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March 28, 2025 65 mins

In this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, Mary & Emma discuss the common struggles of clutter and its impact on daily life with special guest Dana K. White, author of 'Decluttering at the Speed of Life.' Dana shares her unique five-step decluttering method tailored for creative minds who often find themselves overwhelmed by clutter. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's personal clutter threshold, the distinction between organizing and decluttering, and the mental freedom gained from consistent decluttering habits. Dana also discusses the emotional challenges tied to sentimentality and inherited items, offering practical, guilt-free strategies for managing household clutter. Tune in to learn actionable steps for creating a more functional and joyful living space.


00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Clutter

01:29 Excitement for Today's Episode

02:06 The Impact of Clutter on Life

05:04 Introducing Dana White

06:12 Dana's Journey to Decluttering

12:26 The No Mess Decluttering Process

17:59 Emotional Challenges of Decluttering

26:48 Finding Your Clutter Threshold

30:53 Sustainable Decluttering Practices

35:08 Maintaining a Functional Home

35:27 The Five-Minute Pickup Strategy

36:06 Understanding Clutter Thresholds

37:12 Effective Decluttering Techniques

38:14 Dealing with Sentimental Items

41:25 The Container Concept

51:16 Sustainability and Slow Living

58:47 Final Thoughts and Reflections


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🌻 About Lady Farmer:



Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.



🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:


• Wendy Gray



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