Sentimental clutter - a heavy weight to lift

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

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

Happy 100th to us!: Welcome to our 100th episode! We're so happy to have shared this journey with you over the last couple of years. This week it's a mixed back of all sorts of topics, from some of Bec & Tara's household organising hacks to questions from our valued com... by Be Uncluttered

74 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

”Do you buy souvenirs?” and other listener questions #1: What sentimental items can't you get go of? Do you buy souvenirs? Should I go into my kids' rooms and clear them out when they're not around? Were you always organised and uncluttered? How do you find homes for things? These are just a few of the (... by Be Uncluttered

39 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

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

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

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

How do you know when you have too much stuff?: Bec and Tara don't really like using the words "right" or "wrong" or "too much" or "not enough" when talking about the volume of people's belongings. Everyone is so different - we all have different sized homes, different personalities in our househo... by Be Uncluttered

38 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

Why we buy lots of baby stuff: This week we're diving into Baby World. There's lots to talk about with regards to babies and clutter, and this week we're starting with the marketing that's used to sell us the baby gear. Forewarned is forearmed! Thank you to everyone for listening... by Be Uncluttered

28 min listen

Bedroom storage tips and tricks: Following on from the episode on "Keeping Your Bedroom Clutter-free", Bec and Tara discuss bedroom storage specifically. From trunks to fold-down bedside tables, they discuss ways to make the most of the space in your bedroom. Find out what's under... by Be Uncluttered

33 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

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

”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

Baby stuff: what you REALLY need: This week we're still in Baby World and we're discussing al the stuff and how to work out what you REALLY need, what is worth acquiring and how to reduce what comes into your house (babies come with a lot of stuff, but they don't have to!). Thank you... by Be Uncluttered

33 min listen

Moving Month: Downsizing: Our third episode in this series (are you tired of "Moving" yet?!?) is about Downsizing. It's not just for seniors, so listen up for tips to make sure it all runs smoothly for you. References: http://recyclingnearyou.com.au http://recyclenow.com http... by Be Uncluttered

53 min listen

Gifting cupboards: Gifting cupboards are places where you can store gifts, cards, ribbons and wrappings. Some people swear by them (Tara) and others don't really bother (Bec!). In this episode, one of them will convince the other. Tune in to see whose mind is changed... by Be Uncluttered

51 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

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

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

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

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

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