I Just Listened To: Nobody Wants Your Sh*t by Messie Condo

I just finished listening to Nobody Wants Your Sht* by Messie Condo on Audible, and honestly, I’m still laughing at how uncomfortably accurate it was. You know when a book calls you out so perfectly you start side-eyeing your own cupboards? That was me, halfway through the first chapter, clutching an old candle that hasn’t smelled like anything since 2014.

The title alone made me hit “Play” faster than you can say “I’ll deal with it later.” It’s cheeky, blunt, and very much the kick up the backside so many of us need. Messie Condo (and yes, that name made me snort my coffee) has this wonderfully dry way of telling the truth. It’s not about minimalism or making your house Pinterest-perfect—it’s about facing the fact that your family doesn’t actually want your collection of decorative plates, your extra craft supplies “for someday,” or that box of cords that fit a phone you owned in 2009.

I listened to it while clearing out my linen cupboard and, I swear, this book is magic. There’s something about hearing it spoken aloud that makes the message land differently. The narrator’s tone is spot-on—equal parts sass and sincerity. Every so often, I’d stop what I was doing just to laugh or mutter “ouch” because it hit a little too close to home. Audible makes it so easy; I can declutter, fold laundry, and feel seen—all at once.

It’s strangely comforting too. Beneath the humor, there’s a very human message about legacy and letting go. It’s not just about your stuff—it’s about giving yourself permission to live lighter, mentally and physically. Messie’s style is both funny and freeing. She reminds you that keeping things “just in case” is often just holding onto guilt, memories, or some weird version of future planning that never actually happens.

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I might use that one day,” or “but it was a gift,” you need this book in your ears. It’s like having a brutally honest best friend sitting beside you, helping you make those decisions without judgment—but with a healthy dose of sarcasm. I can’t imagine reading this one on paper; it’s the kind of story that needs to be heard.

So if you’re in a season of decluttering—or even if you just need a push to let go of old mental clutter—grab this on Audible. Pour a cup of tea, grab a garbage bag, and let Messie Condo talk you into a freer, cleaner, funnier life.

Listen here: Nobody Wants Your Sh*t by Messie Condo on Audible

 

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