Clear Space, Calm Mind: Decluttering for Better Mental Health (Pt 4 of the Empowering Life Series) (Ep 262)
Does your home feel chaotic and overwhelming? Does your brain feel the same? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, Deanna Yates explores how physical clutter contributes to mental overload, stress, and burnout, especially for high-achieving, modern moms who feel like they “should” be able to handle it all.
This episode is part of the Find Your Number series within the Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method, and today’s focus is your Inner World (Mental Health). You’ll discover how clutter impacts your cortisol levels, creates guilt and shame cycles, and weighs down your emotional bandwidth.
But most importantly, Deanna offers actionable, compassionate strategies to help you:
Understand the hidden toll of mental clutter
Break free from the “should” cycle of perfectionism
Reduce overwhelm with simple, doable steps
Shift your environment to support your peace of mind
Reframe decluttering as self-care, not punishment
If you’ve been feeling scattered, foggy, or stretched too thin, this episode will help you clear the noise (both around you and within you).
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⏱ Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:23 The Impact of Clutter on Mental Health
01:02 Mental Health and High Achieving Moms
02:35 The Science Behind Clutter and Stress
05:25 Personal Story and Reframing Tools
07:24 Identifying and Addressing Mental Clutter
11:03 Practical Steps to Declutter Your Space
15:12 Mind Sweep and Parking Lot Techniques
19:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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