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

October 8, 2025 51 mins
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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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. **************** Resources Mentioned (some may be affil...
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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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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. **************** Resources Mentioned (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you...
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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): Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wannabeclutterfree⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Full show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wannabeclutterfree.com/265 ⁠Check out my favorite resources **************** In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podca...
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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. **************** Resources Mentioned (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra ...
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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. **************** Resources Mentioned (some may be affiliate...
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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 Full show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠wannabeclutterfree.com/262⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** Does your home feel chaotic and overwhelming? ...
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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. **************** Resources Mentioned (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you): ⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora...
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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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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 Full show notes: ⁠⁠⁠wannabeclutterfree.com/259⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** ⁠Feeling like life has become all work and no play? In t...
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