In this week’s episode of Connections That Matter, we welcome professional organizer Melissa Foster—founder of Happy Home Organizing—to unpack why “one-in, one-out” can transform your entire household. After a decade of accumulating boxes of “stuff,” Andrew learned the hard way that moving is the ultimate clutter test. Melissa shows us how simple, sustainable systems can banish chaos forever.

Why You Should Listen

• Learn the single rule that makes decluttering feel easy: “If you bring one thing in, take one thing out.”
• Discover the three life events—moves, loss, and major transitions—that always trigger an organizing overhaul.
• Hear how Melissa builds trust with clients in their most vulnerable messes.
• Find out which local pros Melissa trusts first (and how she vets them before recommending them).

In This Episode

• Why moving is the ultimate “aha!” moment for every pack-rat.
• How to fuse a natural “purger” mindset with a spouse who treasures every memento.
• The surprisingly powerful role that grief, divorce, and illness play in clutter overwhelm.
• Melissa’s simple framework for creating habits that “just happen” by themselves.
• The key questions Melissa asks every new client to uncover their ideal organizing style.

Business Recommendations

• Ryan Ponto at The Spot Specialist—your go-to carpet-cleaning guru in Northern Colorado.

Connections Melissa Is Looking For

• Move-out cleaners who never miss a spot.
• Handymen with a passion for polished results.
• Funeral-industry professionals who guide families through grief and possessions.

Connect with Melissa:
🌐 https://www.organizeahappyhome.com/
📱 IG: @organizeahappyhome
🎙️ Organizing Mafia podcast: https://www.organizeahappyhome.com/organizing-mafia-podcast

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