How to Finally Get Organized (and Stay That Way) with Meggie Mangione (Ep 278)
About the episode
Tired of decluttering on repeat? Learn how to create a clutter-free home that lasts with author Meggie Mangione. Real talk, practical systems, and zero judgment for busy, modern women.
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Are you tired of organizing the same spaces over and over again?
In this episode, Deanna sits down with Meggie Mangione, author of Give Clutter the Middle Finger and creator of Organized Life Design, to talk about what it really means to get organized and how to stay that way.
Meggie shares why true organization isn’t about perfection or Pinterest-worthy bins, but about creating a home that feels calm, functional, and aligned with who you are.
Key Takeaways:
1. Why focusing on how your space feels leads to more freedom
2. How to declutter without guilt (even sentimental stuff!)
3. Small mindset shifts that make big organizing progress
4. Neurodivergent-friendly strategies that actually work
5. Using “fed-up energy” to finally make change stick
About Meggie Mangione:
Meggie Mangione, author of Give Clutter the Middle Finger: A Chingona’s Guide to Taking Control of Your Stuff and Your Life and the voice behind Organized Life Design, has a way of making decluttering feel less like a chore and more like an act of freedom.
Her debut book (out September 30, 2025) blends humor, faith, and no-nonsense advice to help readers clear both physical and emotional clutter. Fueled by coffee, 90’s alt rock, and her love for Jesus, Meggie writes for those ready to reclaim their space, their peace, and maybe their sense of humor, too.
Clutter-clearing with attitude—that’s Meggie’s way.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:01 Meet Meggie Mangione
02:42 The Birth of 'Give Clutter the Middle Finger'
06:27 Decluttering During the Pandemic
09:36 The True Test of Being Organized
16:47 Minimalism and Personal Preferences
24:55 The Emotional Challenges of Closets and Keepsakes
26:16 Dealing with Guilt and Finding Donation Avenues
29:12 The Importance of Pacing Yourself with Keepsakes
30:54 The Role of Support in Organizing
33:16 Organizing for Neurodivergent Individuals
41:30 Using Fed Up Energy to Spark Change
44:42 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts
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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