The Declutter Hub Podcast

Does the state of your teenager's bedroom leave you feeling frustrated and at a loss for what to do? Are you tired of the endless battles over mess and clutter in their personal space? What if there was a way to encourage tidiness without constant conflict and nagging? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://declutterhub.com/429 In this episode, Ingrid and Lesley tackle one of the most common parenting challenges: the perpetually messy teenage bedroom. They reveal why this issue is about so much more than just untidiness, exploring the psychology behind why teens resist keeping their rooms organised and offering practical strategies that actually work. Ingrid and Lesley share their personal experiences and professional insights to help you understand that your teenager's bedroom mess isn't simply laziness or defiance. It's often tied to their need for autonomy, their developing identity, and the overwhelming pressures they face from school, friendships, and growing up. The hosts explain how to navigate this delicate territory whilst maintaining respect for your teen's only truly private space, all whilst setting appropriate boundaries that work for the whole household. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering. Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/ Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected] Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you just don't have time to declutter, but your space is starting to overwhelm you? What if you could make a visible difference to your home in just five minutes? Could completing ten quick tasks in an hour completely reset your space and give you that fresh start you've been craving? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://declutterhub.com/427 In this episode, hosts Ingrid and Lesley reveal their brilliant strategy for tackling decluttering when time is tight. They've designed ten quick decluttering tasks that follow a natural flow through your home, so you can either grab five minutes here and there to tick off one task, or dedicate an hour to complete the entire circuit and achieve a satisfying whole-house reset. These aren't just random tasks plucked from thin air. Ingrid and Lesley have carefully curated activities that genuinely make a difference to how your space looks and feels, starting from your donation station and moving through your car, hallway, kitchen, living room, and even your digital spaces. They share practical tips on creating systems that work, like establishing a proper umbrella home base and implementing pen recycling schemes. You'll discover why certain drawers are easier wins than others, and learn clever strategies for managing the endless accumulation of kitchen pens and digital clutter that quietly builds up in your camera roll and email inbox. Throughout the episode, the hosts keep things realistic and achievable. They acknowledge that perfection isn't the goal, progress is. Whether you're a busy parent, a working professional, or simply someone who feels overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering, these bite-sized tasks offer a manageable entry point. The beauty of this approach is its flexibility. Grab a single five-minute slot whilst the kettle boils, or block out an hour on the weekend for a complete home refresh. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering. Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/ Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected] Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you stuck in a decluttering loop, endlessly moving items from pile to pile without anything actually leaving your home? Do you find yourself creating "maybe" piles that sit there for weeks, gathering dust and guilt in equal measure? What if the secret to confident decluttering isn't about being ruthless, but about making clear decisions with the skills you have right now? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://declutterhub.com/425 In this episode, Ingrid and Lesley tackle one of the biggest obstacles that keeps people from making real progress with decluttering. They'll show you why "maybe" is actually procrastination in disguise and share their practical approach to making decisions you can trust, even when you're not feeling entirely confident about letting go. The hosts challenge the popular "if in doubt, throw it out" advice, explaining why it can be counterproductive for many people who are still building their decluttering muscles. Instead, they introduce their alternative philosophy and reveal when temporary maybes are actually helpful versus when they're just keeping you stuck in clutter limbo. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering. Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/ Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected] Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is your freezer a black hole where food goes to be forgotten? What if you could turn it into a money-saving, waste-busting powerhouse that makes cooking easier? Could freezing more food, not less, actually be the key to decluttering your kitchen and simplifying your life? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://declutterhub.com/421 In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Kate Hall, best-selling author and food waste expert, to explore how the freezer can become your secret weapon for organisation and sustainability. Kate shares her innovative Full Freezer Method, revealing how freezing surplus ingredients rather than just batch-cooked meals can help you cut food waste, save money, and cook more flexibly without rigid meal planning. Kate's journey began during financial pressure on maternity leave when she discovered that her freezer could help her "press pause" on ingredients and cook according to her needs rather than following predetermined plans. This approach proved especially valuable for Kate, who finds meal planning difficult due to demand avoidance. Her method challenges conventional wisdom by encouraging you to fill your freezer strategically rather than keeping it half-empty. Throughout the conversation, Kate walks listeners through her 5C freezer clear-down system: Clear out, Capture (including photos via her iOS app), Categorize, Contain, and Consume using her "eat, delete, repeat" approach. This practical framework transforms freezer chaos into an organised system that actually works with your lifestyle rather than against it. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering. Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/ Support - if you want signposting in the right direction [email protected] Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices