The Art of Decluttering

Speed vs Change

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are two powerful approaches you can use when decluttering: speed and change.Speed is about quick wins. You make fast decisions, move things alon...

Body & Brain

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Clutter doesn’t just affect how your home looks. It affects how your brain works, how your body feels, and even how you relate to the people around ...

Minimalism, Wellbeing & the Environment

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's very exciting to have an Australian PHD written about minimalism, wellbeing and the environment - it's a great paper that I loved reading!Researc...

One Step Back

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Progress in your home rarely looks neat and linear. More often, it feels like two steps forward and one step back. When you’re decluttering or build...

Lingering

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Before you jump into decluttering, what if you paused—just for a moment? That small pause, or “linger,” can completely change the way you make d...

No More Containers

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re constantly told you need better storage, smarter systems, and more containers to get organised. But what if the real issue isn’t storage at...

House Burping

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever walked into your home and felt the air was a little… stale? Maybe a bit heavy, dusty, or holding onto yesterday’s dinner? You might ...

Too Much Pt 1

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You know that feeling of wanting to declutter but not knowing where to start — or feeling too tired to tackle everything at once? You’re invited t...

Too Much Part 2

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re invited to keep going with a honest look at the categories most homes definitely have too much of — even if they don’t look like clutter ...

Where To Begin?

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You want to declutter, but you’re standing in the middle of your home thinking, Where on earth do I begin? You’re not alone. Even when it’s obvi...

Independence

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the word support, it’s easy to picture reliance — someone stepping in and doing things for you. But in decluttering, good support do...

Neat vs Tidy

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’re invited to rethink what it really means to have an organised home by exploring the difference between being neat and being ti...

Fresh Start

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh Start: What Are You Ready to Let Go of in 2026?A fresh start isn’t about pressure, resolutions, or reinventing yourself overnight. It’s abou...

Best Of: What's Your Problem?... Maintenance

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re diving into Week Three of our “What’s Your Problem?” series — and I can’t tell you how important this one is. If you’ve ...

Best Of: What's Your Problem?... Systems

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re diving into one of my favourite topics: systems.If quantity is the outer layer of the onion, systems are the next layer in. Maybe yo...

Best Of: What's Your Problem?...Quantity

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever looked around your home and felt that something just isn’t working, you’re not alone. So many people tell me they’re frustrated...

Best Of: Sisters and Cousins

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sisters and Cousins: A Simple Way to Know Where Everything BelongsOne of the biggest challenges in organising isn’t the sorting or the tidying — i...

Best of... Body Doubling

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we learn about the incredible power of body doubling! Whether you’re an ADHDer like me, or not, body doubling can supercharge your time ma...

Stocking Stuffers

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck on some non disposable, non single use stocking stuffers or small gifts? Thanks to our listeners who helped me with this episode with th...

Biting Off Too Much

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever started a decluttering project with great intentions, only to end up overwhelmed, exhausted, and surrounded by more mess than when you began?In t...

Object Classification

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how two people can look at the exact same object and see something completely different? In this episode, we’re exploring obj...

Reducing Volume

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you look around a space and feel like the clutter is EVERYWHERE reducing the volume is a great hack to reduce overwhelm so you can tackle your cl...

Medical Supplies

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living with ongoing medical needs often means living with a lot of stuff — from syringes and wound care items to tube feeds and mobility aids. In th...

Hidden Emotions with Tracy Hoth

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does clutter make you feel? What emotions? What thoughts do you have about your clutter... or about yourself as a person with clutter? Untangling ...

Overstimulation

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overstimulation.Can you relate to your home being overstimulating?Is clutter and disorganisation the main cause of this for you?Sometimes it's because...

Storage Units

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One in 10 Australians use a storage unit - and these figures are pretty consistent for our US listeners. Storage units can fill a gap, meet a need, an...

Wall Clutter

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about seeing the vertical walls in our home with fresh eyes. Oftentimes the art/ pictures/ decor on our walls becomes invisible to...

Later Never Comes

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Until this week I never understood the saying, "later never comes" I just thought it meant procrastinators will always procrastinate, but it means tha...

Small Kitchen Appliances

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every kitchen I've ever been into has at least one (and usually many more) small appliance that they are no longer using that is taking up precious re...

Lost Value

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have any items in your home that you *thought* would be valuable but find out aren't then this episode is for you. It can be disappointing, fru...

Gift Giving and Receiving

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has giving or receiving gifts been an area of tension for you? Do you find the kids get way too many toys for their birthday or Christmas? Do you get ...

Exceptions to Minimalism

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for the listeners who have asked what to do when life happens and you need to make exceptions to your minimalism? Living life as a minimalist i...

Rightsizing with Jeannine Bryant

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Jeannine has been helping seniors downsize (or rightsize as she calls it) for over 15 years and Jeannine shares her wisdom for how to prepare...

Van Life

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of our team members Bec shares with us today the adventure of building and living in a van for 6 months as she and her partner travelled Australia...

Loneliness

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've been thinking a lot about the correlation between clutter and loneliness. I speak to so many clients who are suffering from loneliness and often ...

Double Nemesis

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two areas of every home that make a huge impact on if you're feeling like a boss and on top of things, or if you feel like you're drowning are LAUNDRY...

Cards

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greeting cards, birthday cards, retirement cards, birth cards, christening cards, sympathy cards... why do you keep them? Or more truthfully... why do...

A Minimalist and a Prepper with Lisa Woolery

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Lisa is a minimalist and was married to someone who kept everything... and was a prepper. When her husband unexpectedly died she was not only...

Up High, Down Low

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've been doing some decluttering in my own house due to us doing a bedroom renovation and it really made me realise how much we tend to ignore our up...

Bin Night

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Boy I love BIN NIGHT! It's a weekly (or regular at least) opportunity to declutter rubbish from around the house. However your rubbish is removed, whe...

Your Health and Clutter with Elizabeth Sherman

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Elizabeth is a life and health coach and works with women to remove barriers to them succeeding in their health goals. Elizabeth and I connec...

Reverse Decluttering

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reverse Decluttering is making decisions about what you keep rather than what you want to let go of. By process of elimination, whatever you don't kee...

The Declutter Hub with Ingrid Jansen

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Ingrid is part of the dynamic duo from The Declutter Hub podcast and she shares how thinking through the emotions and potential pitfalls can ...

Spoon Theory

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spoon theory - what a gift to those of us with chronic illness, disability or mental health challenges! Spoon theory is a theory anyone can use - it's...

Out of Date

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're stuck on what to declutter next - why not go with some easy decisions and just declutter items which have gone out of date!This week in the ...

Sisters and Cousins

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever get stuck when you're organising wondering where something should be kept, have a think about an items sisters and cousins. Sisters: ...

Returns

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have items that you've purchased that you really need to return to store? You changed your mind, the item doesn't fit, you purchased too many, ...

Injury

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Injury happens to all of us, and the frustration is real. Some quick tips today on how to stay organised while you have an injury.Firstly, remember to...

Beautiful Spaces with Whitney English

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney English is a connoisseur of creativity and organization. Whitney masterfully weaves the essence of beauty with practicality. With years of exp...

Time Management with Anna Dearmon Kornick

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Anna Dearmon Kornick is a highly sought after time management coach and hosts the podcast ‘It's About Time’. Today she shares with us why ti...

Confidence Game

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence... we all want it, we all feel better when we have it, but when it comes to where you place your confidence in the world of organising your...

20 Outfit Wardrobe with Lauren Morley

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Morley is co-host of Millennial Minimalists podcast and the creator of the 20 Outfit Wardrobe, a simple system that helps women feel confident ...

Decluttering Maths

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard of normal maths... you've maybe even heard of girl maths, but have you heard of Decluttering Maths!?Decluttering maths is logical, expone...

Blame Entropy

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wonder why you tidy up and then it feels like hours later you're back in mess? You might like to blame ENTROPY! Entropy is the second law of th...

Feels Like Home

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My dad gave me a lovely compliment today when he was over for a cup of tea and piece of banana bread - he said that my home is inviting and relaxing a...

Text Books

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I have a pile of text books which have been sitting in my office for the last 4 months - they are texts that we thought my youngest would need, howeve...

Body Doubling

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we learn about the incredible power of body doubling! Whether you're an ADHDer like me, or not, body doubling can supercharge your time mana...

Renovation Lessons

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're chin deep in renovations at the moment, and as I reflected on lessons I've learnt , I realised that much of what is making this project ahead of...

Pile or File

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Todays episode, PILE or FILE might just be the most impactful to the way you organise your home. I genuinely think this concept will be a lightbulb fo...

A Slob Comes Clean with Dana K White

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dana K White from A Slob Comes Clean is on the show today! She's an author, podcaster, youtuber and all round incredible teacher in the decluttering a...

Food

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is our last week in the "stuff everyone can declutter" series and we're tackling food. You, like me probably have food in your fridge, freez...

Bags

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we start the year with areas in the home that everyone can declutter, today we tackle bags.BackpacksSuitcasesHiking packsSchool bagsShopping bagsHa...

Bedding

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When good bedding gets out of control it's easy for wardrobes and cupboards to be taken over - join me today as we wrangle our bedding to better manag...

Shoes

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's common for most homes to be a bit stuck on where to store shoes - for two reasons...our homes don't generally come with any designated shoe stora...

More!... or Less?

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would 2025 look like if it was a year of less for you?What would it look like if your house was less cluttered?Less mess to tidy up at the end of...

Best Of: Doom Boxes

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have one {or multiple} doom boxes around your home full of random clutter that you're not quite sure what to do with, where to put, or you're p...

Best Of: Might As Well

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kick procrastination to the curb with todays organisational hack... MIGHT AS WELL.It doesn't need motivation. It doesn't need conviction. It doesn't n...

Best Of: Consumerism

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been struck by the complete opulence of consumerism? Like smacked in the face by it to the point where it makes you feel sick in the stomach?Cons...

Best Of: Understanding ADHD

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

By popular request this week we are diving into our ADHD series where we talk to ADHDers, Professionals who work with ADHDers and explore the relation...

12 Days of Christmas Invitation

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You are invited to join my 12 Days of Christmas Declutter Challenge! It's not too late, you can do it at whatever pace you'd like to over Decembe...

Chaining

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Harnessing the power of chaining can revolutionise the way you declutter in your home. Sometimes you need to embrace the magic of chaining, and other ...

That Kitchen Drawer

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does your kitchen have THAT drawer in it? The one where the potato masher makes it hard for the drawer to close and where you keep your melted egg fli...

Old Tech

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the thought of getting rid of old phones, laptops, hard drives, USB's or other tech send you into overwhelm? Are you worried about what photos or...

I'm Stuck

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eekk... I'm stuck on the decluttering in a few areas around my home - join me as I share what they are and the dilemmas I'm facing. You'll find out wh...

Comfort vs Inconvenience Pt 2

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever you declutter, you are internally weighing up the balance between comfort and inconvenience. Every item has both comfort and inconvenience to...

Comfort vs Inconvenience Pt 1

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever you declutter, you are internally weighing up the balance between comfort and inconvenience. Every item has both comfort and inconvenience to...

PO Life with Rebecca Mezzino

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate my 10 years as a Professional Organiser I wanted to chat to other Professional Organisers who have also been in the industry for 10 years...

Organiser Life with Kristina Duke

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate my 10 years as a Professional Organiser I wanted to chat to other Professional Organisers who have also been in the industry for 10 years...

Spring Cleaning Co

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get overwhelmed with the array of cleaning products available to you?Do you feel nervous about cleaning with chemicals?Do you wonder if you're ...

Organiser Life with Bonnie Black

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate my 10 years as a Professional Organiser I wanted to chat to other Professional Organisers who have also been in the industry for 10 years...

Become a Professional Organiser

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever considered a career as a Professional Organiser?Our brand new course is accredited and ready to go - it's the foundations of Decluttering and Pro...

Poop Test

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you get stuck on the idea of if something sparks joy or not... here is a new test you can use to decide if you want to declutter something or keep ...

What's Your Problem?...Maintenance

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the final week of our 3 week series called "What's Your Problem?" Discover 3 core clutter problems and the solution for each also!Week three ...

What's Your Problem?... Systems

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is week 2 of our 3 week series called "What's Your Problem?" Learn 3 core clutter problems and learn the solution for each also!Week two is all ...

What's Your Problem?...Quantity

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes wonder if while you slept someone picked up your house and shook it like a snow globe leaving unidentified clutter everyone?Today we begin a...

Comparison

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comparison is the thief of joy... I like to remind myself that just because someone has what I want, doesn't mean they're happy. And it's unlikely tha...

Breathing Space

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever muttered the words, "I just need some breathing space", or when you've entered a cluttered room, "I can't even breathe in here", or when...

Making Changes

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I've made some organisational changes in our house and they've shifted the feeling and flow of the spaces I've made changes in. We moved som...

Cardboard Boxes

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a cardboard box problem? Do you see POTENTIAL in every 'good' box and keep it 'just in case you need it?' Today we're learning to break fr...

Mary Poppins Part 2

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Part 2 of our Mary Poppins mini series. In this two part mini series explore the world of Mary Poppins with me as we glean some wisdom from the p...

Mary Poppins Part 1

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. This and many other lessons on tidying/ organising and decluttering can be learnt from Mary Poppi...

2 Factor Authentication

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we explore how you can reduce impulse buying and remain intentional in your purchasing.Think of it like adding 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) to ...

The Minimal Mom - Dawn Madsen

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by guest Dawn Madsen, also known as the Minimal Mom. Dawn embraced minimalism 9 years ago when her children were young and this decis...

Close The Loop

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is a special overwhelm that is caused by open loops in your mind. Open loops are things that are mid-undertaking, halfway done, nearly finished,...

Stocktake

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you got genuinely excited about doing a stocktake in your home? Oh man, it's one of my FAVOURITE things to do, especially in th...

Pareto Principle

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we explore Pareto's Principle. Also known as the 80/20 rule or law of the vital few.For example, you wear 20% of your clothes, 80% of the time.K...

Might As Well

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kick procrastination to the curb with todays organisational hack... MIGHT AS WELL.It doesn't need motivation. It doesn't need conviction. It doesn't n...

Out or Away

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you decide if an item is going to be put away or you're going to leave it out?Do you need to see something to remember to use it?Or do you need...

Imperfection

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to stop aiming for perfection and embrace IMPERFECTION when you're thinking about organising/ decluttering/ setting standards/ creating syst...

You Need To

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to think about what agenda your items might have?If your items talked... how would your item finish this sentenceYou need to...W...