UnStuff America! Podcast

#15 How to wake up, grow up and show up + the surprising consequences of a new desk chair from Ellen Grace O'Brian

Spiritual teacher, poet, writer, and founder of Center for Spiritual Enlightenment Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian shares her passion for waking up, both personally and as a necessity for our communities. An impromptu poetry reading and a surprising story about a desk chair perfectly highlight her humanity, depth and sense of humor. Listen in to learn how you can easily shift your mindset and increase your happiness and freedom with less stress and a few laughs.

Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.

#14 How to bring kindness into every situation and live your values with Nettie Owens

These days, it's easy to see the glass half-empty and focus on problems—so much seems out of joint and fractured right now. Professional and community organizer Nettie Owens has an antidote to the tumult at home and outside: kindness. Listen in to learn simple ways you can bring more kindness and effectiveness to everything from raising kids to creating a non-profit organization.

Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.

#13 How to tell the difference between urgent and important with distractions everywhere

When the house is literally on fire, urgent and important are in sync. When the house is not on fire, every shiny thing will steal focus and lead you astray if you can not or do not remember what IS important. Everyday, from news media to social media and beyond, a million things are trying to get our attention. Hold onto your core values and you're practically immune to "Squirrel" syndrome. 

Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.

#12 How stuff discordance, mindfulness and living open-hearted changed Susan Piver

Do you or someone you live with have opposing views on how to deal with stuff? New York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver faces this challenge at home and she shares the mindful way to live in harmony with stuff discordance. She offers more tips on simplifying and reveals her organizing Achille's heel—scheduling. 

Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.

 

#11 Why Matt Kresling got rid of his car and his bed + other tips for living well with less

Matt Kresling likes to make stuff—which you can check out here. He also loves books—reading them and giving them away. A current fave is Stoner by John Williams. He also organizes organizers and activists and is passionate about getting money out of politics. Matt is a self-proclaimed 7 out of 10 when it comes to being organized and like many other folks, has tidy surfaces and too much stuff behind closed doors. Matt shares how he keeps a studio apartment in LA functional enough to live and work in the same space and why he got rid of his bed for one year. 

Learn more about “the most organized man in America” at andrewmellen.com.