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Clutter Free Academy
by Kathi Lipp
Have you always known you could change the world - if only you could find your car keys on the regular? Clutter Free Academy is for you. If you want to live clutter free, organized and prepared for anything, this is to podcast you must listen to.With practical ideas and tons of hope, humor and how-tos, host Kathi Lipp with teach you to live with Less Cutter, More Life.
Episodes
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Your Thrift Wish List: How to Shop Secondhand Without Bringing Home Clutter
Thrifting is having a moment — and for anyone who loves a good bargain, it can feel like the perfect blend of treasure hunt and budget win. But what happens when those $3 finds start piling up on the dining room table? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp sits down with Tenneil...
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Best of: Declutter for the Hard Season: What to Tackle When Your Energy is Low
Originally aired October 14, 2025 In this candid Clutter Free Academy episode, Kathi and Roger share how a sudden shift to long COVID reshaped their energy, rhythms, and home—and the simple, grace-filled systems helping them keep life peaceful and clutter free. Listeners will learn: How to…
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Cluttery People Are Great Storytellers—It's the Editing We Struggle With
What if the reason it's so hard to let go of your stuff isn't that you're disorganized—but that you're a really good storyteller? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp brings together three of her great loves—decluttering, writing, and her longtime friend Susy Flory—for a…
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If It's in a Cardboard Box in the Garage, I Question Your Love
Every home has one: the collection. Maybe it's Star Wars action figures still sealed in their packaging. Maybe it's comic books, stamps, ceramic knickknacks, or twelve bins of stuffed animals from 1987. And maybe — if we're being honest — it's taking up more real estate in the garage than anyone…
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Collecting, Clutter, or Hoarding? Why the Distinction Matters for Your Marriage
You love them. You really do. But you also can't find the kitchen counter — and that's the tension so many people live with when they share a home with a collector. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp sits down with Tonya Kubo for an honest, tender, and very funny conversation…
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Best Of... Financial Organization Made Easy: The Binder Method with Lisa Woodruff
Join us for this classic Clutter Free Academy Podcast episode. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and creator of the PaperSolution Financial Binder, joins Kathi to discuss the importance of organizing financial documents and how it can simplify estate...
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Your Brain Has a Daily Decision Budget (And Clutter Is Spending It All)
Have you ever stood in front of a junk drawer like it was a moral failing? You are not lazy, and you are not broken. You are out of decisions. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp welcomes back her longtime friend and co-author Cheri Gregory to talk about the invisible reason...
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When Every Day Is Different: The Five Non-Negotiables That Keep You Anchored
Some seasons don't come with a schedule. If you're caregiving, working nights, parenting teenagers, traveling for work, or simply living in a house where no two days look the same, most organizing advice falls flat. "Do laundry on Tuesday" doesn't work when Tuesday might be spent in a hospital...
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The Fluctuating Capacity Problem: Why Some Days Clutter Feels Unbearable
Do you ever feel like clutter isn't just messy—it's loud? For highly sensitive people, visual clutter can feel like constant noise, making it nearly impossible to relax, focus, or feel at peace in your own home. In this episode, Kathi Lipp continues her conversation with Cheri Gregory about the...
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What Every Highly Sensitive Person Needs to Know About Clutter and Overwhelm
Do you ever feel like clutter affects you more deeply than it seems to affect others? Like a messy kitchen doesn't just annoy you—it actually dysregulates your entire day? If so, you might be among the 20-30% of the population known as Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), and this episode is for you.…
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The August Office Reset: Getting Ready for Fall Without the Overwhelm
Is your home office a source of stress instead of productivity? You're not alone. That pile of papers, the drawer stuffed with pens you forgot you owned, the desk you have to clear before you can even sit down to work—it's overwhelming. But it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode, Kathi...
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What Low Buy July Taught Me About Why I Really Shop
Have you ever finished a challenge and wondered how to keep that momentum going? In this solo episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp unpacks the surprising lessons she learned during Low Buy July—and reveals which habits she's keeping for good. What You'll Discover in This Episode If you've...
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Shop Your Own Home: The Low Buy July Decorating Reset You Didn't Know You Needed
Do you ever get the itch to redecorate your entire house—especially when you've committed to not buying anything new? You're not alone. During Low Buy July, that desire for something fresh and new can feel overwhelming. But what if the solution isn't at the store? What if everything you need is...
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The Backstock Problem: Why You Keep Rebuying What You Already Have
Do you ever buy something at the store only to come home and realize you already had three of them tucked away somewhere? You're not alone—and you're definitely not bad with money. You're just a busy human being navigating real life. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi and Roger Lipp...
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Low Buy July Kitchen Edition: Why Your Freezer Holds the Key to This Month's Wins
Do you ever open your fridge, stare at the shelves, and decide you have "nothing to eat"—only to order takeout while perfectly good food sits forgotten in your freezer? You're not alone. This episode of Clutter Free Academy tackles one of the most common sources of both clutter and wasted money:...
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Low Buy July: How to Stop Spending Without Going Off the Grid
Do you ever feel like stuff just keeps appearing in your home? You buy another white shirt because you forgot you already own three. You grab dry shampoo "just in case" and come home to find a small collection already waiting. What if the real problem isn't that you have too much stuff—it's that...
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Why Your Office Cleanup Never Sticks (And the 15-Minute Rule That Actually Works)
Does the thought of tackling your home office make you want to close the door and pretend it doesn't exist? You're not alone. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp sits down with Grace Church to discuss why most office decluttering attempts fail—and what actually works instead. What...
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When Knowing It's Clutter Isn't Enough to Let It Go
Have you ever decluttered a room only to watch it fill back up three months later? If so, this episode of the Clutter Free Podcast is for you. Kathi Lipp sits down with Katy Joy Wells, host of the Maximized Minimalist podcast with over 5 million downloads, to explore why traditional decluttering...
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The Overpacker's Guide to Smarter Travel (Without the Guilt)
Do you dread packing for a trip? Are you an overpacker who loves having options but hates paying baggage fees? Whether you're heading out for a family vacation or traveling for work, packing doesn't have to be a source of stress and anxiety. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp…
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Why the Big Saturday Garage Cleanout Never Works (Try This Instead)
If you're one of the many homeowners who can't park a car in their garage, you're not alone—and you're definitely not without hope. In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp sits down with returning guest Tenneil Register, who brings a unique perspective to garage organization from her...
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When Nobody Wants Your Stuff: Smart Alternatives When Thrift Stores Say No
Are you holding onto mattresses, kitchen supplies, or linens because your adult kids might need them someday? You're not alone—and you're not wrong for wanting to help. But what feels like wisdom or generosity might actually be one of the sneakiest forms of clutter. In this episode of Clutter…
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Why Your Unpredictable Schedule Isn't the Problem (Your Survival Strategy Is)
Do you ever feel like traditional organizing advice just doesn't work for your life? Maybe you're a caregiver with an unpredictable schedule, a mom juggling multiple kids' activities, or someone whose daily responsibilities shift constantly. If you've ever felt like you can't get on top of life...
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and the Morning You Keep Losing
Do you feel defeated before your feet even hit the floor? Does your morning feel like a race you've already lost? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're not the problem. In this encouraging episode, Kathi sits down with bestselling author Jennifer Bennett to unpack what morning rituals can...
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Why Your Bedroom Became the Dumping Ground (And How to Reclaim Your Sanctuary)
Do you find yourself postponing bedtime because the thought of walking into your cluttered bedroom feels overwhelming? You're not alone. For many of us, the bedroom has become a catch-all space—a place where laundry piles up, papers accumulate on nightstands, and clutter hides behind closed…
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Procrastinivity and the Last Two Rooms: A Clutter-Free Q&A
Have you conquered most of your home only to find yourself completely stuck on those final one or two rooms? You're not alone. Those last spaces are almost always the hardest—and there's a reason for that. In this encouraging episode, Kathi Lipp sits down with Grace Church, the community leader…
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Why Your House Smells (And You Don't Even Know It): The Nose-Blind Fix
Have you ever walked into someone else's home and immediately noticed a smell—good or bad—and wondered what your own house smells like to visitors? The truth is, we all become "nose blind" to our own homes, and no amount of candles can cover up odors that haven't been eliminated at the source.…
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Cleaning Out Your Parents' Home Without Losing Your Relationship (Or Your Mind)
If you're staring down the overwhelming task of helping your parents downsize or clean out their home, you're not alone. Whether it's preparing for a move, navigating a health transition, or dealing with the aftermath of loss, this emotionally charged process can leave even the most organized...
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From Locker Room to Spa: The Bathroom Reclaim That Doesn't Require a Remodel
Do you dream of walking into your bathroom and feeling like you've stepped into a peaceful spa instead of a chaotic locker room? You're not alone. That sense of calm—the clear counters, the beautiful organization, the space to breathe—is absolutely achievable without a single renovation. In this...
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The Costco Effect: Why We Keep Buying What We Already Own
Do you ever find yourself at Costco reaching for another container of something, only to discover you already have eight at home? You're not alone. The struggle with over-buying is real, and it's one of the sneakiest ways clutter creeps into our homes. In this honest and practical episode, Kathi...
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Why Cluttery People Need Spiritual Giants (And How to Find Yours)
Do you ever feel like your cluttered home is just a symptom of something deeper? That nagging sense of overwhelm, the guilt about unfinished projects, the shame that creeps in when company comes over—what if it all points to something going on in your heart? In this thought-provoking episode…
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Stop Shame Cleaning: How to Build Systems That Work on Your Worst Days
Have you ever noticed that the only time your house gets truly clean is right before company arrives? You're not alone. But that frantic, shame-fueled cleaning comes at a cost—and it's not sustainable. In this episode, Kathi Lipp and Tenneil Register dive deep into the difference between cleaning...
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Stop Blaming Your Discipline: Why Capacity May be the Real Reason Your Systems Keep Failing
Do you find yourself constantly asking, "Why can't I keep up with my house?" or beating yourself up for being "undisciplined"? What if the problem isn't that you're lazy—but that you're depleted? In this eye-opening episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and Tenneil Register dive deep into…
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When Pushing Harder Makes the Clutter Worse: Discipline, Capacity, and the Shame Spiral
Have you ever wondered why your decluttering systems only seem to work for a week before falling apart? Why you can't seem to stick with routines that work perfectly for everyone else? The answer might surprise you—and it has nothing to do with your willpower. It's Not a Discipline Problem—It's a...
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The 15-Minute Company Plan: What Actually Matters When Someone's Coming Over
Do you long to invite people into your life but feel like your house just isn't ready? Maybe you're mid-project, mid-clutter, or mid-life chaos, and the thought of having someone over feels overwhelming. If that's you, this episode offers the permission and practical strategies you need to start...
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Why Your Morning Is Failing: The Night-Before Routine That Changes Everything
Do you ever wake up to a sink full of dishes, no plan for dinner, and a morning that feels like it's already behind before it's begun? You're not alone. For those of us who struggle with clutter and chaos, mornings can feel like an uphill battle—but what if a simple 15-minute routine the night...
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Boring Systems Set You Free: Why the Unsexy Routines Actually Work
Do you walk in the door exhausted, drop your keys somewhere random, and then spend the next morning frantically searching for them? You're not alone. The daily scavenger hunt for keys, wallets, and important mail is one of the most common—and fixable—sources of stress for anyone battling clutter....
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From Vibe Words to Weekly Resets: 10 Pre-Decisions That Finally Make Decluttering Stick
Do you ever find yourself standing in a store, holding something pretty, and wondering if you should bring it home? Or maybe you're staring at a cluttered counter, feeling overwhelmed but unsure where to start? What if there was a way to make every home decision easier—before you even have to…
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The 3 Words That Will Transform How You Make Every Home Decision
Have you ever walked into someone's home and immediately sensed that the space was intentional—that the people living there knew exactly who they were and what they wanted their home to be? And then walked back into your own home feeling like something was... off? Here's the truth most of us…
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Procrastination Is Just Perfectionism Leaking Out: The Clutter Connection You Need to Understand
Do you start every new year with big decluttering goals only to feel defeated by February? What if there was a gentler, more sustainable approach to creating a clutter-free home—one that doesn't rely on shame or all-or-nothing thinking? In this powerful episode, Kathi Lipp continues her workshop…
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You're Not Lazy, You're Overwhelmed: Unpacking the Shame Behind Anxiety and Clutter
Do you ever walk into your home and feel your chest tighten? That overwhelming sense of "what is wrong with me?" when you look around at the clutter? You're not alone—and it turns out, there's a powerful connection between what's happening in our homes and what's happening in our hearts. In this...
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Why All-or-Nothing Resolutions Keep Your Clutter Coming Back
If you've ever made a dramatic New Year's resolution about decluttering—only to feel defeated by mid-January—you're not alone. In this special workshop episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and her husband Roger tackle the mindset traps that keep so many people stuck in the clutter cycle.…
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T-Minus Two Days: 10 Last-Minute Tasks to Make Christmas Morning Peaceful
With Christmas just around the corner, the pressure to have everything perfect can feel overwhelming. But what if peace—not perfection—was the goal this holiday season? In this quick but powerful episode, Kathi and Roger Lipp offer a lifeline for anyone feeling the holiday crunch. Whether you're...
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The Consumables Guide: How to Choose Gifts That Get Enjoyed—Then Disappear (Breakfast Baskets, Coffee & Tea, Charcuterie, Frozen Dough)
If your people are saying, “Please—no more stuff,” this episode is your new holiday playbook. Kathi Lipp and Roger Lipp share 10 consumable gift ideas that show big love without adding to anyone’s storage, from treat boxes and breakfast baskets to dinner kits, coffee/tea samplers, and even the...
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When the Table Is Forever Changed: Finding the Words, Setting Boundaries, and Keeping One Tradition That Says “We Remember”
In this tender episode, Kathi Lipp welcomes friend and author Cheri Fletcher to walk with listeners who are facing a holiday table that’s forever changed. After losing her 29-year-old daughter, Annie, to undiagnosed colorectal cancer, Cheri offers compassionate, practical ideas for navigating...
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Not Pinterest—Just Peace: The Help List, Drink Station, and Other Sanity Savers for Thanksgiving Hosting
In this solo, right-on-time episode, Kathi Lipp shares 10 tiny, high-impact tasks to lower your holiday stress—perfect for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving (and just as helpful for Christmas). Instead of chasing a magazine-perfect home, she helps you remove friction in the exact places that cause...
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Hosting Without the Crash: Crowd‑Sourced Help List Ideas to Keep You Sane
In this episode, Kathi Lipp shares the one tool that rescued her holidays from overwhelm: the Help List. If your brain goes blank when guests ask, “How can I help?” this episode gives you an easy, repeatable system to turn stress into shared responsibility. Listeners will learn how to: - Create a...
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When Holidays Hurt: Gentle Rituals and Safe Havens for Grief and Joy to Coexist
In this tender, timely episode, Kathi Lipp welcomes her friend Tenneil Register to help listeners who feel the pressure to be merry when life hurts. If you’re carrying loss, change, or exhaustion into the holidays, this conversation offers slow, practical steps to honor your grief—and still make...
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Save Money, Cut Food Waste: How We Buy Dinner for a Fraction of Eating Out
In this fun, practical episode, Kathi Lipp and her favorite person, Roger Lipp ,go off the beaten clutter path to share their favorite frugal foodie tool: the Too Good To Go app. If you want great food for a fraction of the price, hate seeing food go to waste, or just need an easy meal that isn’t...
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Episode 693a: Be 1,000 Items Lighter by December 1: Your Invite to Kathi’s 30‑Day 1K
In this quick micro episode, Kathi Lipp pops in to share a simple, powerful way to get your home holiday‑ready: the free 30‑Day 1K Challenge inside the Clutter Free Academy Facebook group. Listeners will learn how to declutter 1,000 items in November by tackling about 40 items a day—with Sundays...
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Prep Now, Breathe Later: Our Next 5 Stress-Cutters for the Holidays - Part 2
In Part 2 of Kathi's Stress‑Less Holidays series, the creative and clever Tenneil Register joins Kathi as they get practical about creating a peaceful, people‑loving holiday—without running yourself ragged. Listeners will learn: How to communicate boundaries early (and kindly) Why writing your...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you always known you could change the world - if only you could find your car keys on the regular? Clutter Free Academy is for you. If you want to live clutter free, organized and prepared for anything, this is to podcast you must listen to.With practical ideas and tons of hope, humor and how-tos, host Kathi Lipp with teach you to live with Less Cutter, More Life.
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Kathi Lipp
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Have you always known you could change the world - if only you could find your car keys on the regular? Clutter Free Academy is for you. If you want to live clutter free, organized and prepared for anything, this is to podcast you must listen to.With practical ideas and tons of hope, humor and...
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