Episode 645: Reclaiming Your Space: Your First Steps to a Clutter-Free Life
Hey there, friends! Have you ever struggled with an overwhelming burden of household clutter?
There is hope!
In this episode of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, hosts Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo dive deep into the challenges of managing household clutter and offer practical solutions to help listeners reclaim their spaces and find peace. They discuss the emotional toll that clutter can take. They share personal stories of their own clutter battles, including Tonya’s experience of renting dumpsters multiple times per year to clear out excess items.
Listeners will discover:
- Research that shows cluttered homes can contribute to chronic stress and depression in mothers.
- The importance of “pre-deciding”
- How to create clutter-busting routines
- The difference between their free Clutter Free Academy community and the more intensive Clutter Free for Life membership
By the end of the episode, listeners will be inspired to take the first steps towards a clutter-free life, whether that means joining the Clutter Free for Life program or simply implementing 15-minute daily decluttering routines.
A big shout out to CF4L member Natasha Berridge for the before and after pics used in the title graphics!


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About Our Guests

Tonya Kubo
Community Strategist, Leader of Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group
Clutter Free Academy
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