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Amy Revell and Kirsty Farrugia are Professional Organisers and they chat about how they keep their homes organised and decluttered and how they help their clients to achieve the same.
Are you wondering how to keep the kids busy, fight the boredom AND remove some things from the metal load you carry for your family?? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to hear a wide variety of tips and advice for getting the kids on board with sharing the responsibilities around the home. Kids are way more capable than we give them credit …
Happy Podcast Monday (or Sunday if you live in above the equator!) We have a special guest interview today! Joining us is one of our listeners and Facebook Community members - Sue Martin. Sue participated in our 2 Million Listener Online Party back in November and won the prize of her very own interview on the podcast!!! Grab a cuppa and enjoy gett…
It's 2021 - The year that took FOREVER to get here! For our first podcast of 2021 we chat about how to press the reset button and mentally prepare for the new year. For most of us the last 12 months were a time we care not to remember...so after such a difficult year, how do we pick ourselves back up and get going again? Grab a cuppa, pop in those …
We hope that you have all loved our Christmas Series showcasing are amazing staff members! It has enabled us to have some much needed time to recharge and spend time with families whilst still bringing you something interesting to listen to each week. As the year draws to a close, we decided to finish 2020 off by sharing a bit more about ourselves …
This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are so excit…
*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during the bushfires in Australia of last summer. We reference and chat about this towards the beginning of the episode* This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead …
This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. That means just for now we are pressing pause on new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are very exci…
How is Christmas just around the corner?!! Are you hanging out to go OTT on Christmas this year? Or are you wishing you could just forget it and move along into 2021? Tune in this week as Amy and Kirsty chat about the year that got mashed up in the blender without the lid on and then spat back out at us all!! Get ready for some helpful suggestions …
This week's episode is one that has been requested right from the beginning and again and again over the last few years!! Today we chat all things ADHD with Kirsty's beautiful friend and client Joanna Bailey. Joanna is a psychologist and director of Bluebird Psychology in Castle Hill, Sydney. Tune in as Joanna shares her insights and experience as …
*Trigger warning - this episode talks in depth about sexual exploitation, human trafficking and forced marriages, this episode is not suitable for children* This week we have the incredibly passionate Michelle Kerr from Eden Ministries with us. Michelle is the county manager here in Australia for Eden. Get ready to have your heart broken and then s…
It’s listener question time!! After their Today Extra interview, the girls inspired themselves to ask everyone to send in their questions. So this week's episode is for you, our amazing listeners!! There is SO much gold just waiting to be found!! Sit back, relax and enjoy as Kirsty and Amy once again blow us away with their incredible wisdom and ex…
*Trigger warning - this episode covers topics including homelessness, fleeing or living in crisis, foster care, domestic violence* It's a Bonus Episode!!! After chatting about Sanitary Products earlier in the week, Kirsty and Amy then had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful Rochelle Courtenay CEO of Share the Dignity. Be inspired as she shar…
*Disclaimer - this week the theme covers all things period related. If you feel this topic is not for you then tune in next week instead.* Join us this week as Kirsty and Amy chat about intentionalism when it comes to sanitary products. Remember that experience of rummaging through the bottom of your handbag/drawer/coat pocket hoping to find that r…
This week on the podcast Amy and Kirsty discuss the relationship between sleep and clutter. They share some findings from clinical research and a few of their own client experiences about how decluttering positively impacts our sleep. The girls have some great tips in this episode that you will not want to miss! So grab a cuppa and get ready to cle…
Did you catch Amy and Kirsty on morning TV last week?! They appeared on Today Extra on Channel 9 in Sydney. Their interview got cut a little short leaving viewers wanting more, so they decided to take matters into their own hands to complete the interview by interviewing each other! Tune in this week as the girls share all of their amazing wisdom a…
Do you have a 'gunna' (going to get to) pile or piles? Those items that you want to sell but aren't quite sure where to start? Well then this episode is for you! Pop in those earbuds/airpods/headphones and soak up all the wisdom that Kirsty and Amy have to share about all things online selling. Despite the absence of their love, love, love for it, …
This week's episode is thanks to our Facebook Community. Tune in as Kirsty and Amy discuss their guidelines for creating a functional wardrobe, with more of a focus on kids wardrobes. As always enjoy a laugh as the girls give their helpful tips and share differing opinions! In this episode we: ● Discover the many factors involved in how much clothi…
This week's episode is one our Northern hemisphere listeners have been waiting for! Enjoy having a giggle along with Kirsty and Amy as they share your experiences and a few of their own about getting Lost in Translation, all the while hopefully bringing some clarity to your confusion. This is a funny one so be prepared for much laughter!! In this e…
This week we were inspired to chat about the new Netflix show 'The Home Edit'. We really enjoyed it and wanted to share with you the ways in which we are similar and how we differ. In this episode we; ● Encourage you to use this show as inspiration for decluttering; ● Challenge you to prioritise function over perfection ; ● Remind you just how diff…
This week we were inspired to chat about the things that we need to improve upon personally. It was inspired by a comment one of Kirsty's clients made to her about how relieved she was to realise just how imperfect Kirsty was ;-) In this episode we; ● Encourage you to consider what your strengths are and what areas do you have room to improve; ● Ch…
We have a bonus episode for you today being R U OK day here in Australia! In this episode we: ● Encourage you all ask a friend or family member if they are ok; ● Provide plenty of resources you can access if you or someone you know isn't ok; ● Chat about how Mental Health first aid has grown our knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and how …
This week we chat to the incredible Gretchen Rubin! Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbust…
This week we were inspired to chat about artwork thanks to a post in our Facebook community started by Robyn Christie! In this episode we; ● Encourage you to consider donating or selling any artwork that you no longer love or need; ● Challenge you to take a look at the art in your home with fresh eyes; ● Get expert advice from our friend, Frances C…
This week we chat to another one of Kirsty's clients, Lois North! Lois is a wife, mum of 4 adult kids, cleaner and previous home-schooler among many other roles and talents she has. She is a wealth of wisdom and inspiration to us and we know you will be inspired by her too. In this episode Lois; ● Shares how she found The Art of Decluttering; ● Hea…
***Disclaimer this week, there is swearing and talk of trauma and squalor*** This week we chat to the formidable Sandra Pankhurst! You may have read Sandra's biography by the brilliant Sarah Krasnostein, The Trauma Cleaner, which so lovingly depicts Sandra's incredible life story. Today we focused in on Sandra's work as a cleaner for people who liv…
This week feels like another Iso with Kirst & Ames episode! We chat about the concept of busy - we know - ironic in this season hey! In this episode we; ● Encourage you to put your needs closer to the top of your priorities; ● Ask you to consider what a full life loos like for you and your unique family; ● Challenge you to take lessons from animals…
This week we chat about repurposing spaces and rooms for what you actually need rather than being frustrated by the lack of function in your home. In this episode we; ● Encourage you to prioritise functionality over supposed purpose of any given space or room; ● Ask you to think about what room would you add to your house if you could (inspired by …
This week we chat to the legendary Peter Walsh! Peter was so incredibly generous in his time with us and dropped so much GOLD, we know you will love it as much as we do. In this episode we; ● Learn Peter's story from being a teacher in Australia to sharing the TV screen with Oprah; ● Hear his heart for deep understanding of people and not just supe…
This week we hear the stories of transformation from some of our Head, Heart and Home course participants Thank you to Karen, Deb, Felicity, Ruth, Sally & Mandy for sharing your heart for others transformation too. Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful .links: ● Head, Heart and Home Course You won't regret it, your future self will tha…
This week we chat to Belinda and glean her wisdom of someone who has done our Head, Heart and Home course as well as having Kirsty come in and help her daughter declutter her room. In this episode we; ● Learn Belinda's story, how she came to become a client of The Art of Decluttering; ● How she felt investing in her daughter by having Kirsty do a k…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies. We also talk over each other quite along because of the delay of our recording system** This week we chat about journals, especially as we got lots of people confused after our Old Diaries and Calendar episode a few weeks ago…
We are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 8pm AEST where we'll share the 6 Keys to Your Decluttering Success. You'll find out everything you need to master in order to have lasting success in decluttering and organising your home. We'd love you to attend live if you can, but even if you can't, sign up and we'll send you a recordi…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about getting curious and what a powerful tool it can be for self discovery on your decluttering journey. In this episode we; ● Talk about how curiosity actually helps to transform us; ● Encourage you to be…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about old diaries and calendars and if and when we might need to keep them. In this episode we; ● Talk about the many reasons our clients have kept their old diaries and old calendars; ● Encourage you to on…
Just a quick bonus episode to celebrate our 3 year anniversary of podcasting!! We share some of our highlights so enjoy this little extra in your ears Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to produce this podcast. Support can be as litt…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat to the incredible Frances Cosway from White Pebbles Interior about designing and creating clever and functional spaces in our homes. In this episode we; ● Talk about planning the purpose and potential purpo…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This bonus episode is a celebration of our 200th episode In this episode we; ● Talk about our favourite episodes; ● Encourage you that just like us, your voice matters!; ● Show our gratitude to all of our listeners and the p…
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** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about the difference between cleaning, tidying and decluttering. In this episode we; ● Talk about what those three look like in our homes; ● Encourage you to consider which area you spend the most time; ● C…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about downsizing and how anyone can downsize if they want! In this episode we; ● Talk about the different clients we are working with who are currently downsizing; ● Encourage you to consider if downsizing …
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about wallets and purses how we organised them. In this episode we; ● Talk about the official difference between a wallet and a purse; ● Encourage you to to declutter your wallet/purse of all the odds and e…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about business and loyalty cards and how we do (or do not) organised them. In this episode we; ● Talk about how we store business and loyalty cards; ● Encourage you to be creative in how you keep businesses…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home thanks to Covid-19 ** This week we chat to about the different types of decluttering sessions we do with clients. In this episode we; ● Discuss the different types of sessions we do; Clean out sessions Set up sessions Change of function for a space sessions Change of life sessions Setting up Systems ses…
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home via Zoom, so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat to the inspirational Sarah Taylor about tiny, off-grid, intentional living. In this episode Sarah; ● Shares her journey of building a bus for tiny living as well as her latest adventure of living …
** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home via Zoom, so our sound quality isn't at it's best today, so please accept our apologies** This week we chat about things that clutter is holding you back from! In this episode we; ● Give you our thoughts on just some of the things you might be doing if clutter was cleared from your house; ● Encourage yo…
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This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we get excited and sad all in the one episode! Excited because our Melbourne team are heading back to work this week. Sad because Kirsty is exha…
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This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Kirsty's kids, Oliver and Amelie, Amy's son Elijah and Amy's nephew, Ezekiel. We ask them how they are coping in Covid-19 as well a…
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This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Amy's sister, Sarah. She shares with us what it is like to live in rural Queensland and how they deal with waste and decluttering. …
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This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Kirsty's Mum, Nerida. She gives us insight into Kirsty's childhood and we get to learn where her wisdom comes from. We hope you can…
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This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Amy's dad, John. He gives us insight into Amy's childhood and we get to witness their great love for each other. We hope you can gi…
This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we finally interview Kirsty's husband Simon. He gives tips for husbands, encouragement for partnerships and parenting and was filled with truth …
