Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball 023: Expected Mess Vs. True Clutter - What's the Difference and How to Solve Them with Katy Wells
May 21, 2024
55:05
Confession: My house is VERY cluttered.
I have never been good at letting go of things. “I might need that someday!” “What about the grandkids? They’ll want to read that book!”
I’m always a little anxious and yet inspired when I talk to organizers and decluttering experts, and this conversation with Katy Wells will not disappoint!!
Her story was a huge surprise to me and made her all the more believable. Katy is super passionate about keeping a home that allows you to focus on what truly matters, and I love her sense of balance and reality as well.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- What clutter really is (and why we might not have heard about decluttering 30+ years ago)
- Women’s biggest clutter pain points (see if these rooms in your house have issues!)
- Why fixing the clutter problem is never as easy as “following a checklist”
- The 3 layers of clutter and challenges that come with the deeper layers (and no, that’s not physical layers as in the piles on your desk LOL!)
- How to teach kids to clean up, declutter, and start life with the right mindset about STUFF!
- A sneak preview of Katy’s brand new workshop in the #LifeSkillsNow summer camp, season 3!
- Why we can find beauty in our messes (a tear jerker!)
Resources We Mention for Clutter Management
- Katy's courses:
- Maximized Minimalist podcast
- Tips for organizing a kid-friendly kitchen
- Budget-friendly organization strategies
- Find Katy online
- Follow her on Instagram
- Kitchen Stewardship
- Kids Cook Real Food
- follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates
- YouTube shorts channel for HPH
- Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast
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