
ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home & Life
Are you ready to take control of your home and your life? You are in the right place! Clutterbug shares home organizing tips, tricks and advice to help you kick clutter to the curb for good. This podcast is pure motivation and inspiration, with simple and real-life tips for improving your home and transforming your entire life. Cas provides her expertise as the host of HGTV’s Hot Mess House, through her YouTube channel Clutterbug, and in her best-selling books. Join Cas‘ top top-rated podcast to show you how to get rid of clutter, learn how to organize your home and simplify your life! Learn all about the Clutterbug™ Organizing styles @ http://clutterbug.com #Productivity #Motivation #ADHD
Latest episodes

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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 15min
Living in an Organized Space with ADHD – Jessica McCabe’s Update | Clutterbug Podcast # 280
Join Jessica McCabe, a New York Times bestselling author and creator of the YouTube channel How to ADHD, as she shares her journey from chaos to calm. Discover how clutter impacts mental health and relationships, and why traditional organizing methods often don't work for neurodivergent minds. Jessica's transformation reveals ADHD-friendly strategies that make organization achievable. Learn about the emotional toll of living in clutter, the concept of the 'ADHD tax,' and how practical systems can create a more enjoyable, stress-free home environment.

Jun 23, 2025 • 47min
How to Clean Your House When You Have ZERO Motivation | Clutterbug Podcast # 279
Feeling overwhelmed by a messy home? Discover practical strategies to ignite your motivation and tackle cleaning, even when energy is low. Learn about the psychology behind motivation, effective mindset shifts, and easy habits that create lasting results. Embrace the power of affirmations and mindful actions to transform your space without perfectionism. Plus, explore personalized organizing styles for sustainable success. Whether it's small steps or inspiring quotes, find the encouragement to start right now!

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Jun 16, 2025 • 41min
Shhh… This Feminine Energy Secret Will Transform Your Life | Clutterbug Podcast # 278
Discover the transformative power of feminine energy and how it complements masculine traits. Uncover the hidden costs of constantly being in 'doing' mode and explore practical steps to activate your softness and intuition. Learn to view home decorations and cleaning as sacred rituals that enhance emotional well-being. The speaker shares personal stories and mindset shifts that can help you embrace vulnerability and create a life filled with joy, support, and abundance. It's time to align with your true self!

Jun 9, 2025 • 49min
How to Stop Feeling like a Failure at Home | Clutterbug Podcast # 277
In this engaging discussion, Susan Heid, a parenting mentor and mom of four, shares insights on embracing progress over perfection in parenting and homemaking. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to feelings of inadequacy. Susan emphasizes the importance of acknowledging small victories and the surprising power of 'crappy wins.' Listeners are encouraged to abandon the pressure to conform to societal norms and instead focus on building confidence through action, fostering a more relaxed approach to home life.

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Jun 2, 2025 • 24min
Why You’re Too Busy to Have Fun (And How to Finally Fix It) | Clutterbug Podcast # 276
Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? This discussion emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize joy and plan fun activities just as we do our work tasks. Listeners are inspired to create summer bucket lists and embrace spontaneity despite busy schedules. A personal story illustrates the power of shared experiences with loved ones, proving that commitment to fun can lead to unforgettable memories. Learn practical tips for scheduling leisure and shifting focus from chores to cherished moments this summer!

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May 26, 2025 • 42min
Your House Shouldn’t Be a Part-Time Job: Here’s How to Make It Work for You | Clutterbug Podcast # 275
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Discover five simple steps to transform your home into a burnout-proof sanctuary. Learn how decluttering can alleviate emotional strain and create calmness. Hear practical strategies for efficient home management that fit into even the busiest of schedules. Embrace the concept of daily mini resets and labeled storage to maintain order with ease. Plus, find out how to personalize your space to enhance happiness and creativity. Make your home a place that works for you!

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May 19, 2025 • 32min
Life sucks sometimes, let's make it better! | Clutterbug Podcast # 274
Ever feel like happiness is always just out of reach? This discussion dives into the concept of 'destination addiction' and the hedonic treadmill, revealing how we often chase goals but remain unsatisfied. Discover how social media and society contribute to this cycle of wanting more, and learn about the emotional highs and lows tied to major milestones. It's a refreshing reminder to slow down, appreciate the present, and find joy in the life you already have.

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May 12, 2025 • 49min
Do you have ADHD or are you just OVERWHELMED? Expert Dr. Ari Tuckman Explains the Difference | Clutterbug Podcast # 273
In this discussion, Dr. Ari Tuckman, a psychologist and leading expert on adult ADHD, reveals how ADHD can impact focus and self-esteem. He shares insights from his book, highlighting the connection between clutter and overwhelm. Dr. Tuckman debunks medication myths, emphasizing it's a helpful tool, but not a cure. He encourages listeners to celebrate small wins and cultivate self-compassion. Whether diagnosed or just feeling lost in adulthood, this conversation offers validation, laughter, and practical strategies for navigating life's challenges.

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May 5, 2025 • 55min
You Don’t Need More Time - You Need Less Noise: Simplify with Courtney Carver | Clutterbug Podcast # 272
Courtney Carver, bestselling author of "Soulful Simplicity" and a key figure in the simplicity movement, discusses her transformative journey after an MS diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of decluttering not only physical spaces but also our calendars and minds. Courtney shares strategies for simplifying life, including Project 333, which encourages a minimalist wardrobe. With insights on setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, she inspires listeners to breathe easier and embrace a less overwhelming existence.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 40min
Tidy Home, Clear Mind: The Power of Decluttering for Mental Wellness | Clutterbug Podcast # 271
Have you ever torn your house apart looking for something that was exactly where it should have been? Or spent hours tidying, only to find the mess returned overnight? You’re not alone—and you’re not a failure.
In this episode, I dive deep into the powerful science behind clutter and how it impacts your brain, your stress levels, and even your physical health. Discover how decluttering isn’t just about a Pinterest-perfect home—it’s about rewiring your brain for clarity, calm, and joy.
You’ll learn:
Why clutter overwhelms your brain and saps your energy
How a tidy space can boost your focus, creativity, and sleep
Simple, science-backed tricks to master motivation and beat decision fatigue
How minimalism might be the mental freedom you’ve been craving
So grab a trash bag, hit play, and let’s declutter together—because your sanity is worth it.
Show Notes & Links:
Join the Take Your House Back Course (on sale now!)
https://www.takeyourhouseback.com/courses/take-your-house-back?ref=5bbd37
All Day Declutter Event – May 3rd
Be part of a community declutter day with real-time coaching and support from Cas, Dana, and Dawn.
Studies & Research Mentioned:
Visual Clutter Affects Brain Function
McMains & Kastner – Princeton Neuroscience Institute
https://www.princeton.edu/news/2011/01/13/too-much-information-study-shows-overload-affects-brain-function
Desk Clutter & Productivity
Same Princeton lab study – desk simulation showed 20% faster performance in tidy spaces
(See link above)
Clutter and Chronic Procrastination
Joseph Ferrari’s work on clutter and avoidance behavior
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph-Ferrari
Cortisol Levels in Cluttered Homes
UCLA “No Place Like Home” study (Saxbe & Repetti, 2010)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20384438/
15-Minute Tidy-Up and Anxiety Reduction
Study by Our Mental Health (Nov 2024)
https://www.ourmentalhealth.org
Clean Desks Boost Accuracy & Creativity
Colton Moulton (2015) – anecdotal reference, source not available
Implementation Intentions Increase Follow-Through
Gollwitzer & Sheeran (2006)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0065260106380050
Tools and Methods Mentioned:
20/20 Rule – The Minimalists
https://www.theminimalists.com/clutter/
Pomodoro (20/10 Timer Method)
https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique
Temptation Bundling – Katy Milkman
https://behavioralscientist.org/how-to-make-temptation-work-for-you/
Tag me on social media (@clutterbug_me) and share your wins!
Your progress might just inspire someone else to start closing the clutter tabs in their brain too.
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