Clutter Free Academy

601 - How to Sort Through a Loved One's Belongings After They're Gone Part 1

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The loss of a loved one is a complicated road to travel. There are many layers to the grief. One of those layers is what to do with the belongings of ...

600 - Unpacking Money and Clutter: Exploring the Deep Connection Part 2 with Coach Stefania Mariaa

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a limited amount of our three greatest resources: time, energy, and money. Do you feel like you could be doing a better job making decisio...

599 - Between Scarcity to Abundance: Understanding the Spectrum of Financial and Clutter Mindsets with Coach Stefania Mariaa Part 1

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a common struggle with clutter and how it makes us feel – but did you know those same emotions apply to our relationship with money? Kat...

598 - 7 Ways to Buy Less in 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to start the year with less clutter? This is the episode for you, my friend. As you put away the holiday decorations and look around, yo...

597 - 5 Things I Do the Day After Christmas to Stay Clutter Free

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You made it through the holiday…but your living room didn’t! Are you wondering how to deal with all that Christmas clutter? In this episode, Kathi...

596 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Money

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year…until you look at your bank account? Kathi Lipp and her co-host Deanna Day Young h...

595 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Energy

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi and her guest Deanna Day Young are returning for part three of their discussion on how to design your holiday gameplan! This week they are helpi...

594 - What I Learned About Clutter in 2023 that Will Change My Relationship with Stuff in 2024 Part 2

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with trusting yourself when it comes to living clutter-free? Kathi Lipp and her cohost Tonya Kubo are here for you! In part 2 of "What...

593 - What I Learned About Clutter in 2023 that Will Change My Relationship with Stuff in 2024 Part 1

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo have been decluttering their own homes and teaching others to do the same for many years. But there are always new things to...

592 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Time

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like there is too much to do and not enough time to do it during the holidays? You are not alone, friend! Kathi Lipp and her favorite elf ...

591 - Your Holiday Gameplan When You're Low on Space

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi and her guest Deanna Day Young love decorating for Christmas, but what do you do when you are low on space? Kathi and Deanna both have experienc...

590 - Thrifting with Purpose: Tips and Strategies for Finding Gems and Reducing Clutter - Part 2

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard of the Circle of Life but how about the Circle of Thrift? In this part 2 episode, Kathi interviews full-time Pinterest employee a...

589 - Thrifting with Purpose: Tips and Strategies for Finding Gems and Reducing Clutter - Part 1

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can thrifting and staying clutter-free go hand in hand? Kathi Lipp and our podcast guest today say YES YOU CAN! Meet Erin Handley: San Francisco Bay A...

588 - How to Eliminate 1000 Clutter Pieces in 30 Days: The Clutter Free Academy Method

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is Kathi’s favorite thing in Clutter Free Academy? The 30 Day 1K! What is the 30 Day 1K, you may ask? It is a challenge to eliminate 1000 piece...

587 - Taking Organization to the Next Level: Advanced Tips for Accessibility and Aesthetics

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can our spaces be organized and look great at the same time? Yes, they can! Clutter Free Academy's own Deanna Day Young joins Kathi Lipp today in this...

586 - Unlocking the Power of Organization: Expert Tips from Deanna Day Young

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Several years ago, Deanna Day Young joined Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy. Deanna felt pretty confident about her organizational skills, but she ...

585 - Designing for Decision Fatigue: Minimal Choices, Maximum Freedom

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Part 3 of the Abundant Home Conference series! In this segment, Kathi and her guest Amy Betters-Midtvedt talk about having a neurodiverse f...

584 - Fear, Finances, and Finding Peace: Decluttering Your Mind and Home

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Part 2 of the Abundant Home Conference series! In this segment Kathi and her guest Amy Betters-Midtvedt face the fears and hidden perfectio...

583 - Why "Just in Case" is a Trap: Your Guide to Living Clutter-Free

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do any of these sound like you? I’m afraid to get rid of things, because what if I need it in the future and don’t have money to replace it? My k...

582 - Garden Or Grocery Store: Eating Like a Homesteader No Matter Where You Call Home - Part 2

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever read the ingredients on the bread you buy from the grocery store and thought, “I can’t even pronounce these words! What are they?”...

581 - Garden Or Grocery Store: eating like a Homesteader No Matter Where you Call Home - Part 1

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to eat like a homesteader even if you live in an apartment? Yes, it is! Eating like a homesteader is really about being more purposeful...

580 - Accidental Homesteader: How To Plan Like a Homesteader No Matter Where You Call Home Part 2

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like some tips and tools to help you move from last minute scrambler to organized planner? Welcome to Part 2 of How to Plan Like A Homestead...

579 - Accidental Homesteader: How to Plan Ahead

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you consider yourself a natural planner, or is it challenging for you to plan ahead? If you think planning doesn’t come easily, then you share...

578 - Accidental Homesteader: The Magic List

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been working on a project and had to run to the store to buy something you needed? How about run to the store multiple times to buy what...

577 - How to Thrive When Your Life is Just too Overwhelming with Author Jennifer Cowart

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to your time when you have a rare moment, and nothing is scheduled on the calendar? Does it immediately get full of all the things that a...

576 - Subscription Boxes, Clutter and Why We Buy

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love the excitement and intrigue of that the arrival of a subscription box brings? We do too! But are all subscription boxes equal? Can subscri...

575 - Best of Series - Back to Basics: How to Declutter Your House Fast

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the basics! Kathi Lipp is joined by Roger, her husband and fellow declutterer, and they are here to recap some of the best tips they h...

574 - Best of Series-Back to Basics: Asking Yourself the 3 Clarifying Questions as You Declutter

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Best of Series episode, Kathi and her best friend, Roger Lipp, are taking the clutter free journey back to the basics. Do you need specific cr...

573 - Best of Series - 5 Reasons Your Home is MORE Cluttered

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever look around your home wondering why it feels more cluttered, despite your decluttering efforts? In this "Best Of" episode, Kathi and her d...

572 - Best of Series-Clutter and Creativity – How Decluttering Helps the Creative Process

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Best of episode, Kathi Lipp is talking with Clutter Free community leader, friend, and screenwriter, Grace Church, about how decluttering and ...

571 - How to Succeed with No Buy July

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special podcast Kathi Lipp is joined by Clutter Free queen Tonya Kubo to get all of us excited about the month-long celebration we call N...

570 - Urge to Splurge? How to Manage Your Impulsive Shopping - Part 2

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the “urge to splurge” is a brain chemistry response and can last from 7 - 12 MINUTES? No wonder it can be a difficult mindset to brea...

569 - Urge to Splurge? How to Manage Your Impulsive Shopping - Part 1

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever struggled with impulsive spending or another “urge to splurge” mind set? You are not alone, friend. Kathi and spending coach Paige P...

568 - Responding Responsibly to a “Waste Not, Want Not” Mentality - Part 2

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you start a conversation with someone who says that absolutely everything is valuable and should be cherished? Especially when that means that ...

567 - Responding Responsibly to a “Waste Not, Want Not” Mentality - Part 1

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we hear sayings like “waste not, want not” and we assume they are true all the time and in every circumstance. Or we may want to get rid...

566 - How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home - Part 2

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever dreamed of creating a space just for YOU? This is your episode! Today Kathi Lipp is joined by fellow book lover Amy Betters-Midtvedt. On...

565 - How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home - Part 1

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever longed for a space to call your own? Welcome to your tribe! Today Kathi Lipp is joined by fellow book lover and Abundant Home Conference...

564 - How to Go from Full House to Living Light

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to go from full house to living light? Today, we have a case study that will help you get there. Kathi is interviewing author Barb Raveling, who ...

563 - How to Declutter A Lot - FAST - Part 3

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel life circumstances change so quickly that it’s a struggle to keep your spaces clutter free? Kathi and her husband, declutter buddy, and ...

562 - How to Declutter a Lot - FAST - Part 2

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Kathi and Roger Lipp shared the first three of their tips for how to declutter a lot - FAST! To recap: Participate in the 30-day 1k to get ...

561 - How to Declutter A Lot - FAST- Part 1

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like there are not enough hours in your day to tackle a decluttering project? You are not alone, friend. Kathi and her snow bound cohost R...

560 - Untangling Your Faith While Decluttering Your Home: An Honest Conversation

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Kathi dives deep with author Amberly Neese, as they discuss how their clutter journeys and spiritual journeys collide. Feeling gu...

559 - Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 2

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can there be guilt-free home organization? Oh sweet sister, there is! Kathi Lipp and her three-time coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussin...

558 - Lessons Learned from Living Through a Renovation Part 1

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever second guessed a decision you’ve made, even after doing thoughtful and thorough research? Have you vacillated between decisions and th...

557 - Decluttering to Sell - How to Make Your House the Best on the Block

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Kathi is talking with her real estate agent, Kelli Simmerok, about tips and tricks to help us stay clutter free whether or not we are selling a ...

556 - Michele Cushatt What to Do When Your World is Falling Apart

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you struggled with grief this past year? Your life has fallen apart due to one big crisis or perhaps a series of crises that feel like death from...

555 - The Time Saving Mom - How to Juggle A Lot, Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish what Matters Part 2

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kathi returns with Crystal Paine, author of The Time Saving Mom, for part 2 of their discussion on how to juggle a lot, enjoy your life, and...

554 - The Time Saving Mom - How to Juggle A Lot, Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish what Matters Part 1

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Kathi is joined by Crystal Paine, also known as the Money Saving Mom, as they discuss how to juggle a lot, enjoy your life, and accomplish what ...

553 - Cleaning Your Closet, Guilt, and Lent

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel guilty that you’re not doing more? Keeping your house up to snuff? Taking care of yourself and others? If guilt seems to follow you arou...

552 - Helping Older Relatives Declutter Part 2

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorting and shifting through a life time of memories and mementos can be emotionally and physically overwhelming for our parents and older relatives. ...

551 - Helping Older Relatives Declutter Part 1

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has this happened to you yet? A parent or older relative asks for help decluttering their space. Do they really want help? Are they telling you what t...

550 - Toss, Sell or Donate? How to Decide What to do with Your Stuff

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When decluttering a space, what do you do when you come across something good, but you don’t love it, don’t use it, and wouldn’t buy it again? S...

549 - Should You try to Be Clutter Free in A Crisis (And How)?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself in a crisis? Sometimes we know a crisis is coming and other times, it takes us by surprise. Decluttering might not take t...

548 - How to Define the Clutter You're Dealing with? House, Heart or Head

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you wondered why some clutter is harder to make decisions about and why some clutter never seems to disappear? All clutter is not created equal a...

547 - Why I don't Eat Green Bananas Anymore

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do eating green bananas and decluttering have in common? More than one would think! Join Kathi Lipp and writer, educator, and fellow recovering g...

546 - All the Tools You Need to Start Your Clutter Free Journey Today

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever made a New Year's Resolution to start decluttering but then thought, “Where do I start?” You are not alone! Kathi and friend, author...

545 - 10 Ways to Prepare Yourself to be Clutter Free in 2023

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As this year comes to a close, don't get stuck reflecting on what you didn't do. A brand new year is right around the corner. Being clutter free in 20...

544 - 10 Ways to Prepare Yourself to be Clutter Free in 2023 Part 1

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you hoping to be Clutter Free in 2023? Not only is it a catchy rhyming phrase and a great goal, but it can also be our reality - especially if we ...

543 - Is 2023 Your Year to Declutter?

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  Are you dreaming of a decluttered home this Christmas? Maybe you are wondering how to sustain your clutter-free journey in the midst of a busy life...

542 - How Using My Timer Keeps Me Decluttered and Organized

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using a lot of mental space to remember all the things? Sometimes even the things we easily remember most of the time can slip our present mem...

541 - The Amish, ADHD and Being Clutter Free Suzanne Woods Fisher

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with staying focused long enough to declutter? Is a lot of your clutter the result of struggling to stay focused on one thing at a tim...

540 - Why I Go to the Dump Once a Month

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with the idea of throwing things away? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo to unpack the complexities o...

539 - How To Make Clutter Decisions With Counselor Michael Gembola

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to make small daily decisions and it leaves you feeling stuck? You know the ones. The decisions that feel like they shouldn’t be thi...

538 - 5 Reasons Your House is MORE Cluttered

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever look around your home wondering why it feels more cluttered, despite your decluttering efforts? Kathi, and her decluttering partner Roger,...

537 - Come Sit With Me with Becky Keife

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread having hard conversations? Or try to avoid them altogether? Hard conversations are a part of every relationship if we are in it for the l...

536 - How to Get Rid of 250 Items in One Day

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you up for the challenge of decluttering 250 things in one day? Kathi and Tonya Kubo, the original decluttering queen and the fearless leader of C...

535 - The 2022 30 Day 1k Challenge: Get Rid of 1000 Things in November

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine how much lighter your home, and your heart, would be if you got rid of 1000 things next month? If you can envision that accomplishment...

534 - Clean Out That Car

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to keep your car clean? Have you tried certain techniques only to have them not work? Between errands, kids’ activities, and appoint...

533 - Decluttering When You Don't Know Where to Start Part 2

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel overwhelmed by your clutter, not knowing where to start? Kathi and Roger have both been there. Through experience and lots of decluttering...

532 - Decluttering When You Don't Know Where to Start Part 1

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the clutter, not knowing where to start? Kathi and Roger have both been there. Through experience and lots...

531 - 5 Decorating Mistakes That Lead to Clutter

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever look around your house only to discover that it doesn’t look as appealing as you envisioned it would? You might have unintentionally put...

530 - How to Declutter Your Tech Part 2

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Kathi and Roger Lipp started this discussion managing your technology and how to get rid of old computers. This week, the pair is back to h...

529 - How to Declutter Your Tech Pt 1

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you unsure how to declutter and deal with different aspects of your tech? Does it get more complicated because you aren’t sure about the proper ...

528 - 5 More Amazon Items to Help You Declutter Part 2

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you spend way too much time looking for things? The more organized things are, the less time we have to spend looking for them. These days, there a...

527 - 5 Amazon Items to Help You Declutter

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you on top of your container game? These days we have all sorts of new verbs: if we want to know something we "google” it, if we want to go some...

526 - Are You Worth Decluttering For?

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you could only enjoy something after you’ve decluttered a certain space? This mentality is at the heart of Kathi’s discuss...

525 - Partner Power How to Get My Partner Help Me Declutter Part 2

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you long for partner power in your decluttering? Do visions of decluttering productively together bounce in your head, but you can’t seem to make...

524 - Partner Power: How to Get My Partner Help Me Declutter Part 1

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to get your partner on the same decluttering page as you? It can be lonely and overwhelming to be only one in charge of getting stuff ...

523 - Remodel Decluttering without Divorcing - A Survivor Story with Roger and Kathi Part 2

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi and Roger are back to conclude their great remodel survivor story and give us the secrets to their survival. In part one they shared their firs...

522 - Remodel Decluttering without Divorcing - A Survivor Story with Roger and Kathi

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to get through a remodel with your sanity AND your marriage still intact? Join Kathi and Roger as they take ...

521 - One Day Challenge: Creating a Master List

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with keeping up with your decluttering efforts, despite the best of intentions? A Master List may be just the thing you need! Kathi an...

520 - Clutter and Creativity - How Decluttering Helps the Creative Process

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp is talking with Clutter Free community leader, friend, and screenwriter, Grace Church, about how decluttering and creativity can actually h...

519 - A Complete Guide to "No Buy July" Part 2

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi is back with Clutter Free Academy and Clutter Free for Life leaders, Grace Church and Deanna Day Young for part 2 of her guide to “No-Buy July...

518 - A Complete Guide to "No Buy July" Part 1

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi is joined on the podcast today by two intrepid guides of Clutter Free Academy and Clutter Free for Life. Grace Church and Deanna Day Young are t...

517 - 1 Day Declutter Sort Your Storage with Roger

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a storage area, or two, that needs decluttering? The key, Kathi says, is to pick one of them and set a day for this challenge. Today on th...

516 - What to Watch While Decluttering with Mary Carver Part 2

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi is back today for part 2 of “What to Watch While You Declutter” with author and host of “The Couch with Mary Carver” podcast, Mary Carve...

515 - What to Watch While Decluttering with Mary Carver Part 1

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp is here today with one of her new favorite people, author Mary Carver, to talk about what to watch while decluttering. Are you the kind of ...

514 - The Automatic Home with Roger Lipp Part 2

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi and Roger are back for part 2 of The Automatic Home. Last week, the pair told us about all the automations they’ve put in place to make their ...

513 - The Automatic Home with Roger Lipp Part 1

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever dreamed for an automated house like the Jetsons had? While Rosey may not be moving in, Kathi and Roger Lipp are here to help walk us thr...

512 - The Clean Desk Challenge

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi and the OG of Clutter Free, Tonya Kubo are here to help us declutter our desk with the clean desk challenge! Do you have trouble focusing or bei...

511 - How Knowing Your Personality Can Help You Declutter Part 3

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes burn out from so much decluttering at once or because you can't figure out the best system? We often feel the need to understand thin...

510 - How Knowing Your Personality Can Help You Declutter Part 2

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp is back with good friend and Enneagram expert, Lori Young for part 2 of this series: “How Knowing Your Personality Type Can Help You Decl...

509 - How Knowing Your Personality Can Help You Declutter Part 1

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with making decisions and taking more action toward decluttering? Sometimes we need to recognize and understand things like how we mak...

508 - The Great Product Purge

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp and Clutter Free OG Tonya Kubo have a challenge for you this month. Do you have a makeup and skin care graveyard in your bathroom? You know...

507 - How to Get Through the Crisis with Susy Flory Author of Sanctuary

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp is here today with her very good friend, Susy Flory for a special conversation about crisis. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by cri...

506 - My #1 Trick to Staying on Track

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp is flying solo today and is bringing you her very own #1 trick for staying on task. Do you have unfinished tasks during the day? Kathi want...

505 - Back to Basics: How to Create an Evening Routine

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi and her best back to basics buddy, Roger Lipp, are taking us back to the basics by helping us establish routines. After a super crazy 12 months,...

504 - Back to Basics

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi and Roger Lipp are here with helpful decluttering and downsizing tips based on personal experience. This power couple has gotten rid of HALF of ...

503 - The Great 50 Item Closet Cleanout

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi is here with the clutter-free OG and queen of the fresh start, Tonya Kubo, to introduce the next Clutter Free Challenge - The Great 50 Item Clos...

502 - Back to Basics: How to Declutter Your House Fast

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathi Lipp and Roger Lipp are back to continue their Back to Basics series. Are you new to the Clutter Free Academy and wondering what this program is...