Ep 01: Introduction to Wannabe Minimalism

Ep 204: Finding Your Unique Spark: Quiet the Mean Girl & Rediscover You with Onnie Michalsky: In episode 204, Deanna discusses the transformative journey of Empowering Mothers: Overcoming 'Supermom' Ideals, Rediscovering Personal Passions, and Balancing Family Life. Through a fun conversation with licensed therapist and life coach Onnie Michalsky, they delve into the complexities of silencing our inner critics and navigating the pressures of modern motherhood. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

63 min listen

Ep 203: Embrace the Emotional Cycle of Change to Finally Beat Decluttering Despair: Discover how to navigate the Emotional Cycle of Change in decluttering your home. Learn practical tips for each stage to effectively organize your home and manage stress. Join Deanna Yates for transformative insights! by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

31 min listen

Ep 202: How Decluttering Helped This Dad Overcome His Hardest Moments: In this episode, Deanna Yates and guest Stephen Johnston discuss the transformative power of decluttering during adversity. Explore how Stephen turned challenges into a positive by founding Race Against Blindness, and the role of decluttering in creating meaningful memories. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

49 min listen

Ep 201: From Kindergarten Classroom to Clutter-Free: The Power of Play with Elizabeth Manley: Discover how play shapes child development in our podcast, where we explore balancing fun and organizing toys to minimize clutter. Learn about the benefits of play for skills growth, the downsides of too much screen time, and effective strategies for creating a learning-friendly environment at home. We also discuss tips for playful learning, the benefits of minimalism, decluttering strategies, and the principles of intentional parenting. Tune in to transform your approach and enhance your child's potential. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

51 min listen

Ep 200: Reflecting on the Past Decade of Our Decluttering and Minimalism Living Journey: Join Deanna Yates as she explores a decade-long journey of decluttering and embracing minimalism. Discover valuable insights on living with less, the impact of mindset shifts, and how adapting to life's changes—like traveling and raising a family—can enhance and enrich a minimalist lifestyle. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

51 min listen

Ep 199: The Amazing Scientific Benefits of Decluttering and Minimalism with Emily McDermott: Join Deanna Yates and Emily McDermott as they reveal the transformative power of minimalism and decluttering. Discover practical tips and scientific insights to help you see your clutter in new light, tackle the mental hurdles of letting go, and begin your journey with easy decluttering steps. Uncover the simplicity and power of a minimalist lifestyle to see if it might be a fit for your family. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

44 min listen

Ep 198: Overcoming Decision Fatigue and Clutter as a Busy Mom in Minutes a Day: Do you find yourself more tired and overwhelmed as day wears on? Decision fatigue may be the reason why. This episode covers decision fatigue and the impact of clutter on our daily lives, offering practical advice and strategies to help you regain control and reduce stress. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

38 min listen

Ep 197: From Clutter to Clarity: The Path to Minimalist Parenting with Author Christine Koh: In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter-Free podcast, host Deanna Yates chats with Dr. Christine Koh about her approach to minimalism. They discuss decluttering, micro decluttering, parenting, and the journey to letting go of clutter. Dr. Koh shares personal experiences and insights, offering valuable tips and advice. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

41 min listen

Ep 196: The Magic of Tiny Habits: Decluttering Your Way to a Peaceful Home: In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host Deanna Yates discusses the transformative power of small actions and the importance of incorporating tiny habits into daily routines to declutter your home, clear your mind, and change your life. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

35 min listen

Ep 195: Mastering the Art of Home Organization - A Chat with Organizing Expert Janet M. Taylor: In this episode, Deanna discusses tips for getting organized and decluttering in homes with guest, expert organizer Janet M. Taylor. Janet emphasizes the importance of creating systems and starting with small areas that cause stress. She also highlights the impact of clutter on family members and suggests approaching organization with empathy and respect. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

35 min listen

Ep 194: Why It's Not Selfish to Declutter and Organize as a Busy Mom: This episode looks and 11 ways busy moms can practice self-love through decluttering and why it’s not selfish. It emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, digital decluttering, involving the family, and celebrating progress in creating a more organized and peaceful home environment. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

51 min listen

Ep 193: Let's Get More Time in Our Busy Mom Life with Toni-Ann Mayembe: Struggling to find time in your already packed schedule? Toni-Ann is here to help us busy moms find more time, help us avoid a common pitfall, and let us know what’s really working in her life now. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

27 min listen

Ep 192: Simplify Your Life Right Now with These Must-Have Apps: Discover the must-have apps loved and regularly used by host, Deanna Yates as she reveals her top picks. Get valuable insights into a range of essential applications that will help you simplify your everyday life while enhancing your efficiency. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

30 min listen

Ep 191: Declutter & Organize: Tips and Q&A from the Chaos to Calm Summit: I’m answering tough community questions from the Chaos to Calm summit. From how to handle kids' paperwork and organize clothing to overcoming barriers to decluttering, and getting your spouse on the same page we’re digging deep. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

30 min listen

Ep 190: The Power of Embracing Mistakes in Life and How to Use Them to Declutter: Life - and decluttering - are not always easy, but some of the best lessons are learned during hard times. This episode focuses on lessons learned from hosting a virtual decluttering and organizing summit and how they relate to clearing the clutter from your home and life. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

32 min listen

Ep 189: Finding Balance in a Busy World with Time Boundaries and Systems with Risa Williams: Have you ever burnt yourself out while trying to reach your goals? Let’s fix that so you can achieve and succeed at the same time. This episode features a conversation between Risa Williams and Deanna Yates about how to find a balance in life while achieving goals in a healthy and sustainable way. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

38 min listen

Ep 188: Finally Break Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy when Decluttering: The Sunk Cost Fallacy is a problem for almost everyone when decluttering. This podcast episode talks about what the sunk cost fallacy is, how it relates to decluttering, and how to overcome it so you can declutter with ease by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

37 min listen

Ep 187: The 10 Shockingly Simple Decluttering Tips That Finally Changed Our Cluttered Home: Ready to declutter but feel overwhelmed by it all? This podcast episode looks back on the 10 decluttering and organizing tips that made the biggest difference in our home over the years so you can make better (and quicker) progress. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

38 min listen

Ep 186: Decluttering New Year's Resolutions For Your Best Year Yet: Tired of being part of the 90% of people who never complete a New Year’s resolution? Here’s how to declutter your resolutions so you can actually achieve the goals you have for your life. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

39 min listen

Ep 185: How to Deal with The ‘Too Many Gifts’ Problem After the Holiday Season: In this episode, Deanna Yates discusses how to handle receiving too many gifts, particularly for kids, exploring tips for maintaining clutter-free homes, promoting experience gifts, and managing expectations with grandparents. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

34 min listen

Ep 184: Building Up Your Essential Mom Skills for an Efficient, Clutter-Free Home with Diana Ballard: In this episode, Deanna Yates chats with her guest, Diana Ballard, about her experience as a military wife and mother of four who's developed essential life skill sets to keep her home running smoothly. Diana shares her journey and they talk about the role of decluttering in life management, the importance of building skill sets, and the idea of adapting to different life phases. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

47 min listen

Ep 183: Unlocking the Secrets of a Functional Wardrobe and Cost Per Wear with Alison Lumbatis: Tired of looking in your closet and feeling like you have nothing to wear? Do you also hate shopping? We’re unpacking how to find joy in your closet, the process of decluttering your clothes, and how to build a functional wardrobe without constant shopping. Alison shares advice about gaining more from your wardrobe without the stress of impulse purchases, understanding cost per wear, overcoming donation regrets, and the beauty of capsule wardrobes. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

42 min listen

Episode 182: The Parents Recipe for Staying Sane at Home with Chef Marcela Valladolid: Ever wondered how a celebrity chef manages the chaos of family life while keeping a tidy home? Join us as we delve into the secrets of household harmony with Chef Marcela Valladolid, unraveling practical tips for balancing family, career, and a well-organized living space. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

44 min listen

Ep 181: The Power of Simplicity in Women's Health with Jenn Pike: In this episode, Deanna Yates chats with Jenn Pike, a functional nutritionist, on the importance of keeping things simple when it comes to health and eating so you can look and feel your best. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

46 min listen

Ep 180: Cultivating Gratitude, Rewiring Your Brain, and Finding Happiness: Studies show that gratitude is one of the keys to happiness. Here's how to cultivate more gratitude in your life, appreciate the little things, and bring more joy to your everyday. Plus, I’ll offer a glimpse into what I’m grateful and a freebie to help you do the same. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

28 min listen

Ep 179: Simple Organizing Tips for Families that Actually Work with Jenny Layton: truggle with decluttering and organizing your home? Discover why creating a home-base can make all the difference and finally help you take back control of your home and sanity. It worked for Jenny Layton, a mother of 5, and it can work for you too. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

48 min listen

Ep 178: Expert Tips for Tidying and Organizing Your Digital Files: Going paperless got you overwhelmed? Do you wish you could digitize your current paper clutter? This episode will walk you through organizing and decluttering digital files and setting up a digital filing system. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

40 min listen

Ep 177: Science-Backed Guidance on Crafting a Stress-Free Home for Your Family with Anya Dunham: Explore practical strategies for optimizing your home environment to ease parenting stress. My guest this week, Anya Dunham, shares her expertise in ecology’s scientific principles and how they benefit families in creating an ideal living space for both parents and children. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

49 min listen

Ep 176: Are You Surviving or Thriving? Insights on Motherhood with Stephanie Rosenfield: Let’s talk about how we can thrive in motherhood instead of just surviving. It all starts with finding your minimum enough-ness by setting your standards of what is good enough for you and your family. This isn't about settling - it's about letting go of unrealistic expectations so you can live a life that lights you up! by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

48 min listen

Ep 175: A Step-by-Step Guide to Decluttering and Organizing Your Digital Photos: Are your digital photos stressing you out? Are you running out of room? Do you worry about not having them backed up? This episode will walk you through my step by step process for decluttering and organizing your digital photos so you can sleep better at night. by Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

32 min listen

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