Getting Your Home Organized with Janet Bernstein

About this episode

Regina Hess interviews Janet Bernstein about the benefits of professional organizing and how to manage clutter effectively.

Clutter doesn't just steal space, it steals time, energy, and peace of mind. In this episode, Regina sits down with Janet Bernstein of The Organizing Professionals to talk about what it really looks like to get help getting your home under control. They dig into how professional organizers can support everything from closet systems and everyday decluttering to major life transitions like downsizing, estate cleanouts, and moving. Janet shares how her team helps clients decide what stays, what goes, and even whether your favorite furniture will actually fit in the new place before the movers show up. They also get into one of the most emotional projects families avoid for years, organizing old photos, digitizing what matters, and making sure those memories don't end up dumped in a box someday. It's a practical conversation with a bigger point behind it: don't wait for retirement to start building a life that feels lighter, more intentional, and easier to live in. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Meet Janet Bernstein! 2:51 - Moving is a 'top-3' stressful event 6:18 - Helping people determine what will "fit" in the new home 11:31 - Pictures 17:02 - Where you can go to learn…

People in this episode

Host: Regina Hess

Guest: Janet Bernstein

Topics covered

• home organization
• professional organizing
• decluttering
• life transitions
• emotional projects
• intentional living

Keywords

• clutter
• home organization
• professional organizers
• downsizing
• estate cleanouts
• moving
• old photos
• digitizing memories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Organizing Professionals

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