How to Declutter Together Without Losing Your Cool (or Your Partner) with Colette Roy (Ep 261)
Tired of fighting every time you try to tackle a home project with your partner?
In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host Deanna Yates sits down with professional organizer Colette Roy to talk about how to declutter shared spaces without losing your cool—or your relationship.
Whether you’re tackling the garage, the basement, or just trying to agree on what to toss, Colette brings real talk and practical strategies for making home organization a team effort (without the tension). Drawing from her course How to Organize Your Garage Without Killing Your Partner, Colette shares why organizing together is so tricky, how emotional clutter plays into the chaos, and how better communication can lead to smoother projects and stronger connections.
You’ll walk away with smart, relationship-friendly tips to finally get that garage in shape—without turning it into a battleground.
Key Takeaways:
Why clutter can create hidden emotional tension between partners
How to navigate different communication styles during organizing projects
Tips to set healthy boundaries and share the load fairly
The power of understanding your partner’s perspective when decluttering
How to transform your garage into a peaceful, functional space—together
About Colette Roy:
Colette has been a Professional Organizer in Boulder, Colorado, for 20 years and is an expert in helping couples navigate the sometimes dire challenge of their combined clutter. She’s recently published her first book, Clutter And Couples: How To Organize Your Home & Transform Your Relationship, which speaks directly to those challenges. The book offers a deeper understanding of the impacts of clutter and how to communicate effectively while staying on the same team with your beloved. She’s passionate about helping couples prioritize the health of their intimate life through cutting-edge communication rituals and evolving together.
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