385 - Clutter Stressing You Out? Practical Ideas to Declutter Your Home and Your Head with Katy Wells of The Maximized Minimalist
Podcast: Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, AnxietyPublished On: Fri Aug 29 2025
Description: Clutter isn’t just about stuff—it’s about the guilt, shame, and stress weighing you down every time you walk into a room.I’m joined by declutter expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist, Katy Wells. Known for her authentic, holistic approach, Katy goes beyond surface-level tidying to uncover the real reasons clutter lingers—and how to break free from it for good.Katy has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform chaotic homes into calm, supportive spaces. And today, she’s sharing how clutter is deeply tied to our psychology, emotions, and sense of worthiness.We’re unpacking: ✔️ How “clutter shame” keeps you stuck in cycles of guilt and avoidance ✔️ The hidden emotional roots behind the stuff you can’t seem to get rid of ✔️ Why quick-fix organizing hacks don’t last—and what actually does ✔️ How to create lasting freedom from clutter so your home supports your life, not drains it ✔️ Simple mindset shifts that will help you release guilt and reclaim peaceIf you’ve ever felt weighed down by your home—or ashamed of the clutter you can’t seem to conquer—this conversation will help you release the shame, understand the deeper “why,” and finally move toward lasting change.🎧 Press play to learn how to heal the root causes of clutter and create a home that feels calm, supportive, and truly yours.Connect with Katy:Katy’s InstagramKaty’s WebsiteRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeGet Organized! How Busy Moms Reduce Clutter & Manage Their TimeProven Systems to Take You from Overwhelmed to OrganizedPut Your Lists Away! Effective Time Management, Organization and ProductivityExhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for SupportHow to Alleviate Overwhelm & Manage the Mental Load of Motherhood
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