Struggling under the weight of doing it all? In this episode, Deanna is joined by Paige Connell—a working mom of four—to talk about decluttering the mental load. They dive into invisible labor, the pressure modern moms face, and how to create more balance at home through honest conversations and shared responsibility.

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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, Deanna Yates is joined by Paige Connell—a working mom of four and a powerful voice for moms navigating the mental load of motherhood. Together, they unpack the invisible labor so many women carry: remembering appointments, managing the household, keeping the family running… and somehow staying sane through it all.

Paige brings honesty, humor, and a big dose of validation as she shares her own experiences and the collective wisdom of the community she’s built on Instagram and TikTok. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about letting go of the idea that you have to do it all.

If you’re feeling burned out from being the default parent, struggling to find balance at home, or wondering how to have more equitable conversations with your partner—this episode is for you.

We talk about real-life strategies to simplify your mental load, how to advocate for change inside and outside the home, and why asking for help is a radical (and necessary) act of self-care.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Deanna discusses the importance clearing clutter in order to fully embrace creativity during the messy, beautiful seasons of motherhood. She’s joined by Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyway, to explore how moms can embrace their creative passions without guilt, set healthy boundaries with social media, and find fulfillment in the margins of daily life.

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In this inspiring episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, Deanna Yates is joined by Ashlee Gadd, a writer, photographer, founder of Coffee + Crumbs, and author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood.

If you’ve ever felt like motherhood and creativity were at odds, or if your creative spark has been buried under laundry piles and mental to-do lists, this conversation is for you.

Ashlee and Deanna dive into what it really means to be a creative mom, why making space for your own passions isn’t selfish, and how to clear the mental clutter that holds so many of us back from pursuing the things we love. We talk about mom guilt, social media pressure, carving out time in small pockets, and showing up imperfectly, but consistently, for yourself.

If you’ve been craving a little more beauty, expression, or joy in your everyday life, this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a warm reminder: you don’t have to wait for the perfect time to create…you get to start now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the ⁠⁠⁠Wannabe Minimalist Family Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠

Full show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠wannabeclutterfree.com/262⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Does your home feel chaotic and overwhelming? Does your brain feel the same? You’re not imagining it. 

In this episode, Deanna Yates explores how physical clutter contributes to mental overload, stress, and burnout, especially for high-achieving, modern moms who feel like they “should” be able to handle it all.

This episode is part of the Find Your Number series within the Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method, and today’s focus is your Inner World (Mental Health). You’ll discover how clutter impacts your cortisol levels, creates guilt and shame cycles, and weighs down your emotional bandwidth.

But most importantly, Deanna offers actionable, compassionate strategies to help you:

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 Episode Overview

00:23 The Impact of Clutter on Mental Health

01:02 Mental Health and High Achieving Moms

02:35 The Science Behind Clutter and Stress

05:25 Personal Story and Reframing Tools

07:24 Identifying and Addressing Mental Clutter

11:03 Practical Steps to Declutter Your Space

15:12 Mind Sweep and Parking Lot Techniques

19:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Music:

Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Deanna chats with Colette Roy about the emotional and practical challenges of organizing with your partner. They dive into how clutter affects relationships, why communication is key, and how to tackle big home projects together (like the garage) without the arguments.

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Tired of fighting every time you try to tackle a home project with your partner?

In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host Deanna Yates sits down with professional organizer Colette Roy to talk about how to declutter shared spaces without losing your cool—or your relationship.

Whether you’re tackling the garage, the basement, or just trying to agree on what to toss, Colette brings real talk and practical strategies for making home organization a team effort (without the tension). Drawing from her course How to Organize Your Garage Without Killing Your Partner, Colette shares why organizing together is so tricky, how emotional clutter plays into the chaos, and how better communication can lead to smoother projects and stronger connections.

You’ll walk away with smart, relationship-friendly tips to finally get that garage in shape—without turning it into a battleground.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Intro + what to expect in this episode

02:53 – Meet Colette Roy & her clutter-with-compassion approach

03:55 – Smart strategies for getting started on home projects

07:11 – Why clutter causes friction in relationships

13:12 – What makes organizing with your partner so hard

17:03 – How to design a garage that actually works

22:01 – Key communication tips for couples

27:00 – Why home projects spark arguments

28:36 – Behind the scenes of Colette’s course

32:46 – Practical communication tools you can use today

40:40 – Understanding needs: yours and your partner’s

43:11 – Why having personal space matters

47:11 – Rapid fire wrap-up + final thoughts

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Deanna discusses how to make budgeting feel less overwhelming with the help of financial coach and mom of five, Brittany Flammer. Together, they break down a simple, stress-free system using five essential bank accounts to create clarity and control over family finances. You'll walk away with practical steps to organize your money, reduce financial tension, and make confident spending decisions.

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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, the host, Deanna Yates, interviews Brittany Flammer, a financial coach and mom of five who has mastered the art of budgeting without the stress. Brittany shares her family’s journey of raising five children on an average income of $40,000 per year while building a net worth of over $800,000. Through real-life examples and heartfelt insights, she breaks down her step-by-step system for managing money with intention, clarity, and calm—even when finances feel tight.

Brittany introduces a powerful strategy using five key bank accounts to simplify money management, minimize financial tension, and make everyday spending decisions easier. From emergency savings to individual fun accounts, she outlines how automating and separating funds can transform financial overwhelm into empowerment. Whether you're new to budgeting or ready to refine your system, this episode offers practical tools and a fresh mindset to help your family thrive financially.

This episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast will help you discover:

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:20 Meet Brittany Flammer: Financial Coach and Mom of Five

01:41 The Power of Multiple Bank Accounts

05:44 Essential Bank Accounts for Every Family

12:52 Bonus Accounts and Additional Tips

24:13 Managing Finances: Moving Money Between Accounts

25:12 Structuring Finances for a $60,000 Income

28:34 Choosing the Right Bank Features

31:41 Setting Up Accounts for Kids

35:44 Reducing Financial Tension in Relationships

38:56 Actionable Steps for Financial Clarity

44:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠Join the ⁠⁠Wannabe Minimalist Family Facebook Group⁠⁠

Full show notes: ⁠⁠⁠wannabeclutterfree.com/259⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠Feeling like life has become all work and no play? In this episode, Deanna Yates explores how clutter might be the hidden culprit stealing your joy—and how clearing it can help you reclaim fun, freedom, and spontaneity.

This week’s focus is on the “G: Good Times” pillar in the E.M.P.O.W.E.R.I.N.G. Life Assessment. Deanna breaks down how physical, mental, and emotional clutter drains your energy and blocks the joy you deserve. She shares why fun often disappears in motherhood, and how you can bring it back—no Pinterest-worthy plans required.

From playful decluttering strategies to creating a “Fun Bucket List,” this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips for making fun a non-negotiable part of your life again.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How clutter sabotages your capacity for joy

Why high-achieving moms often feel stuck in “survival mode”

Tips for making decluttering fun (yes, really!)

How to reclaim your time, energy, and identity through less stuff

One small shift to start enjoying life more—today

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome and Introduction

00:10 – Understanding the Empowering Life Assessment

01:01 – Why fun matters (and how clutter gets in the way)

05:34 – Why fun disappears: the Parenting Paradox, Perfection Trap & Clutter Tax

10:18 – How to declutter your way to more joy

15:37 – Easy, fun ways to get the whole family involved

30:50 – Final thoughts + sneak peek at the next episode

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠

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In this episode, Deanna discusses time management strategies with Kelly Nolan, an attorney turned time management expert. Kelly shares her journey from overwhelm to creating the Bright Method, a practical system designed to help busy women balance their professional and personal lives. Tune in for actionable tips on reclaiming your time, managing mental load, and simplifying your schedule.

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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, the host, Deanna Yates, interviews Kelly Nolan, a former attorney turned time management expert. Kelly shares her personal journey of moving from the high-pressure world of law to creating the Bright Method, a time management system specifically designed for women juggling multiple roles. With a focus on practical strategies, Kelly reveals how she overcame overwhelm and built a system that allows women to reclaim their time and mental energy, both at work and home.

In their conversation, Kelly discusses how to incorporate both professional and personal duties into one cohesive plan, using tools like time blocking and digital calendars. She also addresses the emotional load that many women carry and how to make time for self-care without feeling guilty. With insights on outsourcing tasks and creating realistic schedules, this episode offers a compassionate approach to managing your life with intention and ease.

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠

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Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and chaos? In this episode, Deanna chats with decluttering coach Amy Slenker Smith about creating simple systems, redefining “enough,” and building a clutter free life that works for busy families—without the guilt or perfectionism.

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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, the host, Deanna Yates, interviews Amy Slenker-Smith, a decluttering coach and the creator of Simply Enough. Together, they talk about how small, consistent actions can lead to big, lasting changes when it comes to simplifying your life. Amy shares her personal journey toward embracing a life with less, how the Simply Start system was born, and why setting boundaries around "enough" can be a total game-changer when tackling household clutter.

Throughout their conversation, Deanna and Amy dive into practical strategies for getting started without feeling overwhelmed, tips for building better habits, and the mindset shifts that make it easier to maintain an organized, clutter-free home. They also touch on the power of community, how borrowing instead of buying can make a huge difference, and why simplifying isn't just about your stuff, it's about creating more space for the life you truly want to live.

This episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast will help you discover:

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

04:41 Understanding Overwhelm and Mindset Shifts

10:54 The Simply Start System

19:18 Defining 'Enough' in Decluttering

26:47 The Art of Borrowing from Neighbors

27:48 Building Community Connections

29:12 Overcoming the Fear of Asking

31:18 Effective Systems for Busy Families

35:17 Teaching Kids Life Skills

39:06 Introducing a New Resource for Kids

40:11 Using Intention as a Compass

45:53 Rapid Fire Questions with Amy

47:35 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠

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Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room – Get the book on Amazon

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Episode about Mom Guilt

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Is clutter quietly creating stress and disconnection in your home? In this solo episode, we’re diving deep into how the stuff in your space might be straining your relationships—and what you can actually do to change it.

Whether you’re constantly cleaning, trying to get your kids on board, or feeling frustrated with your partner for not pitching in, this episode will give you the tools to start turning things around. You’ll get a breakdown of the Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method and learn how to apply it to one of the most important areas of your life: Marriage & Family.

Plus, we’ll walk through the E.M.P.O.W.E.R.I.N.G. Life Assessment so you can figure out where to focus first—and how to get your whole household working together (without nagging!).

How clutter silently affects your marriage and family dynamics

3 powerful questions to start a meaningful family conversation

A clear breakdown of the F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method (and why it’s not just about stuff)

The 10 E.M.P.O.W.E.R.I.N.G. life categories to help you find your focus

Three simple, doable actions to create a calmer home environment today

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

02:45 Understanding the Clutter Freedom Framework

04:41 Exploring the Empowering Life Assessment

07:29 Clutter's Impact on Marriage and Family

13:52 Three Questions to Ask Your Family

20:06 Three Actionable Steps to Ease Family Clutter

25:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠

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Deanna chats with Khrystyne Jaspers, a NYC mom of two living in a 1-bedroom apartment, about managing toy clutter in small spaces. Hear tips on involving kids, setting boundaries, handling gifts, and creating a joyful, functional home—proving you don’t need more space to feel at peace.

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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, the host, Deanna Yates, interviews Khrystyne Jaspers, an early childhood educator, mindset coach, and mom of two living in a one-bedroom apartment in New York City. Khrystyne shares how her family makes the most of their limited space by embracing intentional living and minimalist principles, especially when it comes to managing toy clutter. She opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her let go of guilt, prioritize quality over quantity, and create a peaceful, functional home for her kids.

They talked about practical side of toy decluttering, from setting healthy boundaries around gift-giving to getting kids involved in the cleanup process. You'll hear real-life strategies that work in small spaces, plus creative solutions for storage and organizing without sacrificing your sanity or your living room floor. Whether you're living in a cozy apartment or just feeling overwhelmed by kid stuff, this episode will inspire you to simplify and make space for what really matters.

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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