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You've decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back?You've done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started. It's not your fault.

Podcast · By Katy Wells · English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    Fall Closet Prep: 7 Things to Let Go of Right Now (opens the original)

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    If your closet feels frustrating and you can't figure out why, this episode might be the reason. I was recently quoted in Real Simple Magazine on this exact topic, and the data in your closet right now is the freshest it'll be all year. Seven specific things to look at before fall hits, Let's GO!! 🎯 Take the free Decluttering Style Quiz + get your custom 3-step action plan → home.katyjoywells.com/quiz 📩 Join the Internet's Most Fun Declutter Newsletter: Ready, Set, Simplify → home.katyjoywells.c

  2. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Feeling Resentful About the Mental Load? Listen to This (opens the original)

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    The mental load is real. But lately I've been asking myself a question: is all the content online about the mental load - actually helping me - or is it making me *more* resentful? That question got even louder after I recently broke my toe (OUCH!!) and suddenly couldn't do all the things I normally do around our house. Today I chat about what I noticed when my family stepped up, the surprising reframe that's helping change the way I'm looking at home responsibilities (and how I talk to my kids

  3. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Why Do Organizing Systems Always Fall Apart How to Build Ones That Last with Cas of Clutterbug (opens the original)

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    If you've ever set up a gorgeous organizing system only to watch it fall apart two weeks later, Cas is about to explain exactly why! We get into landing zones, fridge organization, her paper system, command centers, a kitchen setup trick that's all about moving your feet less (trust me on this one), and her famous "crap catcher" bin, which might be the most genius thing I've heard all year! Fair warning: you're going to want to reorganize something the second this episode ends, enjoy! 🎯 Find You

  4. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Countertop Clutter: Why Clearing It Never Works And What Finally Does (opens the original)

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    Here's something that *genuinely* surprised me when I started decluttering years ago: only a SMALL percent of what's sitting on most kitchen counters is actually CLUTTER. The rest is something else entirely...which is exactly why clearing it off never seems to stick. In this episode I'll walk you through what's really landing there and exactly what to do with each one, so your counters can finally stay clear for longer than a day! We chat about: 🩺 The medical misdiagnosis that made me realize we

  5. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Too Tired to Declutter? How to Make Real Progress in a Season of Survival (opens the original)

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    Does the thought of decluttering feel exhausting before you've even started? Do we *really* need marathon weekends and big purges to do this "right"? And how do you make actual progress in a season where getting dinner on the table already feels like a lot? I'm answering all of it in today's episode, plus the exact questions and strategies to use so you can keep making progress, even on the days you've got nothing left. 🌬️ AirDoctor Air Purifier → home.katyjoywells.com/airdoctor (use code MAX fo

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