What if the clutter in your home is costing you more than just space?
That pile of papers you see every time you walk into the kitchen. The closet you keep meaning to clean out. The drawer where you can never find what you need. The sentimental stuff you don’t really want—but feel guilty getting rid of.
All of it can add to the mental load you’re already carrying.
And if you’re a busy mom, the solution probably isn’t another complicated organizing system or an entire Saturday spent cleaning out the garage.
In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, I’m talking with Deanna Yates, recovering perfectionist, busy mom, and host of the top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, about a completely different approach to decluttering.
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Show Notes: Is Your Clutter Stealing Your Time and Energy?
Hey, hey friend! Welcome to Episode #311 of The Secrets of Supermom Show!
One of my favorite ideas from my conversation with Deanna is incredibly simple:
Your home should support your life, not drain it.
We aren’t trying to create homes that look like no one actually lives there. We’re trying to create spaces that make everyday life easier.
Because clutter doesn’t just take up physical space. It can steal your attention, drain your energy, make it harder to focus, and create dozens of tiny frustrations throughout your day.
Deanna shares how we can start removing some of that friction—without trying to overhaul the entire house.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Deanna and I talk about:
- Why visual clutter can feel like a running to-do list
- The connection between clutter, energy, and productivity
- Why perfectionism can make managing your home harder
- How just five or ten minutes can make a surprising difference
- A simple family routine that gets everyone involved
- How to approach sentimental clutter without all the guilt
- One incredibly easy decluttering system you can start today
We also talk about something I think every busy mom needs to hear: Mom should not have to be the person who knows where everything is.
Deanna actually says she now feels most like a supermom when the other people in her house can find what they need without her.
YES.
Ready to Make Your Home Work Better for You?
You do not need a perfectly organized home.
You don’t need to become a minimalist.
And you definitely don’t need to dedicate your entire weekend to decluttering.
You just need a place to start.
And Deanna gives us some incredibly doable ways to do exactly that.
Listen to the full episode now to learn how to clear the clutter, reduce the mental load, and create a home that makes your busy life easier.
About Our Guest: Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
Website: https://www.wannabeclutterfree.com/
Podcast: https://www.wannabeclutterfree.com/posts
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
