Clutter Free Academy
Episodes
400 - Gutting Your Office with Cheri Gregory
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi chats with Cheri Gregory, coauthor of Overwhelmed, and co-partner on every good caper, about how gutting your office space clears the way for yo...
399 - Gutting Your Office Part 1 with Cheri Gregory
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi chats with her friend and co-author for Overwhelmed and You Don’t Have to Try So Hard, Cheri Gregory. Today they venture into the office w...
398 - Simple Meal Prep from Hope's Table by Hope Helmuth
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love to cook, but getting dinner on the table every night can be overwhelming? Today Kathi dishes with Hope Helmuth, author of Hope’s Table:...
397 - How to Stay Focused (When Everything is Trying to Distract You)
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi is chatting with her co-author and partner in crime Cheri Gregory about an amazing new find that has helped her stay focused when she’s tempte...
396 - Clutter Free Kids - Secrets From a Preschool Director
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi is joined by early childhood educator (and bonus-daughter) Amanda Thivierge. How can you teach kids to be clutter-free? Well, Amanda shares her ...
395 - How to (Finally) Create Your Clutter Free Home Step #4 with KariAnne Wood
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi concludes her four-part conversation about creating your Clutter-free home with style-expert KariAnne Wood. A few weeks ago, we learned about d...
394 - How to (Finally) Create Your Clutter Free Home Step #3 Declutter Your Space
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi continues her four-part conversation with Tonya Kubo, founder and fearless leader of the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group about ...
393 - How to (Finally) Create Your Clutter Free Home Step #2Decide How You Want Your Room to Feel
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi continues her four-part conversation with Tonya Kubo, founder and fearless leader of the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group about ...
392 - How to (Finally) Create Your Clutter Free Home: Step #1 Dedicate Your Room for Its Purpose
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever decluttered only to have stuff creep back in, this episode is for you! This week, Kathi begins her four-part conversation with Tonya ...
391 - Redesign Your Life
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are all living a life we didn’t design. In this episode, Kathi chats with Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God’s Purpose W...
390 - Getting Organized with Mother of Mayhem
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you putting off getting organized until the mayhem dies down in your home? What if you could make changes that make a big difference right now, in...
389 - Clutter Free for Life: Accountability
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi concludes her conversation with Tonya Kubo, founder and fearless leader of the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group, about three key i...
388 - Clutter Free for Life: Realistic Expectations
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi continues her conversation with Tonya Kubo, founder and fearless leader of the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group, about some of th...
387 - Clutter Free for Life: Creating Your Routine
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi chats with founder and fearless leader of the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group, Tonya Kubo, about some of the key ingredients to f...
386 - Dealing with Clutter in the Hardest Time of Your Life
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever made progress on your decluttering journey only to stop when something unexpected and unwelcome happens? Maybe you have a loved one goin...
385 - How to Love Being Home
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you long for a cozy home that feels like your happy place? This week, Kathi chats with Liz Marie Galvan, designer and author of the best-selling bo...
384 - Can Less Clutter Lead to Less Family Grumbling?
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi chats with special guest prolific author Tricia Goyer about Tricia’s new book, The Grumble-Free Year. We’ll learn how her family...
383 - Hot Mess to Totally Blessed with Comedian Kerri Pomarolli
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are overwhelmed trying to make life Pinterest-perfect, you are in good company! This week, Kathi chats with comedian and self-proclaimed Hot Me...
382 - How to Hold Onto Hope
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the word “relentless,” does it have a positive or negative connotation for you? Some of us hear it and think of persevering, continu...
381 - Clutter Free Basics: 3 Totes and 2 Bags
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi finishes her three-part series of Clutter Free Basics with Tonya Kubo, fearless leader of Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group. Kathi ...
380 - Clutter Free Basics: What is Time Boxing?
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how time-consuming decluttering can be? Perhaps you’re caught in an endless cycle of decision fatigue and shame about clutter....
379 - Clutter Free Basics: What is Space Boxing?
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you get overwhelmed at the thought of decluttering an entire room, this week’s episode is just what you need! Kathi and Tonya Kubo, founder of th...
378 - Clutter and Money with Ron Deal of Family Life Today
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that money is a tender spot in a lot of relationships? Maybe it even causes tension for you. In this week’s podcast, Kathi cha...
377 - Tradition vs. Truth: How to Grow in Wisdom Every Single Day
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Kathi sits down to chat with Amanda Hope Haley, author of Mary Magdalene Never Wore Blue Eye Shadow, about how to grow in w...
376 - Three Decisions to Make Today to Have the Best Christmas Ever
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ready or not, Christmas is on its way! The holidays come every year and yet we always seem caught off guard by their arrival. What if we could make so...
375 - A Christmas Plan for those Who are Overwhelmed by Christmas
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is just around the corner! Do you have a Christmas plan in place or are you overwhelmed thinking about it already? Have no fear! In this epi...
374 - Creating Beauty with Order
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you long to have a life with more beauty and order in it, today’s podcast will help you on your journey. Kathi sits down with artist and author R...
373 - Declutter Your To-Do List
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you need to declutter your to-do list, you are in good company! In this week’s podcast, Kathi continues her conversation with Tonya Kubo, grand p...
372 - Declutter Your To-Do List
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, fearless leader of the Clutter Free Academy Facebook group, to discuss strategies for dealing with an overwh...
371 - When His Stuff Drives You Crazy, Absolutely Crazy
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi sits down this week with bestselling author, Proverbs 31 speaker, and boomerang friend, Karen Ehman, to discuss how to cope when someone else’...
370 - Practical Steps to Take Care of Your Future Self
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathi as she chats with friend and frequent guest Tonya Kubo on this week's podcast. They will discuss everyday, practical ways to take care of y...
369 - Decluttering Your way to a Better Marriage (really!)
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kathi returns to her first love: helping you have a happier, better marriage. Kathi is joined by frequent guest and host of Clutter Free Ac...
368 - Feeling Like a Decluttering Drop-out?
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like a decluttering dropout when you struggle to reach your Clutter Free goal? Kathi Lipp and special guest Tonya Kubo, fearless leader in the...
367 - How to Live Small for Your Biggest and Best Life
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi interviews mother of four Ashley Auerbach, our new favorite adventurer on the podcast this week. Ashley and her husband made the decision to mov...
366 - The DIY Style Finder: Discover Your Unique Style and Decorate It Yourself
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with KariAnne Woods in part 2 of our conversation on finding and cultivating your own unique decorating style. We lead off with Kathi’s...
365 - The DIY Style Finder: Discover Your Unique Style and Decorate It Yourself
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathi chats with guest and long time friend, KariAnne Wood about the fun and freedom in cultivating your own decorating style. In her ...
364 - How to Take Control When Life is Full of Change
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathi as she talks with special guest, Jen Babakhan, whose book Detoured is a huge blessing to women who are juggling the transition many working...
363 - Cultivating Places of Comfort, Beauty and Peace
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi is joined by Christie Purifoy, to share thoughtful and encouraging insights from her new book Cultivating Places of Comfor...
362 - Organization vs. Decluttering
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tried organizing clutter? Let’s be honest..it is never going to happen because it is not sustainable. Today Kathi Lipp and frequent gu...
361 – How to Create A Decluttered Mind
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered that clutter can extend the boundary of our home, it can also fill up our minds? If so, you will enjoy today’s interview wi...
360 - Learning to Love the Right Now You
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is back with authors Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory, for part 2 of the conversation on their new book Exhal...
359 - How to Stop Getting in Your Own Way
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by authors Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory, to discuss their new book Exhale. Kathi, Amy and Cheri ...
358 - What I Learned About Being Clutter Free by Living with Kathi for a Week
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. In part...
357 - What I Learned About Being Clutter Free by Living with Kathi for a Week Part 1
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Tonya ...
356 BONUS - An Interview with Ty Pennington Part 2
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is back with Ty Pennington author Life to the Extreme: How a Chaotic Kid Became America’s Favorite Carpe...
356 - An Interview with Ty Pennington
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Ty Pennington author of Life to the Extreme: How a Chaotic Kid Became America’s Favorite Car...
355 - Dealing with the Most Difficult Relationships
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi tackles “the mother of all topics”, mother-daughter relationships. Kathi is joined by Blythe Daniel and...
354 - Decluttering the Sentimental
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tony...
353 - Creating Declutter Routines that Actually Work
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya...
352 – How to Be a Focused Mom in a Distracted World
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon, authors of the new book Shiny Things: Mothering on Purpos...
351 - Dealing with Family Clutter Part 2
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya...
350 - Dealing with Family Clutter Pt 1
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya...
349 - The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life.
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined again by Joshua Becker, author of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything Y...
348 - The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Joshua Becker, author of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own...
347 – Finding Freedom from Fear, Guilt, and Shame
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Melissa Maimone, author of The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace, and the Gifts of a Dark P...
346 - How to Stay Motivated When It's All Too Much
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tony...
345 - When Emotional Clutter is Buried by Physical Clutter
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Kathi welcomes friend and author Lyneta Smith, to talk about her new book Curtain Call: A Memoir. Kathi chats with Lyneta about ...
344 - Better Than Perfect - How to be Real with Each other and with God
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Kathi welcomes Gretta Kennedy and Suzanne Gosselin, authors Grit and Grace: Devotions for Warrior Moms. Kathi, Gretta and Suzann...
343 - An Un-Overwhelming Approach to Quiet Time
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Kathi is joined by Susie Crosby, author of Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In. Kathi and Susie talk about what to do ...
342 - Creating a Clutter Free Community
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tony...
341 - The Difference Between Minimalism and Clutter Free
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Clutter Free Academy Facebook group leader Tonya Kubo. Kathi and Tonya talk about the similari...
340 - Clutter in the Midst of a Crisis - Part 2
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi and Tonya Kubo are back to continue their conversation on decluttering when you’re in crisis mode. Kathi ...
339 - Clutter in the Midst of a Crisis - Part 1
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi and Tonya Kubo chat about their recent experiences with “crisis moves” when they had to pack up and be ...
338 - How to Stay Focused on What you Really Want
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Valorie Burton to talk about her new book, the Successful Woman Planner. Kathi and Valorie talk about the planne...
337 - Creating Places of Sacred Rest
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about one of Kathi’s favorite topics- rest. Dr. Saundra shares insight from h...
336 - The 2 Disciplines You Need to be Clutter-Free for Life
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi and Tonya Kubo are back to share more details about the Clutter Free for Life subscription group and why you need it if yo...
335 - The 2 Disciplines You Need to be Clutter-Free for Life
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes back Tonya Kubo to share the biggest Clutter Free announcement we’ve ever had. They introduce the Clutter Free ...
334 - You've Got This: Finding Strength When You Feel Less Than
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes friend and author KariAnne Wood to talk about her devotional; You’ve Got This! (Because God’s Got You). Kath...
333 - Find Your Money and Lose Your Clutter
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi chats with Deborah Smith Pegues, author of The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women. Kathi and Deborah discuss the importance...
332 - Restoring Order to Your Family and Home
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes friend and author Arlene Pellicane to talk about her new book; Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids who...
331 - Choosing the Best and Leaving the Rest
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, Kathi sits down with Wendy Pope to talk about her book, Yes, No and Maybe. Wendy and Kathi share about the times we need to say...
330 - Stretched Too Thin
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Kathi welcomes Jessica Turner, author of Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter and Thrive. Kat...
329 - When You Feel Like Screaming
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Kathi chats with author, Sue Heimer to talk about her book, When you Feel like Screaming: Practical Help for Frustrated Moms. Draw...
328B - Is it Hoarding or is it Clutter? Part 2
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya Kubo is back and on today’s podcast she and Kathi continue the conversation on the differences between clutter and hoarding. Drawing from pers...
328 - Is it Hoarding or is it Clutter?
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a loved one that struggles with hoarding? On today’s episode Tonya Kubo joins Kathi as they discuss what it’s like to live with and lo...
327B - From Cluttered to Cozy
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s bonus episode, Kathi welcomes back Myquillyn Smith, author of Cozy Minimalist Home.Myquillyn shares her best tips for shifting your mind...
327A - Is Cozy Minimalism Possible?
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with wanting to live clutter free but also wanting to create a warm and inviting feel to your home? On today’s show, Kathi sits dow...
326 - How To Spot a Bad Friendship & What To Do About It
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast Kathi sits down with friend and author Mary Demuth, to talk about her new book “The Seven Deadly Friendships.” Based on the s...
325 - The Hardest Thing to Let Go Of
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Kathy sits down with Carol Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert to talk about their book, “Give Them Wings.” Carol and Krista share in...
324 - When the Sticky and Sacred Collide with Jami Amerine
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi sits down with Jami Amerine, author of “Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors,” to talk about one of her blog posts that went viral over night. Jam...
323 - The Ministry of Too Much Stuff Part 2
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hold on to things hoping someone in your family will one day need them? It's time to get over the hierarchy of giving mindset. In this episode ...
322 - The Ministry of Too Much Stuff part 1
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
with Tonya Kubo
321B - How to Eat at Home Every Night
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Save Time, Save Money, Save Your Sanity
321 - When Good Enough Actually is Good Enough
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi sits down with friend and coauthor, Cheri Gregory for the fourth and final time this month. Today we’re discussing the fourth of our four bull...
320 - How to Be Kind to Your Future Self
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a big project that you just kept putting off? Or something in your life that just felt too big to tackle right now so you put it off...
319 - How to Put an End to Performancism
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi sits down with friend and coauthor of "Overwhelmed," Cheri Gregory to talk about performancism. It's important to know when to put an end to you...
318 - How to Stop People Pleasing (from two former addicts...)
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People-pleasing is exhausting. Like Kathi says, it reminds her of Christmastime when “We’re baking cookies that nobody asked for.” Kathi’s fri...
317 - Perfectly Planned
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Chou Simons has come out with a tool for Kathi and fellow clutter-free people that you can start using now. Ruth’s new GraceLaced planner is a ...
316B - Organizing Genius
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to be Creative and Clutter Free at the Same time - a special bonus episode!
316 - Simple Organizing with Melissa Michaels of the Inspired Room
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you long to be organized, but also want a space that is cute and cozy, this is the podcast for you. Listen in for all the tips and tricks that will...
315 - The Clutter Free Move
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya has just lived my nightmare; not only did she move, she moved into a smaller house. You would think that this would have sent her into a corner,...
314 - Learning to Make a Difference
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathi sits down with Hannah Brencher, author of “Come Matter Here: An Invitation to Be Here In a Getting There World, ” to talk about Hannah’s l...
313 - How to Organize Like a Pro with Major Mom of Major Organizer
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever started to declutter and just quit halfway through the job because you didn’t know what to do next? If you have experienced these f...
312 - How to Actually Enjoy Cleaning
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wait until your home resembles a frat house after a two-night kegger to actually get the gumption to clean? It’s time to take some delight in...
311 - Plan Ahead for Your Next Instant Party
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to be ready to celebrate at a moment's notice
310B - Necessary Endings
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Rid of a Ton of Clutter at One Time
309 - How to Stop Shopping
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is one sure-fire way to declutter your house? Stop shopping. It's true, difficult but true. For some of us the need to shop is so ingrained that ...
308 - The Clutter Free Bedroom
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should your bedroom be declared a disaster area? Does it seem to attract clutter? For many of us the master bedroom is a catch-all for everyone's stuf...
311B- God’s Plan for You – Embracing the Girl Who Loves the Hustle
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel guilty for loving what you do (work, ministry, volunteering)? Does the lingering feeling of “My_________ (relationship with God, my...
307 - Top 5 Ways To Declutter Your Car
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Like the rest of us, you're busy. You're running kids to soccer, baseball, and ballet. Some days it feels like you're living out of your car and well,...