Sort It Out Sustainably: Recent Episodes
Steph Maguire
Clutter takes up so much space in our homes, minds, time and eventually our landfills. We live in a world that has shaped us into consumers, on a planet that can't sustain the consumption. I am Steph Maguire, and the sort it out sustainably podcast is here forthose who want to rebel from the consumerist culture and create a more intentional life. I am on a mission to help you be surrounded by the things that you love and to let go of the things you don't, giving I am all about creating simplicity, sustainability AND Joy in your home so you can make more space for the things that are important to you.
In this episode, I go over all the common reasons people think minimalism isn't for them.
Give this a listen and you'll discover that what you thought about minimalism is probably not what it's actually about and living a more minimalist lifestyle might be for you even if you:
- Love stuff
- Have no time
- Live with other people
- Aren't rich
- Love colour and personalization
Click on this podcast to scroll through my other episodes including those I mentioned in this episode
To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Have you considered committing to getting organised this year?
Decluttering and creating a more minimalistic home environment.
Having a spot for everything.
In this episode, I explain how to make it happen in the second half of this year and what you need to make it happen.
I did mention some resources I have on my website that can help
To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
If you get frustrated by clutter in your home, this episode will clarify how it is actually affecting you.
I go into how clutter drains us mentally, physically, and energetically.
To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
This audio is part of a 3-part Planning Pack to help you plan and organise a more minimalistic, eco-friendly, sustainable Christmas.
To access the rest of this planning pack click this link https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/christmas-planning-pack
This tool kit will equipt you with the knowledge, mindset, framework, and checklists to easily plan out (with the earth in mind):
- Decorations
- Gifts
- Wrapping
- Activities
- Attending events
- Hosting gatherings
- Holiday Food
- Making time for Joy
My Christmas Gift Wrapping service (link coming soon)
In this episode I share:
- How to approach decluttering sustainably
- An extensive list of initiatives to sustainably get rid of your stuff
- Explaining all the ways your stuff can be recycled or rehomed
Download the PDF here https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/sustainable-decluttering
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Say Hi on Instagram if you looked at this topic in a new light after this episode
(I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably)
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In this episode I share:
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A type of racism that is very much connected to our stuff, the planet and the ecosystems
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I am totally a part of this problem too.
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The human rights violations that people in the manufacturing industry have to endure to keep up with the demand of cheap goods.
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How an unconscious rasism in our culture contributes to nothing being done about the problem
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Why we are not just bystanders to a problem in lands far away, we are actually very connected to the issue through funding it all.
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What we can actually do to stop contributing to the problem and be part of a wave of change
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Say Hi on Instagram if you looked at this topic in a new light after this episode
(I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably)
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Decluttering can be hard!
Not gonna lie
But there are approaches you can take to do it with more ease.
In this episode I share:
- Many reasons decluttering can be hard
- Solutions to making those reasons easier
- Little tips you can put into your toolbelt for decluttering
- Mindset shifts to help you change the relationship you have with your stuff
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Say Hi on Instagram if you are feeling more ready to reach your decluttering goals after this episode
(I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably)
Other cool shit to check out:
Do you find it difficult to make decisions on what should stay or go while decluttering?
I created a PDF decision-making cheatsheet that you can keep handy for when you get to those tricky items. https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/decluttering-questions
And If you are interested in completely revolutionising your relationship with stuff by decluttering your entire home, then I have course for that too. Join the waitlist: https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/enroll
Welcome to the rerecording of the very first episode of the sort it out sustainably podcast. In this episode, I am talking all bout a 90-day detox I am doing that I invite you to join me in too.
This is a detox from fast fashion... an addiction that most of us have in Western countries, no matter our income. Even if you don't have an addiction to fast fashion, you probably have at least a bad habit of shopping from fast fashion rather than second-hand clothing.
I discuss:
- 3 main reasons why I am quitting fast fashion
- 7 alternatives to source clothing
DM me on Instagram if you are doing your own version of this challenge (I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably)
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In episode 27 I discuss:
- The rise of decluttering shows and a professional organiser's perspective on them
- What I like and don't like about each show and what to keep in mind while watching them.
The Netflix shows I talk about:
- Tidying up with Marie Kondo (and Sparking Joy)
- Minimalism the documentary (and Less is now)
- The Home Edit
- Space invaders (on Channel 9 Australia)
Plus I talk about the decluttering show I hate and why (Hint, it's the ever-famous 'Hoarders)
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In Episode 26 I discuss:
- How this info is about empowerment, not guilt
- Raising kids in an eco-friendly way in an eco-unfriendly world
- How humans are f#cking up the planet
- How humans can actually be good for the planet
- Why do people say having kids is bad for the planet and why it doesn't have to be
- Sustainability advice for parents in relation to clothes, toys, stuff, products, food, and the circular economy
- Earth care ideas for getting your kids involved in regeneration
- Words of encouragement, and how to create realistic lifestyle shifts
This is for sure the most jam-packed episode I have done on sustainable living and I dive way deeper than most eco-living content creators I've seen.
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In episode 25 I discuss:
- My own experience with moving and why I love moving house
- Why moving is stressful for most people
- To declutter before or after?
- Coming up with your game plan
- Packing and how to pack
- Move day
- Unpacking and organising
- Moving more sustainably
- All my little tips from a professional organisers perspective
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In episode 24 I discuss:
- The main causes of clutter and why it is the same for both physical and digital clutter
- Why digital clutter affects us so much and sabotages our productivity
- How we can align our time online with our values
- The connection between digital clutter and climate change
- How deleting emails reduces your carbon footprint
- What life can feel like #digitalclutterfree
- My free 1-hour challenge to simplify your digital life
- Decluttering your computer files, email, Facebook notifications, Instagram following list, phone apps and photos.
Click this link to download the PDF guide to my 60-minute digital clutter challenge https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/digital-declutter
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Here's the process i have created: https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/enroll
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Join the free masterclass
https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/Masterclass
This is the best piece of free content I have put out there so far!
See you there!
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In this episode I discuss:
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My gratitude for finding minimalism prior to motherhood
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What I mean by finding your own version of minimalism
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6 different #momlife problems minimalism can help
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Talking about my free masterclass coming up that can help you declutter your home
To sign up to my upcoming masterclass, Please message me Instagram because I am still finalising the sign-up page. instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In this episode I discuss:
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Disappointment when looking to recreate pintrest perfect expensive spaces
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An overview of organising on a budget
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Why decluttering is essential to organising well (and saving $$$)
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repurposing what you already have
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Where and how to shop for budget friendly supplies
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Sustainability and second hand finds
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How I have organised my home on the cheap
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
I'm sharing 22 things I won't be buying in 2022 because of my eco-friendly and minimalist lifestyle.
I am pretty sure that everything on this list I have bought before, and at one stage in my life bought all the time but as I get more experience living more simply and sustainably, I am buying less.
As you listen along, you might also already be not buying the things I mention;
You might be inspired to change your purchasing behavior
Orrr you might think that I'm a freaking weirdo for the way I do things.
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
How does a new years resolution of reducing housework by up to 40% sound?
I'm suggesting you enter the new with the intention and motivation to declutter your whole environment so that by the middle of 2022 your environment is a place where all your belonging actually belongs and supports you.
In this episode I discuss:
- How decluttering (although is a type of housework) reducing housework
- Why becoming intentional with what you own is the ultimate new year's reso
- Imagining what your life could look like halfway through the year if you do this
- A free 15 minute a day challenge to get your decluttering juices flowing
- What you will need to completely declutter your environment
It's not too late to join in on the 12 days of (post) Christmas decluttering...https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/12days I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
What a Jolly go time of year it is!
For many people, Christmas can be a time of creating excess clutter, but you can use it as an opportunity to ditch some clutter and feel lighter heading into the near year.
In this episode I discuss:
- How Christmas can cause clutter
- Why after Christmas is the perfect time to declutter
- All the details about a free Post-Christmas decluttering challenge I have
- How 15 minutes a day can seriously make a difference to how you feel in your home heading into the new year.
- A quick word of advise for those wanting to do deeper declutter
To sign up to the challenge... https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/12days
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I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
"I want to declutter but don't have time to do it"
This is a really common obstacle I come across people saying.
There are so many reasons why you can be short on time.
Not everything I'm going to share will be relevant to everyone but I'm sure you'll find something helpful in this quick episode.
I discuss:
- Actually having no time and feeling like we have no time
- How clutter is robbing us of our time
- How decluttering can save you so much time in the long run
- Tips for creating more time
- Tips for making the most of the time you have, being efficient while decluttering
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I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Christmas (although it can bring so much joy into our lives) can come with a lot of waste and clutter.
To download the PDF 'The Ultimate Guide to a Simple & Sustainable Christmas' click the link: https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/christmas-guide
In this episode I discuss:
- Scary facts About Christmas waste and clutter
- Why you don't have to boycott the holiday to avoid the bad stuff
- How you can reflect on your values to really enjoy this time of year
- How to do an eco-friendly and minimalist version of decorations, traditions,events, presents, food, and more
- How to use my PDF guide to plan out your whole holidays
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Other cool shit to check out:
- Take the quiz to find out what type of minimalist you are :
https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/quiz - Do you find it difficult to make decisions on what should stay or go while decluttering?
I created a PDF that you can keep handy for when you get to those tricky items.
https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/decluttering-questions - Get my $11.11 Minimalism mini-course
https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/mini-course
Designed to help you radically shift your relationship with stuff and sling your actions with your values... in just a few hours!
Today, I'm talking all about letting go of the stuff that is cluttering up your life, and going into how you actually go about ditching it, including getting over the hurdles where we feel blocked to actually let go of it.
I discuss:
- Things you can actually gain by letting go of stuff
- Two different approaches to going through and deciding what to let go of
- How to actually let go
- Sentimental stuff
Mentioned: Episode 3: minimalism practices that have nothing to do with stuff (scroll back on this podcast show to episode 3)
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Having a organised, intentional, uncluttered enrironment to live in is one of the best ways to uplevel your lie. In todays episode i am going through why hiring a professional organiser might be right for you, or not. Ill explain all the reasons why.
I cover:
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A bunch of reasons why you might want to hire a pro organiser
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Reasons why you might not want to
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Advise for organising on you own
To download my in-person organising pricelist https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/professional-organising
My free resources: https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
If we want the big corporations to make better choices and actions, we can probably take a look in the mirror and ask ourselves if we are making the best choices and actions we have available to us.
Sustainable living is not a radical extremist change of lifestyle..
It's mostly being consistent with forming better habits.
We all have lots of habits. And you can bring more awareness to a bunch of your habits, and shift them into more eco habits, you can really improve your impact on the planet.
In this episode I go over 10 easy eco habits to implement in your home.
Click this link to download a cheat sheet with the 10 habits
https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/ecohabits
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
I'm using this episode to share the number 1 key to organising anything in your home.
This should be a pretty short episode that you can have a quick listen to and walk away feeling most empowering to organise your home better.
I discuss:
- How most people organise and are doing wrong
- What the number 1 organisation key is
- How you use it to organise anything in your home
- Being intentional with what you keep, where and how you keep it
- A note on Pinterest-perfect storage
- Tidying up when you have an organised home
I've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Do you find it difficult to make decisions on what should stay or go while decluttering?
I created a PDF that you can keep handy for when you get to those tricky items.
You can download that PDF here: https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/cheatsheet
I contain 10 questions that you could use to help you gain more clarity in deciding what to do with things you can't decide on.
In this episode, I go over all 10 questions and explain why they can help!
've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In this episode I go through the 4 types you might be and give practical tips for each type.
The quiz is no longer available on my website, but this episode has the descriptions of the different types and is packed with advise for each
've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
In the world of decluttering, intentional living, and minimalism I see something time and time again that I want to kind of debunk today.
So many people say "My husband is the reason I am not a minimalist"
What im talking about here can be applied to any dynamic of two or more people living in the same house regardless of gender or relationship status: A man who's female partner is not interested in minimalism. A defector couple, a same-sex couple, a thrupple, a room mate, children that are old enough to handle their own belongings... what ever.
If you want to practice minimalism, and are in any living situation where the person or people you live with are seemly preventing you from doing so, This episode is for you.
I discuss:
- How to use frustration for clutter to deepen your own decluttering practice
- How to set boundaries around the other persons clutter
- What to do and what not to do when living with someone uninterest in minimalism
've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
I love stuff too much to be a minimalist Intro I have definitely hear people say that before. I practice minimalism. And the thing is, i love stuff. In this episode I am diving into how you can do minimalism and love stuff. and even be able to really love stuff more than without minimalism.
've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Many women stepping into motherhood feel pressure to start buying so many things filling their house to be a "proper family home".
I am here to tell you that what society's norms are not working and the 300,000 items in an average home (in the USA and I am sure Australia is similar) are slowly robbing women of feeling the best they can in their homes.
I discuss:
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reasons that make minimalism motherhoods best friend
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tips on declutter as a mum of little kids
've created these free resources to support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
If you have been following me for a little while you might have noticed that I am passionate about both minimalism and sustainability.
The two subjects are actually completely integrated with each other at their core and that I believe minimalism is the baseline and foundation to then begin living a more environmentally friendly life.
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I start by sharing 5 environmental benefits of minimalism
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I share some common battles between 'Minimalism' and 'sustainability'
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My tips for the best of both worlds
Checkout my free resources:
https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
If you are starting a journey towards minimalism, then, like anything you might have concerns about if you are approaching it the right way.
While there is no right way to do minimalism...
I think there are kinda still mistakes you can make.
So in this episode, I am going through all the potential mistakes you might make on the journey, so you can be conscious of them and try and avoid making them.
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While it's probably true that possessions are the main part of minimalism, it is totally not true that minimalism is just about stuff. If it was, there would be no way I would be so passionate about it.
Minimalism is a mindset. It's about learning what you actually value and letting go of the rest and that can extend so far beyond stuff. In fact, once you have finished decluttering your stuff and all your stuff is really intentional, you rarely think about stuff, except using and caring for the stuff you love.
So I thought I would share about 7 different minimalist practices that have nothing to do with stuff
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If you do a big tidy your home and 3 days or even 3 hours later it feels cluttered again, you have come to the right spot.
Some areas of our home feel like literal clutter magnets and I am going to identify 3 of the common spots that seem to have the magnetization problem, and I will tell you what to do about them.
First, we will look at the 2 of the main causes of clutter.
Click to download my instructions for fixing the clutter magnetization of these 3 spots.
https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/clutter-magnets
Welcome to the very first episode of the sort it out sustainably podcast. In this episode, I am talking all bout a 90-day detox I am doing that i invite you to join me in too. This is a detox from fast fashion... an addiction that most of us have in Western countries, no matter our income. Even if you don't have an addiction to fast fashion, you probably have at least a bad habit.
I discuss:
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3 main reasons why I am quitting fast fashion
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7 alternatives to source clothing
sortitoutsustainably.com