Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Ready to finally calm the overwhelm and create a home and life you actually enjoy? The Wannabe Clutter Free podcast is here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your routines, and find freedom in the life you’re building. I’m Deanna Yates, a busy mom who knows what it’s like to juggle family, career, and the never-ending piles of stuff. From selling 80% of what we owned to travel with our toddler, to managing the daily chaos of running a home with a school-aged kid, I’ve learned that living with less isn’t about deprivation. It’s about creating more space, more peace, and more joy. Each week, I share real-life stories, simple decluttering strategies, and mindset shifts that make it easier to let go of what’s weighing you down. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests who share practical tips and fresh perspectives on minimalism, home organization, intentional living, and building habits that last. If you’re tired of feeling buried in clutter and crave a home that feels calm, welcoming, and easy to manage, this show is for you. It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, freedom, and finding space for what truly matters to you.

Episodes

December 24, 2025 26 mins
Holiday clutter doesn’t mean you’re behind. This calming episode offers permission to rest, a gentle after-Christmas reset, and a supportive path toward decluttering and intentional living in the new year.  📌 Resources Mentioned: Join the January Decluttering Challenge!! The days after Christmas can feel louder than we expect. More stuff. More mess. Less energy. In this calming, guilt-free episode, Deanna offers reassurance ...
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I decluttered 500 items in four days! Decluttering doesn’t always look like overflowing junk drawers or packed closets. Sometimes it looks like a home that feels “fine”…but still holds more than you need. 📌 Resources Mentioned: Get the Declutter 500 Items Challenge course for just $1! In this episode, Deanna shares a personal experiment that completely surprised her. Using a flipped version of a traditional decluttering chall...
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Discover how your personal energy shapes the clutter in your home and learn simple, powerful mindset shifts to create a more clutter-free, aligned, and intentional life. **************** Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/287⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jena Lorén ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jena's Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Deanna Yates, the...
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Want a calmer, cleaner, clutter-free holiday season? This episode walks you through how to simplify Christmas in a way that feels peaceful, joyful, and actually doable for busy families. Deanna shares how her family is decorating more slowly this year, how she’s focusing on cozy moments over perfection, and the simple choices that help keep December from spiraling into chaos. What you’ll learn How to gear up for the holida...
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Feeling overwhelmed by decluttering? Gratitude can change everything. Learn how a gratitude-based mindset helps you let go without guilt, stay present, and create a more intentional, clutter-free home, even during the busy holiday season. Hear one powerful client story, plus three simple gratitude practices you can start using today. You’ll learn: how gratitude supports a growth mindset why it helps you separate memorie...
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Learn how to approach aging parents about decluttering, navigate sibling emotions, and prepare for estate sales with compassion, clarity, and less clutter this holiday season. **************** Resources Mentioned:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/284⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeannine Bryant ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jeannine's Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
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Discover how decluttering and organizing your closet can ease stress and restore balance. Shaniece Jones shares how “closet therapy” helps you create peace, clarity, and a clutter-free mind. **************** Resources Mentioned:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/283⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Shaniece Jones ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shaniece's Website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...
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If your home feels heavy or chaotic lately, you’re not imagining it. Studies from UCLA and Harvard show that clutter increases stress hormones, drains focus, and fuels burnout, especially for women. In this final episode of the EMPOWERING Life series, Deanna breaks down how clutter blindness sneaks in, why “stuff” silently steals your energy, and how to finally feel at ease in your own space. You’ll walk away with six practical w...
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Feeling overwhelmed by wellness advice? Learn how to uncomplicate your health and build simple, clutter-free systems that fit real life with Jenn Trepeck, author of Uncomplicating Wellness. **************** Resources Mentioned: Uncomplicating Wellness Mini-Summit & Book Launch Party ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/281⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jenn Trepeck ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagr...
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Feeling overwhelmed by stuff? Learn how to downsize with purpose as organizer Tracy Hoth shares practical steps to keep what matters and live a more intentional, clutter-free life. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/280⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Tracy Hoth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tracy's Momentum Builder ⁠The Organized Coach Podc...
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Learn how to declutter your finances with the Budget Besties’ “set it and forget it” system. Simplify your money, automate your spending, and start living intentionally, without giving up life’s little joys. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to be Bougie on a Budget at https://budgetbesties.com/deanna/ Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/279⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Shana & Vanes...
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Tired of decluttering on repeat? Learn how to create a clutter-free home that lasts with author Meggie Mangione. Real talk, practical systems, and zero judgment for busy, modern women. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/278⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Meggie Mangione ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meggie’s Website⁠⁠⁠ Give Clutter the Middle Finger: ...
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Does clutter make you feel guilty, drained, or “less than”? In this episode, Deanna Yates explores the deep connection between clutter, self-worth, and spiritual well-being. What you’ll hear in this episode: How clutter affects your sense of worth and self-talk Why clutter creates spiritual disconnection Mindset shifts to release guilt and shame tied to possessions A simple action step to align your home w...
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Discover Amanda Jefferson’s simple strategies to declutter your digital life. Learn to streamline emails, photos, and passwords with her FOCUS Method and reclaim calm, clutter-free living. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/276⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amanda Jefferson Get Amanda's Tech Survival Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda's Website...
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Ever feel guilty letting go of things, or wonder if you’re just hiding clutter in bins? In this Q&A, Deanna Yates answers listener questions about decluttering guilt, saying no to social overload, managing digital clutter, and telling the difference between real organizing and disguised clutter. I’m answering listener questions about: Moving past guilt when letting go of items tied to money or memories Finding balance...
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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: A clear definition of digital clutter and why it spikes stress + kills focus The six numbers to track so you can see where digital clutter is hurting you most A 7-D...
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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. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabec...
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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. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...
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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. Why clutter quietly shrinks your social world How home chaos drains...
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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. **************** Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ...
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