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Living Clutter Free Forever - decluttering tips,home organizing, minimalist living

Caroline Thor - Professional Organizer - KonMari® Consultant

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If you're a busy woman, who feels overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home, and you know it's time to declutter, but you just don't know where to start, then this podcast is for you. As a trained KonMari® Consultant I'll be sharing tips and tricks on how to declutter using the KonMari Method®, and just as importantly, how to maintain it. I will also share some personal insights which I'm sure you'll relate to. Sometimes it might feel like I am a fly on the wall in your home! Believe m ...
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👉 For a bit of extra support grab my free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart HERE Discover how parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) led me to a new, more realistic approach to decluttering, organizing my home, and letting go of perfectionism — lessons every overwhelmed parent can use. Have you ever felt like you're failing because …
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You’ve tried to declutter before. You know what to do. But the moment you start... you freeze. Sound familiar? You’re not lazy. You’re not messy. You’re protecting yourself. In this episode, I’m digging into why clutter can feel impossible to let go of — especially if you’ve experienced trauma. Because it’s not just about mess. It’s about memory. I…
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What if letting go of clutter could give you more than just a tidy home? Have you ever gone on holiday and thought, Why can’t my house feel this calm and clear all the time? In this episode, I’m chatting with Melissa Pruitt—an online entrepreneur who spent a year travelling full-time, taking with her only what could fit in the car she shared with h…
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Check out the Clutter Breakthrough Transformation—details below! You know that feeling when you've tidied, organized, maybe even KonMari’d the whole house… and two weeks later, it’s like you never even touched it? Yeah. Me too. And honestly? It’s not your fault. In this week’s episode of Living Clutter Free Forever, I’m calling out the cycle so man…
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Is your house full of piles of papers, forms, and reports… but you can never find the one you need when it matters? You're not alone. In this final episode of the mini-series for World Autism Acceptance Month, I’m talking about one of the biggest sources of stress for parents of autistic children — paperwork. From IEPs and school communication to t…
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Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025 If you’re the one carrying the full mental load of managing your home, caring for your autistic child, and trying to keep everything tidy — you are not alone. And you’re not meant to do it all. In this episode, I’m diving into how to get the wh…
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Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025 Decluttering is hard for so many kids — but for autistic children, it can feel downright impossible. That’s because what looks like “just stuff” to us often holds comfort, predictability, and emotional meaning for them. In this episode, we’re t…
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Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025 For many autistic children, transitions — even the small everyday ones — can feel overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. And when a bigger change comes along, like moving house or changing schools, it can completely throw them off. In this ep…
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Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025 If your mornings feel chaotic, transitions are a daily battle, or your autistic child struggles with unexpected changes — you are not alone. And the good news? You can create gentle, flexible routines that actually support your child and reduce…
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Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025 Did you know that clutter can actually increase sensory overwhelm and anxiety for autistic children — even when they don’t seem bothered by it? In this first episode of my special series for World Autism Acceptance Month, I’m exploring how our …
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Spring is here, and with it comes the urge to refresh, reset, and clean. But let’s be real—spring cleaning is a nightmare when your home is full of clutter. How many times have you tried to clean, only to waste time moving piles of stuff from one spot to another? Scrubbing around clutter isn’t cleaning—it’s just rearranging the mess. I’ve been ther…
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Drowning in digital photos? Lost in a sea of print photos? If you’ve ever spent way too long searching for that one special picture—or worse, feared losing your family memories forever—this episode is for you. Photo clutter is real. Thousands of digital photos scattered across devices. Boxes of print photos stuffed in drawers. It’s overwhelming, an…
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What if you had to step away from running your home for an entire week? Would everything fall apart—or keep running smoothly? I just spent a full week in bed with the flu, completely unable to do anything. No tidying, no cooking, no keeping up with daily life. And yet, my home didn’t descend into chaos. Laundry got done, meals were made, and everyt…
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Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos at home? Let me, Caroline Thor, guide you through an eye-opening journey toward a clutter-free, peaceful living space by embracing a powerful mindset shift—Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory. Imagine releasing the weight of social pressures and perfectionism to create a home that truly feels like yours. In this episode of…
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Does your child struggle to keep their space tidy? Do you feel like you’re constantly nagging, yet nothing changes? You're not alone. Kids with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits often find home organization overwhelming. Executive dysfunction, out-of-sight-out-of-mind tendencies, and clutter blindness make traditional decluttering and tidying st…
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Struggling with clutter conflicts in your relationship? You're not alone. One of you loves a clutter-free home, while the other can’t let go of anything ‘just in case.’ One partner thrives on tidiness, the other leaves things out as reminders. Sound familiar? Clutter is more than just stuff—it’s about habits, emotions, and sometimes even power stru…
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Why Does Decision Fatigue Stop Your Progress? Ever stared at a messy drawer, ready to declutter, only to feel completely overwhelmed and shut it again? You’re not alone. Decision fatigue is real, and it’s stealing your motivation to create the clutter-free home you want. Every time you hesitate over what to keep, where things should go, or whether …
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Is sentimental clutter holding you back? Do you have boxes of keepsakes you just can't let go of? Ever feel like every item has a memory, and getting rid of it feels impossible? Here’s the truth: sentimental clutter weighs more than just physical space—it holds emotional weight too. And while those items might spark memories, they can also keep you…
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What if you had to leave your home in minutes? Would you know what to grab? Could you even find it? We never want to think about emergencies, but being prepared is life-changing—and decluttering is your first step. In this episode of Living Clutter Free Forever, I’ll share three powerful strategies to help you safeguard what matters most. This isn’…
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How do you navigate a cluttered world when you can’t see it? It’s a question most of us never consider. But for Sarah Miloudi, a blind KonMari consultant, it’s a daily reality—and she’s thriving. In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Sarah to uncover her unique perspective on decluttering, tidying, and creating a clutter-…
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Are your resolutions already slipping? Does clutter still feel like it’s winning? I get it. We all start the year with big plans. Declutter the house. Organize the chaos. Finally create that clutter-free home we dream of. But by week two, overwhelm creeps back in, and those goals? They feel impossible. This week on the Living Clutter Free Forever p…
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Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Wondering how to turn chaos into calm? It’s time to tackle the mess, reclaim your space, and start the year with purpose! ✨ In my latest podcast episode, I’m diving into how you can declutter with energy and intention to create a home that sparks joy and supports the life you want. Here’s the truth: clutter isn’t jus…
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Have you ever felt like mental clutter is holding you back from achieving your dream of a clutter-free home? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by perfectionism, guilt, or just not knowing where to start? You’re not alone—and I’ve been there too. In this episode, I dive into the real reason so many of us struggle to declutter and organize: our mindse…
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🎄 It’s Christmas Eve, and I know you’re probably juggling a million things—wrapping presents, hosting, or just trying to catch your breath. But let me ask you this: What if you could start 2025 feeling calm, in control, and clutter-free? We all dream of a home that feels light, peaceful, and supports the life we want. But here’s the truth: clutter …
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Are you ready to unlock the wealth you deserve? Manifestation and decluttering aren’t just buzzwords. They’re powerful tools that can transform your life—and yes, your bank account. In today’s episode of Living Clutter Free Forever, I’m joined by Sarah Mac, a creative brand strategist and money mentor, as she shares how decluttering your space and …
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Imagine navigating the ups and downs of organizing without sight—how would you arrange your life and maintain harmony amidst chaos? Walt, a blind father with retinitis pigmentosa, shares his remarkable journey and the unique strategies he uses to manage his household with his wife and their two young children, including one on the autism spectrum. …
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Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and the mental load of managing your home? You’re not alone. Keeping your space organized while juggling life, family, and everything else can feel impossible. But what if I told you there’s a way to make decluttering easier—and maybe even enjoyable? In this week’s episode of Living Clutter Free Forever, we’re diving …
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Does the holiday season feel more chaotic than cheerful? Are you drowning in clutter, overwhelm, and endless gift lists? The holidays should bring peace and joy, but for so many of us, they come wrapped in stress. Between tidying the house, managing family expectations, and juggling countless commitments, it’s easy to feel like the season owns you.…
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Grab you FREE copy of The 15 Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide HERE! Does organizing feel like an endless battle in your home? Are you tired of shuffling items from one spot to another, only to find that things never seem to stay where they belong? In this episode, I’m diving into how decluttering can help you find a true home for every item in your…
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Are you feeling the weight of holiday overwhelm creeping in? The endless tidying, organizing, and that mental load of trying to make everything "just right"? If so, you’re not alone. As women, we’re often carrying the expectation to create the perfect holiday experience—for everyone else. But what if I told you that a clutter-free home isn’t just a…
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Ever felt like planning your day is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle—only for someone to take away half the pieces just as you’re almost done? Now imagine doing that every. single. day. In this episode, I’m diving into the whirlwind reality of parenting neurodivergent kids with ADHD, autism, and PDA. The clutter, the chaos, the constant re-shu…
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Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to meet the queen of tidying, Marie Kondo, in person? I’ll give you a hint: it’s not just about folding clothes! In this week’s podcast, I’m sharing three powerful lessons I learned from my recent trip to London, where I got to meet Marie Kondo herself. It was an experience that went far beyond just decl…
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How do you keep a house tidy with ADHD? If you’re dealing with constant clutter, overwhelm, and the struggle to keep your home in check, I get it. It’s a challenge for anyone—but add ADHD into the mix, and things can feel downright impossible. But here’s the thing: It’s NOT. You can have a tidy, organized home—without losing your sanity. And this w…
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Is your digital clutter running your life? Feeling overwhelmed every time you open your email or scroll through your phone? It’s time to change that. In this episode, I’m joined by Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer, and we’re here to help you take control of your digital chaos—even if ADHD is part of the picture. We’ll dive deep into di…
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Are you bringing home new responsibilities? Maybe it's a new baby, pet, or even starting a new hobby. You’ve got all this stuff coming in, and it's exciting—but also overwhelming, right? How do you manage the chaos without drowning in clutter? How do you stay organized when life throws in more than you planned for? In my latest podcast episode, ‘Br…
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Ever wondered how a clutter-free home could transform your life? Join me, Caroline Thor, along with my special guest, Masha Goins, as we discuss the remarkable impact of decluttering even the busiest households. Masha, an online business coach and mother of two, shares her personal journey from chaos to order with the help of my course, "Clutter Fr…
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Is your closet ready for fall? Or is it feeling a little... chaotic? The seasonal switch from summer to fall can be overwhelming, especially when you're already juggling work, family, and everything in between. But what if I told you that decluttering your wardrobe now could save you time, reduce stress, and even make getting dressed each morning a…
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Overwhelmed, Under-Supported, and Resentful? SIGN UP FOR MY FREE WORKSHOP 'Family Clutter Reset: 5 Tricks to Get Everyone Tidying (and Loving It!)' HERE Ever feel like you're the only one holding it all together? Like the clutter, mess, and chaos are piling up while everyone else is oblivious? If you're nodding along, you're not alone. The daily gr…
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🚨 Ever find yourself scrambling to tidy up when guests are on their way? Tossing clutter into closets, shutting doors to hide the mess, and hoping no one peeks inside? Been there! But what if I told you there's a way to never panic tidy again? That's exactly what I’m diving into on this week’s episode of ‘Living Clutter-Free Forever’: “No More Pani…
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Overwhelmed by all the summer clutter that’s piled up? Ready to embrace autumn with a fresh start? Summer’s been a blast, but let’s be real—it's also left behind a ton of vacation souvenirs, beach gear, and outdoor toys that are now just clutter in your home. The shift to autumn is the perfect time to take control and clear the overwhelm. In the la…
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Is your home causing you stress? Does the clutter feel like it’s taking over, making it impossible to relax? We’ve all been there. The overwhelm of organizing and tidying up can feel like too much to handle, especially when you’re juggling everything else life throws your way. But what if I told you there’s a simple solution? A way to declutter and…
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Back-to-school season can be a whirlwind of stress, clutter, and last-minute chaos. Does the thought of getting your kids ready for the new school year leave you feeling overwhelmed? I get it, and I’m here to help. In the latest episode of Living Clutter Free Forever, I’m breaking down 5 easy steps to get your family organized and make the transiti…
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Is your home causing you stress? Does the clutter around you ever spark tension in your relationships? You're not alone. Clutter doesn’t just fill your space—it fills your mind and can create overwhelm. It can strain your relationship with your partner, kids, and even yourself. When we’re surrounded by clutter, it’s easy to feel frustrated, irritab…
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Why does the clutter come back? You've decluttered, organized, and set up systems, yet six months later, it's all back. Sound familiar? I know what your struggles are. I've been where you are, and that's why I've made today's episode. In my membership, Clutter Free Collective, we're always working on habit changes to keep clutter at bay. But for mo…
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Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Today, we're diving into something a bit different from our usual talks about decluttering and organizing. We're going to tackle how to transform your home in just a week. Yes, you heard that right! Seven days to a clutter-free, organized space. Wondering if you can actually achieve a tidy home in such a short time? …
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Ever feel overwhelmed by clutter? Is organizing your home a constant battle? What if you could transform your space into a peaceful sanctuary with just three simple steps? This week, I'm diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: mindful decluttering. I’ve discovered that a mindful approach to decluttering and organizing can create a harmonious …
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Is your home a clutter magnet? Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by the mess? I get it. I'm Caroline Thor, a professional organizer, KonMari consultant, teacher, and mum of three. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to carve out time for yourself amidst the chaos of everyday life. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be this way. If you have …
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Ever wonder how to let go of cherished items without feeling regret? Join me, Caroline Thor, to find out how to declutter sentimental belongings. Feeling overwhelmed by emotional attachment? I totally get it. In this episode of the Living Clutter-Free Forever podcast, you'll learn five easy steps to tackle this tough task. It all starts with settin…
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Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and a chaotic living space? Does it seem like the clutter in your home mirrors the clutter in your mind? It's time to take control. In my latest podcast episode, "Declutter Your Mind! How to Achieve Mental Clarity and Focus," I'm diving deep into the art of mental and physical organization. Join me and our…
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Ever felt overwhelmed packing for a family vacation? Wondering how to keep everyone happy and organized on the go? Join me, Caroline Thor, and I'll guide you through a simple, stress-free packing process that turns chaos into bliss. The Problem- packing for a family holiday can be a nightmare. It's easy to feel buried under the clutter and stress o…
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