This monthly podcast will provide you with snippets on how to live a clutter-free life. Your host, Derria, is a strong believer in self-care and encourages anyone to live a joyful and clutter-free life on purpose. Please send questions to [email protected]. New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. About the Host Derria Murphy is a seasoned organizer and host of the Declutter Empress Radio Podcast. With a passion for functional living spaces and effective organizational str ...
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Moving Abroad: What to Take and What to Leave Behind
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14:42Ep. 72 No matter where you decide to move on this earth, you need to know what to do with your things. In this episode, I’m giving you a framework on how to do this seamlessly. These tips will help you determine what to take with you, what to get rid of, and what to leave behind. We’ll talk about everything from storage units, organizations to dona…
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Merging Lives: Maximize Tiny Home or RV Space
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13:02Ep. 71 We’re concluding our Merging Lives series with Coliving in Tiny Homes and RVs. In this episode, I will share how to maximize this living space without sacrificing comfort or personality. So, whether you have considered downsizing or making the most of your current space, these tips will help you create your oasis. From multipurpose furniture…
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Merging Lives: Picking the Right College Roommate + Share Common Spaces
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26:39Ep. 70 College move-in day is exciting—until your “hoarder” roommate fills every inch of shared space with freebies. 😩 In this candid episode of Declutter Empress Radio, Derria welcomes her daughter Anya—a recent college graduate with firsthand experience navigating co-living dynamics during school, including the complexities of pandemic-era housin…
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Merging Lives: Roommate Ready | Your Guide to Co-Living and Cost-Saving
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11:48Ep. 69 Housing costs are rising, prompting many to explore co-living arrangements. In this episode of the Declutter Empress Radio podcast we’re continuing our “Merging Lives Series” where host Derria offers insightful advice on transitioning to a shared space without sacrificing comfort or personal belongings. Discover strategic steps for downsizin…
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Merging Lives: Making Space for Baby
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12:42Ep. 68 Baby on the way? Don’t let clutter steal your calm. This episode of Declutter Empress Radio gives you the real deal on prepping your space—no frills, just function. From ditching infant socks to setting up stress-free changing zones, host Derria serves up sanity-saving tips for every soon-to-be parent. Listen in before the chaos kicks in! 🎧 …
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Merging Lives: Decluttering as a Couple Without Arguments
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12:00Ep. 67 Moving in together isn’t just about merging furniture and sharing fridge space — it’s about blending habits, histories, and yes, sometimes a few too many stuffed animals. In this episode, I’ll guide you through simple, stress-free ways to declutter as a team without anyone feeling like they have to give up everything they love. You’ll discov…
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Spring Cleaning Tip #1: Start Now! 🌷✨
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12:53Ep. 66 Spring cleaning isn’t just about gutters and yard work, what about the rest of your home? In this episode, I’ll provide you with small, manageable steps to take to stay ahead of clutter all year round. No perfection is required. You will walk away with just enough to keep your space feeling lighter. Ditch the 'just in case' mindset and embra…
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Messy But Functional: Rethinking Cleanliness with Dana K. White
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33:28Ep. 65 🧹 “Cleanliness is next to godliness” isn’t in the Bible—so why do so many of us feel shame about a messy home? If you’ve ever struggled with guilt over clutter, this episode will set you free. Host Derria welcomes Dana K. White, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life and host of the wildly popular podcast…
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Winter Wellness + Emotional Roots of Decluttering in Black Culture
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18:14Ep. 64 Embracing decluttering doesn’t have to mean letting go of our heritage. Discover how to create a cozy winter space while cherishing sentimental belongings. This episode is especially dear to my heart as I discuss Black culture, our relationship with acquiring things, and the role sentimental items play in reflecting love and resilience. It’s…
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90s Vibes and AI: How to Use ChatGPT as Your Personal Stylist
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19:57Ep. 63 Using the power of AI, I created five stylish outfits using clothes already in my closet. From ChatGPT to personal styling apps, I’ll walk you through how these tools helped me repurpose my wardrobe without spending a dime! It’s shop your closet time with AI! Perfect for navigating year-end celebrations with creativity and a decluttered mind…
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Decluttering Holiday Decorations Without the Guilt
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14:13Ep. 62 As we unpack holiday decorations, it’s easy to feel the pull of sentimental clutter. In this episode, I share creative ways to honor and repurpose cherished holiday items, like transforming the fronts of old cards into new greeting cards and gifting beloved ornaments to family members. Join me for easy, simple tips to celebrate the season’s …
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Prep Your Kitchen for Holiday Cooking with Chef Catherine McCord
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Transform Scattered Notes into Organized Wisdom with an "Everything Notebook"!
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11:24Ep. 61 With the smell of Pumkin Spice in the air and the holiday season approaching, it's a great time to organize your thoughts and reclaim your time and peace. An "everything notebook" is a simple tool that can streamline your thoughts, improve organization, and eliminate the chaos of scattered notes. This episode of Declutter Empress Radio with …
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Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Plan For 2025 | Organize Your Year Like A Pro
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16:02Ep. 60 In this episode, we talk about why it’s a good idea to start planning for 2025 now. I'll explain how using physical planners helps me to stay organized and ahead. I also share how I use the Rule of Three to set realistic goals and manage my time. Simple, practical advice for getting ready for the year ahead! Resources mentioned in this episo…
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Declutter Your Brain with a Nice Nap!
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13:34Ep. 59 Let's chat about the power of napping and how it's become a crucial part of my routine, especially as an introverted extrovert. Recently, I attended a podcast convention with over 1,000 people, which could have been overwhelming if I hadn't prioritized rest. Let’s discuss how to create the perfect nap environment and tips for sneaking in som…
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Ep. 58 How to stay informed without the constant grind. Let's give ourselves a break. Local small businesses mentioned in this episode: DETOXX Products™️ | Anjie is a 100% vegan and natural body soap independent brand in Chicago. @detoxxproducts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ep. 57 Just when you've finally cleared out all the stuff you didn't need, here come more gifts. What do you do without coming across as rude? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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You Really Don't Need That Notebook. Do You?
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14:22Ep. 56 Beat procrastination by using tools that you already have. Local community events mentioned in this episode: Candid Conversations with Curvy Girls Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candid-conversations-with-curvy-girls-women-empowering-event-tickets-872094356697 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ep. 55 Let's explore how creating curated playlists can unlock the vibe in our space and uplift our spirits and moods. Local Small Businesses mentioned in this episode: Decadent Flavor in the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland area | Follow on Instagram @decadentflavor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ep. 54 You don’t have to have the blues returning from vacation. Relax. Take the load off. Here are a few easy ways to prepare for your trip so you can have peace and rest upon return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Are you new to pet ownership or need help creating a pet-friendly space? Whether you’re a novice or an experienced pet owner let’s share ideas about how to create harmony for our pets while maintaining our sanity and peaceful space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Spontaneous Decluttering | Flipping the Script on Traditional Decluttering Methods
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11:22Ep. 52 New year. A new way of doing some things. We're flipping the script on traditional decluttering this time around. Let's explore unique and fresh ways to prioritize joy, embrace spontaneity, and energize our spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 51: Can Your Life Fit In A Storage Unit?
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16:40There's space for that or is it? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 50: Chicago's First Mobile School
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29:54We talk with Janice Cowley, the founder of Urban Explorers to discuss her passion for streamlining quality education for students in STEM and the arts on the go, all within the setup of an RV.Visit Janice Cowley | https://www.urbanexplorersofchicago.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Are you feeling depleted this time of year? Not to worry. It's nothing that a little cup of hot cocoa and quarterly reminder can't fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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We've all experienced detours in life, but hang in there. The clutter in our lives serve as warning signals that we could be ignoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 47: Information Overload
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13:47It's easy to get lost in the sea of research. However, with a made up mind to focus on the essential we can stay on track to achieve our goals.Visit the Declutter Empress Radio YouTube Channel |https://www.youtube.com/@declutterempressradio9320 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 46: Unpacking Emotional Clutter
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10:00Sometimes we have to have difficult conversations to protect our peace and energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Ep. 45 Caution: Don’t turn your closet into a landfill. 🧘🏽♀️ This week, we’re diving deep into how to declutter your wardrobe and embrace mindful shopping habits that are good for your space and the planet. ✨ Summer Decluttering Tips Make the most of summer downtime to tackle neglected spaces like garages and closets. Think twice before overloadin…
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Episode 44: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
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14:47Imagine, for a moment, going one day without checking your phone. How would that make you feel? In today’s world it’s tough to do, but not impossible. Let’s do this together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Are you having a hard time focusing on what's right in front of you? Let's talk about how staying present throughout the week can make our days run smoother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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This episode provides three simple steps on how to organize your home to maximize the space you already have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 40: Developing Good Habits
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10:34Have your New Year's resolutions fallen through the cracks? No need to fret. In this episode we will talk about how to develop good habits and make positive changes in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 39: How to Experience True Joy
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11:37What is joy? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to get and maintain a continuous state of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Do you concern yourself with other people's opinions about a movie you like, your favorite book...? Are you constantly feeling the urge to say everything that's on your mind? If so, this episode is for you. Let's get into minding our own business and not allow other people's opinions to influence our decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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How are you doing on your goals so far this quarter? Don't be dismayed, this encore episode will hopefully encourage you to keep going! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 36: Fall Maintenance
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17:30Now is the time to break out our fall maintenance checklist. We winterize our homes this time of the year. So, let's also check-in with ourselves as we enter this new season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 35: Interference
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10:25In this episode, we’ll discuss how to take comfort and embrace life’s interferences.Resource mentioned:5 minute Laughter Yoga | https://celestegreenelaughs.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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This is a follow up to Part 1 of our series on "The Dangers of Decluttering". In this episode, we discuss solutions to how to not obsess over decluttering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Are decluttering binges your jam? What are we really distracting ourselves from when we obsess over tossing out things? In this episode, we'll explore a few reasons behind this activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Is the news wearing you down? Today we’ll discuss how we can cope with the amount of information we consume.Article reference mentioned: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/beware-of-binge-watching-negative-news/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Episode 31: The Connection Between Sleep And Clutter
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11:36In this episode we’ll discuss how clutter affects your sleep and what you can do about it.Links to resources mentioned:Visual Design | https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/how-to-design-the-ideal-bedroom-for-sleepColors | https://www.sleep.org/sleep-environment/best-colors-for-sleep/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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Episode 30: Transition To Ease
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11:22Two years ago I provided tips on how to smoothly transition to remote work. And here we are two years later where I share ways on how you can transition back to the office with ease.Today's episode will bring you good tidings on how to reset yourself for a smooth transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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It's time to take care of ourselves and compare ourselves only against our last performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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What’s bugging you? Stop fretting over everything and get on with figuring things out. In this episode, we will explore ideas on getting out of the land of worry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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In this episode we explore lyrics to the song often associated with New Year’s Eve celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Developing a thankful attitude isn't easy. It's a lifelong journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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In this episode, we'll talk about creating a simple rhythm and flow to get back on track and reset during this last quarter of the year.Resource mentioned:"Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less" by Michael Hyatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This episode provides three ways on how to become more flexible and adaptable in these ever-changing times.Reference mentioned: How Experience Changes Brain Plasticity|Articlehttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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Just like there's a change of season in weather, we also experience change of season in our lives. Knowing when to let go of what isn't working or no longer serving us well preserves our joy and peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Declutter Empress Radio
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