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Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

By: Deanna Yates | Professional Organizer Decluttering Coach Wannabe Minimalist
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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 a home that feels calm, welcoming, and easy to manage, this show is for you. It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, freedom, and finding space for what truly matters to you.All rights reserved. Personal Development Personal Success
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  • The Paper Clutter System That Took Me From 6 Piles to Zero (Ep 312)

    The Paper Clutter System That Took Me From 6 Piles to Zero (Ep 312)
    Jun 3 2026
    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 the exact system I use to keep paper from taking over, including what to do with everything that comes in, how to handle the stuff that's been piling up for months, and two bonus sections for the things nobody talks about: your kids' school papers and the one document organizer every family needs. In this episode you'll learn: Why paper piles keep coming back (it's not what you think) The Paper JAM System: three categories, every piece of paper, no exceptions How to set up a weekly processing routine that takes under 30 minutes The landing spot rule that stops paper from spreading during the week A simple system for kids' artwork and school papers that doesn't require keeping everything What an Emergency Binder is and the one document it cannot be missing Mentioned in this episode: Catalog Choice (opt out of paper catalogs for free) Digitized in a Day (go fully paperless) Episode 310: Your Phone Has 10,000 Photos Episode 314: Digital Declutter Ep 232: How Simplifying Your Home Can Improve Your Finances with Jill Sirianni Ep 174 Learning How To Spend Guilt-Free in a Clutter Free Home with Alli Williams Ep 243: Declutter Your Finances: Breaking Free from the Debt Cycle Without Budgeting Burnout with Germaine Foley Ep 260: Simplify Your Family Budget: The 5-Account System That Changes Everything with Brittany Flammer If this episode resonated with you, share it with one person who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you have two minutes, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts makes a real difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Sneaky Clutter: Paper Invasion 01:47 Understanding the Paper Pile Problem 06:55 The Paper Jam System: Sorting Made Easy 16:26 Establishing a Weekly Processing Routine 23:16 Managing Kids' School Papers 27:18 Creating an Emergency Binder 30:16 Going Digital: The Future of Paper Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Why Your Schedule Will Never Work Until You Fix Your Home with Lori Oberbroeckling (Ep 311)

    Why Your Schedule Will Never Work Until You Fix Your Home with Lori Oberbroeckling (Ep 311)
    May 27 2026
    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 to Supermom Summer Camp⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the transcripts and more at wannabeclutterfree.com/311⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Lori: ⁠Secrets of Supermom Website⁠ Secrets of Supermom Instagram Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Effortless Home: DAILY Edition - 5 Steps to Run Your Home Like Magic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** You bought the planner. You made the schedule. You had a whole plan. And then a super busy day happened. Sound familiar? This week Deanna sits down with Lori Oberbroeckling, a working mom of four, corporate project management leader, and host of the Secrets of Supermom Show. Lori has spent years helping busy, ambitious moms figure out why their best systems keep falling apart. Spoiler: it is almost never the plan. In this episode, Lori introduces her framework of energy bleeds, energy blocks, and energy boosts, and explains why your home environment plays a much bigger role in your daily productivity than most time management advice will ever admit. When your physical space is draining you before you even start your to-do list, even a perfect schedule cannot save you. Lori also shares the moment she and Deanna both recognized in themselves: we think we need a better planner, when really we need more energy boosts built into our days first. If you have ever felt like you are doing all the right things and still ending every day depleted, this episode is going to reframe everything. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Why a cluttered, chaotic home is an energy bleed that quietly tanks your whole day How to do a simple time and energy audit to figure out where your energy is actually going What to do when you hate a task but still have to do it Why routines fall apart and the one question to ask before you try to build one The small change that helped Lori's family of six stop tripping over shoes How to get your family actually on board with new home routines TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Lori Oberbroeckling 03:05 Why home environment matters to your schedule 08:25 Energy bleeds, blocks, and boosts explained 10:01 What to do when you have to do an energy bleed task 16:18 How to find your energy boosts when you do not know what they are 20:24 Flying trapeze and other energy boost revelations 21:32 Why routines fall apart and how to build ones that stick 24:11 Small changes that create big impact for the whole family 26:58 Getting family buy-in with carrots, not sticks 29:28 Why the planner is not the problem 32:27 Where to start when everything feels out of control 34:26 Rapid fire: what clutter free means, what is making Lori happy, and one takeaway **************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • How to Declutter Thousands of Photos Without Losing Your Mind (Wannabe Clutter Free Ep 310)

    How to Declutter Thousands of Photos Without Losing Your Mind (Wannabe Clutter Free Ep 310)
    May 20 2026
    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, Maintain), the two specific starting points that build momentum without making any hard decisions, and the triple backup system that means you’ll never lose a photo again. In this episode you’ll learn: Why photo clutter is an emotional problem, not a storage problem The three-phase framework: Declutter, Organize, Maintain The burst photos trick that eliminates hundreds of photos in 20 minutes The calendar method for going through your entire catalog one day at a time The triple backup system that keeps your photos safe forever Resources mentioned: Snag Photo Freedom Formula ($37) ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @WannabeClutterFree⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Episode 304: The 15-Minute Declutter Method⁠⁠⁠ This episode is Part 5 of a series. Start with Episode 304 if you haven’t already. Next episode: The Paper Clutter System That Took Me From 6 Piles to Zero If this episode resonated with you, share it with one person who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you have two minutes, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts makes a real difference. TIMESTAMPS 02:03 The Invisible Weight of Digital Clutter 04:56 Understanding the Emotional Impact of Photo Clutter' 07:30 Framework for Organizing Photos 09:54 Three Phases of Photo Management 12:31 Practical Tips for Decluttering Photos 15:41 Maintaining Your Photo Organization 18:24 Quick Wins for Photo Organization 20:45The Calendar Method for Photo Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
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