Tame the Chaos with Elyse Metzger
Elyse Metzger has been a professional organizer in San Diego for over six years – but long before that, she was "the organized one" in every job, friend group, and family gathering. After years of organizing homes (while her own life felt chaotic), she's learned that getting "organized" isn't about perfection. It's about mindset.
Now she's sharing what she's learned (and still learning) about creating systems that actually fit your life. Each episode blends mindset shifts with practical advice to help you feel more put together and in control – tackling the real struggles like overwhelm, unrealistic expectations, and the pressure to "have it all together."
This isn't your typical organizing podcast with "5 tips for your closet." It's an honest conversation about managing life's chaos, one mindset shift at a time.
Tame the Chaos with Elyse Metzger
Latest Episodes
Organize for the Person You’re Becoming | Ep 15
In this final episode of Tame the Chaos, I ask a question many women rarely stop to consider: are you actually living the life you have, or your old one? Sharing a little bit of my identity reassessment from the past year and a half...
What I Gave Up to Feel Like Myself Again | Ep 14
I thought I was doing everything right. But a closer look made me realize I was running on empty.In this episode, I get personal about the five things I gave up this year to feel lighter, both physically and mentally. From overconsumptio...
Does Your Husband See the Mess? (I Asked Mine) | Ep 13
Do you ever feel like you're the only one in the house who cares about picking up messes? You won't want to miss this conversation.In this episode, Elyse sits down with her husband Tim to ask him exactly what he sees (and doesn't see) ar...
Is It Time to Declutter? How to Know for Sure (and keep it from coming back) | Ep 12
Ever feel like your own home is dragging you down? When you walk in the door, you feel heavy rather than light and relaxed? It's not in your head. It's your home telling you something.We get so used to our spaces that we stop seeing them...
Your Home Knows When You're Running on Empty: Bathroom, Fridge & Pantry Reset | Ep 11
Get a peek inside a professional organizer's real bathroom, fridge, and pantry — how Elyse sets up her skincare counter, preps veggies for the week, and organizes her pantry so healthy choices are always within reach.You're rushing throu...
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