Who is Bec, who is Tara and what is clutter anyway?

Aspirational clutter - the life you wanted: What is "aspirational clutter" and why are we hanging onto it? This week we'll give you some examples and some tips on how to deal with it. We also have some confessions to make about our own little aspirational clutter weak spots (hint - Bec can't s... by Be Uncluttered

27 min listen

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

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

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

The psychology of busy: Why are we all so busy? Are we really busy or are we just saying we are? Is "busy" something that is done to us, or something that we do to ourselves? Is Being Very Busy a badge of honour? Why do we value it? How many other questions about busy are... by Be Uncluttered

43 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

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

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

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

Practically minimal with Shawna: This first episode of our holiday series is with Shawna from Practically Minimal, who chats to Tara about being "minimal-ish" and how she went from clothing addict to minimal(ish!). Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and w... by Be Uncluttered

42 min listen

Can pets be clutter?: This week we're probably going to get in trouble for even SUGGESTING this....but *ducks* can you have too many pets?? Let's investigate and see! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited... by Be Uncluttered

31 min listen

Decluttering and organising your pantry: **NOTE: we apologise for the audio issues at the start of this episode. If you download it again the correct version will be accessible. Sorry!** We're surprised it's taken us this long to do this topic! This week we talk pantries - why they get cl... by Be Uncluttered

57 min listen

Living rooms (are for living in!): This week we celebrate our 50th episode with a decidedly un-celebratory topic, but hey, it has to be done at some stage! Dive headlong into your living room with us this week as we talk about how we can keep our living room working for us, and not ... by Be Uncluttered

57 min listen

Kitchens - the hub of the home: Cluttered kitchens are such a pain - when they're overly cluttered it's really obvious, and it gets in your way more than other areas because it's so frequently used. This week Be and Tara dive into the kitchen and give you some strategies to declu... by Be Uncluttered

70 min listen

150th Episode with listener Jess: Welcome to our 150th episode!!! We cannot believe we have been able to talk for this long, and of course can certainly believe we've been able to talk for this long haha! We're so happy to have been sharing this project of ours with such wonderful li... by Be Uncluttered

66 min listen

The One In, One Out technique: We've mentioned "one in, one out" on the podcast before, but haven't really gone into a lot of detail. So this week, it's time to check out this decluttering and maintenance technique and learn how you can apply it to be more uncluttered! We'd lo... by Be Uncluttered

41 min listen

What to do when you suck at meditating: So you've heard all about meditation's benefits, and you wish you were into it, but you feel like you really suck at it. You don't want to miss out on the good effects, but what do you do when you feel you can't do it? When you don't have time or you... by Be Uncluttered

44 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

Coping with negative feedback: What happens when someone tells you that your product, your work, something you've created, isn't so great? What does it mean, and how do you cope with that? Bec and Tara got a bad review late last year and have now recovered sufficiently to have a... by Be Uncluttered

37 min listen

What is Bullet Journalling?: Bec is a Bullet Journal aficionado and if you've listened to a lot of our episodes or followed her on social media you'd have heard her mention it. It's quite a mystery to Tara, so this week she grills Bec about what bullet journalling is all about... by Be Uncluttered

37 min listen

A place for everything: You've heard the saying "A place for everything, and everything in its place". Bec and Tara live by this (well, the first half for Bec, at least!) and it really is life-changing. So why would you have a home for everything? Listen in and find out 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

Making photobooks: Tara is trying to make a photobook and it's making her crazy so she thought she'd ask Bec for some advice. If you've gotten a bit bogged down in the whole photobook thing then this might be helpful! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you... by Be Uncluttered

39 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

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

The What, Why and How of Meal Planning: Finally we've done a Meal Planning episode! We feel like we have been "going to" do this episode for years. So this week we're talking Meal Planning - why you might want to do, and how to go about it for maximum benefit. Thank you to everyone for lis... by Be Uncluttered

39 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

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

”Buy once” items: Hi! This week we're talking about buying items ONCE. Well, sort of.... Basically we're talking about how you might be able to buy items that last as long as possible - maybe even your whole lifetime - to reduce expense, space and waste. We're not... by Be Uncluttered

58 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

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