UnStuff America! Podcast

Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!

Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!

This week on UnStuff America: Reluctant and brilliant parenting expert Jacqueline Green started the Great Parenting Show as a way to deal with her own challenges raising kids. She learned the hard way how to go "from disaster to master" as a single parent as she was forced to downsize and get real about finances and other lacking life skills. With warmth and a great sense of humor, she lets us in on her favorite tips and hacks for creating a simple life of great meaning and purpose. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.  

Clutter, disorganization and too much stuff are choking America and enslaving our citizens. We’re told that consumer confidence is the key to a robust economy but many of us rack up devastating debt while others are caught in a dead-end struggle trying to stay afloat. More stuff is not the answer. We could blame big business and government for laying the perfect trap, but buyer (or consumer) beware. Take personal responsibility AND set yourself free. Then use your freedom to radically influence the national debate on every level. Don’t drain the swamp, Unstuff America!

This week, Andrew talks about how to set yourself free from a life of regret and missed opportunities. Every day we have the opportunity to make conscious choices that are aligned with our values or that run counter to our values. What does it take to spend our time mindfully and responsibly so we don't get to the end of this experience with a pile of regrets that may resemble the piles of stuff we may also have accumulated? Listen in to learn how to break this cycle and live well today and every day. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com. 

Enjoy this popular replay as you begin the new year with Dee C. Marshall, an international speaker, author and coach. Dee shares her "aha" moment that came when it was time to downsize. She speaks passionately and frankly about her journey from clutter to control and the freedom she has today. Now her faith and values define her choices as she motivates other women to transform and simplify their lives. 

We'll be back with new episodes for 2018 next week. If you like what you hear, please consider leaving me some stars and a favorable review!

Enjoy this popular replay as you begin the new year with Dee C. Marshall, an international speaker, author and coach. Dee shares her "aha" moment that came when it was time to downsize. She speaks passionately and frankly about her journey from clutter to control and the freedom she has today. Now her faith and values define her choices as she motivates other women to transform and simplify their lives. 

We'll be back with new episodes for 2018 next week. If you like what you hear, please consider leaving me some stars and a favorable review!

Enjoy this popular replay for the holiday season featuring New York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver. Listen in to learn how Susan faces stuff discordance in her everyday life and her simple workarounds to stay happy, sane and mindful. She offers her own take on simplifying and reveals her Achille's heel when it comes to organizing—scheduling. Andrew shares some tips of his own to help her shift her mindset around time, math and her calendar. 

If you like what you hear, please consider leaving me some stars and a favorable review!

Andrew Mellen invites us all to look at obligatory gift giving and our expectations around the holidays. What would it take to interrupt the constant barrage of messages driving us to shop and race around trying to make merry? Perhaps it's easier than we think to slow down and focus on family, intimacy, being together, loving and sharing? Why not enjoy this time of year while it's happening instead of gritting your teeth and waiting for the familiar level of everyday overwhelm to return after New Year's. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.  

Andrew Mellen invites us all to look at obligatory gift giving and our expectations around the holidays. What would it take to interrupt the constant barrage of messages driving us to shop and race around trying to make merry? Perhaps it's easier than we think to slow down and focus on family, intimacy, being together, loving and sharing? Why not enjoy this time of year while it's happening instead of gritting your teeth and waiting for the familiar level of everyday overwhelm to return after New Year's. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.  

Enjoy this popular replay for the holiday season featuring Canadian friend and colleague, Vanessa Judelman, President of Mosaic People Development. Listen in to learn how a busy entrepreneur and mom with two active boys finds time to give back to her community. Vanessa takes the USA Challenge and commits to tracking her time using Toggl and letting unneeded clothing go. Learn more about “The Most Organized Man in America” at andrewmellen.com.

If you like what you hear, please consider leaving me some stars and a favorable review!

Andrew Mellen and Maya D. Haynes discuss the rights and responsibilities of all Americans and the premise behind UnStuff America! If you're too busy moving crap around your home, work or life to participate in the community outside your door, you have too much stuff. If you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, get your shit together so you can help shape this great democracy so all people have access to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If you don't participate, you have no right to complain and complaining never changed anything anyway. Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.