kathi. Go to this blog post to enter.

*US residents only

Buy the book here.

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Do you hold on to things hoping someone in your family will one day need them? It's time to get over the hierarchy of giving mindset.

• why it is not better to give something to a family member than a stranger
• how a "permanent loan" might be a great way to temporarily get rid of some belongings
• how you can minister to others by sharing your baby items

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Special thanks to Tonya for joining me again this week!

Kathi sits down with friend and coauthor, Cheri Gregory for the fourth and final time this month. Today we’re discussing the fourth of our four bullies that we talk about in “You Don't Have to Try So Hard,” the things that keep us from doing the things that God has created us to do.

Cheri shares some personal stories about how she was able to move from being hyper focused on mistakes towards being able to actually enjoy accomplishments.

This is a great episode on how to identify perfectionism and what to do if you are a perfectionist or have one in your life.

In this Episode You Will Learn:

• How to know if you suffer from perfectionism
• The pain points for a perfectionist.
• The three most important things you need to know if you are a perfectionist.

Ditch your feelings of inadequacy and finally come face-to-face with the bold, balanced woman God created you to be. Grab your copy from your favorite retailer and join our book club in September. All the details can be found here.

The Three Most Important Things to Know if You are a Perfectionist

How to Know if you are a Perfectionist

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Special thanks to Cheri for joining me this week!