Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom Let Go, Simplify & Spark Joy with KonMari Consultant Stacy Lee (Ep 273)
Decluttering isn’t just about stuff, it’s about freedom. Certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee joins Deanna to share how letting go of clutter and guilt can spark joy, simplify your routines, and create intentional spaces that support the life you want.
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Resources Mentioned:
- Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room
- Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/273
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Clutter isn’t just about the stuff piling up in your home, it’s also about the guilt, resistance, and overwhelm tied to letting go. In this uplifting conversation, professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee shares how to apply the KonMari Method to simplify your home, mindset, and lifestyle.
We talk about why clutter makes us feel stuck, how small intentional steps can lead to big change, and how to reframe decluttering so it feels empowering instead of stressful. Stacy also shares inspiring client stories and practical ways to bring more joy into your everyday routines.
Whether you’re battling piles of clothes, drowning in kids’ artwork, or simply craving more peace in your daily life, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to create a clutter-free home you love.
We Cover:
- How to move past guilt and people-pleasing when letting go
- Why starting small makes decluttering stick
- Tips for creating a clutter-free home that lasts
- The power of gratitude and “functional joy”
- Real client transformations that prove simplifying is possible
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, this episode will give you the inspiration and tools you need to create a home (and a life) that truly sparks joy.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome + Fall is the perfect time to declutter 01:16 – Stacy’s journey to becoming a KonMari consultant 03:19 – Applying KonMari to both home + lifestyle 07:02 – Powerful client transformation stories 10:50 – Decluttering with kids and families 14:04 – Managing life transitions + letting go 18:50 – Embracing minimalism + finding joy 20:41 – Tackling guilt + sustainable decluttering 22:10 – Intentional living vs consumerism 27:39 – Practical decluttering tips you can start today 31:54 – Understanding “functional joy” + gratitude 36:57 – How tidying supercharges lifestyle + mindset 39:18 – Rapid-fire questions with Stacy
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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