• 14: Ten Minutes a Day Can Go a Long Way
    Jun 18 2026

    The results are in for Wendy and Jill's 2nd decluttering challenge, the Daily 10 Minute Timer Challenge.
    Who came out on top? Listen to find out! Cheers!

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    We'd love to hear from you and how you are doing with your decluttering!
    Cheers!

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    35 mins
  • 13.13: Calculating Jill's Composite Score
    Jun 11 2026

    Bonus Episode: Join Wendy as she explains how she calculated Jill's composite score. You can learn how to calculate your own score by responding to the statements below and listening to this episode.

    Ranking Range: 1 - Not at all true for me
    vs. 10 - Completely true for me.

    1. My house is cluttered.
    2. Items in my house have a designated spot
    3. Fewer items are coming into my house than are leaving my house.
    4. I have space in my closets and drawers.
    5. XXX
    6. I feel good about entertaining guests in my home.
    7. If company is coming I can tidy up in 30 minutes or less.
    8. Dusting and cleaning is easy to do in my house.
    9. I am easily distracted.
    10. I feel peace in my life.
    11. I am making progress decluttering.
    12. XXX
    13. XXX
    14. I live in chaos.
    15. XXX

    If you need help calculating your score please send your number values to each of the above statements to Wendy at
    thedeclutteringexperiment@gmail.com

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    11 mins
  • 13: Jill's Jinxed Quarterly Check-In
    Jun 11 2026

    Join Wendy and Jill for the quarterly check-in and to see Jill's new composite score with the experiment.
    It's episode #13. Jill hopes it is not jinxed.
    They first talk about recent decluttering in Jill's garage.
    After that, Wendy reads Jill the statements from episode 1. How much has Jill improved? Tune in to find out.
    Make sure you listen to the last 2 minutes as they catch an error in the composite score.

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    35 mins
  • 12: If You Let It Go, It Could Come Back
    Jun 4 2026

    In this episode Wendy and Jill talk minimalism in traveling, decluttering Dad's garage, and 3 things that came back into their lives. Trust that if you let it go, it could come back. Also they share 2 tips from "Goodbye, Things" by Fumio Sasaki.

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    34 mins
  • 11: Jill Wants a Cute Laundry Room
    May 28 2026

    Jill has a new DIY project planned for her laundry room. But first it needs a major decluttering. Can Wendy help Jill?
    Then, Jill plays the teacher role as Wendy has 4 items she is struggling to let go. Can Jill help Wendy?

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    Email us your questions or comments to thedeclutteringexperiment@gmail.com

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    31 mins
  • 10.10: Your 10 Minute Timer Bonus Episode
    May 22 2026

    Bonus Alert: This is your Ten Minute Timer episode to listen to as you are doing your Daily Ten Minute Timer Challenge.
    Wendy and Jill provide tips, questions to ask while decluttering, and motivation for your new challenge.
    The best part is this episode is exactly 10 Minutes. Enjoy and Happy Decluttering!

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    10 mins
  • 10: Jill Needs a Challenge to Keep Her Motivated
    May 21 2026

    The results are in! Join Wendy and Jill as they reveal their numbers from the 30 day "Decluttering Experiment Challenge". Do they beat their goals? Who comes out on top? Jill needs a good challenge, so they have come up with a new 30 day challenge to keep her motivated.

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    Questions to Ask Before You Purchase an Item
    1. Will it add value to my life?
    2. Is this the best use of my money?
    3. Do I already own something I can use instead of this item?
    4. Can I get by without it for awhile?
    5. Can I borrow it or buy it used?
    6. Where will it live in my home?

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    35 mins
  • 09: Houseguest Heather Spills the Tea
    May 14 2026

    Join Wendy and Jill and Houseguest Heather as they chat about all the progress (or not!) that Jill as made. You have to listen to find out the scoop. Jill and Heather also take Wendy's "I Still Have" Quiz. Who comes out on top?

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    Wendy's "I Still Have Quiz"
    Score 1 point for each "Yes" answer.
    1. I still have a high school or college yearbook.
    2. I still have clothing I would never wear again.
    3. I still have a musical instrument that has not been played in 3 years.
    4. I still have holiday decorations that have not been put out in 3 years.
    5. I still have exercise equipment that has not been used in 3 years.
    6. I still have books that have not been read or referenced in 3 years.
    7. I still have toys or games that have not been played with in 3 years.
    8. I still have a kitchen appliance or tool that has not been used in 3 years.
    9. I still have VHS, DVDs, or similar that have not been watched in 3 years.
    10. I still have records, cassettes, or CDs that have not been listened to in 3 years.
    11. I still have boxes stored away that I have not opened in 3 years. (1 bonus point for 5 years & 2 bonus points for 10 years)

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    33 mins