Episodes

  • Why Hiring Help is a Decluttering Strategy

    Why Hiring Help is a Decluttering Strategy
    Sep 29 2026
    Ep.83 This episode of Declutter Empress Radio is brought to you by the Declutter Empress Digital Organization Checklist. Part one is a three-step file-naming system that helps you locate any document in seconds. Available now for $7. Delegating decluttering and cleaning tasks is the secret to staying organized and living an easier life. You don’t have to spend endless hours and weekends on ruthless decluttering rules and methods to get organized. Hire the help you need to get your time back and focus on what makes you and your family happier! You deserve ease. Send inquiries and questions to declutterempressradio@gmail.com Resources mentioned in this episode: The Digital Organization Checklist Part 1 - Subscribe to Derria, Declutter Empress Radio Podcast on Gumroad Book a Virtual Declutter Session with me - 30-Minute Virtual Decluttering Session Support the Show - buymeacoffee.com/declutterempressradio Video Tutorials – Declutter Empress Radio New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Why You Should Clean Before You Declutter

    Why You Should Clean Before You Declutter
    Aug 25 2026
    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. Please send questions to declutterempressradio@gmail.com Video tutorials: Declutter Empress Radio - YouTube New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. Derria Murphy | Declutter Empress Radio | Podcast Hostw:JazzCast Pros Podcast NetworkDeclutter Empress Radio | JazzCast Prose: declutterempressradio@gmail.comp: 219.644.5236Available on Apple PodcastsDeclutter Empress Radio , SpotifyDeclutter Empress Radio and iHeartRadioDeclutter Empress Radio | iHeart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Your Notes App Is Smarter Than You Think

    Your Notes App Is Smarter Than You Think
    Jun 30 2026
    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. Resources: Email declutterempressradio@gmail.com Video tutorials: Declutter Empress Radio - YouTube Book a virtual decluttering session with Derria New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Easily Free Up Space on Your Phone

    Easily Free Up Space on Your Phone
    May 26 2026
    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. Please send questions to declutterempressradio@gmail.com Video tutorials: Declutter Empress Radio - YouTube New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Before You Buy More Storage, Listen to This

    Before You Buy More Storage, Listen to This
    Apr 28 2026
    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. Episode Mentioned Ep. 76 You Don't Need Another App | Podcasts Please send questions to declutterempressradio@gmail.com Video tutorials: Declutter Empress Radio - YouTube New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • 3 Things You Always Need to Stay Organized

    3 Things You Always Need to Stay Organized
    Mar 31 2026
    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! Please send questions to declutterempressradio@gmail.com Video tutorials: Declutter Empress Radio - YouTube New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • 6 Ways to Share Resources for Sustainability

    6 Ways to Share Resources for Sustainability
    Feb 24 2026
    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. Connect with Me: Please send questions to declutterempressradio@gmail.com Video tutorials: Declutter Empress Radio - YouTube New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. 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 Decluttering00:47 Farming While Black & The Power of Co-Ops02:10 Fannie Lou Hamer & Community Self-Sufficiency02:49 Letting Go of Extreme Independence04:07 Decluttering as an Act of Multiplying Joy05:35 Rethinking Donations & Pricing Culture 08:25 No-Buy Community Pages09:00 Use Your Group Text & Word of Mouth10:02 Swap & Split Bulk Essentials11:12 Grow Something Small13:33 Learn, Sew & Repurpose Clothing14:45 Grow What You’ll Actually Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • You Don't Need Another App

    You Don't Need Another App
    Jan 27 2026
    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. Please send questions to declutterempressradio@gmail.com Video tutorials: Declutter Empress Radio - YouTube New episodes every last Tuesday of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins