Episode 427: 427 Getting Over the Guilt of Getting Rid of It: Why It Feels Impossible to Declutter During a Crisis (And 4 Ways to Keep Going When It’s Hard)
Have you struggled to keep decluttering right side up while the world turned upside down this year? You are not alone, friend. Kathi and coauthor Cheri Gregory are with us today discussing the common emotions when it comes to clutter, why it’s hard to declutter in a crisis, and how to keep going when it’s hard. Listen in to find out:
- What you can do practically
- How to respond in a healthy manner
- How to dispel the fear
Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering if it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects on your plate and too much mess in your relationships?
Kathi and Cheri want to show you five surprising reasons why you become stressed, why social media solutions don’t often work, and how you can finally create a plan that works for you. As you identify your underlying hurts, uncover hope, and embrace practical healing, you’ll become equipped to:
- trade the to-do list that controls you for a calendar that allows space in your life
- decide whose feedback to forget and whose input to invite
- replace fear of the future with peace in the present
You can simplify and savor your life—guilt-free! Clutter, tasks, and relationships may overwhelm you now, but God can help you overcome with grace.
Kathi and Cheri Gregory, co-author of Overwhelmed, get together for this episode for a little discussion regarding the concepts of being overwhelmed and being clutter-free. So often we find that our clutter overwhelms us and that being overwhelmed contributes to our clutter. It can be a vicious cycle.
Kathi and Cheri discuss five steps to keep from getting overwhelmed as you declutter your home, your heart, and your life. Order your copy of Overwhelmed for tips and encouragement.

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About Our Guests

Cheri Gregory
Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe
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- Giveaway Submission Form
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Resources Mentioned
- The Clutter-Free Home
Book by Kathi Lipp focused on making room for what matters in your home.
- Clutter Free for Life
Ongoing decluttering program and community from Kathi Lipp.
- Sensitive and Strong
Book for highly sensitive persons.
- Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity
Book by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory, focused on overcoming being overwhelmed.
- Catan Board Game
Game mentioned in the episode as a possible fun activity.
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