Ep. 82 Common advice tells you to declutter your space before cleaning up. But cleaning up exposed surfaces where you can prevent germs from spreading and keeps you and your family healthy.

Health and sanitation is more important than a perfectly organized home. Plus, decluttering isn’t often a quick task and can delay the entire process.

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Ep. 81 The Notes app on your phone isn't just a place for random thoughts, it's one of the most powerful productivity tools already sitting in your pocket.

In the final episode of the What's on Your Phone? series, Derria shares simple ways to organize your digital notes without making life more complicated.

Learn how to use hashtags, smart folders, and built-in search features to quickly find recipes, invoices, ideas, and important information when you need it most.

Whether you use Apple Notes, Google Keep, Microsoft OneNote, Notion, or Evernote you'll discover practical strategies to reduce digital overwhelm, avoid unnecessary subscription costs, and create a note-taking system that actually works for your lifestyle.

If you've ever thought, "I know I saved that somewhere," this episode is for you.

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Ep.80 Part 2 Having too many apps on your phone drains your battery and clutters your storage space. Because after all these free apps aren’t really free, since  you’re paying for extra storage.

In part two of the What’s On Your Phone series I’m sharing tips on how you can get rid of some of your apps for good and an effortless way to organize the ones you want to keep.

From eliminating duplicate apps to grouping related apps together, this episode provides actionable advice to simplify your digital space.

Resources:

• Libby App: A library app for accessing free audiobooks.

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Ep.79 We’re being nickeled and dimed for storage fees on our phones. In part one of the What’s on Your Phone series, I’m sharing how you can organize and curate your bookmarks to depend less on storage and find your links easier.

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Ep. 78 What do we want from our spring-cleaning efforts? Simplicity!

By the end of this episode, you will have three easy to apply action steps that tell you where to put items you use every day!

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Ep. 77 What if decluttering wasn’t about throwing things away… but about building community?

Cooperatives show us a way. Shared ownership. Shared knowledge. Shared Success. Everyone wins. Sustainability isn’t a one-person job. When we help each other, we thrive. When we share, we grow.

Inspired by the film "Farming While Black" and the legacy of activist Fannie Lou Hamer, Derria discusses practical approaches like starting co-ops, exchanging goods, and promoting skill-sharing.

From sharing your car to swapping paper products to growing tomatoes in your backyard, she offers six practical action steps to help you practice kindness, practicality, and sustainability in your own circle.

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Let’s start the conversation with friends and begin to act as a collective to start change today!

Chapters:

00:00 Why Sharing Is the New Decluttering
00:47 Farming While Black & The Power of Co-Ops
02:10 Fannie Lou Hamer & Community Self-Sufficiency
02:49 Letting Go of Extreme Independence
04:07 Decluttering as an Act of Multiplying Joy
05:35 Rethinking Donations & Pricing Culture

08:25 No-Buy Community Pages
09:00 Use Your Group Text & Word of Mouth
10:02 Swap & Split Bulk Essentials
11:12 Grow Something Small
13:33 Learn, Sew & Repurpose Clothing
14:45 Grow What You’ll Actually Use

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Ep. 76 Dear friend, 2026 called and it wants you to work with ease and not strain. In today’s episode, I’m going to help you create an oasis for your digital space for a smoother workflow so we’re going back to the basics because we don't want to work harder.

So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a solopreneur or work a W2 you will have a smoother and cleaner workflow without being bogged down with a bunch of apps.

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Ep. 75 Now is the time for winter hibernation. Please enjoy this earlier episode released in January of this year, on how to create comfort zones for yourself. I’m sure many of you are planning out your 2026, but I’m here to give you permission to stop, slow down, and relax. This is your time to create a winter haven for yourself and personally connect with family, friends, and your community.

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Key Takeaways:

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  Creating a Winter Oasis: Transform your home into a cozy haven that supports emotional wellness during long winter months.

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  Heritage and Possessions: Understanding the cultural significance of keeping sentimental items and how they connect to familial and historical narratives.

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  Combating Seasonal Depression: Practical strategies like creating comfort zones, repurposing items, and celebrating small moments can uplift spirits.

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  Personal Connection and Wellness: The importance of personal items and spaces in maintaining mental health and reflecting on personal and cultural identity.

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Ep. 74 Are bins and baskets helping you get organized—or quietly making your home more chaotic?

If you’ve ever bought a new storage container hoping it would finally get your space under control, this episode of Declutter Empress Radio, uncovers the behavioral, financial, and emotional traps that keep clutter lingering—no matter how many baskets you buy.

This episode will help you:

• Reevaluate the true purpose of your storage systems

• Identify when bins are helping—and when they’re hiding clutter

• Reduce unnecessary spending on “organizational must-haves”

• Create a functional, accessible, peaceful home without buying more stuff

• Build sustainable habits that support long-term clarity and calm

If you’re ready to transform your home into a genuine oasis and reclaim mental space in the process, don’t miss this powerful conversation on decluttering strategies, organizational challenges, and the real cost of over-organizing.

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Ep. 73 The average American home holds over 300,000 items. What happens when it’s time to let go?

After decades in the same home, moving can feel overwhelming — especially when every corner holds a memory. In this heartfelt episode of Declutter Empress Radio, host Derria Murphy sits down with Jeannine Bryant, senior move manager, author of Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff, and founder of Changing Spaces SRS, to explore the emotional and practical process of rightsizing for seniors and their families.

Jeannine shares expert strategies for helping aging adults simplify their spaces before a move — not just to make room in a smaller home, but to pass on their legacy while they’re still here to share the stories behind their heirlooms. From family discussions about sentimental items to holiday gifting of meaningful keepsakes, Jeannine helps families avoid leaving 300,000 decisions for their loved ones later.

You’ll learn how to let go with love, plan moves in advance, and approach this life transition with peace and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between downsizing and rightsizing for your next chapter

• How to decide what to keep, donate, or gift before you move

• Ways to include children and grandchildren in the decluttering process

• Why letting go early helps reduce stress and preserve family harmony

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📘 Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff by Jeannine Bryant

🌐 easyrightsizing.com

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Chapters:

0:00 Right Sizing: Simplifying Moves for Seniors and Families

6:59 Releasing Sentimental Items and Embracing Memories

13:16 Right Sizing Your Home for Life's Changing Stages

15:00 Letting Go of Possessions and Embracing Emotional Release

23:40 Overcoming Downsizing Challenges with Strategic Planning

28:43 Holiday Decluttering and Family Bonding Through Rightsizing

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Ep. 72 No matter where you decide to move on this earth, you need to know what to do with your things. In this episode, I’m giving you a framework on how to do this seamlessly. These tips will help you determine what to take with you, what to get rid of, and what to leave behind. We’ll talk about everything from storage units, organizations to donate to that will actually use your items, and voltage adapters. (Yes. Voltage adapters! 😊)

Donation sites mentioned in this episode:

Cara Collective |Chicago

Dress for Success  |New York

Salvation Army

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