You don’t need more willpower, you need better defaults. This week’s Digital Clutter Reset gives you a simple, family-friendly system to cut notification noise, clean up apps, email, files, and photos, and reclaim time, energy, and sleep.

What you'll learn:

The 7-Day Digital Clutter Reset (quick view)

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00:00 Welcome

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Decluttering isn’t just about stuff, it’s about freedom. Certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee joins Deanna to share how letting go of clutter and guilt can spark joy, simplify your routines, and create intentional spaces that support the life you want.

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Clutter isn’t just about the stuff piling up in your home, it’s also about the guilt, resistance, and overwhelm tied to letting go. In this uplifting conversation, professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee shares how to apply the KonMari Method to simplify your home, mindset, and lifestyle.

We talk about why clutter makes us feel stuck, how small intentional steps can lead to big change, and how to reframe decluttering so it feels empowering instead of stressful. Stacy also shares inspiring client stories and practical ways to bring more joy into your everyday routines.

Whether you’re battling piles of clothes, drowning in kids’ artwork, or simply craving more peace in your daily life, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to create a clutter-free home you love.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, this episode will give you the inspiration and tools you need to create a home (and a life) that truly sparks joy.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome + Fall is the perfect time to declutter

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Perfectionism and people pleasing sneak into our homes, schedules, and even our self-worth. Certified life coach Kamini Wood joins Deanna to share how limiting beliefs create clutter, how to set healthy boundaries, and simple mindset shifts that bring balance, joy, and a clutter-free life filled with intention.

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High achievers often pride themselves on getting things done—but at what cost? When perfectionism, people pleasing, and limiting beliefs drive our choices, the result is often burnout, resentment, and clutter (both in our homes and in our minds).

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with certified life coach Kamini Wood, who helps high achievers release old patterns, overcome self-sabotage, and create balanced, purpose-driven lives. Together, we explore how perfectionist pressure sneaks into our organizing habits, why people pleasing keeps us holding on to stuff we don’t love, and the tools we can use to finally feel free.

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If you’ve ever felt like you “should” be able to handle it all on your own, this episode is the reminder that you don’t have to—and that freedom comes when you let go of the clutter, inside and out.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome & Deanna’s high achiever confession

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Clutter shouldn’t keep you from community. If you’ve ever said “maybe next month” because the house feels out of control, this one’s for you. Research shows more than half of people have canceled hosting due to the state of their home, and 73% hide parts of their house from guests. Today we make connection light, doable, and fun, without chasing perfection.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Cold open: when clutter cancels connection

19:09 Building Community Outside the Home

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Teacher, mom of two, and Minimal-ish podcast host Desirae Endres shares how to embrace a clutter-free life without rigid rules. Discover small, realistic steps to simplify your home, schedule, and mental load—especially during busy seasons like back-to-school—so you can focus on what truly matters.

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Back-to-school season is here, and if your calendar (and home) already feel overwhelmed, this conversation will be the deep breath you’ve been craving.

Today I’m joined by Desirae Endres, a full-time teacher, mom of two girls, and host of the Minimal-ish podcast. Desirae’s approach to minimalism isn’t about rigid rules or picture-perfect rooms—it’s about making space for what truly matters, even in the middle of carpools, sports practices, and lesson plans.

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If you’ve ever felt discouraged because minimalism seemed too strict or unrealistic for your family, this episode will show you a gentler, more flexible way forward.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome & Introduction

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Happiness starts at home and Gretchen Rubin’s here to prove it. The 7x best-selling author joins Deanna Yates to explore the connection between clutter and happiness, building habits that stick, and how knowing your personality can help you create a home that supports your well-being. It’s a practical and uplifting conversation for anyone ready to live lighter and happier.

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Your home holds the key to your happiness and 7x best-selling author, Gretchen Rubin, is here to show us why.

In this episode, host Deanna Yates talks with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin for a down-to-earth conversation about how the things in our homes affect how we feel, think, and live.

They dive into the deeper connection between outer order and inner calm, why it’s not about having a perfect home but a supportive one, and how to create better habits using your own personality type, not someone else’s system.

You’ll also hear about Gretchen’s Secrets of Adulthood, her fresh take on small wins, sensory delight, emotional clutter, and her favorite tip for dealing with all the little things kids bring home.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff or unsure where to start, this episode will help you rethink how to create a home that truly supports your happiness.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome + Guest Overview

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Clutter can do more than stress you out, it can damage your physical health.

In this eye-opening episode of Wannabe Clutter Free, Deanna continues her Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. series by focusing on Resilience, or how clutter impacts your physical health.

You’ll learn how clutter increases your stress hormones, disrupts healthy habits, and even leads to hidden dangers like mold, pests, and poor air quality. Deanna shares a personal story of returning from a month-long trip to find mold in her closet—and how minimalism saved her time, energy, and sanity.

Plus, she walks you through five practical ways to declutter your home so it actively supports your physical health and wellbeing. Whether it’s making your kitchen easier to cook in or clearing airflow zones to help with allergies, this episode delivers quick wins and long-term relief.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Challenge of the Week:

Take 10 minutes to declutter one space that physically stresses you out. Notice how your body feels afterward.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Episode Teaser

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Tired of donation piles taking over your home? Are you guilty of stuff shifting? For years I would declutter, but then as the things would sit in a pile in the corner of the room or in our garage, they would often migrate back into our home.

This created a vicious cycle of decluttering, second guessing, and re-cluttering.

The problem was that sometimes getting the clutter out and to the donation center was more work than the act of decluttering.

Then, I stumbled upon a simple low-effort, but high-impact way to get the clutter out without having to make multiple trips to the donation center or post each item for sale (or gift) online.

I recently used this advice in my life again and not only was ie easy and successful, it brought our neighborhood together.

If you’ve ever had donation piles that just move from one room to another, this one’s for you.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:33 Personal Updates and Summer Routine

02:50 The Struggle of Decluttering

09:00 Introducing the Free Sale Concept

10:45 How to Host a Successful Free Sale

17:02 Expert Tips for a Smooth Free Sale

28:09 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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Feeling stuck between what feels right and what others expect? In this episode, Deanna and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) expert Todd Smith explore how clutter fuels overthinking and how to build clutter-free confidence by trusting your intuition. Learn how to simplify decisions and let go of guilt for good.

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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host Deanna Yates is joined by Todd Smith, creator of the top-ranked podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. Together, they dive into what it means to live as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in a world that often feels too loud, too fast, and too demanding.

Todd shares how learning to trust his intuition helped him break free from emotional clutter and chronic stress, and how HSPs (and sensitive moms especially) can do the same.

They explore how physical clutter mirrors mental overload, how guilt and external pressure can cloud your judgment, and why tuning into your inner voice is the real key to clarity. Whether you’re deeply sensitive or simply stuck in a cycle of overthinking and overwhelm, this conversation will help you clear space for confident, clutter-free decision-making.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview

00:24 – Meet Todd Smith: Helping Highly Sensitive People

02:56 – Understanding Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

06:32 – The Work of Byron Katie: Managing Stress

12:55 – Decluttering and Emotional Attachment

19:15 – Dealing with Family and Social Pressure

24:31 – Trusting Your Intuition

25:25 – Intuition vs. Overthinking

26:42 – How Environment Shapes Sensitivity

28:45 – Cultural Perceptions of HSPs

30:54 – Sensitivity as an Evolutionary Advantage

31:36 – How to Hear Your Inner Voice

35:24 – Letting Go of the Need for “Perfect” Decisions

37:39 – The 3 Secrets for Highly Sensitive People

42:22 – Rapid Fire Questions + Final Thoughts

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If your bedroom feels more chaotic than cozy, clutter might be sabotaging your relationship.

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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host Deanna Yates shares how the physical clutter in your home can quietly build resentment, reduce intimacy, and increase arguments with your partner. Backed by research (including a stat that 40% of couples argue over clutter!), this episode explores the emotional and mental load clutter creates—and how to fix it.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why clutter causes stress in romantic relationships

✅ How to declutter your bedroom to rekindle connection

✅ The power of a “Couples Corner” and how to create one

✅ A simple weekly ritual to improve communication and teamwork

Whether you’re married, partnered, or in a long-term relationship, these practical tips will help you clear the physical and emotional mess that’s standing between you and the connection you crave.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, foggy, or stretched too thin, this episode will help you clear the noise (both around you and within you).

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

01:27 Clutter’s Impact on Romantic Relationships

01:57 The Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method Explained

03:14 Why Clutter Causes Relationship Stress

04:32 Shocking Stats & Psychological Insights

08:19 Gender Differences & the Mental Load

14:51 Creating a Peaceful Bedroom Retreat

18:15 Establishing a Couple’s Corner

21:19 Clutter-Free Communication Ritual

24:01 Final Thoughts and Action Steps

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