This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

Hi FriendsToday we are continuing with our series on Clutter & The Enneagram through the lens of the Enneagram 4, otherwise known as The Romantic. My guest is bestselling author and Enneagram 4, Ian Morgan Cron whose books include the national bestseller, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery (my go-to book for anyone looking to learn about the Enneagram). Ian is also a psychotherapist, speaker, and host of the popular podcast, Typology. He recently released a new course called True You: A Deeper Exploration of Your Enneagram Type.
During our conversation Ian shares his personal journey into the world of the Enneagram and its impact on his relationships both personally and professionally.
We talked about the role of Emotional Clutter in the world of a four, and why having accountability partners can play a pivotal role in helping fours stay organized.
We did a deep dive into:
○ Whether certain numbers have predispositions to different types of clutter
○ Why is it important to understand the enneagram as a whole, rather than just knowing your type
○ How being a four has helped him live a more organized life
○ How being a four has made it more challenging to stay organized
Before leaving, I asked Ian to share some words of wisdom for his fellow enneagram fours (or for people who love a four) to better understand them.
I hold a special place in my heart for the fours (many of you know that I parent a four,), and cannot think of a better guest to have on TOL to talk about the complicated, unique and introspective Enneagram fours, than Ian Morgan Cron. After listening, head on over to our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast and share your thoughts-I’d love to hear from you.
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Links Mentioned in this Episode
THE ROAD BACK TO YOU | TYPOLOGY PODCAST | TRUE YOU COURSE | iEQ9
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Hi Friends! Are you enjoying our series on Clutter and the Enneagram? Today’s guest is Enneagram 3, Abbey Howe. You may know Abbey from YouTube or Instagram as EnneagramAbbey. Her YouTube channel has over 1 million views, and all you have to do is watch one of her videos to know why!
In true Enneagram three form, she is funny & relatable. During our conversation, Abbey talks about how she manages Physical, Emotional, and Calendar clutter in all her “three-ness.” We also talk about some strategies that have helped her live an organized life.
Josh is an Enneagram three, so you know that they hold a special place in my heart! If you are a three, or love a three-this episode is for you!
After listening, head on over to our Facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast, and let me know what you think!
Make sure to tune in next week to hear my conversation with Enneagram 4, Ian Morgan Cron, host of the Typology Podcast and Author of The Road Back to You
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  XOXO- 
 
Laurie 
 
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Hi Friends! Today we are continuing with our series on Clutter & The Enneagram and talking all about Enneagram Twos, otherwise known as The Helper. Joining me is Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, aka: @enneagramashton on Instagram where she has built a community of over 350k followers! Ashton is an Enneagram coach and author of the book Enneagram for Relationships which was released in March 2020.
During our conversation we talked about:
○ Ashton’s journey into the Enneagram and what it means to be Two
○ How she protects her time when she is inclined to do things for others
○ Which of the 5 clutter pitfalls she needs to be mindful of
We also talked about motherhood (she is due to have her first baby in a couple of months!), marriage, and how knowing the Enneagram has impacted all areas of her life both personally and professionally. After listening, I’d love for all my twos to head on over to our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast and let me know what you think!
If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE.
xo,
Laurie
P.S. Make sure to tune in next week to hear my conversation with Enneagram 3, Abbey Howe.
Links Mentioned in this Episode 
RISO & HUDSON BOOK | ENNEAGRAM & RELATIONSHIPS 
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Hi friends! Today we are kicking off what I suspect is going to be one of my favorite series to date-Clutter & The Enneagram.
If you have been around me for more than a hot second, you will know that I have a slight obsession with the Enneagram (at least according to my family). If you’re new to the Enneagram, it’s a personality typology with nine distinct types. What makes the Enneagram different from other personality assessments is that your Enneagram type is determined by your core motivation, rather than strictly on behavior.
Basically the WHY we do what we do.
Another difference from other assessments, is that the Enneagram looks at BOTH strengths and blindspots providing opportunities for personal growth in a host of areas.
I’ve spent the past few years studying the many layers of the Enneagram, looking at clutter patterns and connecting the dots between peoples relationship with clutter and their Enneagram type.
This series looks at 9 people each with different enneagram numbers. We talk about what makes their enneagram type unique, how they learned about the enneagram, and their personal relationship with clutter and organization as it relates to the Enneagram.
To kick off this series, I am joined by Enneagram 1 (also known as the Perfectionist), Maliquea Starnes.
During our conversation we talked about:
⦁ The Inner Critic of Ones⦁ The role of Emotional Clutter in her life⦁ Why clutter and organization can be both a struggle and strength for Type Ones
Maliquea shares her words of wisdom for our fellow Enneagram Ones (or people who are married to, or parent Ones) to better understand them.
After listening, I’d love to hear your thoughts in our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast. Make sure to tune in next week to hear my conversation with Enneagram 2, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober.
P.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE.
Links Mentioned in this Episode
MEL ROBBINS 5 SECOND RULE
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HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.
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Hi Friends! Well, we did it! 200 episodes of This ORGANIZED Life Podcast (cue the confetti!).
Joining me on this momentous occasion is none other than my real life partner-in-crime, Josh Palau. On today’s episode we look back over the past 4 years and talk about how the show has evolved, some of my favorite guests, and what I envision for the future of This ORGANIZED Life and Simply B Organized.
We also talk about how the professional organizing industry has changed since I started in 2009, what I think about the new Netflix show GET ORGANIZED with The HOME EDIT, and the impact that COVID has had on our family and on my business.
And of course, we wrap up the show by Josh asking me, the two signature TOL questions:
Where do I feel the most organized? And where do I feel like the biggest hot mess?
Thanks to my team for their hard work and dedication, and thanks to YOU for helping our show to grow each week.
200 episodes would not be possible without your support. I am humbled and grateful that you choose to spend time with me each week.
Cheers to the next 200 episodes!
xo - Laurie
P.S. Next week we kick off a new series on Clutter & The Enneagram!
Nine weeks, Nine Enneagram Types-it’s going to be great! We’ve got some incredible guests lined up, so make sure to subscribe to our podcast on spotify, apple podcast, google play, stitcher or wherever you like to listen.
Links Mentioned in this Episode
This ORGANIZED Life | Simply B Organized | Netflix show GET ORGANIZED with The HOME EDIT
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Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.
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Joining me today is Author Morgan Tyree- who you may remember from episode 148 where we talked about reclaiming time and seasonal organizing challenges to keep you motivated.

Morgan recently released a new book called Your Hospitality Personality and I invited her back on the show to tell us all about it!

Hi Friends! Today we are wrapping up our series on Men Making a Difference. If you haven’t listened to our other guests, I highly recommend going back and binging the last 3 episodes-they won’t disappoint!
Joining me today is advocate, author and TedX speaker, Josh Levs. Josh is a former CNN and NPR journalist, and the leading global expert on modern fathers in the workplace. He stepped into a global spotlight by taking legal action against Time Warner (CNN’s parent company) for fair parental leave so he could care for his preemie daughter and sick wife.
The company ultimately embraced his call, revolutionizing its policy to make it better for moms and dads.
He is the author of the award-winning book All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses–And How We Can Fix It Together.
After the release of his book, Levs became the leading voice for modern dads at work, shining a light on their unknown struggles.
I invited Josh on the show today to share his story, dispel some of the myths that give dads a bad rap, and shed some light on how we can work together with our spouses, employers and co-workers.
During our conversation we talk about stereotypes like:
● Moms do more work around the house than Dads
● Moms carry more mental load than Dads
● Dads having more leisure time
● Dads get to do the fun stuff, while Mom’s do more household chores
He offers strategies to improve work-life balance for BOTH women and men, and we discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on family dynamics.
It’s a meaningful, thought provoking conversation that I hope opens the door for conversations, between couples everywhere.
Make sure to check out the links below for Josh’s Ted Talk, Book and More!
Links Mentioned in this Episode
TED TALK | ALL IN BOOK
Connect with Josh
WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
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Hi Friends! You guys know how passionate I am about funding research for pediatric cancer and the work I do with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, right? Well, you are in for a treat with this conversation!
As we continue with our series on Men Making a Difference, I am happy to share today’s guest with you–my new friend Matt Coulter. Matt is the president of the BeYOUtiful Foundation, a (501c3) non profit organization dedicated to helping women of all ages who are dealing with the harsh realities of cancer.
Their mission is simple: To provide hope, love and a path to feeling beYOUtiful for girls and women of all ages.
By connecting salons & stylists to local survivors, and providing online education (on everything from cutting, styling, utilizing wigs & dealing with chemo hair), they are here from diagnosis to remission and beyond.
It was such a treat to sit down with Matt and talk about our shared passion of making a difference in the world of families battling cancer.
Since September is Pediatric Cancer awareness month, and October is Breast Cancer awareness month, I could not think of a more appropriate time to shine a spotlight on the incredible philanthropic work Matt and his team are doing.
On this episode we talk about:
● How he got started in the non-profit space
● The power of using your spheres of influence to inspire others
● Walking with families who are battling the unthinkable
It’s a powerful, inspiring and important conversation that I hope leaves you realizing that there’s more to living an ORGANIZED life than just stuff.
P.S. Check out the links below to learn more about BeYOUtiful Foundation and Matt’s other non-profit 143collective.
Episode #200!
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Links Mentioned in this Episode
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM |143 COLLECTIVE | DONATE TO PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH
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Hi Friends! Joining me today is entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, my longtime friend, Brad Aronson.
Brad’s latest book, HUMAN KIND is on the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best seller list, and after listening to our conversation you’ll know why!
I invited Brad on our show to share his personal journey of walking through his wife, Mia’s,cancer diagnosis, it’s impact on their family, and how that led him to begin documenting simple acts of kindness.
During our conversation we talked about:

Winning the “zip code lottery” & how he has continued to give back throughout his life
Using your superpowers to help others
How he juggles fatherhood, work, life and fun!
The importance of leaning on others when you need help
How even the smallest gestures can have a large and lasting impact on someone else

In addition to his writing and being a dad to their son Jack, Brad currently teaches entrepreneurship to 18-25 year olds in Camden, N.J., and sits on the nonprofit boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Hopeworks- an incredible organization that helps educate youth, provide skills, counselling support and so much more.
In a world riddled with fear, anger, division and judgement, HUMAN KIND is exactly what we all need right now.
This is one episode you won’t want to miss!
Episode #200!
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Links Mentioned in this Episode
HUMAN KIND BOOK |HILDE BACK EDUCATION FUND | GIRARD COLLEGE
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Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!
HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.
Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.
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Joining me today is psychologist, author, podcaster and parenting expert Dr. Robert Zeitlin. Robert is the author of the book, Laugh More, Yell Less: A Guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids (Stuck-At-Home Edition), and advocate for kids. He brings creativity, curiosity, and bravery to his work in Positive Psychology to support children and their parents. Dr. Zeitlin is also a husband and father to two grown kids, who are both pretty awesome!
Kids and parents are navigating through some of the toughest times without a roadmap. I invited Robert on our show to give us some tools to help parents communicate with their children more effectively.
Throughout our conversation, Dr. Zeitlin gives specific examples of how we can be more intentional and impactful with our words and actions.
Whether you are a parent of toddlers, elementary, middle or high schoolers, this is a great conversation that you won’t want to miss!
To learn more, make sure to check out the links below: