Clutter Free Academy

Latest Episodes:

682 - Back-to-School Prep: Tips for a Smooth Transition Aug 12, 2025

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In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi Lipp is joined by Tonya Kubo to tackle the often chaotic back-to-school season. They explore practical strategies to help families organize their homes and lives for a smoother transition into the school year such as

Creating a backpack drop zone

The importance of meal planning

Practical ideas for keeping on top of the chaos

Kathi and Tonya share personal insights and actionable tips. They also introduce the upcoming Back-to-School Clutter Free Challenge, a community event offering daily encouragement and inspiration. If you're looking for ways to turn back-to-school chaos into calm, this episode is for you.

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681 - Embracing Empty Spaces: A New Approach to Clutter Aug 05, 2025

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Join Kathi Lipp and the creative genius, Tenille Register, as they explore the journey of embracing space over stuff to live a clutter-free life. In this episode, you'll discover

Practical strategies for decluttering with purpose.

How choosing space can lead to a peaceful home environment.

How to start your own decluttering tradition.

Tenille shares her insights on storing with intention using creative solutions like her shape sorter technique for your household items. If you're seeking inspiration and practical steps to reclaim your space, this episode is a must-listen.

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680 - From Overwhelmed to Organized: Transform Your Closet in 45 Minutes Jul 29, 2025

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Is your closet causing you stress instead of bringing you joy? In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo share their proven system for creating a closet you'll actually love opening every day.

What You'll Discover:

How to set a clear vision for your ideal closet (and why this matters more than you think)Simple organizational solutions that make any closet feel 40% more organized

Storage solutions that work for small spaces and tight budgets

Perfect for listeners who:

Feel overwhelmed every time they open their closet door

Struggle with decision fatigue when getting dressed

Want practical systems that actually work long-term

Are tired of failed decluttering attempts

Kathi and Tonya share their personal closet confessions, favorite organizational tools, and the small changes that make the biggest difference. You'll leave this episode with a clear plan to create a closet that feels like "the best curated consignment shop" of items you actually want to wear.

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679 - Grief and Clutter - A Journey Through Loss and Letting Go Jul 22, 2025

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Join Kathi as she has a conversation with Lisa Woolery who lost her husband Eric suddenly at age 50. Lisa faced an overwhelming reality: not only was she grieving the love of her life, but she also inherited his extensive collection that filled their 6,700 square foot home. From dozens of guns to barrels of water and MREs, Eric's "beautiful, cluttery" nature had created a different kind of burden for his wife and their two children.

In this deeply moving episode of Clutter Free Academy, Lisa shares her raw and honest journey of grieving not just her husband, but also dealing with the mountain of possessions he left behind. You'll discover how she navigated the anger, the overwhelm, and ultimately found peace through intentional decluttering.

Listeners will gain an inside look at someone having to manage a loved one’s clutter after they are gone, learn practical strategies for honoring a loved one's memory without keeping everything, including Lisa's "five box rule" that helped her teenagers choose what mattered most when they downsized. She reveals the difference between sentimental items worth keeping and collections that served their purpose, and how creating a curated space helped her heal and move forward.

Whether you're dealing with your own loss or simply struggling with a partner's clutter, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and permission to choose peace over possessions.

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678 - The Great Laundry Debate: Sorting, Systems, and Space-Saving Secrets Jul 15, 2025

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Join Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo as they tackle the challenges and opportunities of laundry room organization. Explore the practical steps you can take to transform your laundry space from chaos to calm. In this episode, discover why your laundry room may be a hidden source of stress and how you can revamp it into a place of order and efficiency. Whether it's optimal storage solutions, must-have products, or debunking the biggest laundry myths, Kathi and Tonya offer practical tips and insights to refresh your routine. This episode is your guide to a clutter-free laundry life, filled with humor, honesty, and hope. Don't miss out on learning how to make laundry less of a chore and more of a breeze.

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677 - The Secret to a Clutter-Free Laundry Routine Jul 08, 2025

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In this engaging episode of Clutter-Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and clutter comrade Tonya Kubo are back to tackle the ever-daunting task of laundry. For those feeling overwhelmed by never-ending laundry piles and chaos, this is your chance to reclaim a peaceful and organized home.

Kathi shares her newfound appreciation for a certain someone’s folding techniques and reveals how a few simple tools, like drawer dividers, can revolutionize your laundry routine. Plus, Tonya gives invaluable advice on managing allergy-friendly laundry needs and keeping the family clad and cheerful.

Listeners will come away with practical insights on evolving their laundry system, maintaining cleanliness, and battling tough stains with a magical secret weapon. Whether it’s finding joy in organizing or nurturing a household with faith, there’s something special for every laundry warrior ready for change.

Tune in and transform each laundry day from a dreaded chore to a manageable part of your daily rhythm!

This episode’s full show notes and mentioned resources can be found here.

676 - Laundry Trauma Therapy: Overcome the Never-Ending Chore Jul 01, 2025

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Join Kathi Lipp and her clutter buddy, Tonya Kubo in a conversation focusing on practical steps to streamline laundry chaos for a clutter-free life. Listen in to the first of this two part series as Kathi dives into relatable laundry challenges and shares the systems that have transformed her household management. Whether you're navigating mound-like heaps of clothing or finding yourself rewashing forgotten loads, this episode uncovers strategies to regain control over your laundry routine. Catch some tips for teaching kids to handle laundry, optimal sorting methods, and eco-friendly practices like drying clothes outdoors. A few handy laundry room accessories are highlighted, from shout color catchers to mesh bags, with essential tips like employing white vinegar to eliminate stale laundry odors. Tune in for a laugh, some encouragement, and solutions to make your laundry systems serve you, not the other way around.

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675 - Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Declutter Jun 24, 2025

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In this engaging episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and her clutter comrade, Tonya Kubo, dive into why summer is the ideal time to declutter. As the days get longer, tackle those overwhelming clutter issues that seem impossible during the rest of the year. They share personal insights, practical strategies for overcoming sentimental and overwhelming clutter, and success stories from the Clutter Free for Life community. Whether you're struggling with where to start or how to ensure everyone in the household is on the same page, Kathi and Tonya provide a wealth of support and encouragement. Plus, hear how Clutter Free for Life can help keep you on track with ongoing support and resources. Listen in and start your decluttering journey today.

This episode’s full show notes with all links and resources can be found here.

674 - Low Buy July: 31 Days to Your Financial Reset Jun 17, 2025

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In this episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo talk about why they're moving from “No Buy July” to a gentler, grace-filled “Low Buy July.” If you’ve ever felt like buying toilet paper broke the rules or you’re just exhausted by all-or-nothing thinking, this conversation is for you.

They’ll cover:

The mindset behind Low Buy July and why it matters now more than ever

Four financial “levels” to help you decide what to do with the money you don’t spend

How a bug bite venom extractor earned its spot in Kathi’s house

What it means for something to truly earn a place in your life

🛑 Join the conversation and challenge here: 👉 Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group

Full show notes and resources for this episode can be found here.

673 - The Dishwasher Dilemma: Secrets to a Clutter-Free Kitchen Jun 10, 2025

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In this engaging episode of Clutter Free Academy, hosts Kathi Lipp and Tonya Kubo dive into the dynamic world of dishwashing, sharing secrets to establish a daily rhythm that keeps kitchen chaos at bay. Listen in as Kathi reveals her tried-and-true methods for optimizing dishwasher efficiency, maintaining the appliance, and involving the whole family in the process. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by piles of dirty dishes or uncertain about how to best utilize your dishwasher, this episode is your solution. Discover the power of routine and effective strategies to keep your kitchen environment serene and functional. Be sure to stick around after the dishwasher fun for a quick conversation with author Barb Roose about her new Bible study in the book of Matthew that focuses on prayer! Find this episode’s full show notes and the mentioned resources here.

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