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Chai on Life41. Finally Get the Clutter Out of Your Life (Just in Time for Pesach!) with Balagan Be Gone's Rebekah SaltzmanHi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Chai on Life Podcast. I’m Alex Segal, and today we have Rebekah Saltzman on the show. Rebekah is an organizing wizard who is going to help all of us get into the decluttering and organization mindset today.Rebekah holds a degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, and for many years worked as a graphic designer. Rebekah’s passion for the environment and helping people improve their lives drove her to change careers and create her brand, Balagan Be Gone.
2025-02-171h 02
Tuesday Talks with DarleenEmbracing Minimalism and Mindfulness with Rebekah Saltzman {Ep 61}In this episode of Tuesday Talks, I sit down with Rebekah Saltzman, a personal organizer and author who has transformed her life through the principles of zero waste and positive thinking. After leaving her career as a designer, Rebekah found her passion in helping others declutter their homes and their lives, enabling them to create a space that truly reflects their values and priorities. Together, we explore how the act of letting go can lead to greater mental clarity and emotional well-being, and she shares her insights on organizing not just physical items but also our time and mindset.
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2025-01-2844 min
Jewish Women Talk About MidlifeOrganizing and Decluttering all that Stuff [with Rebekah Saltzman]In this episode, I’m spoke with Rebekka Saltzman of
BalaganBeGone about organizing and decluttering our stuff.
By the time we reach midlife, most of us have accumulated a lot of stuff. Even if it is organized, it's still a lot of stuff, and all that can clutter our homes and even our minds. We might have our stuff, our kids' stuff, and sometimes even stuff we inherited. In other words, lots of stuff. Some of it we need, but much of it is "just in case," or things we haven't gotten around to sifting through in ye...
2024-07-011h 05
613 Books PodcastOrganized Jewish Life: Your Complete Guidebook by Rebekah SaltzmanIn this encore episode of 613 Books podcast, host Heather Dean interviews author and personal organization expert Rebekah Saltzman about her new book, "Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events, and Every Day."
When you have checklists and other tools that Rebekah provides in this essential guidebook, your Jewish life is much more manageable. Shabbat and Holidays, life events and celebrations, even those skills we think of as “adulting,” are all presented in a way you can succeed. All of us can benefit from Rebekah’s practical tips on home organization, bill paying, traveling, emergencies, and decision-making and mo...
2023-05-2416 min
Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo BuxbaumDecluttering Your Home and Your Mind (for Passover and all-year round) with Rebekah Saltzman and Devorah BuxbaumRebekah Saltzman is a personal organization expert and a sustainable lifestyle leader in the Jewish community. Decluttering, reducing waste and a simplified Jewish life are all married in her premiere book Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events and Every Day.A busy mother of three and entrepreneur, Rebekah knows the struggles of keeping it all together. Pair that with the revolving Jewish calendar, managing all the customs, and everyday life and it’s easy to drown. Using her expertise as a personal organizer, Rebekah has tackled the seemingly impossible task: making Jewish cu...
2023-03-2251 min
The Make A Baby PodcastHow to move on from clutter to organization for your baby with Rebekah SaltzmanASK CAROLINA ANYTHINGIs your house driving you crazy? Over 27% of adults in the United States report their homes are cluttered, according to SpareFoot. In this episode, Carolina and Organization Expert Rebekah Saltzman discuss how an organized home can deeply benefit. your fertility and emotional health. Rebekah shares her experience how creating space for your baby in your home helps your fertility journey.What you'll learn: 1:13 Who Rebekah is and what she does in the world2:15 How the home and organization affect women, fertility, and baby11:00 The reality of organization
2023-02-0343 min
The Awesome Moms PodcastTeaching Kids how to be organized at home with Rebekah Saltzman | EP. 32This week Aidel has on a guest to discuss staying organized with our children. Professional organizer Rebekah Saltzman of Balagan Be Gone helps her clients declutter and make space in their life. Rebekah holds a degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, and for many years worked as a graphic designer. Rebekah’s passion for the environment and helping people improve their lives drove her to change careers and create Balagan Be Gone.Rebekah’s straightforward approach to managing “stuff” and her no-nonsense ability to get to the heart of what is important combines...
2022-12-1952 min
Back to Me – Midlife Wellness, Mindset and Self-Care for WomenE#78 Celebrity Chat with Rebekah SaltzmanSuch a great conversation this week with Rebekah Saltzman about the reality of homes and families and stuff and finding your best way to live a stress free life!
Rebekah has also been super generous and there is a giveaway of a free month with her Journey to Organization Membership! Listen to the whole podcast to get the details and scroll down for links.
Rebekah Saltzman is a personal organization expert, owner of Balagan Be Gone Personal Organization, Author of Organized Jewish Life, and the voice of the Journey To Organization Podcast and membership.
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2022-09-2849 min
Entrepreneurs Sushi ClubGet Efficient and Overall Life Quality Improved with Rebekah SaltzmanRebekah Saltzman is a personal organization expert who helps individuals and small businesses organize, streamline and automate their lives. Rebekah holds a degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, and for many years worked as a graphic designer. Rebekah’s passion for the environment and helping people improve their lives drove her to change careers and create Balagan Be Gone. Rebekah’s straightforward approach to managing “stuff” and her no-nonsense ability to get to the heart of what is important combined with her people skills help people get control of their lives through organization. By helping her clients...
2020-11-2637 min
M4 Women Magazine ShowThe power of decluttering your home and business with Rebekah SaltzmanUgh, it happened again. You’re looking for something and can’t find it because you’re disorganized. And losing valuable time just makes you feel more upset with yourself.
You promise yourself you’re going to get more organized. That’s until the next time you can’t find something and realize you’ve actually done nothing to get more organized. We’ve all been there.
Fortunately, we can learn how to save time by organizing our business and life!
Meet Rebekah Saltzman. She’s a professional organizer.
Rebekah comes from a fashion des...
2020-11-2447 min
Run Lift MomS3E8: Zero waste lifestyle with Rebekah Saltzman of Journey to OrganizationTo learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes https://runliftmompod.com/how-to-begin-a-zero-waste-lifestyle-with-rebekah-saltzman
Guest details
This link on Skillshare will give you 2 free months of premium Skillshare + Rebekah's time management course and my organization mini course. http://skl.sh/2wUreAL
Find Rebekah on IG at https://instagram.com/balaganbegone
She also has a weekly podcast called "Journey to Organization" where she talks about decluttering and reducing waste. My Husband and I are currently binging it as we create capsule wardrobes & prepare for our move
Website with ALL the things: www.BalaganBeGone.com...
2020-10-0714 min
Everyday Business SolutionsS1E6: How to Optimize Internal Processes to Prepare for Change with Rebekah SaltzmanWhether it’s how you allocate tasks or simply the software you employ to manage your workload, it is vital to optimizing your internal processes for healthy and efficient work life.Rebekah Saltzman is a personal organization expert and owner of the company, Balagan Be Gone. She started off only managing personal organization but got into organization and optimization for business startups when she saw an opportunity to share her skill set with a larger market.With Rebekah, we talk about the importance of delegating tasks inside an organization, outsourcing when necessary, and supporting a bu...
2020-09-2233 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman145: Get on the decluttering trainWhat happened when your partner isn't on the decluttering train with you??? It can be rough - this week I will talk about solutions for what to do when your family isn't on board the train with you and you feel resentful
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2020-09-0924 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman144: Tips to organize for Rosh HashannahThis year you may not be going to shul for Rosh Hashannah or any part of Yom Tov so this week I decided to talk about how you can organize yourself for a more spiritual Jewish New Year experience. Grow and be your best self in 5781! In order to do that some advanced planning needs to happen! So check out this episode to see what you can do now to get organized for the holidays!
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2020-09-0223 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman143: Decision FatigueDo you know that we make more than 35,000 decisions in a day? That is a lot! Decision fatigue is when we get worn out from too many decisions. This week I talk about how it relates to organization and what you can do to avoid it.
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2020-08-2625 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman142: Back to school tipsI know we aren't exactly sure how, when or even if our kids are going to be going back to school, but they will have school.
This week I am focusing on tips for reusing school supplies, setting up good working habits, and giving kids the tools they need to learn and stay healthy!
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2020-08-1922 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman141: Six tips for AliyahAre you making Aliyah soon? If you, a family member or a friend are making Aliyah, you are not going to want to miss this episode. To celebrate my 6 year Aliyahversary, I dedicated this weeks podcast to my best tips for making Aliyah! (I added a 7th for good luck :))
What do you think? Did I miss something? Send me an email and let me know how I did!
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2020-08-1223 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman140: Tu B’Av, A Zero Waste holiday & 3 tips if you are engagedWhat do Tu B'Av, the 15th of the Jewish month of Av, and Zero Waste have in common? What Tu B'Av anyway? 3 Tips for couples who are getting engaged, and 2 if you are already married!
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2020-08-0421 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman139: Tisha B'AvWondering how to organize for Tisha B'Av - me too! Listen to this week's episode to see how!
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2020-07-2821 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman138: Maintenance strategiesSo you organized your whole house - how do you keep it organized and tidy?
Listen for 2 strategies to help you maintain the order in your home.
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2020-07-2228 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman137: Chana Mason - How to let go of stuffI am sometimes sentimental.
Not always, but sometimes.
I have all my sentimental things together in one trunk I keep at the foot of my bed. Every few weeks I open it up and look through.
Sometimes I get rid of things. Mostly, I just take a look around and then close it back up.
Why?
Why am I holding on to this stuff? This week on the podcast, Chana Mason helps me to figure that out!
Follow her simple line...
2020-07-1544 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman136: How long does it take to organize a space?Not sure how much time to dedicate to decluttering, this episode is for you!
Allotting the correct amount of time is important, but how do you know? This week's episode will help you figure it all out.
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2020-07-0827 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman135: How to deal with collectorsAre you a collector? How about your partner or child? Do you collect one type of thing or many?
Collections can turn into problems mighty fast --- learn what to do with collectors and collections in this weeks episode.
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2020-07-0220 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman134: Memorial to my motherMy mom passed away. She taught me so much and shaped me into the person I am today.
This week I pay tribute to my mom, who taught me to be happy with what I have, to give thanks, and to not overthink things too much.
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2020-06-2341 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman133: Hoarding in the time of CoronaI have been trying to figure out what to say to make this time manageable for you, so I decided on just telling my story and my truth.
Things right now stink. It stinks to be stuck in your house. It stinks to not be with friends and family for holidays. It stinks to worry about getting sick.
When we reframe the situation and focus on gratitude, even for those of us who have it really bad, I think it is easier to cope. Focusing on the good, and...
2020-04-0230 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman132 : Get Your taxes in order with Yosefa HuberThere are only two things in live that are unavoidable, death and taxes.
In this crazy time we are living, it is still tax season! I asked CPA, Yosefa Huber to come on the podcast this week and explain to us exactly what is what -
Changes to tax dates this year
Why accountants are necessary for expats
Tips on filing back tax returns
How to organize documents for taxes
Social security and expat rights
Are your taxes ready to be filed?
To reach Yosefa check out her...
2020-03-2444 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman131: Don't Panic - with Aviva YoselisWhat can we do during this Coronavirus outbreak to stay healthy? Aviva Yoselis from http://healthadvize.com/ is back (see episode 115) to talk to us about how to deal with your mental health during this crisis, how to care for your self and your family, and how long we can expect to be in a social distancing stage.
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2020-03-1939 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman130: I'm an organized personPeople always tell me, I don't understand why I need your help, I am an organized person - it doesn't make sense - and tell them that your organization skills aren't the problem - it is the volume of stuff that you have in your home that is the problem. Listen to find out more on how you can get to your most organized self.
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2020-02-2634 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah SaltzmanJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman (Trailer)
2020-02-2600 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman129: Tu B'Shevat ReductionWhat is the connection between Tu B'Shevat (The Jewish New Year for trees) and using what we have and only buying what we really need? Listen to find out that and things that I do with my family to reduce my waste.
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2020-02-1232 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman128: Kids with bad habitsDo your kids have bad organizational habits? Setting them up to succeed with organizational skills helps them become better functioning adults, Listen to find out more.
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2020-02-0624 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman127: Things on displayDo you keep things on display in your house? Do you feel like it is too much?
This week I answer a listener question about how to deal with stuff on display, and what happens to it when the space around it gets cluttered and untidy.
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2020-01-2922 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman126: Organize your emailsIf you have more than 1,000 unread emails in your inbox - you are going to want to check out this episode. I cover - inbox zero, inbox as to do list, unsubscribing, searching, archiving, and folders.
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2020-01-2228 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman125: Zero Waste (Low Waste) Bar MitzvahWhen you are throwing an event - it can be difficult to reduce the waste - so listen in to how we did it - and let me know what you do to reduce your waste when you have an event.
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2020-01-0934 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman124: Resolution ResultsThis time of year we make resolutions but sometimes we don't actually reach our goals. In this week's podcast episode I layout some tips and tricks on how to organize yourself so you can meet your goals.
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2020-01-0122 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman123: Capsule WardrobeI have 201 items in total in my wardrobe - this includes - shirts, sweaters, dresses, leggings, skirts, underwear, socks, jewelry, shoes, hats, scarves, coats, and purses. I challenge you to not only tell me what you have in your wardrobe - but to reduce by 25% over 90 days - can you do it? Use the tag #balagancapsule and #capsulechallenge2020
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2019-12-1116 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman122: ToysToys don't have to be the bain of your existence, this week we talk about how to organize them and how to decide what to keep and what to toss, saving them between kids, and how to let them go.
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2019-12-0431 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman121: Gift GivingGiving gifts doesn't have to mean giving clutter to our friends, here are 10 tips for zero waste gifts and 3 tips for how to deal with gifts for eight nights of chanukkah.
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2019-11-2836 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman120: Feelings of LossSometimes letting go of stuff is hard! Taking a look at your feelings, being with them, and then allowing yourself to move on is an important step in decluttering. This week on the podcast, we talk about just that! What are some feelings you feel when you declutter?
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2019-11-1427 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman119: CoatsDo you have what feels like 1,000 coats hanging in your closet? Coats, jackers, windbreakers, sweatshirts, raincoats, anorak, whatever you call it, or how ever many you have they take up space! Today we talk about what to do with them and how to minimize coats!
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2019-11-0921 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah SaltzmanAzriela Jankovic - Beyond all thingsThings are just tools to get us where we need to go. This week on the podcast we talk with Azriella Jankovic, the author of Beyond All Things and we talk about how to reframe chores, the natural world, and the stuff we have and the stuff we want.
AzrielaJankovic.com
Author, ‘Beyond all Things: Insights to Awaken Joy, Purpose, and Spiritual Connection’
Host of ‘Within All Things’ Podcast
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2019-10-3049 min
Mental Health, RECLAIMED. with Dr. Azi Jankovic and FriendsEP 06: How to Simplify Your Space with Rebekah Saltzman, Journey to Organization (and Zero Waste)We live in a time of more material abundance than ever, but as Rebekah Saltzman explains, our stuff may be making us work too hard. How can we own our stuff without letting it own us? Simplify our lives to free up our time? Make our spaces easy and enjoyable to inhabit?
In this episode, Rebekah and Azi explore all of this and more.
Thank you to Kesher Video, international video production company, for sponsoring this episode: http://keshervideo.com/
To learn more about Rebekah and how she can help you, you can visit http://www.BalaganBeGone.com and be s...
2019-10-2350 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman117: Organize Your KitchenOrganizing in the kitchen doesn't have to be difficult. If you take a few minutes to really think about the layout of the kitchen before you set it up, it can really help you in the long run!.
Here are some things to think about:
Are the like items together?
Are the things you need the most with in your reach?
Is the set up of your kitchen allowing you to function with maximum efficiency?
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2019-09-2632 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman116: We Buy Too Much StuffDo you have too much stuff? This week we talk about school supplies and a response to a post by Yemima Mizrachi back to school post and what can happen when you collect things, too many things!)
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2019-09-1127 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman115:Aviva Yoselis Health advocacyWant to get your health care organized? Learn about Healthcare Advocacy with Aviva Yoselis from the Shira Pransky project and Health Advize and how to best organize your time with your doctors, how to organize your medical papers, and how to get the most of your healthcare in general.
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2019-09-0459 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman114: AccumulationAfter a stint in the hospital with my mother I was shocked about how much we accumulated during our time there. This week I chat about how it happens and what we can do about it.
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2019-08-2720 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman113: Barbara Schwarck - Clear IntentionsDo you ever wonder why you have trouble sticking to the commitments you make to yourself, like making new habits? Well my guest this week, Barbara Schwarck, will help get you on the path to getting things done! She has offered a worksheet and 2 chapters of her book for free! Head to Balaganbegone.com/barbara to download them.
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2019-08-0742 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman112: Digital OrganizationDo you have too much digital clutter??? Get cleaned up - delete what you don't need and file what you do need in an organized way!
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2019-07-3123 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman111: Fun in Jerusalem Joanna ShebsonEver wonder how to organize a trip, specifically one to Israel? Well Joanna Shebson from Fun In Jerusalem talks with us about how to set up your trip to Israel, how to find things to do, how to get around, even how to pack!
Listen in and let me know what you think - have any tips for when you travel? Let me know!
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2019-07-2434 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman110: What does a personal organizer do?Do you wonder why a personal organizer does what she does? Do you think why does it cost so much or why are sessions so long? Today I talk about that and answer listener questions.
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2019-07-0322 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman109: Deena Fiedler - Leket IsraelLearn about what happens to food waste when we not longer need, why food waste is an environmental problem, how Leket Israel helps rescue food and how you can volunteer to help! If you want to donate to Leket head to www.leket.org
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2019-06-2637 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman108: MovingCheck out this episode on getting organized for a move - what to do 8-10 weeks, 6 weeks, 4 weeks, 2 weeks, and up to the move!
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2019-06-2029 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman107: Storage containersNo - just no. Don't buy storage containers before you declutter! Save yourself tons of time and money - go to the store buying just what you need, after you declutter! Listen for more on storage containers.
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2019-06-1230 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman106: Pack for camp (and school)Find out if the list you actually need to pack everything on your kids camp list, what to pack in, how to label stuff, what to send to camp, and what to send to school!
Melissa Goldwag from PackForCamp.com (by Murray the Sockman) is chatting with us today about that and all your camp questions!
To reach Melissa her website or call 516-986-8605
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2019-06-0438 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman105: PapersEver wonder how to sort and file your papers? How long should I keep it? When should I toss it? Today I talk about that and more -specifically - get a fireproof waterproof safe to store all those difficult to replace documents.
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2019-05-2924 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman104: Where shouId I put my things?A listener called me and asked me - where should I store my arts and crafts supplies? In the kitchen where my kids do arts and crafts - or somewhere else? It is a good questions - and there are many components to it - so hear what I have to say on the topic by tuning in!
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2019-05-2220 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman103: Sentimental ItemsEver wonder what to do with sentimental items? I always suggest you deal with them at the end of the decluttering process. Today I talk about why they are such triggers and what you can do to deal with them.
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2019-05-1520 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman102: 10 Days alone with my kidsI just spent the last 10 days with my kids, and no other adults. It was a really challenging experience for me. What I learned was this - having less stuff made it easier. Pre planning and getting help in advance would have been better. My kids can do more stuff!
It taught me that my husband does a lot more than I really realized, and I want to make a commitment to make sure my marriage, which I think is starting out great, gets better so I can connect with him even better. If you...
2019-05-0824 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman101: Faigy PollackIs your bedroom a mess? Does it lead to a struggle between you and your spouse? Do you feel like you are doing all you can to make your marriage work but it just isn't working?
Today - Faigy Pollack is joining us to talk about how to make your marriage great. Faigy is the creator of “Unblock Your Way to Oneness”, a comprehensive course on the Torah’s perspective of marital intimacy and practical application of that knowledge.
Faigy is a certified EFT practitioner and acclaimed kallah teacher. Through her work in EFT Fa...
2019-05-0159 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman100: Evan SaltzmanFor our very special 100th episode check out my conversation with my best friend, the love of my life, my husband, Evan Saltzman.
We talk about how we are trying to go ZW, what he thinks of it, baking, and living with less!
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2019-04-1734 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman099: Getting ready for PesachWhen you are getting ready for Pesach you should be focusing on getting it done, NOT getting it done perfectly.
Write things down - you don't need to remember it all in your head - write it down once - and download the Holiday workbook from Balagaganbegone.com to help you keep it all in once place and organized!
What should you write down you ask?
Shopping lists
Prices of items on your shopping list
Meal plans
Recipes
Guests lists
What your rabbi says about getting ready for Pesach
Anything you want to...
2019-04-1017 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman098: Lily AroninCheck out the interview of Lily Aronin interviewing me! We talk about getting ready for Pesach and some of our best tips and tricks. Lily gives some great advice about eating on Pesach and how to stay healthy with all that matzah!
Check out BalaganBeGone.com for the Pesach workbook.
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2019-03-2734 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman096: Organization is worth the effortI see so many people struggling with the stuff in their lives. They know they need to get organized, but it doesn't seem like a priority since they are getting by. They manage to get up, get dressed, get the kids out the door, no one goes hungry, they just make it through another day.
It doesn't have to be like that. If you take the time now to declutter, make it a priority, and get it done, the payoff down the road is huge. You will have more time and more energy...
2019-03-1320 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman094: Question catch upThis episode is dedicated to answering listener questions!
Most of them were about me and my family - I hope you enjoy!
If you have questions email: rebekah@rebekahsaltzman.com and follow Rebekah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @balaganbegone Check out Rebekah on Pintrest as Rebekah Saltzman and join the FREE Facebook group - Organizing in Israel - Balagan Be Gone (you don't have to live in Israel to join!) Subscribe to the mailing list at www.balaganbegone.com
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2019-02-2732 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman092: RoutinesRoutines are important but they don't have to rule your day- when you have less - you get to focus more on the people in your life and be flexible rather than focusing on your stuff and keeping it tidy.
For me - I don't have a lot of routines - I just try to take life day by day - that doesn't work for everyone, but at this stage in my life it does for me.
What works best for you? Drop me a line and let me know - and don't...
2019-02-1527 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman091: Holding OnFiguring out why you are holding on to things can be difficult but it is a worthwhile exercise because it helps us to move forward in the decluttering process.
Holding on to things because of fear of scarcity - worry that you won't have access to what you need and holding on to things that you store in other places, or even in your own space because they hold sentimental value isn't always the best thing to do.
Unpack your feelings - process the relationship between the items and how it makes you...
2019-02-0724 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman090: Finding BalanceThis week on the JTO podcast I answer a listener question - how do you figure out the balance between delcuttering things you already have and the cost of going out and buying it again if you need it.
It is a good questions and one that a lot of people need help answering in order to move forward in their decluttering efforts.
I am interested to know what you think about the balance - and how you measure it - drop me a line and let me know.
2019-01-2923 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman089: Sabrina Perl - Get HealthyToday I am chatting with Sabrina Perl - a certified nutritional consultant and certified personal trainer.
We had a great chat about menu planning, how much exercise we really need, how to deal with picky eaters, and so much more.
If you want to connect with Sabrina you can by heading to her website healthybysabrina.com. You can buy her books Quick & Healthy Recipes for a Delicious Holiday and Weight Loss Made Simple or book a session!
If you have a topic you would like Rebekah to discuss...
2019-01-2342 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman088: 5 tips to help you declutter with your familyThis week on the podcast I give you 5 tips to help you declutter when you don't live alone! Ready?
1. It isn’t you it is me… a lot of the time you are the problem - be honest - look at yourself and see if you are really holding yourself back - don't automatically blame someone else.
2. Clean up your own space first... This is a no brainier- how can you expect your family to get organized if you yourself aren't???
3. Get to the root of the problem -If you get...
2019-01-1526 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman087: Alana Slot Stern - Thrive with ADHDIf you have been diagnosed with ADHD or if you have ADHD or suspect you have ADHD then you are going to want to hear this episode.
This week Alana Slot Stern, (www.thriveadhd.com)an ADHD coach for women, joins the podcast to talk about what ADHD looks like in women and girls, how you can deal with it, and how you can deal if other family members have it.
You can download a FREE info graphic to help you cope here.
If you have a...
2019-01-0950 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman086: Shira Gura - The S.T.U.C.K. MethodDo you feel stuck? If you do, this week’s podcast episode is for you! My guest Shira Gura has pioneered the S.T.U.C.K. method and today she is telling us all about it and how it helped her get decluttered.
Shira has graciously offered all the listeners of the Journey to Organization Podcast a free copy of her book- which I highly recommend you read.
In the episode we talk about how Shira got started and how the method helps her move past any negative feelings she has.
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2019-01-0143 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman085: Tara Button - Buy Me OnceDo you ever wish that everything you bought would be something that would last forever??? Even if it didn't last forever, wouldn't it be great if manufacturers stood behind their products??
My guest on the podcast today, Tara Button decided that she only wanted to buy things once so she created an online store where you could buy products that last forever- or at least a really long time.
Tara is the founder of buymeonce.com and the author of A life less Throwaway.
She has searched for products that are guaranteed...
2018-12-2538 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman084: Setting your prioritiesDid you know that 92% of New Year's resolutions don’t get completed? What holds people back from crossing the finish line?
If decluttering is your goal - and even if it isn’t, what is holding you back from crossing the finish line and crossing your goals of you list?
Sometimes it is fear, money, or time, but even if those things are big factors priority is the umbrella they all fall under. When something is a priority, you find the money, make the time, and move past the fear so you can get it done. You cross the finish line...
2018-12-1924 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman083: The Torah and minimalismChanukkah is over the kids are heading back to school and now we can get focused on reducing and having less. This week I talk about how i relearned about sarat - leprosy in the bible, how is shows us that we should reduce and be careful with our things and also how things have changed over time.
We also take listeners questions - what is best way to clean up the hanukkiot.
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2018-12-1026 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman082: CHANUKKAHThis week on the Journey to Organization Podcast I talk about what I do to get organized for Chanukkah and why I love it so much. Drop me a line and let me know what you do!
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2018-12-0625 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman081: You can't do it allSometimes we try - but we just can't do it all. There aren't enough hours in the day - in order to have time to do one thing you need to take time from doing something else.
But - if you take the time to declutter and get organized you will have a lot more time in the long run because after you declutter you will spend a lot less time dealing with your stuff, and let's be honest, stuff takes up a lot of our time.
There is no shame in saying no to things, but if you want...
2018-11-2825 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman080: Black FridayBlack Friday is upon us... don't make bad choices when shopping, shop with intention and a list (and stick to the list) so you don't make bad choices and end up with more clutter!
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2018-11-2117 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman079: DistractionsDistractions are part of life, what can you do about them? How can you move past them? This week I talk about my 3 tips to get past distractions and keep yourself on task when you are organizing, but the tips can really be applied in other ways too, like getting your to do list taken care of.
1: Set a limit
2. Plan you day and make it flexible
3. Get a partner
These three things will really help keep you on task when you are organizing, tackling your to do list, or just staying focused on the current task. You may need...
2018-11-1418 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman078: Things that hold us back from declutteringThere are a lot of reasons we put off decluttering, fear, worry, time, money, some of these are really valid, but never the less, we have to find a way to move past them.
Identifying the problem is key, often times we know that decluttering needs to happen but we don't know where the set back is, you may think it is money, but really it is fear! You may think it is fear but maybe it is really time.
Maybe you don't really want to invest anything in decluttering, you want someone to just do it for you... of...
2018-11-0740 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman077: Can you have too many books?A funny thing happened to me last week, we took out an edition from our Talmud that we haven't used in years to give to our son. He started learning with a small group and needed one of the volumes for the lessons.
It spurred a conversation with my husband, who has barely used this set since we got married more than 16 years ago. Why are we keeping these? I mean they haven't been used in so long, and when my husband does learn Talmud he prefers to use a different set than the one we have, so why keep...
2018-10-2312 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman076: What I learned from doing the 929 programI started doing the 929 program a few months ago, when it started for the second time.
In case you don't know, 929 (https://www.929.org.il/lang/en/today) is how many chapters there are in all of the Tanach. (Torah, Nevim, Ketuvim.) From Sunday- Thursday you are supposed to study one chapter a day, Friday and Saturday are built in as catch up days.
I took on the obligation to do this, some days I make it, some days I don't, but, I always catch up.
This week we are up to the story of the Jews leaving Egypt, in...
2018-10-1725 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman075: World Mental Health DayWorld Mental Health day is October 10th, and this week on the JTO podcast we talk about how Hoarding, since 2013, is considered a real psychological problem. If you have any mental health issue, you should seek help, now!
I talk about the different levels of hoarding, how hoarder is used as a general term and what type of help to get at every level.
I believe there are 4 levels of hoarders -
Level 4 - Black, someone who is in danger of being trapped in their home. This is a major psychological problem, enlist the help of a trained psychiatrist!
Level 3...
2018-10-0926 min
Journey to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman074: Should I buy things when I see them on sale?A lady called me last week and asked me - She thinks that G-d will always send her what she needs but what about when things are on sale, should she stock up? She said that she knows she doesn't need to hoard things but sometimes she sees things on sale and likes the idea of saving some money ---
The answer may surprise you, and I answered the way I did because I needed to clean out my storage area so that my cousin could use it.
I know sometimes getting organized feels overwhelming, if you feel cluttered, and...
2018-10-0328 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman072: Tashlich - You shouldn't throw your sins into the seaShannah Tova Everyone - (Happy Jewish New Year). This week on Journey to organization I talk about Tashlich, the Jewish ceremony done between Rosh Hashanna and Yom Kippur to rid yourself of sin. It is common to symbolically throw your sins away using bread, I talk about my experience, sans bread, saying the prayers at the Mediterranean Sea and how it drove home the fact we use too much plastic in our daily lives.
I address some listener comments that I got over the week about last weeks podcast and explain why I close the podcast with the words "Hashem...
2018-09-1229 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman071: Does having more simplify your life?Often times people ask me, wouldn't it be better if I just had more? I have three bathrooms so I need three toilet brushes, right?
This week, I talk about this question, and why having more can sometimes be helpful, but usually isn't.
I also talk about my pledge to try to implement one new zero waste ideal each month this year. This month I started with a safety razor. Next month I am trying home bio gas.
What do you think you could try this month? Send me an email and let me know!
You can also sign up...
2018-09-0524 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman070: Rifka Lebowitz of Living Financially Smarter in IsraelRifka is a financial consultant, speaker, and author specializing in personal and small business finance. She is the founder of the extremely popular Facebook group Living Financially Smarter in Israel, an author, and now a course creator.
If you need help organizing your finances, please get in touch with Rifka today! Her website is: http://rifkalebowitz.com/
Rifka has graciously offered coupon code STARTOUTSMARTER so that Journey to Organization listeners can save 50% on her upcoming course. It is the perfect gift for a couple just starting out since there is no clutter! You can register here: http://bit.ly/2MvZ9...
2018-08-2434 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman069: Helen Abelesz - Life CoachThis week on Journey to organization I speak with my friend and Life Coach - Helen Abelez.
We have a great talk about the difference between a life coach and a therapist, how to figure out your mission in life and then how to find the courage to achieve your goals, techniques for staying relaxed and reducing worry, and getting and staying on course.
You can set up a free consultation which you can set up by going to calendly.com/helenabelesz. You can also contact Helen in Israel 054.482.9815 or at helenabelesz@gmail.com and check out Helen on Facebook...
2018-08-0936 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman068: Listener QuestionsOn this week's episode of Journey To Organization I answer listener questions.
The overall theme of this episode is consume less stuff, but I talk about storing clothing for kids, cleaning routines, during the week and for shabbat, and how to decide what to keep in your home when you are trying to become a minimalist.
Take away from this week: When you consume less, you really have a more full life with less worry and clutter and more time
I also talk a bit about Conquer Your Clutter, the 10 week challenge course to get your clutter conquered and how...
2018-08-0229 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman067: Debby Schor Elyasy- Green Architecture and renovationThis week I chat with green architect Debby Schor Elyasy. Debby is an Italian-Israeli architect with experience in architecture,
interior design, and green building and has offices in Italy and Israel.
We had a great chat and spoke about what to do if you are building a house from the round up, what to do when you are renovating to save money, best practices and what to look for when you are buying or renting a property.
To reach Debby you can check out her website and learn more about her quick renovation program, A one-day intensive design session for...
2018-07-2534 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman066: How to teach our kids about sustanibiltyDuring the 9 days we have an extra sensitivity to sustainability because we don't buy new clothing, many of us don't do laundry or limit the laundry we do, and we are being extra careful with the things we own. This week we talk about how to talk to our kids about sustainability (hint- a lot), why we should, and the relationship between being sustainable and having less with Jewish values.
I would say it is one of my most frequently asked questions, and while I am not a parenting expert, I believe teaching kids anything comes down to being and...
2018-07-1727 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman065: Chana Simon of Respecs FramesChana Simon, the founder of http://www.respecsframes.org, tells us how Respecs Frames got started, how donating old glasses helps others and the environment, what kind of frames can be recycled, and how they are different from other organizations that collect glasses.
Please consider shopping at the store where your purchase helps someone in need, volunteering if you are in Israel, or donating funds or supplies.
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2018-07-1138 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman064: How I get ready for shabbatIn this week's JTO podcast I talk about my struggle with food, how it makes getting dinner on the table a challenge for me, my kids issues with food, and how I manage my time to get shabbat on the table without feeling totally overwhelmed. (Hint: I keep it simple.)
As a bonus this week I made this awesome shabbat prep list for you, you can download it in PDF or in Google Sheets. (You know how much I love spreadsheets, right?) http://bit.ly/2MGQO0j It is very similar to how I make my list for shabbat, I...
2018-07-0323 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman063: Interview - Chaya Hinda Allen- Jewish Positive ThinkingThis week I interview my mentor and friend, Chaya Hinda Allen who has taught me about mantras and how to let it all go. Chaya Hinda and her course Jewish Positive Thinking really changed my life and helped me make some big changes in my life and feel positive and secure about those changes.
We discuss how to get rid of worry, why you should let go of extra stuff, how our core beliefs can change the outcome of what we do, and time management.
To get in touch with Chaya Hinda you can check out her website chayahinda.com...
2018-06-2756 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman062: Managing your Time- tips and tricks to use right now!This week I was inspired by a podcast with Heather Dean on aish.com http://bit.ly/2K5Se6G when she interviews Rabbi A.L. Nivins. He said something that interested me, time is not our own, it doesn't belong to us.
My other friend said to me, time is like money, you can track it! But I don't think that is true, you can't put time in the bank, save it for a rainy day, or earn more. The best thing we can do is realize, time is not something we can control and not stress over when...
2018-06-1837 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman061: Interview with Suzanne Dekel of BotanicalPrintIn this week’s Journey To Organization podcast, I interview Suzanne Dekel of BotanicalPrint where we talk about how she got started as an eco printer, why using natural dyes is important, capsule wardrobes and living with less.
Suzanne is committed to not only making products that are sustainable and eco-friendly but also not purchasing clothing where workers are not treated fairly and who are not payed a living wage.
She uses indigenous plants to Israel and natural dyes when she produces her scarves and is planning to expand her offerings soon.
You can view and buy the beautiful scarves Su...
2018-06-1246 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman060: The true cost of storageThis week I talk about the true cost of storing our possessions. One of my Conquer Your Clutter students told me that she has a storage unit, and I figured out that over time it would cost her around $6000. I was astounded, and felt like there were better ways to use the money. (She thought so also!)
Besides for the money she was paying directly for the storage unit there were other costs associated with storing things, like the cost of storage containers, the time we spend organizing, sorting, and packing things up for storage, and the damage we do...
2018-06-0622 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman059: Aliyah & moving with Tamar Pearlman of TamarimConciergeJoin me this week while I chat with Tamar Pearlman of tamarimconcierge.com. Tamar and I chat about making aliyah, moving, and coming on a gap year to Israel.
We cover topics like bringing appliances on your lift, decluttering before aliyah, what to bring on your lift, how to pack for your lift, and should you even bring a lift at all?
We also talk about, some of our own aliyah mistakes, moving in general, coming to Israel as a student for a gap year, and what Tamarim Concierge can do to help you when you make aliyah, move, have...
2018-05-3043 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman058: Cleaning Hacks, Laundry and DishesIn this episode I talk about tricks for getting laundry done, cleaning out the dishwasher, cleaning supplies and how they rate on the eco scale.
Here are links to some of the products I use:
Ecover Dish Soap https://amzn.to/2J14WmU
BioKlean Dish Soap https://amzn.to/2J14WmU
Ecover Dishwasher Tablets https://amzn.to/2J14WmU
Ecover laundry detergent https://amzn.to/2GIEgC7
Dropps https://amzn.to/2J14WmU
Shaklees http://bit.ly/2IKBf6l
This spray has a very mild scent and good for refreshing clothing
Caldrea Linen Spray https://amzn.to/2IZhvzc
BONUS: I didn't...
2018-05-2326 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman057: Shavout & Shmita. How matan torah teaches us to reduceIn this episode we will discover why how Matan Torah (receiving the Torah) is connected to shmita and how that teaches us to reduce our waste. Included are some actionable tips to reduce right now.
The main point of giving the Torah at Mt. Sinai was to teach the Jewish People about the Sabbatical Year, shmita. But what does the year of rest have to do with giving the Torah, well, it teaches us that during that year, the land reverts back to G-d for a rest, and it shows us we don't really own the land. Just as we...
2018-05-2321 minJourney to Organization with Rebekah Saltzman056: Is bigger really better?Listen as Rebekah answers a listener question; Should I move to a larger home? If I do will I spend more or less time organizing up my home?
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2018-05-1017 min