podcasts Archives - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

podcasts Archives - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

Reality-Based Cleaning, Organizing and Decluttering

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February 13, 2025 37 mins

My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside! In this episode, we discuss: Create a new spot for something…..and remember it when I need it again Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance Declutter the garden Order Dana’s New Book! […]

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This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids’ bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more! Preorder My New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to […]

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January 30, 2025 45 mins

Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach’s […]

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January 23, 2025 31 mins

I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to […]

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Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own.  In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting […]

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January 9, 2025 28 mins

Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!” So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status? What do you do […]

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People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your […]

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A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back […]

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It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this episode, we discuss: Balance relaxing and keeping on top of things Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to […]

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I’m answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it’s hard to declutter when circumstances aren’t ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation. We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with […]

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My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I’m talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? […]

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November 28, 2024 32 mins

I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t happen very often the rest of the year. I’m sharing my own prep for hosting a large family gathering even in the midst of […]

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November 21, 2024 51 mins

In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my daughter’s room and set her up with a routine for keeping it tidy. Successfully meal plan. Determine what to do with sentimental items. Make Dinner Happen My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want […]

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Help! My magazine clippings have invaded my clutter threshold. The clippings are images of homes, interiors, gardens, decor items, recipes, lifestyle, places I want to visit, and articles. In response to your decluttering for your current self, instead of keeping stuff for who you used to be, my struggle is unpublished manuscripts. How do you […]

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November 7, 2024 42 mins

When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to alleviate the pressure of feeling stretched thin. Get 15% off with the code [ASCC] at oneskin.co. My books Want to be a patron of the show? […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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October 17, 2024 35 mins

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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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