Aspirational clutter - the life you wanted

Decluttering without making a mess: If you've ever spent time trying to declutter only to realise that you're in more of a mess than when you started? This episode should help! This week Bec and Tara get stuck into what causes you to get in a big mess when you try to declutter, and g... by Be Uncluttered

31 min listen

Who is Bec, who is Tara and what is clutter anyway?: For our very first episode, we talk about our plans for the podcast, talk about ourselves for a bit and then discuss what WE think clutter actually is. As you'll notice, we're a bit nervous and overly serious in this episode but we'll loosen up, don'... by Be Uncluttered

12 min listen

Sentimental clutter - a heavy weight to lift: This episode dives down into our hearts to talk about sentimental clutter. Why we keep it, and the best ways to approach it. From Bec's dad's furniture to Tara's mum's books, we have lots of personal experience with this and plenty of examples from o... by Be Uncluttered

34 min listen

Where to put stuff: This episode addresses some of the items that our listeners have trouble finding homes for. We give you some ideas on where you might stash some of those items, and also re-visit the "why" around having homes for things. References: https://www.thes... by Be Uncluttered

42 min listen

Five beliefs that cause clutter: Our surroundings are caused by our behaviours, and our behaviours are heavily influenced by our values and our beliefs. What we believe can actually cause clutter. In this episode, Bec and Tara discuss five beliefs that you may have, that may be ... by Be Uncluttered

34 min listen

Personality traits and clutter: There are aspects to our personalities that really do have an impact on our clutteredness (inventing words...again). How does forgetfulness affect clutter? What about optimism? Perfectionism? You'll definitely identify with a few traits we discus... by Be Uncluttered

45 min listen

Having better conversations: If you're anything like Bec and Tara, you're going to be blushing and nodding throughout this whole episode! This week we chat about the dos and don'ts of conversation and how to improve your conversations and listening. it's okay, we're terrible at ... by Be Uncluttered

33 min listen

Toxic relationships: Sometimes clutter takes forms other than of our physical surrounds. We can carry clutter with us as habits, beliefs and relationships, to name a few. This week we chat about toxic relationships. What are they and we do we have them? And why do we s... by Be Uncluttered

34 min listen

New Year Goal Setting Part 2: We're forging on with this episode despite Tara still sounding like she's in the toilet (she's not, not all of the time anyway) and we are finishing our talk on goal setting. We've covered the why, and some hows, and this week we talk about overcom... by Be Uncluttered

37 min listen

Getting through these COVID times: Well, this is all very surreal and horrible and strange. This is the first episode we've recording during the height of the corona virus pandemic. We hope you're all doing okay, and that it's also okay to not be okay. Today we chat about strategi... by Be Uncluttered

55 min listen

Un-busying your life: Following on from last week, Bec & Tara dive into how to reduce the busy-ness of your life. If you're ready to jump off that hamster wheel, listen in for tips and hacks on how to reduce your "busy" feeling and slow your life down a little. From c... by Be Uncluttered

51 min listen

Avoiding landfill: Sometimes a huge barrier to decluttering is the fear of contributing to our massive problem of landfill. In this episode, Bec and Tara talk about ways you can reduce this fear and guilt and have a smaller impact on the landfill volumes than you thi... by Be Uncluttered

45 min listen

Emotional Clutter: Sometimes it's not the stuff in our homes that's the only thing holding us back. Sometimes it's the stories we tell ourselves, the baggage we carry and the expectations we have. These things can be clutter, too, so Bec and Tara are going to have a ch... by Be Uncluttered

30 min listen

Coping with rejection: If you've ever been rejected before, then you're human. And you of course will know the "oof" feeling you get in your gut when it happens (or even when you think back on it). This week, Bec and Tara talk you through rejection and offer some ways th... by Be Uncluttered

30 min listen

Past relationship clutter: This week Bec and Tara explore the baggage we bring with us from relationship to relationship - why we do it and how we might recognise it and make changes if it's unhelpful. We'd also love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. ... by Be Uncluttered

38 min listen

Transformation Mindset with Elizabeth Benton: This week Tara chats with Elizabeth Benton - author, podcaster and coach who transformed her life and now dedicates herself to helping others do the same. This interview really has some amazing gems to help you with your mindset if you're ready to ... by Be Uncluttered

40 min listen

Makeup decluttering and organising: We don't all use it, but a lot of us do! Even though Tara and Bec are kind of minimalist dinosaurs when it comes to makeup, they still know how to declutter and organise it, and this week will help you take the steps you need to get control of your m... by Be Uncluttered

43 min listen

Exploring the urge to acquire: Have you ever felt an inexplicable craving to go shopping and buy stuff? Or had the urge to buy something impulsively when you are shopping? Both Bec and Tara have - and this week we chat about why it's such a human thing to do, and how to understan... by Be Uncluttered

43 min listen

Revenge Sleep Procrastination: This week we're talking Sleep Procrastination and Revenge Sleep Procrastination. This is when you deliberately forgo sleep even though you know you shouldn't. Why we do it, and maybe how it might be a behaviour worth changing. It's an interesting con... by Be Uncluttered

38 min listen

Millennials, minimalism and your stuff: You've probably already figured out that your kids and your grandkids probably don't want your stuff when you're gone. Have you thought about why? Is it because they're all minimalists? Or other reasons? Bec and Tara have, and chat about it in th... by Be Uncluttered

28 min listen

Taking a solo break: Bec recently went on a much-needed holiday by herself, and it got Tara thinking that it would be worth exploring the merits and possibilities of getting away by yourself. So in this episode we discuss how you might take a solo break to recharge, and ... by Be Uncluttered

37 min listen

Just-in-time Christmas tips: 'Tis the season to be jolly, fala la la la, la la la laaaa....! With a week to go, Tara shares her top tips for making the week before and the week after a little less stressful and a little more fun. Basically this whole episode is an excuse for T... by Be Uncluttered

38 min listen

Review: The Home Edit on Netflix: This week we have a chat about the new Netflix series "Get Organized with The Home Edit". We give you the insiders' view on this show and what those inside the industry think about it (and not just us - other POs across the world have had lots to sa... by Be Uncluttered

52 min listen

Comparison - good or bad?: Comparison is part of our daily lives. We use it all the time, to motivate us, to let us know where we sit among our peers, to make decisions about our lives. But can it harm us? This week Bec and Tara take a look at comparison and how we use it and ... by Be Uncluttered

40 min listen

Breaking up with friends: We've touched on this before in our "Toxic Relationships" episode, but we thought we'd go a little deeper into decluttering friendships. Why would you want to end a friendship? And if you do, how do you do it? References: https://www.theminimalists... by Be Uncluttered

42 min listen

Why is it so much easier to help someone else declutter?: Have you ever helped someone else declutter? Have you found that it's so much easier than doing your own stuff? If so, you're not alone. Bec & Tara chat this week about how we can be great at helping other people declutter. We can be focused, ratio... by Be Uncluttered

43 min listen

How to build an Intentional Wardrobe: Wrapping up Wardrobe Month, Bec & Tara are teaching you how to transition from your current wardrobe to an intentional one. An intentional wardrobe isn't a capsule wardrobe, nor a minimalist wardrobe. It's YOUR version of the best wardrobe - one th... by Be Uncluttered

63 min listen

Needs vs Wants: We use the words "need" and "want" a lot on this podcast, when talking about making decisions about stuff. Bec and Tara discuss how needs differ from wants and how we frequently get the terms a bit mixed up, which is helpful to be aware of when tryin... by Be Uncluttered

42 min listen

Hoarding vs Collecting: There are some similarities and differences between hoarding, Hoarding Disorder, and Collecting. If you've ever wondered how to differentiate between them, this episode should help! References: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoarding http... by Be Uncluttered

32 min listen

What is Cluttercore?: This week we're talking about the Cluttercore trend - what it means, what it looks like, and what it's useful for. If you're a lover of a "busy" aesthetic, you'll love this one! References: https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/cluttercore-trend http... by Be Uncluttered

30 min listen

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