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Clutter Free Academy

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.

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#739
Tuesday · 22 min
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 m
#738
September 8 · 17 min
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 hones
#737
September 1 · 28 min
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
#736
August 25 · 30 min
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 Gregor
#735
August 18 · 28 min
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 wh
#734
August 11 · 35 min
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 c
#733
August 5 · 26 min
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 Pe
#732
July 29 · 15 min
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 hav
#731
July 23 · 20 min
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
#730
July 14 · 30 min
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 t
#729
July 7 · 24 min
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 Cl
#728
July 4 · 30 min
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
#727
June 23 · 31 min
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
#726
June 16 · 15 min
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
#725
June 10 · 31 min
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
#724
June 2 · 25 min
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 episo
#723
May 26 · 17 min
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 pe
#722
May 23 · 25 min
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
#721
May 17 · 30 min
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 eve
#720
May 7 · 28 min
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

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