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Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
Dana K White from ASlobComesClean.com shares reality-based cleaning, decluttering and organizing tips based on her own deslobification process. As she finds ways to keep her own home under control she shares cleaning, decluttering, and organizing strategies, that work in real life. And she's funny.
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Episodes
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
237: What “Counts” as Decluttering? Podcast
My people (whom I call my people because they tell me we think the same way) tend to have a lot of different “issues” that make getting started decluttering…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
236: Mindsets for Major Changes – Decluttering Progress in the New Year (Decade) Podcast
It’s not only a new year, but a new decade! With the excitement, are you ready and determined to declutter?? I’m talking about essential mindset changes that…
Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean235: Decluttering (Purposeful and Accidental) Storage Spaces Podcast
I love this episode! Maddy shares how she used my decluttering strategies to clear out her garage that was being used for storage! I love hearing about how she…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
234: What Happens After the Basic Habits are Under Control?
I’m answering this question: What do I do once the 28 Days steps are under control? I’m talking this week about how to keep going. Where do you focus your…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
233: The Pre-Christmas Purge Podcast
I’m sharing ideas for decluttering before the influx of Christmas! I asked YOU for your ideas for getting old stuff (toys, specifically) out before Christmas…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
232: Is Change Possible for “Us”? Podcast
I was already thinking about change after experiencing the HUGE difference in my home and in my stress-levels this Thanksgiving compared to ones I hosted…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
231: Helping Kids Declutter, Cleaning with Irregular Schedules & More
I’m so excited to be trying something new! I’m talking with Elizabeth about her unique cleaning and decluttering struggle points, and helping her with some…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
230: Dealing With Discouragement
Here in the U.S., the holidays officially start in one week with Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving often means you get together with family. Getting together with…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
229: Daily VS Decluttering Podcast
It’s a regular dilemma faced by the organizationally challenged: “When I keep up with the daily stuff, I don’t have time to declutter.” I dive into this issue…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
228: Decluttering My Schedule Podcast
I’ve been decluttering my schedule (the container that is my day) to make room for something I wanted to do. I’m sharing how I evaluate what to stop doing, how…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
227: Babies, Kids, Pets and Cleaning Podcast
I’m answering some questions you’ve asked about cleaning and organizing with kids and pets. How do I get ready for baby when I’m in the midst of deslobifying?…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
226: Energy Takers vs Energy Givers Podcast
Some basic tasks give me more energy than I usually realize they will, and some kinds of messes drain my energy more than others. Identifying and acknowledging…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
225: Organizing and Storing Kids Toys (and more) with Kristi Clover Podcast
I had such fun talking with my friend Kristi, author of (affiliate link) M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem Connect with Kristi at KristiClover.com. Sponsor: Go…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
224: Decision Fatigue Outside the House Affects the Inside of My House Podcast
The last few weeks, I’ve been feeling pulled along faster than I was ready to go by some projects outside my house. I saw a direct effect on the inside of my…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
223: Dealing With Stuff after the Death of a Loved One
I’ve been sharing about downsizing and helping older relatives declutter, and today I’m sharing some thoughts and our own processes from the final cleanout of…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
222: Basic Decor Principles to Help Keep Clutter at Bay with Tracy Steel
I’m talking to my friend Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life about basic design principles that can help someone like me feel more confident decorating my…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
221: Why Do Organizing Systems Work for Some People And Not for Others Podcast
Organizing systems that work great for some people fail miserably for others. I am generally one of the “others.” Through my deslobification process, I’ve…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
220: Downsizing – Cleaning Out The WHOLE House Podcast
Cleaning out a home where you or a loved one has lived for a long time isn’t fun. But it’s reality. As my family has recently experienced, the time does come…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
219: Helping Someone Downsize – the Beginning of the (Slow) Process Podcast
Well, this one was hard to title! Maybe because it’s such a hard thing to do! I’m talking about beginning the process of helping someone downsize. The goal is…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
218: Wishing Someone Would Declutter Podcast
We recently went through the whole process of dealing with my mother-in-law’s possessions after her death. I was grateful for the decluttering and downsizing…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
217: It’s Never Always All or Nothing Podcast
The All or Nothing Mentality doesn’t help! And it’s a great excuse for me to avoid doing things I should be doing. I’m talking about applying it to the small…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
216: The Free Time Delusion Podcast
Summer vacation is here! Along with a lack of routine come the delusions that I’ll have SO MUCH TIME to get things done! After many years of finding myself…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
215: Building Decluttering Momentum and Decluttering CHOPS Podcast
I’m talking about Decluttering Momentum, how and why to focus on building it, and the impact it will make once you feel it happening. Also, Decluttering Chops…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
214: Donation Hangups and Hesitations Podcast
Donating hangups are real. Things like: WHERE DO I PUT my Donate Boxes? And what about all the options for the very best ways to get rid of all the different…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
213: Big Tasks/Projects, Family Who Doesn’t Understand, and More Podcast
I’m answering some questions today: How can I get projects done (like spring garage clean out, etc.) when it seems like I can barely keep up? How do I handle…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
212: Managing the Home While Sick Podcast
I’m sharing the ways I’m coping with the house and keeping things running as well as I can during my recovery from my hysterectomy Sponsors: Right now during…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
211: Updates on How My Basic Strategies are Working Right Now
I’m sharing updates on how my basic strategies like daily dish doing, Laundry Day and such are going right now in my home. Some of these things I’ve now been…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
210: Teenagers and Young Adults and Cleaning and Clutter
Today, I’m talking about dealing with messy teenagers (some who live in rooms with not-so-messy siblings), adjusting chores as kids enter new life stages, and…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
209: My Fine (Blurry) Line Between Clutter and Décor Podcast
This week, I’m sharing my in-the-moment thoughts about having officially, FINALLY, actually decorated my living room. I painted the fireplace and everything!…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
208: Decluttering Q & A
I’m answering a few of the questions you asked over on Instagram recently. Questions like: How do you feel about “Normal People” using your strategies? How do…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
207: Building Family Traditions (So Life Doesn’t Get Away From You) with Jessica Smartt of Memory Making Mom
I’m talking with my friend Jessica today. She’s snarky and fun and excessively practical like me/us. I think you’ll like her and feel inspired to incorporate…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
206: Project-Related Clutter Podcast
I’m answering a question about project-related clutter. What do you do when there are various projects laying around?? Especially when they’re things you…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
205: Why Your Family Doesn’t Maintain Your Organizing Systems Podcast
I’ve had a lightbulb moment that will hopefully help explain how to make organizing systems work better for the whole family, not just for the one member who…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
204: Project Brain – The Good and the Bad Podcast
Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
203: Cleaning, Decluttering, Tidying, Straightening or Whatever You Want to Call It
Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
202: Letting People Into Your Home and In On Your Slob Secret
I’m answering questions about when it’s okay to let people into the house, how to know when you’re ready and your house is ready. I’m also talking about…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
201: Interview with My Husband Podcast
I’m interviewing my husband in this episode, asking him the questions sent in by you! This was fun, and he makes me laugh. I hope it’s helpful and encouraging…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
200: Defining “Easy” Podcast
Ever wonder why things that seem easy for others feel so difficult to you? I’m explaining a few things about this issue and answering questions about storing…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
199: Getting Others On Board Podcast
Want to get others on board in your deslobification process? I’m sharing the ways I’ve found that work, but also (and probably more importantly) the mindset…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
198: Q&A Chore Days & Lack of Progress Stress
I’m answering two of your questions in this podcast. 1) Since dishes and laundry have made such a huge impact, do you have any other tips or chore days that…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
197: The Decluttering Steps Are There When You Need Them Podcast
I recently had to work through a horribly overwhelming mess in my home. As I used my decluttering steps (which I personally use all the time with all kinds of…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
196: The Worst Decluttering Strategy EVER Podcast
Want to know the absolute worst decluttering strategy ever (for me)? I’m sharing it, and why it’s the worst (for me) and what I do instead. Sponsors: For a…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
195: Stop Cluttering Podcast
A big part of making real decluttering progress is stopping the flow of new stuff coming into the house. But what if that’s a habit? What if great deals and…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
194: Stop Stuff Shifting (And Actually Declutter) Podcast
Do you ever feel like you’ve been decluttering (and decluttering and decluttering) but have nothing to show for it? It’s very possible/probable that you’ve…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
193: How Much Christmas Can I Handle?
Like my Clutter Threshold, I have a Christmas Threshold! I’m talking about determining and then living within what I can handle during the holiday season…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
192: Experience Gifts Vs Stuff Gifts Podcast
I’m sharing ideas for experience-based gifts, and some things to consider when deciding to give them. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors! Sponsor: PrepDish!…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
191: Keep What You Want to Keep Podcast
Dread of getting rid of emotional stuff can be paralyzing and keep you from getting started decluttering. Don’t dread that. You can totally keep whatever you…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
190: Things I’m Thankful I Did (A While Back) Podcast
Last week, I shared things I’m thankful I did recently. Today, I’m sharing some long term thankfulness for things I did a long time ago. When I feel warm fuzzy…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
189: Things I’m Thankful I Did This Week Podcast
It’s Thanksgiving season here in the U.S., and being thankful is good. But today, I’m focusing my thankfulness a little differently. I’m talking about things…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
188: What About Cleaning and Decluttering?? (In the Midst of Life) Podcast
After talking about fitting in “real” life last week, I am talking this week about fitting cleaning and decluttering in around all that life I want to live…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
187: How I Do (Or Don’t) Do “It All” Podcast
This one is longer than usual. Feel free to listen at double speed! I’m answering a listener question about “how I do it all” and I’ve already thought of…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
186: Ten (More) Things Making Life Easier Podcast
A while back, I did an episode sharing things that were making life easier. I’m back with more. Yay for easier. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors! Robinhood…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
185: NOT Ready for Baby with Emily Thomas
If you have kids, did you gather (and gather and then gather some more) stuff to be ready for their arrival? Me too! If you don’t have kids, have you gathered…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
184: Automating Cleaning (the mental game) Podcast
Ever wish you could automate cleaning? You can’t, actually, but I’m sharing ways to set things in motion to make it feel a little more automatic. Thank you to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
183: Decluttering the Whole Messy House Podcast
When the entire house is messy, the thought of decluttering is overwhelming! What if there ISN’T a place for everything?? Is it okay to go with a “temporary”…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
182: Decluttering Toys Q&A Podcast
Decluttering toys can be stressful! I’m answering listener questions today and helping work through issues related to toy decluttering such as sentimentality…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
181: No Right (Or Wrong) Way to Declutter Podcast
There’s no right or wrong way to declutter. As long as you get stuff out, you’re winning. That’s what I’m talking about today, specifically how strategies to…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
180: Attachment or Attachment Issues Podcast
I’m answering a friend’s question about how to convince his wife to get rid of their wedding china that they almost never use. Spoiler Alert: I didn’t tell him…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
179: Instant Pot Ins and Outs and Q&A with Tiffany King Podcast
I had so much fun talking to Tiffany King this week. We discussed all things Instant Pot, and she answered almost all the questions many of you had submitted…
- Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean
178: Decluttering When Remodeling Podcast
I’m sharing about our home renovations this week, and what I’m doing to use this process to achieve maximum decluttering impact! There’s nothing like moving…