Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

175 episodes

174: Three Conversations to Have Before Tackling Your Storage Room
2026/05/18 | 17 mins.
This we’re talking about the conversations that have to happen before real decisions can. When you walk into a storage room, you’re not just sorting through things, you’re navigating three very different kinds of dialogue. One with your current self, one with your past self, and one with your future self. And once you know which conversation you’re actually in, the whole process gets a whole lot more honest (and a whole lot more manageable).

In this episode, we talk about:
Why do the decisions in a storage room feel harder than in any other space
How to recognize which conversation you’re in — with your current life, your past self, or your future self
Practical ways to move forward in each conversation with intention

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173: Storage Room Q&A Part II: Products, Piles, and What to Do When You're Stuck
2026/05/11 | 21 mins.
This week, we are back with more of your storage room questions, and this round gets into some territory we haven't covered yet. We're talking about a product question that comes up constantly: what to do when the stuff in your storage space belongs to someone else, and how to know when your storage room is actually working for you. If you've been following along with the Year of the Storage Rooms, this one picks right up where we left off.

In this episode, we talk about:
Whether clear bins are really worth it
How to navigate organizing when the stuff in your storage space belongs to a partner, parent, or family member
The signs that your storage system is actually working (because it's not always obvious when you're in the middle of it)

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172: Are you keeping that outfit for the unknown special event?
2026/05/04 | 17 mins.
This week, we're diving into how to decide what "special event" items to keep and which ones to let go. We are chatting about more intentional keeping, with key questions to ask when deciding what to keep. We explore the difference between keeping out of expectation vs genuine intention, the stories we attach to sentimental objects, and how to reframe "special" as the people and experiences, not the stuff.

In This Episode We Talk About:
The difference between keeping special event items out of expectation vs. intention
How we attach stories to objects, and why the memories live in us, not our stuff
Key questions to ask when deciding what to keep for occasions, to focus on quality over quantity

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171: Is Poor Lighting Sabotaging Your Storage Room Organization?
2026/04/27 | 20 mins.
When our storage spaces feel overwhelming, we often blame it on a lack of organization. But what if the real culprit is that it wasn't enough light? In this episode, we explore how improving illumination can revolutionize the functionality and feel of your storage rooms. Discover quick wins and longer-term lighting strategies to help you finally see your way clear to organized bliss.

In this episode, we talk about:
Why poor lighting, not disorganization, is often the real problem
Three lighting strategies for storage rooms: Unblocking, Plug-and-Play, Rewiring
How the right light can improve both organizing ease and emotional outlook
Mentioned in This Episode:
Lights we recommend
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170: Why Letting Go Feels Like Loss (And What to Do With That)
2026/04/20 | 19 mins.
This week on Organize and Cherish, we unpack the many forms grief takes in our storage rooms, gives you practical tips for moving through it, and sends you off with a real action plan for what to do with that stuff this week.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
The many forms grief takes in our storage rooms: losing a loved one, the end of a relationship, the season when your kids were little, a weight you used to be, a dream you let go of - and why we don't always recognize it as grief until we're standing right in front of it
Three practical, action-oriented tips for moving through grief and clutter — including how to identify what's holding you back, separate the memory from the object, and find who your meaningful stuff could serve next
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
NAPO - National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (napo.net)
The Year of the Storage Rooms series — including the Purpose-First approach from earlier episodes
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Welcome to the Organize & Cherish podcast with The Organized Flamingo, hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger, a professional organizer and productivity expert. For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!This podcast will:- Cover a variety of topics within the organizing and productivity space, offering you tips, inspiration, and plenty of a-ha moments.- Explore different combinations and ways on how to get and stay more organized and productive.- Invite guests in complementary industries such as interior designers, habit coaches, mental health professionals, stylists, and more that help and enhance your organizing & productivity journey.Ready to explore the right organizing and productivity solution for you? Let’s go!You can find full show notes and resources for Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo at http://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast/. Connect with The Organized Flamingo:Theorganizedflamingo.com@theorganizedflamingo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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