Clutter Free Academy

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352 – How to Be a Focused Mom in a Distracted World Apr 16, 2019

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Anne-Renee Gumley and Amanda Bacon, authors of the new book Shiny Things: Mothering on Purpose in a World of Distraction. Kathi, Anne-Renee and Amanda discuss the challenges of living and parenting with purpose in a time when we are inundated by distractions as well as offer some help for how to stay focused on your most important priorities.

On today’s show you’ll learn: • Why distraction and clutter are “kissing-cousins” • The biggest distractions for women • When distractions are harmless and when they are hurtful

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Giveaway! The generous people over at Harvest House want to give our readers Amanda Bacon and Anne-Renee Gumley’s book, Shiny Things. 5 people will win a copy and 1 grand prize winner will receive:

• A copy of Shiny Things • Rustic Felt Letter Board 10×10 • A Notebook Journal • 18 Colored Felt Pens

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351 - Dealing with Family Clutter Part 2 Apr 09, 2019

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya wrap up the conversation on clutter in the family in part two of this discussion.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

Why the principle of negotiating space works regardless of who your family member is or how old they are
The secret to getting your family on board with de-cluttering
Why we as parents need to be OK with what they choose to let go of

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350 - Dealing with Family Clutter Pt 1 Apr 02, 2019

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya chat about dealing with family clutter.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

Why we need to deal with our own clutter first
How to agree on space even if we don’t agree about stuff
Why we need a process for breaking up with our clutter

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349 - The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life. Mar 26, 2019

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined again by Joshua Becker, author of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own. Kathi and Joshua continue their conversation about his new book The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life.

On today’s show you’ll learn: • Whether it is possible to be a minimalist when you have small children • How minimalism helps spur on the values we want for our children • Why there is an abundance of life in owning few possessions

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348 - The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life Mar 19, 2019

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Joshua Becker, author of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own. Kathi and Joshua talk about his journey into a minimalist lifestyle and discuss his new book The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life.

On today’s show you’ll learn: • Why our belongings can keep us from living the life we wish we were living • How clutter-free living and minimalism are similar and where they differ • How minimalism is about intentionally promoting our values by removing anything that distracts us from them

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347 – Finding Freedom from Fear, Guilt, and Shame Mar 12, 2019

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Melissa Maimone, author of The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace, and the Gifts of a Dark Place. Kathi and Melissa have an open and honest discussion around a topic that is more common to clutter than we’d like to talk about- depression.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

Why clutter is more of a symptom than the problem
How there are deep gifts to be found in the hard places
Why we don’t need fixing but we need His presence

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346 - How to Stay Motivated When It's All Too Much Mar 05, 2019

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On today’s episode of the podcast, Kathi is joined by Tonya Kubo, the illustrious leader of the Clutter-Free Academy Facebook group. Kathi and Tonya share four tips for staying motivated when you feel like it’s all too much.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

Why living clutter-free is not “one and done”
Where to start when you’re feeling overwhelmed
How de-cluttering, cleaning and organizing are all different things

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345 - When Emotional Clutter is Buried by Physical Clutter Feb 26, 2019

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On today’s episode Kathi welcomes friend and author Lyneta Smith, to talk about her new book Curtain Call: A Memoir. Kathi chats with Lyneta about her journey of dealing with emotional clutter from a traumatic childhood and how physical clutter can often be used to hide our emotional wounds.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

Why physical clutter can often be a sign that all is not well
How clutter can serve as self-protection
Why de-cluttering can be the first step of healing

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344 - Better Than Perfect - How to be Real with Each other and with God Feb 19, 2019

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On today’s episode Kathi welcomes Gretta Kennedy and Suzanne Gosselin, authors Grit and Grace: Devotions for Warrior Moms. Kathi, Gretta and Suzanne talk about what moms can do when we’re feeling overwhelmed with spiritual clutter during our quiet time with God.

On today’s show you’ll learn:

How to stay connected to God during the “while also” season of life
Why moms in this busy stage of life need a lifeline that is just a very short snippet of truth that they can digest very quickly
How you can encourage the overwhelmed mom in your life

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343 - An Un-Overwhelming Approach to Quiet Time Feb 12, 2019

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On today’s episode Kathi is joined by Susie Crosby, author of Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In. Kathi and Susie talk about what to do when we’re feeling overwhelmed with the spiritual clutter we can sometimes bring to our time with God. On today’s show you’ll learn: