Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast

Want interior design tips that actually reflect your personal style — not just another Pinterest trend? In this episode, I talk home decor, storytelling through design, and chasing big dreams with Olivia Westbrooks, interior designer and star of Hallmark's Home Is Where the Heart Is.

Olivia has been designing for over 22 years, and after her show gave her a taste of what's possible, she got real with me about what came next . . . and why she finally pulled her podcast equipment out of the box after three years of letting it collect dust (be honest, is yours still in the box too?).

We get into:

✨ Why the best-designed homes tell a story instead of following a trend

✨ How to figure out your personal style when you don't even know where to start

✨ Why doing something badly on purpose might be the fastest way through perfectionism

✨ Small, low-cost ways to make your space feel more like you today — no renovation required

✨ The moment Olivia posted her most "imperfect" video ever... and it became her best-performing post

If you've ever shoved a dream to the bottom of your list because life got busy, or you're stuck buying stuff that never quite feels you, this conversation is your permission slip to take one small, brave step today.

Follow Olivia on Instagram @OliviaWestbrooksInteriors and stream Home Is Where the Heart Is on Hallmark+!

Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method

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Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug

Website: http://www.clutterbug.me

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/

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Struggling to declutter your home without it feeling cold, empty, or boring? In this episode, I sit down with Myquillyn Smith — author, home decor expert, and the mind behind The Nester — to talk all about house hushing, decluttering, and creating a soulful, cozy home you actually love.

Myquillyn coined the term "house hushing," and in her brand new book (out August 25th!), she breaks it down into genius methods for quieting the visual noise in your home without sacrificing the beauty, coziness, and meaningful layers that make a house feel like you. We dig into backwards decluttering, quiet decorating, why every home has its own personality and soul, and how to actually stop stuff-shuffling into doom boxes forever (I'm looking at myself here).

We also get into:
✨ Why "less stuff" doesn't have to mean "boring beige minimalism"
✨ How to find your home's holding zone without creating a new mess
✨ The difference between decorating and soulful styling
✨ Why a cabinet of curiosities might be the answer to displaying your sentimental stuff
✨ How your organizing style (Ladybug, Cricket, Bee, or Butterfly!) affects how you should hush your space

If you've ever felt like your home needs to be either "minimalist" or "full of meaningful stuff" — but never both — this episode (and Myquillyn's book, House Hushing) is going to change how you think about your space completely.

Follow Myquillyn on Instagram @thenester and grab her book, House Hushing, out August 25!

https://thenester.com/

Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method

You can find more Clutterbug content here:

Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug

Website: http://www.clutterbug.me

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/

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Hey Clutterbugs! Still confused about your organizing style? Over 20 million people have taken my Clutterbug quiz, but if you're still struggling with clutter, piles, and mess, let's diagnose you differently. Instead of asking what organizing systems work for you, I'm going to show you how to identify your style by looking at your mess.

In this episode, I break down the 4 types of messy: the Dropper, the Shover, the Spreader, and the Piler. I'll teach you how to diagnose yourself in 30 seconds by looking at your kitchen counter, bathroom, and entryway. Those high-traffic spaces reveal your natural tendencies, not your fantasy self.

I also share specific organizing advice for each Clutterbug style, answer listener questions about visual vs. hidden storage, and of course, give you a challenge to tackle while you listen. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what your organizing style is and have made real progress in your home.

Let's get organized!

Take the free Clutterbug quiz: clutterbug.com/quiz

Submit your organizing question: clutterbug.com/talktocas

Watch "The 4 Types of Messy" video on my main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GapRdPePh4

Download the free "What's Your Organizing Style" ebook (available on the quiz results page at clutterbug.com)

Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method

You can find more Clutterbug content here:
Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug
Website: http://www.clutterbug.me
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/

#clutterbug #podcast #organizinghacks #organizing #messy #cleaningmotivation #homehacks #selfimprovement #melrobbins
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Hey Clutterbugs! If you've been decluttering for weeks and your house STILL looks like a mess, let me be the first to tell you you're doing everything right. If you're putting in the work without seeing results, you're not failing. You're in the Valley of Disappointment, and it's exactly where you're supposed to be.

After 17 years as a professional organizer, I've learned that progress isn't linear. You can work for days, weeks, even months without seeing visible change—and then suddenly, like magic, everything clicks. But most people quit right before they reach that breakthrough moment.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the Valley of Disappointment (a concept from Atomic Habits by James Clear) and showing you what it looks like for each organizing style. Because understanding WHERE you are in the process is the difference between giving up and pushing through to that transformational moment.

The Valley of Disappointment is temporary. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. Don't quit now—you're closer than you think. Go work on a space that feels stalled while you listen. Make it 1% better. That's all you need to do today.

Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method

You can find more Clutterbug content here:
Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug
Website: http://www.clutterbug.me
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/

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If you've been decluttering for years and you're STILL drowning in clutter, you're not lazy—you're lying to yourself. After 17 years as a professional organizer, I've learned that your messy house isn't the problem. It's just a symptom of something deeper you haven't identified yet.

In this episode, I'm revealing the 5 REAL reasons people can't let go of their stuff—and spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with not having enough time, space, or help. Those are just excuses covering up the truth.

Until you can name your root cause, you'll keep decluttering the same stuff over and over again. We're not weeding the garden anymore—we're ripping out the roots.

Plus, a rant about ticks and Lyme disease, because I found one in my scalp mid-recording and now I'm convinced I'm dying.

This episode goes DEEP. I want you to do something mindless while you listen—vacuum, dust, fold laundry—because I need you to actually HEAR this message.

Stop making excuses. Let's figure out what's really going on so you can finally move forward.

Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method

You can find more Clutterbug content here:

Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug

Website: http://www.clutterbug.me

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/

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