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PODCAST

Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

Stephanie Deininger

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

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All Episodes

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146: Strong Space, Strong Self: Organizing Your Home...

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2025/11/03

In this episode, we explore what happens when your home’s “luxury” spaces like the gym or pantry finally come into focus. Inspired by a long-term client who realized her gym felt dreadful after organizing the rest of her home, we talk about why certain areas only become priorities once we feel grounded elsewhere. We’ll also walk through practical tips for creating a safe, motivating, and functional gym space, whether it’s a full room, a corner of the basement, or a moveable setup that fits your

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145: Clearing Out the Scary Stuff Lurking at Home

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2025/10/27

Every October, we delve into a spooky organizing theme, and this year, we’re exploring the mysterious “potions” that may be hiding around our homes. From expired medicine and makeup to old paint cans and forgotten cleaners, expired items can haunt our cabinets, take up space, and sometimes even pose safety risks.In this episode, we explore how to safely declutter these expired potions room by room, why it matters, and how clearing them out can make space for a little fresh magic this season.In this

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144: Taking Stock of What’s in Your Storage Spaces...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, we continue our Storage Series by tackling the often-overlooked task of taking inventory of what we own. From seasonal bins in the garage to off-site storage units, it’s easy to lose track of what we’ve tucked away. We explore why doing an inventory at least once a year can bring clarity, save money, and reduce stress.To make this practical for every lifestyle, we share three different inventory methods: one for detail-oriented people, one for those who like a balance of efficiency

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143: Fix It or Free It: Mending My Broken Holiday...

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2025/10/13

In this episode, we continue our yearlong Fix It or Free It challenge with September’s focus: broken holiday pieces. As fall decorations came out, we were reminded of our cherished Department 56 Halloween village that had been stored away with cracks and chips. Instead of letting them sit for another year, we finally took action with ceramic glue and repaired the pieces. This month’s challenge isn’t just about fixing porcelain, it’s about aligning our actions with our intentions, and the joy that

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142: Collecting With Intention and Without Overwhelm

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2025/10/06

Collecting has always been part of human life, from porcelain figurines and souvenir spoons to today’s Lego sets, puzzles, sneakers, and Funko Pops. In this episode, we explore how modern collectibles reflect a cultural shift in how adults play, create, and connect with memories. We’ll look at why this resonates across generations, and how to enjoy these hobbies without letting them become overwhelming clutter.In this episode we talk about:The evolution of collectibles from past generations to

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141: Too Many Choices? How to Beat Decluttering...

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2025/09/29

Decluttering isn’t just about sorting items; it’s about making decisions. And those choices can be exhausting. In this episode, we explore why decision fatigue shows up when we’re organizing, how it impacts our ability to make progress, and what strategies help protect our energy so we can move forward with clarity and confidence.In this episode we talk about:Why so many small choices during decluttering (keep, toss, donate, repair) drain us. The common traps of decision fatigue—keeping everything

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140: What to Do with Old Cables, Chargers, and Screens

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2025/09/22

In this episode of Organize & Cherish, we continue the Fix It or Free It series with August’s project: electronics. From letting go of old headphones to tackling the bigger items like TVs and printers, we explore practical, compassionate strategies for clearing out tech clutter. Electronics can be sneaky sources of overwhelm—whether it’s tangled cables, outdated backups, or the promise of “someday” repairs. This episode offers tips for deciding what to keep, what to fix, and how to responsibly

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139: When Plans Change Unexpectedly

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2025/09/15

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. In this episode of Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo, we explore how unexpected changes — from last-minute travel to sudden moves or local routine shifts — can throw us off balance.We’ll talk about how organization helps us meet these moments with less stress and more presence. By streamlining what we can control, we create the emotional bandwidth to focus on what really matters: supporting loved ones and showing up with compassion.In This

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138: How To Prevent Holiday Clutter This Year

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2025/09/08

The holiday season can bring joy, celebration, and memory-making—but it often brings clutter, stress, and an overwhelming amount of “stuff” too. In this episode, we share simple, compassionate strategies to help prepare your home and mindset before the holiday rush sets in.By picking nonprofits ahead of time, setting up sorting bins that actually work, and letting go of the dreaded “junk in the trunk” habit, we can approach this season with more ease, more intention, and more space for

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137: Fix It or Free It: When Cleaning Your Stuff is...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of the Fix It or Free It series, we recap July’s project: repairing and cleaning a travel backpack. We explore how simple cleaning can sometimes be the fix we need, why not every item is worth saving, and how to set boundaries around bags and backpacks that pile up. This is a reminder that caring for your belongings extends their life, but also that letting go is part of the process.In This Episode We Talk About:Why cleaning can be just as powerful as repairing when it comes to

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136: The Real Cost of Storage: What Are We Really...

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2025/08/25

In this episode of Organize & Cherish, we take a compassionate but clear-eyed look at the true cost of storage. Whether it's a rented unit or boxes in the garage, storage comes with more than a price tag—it requires our space, time, energy, and emotional bandwidth. We explore national statistics on storage usage, how clutter impacts our stress levels, and why postponing decisions might be costing more than we think. This episode offers both insight and a gentle nudge to revisit whether the

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135: When Helping Someone Declutter Feels Lonely

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2025/08/18

In this episode, we turn our attention to the often-overlooked emotional experience of helping someone else declutter, downsize, or organize. Whether you're supporting a parent, a partner, or a friend, this type of work—while full of love—can also be incredibly isolating. We're diving into why it feels so heavy, what resources are available, and how to care for yourself as you care for others. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or alone in this role, this episode is a reminder that you're not the only

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134: A Powerful Part of Organizing is to Pause

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2025/08/11

In this episode, we challenge the all-or-nothing mindset around decluttering and organizing. Not everyone is a minimalist, and not every item needs to go in a donation bag to count as progress. We explore the emotional and personal work of deciding what to keep—not just what to toss—and why organizing is ultimately about awareness and alignment with the life you’re building today.This is a gentle reminder that organizing with intention doesn’t have to mean constant letting go. Sometimes, it starts

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133: June Let It Go & Common Questions (Mid-Year...

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2025/08/04

It’s the halfway point of the year, and we’re recapping our Fix It or Free It progress from January through June. In this mid-year check-in, we share what was fixed, what was let go, and what those small choices taught us. We also answer five of the most common questions we’ve seen from listeners and readers this year from how to start when you’re overwhelmed to what to do with inherited items that don’t feel like “you.”This episode is all about reflecting on what’s working, where you feel stuck,

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132: How AI Can Streamline Your Organizing Process

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2025/07/28

In this episode, we’re exploring how artificial intelligence can support real-life organizing, not just as a tool for planning, but as a partner for taking action. We’ll share common ways people are using AI tools to declutter, make decisions, and communicate more clearly with family and loved ones. Most importantly, we’ll explain how to ask better questions so that AI can provide you with answers that align with your goals, energy, and bandwidth.Whether you're organizing inherited items, managing

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131: Back-to-School Chaos? Try These Calm,...

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2025/07/21

Back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start or a total scramble. In this episode, we explore how to approach this transition with compassion, not perfection. Whether listeners are managing their own lives or supporting kids, aging parents, or both, we offer small but impactful systems that reduce stress and bring ease to daily routines. It’s not about doing more, it’s about removing friction so life runs a little smoother. Because organizing is an act of care for the future you and the people

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28:41

130: The Low-Lift Organizing Task That Brings Big...

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2025/07/14

In this episode, we’re sharing a simple yet powerful organizing practice that helps prevent forgotten items, duplicate purchases, and long-term overwhelm: intentional labeling and list-making. This low-effort task is a great way to check in with what you’ve stored, bring awareness to what you’re holding onto, and set yourself up for smarter organizing decisions. We also share how this practice can be reflective, collaborative, and even AI-assisted — all while aligning with your values and vision for

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129: Decluttering Jewelry and Garage Sale Lessons

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2025/07/07

In this Fix It or Free It series and Community Garage Sale update, we’re recapping what got accomplished in May. From finally tackling that pile of tangled jewelry to hosting the Larkspur Community Garage Sale. This episode is about momentum, finishing what we start, and finding clarity through simple actions. Whether it’s repairing a clasp or parting with boxes of unused items, we explore how both fixing and freeing create space for what matters most.In This Episode We Talk About:How a small

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128: A Garage Sale Is Just the Beginning: What...

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2025/06/30

What if a garage sale was more than just a way to offload old stuff? In this episode, we explore how sorting for a sale—whether or not you actually host one—can offer powerful insights into what truly matters. From free boxes to family heirlooms, we share how the process of letting go often leads to surprising clarity and confidence. Whether you’re prepping for a big purge or just starting small, this conversation offers practical encouragement and mindset shifts for your next chapter.In This

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127: The Problem Isn’t the Clutter, It’s the...

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2025/06/23

In this episode, we explore why getting organized often has less to do with stuff—and more to do with the questions we’re asking ourselves. Whether it's searching on Google, using ChatGPT, or trying to help a loved one decide what to keep, progress depends on how we frame the problem. We talk about the subtle power of shifting from judgment-based questions to curiosity-led ones, and how asking better questions can unlock momentum in our organizing, decluttering, and downsizing journeys.In this

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