Episode #424
424 Raising Kids who get Decluttering with Inner Hub member Kate
Do you ever worry your children are growing up surrounded by too much stuff and wonder how to break the cycle? What if you could raise kids who actually understand the value of less and feel empowered by decluttering? How do you support ageing parents through downsizing when you're not physically there to help? Read / Listen more: https://declutterhub.com/424 In this episode, Ingrid and Lesley sit down with Inner Hub member Kate to explore how she transformed her relationship with possessions and is now passing those values on to her daughters. Kate reveals the practical systems and mindset shifts that help her busy family of four stay organised while her husband travels frequently for work, and she shares the surprisingly effective ways she's supporting her parents' downsizing journey from a distance. Kate's story is particularly compelling because she didn't grow up in chaos. Her childhood home was clean and tidy, yet still accumulated far too many things. This contradiction shaped her understanding that clutter isn't always about mess, it's about volume. Through early exposure to donation drives and regular household resets, Kate developed a preference for fewer, more meaningful possessions. Now, she's intentionally creating a different environment for her own children, one where decluttering feels normal, empowering, and even enjoyable. The conversation explores Kate's decision to join the Inner Hub membership after discovering the podcast. She offers a brilliant analogy, comparing the podcast to an amuse-bouche and the membership to a full, satisfying meal. Kate explains how the checklists, roadmaps, and searchable resources support her daily, weekly, and seasonal organisation routines, making decluttering feel manageable rather than overwhelming. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering. Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/ Support - if you want signposting in the right direction support@declutterhub.com Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
