Podcast Episodes

Those of us who struggle (big time) with clutter love to feel prepared for anything (and everything). The idea of decluttering can feel like giving up on that, and when worst-case scenarios actually happen, all those panicky feelings flare up and make it hard to let go of clutter. The solution is not to pretend bad things can’t happen. It’s to … [Read more...]

In this episode, we discuss: Tackling a large project of sentimental items which will go into a new storage area. Balancing what I keep for myself with what I need to declutter for my family. Gaining strategies for efficiently working with a helper who can only come once. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at … [Read more...]

Dana is answering questions submitted at danakwhite.com. Topics include her Patreon group, Kindred Spirits, what to do with thank you notes that were never sent, when do you declutter containers, and more!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a … [Read more...]

A kitchen that functions well makes the whole house function better! Today I’m sharing four ways to make this key space in your home run more smoothly. Below are the two videos I mentioned in the podcast.    My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE … [Read more...]

Decluttering can be an emotional task. It can feel like the way to get through it is to squash the emotions, but squashing emotions isn't an effective strategy. The No Mess Decluttering Process doesn't use emotions to declutter, but it does allow you to experience them during the process. Feel them, but don't use them.   My books Want to … [Read more...]

In this episode, we discuss: Letting go of your fantasy self as we move into a new phase of life. Gauging when to move past gentle encouragement over to doing most of the heavy lifting for my overwhelmed daughter. Solving the problem of all the equipment we need being in a hard-to-get-to place.   My books Want to be a patron of … [Read more...]

I’m answering your decluttering questions in today’s podcast. * My husband has a neurodegenerative disease that will take him from us far too soon. I am his caregiver and the demands of that role will become more and more of my focus over the next few years. My question is, how should I handle stuff that should be saved for his children from a … [Read more...]

Life is hard enough and "closure" isn't always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn't have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have closure with your stuff when you use the No Mess Decluttering Process. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2021/02/285-my-5-step-decluttering-process-podcast/ My books Want to be a patron of … [Read more...]

I'm so excited to be back after my summer break! In this episode, I'll go deep into what I learned by focusing hard on keeping dishes done (as opposed to just doing the dishes) and how to prevent dish piles from happening! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a … [Read more...]