Decluttering isn’t just about stuff, it’s about freedom. Certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee joins Deanna to share how letting go of clutter and guilt can spark joy, simplify your routines, and create intentional spaces that support the life you want.
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Clutter isn’t just about the stuff piling up in your home, it’s also about the guilt, resistance, and overwhelm tied to letting go. In this uplifting conversation, professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee shares how to apply the KonMari Method to simplify your home, mindset, and lifestyle.
We talk about why clutter makes us feel stuck, how small intentional steps can lead to big change, and how to reframe decluttering so it feels empowering instead of stressful. Stacy also shares inspiring client stories and practical ways to bring more joy into your everyday routines.
Whether you’re battling piles of clothes, drowning in kids’ artwork, or simply craving more peace in your daily life, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to create a clutter-free home you love.
We Cover:
How to move past guilt and people-pleasing when letting go
Why starting small makes decluttering stick
Tips for creating a clutter-free home that lasts
The power of gratitude and “functional joy”
Real client transformations that prove simplifying is possible
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, this episode will give you the inspiration and tools you need to create a home (and a life) that truly sparks joy.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome + Fall is the perfect time to declutter
01:16 – Stacy’s journey to becoming a KonMari consultant
03:19 – Applying KonMari to both home + lifestyle
07:02 – Powerful client transformation stories
10:50 – Decluttering with kids and families
14:04 – Managing life transitions + letting go
18:50 – Embracing minimalism + finding joy
20:41 – Tackling guilt + sustainable decluttering
22:10 – Intentional living vs consumerism
27:39 – Practical decluttering tips you can start today
31:54 – Understanding “functional joy” + gratitude
36:57 – How tidying supercharges lifestyle + mindset
39:18 – Rapid-fire questions with Stacy
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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