Clutter Free Academy

#560 Untangling Your Faith While Decluttering Your Home: An Honest Conversation

In today’s episode Kathi dives deep with author Amberly Neese, as they discuss how their clutter journeys and spiritual journeys collide. Feeling guilty about getting rid of things we no longer need, or being paralyzed by the fear of needing more in the future, reveals what we believe about the goodness of God and how much we can trust Him to provide for us.

How do we untangle our faith while working through our cluttered closets?

• Recognize how God provides for our needs - often through the generosity of other people.
• Take the words “bad” and “good” out of the conversation in regards to buying. Recognize the patterns and make different choices in the future. 
• Think of the person who will receive the items you donate and pray for them.
• Keep what you use, and be okay without the excess. A house with less clutter allows for more peace and joy. 

Amberly is giving away 2 copies of her new Bible study - Untangling Faith: Reclaiming Hope in the Questions Jesus Asked. To enter to win, leave a comment below telling Kathi and Amberly what is it that you are untangling in your life? 

Pre-order your copy now in order to access the online study with Amberly. Simply send your purchase receipt to Amberly by email. 

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Ready for Anything

Christianbook

Cokesbury

1980s Fun Stuff:

Banana Clips

The Best of Poison

Bananarama

The Bangles

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

"These aren't the droids you're looking for" on YouTube

To share your thoughts:

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

Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.

Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

#559 Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2

Can there be guilt-free home organization? Oh sweet sister, there is! Kathi Lipp and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the lessons each learned during their recent home renovations. Cheri has three simple strategies for us regarding clutter, home organization and renovations. In Part 2 of Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2, Kathi and Cheri do a deep dive into strategies 2 & 3, as well as giving us gems of advice such as:

• There is satisfaction in waiting for the right item for a space
• Give yourself permission to “waste” some money
• Find places where returning items is easy

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

An Abundant Place By Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory

Sensitive and Strong By Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregory

Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe

Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory

2 Pcs Wardrobe Clothes Organizer with Support Board

Premium Acacia Wood Napkin Holder

Ultra Fine Continuous Water Mister for Hairstyling, Cleaning, Plants, Misting & Skin Care

Organizer Caddy Tote Divided Basket Bin with Handle

KUT from the Kloth (Kathi’s favorite brand of jeans)

To share your thoughts:

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

Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.

Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

#558 Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 1

Have you ever second guessed a decision you’ve made, even after doing thoughtful and thorough research? Have you vacillated between decisions and then ended up doing... nothing? You are not alone, friend. It’s called thrashing and Kathi and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the concept of thrashing as well as some lessons each learned during their recent home renovations. Cheri has three lessons for us regarding clutter and renovations, the first of which she shares in this episode. Listen in to Part 1 of this two part episode to find out:

Cheri’s #1 sanity saver during the renovation How a renovation can reveal clutter habits you didn’t know you had The importance of “putting a pin” in your decisions

Remember, you can do anything for a short period of time. If you know you’ll be moving soon (or even if you aren’t), start with one area or one room and work from there a little bit each day. You can do it!

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do, you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Links Mentioned:

An Abundant Place by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory

Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory

Sensitive and Strong by Cheri Gregory and Denise J. Hughes

Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe

Single Burner Portable Electric Stove Drawer Organizer for Clothes

Guest Host:

Cheri Gregory

Kathi's Favorites:

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

Mars Robot on Tik Tok

Crockpot

Air Fryer

Let's stay connected:

To share your thoughts:

Leave a note in the comment section below.

Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.

Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.

Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

Question:

What is something you've gotten rid of that you never thought you could OR something that you are contemplating getting rid of that's hard?

To enter, let us know in the comments what is one thing, figuratively or literally, that you want to declutter from your closet.

#557 Decluttering To Sell – How to Make Your House the Best on the Block

Today Kathi is talking with her real estate agent, Kelli Simmerok, about tips and tricks to help us stay clutter free whether or not we are selling a house.

Listen in and learn:

• The importance of removing personal items and some furniture before selling.
• How to pack away some of your stuff and create space for the potential buyer.
• Ways to make a great first impression, including front porch flowers and the smell of fresh baking.
• Ideas for saving time in daily routines to allow more time to keep the house ready to show.

Remember, you can do anything for a short period of time. If you know you’ll be moving soon (or even if you aren’t), start with one area or one room and work from there a little bit each day. You can do it!

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be notified when the next episode is released. When you do you will also receive a free Clutter Free Kit with handouts and video interview with Kathi!

Kelli Simmerok's E-mail

Household Moving Kit

The Clutter-Free Home

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group

To share your thoughts:

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

Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one.

Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.

#556 What to Do When Your World is Falling Apart

Have you struggled with grief this past year? Your life has fallen apart due to one big crisis or perhaps a series of crises that feel like death from a million paper cuts. Sweet friend, you are not alone. Join Kathi and her trusted friend and fellow trauma navigator Michele Cushatt as they discuss Michele’s newest book “A Faith That Will Not Fail: Ten Practices To Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart.” The practices in Michele’s newest book are not homework for you to complete. Not even close! They are less about doing and more about being. Kathi and Michele discuss these practices as they share very personal stories of grief and trauma. Listen in as they give a sneak peak into some of the practices that can be found in Michele Cushatt’s latest book, such as:

• When we’re overwhelmed, we need to make things smaller, not bigger.
• One of the best things we can do is get grounded in THIS moment.
• How these practices and more help us lead a clutter free life.

Guest Host: Michele Cushatt Order your Pre Order Bonus today!

Michele Cushatt on Facebook

Michele Cushatt on Instagram

A Faith That Will Not Fail: Ten Practices To Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life.

To share your thoughts:

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

Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.

Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.