Talking with Alex: chronic pain, minimalism and low-waste

Planners and diaries - paper or digital?: New Year, new planner? This week Bec and Tara talk about the different types of diaries and planners you can use, specifically the differences between paper planners and digital planners. They discuss the pros and cons of each. Tara has a new plann... by Be Uncluttered

52 min listen

Talking with Alex: chronic pain, minimalism and low-waste: This week Bec chats to her buddy Alex, who lives with chronic pain. They chat about how reducing your belongings can help people who live with a chronic illness (or any debilitating condition), and the benefits that Alex has experienced through mov... by Be Uncluttered

29 min listen

Laundries - a hard working room: This week Bec and Tara talk laundries, from what we store in them, to how we manage our washing process and what kinds of things we can declutter from our laundries to make them more efficient and effective. From British kitchen-laundries to whether ... by Be Uncluttered

44 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

Raising uncluttered kids - part 1: Bec and Tara got carried away and talked sooooo much about uncluttering kids this week that we had to chop the episode into two parts! There's so much to cover that editing it all made Bec a bit dizzy. But it's a good thing - they have ideas for lots... by Be Uncluttered

30 min listen

Decluttering when you have no space to sort by Be Uncluttered

14 min listen

Christmas clean-up: When the jingle bells are quiet, you have a fridge full of leftovers (mmmm.....pav...), the presents are all unwrapped, you're sick of wine (is that possible??), and the friends and family all leave, what next? How do you store your Christmas decor... by Be Uncluttered

35 min listen

Simplifying Christmas - how to reduce the stress by Be Uncluttered

36 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

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

Jacinta’s story - part 1: Following on from last week's episode on toxic relationships, this week Tara chats to Jacinta, whose story about an abusive relationship covers a few of our themes, from toxic relationships to how we feel about our "stuff" as it comes and goes from o... by Be Uncluttered

39 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

Jacinta’s story - part 2: This week we hear the last part of Jacinta's story. After leaving her abusive relationship, Jacinta's life changes in many ways, with "stuff" taking centre stage. Trigger warning: Note that this episode discusses an abusive relationship and involve... by Be Uncluttered

26 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

What is a Professional Organiser and what do they do?: If you've ever wondered what Professional Organisers and Declutter Coaches do, here's the episode for you. Bec and Tara are more Declutter Coaches than POs, and chat about the differences between the two, what you can expect from hiring a PO and ho... by Be Uncluttered

39 min listen

Holiday season - clutter free gifts: Christmas and other holiday seasons are a huuuugggeeee contributor to clutter and stress. There's the whole unwanted gifts issue, the wastage, the feelings of guilt and obligation. The whole "giving presents for the sake of it" kind of thing can real... by Be Uncluttered

48 min listen

”But I might need it one day”: One of the most common reasons why we keep stuff we don't need, use or love is the fear that we might need it one day. I mean, everyone knows that the day after you throw out that flamethrower you get a massive spider on your ceiling! But what does t... by Be Uncluttered

26 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

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

Getting crafty: Craft room too full to do craft? Desk too covered in stuff to do stuff? You're not alone! If you're drowning in beads, threads, fabric or needles; if you're overwhelmed by paints, wool, ribbons and card; if you're suffocating under fabric, washi ta... by Be Uncluttered

45 min listen

Marie Kondo - the TV show: After talking about the books last week, Bec & Tara tackle Kondo’s “Tidying Up” show on Netflix. From making Bec cry and having her talking to her house, to frustrating her. From helping Tara have her towels look amazing, to having her wondering ho... by Be Uncluttered

44 min listen

Marie Kondo - the books: Kondo-mania is sweeping Australia. This diminutive Japanese Tidying Queen's Netflix series has everyone in a frenzy of decluttering, with charities overloaded and everyone "Konmari-ing" their homes. So as seasoned professionals that do what she doe... by Be Uncluttered

31 min listen

New Year’s resolutions? To resolve or not to resolve...: Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019! This week Bec & Tara dip their toes in the waters of New Year's Resolutions (sorry, it's a hot day, I have water on the brain...not literally...) and discuss how they work (or don't work) and how you might be able t... by Be Uncluttered

29 min listen

Raising uncluttered kids part 2: This week we continue our episode about how to raise uncluttered kids. Bec and Tara share stories about their own kids, as well as things they've learned when working with other families. Tara assuages her culling guilt by handing her fancy clothes... by Be Uncluttered

40 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

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

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

Mindfulness and clutter: You've probably heard about mindfulness. But what is it and why is everyone talking about it? Also, what does it have to do with emotional and psychological clutter? Bec and Tara chat about mindfulness - what it is, what the benefits are, and how y... by Be Uncluttered

48 min listen

Handbags: Is your handbag like the Tardis? Do you have everything in there you could possibly need in all sorts of situations? Or do you have a pared-down approach? If you're in the US, we're talking about your purse/pocketbook. When we mention the word "pur... by Be Uncluttered

42 min listen

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