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Minimalism Is a Mindset: How Decluttering Can Create Time, Wealth, and Emotional Freedom with Shira Gill


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Minimalism isn’t about cold white walls, tossing your kid’s favorite toys when they’re not looking, or never buying another throw pillow again. It’s about being radically intentional with your space, your time, and your money — and learning how to clear what’s cluttering your life, both physically and emotionally.

In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari sits down with globally recognized home organizing expert and bestselling author Shira Gill, whose books Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled have transformed how people across the world think about clutter.

Together, they unpack what minimalism really looks like (hint: it’s not about deprivation), how to raise kids who value their things without hoarding them, and how simplifying your home can lead to greater financial confidence, more time, and more freedom.

Whether your kitchen counter is your current catch-all or your closet is basically a time capsule, this episode will help you get unstuck and start fresh — no color-coded labels required.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How minimalism is actually about radical intention, not restriction
  • Shira’s "one in, one out" rule that keeps chaos in check
  • The hidden emotional and financial costs of clutter
  • How disorganization leads to overbuying, time scarcity, and missed bills
  • Simple organizing systems you can implement today (hello, action basket!)
  • Why letting go of items can actually create abundance
  • How to involve kids in the decluttering process without the meltdowns
  • The connection between a clean space and better decisions — even with food and money
  • You’ll walk away with:

    • An empowering definition of minimalism that doesn’t require a beige aesthetic
    • One simple habit to stop the clutter before it starts
    • Why the “one in, one out” rule is a game-changer — especially with kids
    • How clutter leads to overbuying, time stress, and even financial disorganization
    • The emotional cost of keeping stuff “just in case”
    • How to set up an action basket and donation system that creates instant relief
    • Why getting organized boosts confidence, wellness, and even helps you eat better
    • How to finally let go of items you think you might sell — without guilt
    • Learn more about Shira

      Check out her bestselling books:

      Minimalista

      Organized Living

      LifeStyled

      Follow Shira on Instagram: @shiragill

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