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Do you ever look around at your clutter and feel a wave of guilt, sadness, or just… stuck? You're not alone.

In part three of our four-part series, The Real Cost of Disorganization, we’re digging into the emotional roots of clutter, and it might get a little personal. Because let’s be honest: disorganization usually isn’t about laziness, lack of time, or not knowing where to start. It’s about what the stuff means to us.

I’m sharing what I’ve learned from my own clients, a hoarding specialist, and my personal experience to help you uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface. This episode is gentle, powerful, and honestly, might be the moment everything clicks.

We’ll explore:

How grief, guilt, shame, and perfectionism sneak into our closets, drawers, and digital clutter.

Why clutter is often your brain’s protective mechanism.

What your space might be trying to tell you.

And how to finally move forward with peace, not pressure.

I’ll walk you through a 3-step process to begin releasing the emotional weight behind your clutter. It’s simple, powerful, and something you can do right away, no bins, no fancy labels, just real emotional clarity.

Why your clutter might actually be grief, shame, or fear in disguise.

The surprising connection between trauma and disorganization.

How to spot emotional roots like guilt, perfectionism, or control.

The 3-step method to identify and release emotional clutter.

Name the Emotion.

Switch from judgment to curiosity using questions like:

What is this space trying to tell me?

What story is this clutter holding?

What part of me is it protecting?

What season of life is this tied to?

Choose one compassionate action to take (and what that might look like).

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Ever feel like getting organized sounds amazing in theory but totally impossible in real life? Like, your brain knows a tidy digital system would save time and stress... but you’re too mentally fried to even think about where to start?

In this second episode of my four-part series on “The Real Cost of Disorganization,” we go deeper into why you still haven’t gotten started—even after shifting your mindset from episode one.

If overwhelm, distractions, or decision fatigue have you stuck, I want you to know: you’re not broken, you’re just overloaded. And this episode is your permission slip to take small, doable steps toward order (without the shame spiral).

I’ll walk you through four super simple strategies to finally get out of stuck mode, even when the idea of “getting organized” feels like a mountain you don’t have the energy to climb.

You’ll also hear real stories from listeners that prove you’re not alone in this struggle, and more importantly, that change is possible.

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This episode kicks off a powerful 4-part series I'm calling The Real Cost of Disorganization. You know disorganization costs you time and money (remember Ep. 120?), but there’s something even deeper, something sneakier at play.

It’s your stories.

The stories you believe about yourself… about your clutter… about what it all means. They’re keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and maybe even avoiding that one drawer (you know the one).

In this episode, I read real, raw answers from listeners who replied to my email asking: What’s holding you back from getting organized? From shame to avoidance to ADHD and more, these stories are universal.

But they're also changeable. And I’ll show you how.

You're not lazy. You’re just believing a story.

Tune in to identify your story, find where it’s keeping you stuck, and hear tangible ways to start rewriting it.

This episode is part 1 in the series. Stay tuned each week as we unpack the emotional, mental, and financial cost of disorganization—and the freedom that comes when you get organized.

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Are you making time management harder than it needs to be?

If your calendar looks like a cluttered junk drawer, jammed full of urgent to-dos and last-minute chaos, this episode is for you.

I sat down with Anna Dearman Kornick, time management coach and author of Time Management Essentials, to unpack how to actually manage your time in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and realistic.

Anna's background is fascinating: from orchestrating a US Congressman’s minute-by-minute schedule (even his wife had to book time with her!) to guiding universities through PR disasters—she's the queen of managing chaos.

Today, she helps ambitious professionals like you figure out how to run your schedule on your terms, instead of feeling like you’re always behind.

We cover everything from navigating overwhelm to creating an “ideal week” that prioritizes what matters most, without the guilt trip.

Get ready to shift your mindset around time management, learn how to build routines that actually work for you, and finally stop letting all the pebbles crowd out your big rocks.

Why your calendar might look organized but still be a total disaster (and how to fix it)

The difference between boulders, big rocks, and pebbles, and how to plan your week around them

Anna’s surprisingly gentle approach to morning routines (no 5 AM sprints required!)

How to build “chaos blocks” into your day so you’re prepared for the inevitable curveballs

Anna's top tool for staying organized

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Ever thought, “Eh, being organized isn’t that big of a deal”?

In this episode, I’m cutting straight to it with a bold (and maybe uncomfortable) truth: your disorganization is flat out costing you money, and more than you think.

I’m sharing a story of a sweet colleague who said, “Tracy, I don’t care about finding files in seconds. I care about making money.”

She is so right. I needed this reminder.

But here’s the kicker: the only way you make more money is by NOT wasting time hunting for stuff, fixing mistakes, and letting opportunities slip because your backend’s a hot mess.

You make more money by prioritizing money-producing actions, executing an organized calendar, following the most efficient systems easily, finding things you need in seconds, and knowing you can confidently run (and scale!) your organized business. 

We’re diving into the five hidden ways disorganization is bleeding your business dry, from wasted hours to missed sales. I’m also sharing what to do instead, so you can finally scale, sign more clients, and (yes!) actually enjoy that freedom you started your business for.

If you’re tired of your business being duct-taped together, this one’s for you.

Why wasting time searching for files is literally throwing money away (I do the math for you!)

How being reactive instead of proactive means your competitors get your clients (Yikes)

The reason messy systems make you look (and feel) less trustworthy, and cost sales

Why you’ll hit a ceiling fast without streamlined systems

The sneaky ways disorganization is draining your profits on tools, contractors, and mistakes

The simplest first steps to get organized for real revenue growth

Is your calendar a mess? Are you running out of time to accomplish the most important tasks?

If you ever feel like your week is one giant scramble of client calls, last-minute tasks, tending to fires, and wondering what the heck you’re supposed to be doing next...you’re going to LOVE this episode.

I brought on Holly Haynes, a 7-figure business owner, productivity expert, and queen of batching, to break down exactly how she built her wildly successful business working only 8-10 hours a week (yep, seriously). She shares her signature CEO Week framework, how to create theme days, and why you absolutely need a “creative block” in your schedule.

We also dug into:

I also share where the resistance that comes up, and where I realized my boundaries had shifted, and how I was inspired to make changes.

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This week, I’m pulling back the curtain with a personal update (yes, sweaty palms and all) and diving into a topic I love, but one that might just flip your organizing assumptions on their head.

After a dreamy trip to NYC with my daughter and gearing up for a summer full of lake days and mastermind meetups, I’m sharing ten unexpected truths about getting organized that most people never talk about.

Spoiler alert: if you’re spending hours digging for files, jumping between tools, or feeling major business burnout, this is a sign! You’re not broken, you’re just disorganized.

Let’s fix that.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Happy Birthday to me! To celebrate, I'm offering three ways I can help you get organized...but these are only available until the end of June!

What if your clutter isn’t just the stuff on your desk or the pile of old emails in your inbox?

What if clutter runs way deeper, showing up as fear, indecision, and impostor syndrome in your business?

In this episode, I’m diving into the psychology of clutter with Samantha Brown, professional organizer, coach, and host of The Pro Organizers Coach Podcast. Samantha and I are both organizers and coaches, and this conversation was a fun blend of mindset and practical strategies.

You’ll hear us discuss why clutter occurs in the first place, how it infiltrates your business, and, most importantly, how to finally release it so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and freedom.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your brain is running a million miles an hour… this episode will help you clear the mental clutter so you can get back to doing what you love.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

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Are you delighting in your business or just checking boxes?

We’re halfway through 2025 (yep, already), and if you’re like me, you might be feeling the pressure of those January or Q2 goals whispering, “So... how’s that going?”

In this episode, I’m slowing things down to share something that hit me on a four-mile walk in total silence (no podcasts, no audiobooks... just me and the Lord). It was this: Delight.

What would change in your business, or your life, if you focused less on fixing and more on delighting? If you celebrated the email you cleared, the system you created, the connection you made, instead of shaming yourself for not doing more?

I tell the story of a spontaneous fast with my church group, how delight showed up on a walk, and why we as coaches need to tap into this delicious delight more often. (Shoutout to Laura!)

We’re talking about delighting in the imperfect, the small wins, the unplanned connections, and even the digital decluttering process - yes, even THAT can be delightful.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

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I'm opening the doors to Organized Life Academy to celebrate my birthday month!

In this episode, I'm talking with Laura Conley about how to love your body, lose weight, and still run a bold, visible business. 

Okay… I don’t think I’ve ever had a conversation quite like this one on the podcast - eating, body image, weight loss goals, and running a business with all the visibility that comes with it. 

So, of course, I had to bring in Laura Conley, certified life and weight loss coach and founder of The Yummy Mummy Experience. This episode is packed with real talk, big mindset shifts, and so many mic-drop moments you’ll want to scribble down (or pause and replay ten times like I did).

We discuss what emotional eating truly is, how to recognize it without judgment, and how to work towards your goals with love and self-trust, rather than shame.

We discussed:

Get ready to laugh, reflect, and walk away with tangible tools (and maybe a few new phrases like “glimmer hunting” and “delicious dopamine”). 

You’ll Learn:

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