Best Abc Declutter Podcasts (2025)

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Are you working under a non-compete? 25:07

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It’s estimated that almost half of Australian workers are impacted by some kind of post-employment restraint. The government plans to ban non-compete clauses for middle and lower paid workers. But how do you strike the balance between an employee’s right to move jobs and a business’ right to protect their commercial interests? Guests: Paula McDonal…

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Helping Hands: How to Ask for Decluttering Support (or Offer Yours) - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #282 1:01:01

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The work of decluttering and organizing can be too overwhelming for one person to tackle. So we ask for help. But assistants who aren’t sensitive to our goals, priorities, and emotional needs can create as many problems as they solve. In episode #282 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy i…

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Cleaning the Laundry Room ~ Ep52 16:48

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Julie and Janis tackle the often-neglected laundry room, transforming it from the "Bermuda Triangle of the home" into a clean, functional space. They break down the cleaning process into manageable steps that work whether you have a dedicated room, stacked units, or just a basement corner. Why Your Laundry Room Matters A cluttered laundry room make…

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Clear the Deck: Organize to Prepare for Injury, Illness, Disability - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #281 54:45

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Sooner or later, most households will experience health or mobility issues of some kind. An injury, illness, or age-related loss of mobility will often exacerbate existing clutter problems. In episode #281 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores steps we can take …

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Is your lack of people skills holding you back? 25:07

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If your career progression has stalled it may be because you lack emotional intelligence and the ability to regulate your behaviour in the workplace. A Harvard Business School expert says the key to great leadership is understanding yourself so you can manage others, and she’s helped thousands of people do it. Guest: Margaret C Andrews, managing di…

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Cleaning the Entryway & Dining Room for Holiday Hosting - E51 14:25

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Episode 51 | The JJs Declutter Podcast Episode Description Get your home holiday-ready! Julie and Janis tackle the two spaces that make or break your hosting game—the entryway and dining room. Learn the "Clear, Clean, Contain (+ Celebrate!)" system that transforms these high-traffic areas from cluttered chaos to guest-ready gorgeous. In This Episod…

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Being Grateful for What We Have (or Don’t): Gratitude and Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #280 59:16

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It’s easy to get swept up and carried away by the excitement of the holiday season. But as we prepare for this busy time of family, fun, and celebration, let’s reflect on our feelings of gratitude and how they impact the way we accumulate, manage, and dispose of our stuff. In episode #280 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional org…

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Transfer, recall, repetition: what helps you learn at work 27:16

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What are the best ways to learn at work, and how can you make that new information stick? Understand the science of learning and how online courses and workshops can be designed to optimise motivation and opportunities to practise. Guests: Michelle Ockers, Founder and Chief Learning Strategist, Learning Uncut Ryan Jesson, cognitive scientist, Schoo…

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Menu Planning ~ "From 5PM Panic to Pizza Friday" E50 22:21

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Ep50 "From 5PM Panic to Pizza Friday (No Spreadsheets Required)" Stop staring into the fridge at 5PM wondering what to feed everyone! Julie & Janis are tackling menu planning—simple, doable, & realistic for actual busy people. No spreadsheets, no color coding, just a system that saves time, money, & your sanity. Everyday Menu Planning Basics: Start…

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Learn from the Past | Clutter on the Go | Default Capsule Wardrobes - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #279 57:10

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What did we do differently at times in our lives when we were less cluttered? What’s good advice for staying organized and decluttered while traveling? Is it still a “capsule wardrobe” if you just happen to wear only a small number of items? In episode #279 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter …

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Are you on the path to burnout? These are the red flags... 25:07

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New research has uncovered early warning signs of burnout that could help you get on top of it, before it goes too far. Learn strategies to identify these signs, recover from work stress and prevent burnout. Dr Ben Searle, organisational psychologist, consultant and researcher Luke Martin, Senior specialist and clinical spokesperson, Beyond Blue Fo…

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Magazine Moments ~ Preparing for Guests E49 23:07

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"Preparing for Guests (Yes, People DO Check Your Medicine Cabinet!)" It's Magazine Moments time! Janis & Julie review articles from TheSpruce.com about prepping your home for guests. From entryways to under-bed dust bunnies, here's how to make guests feel welcome without losing your sanity. Article 1: 7 Forgotten Spots to Declutter Before Guests Ar…

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Westpac work from home decision: what does it mean for you? 25:07

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A Westpac employee with parental responsibilities was recently awarded the right to work from home five days a week, by the Fair Work Commission. How might this decision affect business hiring practices, and the working conditions parents are allowed by their bosses in future? Guests: Dr Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of workplace and busi…

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Service Solutions: When Doing All the Work Yourself Is Too Much - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #278 59:10

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Decluttering and organizing is time-consuming, emotionally challenging, and sometimes physically demanding work. If you find that can’t get it all done yourself even with the help of family and friends, consider hiring service providers to assist with the toughest chores. In episode #278 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional orga…

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Kitchen Crusade Part 2 ~ The Deep Clean Ep48 13:35

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JJs Declutter Podcast - Episode 48: Kitchen Crusades Part 2 "The Deep Clean (Roll Up Your Sleeves Territory)" Welcome back, brave warriors! This is NOT your daily wipe-and-walk. This is question-your-life-choices territory where we tackle crumb colonies, sticky secrets behind the fridge, and that expired hoisin sauce from 2019 (why is it always hoi…

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Value Versus Values: How We Think About What Our Stuff Is Worth - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #277 1:02:26

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Our perceptions of the value of our stuff can cloud our judgment about what really supports the life we want to be living—and what doesn’t. But a focus on our values helps us ground our decluttering decisions in a better understanding of ourselves. In episode #277 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The C…

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How to fix loneliness at work 25:15

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Have you ever turned up to work and thought...where is everyone?! Empty offices and flexible work is part of the reason why so many people are experiencing work loneliness, but it's not the whole picture. We explore how organisations can diagnose work loneliness and build more connected workplaces. Guest: Connie Noonan Hadley, organisational psycho…

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Kitchen Crusades Part 1 ~ "The Routine Clean Ep47 (AKA: How to Keep Your Kitchen From Becoming a Biology Experiment)" 21:01

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Grab your dish gloves, friends! Julie & Janis tackle routine kitchen cleaning that keeps your kitchen functional without Pinterest-level perfection. Spoiler: Your sink has more bacteria than your toilet seat. The JJs 7-Step Kitchen Cleaning Routine Step 1: Declutter First Flat Surface Sweep with laundry basket Move appliances (yes, even the coffee …

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Top books for work and life 24:35

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Lisa is joined by Panio Gianopolous, co-founder and editorial director of the Next Big Idea Club, as they each nominate three non-fiction books related to work that have changed the way they work and live. Tune in to Radio National’s Top 100 Books countdown, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October from 1pm. Or catch up anytime on the ABC Listen app. …

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Book Club: ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life (Kolberg/Nadeau) - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #276 1:00:55

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People with ADHD often struggle to declutter and organize because of challenges with time management, planning, and executive function. ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life seeks to address these challenges with advice written specifically for an ADHD audience. In episode #276 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer an…

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From Grime To Shine: Your Complete Floor Cleaning Guide (E46) 27:30

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Welcome to the ultimate floor cleaning bootcamp! 🧹 Your hosts Janis and Julie are getting down and dirty (literally) as they tackle every type of flooring in your home ... from hardwood to carpet, tile to that fancy cork flooring your neighbor Susan won't stop Instagramming about. Discover why your floors are probably staging a quiet rebellion agai…

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Restructure and redundancy, with psychosocial safety 24:35

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How can reorganisations, restructures and redundancies be managed in a way that works for everyone? With obligations to manage psychosocial hazards now front of mind, this process has never been more important. Guests: Melinda Bell, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Melbourne Leonie Green, founder and consultant, Conscious Workplace Also check ou…

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From Chaotic Hiding Place to Peaceful Retreat: The Primary Bedroom - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #275 58:39

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The main bedroom should be a quiet, peaceful sanctuary where we recharge ourselves and enjoy intimate moments. But when clutter invades, visual distractions and mental noise can drain our energy and diminish the quality of our sleep. In episode #275 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in…

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Magazine Moments. All About Brooms! 26:16

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By Julie Weisgerber and Janis Kosmala

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More ABCs of Clutter: Another Alphabet of Organizing Suggestions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #274 56:04

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Clutter insinuates itself into every part of our lives: our space, our time, our emotions, our relationships. From boxes moldering in the Attic to the Zester lurking in a kitchen drawer, we must examine our lives to discard the stuff we no longer need, love, or use. In episode #274 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer …

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Should you bring your 'whole self' to work? 25:16

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There are lessons you can take from the careers of David Bowie and Oprah about identity and authenticity. Being “authentic” in your life and career is something we’re told to aspire to. But can that be taken too far? Dr Tomas, Chamorro- Premuzic, Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University, author, Don’t Be…

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Bathroom Battles ~ Let's Get It Clean! Ep44 15:57

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Welcome to the land of toothpaste fossils and mysterious soap scum rings! Julie and I (Janis) are tackling the grimiest, grungiest room in your house, and trust me, we're bringing the sparkle. What You'll Learn The Royal Treatment for Your Throne We're starting where nobody wants to but everybody needs to ... the toilet. We'll walk you through our …

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Try This: declutter your work from home space 14:00

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Need help organising your desk or kitchen table workspace? Get decluttering tips that will help clear your mind and your home. Guest: Amy Revell, decluttering expert For more on the psychology of decluttering, check out the All In the Mind episode, Is clutter making you feel bad?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Clutter Hacks: Five-minute Maintenance Habits to Make a Big Impact - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #273 56:29

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Clearing clutter is really two jobs: reducing the backlog of accumulated stuff and cultivating habits to keep the mess from getting worse. The more effectively you handle ongoing maintenance, the more energy you’ll have to devote to the backlog project. In episode #273 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of …

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Validation is a skill for work and life 25:07

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When you validate someone, it shows that you’re there, you get it and you care, even if you don't agree with their point of view. Learn the difference between validation and praise, and how you can use the former to strengthen relationships and build influence at work. Guest: Dr Caroline Fleck, licensed psychologist, corporate consultant and author…

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The Bedroom Clean-out You Actually Want to Do (Ep43) 20:13

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Your bedroom should be your retreat—not your laundry room, office, snack bar, or panic zone. Julie & Janis break down their step-by-step bedroom cleaning process with the JJ's Clean and Cozy Bedroom Checklist. From finding your pillow under 17 mismatched socks to creating a 5-minute nightly routine, this episode transforms bedroom overwhelm into sa…

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Creative-output Clutter | Learning to Live in Decluttered Space - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #272 1:00:59

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What are we supposed to do with art and craft projects after we’ve finished them? How can chronically cluttered people learn to be comfortable in a decluttered space? It’s time for another “Ask Us Anything” episode! In episode #272 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, a…

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The power of gossip at work 25:14

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Whether you approve of it or not, research shows gossip does have value within organisations, especially when it’s used positively. Learn how you can harness gossip to improve relationships and communication with colleagues. Guests: Amy Gallo, workplace expert and contributing editor, Harvard Business Review. Author, Getting Along: how to work with…

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Ep 42 ~ From Dust Bunnies to Deep Dives ~ 5 Types of Cleaning 15:58

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The 5 Types of Cleaning (And Why Your Social Life Depends on Knowing the Difference!) Welcome back to the JJs Declutter Podcast with your fairy godmothers of freshness, Julie and Janis! 🧚‍♀️✨ Think cleaning is just one boring category? Think again! We're breaking down the 5 types of cleaning that can save your time, sanity, and possibly your social…

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Clutter-friendly Ways to Give, Receive, Downsize, and Regift Gifts - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #271 57:46

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We often endow items we receive as gifts with a special status in our decluttering decision-making. But even gifts become clutter if we don’t love, need, or use them! In episode #271 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the complex issues of decluttering gifts …

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How to nail collaboration between generations 25:15

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Learn how to build co-operation rather than war, between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers. Instead of leaning on stereotypes, there are ways to work to the strengths of people in teams that include multiple generations. Guests: Megan Gerhardt, Professor at Farmer School of Business, Miami University and co-author of Gentelligence Florence…

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Ep 41 ~ Henny Penny and the Sky High Clutter 13:04

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Episode 41: Henny Penny & Sky High Clutter Episode Description Join Julie and Janis as they transform the classic tale of Henny Penny into a hilarious decluttering adventure! When panic meets piles and storage becomes dangerous, our feathered friends learn that the sky isn't falling—it's just buried under years of accumulated stuff. From expired co…