Rebecca Mezzino And Tara Tuttle

Shows

Be Uncluttered Exploring ”FOPO”Tara got curious about a term she heard recently - "FOPO", or "the fear of other people's opinions" so we thought we'd have a chat about it. Maybe you might find yourself in this topic as much as Bec and Tara did! References: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/at-home/podcasts/ https://theresilienceproject.com.au/at-home/podcasts/the-academy-of-imperfection-ben-crowe/ Thank you to everyone for listening, and for engaging with us in our Facebook group - it's so lovely to interact with people other than just ourselves about the episodes. Thanks especially if you're a Pa...

2022-06-2248 min

Be Uncluttered Tiny Home living with Michael BartzThis week Tara chats with Tiny Home owner, environmentalist and podcaster Michael Bartz and asks him all the questions you want to ask him yourself! Learn all about what it means to build and live in your very own Tiny Home. References: https://www.inovermyheadpodcast.com/ https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2021/10/27/tiny-home-podcast-ready-to-focus-on-environmental-impact/ https://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house-podcast/michael-bartz-and-tiny-houses-versus-climate-change/ Thank you to everyone for listening, and for engaging with us in our Facebook group - it's so lovely to interact with people other than just ourselves about the episodes. Our husbands aren't interested so we're v...

2022-03-0955 min

Be Uncluttered Summer Shorts Series: The Habit of Internal Self WorthIt's summer in Australia and Bec is in holiday mode (and Tara still has the Aussie habit of wanting to take January off work!) so we are taking a "half break" and we have planned a series of short episodes are all themed around the Habits of Uncluttered People- these are habits that Bec and Tara have identified as being held by people who don't have any clutter. Perhaps they might be habits that you could think about implementing too, if you'd like to be a little less cluttered. This week's habit is "Internal Self...

2022-02-0211 min

Be Uncluttered Summer Shorts Series: The Habit of Resisting FOMOIt's summer in Australia and Bec is in holiday mode (and Tara still has the Aussie habit of wanting to take January off work!) so we are taking a "half break" and we have planned a series of short episodes are all themed around the Habits of Uncluttered People- these are habits that Bec and Tara have identified as being held by people who don't have any clutter. Perhaps they might be habits that you could think about implementing too, if you'd like to be a little less cluttered. This week's habit is "Resisting FOMO".

2022-01-2614 min

Be Uncluttered Summer Shorts Series: The Habit of Letting GoIt's summer in Australia and Bec is in holiday mode (and Tara still has the Aussie habit of wanting to take January off work!) so we are taking a "half break" and we have planned a series of short episodes are all themed around the Habits of Uncluttered People- these are habits that Bec and Tara have identified as being held by people who don't have any clutter. Perhaps they might be habits that you could think about implementing too, if you'd like to be a little less cluttered. This week's habit is "Letting Go".

2022-01-1914 min

Be Uncluttered Summer Shorts Series: The Habit of Setting BoundariesIt's summer in Australia and Bec is in holiday mode (and Tara still has the Aussie habit of wanting to take January off work!) so we are taking a "half break" and we have planned a series of short episodes are all themed around the Habits of Uncluttered People - these are habits that Bec and Tara have identified as being held by people who don't have any clutter. Perhaps they might be habits that you could think about implementing too, if you'd like to be a little less cluttered. This week's habit is "Setting...

2022-01-1213 min

Be Uncluttered Summer Shorts Series: The Habit of Intentionally AcquiringIt's summer in Australia and Bec is in holiday mode (and Tara still has the Aussie habit of wanting to take January off work!) so we are taking a "half break" and we have planned a series of short episodes are all themed around the Habits of Uncluttered People- these are habits that Bec and Tara have identified as being held by people who don't have any clutter. Perhaps they might be habits that you could think about implementing too, if you'd like to be a little less cluttered. This week's habit is "Intentionally Acquiring".

2022-01-0514 min

Be Uncluttered Starting with soul with Peggy FitzsimmonsPeggy Fitzsimmons believes that our soul and understanding who we truly are, are the keys to releasing ourselves from clutter. This week Tara chats with Peggy about the work she does, her book, and her insights into decluttering from within. Get Peggy's book here. This is a calming and inspiring episode so grab a cuppa and a quiet space and listen in. Thank you to everyone for listening this year, and for engaging with us in our Facebook group - it's so lovely to interact with people other than just ourselves about the...

2021-12-2940 min

Be Uncluttered Low waste Christmas with the Zero Waste ChefIf you read the stats (don't worry - Tara will read them for you!), the holiday season is a time of high volumes of waste. This week Tara chats to Ann-Marie Bonneau, the Zero Waste Chef, about how to reduce waste this Christmas season - from decorations, to wrapping and food. A tiny change can make a big impact, and there's loads of tips in this episode to inspire you. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast, and thanks especially if you're a Patreon supporter. If you love it, and want it...

2021-12-0946 min

Be Uncluttered Be More With Less with Courtney CarverWe are so excited to have the amazing Courtney Carver on as our guest this week. Courtney is one of the world's most successful bloggers in the minimalism space, and is the creator of Project 333, the capsule wardrobe system that we've discussed on earlier episodes. She's also a podcaster and author (all round she's kind of a big deal!) - you can find all her info here. Join Tara and Courtney as they chat about her experiences, and glean some wonderful wisdom from this sage of simplicity. Thanks so much for list...

2021-11-1038 min

Be Uncluttered Recipe clutterWhether it's cookbooks, clippings or scrapbooks, most of us have at least some recipes in our homes. And some of us probably have an unhelpful amount (including Bec & Tara!!!). So this week we're tackling what recipe clutter is and why we have it. And then next week we'll help you solve the problem! References: https://www.phaidon.com/store/food-cook/the-silver-spoon-9780714862453/ https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/category/books/ https://www.booktopia.com.au/green-and-gold-cookery-book-pembroke-school/book/9781864367164.html https://www.stephaniealexander.com.au/books/the-cook%E2%80%99s-companion/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast, a...

2021-10-1334 min

Be Uncluttered Triggers to declutterThis episode is about triggers that prompt you to do a declutter or a re-organise. Using triggers can be a valuable tool both in a slow-and-steady decluttering way, or when you're in maintenance mode. Bec and Tara will help you identify any triggers you may have, or some you can use in a new way to help you on your decluttering journey. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get i...

2021-09-2331 min

Be Uncluttered Taking a solo breakBec recently went on a much-needed holiday by herself, and it got Tara thinking that it would be worth exploring the merits and possibilities of getting away by yourself. So in this episode we discuss how you might take a solo break to recharge, and give you some ideas for how you might carve away a little solo time for yourself. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter - you can do so on our website. We...

2021-09-1536 min

Be Uncluttered Exploring the urge to acquireHave you ever felt an inexplicable craving to go shopping and buy stuff? Or had the urge to buy something impulsively when you are shopping? Both Bec and Tara have - and this week we chat about why it's such a human thing to do, and how to understand and possibly prevent it from happening to an unhelpful extent. References: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/stop-impulse-buys Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon s...

2021-09-0143 min

Be Uncluttered Know your colours with Jeannie the Color GuruJeannie Stith-Mawhinney from Your Colour Guru joins Tara this week to talk about what "knowing your colours" is, and how it might help you declutter your wardrobe and enjoy it more. From "what is a neutral?" to "what do we do if we change our hair colour?", your questions are answered! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us...

2021-08-1841 min

Be Uncluttered Making photobooksTara is trying to make a photobook and it's making her crazy so she thought she'd ask Bec for some advice. If you've gotten a bit bogged down in the whole photobook thing then this might be helpful! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of...

2021-07-0739 min

Be Uncluttered Kitchen appliancesOkay, hands up who has some obscure kitchen appliances that you use once every two years? Or three versions of the same appliance? Yeah, don't worry - you're not alone! This week Bec & Tara chat about appliances; why we collect them and how to maybe gain some extra space by editing them a bit. References: https://www.mashed.com/193554/kitchen-appliances-youve-been-brainwashed-into-thinking-you-need/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd lov...

2021-06-2338 min

Be Uncluttered Simplifying Parenting with Emily from The Simplified MomThis week Tara’s chatting with Emily- also known to her Instagram followers as The Simplified Mom. They talk about the misconceptions of motherhood, the journey towards living without clutter and how life can be slow and simple even with kids in tow! You can find Emily on Instagram @the.simplified.mom Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the po...

2021-06-0258 min

Be Uncluttered Review of ”The Minimalists: Less is Now”This week Bec & Tara are reviewing the Netflix documentary "The Minimalists: Less is Now" by Joshua Fields-Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus (The Minimalists). There are a few spoilers in this, but nothing major. If you want to go in clean, watch it before you listen to this. Otherwise, listen to this to decide if you want to watch! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss any...

2021-04-2830 min

Be Uncluttered The Futile Pursuit of Perfection with Iona HollowayTW: this episode contains discussion of eating disorders. This week Tara chats with bestselling author Iona Holloway about perfectionism. Iona talks about her own struggles with perfectionism and has a way of looking at it that we hadn't thought about before. So it's not your usual perfectionism discussion about not doing everything to 110%. This is for those of you that are "hiding in plain sight" behind perfect achievement, a perfect image, perfect home, perfect career or perfect body, to help you show up and take up the space that the real you should be taking...

2021-04-2154 min

Be Uncluttered Fridge stuffThis week we're doing a practical episode and we're decluttering and organising the fridge. There's a welcome return to some stats (we've missed Tara's stats!) and some gross stuff about fruit gases. Well it's gross if you think of it how Bec thinks of it.... References: https://www.subzero-wolf.com/assistance/answers/ethylene-producing-foods https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/storage/how-to-store-food-refrigerator/ https://www.studyfinds.org/americans-letting-food-rot-in-fridge/ https://www.eatthis.com/foods-ethylene-never-store-together/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get i...

2021-03-1044 min

Be Uncluttered Self Care vs Self Soothing with Rachelle GlendonThis week is an interesting interview with Rachelle Glendon of How To Live Slow about the difference between self care and self soothing, as well as why it's important to know the difference! There's definitely a few "aha" moments in this one for both Tara and myself, and we think you'll find some too. ----more---- Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at...

2021-01-1234 min

Be Uncluttered Your Thoughts and Your Clutter with Chana MasonThere is a lot of strength in our thoughts. If you don't believe this, I think that Chana Mason can convince you otherwise! Where do your thoughts come from? And how can you change them so that you can make a positive impact on your mental and physical clutter? Join Tara as she has quite a few "aha" moments with our guest, Chana Mason. We're sure you'll have a few little "mind blown" revelations, too! You can find out more about Chana at https://chanamason.com/. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast...

2020-12-1547 min

Be Uncluttered Practically minimal with ShawnaThis first episode of our holiday series is with Shawna from Practically Minimal, who chats to Tara about being "minimal-ish" and how she went from clothing addict to minimal(ish!). Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook page: www.faceb...

2020-12-0842 min

Be Uncluttered Moving overseasTara is moving to the US! In fact as this episode is being released, she'll be touching down on the east coast and heading into quarantine. So this week is all about the kind of stuff you have to consider when moving your life to a different country, and Tara's tips and tricks for not going completely insane (just partially insane....). References: https://www.theminimalists.com/walk-away/ Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to become a Patreon supporter. We...

2020-12-0139 min

Be Uncluttered A Merry COVID ChristmasIt's November! That means Tara's been thinking about Christmas now for MONTHS and we can't hold her off any longer! So this week we're chatting about how to make Christmas a good experience for you, even if you have to have things a bit differently this year. From activities to gifts, whether you're Zooming it or are celebrating in person, there's plenty to chat about. Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlSsffF2xhA And if you haven't already listened - here are some of our previous Christmas episodes: 1. Planning Ahead for Christmas 2. Just-in-time Chris...

2020-11-1152 min

Be Uncluttered A hygge lifeYou may or may not have heard of hygge before - a Danish phenomena (not the best word but it's not just a word, it's a feeling, a way of doing things) that embodies warm, cozy, homey, nostalgic comfort. So this week Bec and Tara discuss hygge - what it means, why you might like it and how you might inject some of it into your own life. References: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30045683-the-little-book-of-hygge https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29537167-the-book-of-hygge Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast. If you l...

2020-10-2051 min

Be Uncluttered Three things uncluttered homes haveThere are three things that most (all?) uncluttered homes have. So if you're cluttered, and you don't have these, maybe it might help? It's worth a shot! Also, for the non-Australian listeners, here is another opportunity to laugh at our accents while we talk about "thongs" and pronounce "toilet" like a true Aussie! (you'll want to go back and re-listen to all the old episodes just to hear Tara say "toilet" over and over again...hee hee!). References: https://www.theminimalists.com/packing/ Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast. If you l...

2020-10-1321 min

Be Uncluttered Review: The Home Edit on NetflixThis week we have a chat about the new Netflix series "Get Organized with The Home Edit". We give you the insiders' view on this show and what those inside the industry think about it (and not just us - other POs across the world have had lots to say about it too!). Tara surprised herself with her opinion, and Bec wasn't surprised by her opinion very much at all (haha!). Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast. If you love it, and want it to stay ad-free, you are invited to beco...

2020-09-2951 min

Be Uncluttered A place for everythingYou've heard the saying "A place for everything, and everything in its place". Bec and Tara live by this (well, the first half for Bec, at least!) and it really is life-changing. So why would you have a home for everything? Listen in and find out the beauty of everything in your house having its very own little home it can go to. References: Lost and Found We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below wil...

2020-09-2238 min

Be Uncluttered Coping with rejectionIf you've ever been rejected before, then you're human. And you of course will know the "oof" feeling you get in your gut when it happens (or even when you think back on it). This week, Bec and Tara talk you through rejection and offer some ways that you can look at it a little differently so that it doesn't hurt quite so much. References: https://news.umich.edu/study-illuminates-the-pain-of-social-rejection/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48693877-the-midnight-library https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliding_Doors We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us...

2020-09-1529 min

Be Uncluttered Happy 100th to us!Welcome to our 100th episode! We're so happy to have shared this journey with you over the last couple of years. This week it's a mixed back of all sorts of topics, from some of Bec & Tara's household organising hacks to questions from our valued community. Thanks for listening, lovely humans, we really appreciate it. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too...

2020-09-081h 14

Be Uncluttered Journaling to declutter your mind with MaiThis week Tara talks to Mai from Shape Mai Life about how she uses journaling to declutter her mind and heal. Mai is just lovely and open about her own experiences journaling and healing, and we hope that you learn something that might help you heal, too. You might also be interested in this episode on bullet journaling we did too. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too...

2020-09-0134 min

Be Uncluttered Essentialism with Greg McKeownWe are so excited about this episode! Tara has been a raving fan of Greg McKeown for a long time now and she has also been nagging Bec to do a review episode of his book "Essentialism" for ages, too. She gave up on Bec and went one better and invited Greg himself on as a guest, nearly dying of excitement when he said yes. If you haven't read Greg's book yet, never fear, this interview will teach you a lot about Essentialism and how it came about, how it has ev...

2020-08-0451 min

Be Uncluttered Having better conversationsIf you're anything like Bec and Tara, you're going to be blushing and nodding throughout this whole episode! This week we chat about the dos and don'ts of conversation and how to improve your conversations and listening. it's okay, we're terrible at it ourselves so no judgement here if you identify!! References: https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation We'd also love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or an...

2020-06-2333 min

Be Uncluttered Past relationship clutterThis week Bec and Tara explore the baggage we bring with us from relationship to relationship - why we do it and how we might recognise it and make changes if it's unhelpful. We'd also love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674317126272323/ Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered Bec's website: www.c...

2020-06-1637 min

Be Uncluttered Makeup decluttering and organisingWe don't all use it, but a lot of us do! Even though Tara and Bec are kind of minimalist dinosaurs when it comes to makeup, they still know how to declutter and organise it, and this week will help you take the steps you need to get control of your makeup stash too. References: https://www.hsw.com.au/bathroom/ https://www.ikea.com/au/en/cat/bathroom-boxes-baskets-16233/ https://mydaiso.com.au/ We'd also love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au...

2020-06-0242 min

Be Uncluttered Needs vs WantsWe use the words "need" and "want" a lot on this podcast, when talking about making decisions about stuff. Bec and Tara discuss how needs differ from wants and how we frequently get the terms a bit mixed up, which is helpful to be aware of when trying to declutter your life. As well as needing and wanting stuff, we also use "need" and "want" in our language, which can be unhelpful. Tara explains how and reminds us of the impact of our language. References: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html https...

2020-05-2642 min

Be Uncluttered Gifting cupboardsGifting cupboards are places where you can store gifts, cards, ribbons and wrappings. Some people swear by them (Tara) and others don't really bother (Bec!). In this episode, one of them will convince the other. Tune in to see whose mind is changed! References: https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/P44EE77730B49AF0D/Hideaway-Gift-Wrap-Center We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/be...

2020-05-1950 min

Be Uncluttered Comparison - good or bad?Comparison is part of our daily lives. We use it all the time, to motivate us, to let us know where we sit among our peers, to make decisions about our lives. But can it harm us? This week Bec and Tara take a look at comparison and how we use it and whether it's helpful, or unhelpful, or both! References: https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/leonfestinger-socialcomparisontheory/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or a...

2020-05-1240 min

Be Uncluttered Coping with negative feedbackWhat happens when someone tells you that your product, your work, something you've created, isn't so great? What does it mean, and how do you cope with that? Bec and Tara got a bad review late last year and have now recovered sufficiently to have a chat about it (don't worry, we're fine, everything is fine...how are you?). We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Fac...

2020-04-2136 min

Be Uncluttered Start your day right with Amy BanocyYou've probably heard lots of stories about successful people and how they attribute a lot of their success to their morning routines. If you're anything like Bec and Tara, who are best described as Morning Zombies, then you'll possibly see a similar start to your morning as a little beyond your reach. Well, we want to bring it within reach! This week Tara chats to Amy Banocy, bestselling author, speaker and success coach who helps us learn about ways we can start our day right. Don't worry, Amy is not a "bounce out of bed at 4am" sort of person, e...

2020-04-1447 min

Be Uncluttered What is Bullet Journalling?Bec is a Bullet Journal aficionado and if you've listened to a lot of our episodes or followed her on social media you'd have heard her mention it. It's quite a mystery to Tara, so this week she grills Bec about what bullet journalling is all about in an effort to understand it better. References: https://bulletjournal.com/ http://www.rydercarroll.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4kueYhGEc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm15cmYU0IM We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@cle...

2020-04-0736 min

Be Uncluttered Millennials, minimalism and your stuffYou've probably already figured out that your kids and your grandkids probably don't want your stuff when you're gone. Have you thought about why? Is it because they're all minimalists? Or other reasons? Bec and Tara have, and chat about it in this week's episode. References: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/millennials/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our Facebook Commu...

2020-03-2428 min

Be Uncluttered Decluttering without making a messIf you've ever spent time trying to declutter only to realise that you're in more of a mess than when you started? This episode should help! This week Bec and Tara get stuck into what causes you to get in a big mess when you try to declutter, and gives some advice on how to avoid it in the future. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our...

2020-03-1731 min

Be Uncluttered Book review: The Power of HabitThis week we are chatting about a book that has been mentioned before by Bec in other episodes (and at other times!) so Tara decided she had to read it! The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is the subject of this little review. Bec and Tara discuss the things they like about the book (spoiler alert, it's most of it!) and let you know what it's all about and help you decide whether you'd like to read it. References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sK3wJAxGfs We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the pod...

2020-03-1039 min

Be Uncluttered Type A/Type B personality typingThis week we're back onto personality types - this time we discuss the "Type A/Type B" personality typing. Bec and Tara discuss its origins, how it's applied today, some critiques of it and how it might affect your clutter levels and decluttering style (or not!). References: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/AB.php We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our Inst...

2020-02-2526 min

Be Uncluttered Emotional ClutterSometimes it's not the stuff in our homes that's the only thing holding us back. Sometimes it's the stories we tell ourselves, the baggage we carry and the expectations we have. These things can be clutter, too, so Bec and Tara are going to have a chat about it and give you some tips on decluttering from an emotional perspective. References: https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-neuroplasticity-definition-depression-quiz.html http://www.cultivateconfidence.com/blame-and-the-empty-boat-practice https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/815715.Start_Where_You_Are http://www.adventuresinmeditating.com/2013/06/www-002/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the po...

2020-02-1830 min

Be Uncluttered Unfinished projectsOne of the Top Clutter Causes (it deserves caps) is Unfinished Projects. The stuff that you have laying around and stuffed in storage because it's waiting for something else to be done on it before it can be used or discarded. It's a major cause of clutter and a big stumbling block for many people trying to simplify their lives, so this week Bec and Tara dive in and discuss the different types of "unfinished stuff" clutter there is and how you might go about tackling it. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. Yo...

2020-02-1139 min

Be Uncluttered Avoiding landfillSometimes a huge barrier to decluttering is the fear of contributing to our massive problem of landfill. In this episode, Bec and Tara talk about ways you can reduce this fear and guilt and have a smaller impact on the landfill volumes than you think! References: https://www.co-opinsurance.co.uk/hub/the-charity-shop-checklist-what-can-and-cant-you-donate/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our Ins...

2020-02-0445 min

Be Uncluttered Transformation Mindset with Elizabeth BentonThis week Tara chats with Elizabeth Benton - author, podcaster and coach who transformed her life and now dedicates herself to helping others do the same. This interview really has some amazing gems to help you with your mindset if you're ready to make change, or are trying to and wondering why it's not working! There were quite a few "aha" moments for Tara during the interview, and also for Bec during the editing! References: https://www.amazon.com.au/Chasing-Cupcakes-Broke-Girl-Transformed-ebook/dp/B07LCCH7YC We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send...

2020-01-2140 min

Be Uncluttered New Year Goal Setting Part 2We're forging on with this episode despite Tara still sounding like she's in the toilet (she's not, not all of the time anyway) and we are finishing our talk on goal setting. We've covered the why, and some hows, and this week we talk about overcoming obstacles, being accountable and maybe even NOT setting goals at all! We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook: www.fac...

2020-01-0736 min

Be Uncluttered Just-in-time Christmas tips'Tis the season to be jolly, fala la la la, la la la laaaa....! With a week to go, Tara shares her top tips for making the week before and the week after a little less stressful and a little more fun. Basically this whole episode is an excuse for Tara to talk more about Christmas (we'll let her have her fun!). References: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/dec/12/downsize-christmas-clutter-boomers-millennials We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the...

2019-12-1737 min

Be Uncluttered Decluttering your carSometimes our cars can get really cluttered, whether by stuff we just leave in it, or stuff we deliberately carry around with us. But how would you like your car to be like? If you'd like it a bit less "full", Bec and Tara chat this week about how you can keep yours uncluttered, even if you have young kids (except you'll still have sultanas rolling around the floor, that's a given...). We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or an...

2019-11-2636 min

Be Uncluttered Planning ahead for ChristmasSo.....Tara is bursting out of her curly elf shoes with excitement because Christmas is coming! (She's already singing...make it stop!) But if it's coming, we'd best be ready for it rather than just complain, hey? This episode is all about ways you can reduce your stress and workload close to Christmas by planning ahead of time. Grab your notebook - you'll want to start your planning straight away! Other Christmas episodes: https://beuncluttered.podbean.com/e/christmas-clean-up/ https://beuncluttered.podbean.com/e/simplifying-christmas-how-to-reduce-the-stress/ https://beuncluttered.podbean.com/e/holiday-season-clutter-free-gifts/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anyth...

2019-11-1937 min

Be Uncluttered Taming your emailGot thousands of emails in your inbox and it kinda freaks you out? Or do you get too many emails and feel overwhelmed? Spend too much time filing and not enough time doing? Here's an episode to calm your busy email brain. From how to set up your inbox to how to send more efficient emails, Bec & Tara cover all sorts of email-related stuff this week. Tune in, mouse at the ready! References: https://hbr.org/2019/01/how-to-spend-way-less-time-on-email-every-day https://gettingthingsdone.com/ https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/never-check-email-in-the-morning https://redbooth.com/blog/managing-email-overload We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything abo...

2019-11-1247 min

Be Uncluttered Book review: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death CleaningThis week we chat about this book by author Margareta Magnusson. We found it worth reading - so listen in to find out why. Also heed Tara's warning so you can avoid her hilariously awkward "reading" moment! We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered Bec's websites: www.clearspace.net.au

2019-11-0534 min

Be Uncluttered Military Wife Life with Beck RaynerBeck Rayner is a military wife who has undergone a transformation through physical and emotional decluttering. This week she shares her story with Tara, talking about how her views about what was holding her back in life changed over the course of her journey. Find out more: https://militarylife.com.au/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our Insta: www.ins...

2019-10-0840 min

Be Uncluttered Mindfulness and clutterYou've probably heard about mindfulness. But what is it and why is everyone talking about it? Also, what does it have to do with emotional and psychological clutter? Bec and Tara chat about mindfulness - what it is, what the benefits are, and how you might include it in your life. References: https://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/crappy-to-happy/mindfulness-101 https://mindfulentrepreneurship.com/neuroscience-of-mindfulness-what-exactly-happens-to-your-brain-when-you-meditate/ https://www.npr.org/2019/04/29/718227789/all-the-worlds-a-stage-including-the-doctor-s-office https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa013259 We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, bas...

2019-10-0147 min

Be Uncluttered Living rooms (are for living in!)This week we celebrate our 50th episode with a decidedly un-celebratory topic, but hey, it has to be done at some stage! Dive headlong into your living room with us this week as we talk about how we can keep our living room working for us, and not the other way around. Bec and Tara share their top tips for keeping living rooms under control, as well as the most unusual things they've seen stored in living rooms! References: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/rabalder-cable-tidy-white-00281420/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You...

2019-09-1756 min

Be Uncluttered Book lovers talking booksBec and Tara are big readers. They love reading, and love books. They understand why people end up with more books than space; they totally get it. Because of this, we have a long episode for you this week, full of personal stories about books and reading and all that stuff. Don't worry, somewhere among the stories we'll have some tips for you on how to make decisions about books if you need to declutter them (it's okay....just breathe!). References: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1329616473833783 https://www.bookcrossing.com/ https://apps.apple.com/au/app/my-recipe-book-organizer/id375811859 We'd lov...

2019-09-1059 min

Be Uncluttered The toxic culture of ”better”Where does happiness lie? When striving for it, why does it always seem out of reach? Clutter is caused by many things, but acquiring is a big reason we have too much stuff. We acquire things a lot of the time because we feel we need The Thing because it will make our lives better. From the pretty new notebook (I'll get organised) to the new shoes (I'll look taller and trendier) to the new rug (the other one didn't match the sofa properly) and the new kitchen storage (glass will be safer). Are you afflicted by this? (Hint: we al...

2019-09-021h 01

Be Uncluttered Imposter Syndrome with Anne DitmeyerHave you ever felt like you don't deserve the success you have? Like someone is going to find out that you don't know what you're doing? As if one day the jig will be up and you'll be outed to the world as a complete fake? You're not alone if you have! This week Tara interviews Anne Ditmeyer about Imposter Syndrome. Anne is a designer, writer, traveler, creative coach and consultant with personal experience in overcoming Imposter Syndrome and finding the positive in the experience. References: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_cox_what_is_imposter_syndrome_and_how_can_you...

2019-08-2735 min

Be Uncluttered Toys Part 3 - Organising & maintenanceRounding up our epic "Toys" series, Bec & Tara discuss ways to organise and store toys, as well as how to maintain an organised (well, relatively - we are talking about kids so flexibility is a must!) toy space in the long term. If you haven't already listened to our first two Toys episodes, check them out. And if you haven't listened to our "Raising Uncluttered Kids" episodes, they might be useful too. References: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/cat/trofast-toy-storage-series-19027/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at...

2019-08-2056 min

Be Uncluttered Why is it so much easier to help someone else declutter?Have you ever helped someone else declutter? Have you found that it's so much easier than doing your own stuff? If so, you're not alone. Bec & Tara chat this week about how we can be great at helping other people declutter. We can be focused, rational and practical. We are enthusiastic and energetic. But then when we have to do our own, we avoid, procrastinate and get anxious. We find other things to do instead, and we agonise and make excuses. We also chat about what kind of person is the best type of person to help you declutter - an...

2019-07-2342 min

Be Uncluttered Women Against Waste: Tania GoranitisTara talks to Tania Goranitis about Women Against Waste, a roving event for regional Australia aimed at helping women and their families wage the war on waste and reduce their impact on the environment. Tania explains how Women Against Waste works, and you might be inspired to host one in your town! With the core pillars of Swap, Donate, Recycle, Mend and Learn, she has loads of great ideas to reduce your impact on the environment too - every little bit helps. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an em...

2019-07-0945 min

Be Uncluttered Decluttering Mode vs Maintenance ModeDecluttering is not a one-off activity - it's something that stays with you for life. Although it is always with you, it does change over time, however. This week Bec & Tara discuss what Maintenance Mode is, how it differs from Decluttering Mode and how each mode works. When do you know when you're in Maintenance Mode? Will you ever get there, and can you switch between the two? References: https://carinajane.com/category/minimalism/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com...

2019-07-0233 min

Be Uncluttered How to build an Intentional WardrobeWrapping up Wardrobe Month, Bec & Tara are teaching you how to transition from your current wardrobe to an intentional one. An intentional wardrobe isn't a capsule wardrobe, nor a minimalist wardrobe. It's YOUR version of the best wardrobe - one that has only what will fit easily in your closet, and has all of your favourite clothes. Tune in and find out how to get there! References: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/war-on-waste/series/1/video/DO1624H003S00 https://truecostmovie.com/ http://cardiganempire.com/2016/03/your-best-worst-colors.html We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You...

2019-06-251h 03

Be Uncluttered Project 333 - the rundownWardrobe month week three! Project 333 is an experiment in the capsule wardrobe concept. You can take it on as a one-off challenge or you can adopt it as a long-term lifestyle. Bec and Tara talk about the ins and outs of Project 333 this week, to help you decide if it's something you'd like to consider on your journey to taking control of your wardrobe. References: https://bemorewithless.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wardrobe.mayfair/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com...

2019-06-1834 min

Be Uncluttered What’s the #minsgame and should you play it?The #minsgame is a game created by The Minimalists, Joshua Fields-Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus. The game's aim is to provide you with motivation, accountability and a straightforward method to declutter as many as 695 items from your home in one month. Bec and Tara share their thoughts on it, and their experiences with doing it (and avoiding doing it, in Bec's case) in this episode. If you're interested in playing the game yourself, make sure you join our Facebook Community Group to play with us in June. References: https://www.theminimalists.com/game/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7rewjFNiys We'd...

2019-05-2141 min

Be Uncluttered How do you know when you have too much stuff?Bec and Tara don't really like using the words "right" or "wrong" or "too much" or "not enough" when talking about the volume of people's belongings. Everyone is so different - we all have different sized homes, different personalities in our household and different tolerance levels for clutter. A better way to describe volume levels is to call them "helpful" or "unhelpful". In this week's episode Bec and Tara discuss how to work out if you have unhelpful or helpful volumes of belongings, so that you can make some changes that make your life safer and happier! References: https://www.asl...

2019-05-1437 min

Be Uncluttered Kitchens - the hub of the homeCluttered kitchens are such a pain - when they're overly cluttered it's really obvious, and it gets in your way more than other areas because it's so frequently used. This week Be and Tara dive into the kitchen and give you some strategies to declutter and organise it so that you get the most out of the space, and get rid of some of the clutter that's annoying, embarrassing and frustrating you. Tara's platter tip will have you wondering why you never thought of it yourself, and Bec's Tupperware tip might just blow you away too! We'd love you to get...

2019-05-071h 10

Be Uncluttered Five beliefs that cause clutterOur surroundings are caused by our behaviours, and our behaviours are heavily influenced by our values and our beliefs. What we believe can actually cause clutter. In this episode, Bec and Tara discuss five beliefs that you may have, that may be causing your clutter issues. From how we perceive ourselves and who we believe we are, to how we see waste - there's a lot of thought-provoking stuff in this episode! References: https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-16/laughter-lifts-spirits-among-bushfire-survivors/297170 We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an emai...

2019-04-3033 min

Be Uncluttered Social media - is the tail wagging the dog?Social media is such a large part of so many people's lives. It's awesome, and it sucks. It's handy, and it drives us batty. It's a connection to the world and it's a complete waste of our time. It's fun, and it makes us miserable. So if you think you might need to stop letting social media be the boss of your time and your feelings, listen in for some tips and hints on how you might take control of social media instead of it controlling you. It's not going away, and we wouldn't really want it to, but we d...

2019-04-231h 08

Be Uncluttered Bedroom storage tips and tricksFollowing on from the episode on "Keeping Your Bedroom Clutter-free", Bec and Tara discuss bedroom storage specifically. From trunks to fold-down bedside tables, they discuss ways to make the most of the space in your bedroom. Find out what's under Bec and Tara's beds, too! We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered Bec's website: www.cle...

2019-04-1633 min

Be Uncluttered The true value of your thingsYou probably come up against the roadblock a lot when trying to declutter - the value of the item. Value is important because it helps us decide what stays and what goes, and helps us prioritise items. A lot of how we decide what value an item has is flawed, however. We usually go straight to what we paid for it, or what it might receive if you sold it. Bec and Tara explore all the ways we can figure out what the true value of your belongings are, to help you work out what really matters, and what can go...

2019-04-0935 min

Be Uncluttered Getting craftyCraft room too full to do craft? Desk too covered in stuff to do stuff? You're not alone! If you're drowning in beads, threads, fabric or needles; if you're overwhelmed by paints, wool, ribbons and card; if you're suffocating under fabric, washi tape, mosaics and yarn... listen in! Bec & Tara talk about why we end up with craft clutter, how our personalities can affect it and how letting go can open the doors to your crafts again. We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au...

2019-04-0244 min

Be Uncluttered What is a Professional Organiser and what do they do?If you've ever wondered what Professional Organisers and Declutter Coaches do, here's the episode for you. Bec and Tara are more Declutter Coaches than POs, and chat about the differences between the two, what you can expect from hiring a PO and how to make sure you get the best one for you. You may even learn something if you're wanting to become a PO as well! References: https://www.iopo.com.au/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or a...

2019-03-1938 min

Be Uncluttered HandbagsIs your handbag like the Tardis? Do you have everything in there you could possibly need in all sorts of situations? Or do you have a pared-down approach? If you're in the US, we're talking about your purse/pocketbook. When we mention the word "purse" in this episode, we're talking about a wallet. As expected, Bec & Tara have very different handbag situations (which are surprisingly consistent with the aspects of their lives!). Tara keeps control by being organised and Bec keeps control by opting out and minimising. Learn their tips and tricks to tame your handbag and save yourself loads of...

2019-03-1241 min

Be Uncluttered Un-busying your lifeFollowing on from last week, Bec & Tara dive into how to reduce the busy-ness of your life. If you're ready to jump off that hamster wheel, listen in for tips and hacks on how to reduce your "busy" feeling and slow your life down a little. From committees to drama, from being a "yes person" to accidentally volunteering for things noone asked you to, Bec & Tara will help you smooth your schedule and ease the frenzy. Learn Bec's habit of saying no, and find out what Tara means by her "tomato and basil" tasks. References: https://sidsavara.com/coveys-time-management-matrix-illustrated/ We'd love...

2019-03-0551 min

Be Uncluttered The psychology of busyWhy are we all so busy? Are we really busy or are we just saying we are? Is "busy" something that is done to us, or something that we do to ourselves? Is Being Very Busy a badge of honour? Why do we value it? How many other questions about busy are there? (answer - plenty!). Bec and Tara dissect all of this in this episode - so if you're a VBP (Very Busy Person) and want off that train, listen in! References: https://brenebrown.com/ https://slowyourhome.com/the-slow-home-podcast/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything abou...

2019-02-2642 min

Be Uncluttered Keeping your bedroom clutter-freeIs your bedroom a haven of peace and relaxation? Or a pit of things to do and stuff to fall over? Without needing to be perfect, it's a good idea to have low clutter levels in your bedroom to promote better sleep and a peaceful start and end to each day. Bec & Tara talk about ways to keep your bedroom clutter-free this week, with their tips and tricks (and Tara's bedside table hack that knocked Bec's socks off) and insights into why we should reduce the clutter in or bedrooms, and how to do it! There's talk of dogs and mot...

2019-02-1944 min

Be Uncluttered Marie Kondo - the TV showAfter talking about the books last week, Bec & Tara tackle Kondo’s “Tidying Up” show on Netflix. From making Bec cry and having her talking to her house, to frustrating her. From helping Tara have her towels look amazing, to having her wondering how Kondo’s clothes stayed so neat and tidy; the show is dismantled and pondered over. Looking at it through both personal and professional lenses, they provide their take on the pros and cons of the show, the positive and negative attention it’s getting, highlighting the bits they loved, and the bits they thought were lacking, they’ll give...

2019-02-1243 min

Be Uncluttered Marie Kondo - the booksKondo-mania is sweeping Australia. This diminutive Japanese Tidying Queen's Netflix series has everyone in a frenzy of decluttering, with charities overloaded and everyone "Konmari-ing" their homes. So as seasoned professionals that do what she does, Bec & Tara are asked a LOT what they think of the show, the method she uses and the "quirks" of her techniques. In this episode they talk about her two books - "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up"and "Spark Joy" with their personal and professional reactions to them. Next week we'll talk about the TV Show. Marie Kondo Website: https://konmari.com/ We'd love you t...

2019-02-0531 min

Be Uncluttered Jacinta’s story - part 1Following on from last week's episode on toxic relationships, this week Tara chats to Jacinta, whose story about an abusive relationship covers a few of our themes, from toxic relationships to how we feel about our "stuff" as it comes and goes from our lives. Trigger warning: this episode is a true story that contains content that discusses emotional and psychological abuse, and it does include children. References: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or...

2019-01-2239 min

Be Uncluttered Toxic relationshipsSometimes clutter takes forms other than of our physical surrounds. We can carry clutter with us as habits, beliefs and relationships, to name a few. This week we chat about toxic relationships. What are they and we do we have them? And why do we stick with them? Learn some questions to ask yourself to identify if you have any toxic relationships, and some strategies to remove or protect yourself from their damaging effects. Bec and Tara don't talk about their toxic relationship - they prefer to just pretend to like each other (KIDDING!). References: https://www.theminimalists.com/ https://www...

2019-01-1533 min

Be Uncluttered Planners and diaries - paper or digital?New Year, new planner? This week Bec and Tara talk about the different types of diaries and planners you can use, specifically the differences between paper planners and digital planners. They discuss the pros and cons of each. Tara has a new planner this year that she's excited about, and Bec is continuing with her bullet journaling (if you're interested in learning about it she does give a curious Tara a rundown on the basics), so there's a bit more paper chat than digital chat, but hey, that's one of their similarities so there wasn't anything to argue about or l...

2019-01-0851 min

Be Uncluttered New Year’s resolutions? To resolve or not to resolve...Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019! This week Bec & Tara dip their toes in the waters of New Year's Resolutions (sorry, it's a hot day, I have water on the brain...not literally...) and discuss how they work (or don't work) and how you might be able to have the best of both worlds - inspiration from the start of the New Year, and success in achieving your goals. If you really want New Year's resolutions, but they never work for you, give Bec & Tara's suggestions a try. You might find you really kick some goals in 2019. References: https://www.yourcoach.be...

2019-01-0129 min

Be Uncluttered ”Do you buy souvenirs?” and other listener questions #1What sentimental items can't you get go of? Do you buy souvenirs? Should I go into my kids' rooms and clear them out when they're not around? Were you always organised and uncluttered? How do you find homes for things? These are just a few of the (sometimes curly!) questions (or quristions as Tara likes to call them... hee hee) that we've been asked by our listeners, and we have a good shot at answering them! Bec was a little loose with the editing this week, she was feeling frisky. She left a few bloopers in for your amusement. You're we...

2018-12-1838 min

Be Uncluttered Christmas clean-upWhen the jingle bells are quiet, you have a fridge full of leftovers (mmmm.....pav...), the presents are all unwrapped, you're sick of wine (is that possible??), and the friends and family all leave, what next? How do you store your Christmas decorations? When do you pack up? What do you do with all the rubbish? Do you keep the paper, cards and ribbons? Do you pack up the tree on New Years Day like Tara or do you leave it up until practically Easter like Bec does? These tips and tricks will help you recover from Christmas and give Fu...

2018-12-1134 min

Be Uncluttered Simplifying Christmas - how to reduce the stressThis next episode in the holiday season series deals with the Christmas schedule and all the stuff to do in the holiday season. Work out how to create a holiday season for your family with traditions that mean a lot to everyone, without stressing you out. Bec and Tara look back at their childhood Christmases and talk about their own wishes for the holiday season. Tara loves being at home and Bec loves a very lazy Christmas. Learn Bec's favourite method of stress reduction (it's her recurring theme and easier said than done but worth the effort!) and listen as Ta...

2018-12-0436 min

Be Uncluttered Holiday season - clutter free giftsChristmas and other holiday seasons are a huuuugggeeee contributor to clutter and stress. There's the whole unwanted gifts issue, the wastage, the feelings of guilt and obligation. The whole "giving presents for the sake of it" kind of thing can really become problematic. Or even if you LOVE giving and receiving gifts, you still have to manage the volume of belongings in your home. Bec and Tara talk about how you can reduce the clutter hangover this holiday season. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, there's loads of advice that will help you out with other gift giving traditions you ma...

2018-11-2647 min

Be Uncluttered Laundries - a hard working roomThis week Bec and Tara talk laundries, from what we store in them, to how we manage our washing process and what kinds of things we can declutter from our laundries to make them more efficient and effective. From British kitchen-laundries to whether to iron or not iron - nothing is left behind! Don't miss out on Tara's HUGE confession (and Bec laughing at it!). We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help yo...

2018-11-2044 min

Be Uncluttered Raising uncluttered kids part 2This week we continue our episode about how to raise uncluttered kids. Bec and Tara share stories about their own kids, as well as things they've learned when working with other families. Tara assuages her culling guilt by handing her fancy clothes down to her girls for dress-ups, and teaches us how to use the Tiny Tuttles Toy Shop technique. Bec confesses she's got a sweary memory about one of her kids' baby toys; can you be proud of when your toddler first drops the F-bomb? Because Bec was! You'll also learn a couple of techniques for managing kids' artwork, wh...

2018-11-1339 min

Be Uncluttered Raising uncluttered kids - part 1Bec and Tara got carried away and talked sooooo much about uncluttering kids this week that we had to chop the episode into two parts! There's so much to cover that editing it all made Bec a bit dizzy. But it's a good thing - they have ideas for lots of other episodes as a result! This episode talks about why we have cluttered kids, and why it might be a good idea to change that. Tara and Bec get all squealy about Peaches and Cream Barbie (we're NOT old) and share some of the parenting techniques they’ve used to k...

2018-11-0629 min

Be Uncluttered Sentimental clutter - a heavy weight to liftThis episode dives down into our hearts to talk about sentimental clutter. Why we keep it, and the best ways to approach it. From Bec's dad's furniture to Tara's mum's books, we have lots of personal experience with this and plenty of examples from our clients, too. References: https://www.angelgownsaustralia.org.au/ https://www.cwaa.org.au/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our Facebook: ww...

2018-10-2934 min

Be Uncluttered ”But I might need it one day”One of the most common reasons why we keep stuff we don't need, use or love is the fear that we might need it one day. I mean, everyone knows that the day after you throw out that flamethrower you get a massive spider on your ceiling! But what does that really mean, and how can we overcome this unhelpful thought process? Bec and Tara unpack this issue and provide some insight into why we do this, and how we can make more helpful decisions when trying to declutter. References: https://www.theminimalists.com/jic/ We'd love you to get in...

2018-10-2626 min

Be Uncluttered Aspirational clutter - the life you wantedWhat is "aspirational clutter" and why are we hanging onto it? This week we'll give you some examples and some tips on how to deal with it. We also have some confessions to make about our own little aspirational clutter weak spots (hint - Bec can't sit down in her jeans and Tara thinks she's Heston Blumenthal). References: https://penelopetrunk.com/ We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch t...

2018-10-1627 min

Be Uncluttered Decluttering when you have no space to sortHave you been prevented from decluttering because your house is too full of stuff? Sometimes people hit the roadblock of "no space to sort" and as much as they'd like to clear some things out, they find it virtually impossible because there's no room to move. In other news, Tara makes fun of Bec's weeding analogy and subsequently Bec wishes she didn't edit out Tara's funniest mistakes! Show references: Julie Morgenstern Book: Organising from the Inside Out - https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/ Two Trash Bag Tango- Peter Walsh- http://www.peterwalshdesign.com/ Marie Kondo Book: "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up...

2018-10-1613 min

Be Uncluttered Who is Bec, who is Tara and what is clutter anyway?For our very first episode, we talk about our plans for the podcast, talk about ourselves for a bit and then discuss what WE think clutter actually is. As you'll notice, we're a bit nervous and overly serious in this episode but we'll loosen up, don't worry!! We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at rebecca@clearspace.net.au, basklifecoaching@outlook.com, or any of the links below will help you get in touch too. Our website: www.beuncluttered.com.au Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered Our In...

2018-10-1612 min