Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos
Ready to stop the overwhelm and start enjoying your life more? This podcast will help you declutter the piles of stuff, organize the things you want to keep, and learn to let go of the rest with positive mindsets and encouragement. As a busy mom who's been there, done that, I share stories of the crazy - like selling 80% of what we owned to travel with our toddler to the mundane - like having to run a home now that our kiddo's in school. Living with less is not about deprivation - just the opposite! Decluttering can open you up for a life of freedom you never knew was possible. And you won’t hear it just from me - there are amazing guests too! It’s practical, doable, and simple for those of us that wannabe clutter free.
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August 6, 2025 • 64 mins
Happiness starts at home and Gretchen Rubin’s here to prove it. The 7x best-selling author joins Deanna Yates to explore the connection between clutter and happiness, building habits that stick, and how knowing your personality can help you create a home that supports your well-being. It’s a practical and uplifting conversation for anyone ready to live lighter and happier.
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July 30, 2025 • 31 mins
Clutter can do more than stress you out, it can damage your physical health.
In this eye-opening episode of Wannabe Clutter Free, Deanna continues her Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. series by focusing on Resilience, or how clutter impacts your physical health.
You’ll learn how clutter increases your stress hormones, disrupts healthy habits, and even leads to hidden dangers like mold, pests, and poor air quality. Deanna shares a personal ...
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July 23, 2025 • 32 mins
Tired of donation piles taking over your home? Are you guilty of stuff shifting? For years I would declutter, but then as the things would sit in a pile in the corner of the room or in our garage, they would often migrate back into our home.
This created a vicious cycle of decluttering, second guessing, and re-cluttering.
The problem was that sometimes getting the clutter out and to the donation center was more work than the act ...
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Feeling stuck between what feels right and what others expect? In this episode, Deanna and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) expert Todd Smith explore how clutter fuels overthinking and how to build clutter-free confidence by trusting your intuition. Learn how to simplify decisions and let go of guilt for good.
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If your bedroom feels more chaotic than cozy, clutter might be sabotaging your relationship.
Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you):
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Full show notes: wannabeclutterfree.com/265
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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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June 25, 2025 • 44 mins
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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Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room – Get the book on Amazon
Follow me on Instagram: @wannabeclutterfree
Join the Wannabe Minimalist Family Facebook Group
Full show notes: wannabeclutterfree.com/262
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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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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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May 28, 2025 • 36 mins
Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you):
Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room – Get the book on Amazon
Follow me on Instagram: @wannabeclutterfree
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Full show notes: wannabeclutterfree.com/259
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Feeling like life has become all work and no play? In t...
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May 21, 2025 • 59 mins
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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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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Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you):
Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room – Get the book on Amazon
Follow me on Instagram: @wannabeclutterfree
Join the Wannabe Minimalist Family Facebook Group
Episode about Mom Guilt
Full show notes: wannabeclutterfree.com/256
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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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April 23, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode, Deanna chats with Tara Bremer, founder of House Peace, about using psychology to manage clutter, reduce stress, and create personalized organizing systems. Learn how to involve your family, build resilience, and maintain a clutter-free home with simple, sustainable strategies.
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Get show notes + free resources: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/253
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Previous episodes with financial themes:
Episode 243 with Germaine Foley
Episode 232 with Jill Sirianni
Episode 174 with Alli Williams
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Deanna chats with photo organization expert Krista Kowalczyk about how to simplify and safeguard your photo collection. From old prints to digital chaos, learn easy strategies to declutter, organize, and protect your memories—without overwhelm.
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Deanna sits down with NYT bestselling author Stephanie O’Dea for a heart-to-heart about slowing down, ditching hustle culture, and finding more joy in everyday life. It’s a cozy, practical convo full of real talk and simple tips to help you breathe easier.
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March 26, 2025 • 48 mins
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