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Ep 211: Clutter and Couples: Creating Harmony at Home with Each Other's Stuff with Colette Roy
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In this episode, Deanna discusses how clutter affects our relationships with Colette Roy, an author and expert in clutter management and couples’ communication. Tune in to discover actionable steps for managing both physical and emotional clutter and learn how to transform your living space into a harmonious sanctuary.
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In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, the host, Deanna Yates, interviews Colette Roy, a Professional Organizer with a wealth of experience in managing both physical and emotional clutter in relationships. They dive deep into the challenges couples face when merging households and the critical role effective communication plays in maintaining harmony. Colette shares her journey and the transformative power of regular, structured communication sessions, offering listeners practical advice on how to set these up and keep them going.
Throughout the conversation, Deanna and Colette highlight the parallels between managing physical clutter and fostering healthy relationships. They discuss the importance of small, consistent steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed, and how these practices can create a sanctuary-like home environment.
This episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast will help you discover:
- How to set clear communication parameters when moving in together.
- The benefits of regular, structured communication sessions for couples.
- Practical tips for managing physical and emotional clutter.
- The importance of small, consistent steps in maintaining a clutter-free home.
- Inspiration for embracing life transitions and new beginnings.
About Colette Roy
Colette's been obsessed with organizing since she was a little girl and had a super tiny bedroom! Her need to keep everything in its place was crucial to her well-being. From there, her obsession with organization evolved into systems she created to operate her residential cleaning company after graduating from the University of Colorado. A decade later, she closed the biz and hightailed it to the Caribbean to learn how to sail with her new husband; during that adventure, she became an overnight minimalist since she was carrying all her belongings!
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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