Tidy Talk with Suzzanne: Real-Life Decluttering for Midlife Women

Ep. 19: How to Start Decluttering This Fall Without Doing It All

Fall has a way of making us look around our homes and think, Okay, now I'm finally going to deal with all of this. But when your mind jumps from starting to everything i

Ep.18: Why Decluttering Gets More Emotional In Midlife

Decluttering in midlife can feel very different than it did years ago. By this stage of life, so many of the things in our homes are connected to people, memories and di

Ep. 17: The Clutter You Don't See Still Takes Up Space

Your home may look pretty clutter-free on the outside…but when was the last time you looked behind closed doors? In Episode 17 of Tidy Talk, we’re talking about the clut

Ep. 16: Is Your Home Asking Too Much From You?

Is your home asking too much of you? We don't usually think about how much work our belongings create for us, but everything we choose to keep needs something: a place t

Ep. 15: When Your Home Is Full of Decisions You Keep Avoiding

Have you ever walked into a room, looked at all the things you need to deal with...and walked right back out? Sometimes what looks like a clutter problem is really a dec

Ep. 14: Does Your Home Still Fit Your Life Today?

Does your home still fit the life you’re living today? Our lives change over the years, especially in midlife, but sometimes our homes don’t change right along with us.

Ep. 13: More Than Just Stuff

Have you ever stopped to think about who might someday have to make decisions about the things in your home? It may not be the easiest question to think about, but it’s

Ep. 12: Enjoy the Rest of Your Summer

Did summer get away from you a little? Maybe you started the season with plans to organize the garage, tackle that overflowing closet, or finally get through those boxes

Ep. 11: You Have My Permission

Do you ever feel like you have to finish everything before you're allowed to enjoy your day? The laundry has to be done. The dishes need to be put away. The house shou

Ep. 10: What is clutter really costing you?

Most of us think about clutter in terms of space or the extra time it takes to clean. But the hidden costs often go much deeper. In this episode of Tidy Talk, we're talki

Ep. 09: Your Home Is Talking to You… Are You Listening?

Have you ever walked into a room and felt overwhelmed without really knowing why? In this episode of Tidy Talk, we're looking beyond the clutter to uncover what it might

Ep. 08: You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to tackle something difficult when you don't have to do it alone? In this episode of Tidy Talk, I'm sharing a personal story

Ep. 07: Why It's So Hard to Let Go of Gifts You Never Use

Have you ever looked at a gift and thought, "I don't even use this... so why is it so hard to let it go?" In this episode of Tidy Talk, we're talking about the emotional

Ep. 06: Why I Stopped Panic Cleaning Before Vacation

Do you find yourself rushing around trying to get everything done before vacation? In this episode of Tidy Talk, I'm sharing why I used to panic clean before every trip

Ep. 05: Legacy Decluttering — An Act of Love

What we leave behind isn't just possessions. It's decisions. In this episode of Tidy Talk, we're talking about legacy decluttering and why making intentional decisions

Ep. 04: Why We Keep Things We Don't Even Like

Have you ever picked something up in your home and thought, "Wait... do I even like this?" In this episode of Tidy Talk, we're talking about why we hold onto things we d

Ep.3: The truth about the 'I need a full day" mindset

Do you find yourself saying, "I'll start when I have a full day"? You're not alone. In this episode of Tidy Talk, we're unpacking one of the biggest myths that keeps wo

Ep. 2: Why Starting Small Actually Works ( And Why We Resist It)

In this episode of Tidy Talk, we’re talking about why starting small actually works when it comes to decluttering… and why so many of us resist it. If you’ve ever felt l

Ep. 01: Where Do I Even Start When Everything Feels Like Too Much

If you’ve been staring at the clutter in your home wondering where to even begin… this episode is for you. In this first episode of Tidy Talk, I’m sharing why declutteri