{"podcast":{"title":"Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom","slug":"wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom-917120","podcast_index_feed_id":917120,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/2c47262e-8274-42b9-aa73-766ef516ca70","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom7706","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/7/10/22/431b6d5c-0182-4588-a643-a88f67c35cba_wannabe_final_1400x1400.jpg","author":"Deanna Yates | Professional Organizer, Decluttering Coach, Wannabe Minimalist","episode_count":319,"summary":"Ready to finally calm the overwhelm and create a home and life you actually enjoy? The Wannabe Clutter Free podcast is here to help you clear the clutter, simplify your routines, and find freedom in the life you’re building. I’m Deanna Yates, a busy mom who knows what it’s like to juggle family, career, and the never-ending piles of stuff. From selling 80% of what we owned to travel with our toddler, to managing the daily chaos of running a home with a school-aged kid, I’ve learned that living with less isn’t about deprivation. It’s about creating more space, more peace, and more joy. Each week, I share real-life stories, simple decluttering strategies, and mindset shifts that make it easier to let go of what’s weighing you down. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests who share practical tips and fresh perspectives on minimalism, home organization, intentional living, and building habits that last. If you’re tired of feeling buried in clutter and crave a home that feels calm, welcoming, and easy to manage, this show is for you. It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, freedom, and finding space for what truly matters to you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T16:21:06.048111+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom-917120"},"episode":{"title":"Make Downsizing Easier: Helping Your Parents Transition Smoothly with Amy Slenkere-Smith","slug":"make-downsizing-easier-helping-your-parents-transition-smoothly-with-amy-slenkere-smith-2","published_at":"2026-02-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom-917120/make-downsizing-easier-helping-your-parents-transition-smoothly-with-amy-slenkere-smith-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom-917120","url":"https://www.wannabeclutterfree.com/298","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/9353d074-df06-41e6-8163-d16c359cbf1a/stream.mp3","summary":"After losing both in-laws within months of each other, life coach Amy Slenker-Smith shares what she learned helping them downsize and the conversations she wishes more families would start sooner. **************** RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/298⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy Slenker-Smith: Amy's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** Are you dreading the day you'll have to clear out your parents' home while grieving? In this powerful episode, Amy Slenker-Smith shares her deeply personal experience of losing both in-laws within two and a half months of each other, and what she learned helping them downsize years before. Amy walked her in-laws through a massive transition: from 3,400 square feet to a 1,200 square foot apartment. Because of that work, clearing their belongings after they passed took just 3-4 days instead of months. She's sharing exactly how you can give that same gift to YOUR family. In this episode, you'll learn: Why proper downsizing takes 1-2 years (and what to do if you're already in crisis mode) The first thing to abandon when your timeline is short (hint: it's selling) How the \"category by category\" method makes decisions easier Why the things your family wants are NOT what you'd expect How to start conversations even when parents won't talk about \"someday\" The phrase \"I'll let my kids deal with it\" and why it's so devastating Whether you're in the sandwich generation juggling kids…","meta_description":"After losing both in-laws within months of each other, life coach Amy Slenker-Smith shares what she learned helping them downsize and the conversations sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4083,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom-917120/episodes/make-downsizing-easier-helping-your-parents-transition-smoothly-with-amy-slenkere-smith-2/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom-917120/make-downsizing-easier-helping-your-parents-transition-smoothly-with-amy-slenkere-smith-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}