Let Go, Simplify & Spark Joy with KonMari Consultant Stacy Lee (Ep 273)
About the episode
Decluttering isn’t just about stuff—it’s about freedom. Certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee joins Deanna to share how letting go of clutter and guilt can spark joy, simplify your routines, and create intentional spaces that support the life you want.
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Clutter isn’t just about the stuff piling up in your home, it’s also about the guilt, resistance, and overwhelm tied to letting go. In this uplifting conversation, professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee shares how to apply the KonMari Method to simplify your home, mindset, and lifestyle.
We talk about why clutter makes us feel stuck, how small intentional steps can lead to big change, and how to reframe decluttering so it feels empowering instead of stressful. Stacy also shares inspiring client stories and practical ways to bring more joy into your everyday routines.
Whether you’re battling piles of clothes, drowning in kids’ artwork, or simply craving more peace in your daily life, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to create a clutter-free home you love.
Key Takeaways:
1. How to move past guilt and people-pleasing when letting go
2. Why starting small makes decluttering stick
3. Tips for creating a clutter-free home that lasts
4. The power of gratitude and “functional joy”
5. Real client transformations that prove simplifying is possible
About Stacy Lee:
Stacy Lee, owner of Minimalee, is a professional organizer certified in Marie Kondo’s The KonMari Method®. With simple steps, compassionate coaching, and curated solutions, Stacy helps her clients escape overwhelm to cultivate organized spaces that supercharge their lifestyles and joy. For more information on Stacy’s services, please visit: https://www.minimalee.me/
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome + Fall is the perfect time to declutter
01:16 – Stacy’s journey to becoming a KonMari consultant
03:19 – Applying KonMari to both home + lifestyle
07:02 – Powerful client transformation stories
10:50 – Decluttering with kids and families
14:04 – Managing life transitions + letting go
18:50 – Embracing minimalism + finding joy
20:41 – Tackling guilt + sustainable decluttering
22:10 – Intentional living vs consumerism
27:39 – Practical decluttering tips you can start today
31:54 – Understanding “functional joy” + gratitude
36:57 – How tidying supercharges lifestyle + mindset
39:18 – Rapid-fire questions with Stacy
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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