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Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom
by Deanna Yates | Professional Organizer, Decluttering Coach, Wannabe Minimalist
Ready to finally calm the overwhelm and create a home and life you actually enjoy? The Wannabe Clutter Free podcast is here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your routines, and find freedom in the life you’re building. I’m Deanna Yates, a busy mom who knows what it’s like to juggle family, career, and the never-ending piles of stuff. From selling 80% of what we owned to travel with our toddler, to managing the daily chaos of running a home with a school-aged kid, I’ve learned that living with less isn’t about deprivation. It’s about creating more space, more peace, and more joy. Each week, I share real-life stories, simple decluttering strategies, and mindset shifts that make it easier to let go of what’s weighing you down. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests who share practical tips and fresh perspectives on minimalism, home organization, intentional living, and building habits that last. If you’re tired of feeling buried in clutter and crave
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October Holiday Prep: 4 Ways to Make December Feel Calm (Ep 331)
Boo. It's October. Thanksgiving is only six weeks away. Christmas is only ten. Deanna shares the four things she's doing right now so December feels calm, cozy, and intentional instead of frantic. This is her family's first holiday in a brand new house, and her goal is to buy as little as…
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The 4 Jobs We Call "Cleaning" and Why That's the Problem (Ep 330)
Deanna moved from a 1969 single level house into a home with a second floor and three full bathrooms. Standing in the new kitchen, her first thought wasn't "look at all this space." It was "how am I going to keep up with all of this?" After a few days she realized she wasn't behind on anything.…
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The 3 House Rules I'm Setting Before This House Fills Up (Ep 329)
Two weeks into a new house, Deanna is still living out of boxes on purpose. She's running a Packing Party, and while she unpacks, she's doing something that matters more than where the dishes go. She's deciding how this house will work before it fills up. After 17 moves, she knows a house decides...
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My Family Is Running a Decluttering Experiment (Ep 328)
Five nights into a brand new house, Deanna is recording from a room full of boxes. The furniture is up. A few kitchen things are out. Everything else is still packed. And all three members of her family are about to unpack in completely different ways. In this episode: Method 1: The Packing Party...
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The Clutter Wasn't in My House (Ep 327)
Deanna Yates thought the hardest part of moving would be the packing. It wasn't. Nine weeks ago, her landlord told her family she was selling the house they had rented for almost five years. It was the longest they had lived anywhere, and everyday there felt like winning the lottery. Now they're...
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This Japanese Concept Changed How I See Clutter with Amy Nesbitt (Ep 326)
My clutter threshold broke this year. I am a decluttering expert. Our house is not cluttered. And I still hit a wall, because we are in the middle of an unplanned move, my husband had back surgery, and I am 46 and doing most of the lifting myself. That is the exact season I was in when Amy…
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How "Would I Unpack This?" Changes Decluttering Forever (Ep 325)
You will get rid of more in two weeks of packing than in five years of living in the same house. Not because you tried harder. Because the rules changed. Deanna Yates has moved 16 times as an adult, and number 17 is happening right now, unplanned and unwanted. In this episode she breaks down...
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5 Ways to Donate Smarter Without Fueling the Landfill (Ep 324)
If you're decluttering the chances are that there is a bag in your trunk right now, isn't there? You did the hard part. You went through the closet, you made a hundred decisions in a row, you got everything bagged up and loaded in the car. And then you drove past the donation center. Twice. The...
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The 12 Minute Method That Quiets Any Room with Myquillyn Smith
Your house isn't cluttered. It's loud. That single reframe changed how I look at my own home, and it comes from Myquillyn Smith, known online as The Nester. Myquillyn has spent over twenty years helping women create homes they actually want to use. She's the author of Cozy Minimalist Home and…
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The 20 Day Declutter Plan I Never Wanted to Make (Ep 322)
I host a decluttering podcast, and my house is full. Not messy. Full. And I know exactly how it happened, because I have done it before. Our landlord is selling our house. My husband is in surgery the day this episode goes live. My mom is in another round of chemo. My daughter just went back to...
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How to Reclaim Time and Live Clutter Free with Megan Sumrell (Ep 321)
You have decluttered your closets. But have you decluttered your calendar? In this episode, Deanna sits down with Megan Sumrell, time management expert and founder of The Pink Bee, to talk about why reclaiming your time is the piece of living clutter free that most people skip. Megan spent over…
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5 Steps to Stop Being Your Family's Human Calendar (Ep 320)
Who has soccer at 5:15? Did the permission slip go back? Is there anything defrostable for dinner? Are we out of milk again? If every one of those answers lives in your head and nowhere else, you do not have an organization problem. You have a bottleneck problem, and the bottleneck is you. In…
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Why Your Routines Never Stick & The 3-Word Fix with Monica Packer (Ep 319)
If you struggle to stick to your routines, create new habits, or find perfectionism running your life, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Monica Packer, host of the top-rated About Progress podcast and author of the upcoming book Sticky Habits, for a conversation that completely...
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How a 5 Minute Daily Tidy Beats One Big Weekend Declutter (Ep 318)
You have probably said it at least once: “I’ll do the whole house this weekend.” And then Saturday came, and you either didn’t start, or you started and made things worse, or you finished and watched it fill right back up within a week. Today I’m explaining exactly what’s happening, and…
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The Shocking Reason Your Home is Cluttered & the 30-Day Fix with Ashlee Piper (Ep 317)
Have you ever decluttered your home only to watch it slowly fill right back up? This episode is for you. Ashlee Piper is a sustainability expert, speaker, and author who has been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and CNN, and in Vogue, the New York Times, and Newsweek. She created...
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The Hidden Digital Clutter Draining Your Day and the 15-Minute Fix (Ep 316)
Have you ever spent a Saturday morning deep cleaning your entire house, and by noon you still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and a little annoyed at everything? Your house looks great. You should feel amazing. But you don’t. That’s not you being a perfectionist. It’s the sneaky kind of clutter that...
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How to Declutter With Kids Without the Power Struggles with Dana K. White (Ep 315)
Your kid won't get rid of anything. You know their room has too much stuff. But every time you try to do something about it, it turns into a battle. What if you never had to be the bad guy again? Dana K. White is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method, the blogger behind A Slob Comes…
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Digital Declutter: Clean Up Your Email, Phone, and Brain for Good (Ep 314)
Digital clutter doesn’t pile up on your counter, but it absolutely piles up in your brain. Every unread email, every unused app, every notification going off every eight minutes is quietly draining your focus and your energy. In this episode I’m giving you three moves for your inbox, three moves...
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Digital Declutter: Clean Up Your Email, Phone, and Brain for Good (Ep 314)
Digital clutter doesn’t pile up on your counter, but it absolutely piles up in your brain. Every unread email, every unused app, every notification going off every eight minutes is quietly draining your focus and your energy. In this episode I’m giving you three moves for your inbox, three moves...
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Declutter for Real Life: Flexible Minimalism Tips for Families with Desirae Endres (Ep 313)
Have you ever looked at a "minimalist" home on Instagram and thought, well, that is never going to be me. My kids alone would destroy that in four minutes? Or convinced yourself that your clutter-free journey isn't working because your house just doesn't look the part? You are not alone. And this...
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Declutter for Real Life: Flexible Minimalism Tips for Families with Desirae Endres (Ep 313)
Have you ever looked at a "minimalist" home on Instagram and thought, well, that is never going to be me. My kids alone would destroy that in four minutes? Or convinced yourself that your clutter-free journey isn't working because your house just doesn't look the part? You are not alone. And this...
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The Paper Clutter System That Took Me From 6 Piles to Zero (Ep 312)
Paper doesn't ask permission. It just shows up in your mailbox, your kids' backpacks, and somehow on every flat surface in your home. And if the piles keep coming back no matter how many times you deal with them, it's not a discipline problem. It's a system problem. In this episode I'm sharing…
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The Paper Clutter System That Took Me From 6 Piles to Zero (Ep 312)
Paper doesn't ask permission. It just shows up in your mailbox, your kids' backpacks, and somehow on every flat surface in your home. And if the piles keep coming back no matter how many times you deal with them, it's not a discipline problem. It's a system problem. In this episode I'm sharing…
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Why Your Schedule Will Never Work Until You Fix Your Home with Lori Oberbroeckling (Ep 311)
Time management expert and Secrets of Supermom host Lori Oberbroeckling joins Deanna to talk about why energy runs out before time does, how clutter quietly sabotages your best-laid plans, and the small routine changes that actually stick. **************** RESOURCES Snag your ticket…
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Why Your Schedule Will Never Work Until You Fix Your Home with Lori Oberbroeckling (Ep 311)
Time management expert and Secrets of Supermom host Lori Oberbroeckling joins Deanna to talk about why energy runs out before time does, how clutter quietly sabotages your best-laid plans, and the small routine changes that actually stick. **************** RESOURCES Snag your ticket…
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How to Declutter Thousands of Photos Without Losing Your Mind (Wannabe Clutter Free Ep 310)
Digital clutter doesn’t feel as obvious as a cluttered closet. But if you’ve ever had that pit-in-your-stomach moment of not being able to find a photo that matters, you know this isn’t small. In this episode I’m breaking down the three phases of getting your photos in order (Declutter, Organize,...
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How to Declutter Thousands of Photos Without Losing Your Mind (Wannabe Clutter Free Ep 310)
Digital clutter doesn’t feel as obvious as a cluttered closet. But if you’ve ever had that pit-in-your-stomach moment of not being able to find a photo that matters, you know this isn’t small. In this episode I’m breaking down the three phases of getting your photos in order (Declutter, Organize,...
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The Real Reason Your Kids Aren't Helping Around the House (And How to Fix It) with Katie Kimball (Ep 309)
Your kids are more capable than you think. Katie Kimball, creator of Kids Cook Real Food and founder of the LifeSkillsNow summer camp, shares the practical systems that take kids from passengers to contributors -- and why cooking is the gateway to all of it. **************** RESOURCES...
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The Real Reason Your Kids Aren't Helping Around the House (And How to Fix It) with Katie Kimball (Ep 309)
Your kids are more capable than you think. Katie Kimball, creator of Kids Cook Real Food and founder of the LifeSkillsNow summer camp, shares the practical systems that take kids from passengers to contributors -- and why cooking is the gateway to all of it. **************** RESOURCES...
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The Nightly 10-Minute Declutter Routine Every Busy Mom Needs (Ep 308)
You can declutter your entire home and still end up right back where you started. I know because I’ve lived it. This episode is the piece that makes everything permanent. I’m teaching you the closing shift, the exit bin, and why stacking habits beats scheduling them every time. In this episode...
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The Nightly 10-Minute Declutter Routine Every Busy Mom Needs (Ep 308)
You can declutter your entire home and still end up right back where you started. I know because I’ve lived it. This episode is the piece that makes everything permanent. I’m teaching you the closing shift, the exit bin, and why stacking habits beats scheduling them every time. In this episode...
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The Science of Why Your Spaces Shape You (And How to Take Back Control) with Leidy Klotz | Ep. 307
Behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz reveals how your home feeds or starves three core psychological needs, why clutter blocks connection, and how to make your spaces actually work for your family. **************** RESOURCES Get the transcripts and more at...
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The Science of Why Your Spaces Shape You (And How to Take Back Control) with Leidy Klotz | Ep. 307
Behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz reveals how your home feeds or starves three core psychological needs, why clutter blocks connection, and how to make your spaces actually work for your family. **************** RESOURCES Get the transcripts and more at...
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Why You Quit Decluttering After One Week and 3 Tools to Fix It | Wannabe Clutter Free Ep. 306
You started decluttering. It felt amazing. And then somewhere around day 7, your house felt just as cluttered as when you started, even though you know you did the work. That moment has a name. I call it the motivation cliff, and in this episode I'm explaining exactly why it happens and what to…
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Why You Quit Decluttering After One Week and 3 Tools to Fix It | Wannabe Clutter Free Ep. 306
You started decluttering. It felt amazing. And then somewhere around day 7, your house felt just as cluttered as when you started, even though you know you did the work. That moment has a name. I call it the motivation cliff, and in this episode I'm explaining exactly why it happens and what to…
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How to Declutter Sentimental Items Without Guilt (The Joy Anchor Method) Ep 305
If you’ve ever held onto something not because you need it but because of what it means to you, this episode is for you. I’m teaching you the Joy Anchor Method, a simple way to keep what matters and let go of what’s weighing you down. What you’ll learn: the reframe that makes it easier to know…
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How to Declutter Sentimental Items Without Guilt (The Joy Anchor Method) Ep 305
If you’ve ever held onto something not because you need it but because of what it means to you, this episode is for you. I’m teaching you the Joy Anchor Method, a simple way to keep what matters and let go of what’s weighing you down. What you’ll learn: the reframe that makes it easier to know…
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How to Declutter When You Don't Know Where to Start (15-Minute Method) Ep 304
If you’ve ever said “I want to declutter but I don’t know where to start,” this episode is your answer. I’m breaking down the sequencing mistake that makes decluttering feel impossible, the 15-minute pulse check method you can use in any room today, and a reframe that changed how I think about...
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How to Declutter When You Don't Know Where to Start (15-Minute Method) Ep 304
If you’ve ever said “I want to declutter but I don’t know where to start,” this episode is your answer. I’m breaking down the sequencing mistake that makes decluttering feel impossible, the 15-minute pulse check method you can use in any room today, and a reframe that changed how I think about...
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Why Routines Are the Secret to Making Room for Joy (Ep 303)
Do you feel like you're constantly managing your home instead of enjoying it? Like no matter how much you declutter, the chaos just keeps coming back? In this solo episode, Deanna breaks down why routines are the missing piece and how building the right ones can completely change the way your…
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Why Routines Are the Secret to Making Room for Joy (Ep 303)
Do you feel like you're constantly managing your home instead of enjoying it? Like no matter how much you declutter, the chaos just keeps coming back? In this solo episode, Deanna breaks down why routines are the missing piece and how building the right ones can completely change the way your…
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Discover the Secrets to an Organized and Joyful Home with Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong (Ep 302)
Professional organizers and sisters Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua share practical, sustainable strategies for organizing your home based on function and intention rather than perfection. Discover how to create spaces that support your lifestyle and embrace real-life solutions without pressure....
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Discover the Secrets to an Organized and Joyful Home with Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong (Ep 302)
Professional organizers and sisters Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua share practical, sustainable strategies for organizing your home based on function and intention rather than perfection. Discover how to create spaces that support your lifestyle and embrace real-life solutions without pressure....
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The Art of Bending Time: How to Beat Burnout and Get More Done with Michelle Niemeyer (Ep 301)
Feeling burned out and stretched too thin? Former attorney turned burnout expert Michelle Niemeyer shares her "bending time" framework to help you find clarity, fill your energy reserves, and get more done in less time without losing yourself in the process. **************** RESOURCES...
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The Art of Bending Time: How to Beat Burnout and Get More Done with Michelle Niemeyer (Ep 301)
Feeling burned out and stretched too thin? Former attorney turned burnout expert Michelle Niemeyer shares her "bending time" framework to help you find clarity, fill your energy reserves, and get more done in less time without losing yourself in the process. **************** RESOURCES...
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Decluttering: A Hidden Political Revolution? (Ep 300)
Your clutter isn't a personal failing. It's the intended result of a system that profits from your overwhelm. Episode 300 is about opting out -- and taking back your power. Resources Mentioned: No New Things by Ashlee Piper "Sit Still Look Pretty" by Daya Wannabe Clutter Free on Instagram (30-day...
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Decluttering: A Hidden Political Revolution? (Ep 300)
Your clutter isn't a personal failing. It's the intended result of a system that profits from your overwhelm. Episode 300 is about opting out -- and taking back your power. Resources Mentioned: No New Things by Ashlee Piper "Sit Still Look Pretty" by Daya Wannabe Clutter Free on Instagram (30-day...
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Meal Planning Made Simple: How a Mom of 5 Feeds Her Family Without the Stress with Melissa Griffiths (Ep 299)
How do you get dinner on the table every night without losing your mind? Melissa Griffiths shares her monthly meal planning system, how to get kids helping in the kitchen, and how to lighten the mental load around food. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and...
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Meal Planning Made Simple: How a Mom of 5 Feeds Her Family Without the Stress with Melissa Griffiths (Ep 299)
How do you get dinner on the table every night without losing your mind? Melissa Griffiths shares her monthly meal planning system, how to get kids helping in the kitchen, and how to lighten the mental load around food. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and...
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Make Downsizing Easier: Helping Your Parents Transition Smoothly with Amy Slenkere-Smith
After losing both in-laws within months of each other, life coach Amy Slenker-Smith shares what she learned helping them downsize and the conversations she wishes more families would start sooner. **************** RESOURCES Get all the links and resources at...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ready to finally calm the overwhelm and create a home and life you actually enjoy? The Wannabe Clutter Free podcast is here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your routines, and find freedom in the life you’re building.
I’m Deanna Yates, a busy mom who knows what it’s like to juggle family, career, and the never-ending piles of stuff. From selling 80% of what we owned to travel with our toddler, to managing the daily chaos of running a home with a school-aged kid, I’ve learned that living with less isn’t about deprivation. It’s about creating more space, more peace, and more joy.
Each week, I share real-life stories, simple decluttering strategies, and mindset shifts that make it easier to let go of what’s weighing you down. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests who share practical tips and fresh perspectives on minimalism, home organization, intentional living, and building habits that last.
If you’re tired of feeling buried in clutter and crave
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