• Rachna Kacker: Declutter Your Space to Declutter Your Mind | Room by Room #61
    Sep 13 2024
    Feeling overwhelmed by mental clutter? You might be surprised to learn that a cluttered environment can contribute to a cluttered mind. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by decluttering and organizing expert Rachna Kacker for advice on clearing physical space to clear the head. Founder of decluttering and organizing service Messmerize India, Rachna Kacker is among the two KonMari Gold Consultants trained by the world-renowned Marie Kondo. With her unique ability to transform any physical space into a peaceful and organized sanctuary, Rachna Kacker has helped individuals worldwide declutter their lives, relieve stress, boost productivity, and improve overall well-being. To top it all off, she is an Amazon best-selling author of the book ‘How to Increase Your Networth’. In this episode, Rachna Kacker asserts that if you are unable to locate an item in your home within 60 seconds, you most likely need to declutter or organize. She cites studies done by various universities suggesting that an unorganized space can increase stress hormones and mental overwhelm. Together, Marie and Rachna Kacker discuss the most common challenges that arise when attempting to declutter and how to overcome them, from object attachment to the fear of being judged and decision fatigue. So, whether you’re drowning in stacks of past paperwork or simply want a more peaceful home environment, this episode is packed with science-backed advice to help you achieve lasting organization and mental clarity! Follow Rachna Kacker’s work: Messmerize India: http://www.messmerizeindia.com/ How to Increase Your Networth: https://www.amazon.com/Increase-Your-Networth-Rachna-Kacker/dp/9390156114 Connect with Rachna Kacker via the following platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachnakacker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachnakacker/ https://www.instagram.com/messmerizeindia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rachnakacker02 Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/ You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-by-room-the-home-organization-science-insights-podcast/id1648509192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kUgWDXmcGl5XHbYspPtcW Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37779f90-f736-4502-8dc4-3a653b8492bd iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102862783 Podbean: https://homeorganizationinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402163 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/room-by-room-the-home-organiza-4914172
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  • Sophie Bress: OCD Chronicles — Unraveling Home Organization | Room by Room #60
    Aug 30 2024

    A freelance journalist and dance critic, Sophie Bress has also graced the pages of Dance Magazine, Fjord Review, The New York Times, NPR, Observer, and more. Much of her work centers around dance and mental health, having worked closely with the editorial team at Dance Magazine to expand the publication’s coverage of mental health within the dance industry. In 2022, Sophie Bress penned an article about her experiences in attempting to create the “perfect” apartment and how it was nearly impossible with OCD, now published on Apartment Therapy.

    In this episode, Sophie Bress recounts the challenges she encountered during the process of organizing her home, elaborating on the fear that comes with OCD. Additionally, she shares essential considerations to note when communicating with housemates, from self-reflection to practicing kindness.

    Together, Marie and Sophie Bress discuss the various types of therapy suitable for those with OCD and activities and practices helpful in managing the disorder at home. So, whether you have OCD, know someone who does, or are simply curious about unique approaches to home organization, tune in to this episode for valuable insights, enlightening anecdotes, and more!

    Sophie Bress’s article on Apartment Therapy: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/creating-apartment-with-ocd-37108180

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  • Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD: The Essential Role of Routines in Home Organization | Room by Room #59
    Aug 16 2024
    While an unorthodox life without structure can seem thrilling and enticing, routines serve as a guiding pathway that offers stability, efficiency, and a sense of control. So, this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant chats with professional organizer Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD, to learn about routines' crucial role in home organization. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD is the founder of DNQ Solutions and co-owner of Release Repurpose Reorganize. She teaches professionals and working parents how to become organized and provides them with strategies and solutions for maintaining order in their busy lives. An accomplished speaker, she specializes in residential and home-office organizing and works with people affected by ADD, hoarding, and chronic disorganization. In this episode, Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD establishes the role of routines in organized households, sharing variations that accommodate different lifestyles, family sizes, work schedules, and other dynamics. Additionally, she reveals her advice for those looking to get back into a routine after taking a break—a notorious struggle for many. Dina and Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD discuss practical everyday habits for maintaining routine and organization in the home. So, whether you’re familiar with the challenges of establishing a routine or simply seeking validation on the efficiency of routine life, tune in to this episode for an enlightening conversation chock full of expert insights! Visit Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD’s work on the following platforms: Filled Up and Overflowing: https://amzn.asia/d/0fEMs1wE Organize Your Home 10 Minutes at a Time: https://a.co/d/05dYcGqO DNQ Solutions: https://dnqsolutions.com/ Connect with Diane N. Quintana, CPO-CD, on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNQSolutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-quintana-icd-master-trainer-cpo-cd-cpo-a344849/ Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/ You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-by-room-the-home-organization-science-insights-podcast/id1648509192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kUgWDXmcGl5XHbYspPtcW Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37779f90-f736-4502-8dc4-3a653b8492bd iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102862783 Podbean: https://homeorganizationinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402163 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/room-by-room-the-home-organiza-4914172
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  • Natalie Meyer: Mastering Home Organization with Color, Decor, and Lighting | Room by Room #58
    Aug 2 2024
    Much thought goes into color, decor, and lighting in a home—often, the right combination of all three ties a home together. So, join us this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, where host Marie Stella is guided by Natalie Meyer, the CEO and principal designer of CNC Home & Design, for insider advice on nailing all three. The most organized and thorough interior designer you'll ever meet, Natalie helps busy, high-achieving working professionals and parents create beautiful, functional, and family-friendly homes. Her prior experience in marketing and project management provides a well-organized, detailed, creative, and client-focused design experience. Most impressively, her design firm has been awarded the "Best of Houzz." In this episode, Natalie shares her basic principles for home organization, which often include starting small with decluttering. She then reveals that a major challenge to crafting a harmonious space is practicing restraint with over-the-top decor pieces and keeping it simple and streamlined. Together, Marie and Natalie discuss the various considerations of maintaining an organized space, from functionality to style and even storage solutions. So, whether you have a home revamp in the works or are simply curious about future renovations, tune in to this episode for an enlightening conversation on how these three elements interact in a home! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com.au/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 The Home Edit: https://thehomeedit.com/ Follow Natalie's work via https://www.cnchomedesign.com/. Natalie's featured work and awards: https://www.cnchomedesign.com/about Connect with Natalie on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnchomedesign/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnchomedesign/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-meyer-cnchd/ Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/ You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-by-room-the-home-organization-science-insights-podcast/id1648509192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kUgWDXmcGl5XHbYspPtcW Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37779f90-f736-4502-8dc4-3a653b8492bd iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102862783 Podbean: https://homeorganizationinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402163 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/room-by-room-the-home-organiza-4914172
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  • Shannon Krause: The Guides to Organizing Your Home for Guests | Room by Room #57
    Jul 19 2024
    Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, your home remains unprepared for guests? Join us this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, where host Marie Stella is guided by professional organizer Shannon Krause for advice on transforming the space into an environment that greets your guests with the utmost warmth and hospitality. Founder and CEO of award-winning home organizing & relocation management business Tidy Nest, Shannon has helped countless families along the East Coast of the United States bring order into their lives, holding a specialist certificate in Brain-Based Conditions from the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO). Additionally, she is a Certified Reiki Master, which she incorporates into her client work. Most impressively, her work and organizing tips have made waves in international and national publications such as Architectural Digest, HGTV, Forbes, and Homes & Gardens. In this episode, Shannon reveals that adequate storage space, bathroom essentials, and charging facilities are among some of the most overlooked areas when organizing the home for guests. That aside, she shares that offering robes, slippers, and new and exciting bathroom products can elevate the guest experience immensely. Together, Shannon and Marie discuss finding the balance between creating a welcoming environment for guests while maintaining the functionality and personal style of one's home. So, whether you are expecting a visit from your nearest and dearest or eager to learn more about transforming your space into a guest-ready abode, tune in to this episode for expert insights! Follow Shannon Krause's work via https://tidynest.com/ Connect with Shannon Krause via the following platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidynestteam/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TidyNestTeam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-krause-6ba78b6/ Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/ You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-by-room-the-home-organization-science-insights-podcast/id1648509192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kUgWDXmcGl5XHbYspPtcW Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37779f90-f736-4502-8dc4-3a653b8492bd iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102862783 Podbean: https://homeorganizationinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402163 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/room-by-room-the-home-organiza-4914172
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  • Lauren West: Transforming Your Space with Zero Waste Principles | Room by Room #56
    Jul 5 2024
    Have you ever wondered if there's a way to minimize waste while transforming your space? Join us on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast this week, where host Marie Stella is guided by professional organizer Lauren West. A professional organizer, zero-waste expert, and the founder and CEO of Next Highest Good, Lauren works with clients from all stages of life to create spaces that maximize healthy, sustainable living and productivity, focusing on zero-waste living. Additionally, she is a proud member of several associations: Good Future Design Alliance, Plastic Pollution Coalition, and The National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals, to name a few. In this episode, Lauren starts by sharing her definitions of 'zero waste' and waste minimization—terms often conflated in social media—and critical principles she tends to employ when working with clients. She passionately divulges details on some of her most innovative solutions. Together, Lauren and Marie discuss the challenges of implementing zero-waste principles and go-to solutions that tend to nip the bud. So, whether you're a seasoned zero-waste declutterer or a novice seeking ideas, tune in for expert insights on transforming your space with minimal waste. Resources and tools mentioned in this episode: Buy Nothing Project: https://buynothingproject.org/ Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home: https://www.amazon.com.au/Remodelista-Low-Impact-Sourcebook-Stylish-Eco-Conscious/dp/1648290140 Follow Lauren West's work via https://nexthighestgood.com/. Connect with her via the following platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexthighestgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zerowasteorganizer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenwwest Produced by the Home Organization Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ho.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Home Organization Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCODVhYC-MeTMKQEwwRr8WVQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeorg.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/home-organization-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@home.org.science.labs Pinterest: https://id.pinterest.com/homeorganizationsciencelabs/ You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-by-room-the-home-organization-science-insights-podcast/id1648509192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kUgWDXmcGl5XHbYspPtcW Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37779f90-f736-4502-8dc4-3a653b8492bd iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102862783 Podbean: https://homeorganizationinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402163 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/room-by-room-the-home-organiza-4914172
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  • Sara Losonci: Elevating Shared Living Through Living Room Organization | Room by Room #55
    Jun 21 2024

    This week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Sara Losonci, the founder of an interior organizing service, Shelfie, to learn more about how living room organization can transform the shared living experience.

    Having lived in the notoriously dense New York City, Sara always had a knack for organizing within tiny, cluttered spaces, with a first-hand understanding of the space struggle and busy lifestyle that powers Manhattan. Thus, Shelfie was birthed with the goal of implementing the best storage solutions that remain pleasing to the eye.

    In this episode, Sara defines ‘shared living’ as households encompassing more than one person, whether flatmates, families with children, or multi-general households. She also shares that assigning personal spaces, utilizing vertical and wall spaces, and setting clear boundaries can all support effective conflict resolution.

    Together, Gabriella and Sara discuss the key principles to consider when optimizing shared living spaces and cultural and social factors to consider. So, if your shared living space needs an overhaul, tune in to this episode for expert advice that will most definitely come in handy!

    If you're interested in learning more about Sara Losonci and her work, you can find additional information on the following platform:

    Website: https://www.shelfienyc.com/

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  • Dr. Aparna Chari Sundar: Kid-Friendly Living Spaces — Organizing Toys | Room by Room #54
    Jun 21 2024

    A clutter-free environment that nurtures creativity and reinforces independence in children is key to supporting their development. So, join us this week on Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast, where host Marie Stella is guided by doctor-turned-KonMari consultant Dr Aparna Chari Sundar.

    On a valiant mission to help parents create peaceful family connections in their homes, Dr. Aparna—a mum of two herself—understands the challenges of finding the balance between providing children with the best learning materials and maintaining an organized home. She’s also a Montessori educator, currently pursuing her master's in Education in Developmental Psychology.

    In this episode, Dr. Aparna shares that employing easy-to-reach tubs behind closed doors, categorized by toy type, tends to be effective in supporting children in their daily cleanup while maintaining a neat aesthetic. That aside, she offers advice for parents with reservations about kickstarting an elaborate decluttering process at home. Together, Marie and Aparna discuss how to involve children in home organization and household chores.

    So, whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply seeking inspiration for a more organized home, tune in for insightful strategies on designing functional yet attractive play areas that support children's development!

    Follow Dr. Aparna’s work at https://www.globalmindfuljourney.com/

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