August 27, 2025
Breaking Free from Perfectionism & People Pleasing with Kamini Wood (Ep 272)
Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find FreedomAbout this episode
Perfectionism and people pleasing sneak into our homes, schedules, and even our self-worth. Certified life coach Kamini Wood joins Deanna to share how limiting beliefs create clutter, how to set healthy boundaries, and simple mindset shifts that bring balance, joy, and a clutter-free life filled with intention. **************** Resources Mentioned: Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/272 Connect with Kamini Wood Instagram Kamini's Website RiseUp: Live Joy Your Way Podcast Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: Instagram Facebook Website **************** High achievers often pride themselves on getting things done—but at what cost? When perfectionism, people pleasing, and limiting beliefs drive our choices, the result is often burnout, resentment, and clutter (both in our homes and in our minds). In this powerful conversation, I sit down with certified life coach Kamini Wood , who helps high achievers release old patterns, overcome self-sabotage, and create balanced, purpose-driven lives. Together, we explore how perfectionist pressure sneaks into our organizing habits, why people pleasing keeps us holding on to stuff we don’t love, and the tools we can use to finally feel free. We Cover: How perfectionism and people pleasing show up in your home, routines, and mindset The JADE method to stop over-explaining and reclaim your voice Why boundaries are a process, not a one-time fix How to recognize limiting beliefs and shift toward values-based goals Practical ways to declutter both your space and your mind for more balance and joy If you’ve ever felt like you “should” be able to handle it all on your own, this episode is the reminder that you don’t have to—and that freedom comes when you let go of the clutter, inside and out. Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome & Deanna’s high achiever confession 00:42 Meet Kamini Wood 03:59 Common limiting beliefs holding women back 06:43 Balancing productivity with rest and self-care 08:12 Emotional awareness: feelings as data points 14:34 The “Next Thing” trap for high achievers 17:06 Creating calm vs. chasing Pinterest-perfect homes 23:08 Energy management and shifting values 26:17 Boundaries & the messy process of delegation 27:08 The lasagna story: letting go of perfection 28:45 Radical acceptance in everyday life 31:04 Parenting, modeling, and breaking old patterns 33:03 Repairing relationships with self-awareness 36:23 People pleasing through clutter & gift guilt 42:25 One simple mental decluttering exercise 43:36 Rapid fire questions & closing thoughts **************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com **************** We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices