The Art of Decluttering

*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during the bushfires in Australia of last summer. We reference and chat about this towards the beginning of the episode*This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are so excited to bring you our special Christmas series highlighting our amazing staff members! Earlier in the year we chatted with these incredible ladies and loved it so much we are bringing the episodes to you again! Over the coming weeks you'll be hearing from Jac, Carly, Belinda & Fiona. These beautiful women service our Melbourne and Sydney clients so listen closely as you may here a familiar voice or two! Tune in and get to know them as they share parts of their stories, declutter journeys and how they connected with us at The Art of Decluttering.Up this week is Carly. Carly first came to us as a client of Amy's. After sharing her passion for decluttering and organising - she joined our Melbourne team! She is incredibly compassionate, excellent at setting up systems and has loads of emotional intelligence; we love her so much!!! Have a listen as Carly shares about her own journey and what she has learnt from and loves about serving her clients.Also if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to our original Christmas Series we recorded back in 2017. There are 5 episodes covering all things Christmas!! Make sure you check out the shownotes below for the links to all 5 episodes.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:● Christmas Schedule Episode● Christmas Decorations Episode● Christmas Gift Episode● Christmas Functions Episode● Christmas Holidays Episode● Head, Heart and Home Course● Slow your Home podcast with Kirsty● Back to School episode● Mental Load episodeFor more details on how to connect with us head to our website.For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. That means just for now we are pressing pause on new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are very excited to bring you our special Christmas series highlighting our amazing staff members! Earlier in the year we chatted with these incredible ladies and loved it so much we are bringing the episodes to you again! Over the coming weeks you'll be hearing from Jac, Carly, Belinda & Fiona. These beautiful women service our Melbourne and Sydney clients so listen closely as you may here a familiar voice or two! Tune in and get to know them as they share parts of their stories, declutter journeys and how they connected with us at The Art of Decluttering.First up we have Jacqui or Jac as she much prefers! Jac has been working with us in Melbourne for about 5 years. She is compassionate, generous, completely non-judgmental and we just think that she is the best! Hear as she shares how she came to work for us, what she loves about being a Professional Organiser, how much she loves to travel and so many more interesting things about her own journey.Also if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to our original Christmas Series we recorded back in 2017. There are 5 episodes covering all things Christmas. Make sure you check out the shownotes below for the links to all 5 episodes.Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Christmas Schedule Episode● Christmas Decorations Episode● Christmas Gift Episode● Christmas Functions Episode● Christmas Holidays Episode● Head, Heart and Home CourseJoin 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.

How is Christmas just around the corner?!! Are you hanging out to go OTT on Christmas this year? Or are you wishing you could just forget it and move along into 2021? Tune in this week as Amy and Kirsty chat about the year that got mashed up in the blender without the lid on and then spat back out at us all!! Get ready for some helpful suggestions for how to make this Christmas special even though it may look different. Oh and see if you can count how many times Amy plugs the 12 Days of Christmas challenge!In this episode we:● Challenge you to think differently and be open to fostering some new traditions;● Learn about our 12 Days of Christmas challenge;● Highlight that we’ve been confronted with the reality of our stuff more than ever this year;● Encourage you to support small businesses for your gift purchases;● Share some tips on how to get creative and explore new types of experience ideas;Review time! If you have the letter 'R' in your first name then you're up; its your turn to give us a review!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● 12 Days of Christmas Challenge● Simply organised book● Dash & Lilly on NetflixThanks to Awesomeperson34567891011121314 and Matilda for you reviews! We love love love getting them!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 that has been requested right from the beginning and again and again over the last few years!! Today we chat all things ADHD with Kirsty's beautiful friend and client Joanna Bailey. Joanna is a psychologist and director of Bluebird Psychology in Castle Hill, Sydney. Tune in as Joanna shares her insights and experience as someone who has ADHD and who works professionally with those who do in her practice. Be inspired and empowered as you take in all the wisdom and tips packed into today's episode. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the show notes for all of the additional resources that Joanna has provided us with.In this episode we:● Chat about what is ADHD and how it can manifest in different people;● Learn what executive functioning is and how it is affected by ADHD;● Find out from Joanna why she contacted Kirsty to come into her home;● Explore the benefits and challenges of ADHD in relation to decluttering and how a Professional Organiser can help;● Share lots of tip and tricks for decluttering with ADHD;● Highlight the importance of self awareness and how that brings freedom;● Provide you with plenty of resources for you to access to discover more about ADHD;Review time!! If you or someone in your family has ADHD it's your turn to leave us a review wherever you listen to us.Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Bluebird Psychology Website● Bluebird Psychology Facebook● Bluebird Psychology InstagramBooks & Audiobooks● ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Second Edition Strategies That Work from an Acclaimed Professional Organizer and a Renowned ADD Clinician.By: Judith Koldberg, Kathleen G. Nadeau PhD● Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition-Revised and UpdatedBy Susan C. Pinsky● Women with Attention Deficit Disorder. Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your LifeBy: Sari SoldenFor more details on how to connect with us head to our website.For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Trigger warning - this episode talks in depth about sexual exploitation, human trafficking and forced marriages, this episode is not suitable for children*This week we have the incredibly passionate Michelle Kerr from Eden Ministries with us. Michelle is the county manager here in Australia for Eden. Get ready to have your heart broken and then stirred into action (and have some tissues handy!) as Michelle shares story after story about the powerful work Eden are doing in 6 key cities across Asia.In this episode we:● Share who Eden Ministries are and why we partner with them;● Raise awareness about modern day slavery and human trafficking;● Challenge you to make intentional and ethical purchases;● Learn how you can support Eden;● Encourage you to take action because every little thing makes a difference;We hope from this conversation we all learn something and we can partner together in putting a stop to human trafficking!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Eden Website● Eden Jewellery● Eden donations & gifts● Committed Necklace● Eden Women● Facebook● Instagram● YoutubeThank you so much to Michelle for making the time to chat with us! Your passion is contagious and we are so honoured to partner with you on this journey.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.

It’s listener question time!! After their Today Extra interview, the girls inspired themselves to ask everyone to send in their questions. So this week's episode is for you, our amazing listeners!! There is SO much gold just waiting to be found!! Sit back, relax and enjoy as Kirsty and Amy once again blow us away with their incredible wisdom and excellent advice.In this episode we:● Encourage you to be intentional about what comes into your home;● Remind you that you are never alone;● Invite you to come and join our Head, Heart & Home Course;● Challenge you to be intentional about how you are using your time;● Identify the power of 'NO' and using healthy boundaries;● Find out why Kirsty loves The Enneagram so much;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● The Enneagram● Head, Heart & Home CourseSpecial mention to Stacey Avila and Rachel for becoming our newest patreon members!Special mentions also go to Rachel, Owen Gray, Nina Bishop, Laurie, Jess Gimm and ALL of our amazing listeners who took the time to send in their questions. A huge thank you from 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.

*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.