The Art of Decluttering

*Trigger warning - this episode covers topics including homelessness, fleeing or living in crisis, foster care, domestic violence*After chatting about Sanitary Products earlier in the week, Kirsty and Amy then had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful Rochelle Courtenay CEO of Share the Dignity. Be inspired as she shares the story of how this amazing charity was started. Have you heard about the It's in the Bag Campaign and wondered where it came from? Make sure you tune in to find out! Have your tissues ready as you listen to this incredibly passionate CEO who is a true champion for women and their dignity.In this episode we:● Share about the impact COVID has had on homelessness and Share the Dignity;● Highlight the horrendous conditions of period poverty and what we can do to help;● Challenge you to jump on board and join the It's in the Bag Campaign;● Learn what to (and what not to) include when making up your bag;● Encourage you to take action and have a conversation;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Share the Dignity Website● Share the Dignity Facebook Page● Share the Dignity Instagram● It's in the Bag Campaign● Donate to Share the Dignity● Dignity Vending Machines● Drives and Collections● FAQs● Sanitary Products EpisodeDon't forget to use a yellow ribbon for a teen bag and purple ribbon for a mum & bub bagThank you so much to Rochelle for taking the time to chat with us.Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Disclaimer - this week the theme covers all things period related. If you feel this topic is not for you then tune in next week instead.*Join us this week as Kirsty and Amy chat about intentionalism when it comes to sanitary products. Remember that experience of rummaging through the bottom of your handbag/drawer/coat pocket hoping to find that random tampon or pad that you desperately need? Just imagine how incredible it could be to be able to access exactly what you need when you need it. Pop in those earbuds/headphones and take in all of the amazing yet practical tips to get more organised.In this episode we:● Encourage you to be more intentional with your purchases;● Highlight that by being organised you can save money;● Discuss the reusable options available that help reduce the clutter in your home;● Suggest you donate or pass along your sanitary items if you switch products;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Share the Dignity● It's in the bag campaign● Review time! Do you drive a red car?? If the answer is yes then it's your to leave us a review on Facebook or in your fav podcast appThank you to 'My name is Jane' for your review!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast Amy and Kirsty discuss the relationship between sleep and clutter. They share some findings from clinical research and a few of their own client experiences about how decluttering positively impacts our sleep. The girls have some great tips in this episode that you will not want to miss! So grab a cuppa and get ready to clear the clutter and enjoy better sleep.In this episode we:● Share our passion for creating restful sanctuaries for our clients;● Explain the importance of having a decluttered bedroom;● Highlight the link between clutter and quality of sleep;● Learn some tricks that Amy uses to help her sleep;● Encourage you that it is possible to have a peaceful sanctuary in your home too!;● And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● New York St Lawrence University Sleep Study● Blog from Organised Interiors● Article with quote by David Daniel Kennedy● Mandy Hose She Knows Sleep Consultant● Richard Fidler● Review time! This week if you like to listen to us as you drift off to sleep then its your turn to leave us a review on Facebook or in your fav podcast appBig thanks to Mandy Hose from Mandy Hose She Knows for her amazing wisdom and advice!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you catch Amy and Kirsty on morning TV last week?! They appeared on Today Extra on Channel 9 in Sydney. Their interview got cut a little short leaving viewers wanting more, so they decided to take matters into their own hands to complete the interview by interviewing each other! Tune in this week as the girls share all of their amazing wisdom and clever tips along with the usual laughs and giggles... Also don't forget to please send us your questions - Kirsty and Amy can't wait to see what you all want to know!In this episode we:● Explain the importance of having an organised routine in your life;● Share our key steps for how to get started with decluttering;● Highlight our top tips for having an organised and decluttered workspace at home;● Reveal our approach to decluttering your wardrobe;● Encourage you to join our 5 Day wardrobe declutter challenge;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Today Extra clip on Facebook● Article '5 Tips For Decluttering Your Work-From-Home Space'● Head over to our Facebook Community to check out Amy's facebook live● Further Back in Time for Dinner watch it here on iview● Send your questions to hello@theartofdecluttering.com.au● Wardrobe Declutter Challenge● Review time! If your favourite colour is purple its your turn to leave us a review on Facebook or in your fav podcast appThanks to Erin M G for your beautiful podcast review!Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a 'gunna' (going to get to) pile or piles? Those items that you want to sell but aren't quite sure where to start? Well then this episode is for you! Pop in those earbuds/airpods/headphones and soak up all the wisdom that Kirsty and Amy have to share about all things online selling. Despite the absence of their love, love, love for it, there are many gems to take away this week. Don't forget to head on over to our Facebook Community and share the biggest sized or highest priced item you have ever sold.In this episode we:● Challenge you to outsource your online selling;● Identify the many hurdles and challenges associated with selling items online;● Highlight that when you book an in home session with Kirsty or Amy they will take your donations away for you;● Encourage you to use our Facebook Community for accountability and motivation;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● If you do pilates it's your turn to give us a review this week!● Simple Safe & Successful Online Selling Course● eBay● Gumtree● Facebook MarketplaceThanks to nashvilleneedsyou for you review!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is thanks to our Facebook Community. Tune in as Kirsty and Amy discuss their guidelines for creating a functional wardrobe, with more of a focus on kids wardrobes. As always enjoy a laugh as the girls give their helpful tips and share differing opinions!In this episode we:● Discover the many factors involved in how much clothing you need;● Identify the impact your washing/laundry routine has on your wardrobe;● Highlight kids wardrobes● Encourage you to use natural limits when organising;● Remind you it always helps to declutter;● Find out if there really is a magic number;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Wardrobe Challenge● How to find the podcast on the website● Romper room clip● Check out our Facebook Community group for the itemised lists mentioned in this episodeSpecial mention to Stephanie R for becoming our newest patreon member!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is one our Northern hemisphere listeners have been waiting for! Enjoy having a giggle along with Kirsty and Amy as they share your experiences and a few of their own about getting Lost in Translation, all the while hopefully bringing some clarity to your confusion. This is a funny one so be prepared for much laughter!!In this episode we:● Attempt to translate some confusing Australian terms into American and British English● Encourage you to ask questions and make suggestions in our Facebook community;● Learn what Amy keeps in her boot;● Remind you that you can book a virtual session with Amy or KirstyThings mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Links for American/Australian glossary websites https://www.fionalake.com.au/info/translations/australian-american-words , https://www.aussieontheroad.com/lost-in-translation/● To book a virtual session email hello@theartofdecluttering.com.auBig thanks to Nina for her speakpipe and email that inspired the episode and to all of the other listeners who sent emails or gave suggestions in the Facebook community;Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were inspired to chat about the new Netflix show 'The Home Edit'. We really enjoyed it and wanted to share with you the ways in which we are similar and how we differ.In this episode we;● Encourage you to use this show as inspiration for decluttering;● Challenge you to prioritise function over perfection ;● Remind you just how different Kirsty and Amy are from each other;Thanks to Stephanie R for your patreon support!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were inspired to chat about the things that we need to improve upon personally. It was inspired by a comment one of Kirsty's clients made to her about how relieved she was to realise just how imperfect Kirsty was ;-)In this episode we;● Encourage you to consider what your strengths are and what areas do you have room to improve;● Challenge you not to beat yourself up about your room for improvement and have a laugh along with us;● Remind you that we are just like you, more real than insta-worthy;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Join our Facebook group to see photos of our artwork this weekThanks to Nina Bishop for the patreon support and your podcast review!!Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a bonus episode for you today being R U OK day here in Australia!In this episode we:● Encourage you all ask a friend or family member if they are ok;● Provide plenty of resources you can access if you or someone you know isn't ok;● Chat about how Mental Health first aid has grown our knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and how we would recommend it to everyone;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Mental Heal First Aid website● R U Ok website Find Help page● Beyond Blue website● Lifeline Australia website● 1800 Respect website● Beyond Now appJoin our community ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.