Declutter Your Chaos - Mindful Minimalism

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. Hi Friends, I've been going live on Instagram every morning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific, and today we talked about how clutter is preventing you from living your best life. Our souls are wired for growth. We aren't meant to wake up, go to work, come home, manage piles of stuff, and repeat the same day over and over. We're meant to explore, create, connect, and live fully. So why is it so hard to let go? Because your survival brain wants what's familiar, even if what's familiar is exhausting. Clutter isn't just physical. It's often a nervous system that has learned chaos feels safer than change. Join Me Live I'd love to meet you at my FREE one-day workshop on Monday, July 20. To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. We'll uncover the hidden block that keeps you feeling like you're always decluttering but never getting anywhere, and I'll share a simple way to move forward without overwhelm. And if you're on Instagram, come join my 30 Days to Simplicity series! I'm going live every morning, 9am Pacific,  sharing practical mindset shifts and encouragement to help you create more space in your home and your life. Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram and let me know you heard about it on Episode 377, I can't wait to say hello.       Amber Cammidge is the founder of Declutter Your Chaos,  host of the Declutter Your Chaos podcast, with more than 1.5 million downloads, hundreds of raving reviews, and the creator of the Mindful Method for decluttering. She helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about far more than organizing a house. It's about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like your own.

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. Hi Friends, Today's episode is a conversation with one of my clients. She shares her journey of living with clutter, constantly putting herself last, and how decluttering became about so much more than clearing her home, it became a path back to herself. Her honesty, kindness, and generosity shine through every minute of this conversation, and I think you'll see why I absolutely love having her in my year-long program. I know you will love her as much as I do.  Join Me Live I'd love to meet you at my FREE one-day workshop on Monday, July 20. To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. We'll uncover the hidden block that keeps you feeling like you're always decluttering but never getting anywhere, and I'll share a simple way to move forward without overwhelm. And if you're on Instagram, come join my 30 Days to Simplicity series! I'm going live every morning, 9am Pacific,  sharing practical mindset shifts and encouragement to help you create more space in your home and your life. Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram and let me know you heard about it on Episode 377, I can't wait to say hello.       Amber Cammidge is the founder of Declutter Your Chaos,  host of the Declutter Your Chaos podcast, with more than 1.5 million downloads, and the creator of the Mindful Method for decluttering. She helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about far more than organizing a house. It's about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like your own.

Hey Friends!  Why is it so much easier to hold onto an old coffee mug than to make room for peace? There's actually a fascinating psychological reason. In this episode, I'm going to guide you to peace, not stuff. I hope this helps you! XO, Amber Here's the COURSE I talk about in the episode. Here's the GROUP I talk about in the episode. Here's my INSTAGRAM if you want friendly reminders to make space for you.    🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.

Hey Friends! In this episode, I'm joined by Sue Yerou, a personal stylist, and Erika Carlucci, an interior designer, for a conversation about how our clothing, our homes, and our identities are all connected. In this episode we talk about how to create small changes to improve your home and wardrobe, as well as what to avoid. Hope you enjoy! XO, Amber Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:   Inner Circle Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge Connect with Erika Carlucci:  Erika on Houzz: Houzz Erika's Facebook:  Facebook Erika's Website: www.pcinteriordesigns.com   Connnect With Sue Yerou:  Sue's Website: https://sueyerou.com/ Sue's Linkedin: 🔗 LinkedIn     🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:   Inner Circle Friends, What if freedom isn't about having a perfectly organized home, but about no longer putting yourself on hold? In this episode, Amber explores decluttering through the lens of neuroscience, behavioral science, mindfulness, and wisdom traditions. Learn how awareness, self-compassion, and one intentional breath can shift your mindset, reduce overwhelm, and create the conditions for lasting change. Because sometimes the smallest shift is all it takes to begin.   Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

You are going to LOVE this episode.  Time management expert Anna D. Kornick is here, and what she shares in this episode  is time management gold. She talks all about how to prioritize what's important and how to make sure those things actually get done!  In this episode, Anna mentions the quiz that answers this question:  What's holding you back from spending time on what matters most?  Take the Quiz Follow Anna on Instagram by cicking here If you enjoy this episode please leave a five star review wherever you listen, and share it with someone who may need to hear it. 💛 Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:   Inner Circle Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:   Inner Circle Hey Friends, What if your wardrobe could make it easier to become the person you're already trying to be? In this final episode of the Summer Wardrobe Series, we're decluttering together, but with a different approach. Instead of focusing on what to get rid of, you'll learn how to use your wardrobe to support the life you're building. Through a simple breathing exercise and practical decluttering session, you'll identify the clothes that reflect who you are today, make space for who you're becoming, and leave your closet feeling lighter, more intentional, and easier to navigate. Grab a donation bag, meet me in your closet, and let's do it together. This is Part 3 of a three-part summer wardrobe series. Next, we'll cover how to let go so you can have energy for what's important. Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:  Inner Circle Hey Friends, What if you decluttered based on who you wanted to be instead of who you were leaving behind?  In today's episode we do just that.  Listen to today's episode if you are looking for some guidance toward letting go items in your wardrobe, or if you just want a refreshing place to begin. This is Part 2 of a three-part summer wardrobe series. Next, we'll cover how to let go so you can have energy for what's important. Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:  Inner Circle Hey Friends! Ready for a wardrobe reset? In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I organize my own small closet and dresser—from drawer categories to closet bins to hanging clothes. My system isn't about perfection; it's about creating simple categories that make getting dressed easier and your wardrobe easier to maintain. This is Part 1 of a three-part summer wardrobe series. Next, we'll cover how to create categories that work for your wardrobe, followed by how to decide what to let go of. Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Hey Friends, In this episode, I sit down with Celina Caovan, a holistic physical therapist. In this casual conversation, Celina and I explore inner work, boundaries, and how the body can serve as a powerful guide back to self-reconnection. We discuss the ways our physical symptoms, habits, and patterns can offer valuable insight into what is happening beneath the surface, and how learning to listen to our bodies can help us make more aligned decisions in our homes, relationships, and daily lives. Celina shares her perspective on nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and the importance of honoring our own needs rather than continually abandoning ourselves to meet the expectations of others. If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by life's demands, or curious about the connection between physical well-being and personal growth, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to slow down, tune in, and come home to yourself. Cellina's website with all the resources discussed here is: https://www.consciouscarehealth.com/     ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Hey Friends, Inspired by the show, Your Friends & Neighbors, this episode explores why external success doesn't always lead to internal fulfillment, the hidden scripts many of us bring into marriage, and why midlife may not be a crisis, but an invitation. We talk about why decluttering may be less about getting rid of stuff and more about uncovering who we truly are. Hope this helps you! XO, Amber   ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Hey Friends!  Today I'm sharing a conversation I recently had on Anna Dearmon Kornick's podcast that I wanted to bring to you as well.  Anna is a sought-after speaker, author and time management expert.  Check out her podcast here:  It's About Time Podcast In this conversation, we explore why decluttering is rarely about the stuff itself and why so many women feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to get started. We talk about the connection between clutter and the nervous system, why organization alone isn't enough, and how small, intentional actions can create lasting change in both your home and your life. In this episode, you'll learn: • How a dysregulated nervous system can make even simple decluttering tasks feel impossible • The Body, Mind, Soul + Next Action framework for moving from overwhelm to action • Why tiny actions are more effective than marathon decluttering sessions I hope this podcast episode helps you feel better in your home. Thank you for being here. XO, Amber     ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.       I hope you enjoy this conversation with Anna, and stay tuned because she'll be joining me on Declutter Your Chaos soon.

Hi Friends! Do you have boxes you've been meaning to go through for years? In this guided decluttering meditation, we'll use breath, mindfulness, and simple decision-making to move through an overwhelming space one object at a time. You'll learn why clutter can feel so difficult to face, how the breath helps calm the nervous system, and why making space isn't just about getting rid of things—it's about creating room for what comes next. Remember: One breath. One object. One action. XO, Amber ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

In this episode, Amber explores the connection between boundaries, mindfulness, self-abandonment, and clutter. Through personal reflections on marriage, divorce, and blurred emotional boundaries, she unpacks how many women unconsciously override their own needs, capacity, and nervous systems over time. Amber discusses the difference between connection and access, how clutter can become an invasion of space and peace, and why mindfulness helps interrupt automatic behaviors like people pleasing, emotional overwhelm, avoidance, and self-abandonment. This episode is about awareness, boundaries, and beginning to reclaim space — emotionally, mentally, and physically. ➡️  For The 8-Hour Decluttering Plan, click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Hey Friends, You want to know the secret to getting your whole house decluttered?  Well it's in this episode.  When people just jump in without a plan they end up getting overwhelmed and quitting.  Here's how to avoid that! ➡️  For The 8-Hour Decluttering Plan, click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Hi Friends! Most resistance to decluttering comes down to three things.  And the more we can notice when they arise the more they lose their power.  It's all about awareness.  Listen to this episode to find out what they are.  ➡️  For The 8-Hour Decluttering Plan, click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. Hey Guys, You've already done the hardest part. You made the decisions. You created the piles. You moved through the garage without avoiding it. Now this episode is where everything leaves—and where you make sure it doesn't all come back. WHAT THIS EPISODE IS The completion phase of your garage decluttering. You'll: Organize and execute all remaining tasks Remove everything from your garage efficiently Reset the space so it actually feels different Create boundaries so it stays that way THE GOAL Not just to declutter… But to finish. PROCESS STEP 1: ORGANIZE YOUR TASKS Take everything from: Your task list Your post-its And sort them into three columns: Errands (drop-offs, returns, donation runs) Computer / Phone (research, calls, scheduling) At Home (install, hang, fix, put away properly) This simplifies everything so you don't get stuck or overwhelmed. PROCESS STEP 2: SCHEDULE IT Put your tasks into your calendar. When are you running errands? When are you making calls? When are you doing things at home? If it's not scheduled, it lingers. PROCESS STEP 3:  GET IT OUT You already decided what everything is. Now you move it. 1. Bag Up Put items into bags, bins, or boxes Keep post-its attached with destinations Place items in your car or near the exit 2. Clean Up Sweep, wipe down, clear surfaces Remove trash Reset the space This is where it shifts from "project" to "usable space." 3. Show Up Take a photo or video of your finished garage Acknowledge the result Capture the transformation XO, Amber ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. DECLUTTER YOUR CHAOS RESOURCES: ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about m

➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. Hey Friends! This episode is a guided, repeatable decluttering session you can use for each zone of your garage. You'll: Work in one defined area at a time Set a timer (2–3 hours) Follow a simple system to sort everything quickly Then come back and repeat the same process for the next zone. If you hesitate—it goes. For every item: Pick it up Decide immediately: Trash Donate Belongs elsewhere Task List Write the destination on a post-it Place the item in its pile Move on You're not just sorting. You're pre-deciding where everything goes: "Goodwill" vs. just "donate" "Mom" vs. "give away" "Kitchen" vs. "put away" This makes the next phase (removal) fast and frictionless. I hope this guided decluttering episode helps you! XO, Amber ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. DECLUTTER YOUR CHAOS RESOURCES: ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  If you are interested in my self-guided decluttering course, click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @amber.cammidge 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experien

➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. Hey Friends, Your garage isn't just a storage space. It's where delayed decisions go. In this first part of the garage series—you're setting yourself up so you actually follow through. Because most people don't fail at decluttering… They fail at starting with structure. This episode walks you through exactly how to prepare your time, your space, and your mindset so when you step into your garage, you don't get overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck. YOUR ACTION STEPS Before moving on to Part 2 (Purge), complete the following: Choose 4 specific days to work on your garage Block off 2–3 hours per day based on your energy Consider logistics - when will you not be disturbed or derailed Divide your garage into 4 zones (ex: left wall, right wall, back wall, center) Gather your supplies: Task list (paper + pen) Post-its Sharpie Timer Prepare your energy Set your expectations Hold yourself accountable DECLUTTER YOUR CHAOS RESOURCES: ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  If you are interested in my self-guided decluttering course, click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. <strong data-start="815" data-end="848"

➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. In this episode, I'm sharing a real weekend—and why it's so hard to start decluttering, even when you want to. It's not that you don't care. It's that when it's time to begin… you don't. We talk about why waiting to feel better later keeps you stuck, and how to take action without relying on motivation. I also share a simple trick that helped me finally go through something I'd been avoiding for months. Plus, three ways to help yourself start: Structured constraints Moving meditation Audio This was supposed to drop on Tuesday - another imperfect outcome of my wild weekend.  DECLUTTER YOUR CHAOS RESOURCES: ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  If you are interested in my self-guided decluttering course, click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend

Clutter isn't just about having too much. It's about not having a clear internal reference point for what stays and what goes. In this episode, I walk through the deeper pattern underneath clutter: disconnection from self. When you've spent years adapting, people-pleasing, or overriding your own needs, decision-making becomes unclear. Not because you're incapable, but because you were never taught to anchor into yourself first. We'll connect this to the concept of fawning (as described by Meg Josephson), and how it shows up in your home through indecision, overkeeping, and overwhelm. This isn't about organizing. It's about learning how to choose again. DECLUTTER YOUR CHAOS RESOURCES: ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  If you are interested in my self-guided decluttering course, click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

🙌To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. In this episode, Dr. Bradley Nelson shares how emotional "clutter" stored in the body can impact your mental clarity, stress levels, and overall sense of peace — and how releasing it can create lasting calm and balance from within. To learn more about Dr. Nelson's work and his new book The Heart Code, visit: drbradleynelson.com to received access to xaspecial gifts with book purchases:  Use the code DECLUTTER when ordering For additional resources, training, and information on energy healing methods, visit: discoverhealing.com   DECLUTTER YOUR CHAOS RESOURCES: ➡️  To join my free 2-day workshop click HERE. ➡️ If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. ➡️  If you are interested in my self-guided decluttering course, click HERE. ➡️  Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Hi Friends!  This is a guided mindful decluttering mediation. Listen to this when you would like to declutter.  I guide you through the utility room/storage closet, but you can listen while decluttering any room.  This episode is meant to be a slow, guided reminder to keep coming back to self during your decluttering session.  Please email me if you would like more of these, or if you like the psychological episodes better.  I love making both! [email protected] If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. 8-Hour Declutter Self-Guided Course Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself. XO, Amber

Hey Friends!  This episode is meant to serve as a reminder to create a space within your home that can serve as your place to come back to when you need a little peace, a little alignment.  And it will also be that space from which you will find the order and the spaciousness that can eventually extend to the rest of your home. If you are interested in hearing the guided decluttering mediation I mentioned in the episode click HERE.  If you would like more information about my guided decluttering program email me at [email protected] or click HERE. 8-Hour Declutter Self-Guided Course Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself. XO, Amber

Hi Friends!  If you are ready to start making real lasting change in your home I have two ways to help you.  My self guided course called the Eight Hour Decluttering Course and my year long program called Your Decluttering Year.  In my year long program we go through your entire house and evaluate your unique home, patterns, and needs.  For more information on that feel free to email me or check out my website: https://declutteryourchaos.com/ 8-Hour Declutter Self-Guided Course Your Decluttering Year Group Program Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Visit cozyearth.com and use code DECLUTTER for up to 20% off Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself. XO, Amber

Hey Guys!   Our outer world is a reflection of our inner world, but what happens when your inner world evolves faster outer world.  It takes longer for our clutter to shift than it does our internal energy.  But when we keep showing up in our most elevated state, we make progress, our home starts to change, and we then see the physical reflection of our internal upgrade.  Your Decluttering Year Program This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Visit cozyearth.com and use code DECLUTTER for up to 20% off March is an invitation to step out of the race — not to abandon your life, but to re-enter it differently. Internal shift first.  The house will follow. If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, a

Hey Friends, When do you get to stop doing and being everything for everyone else? In this episode, we talk about the exhaustion of constant striving — waking up every day trying to get through the list, hoping that if you just do enough, you'll finally feel settled. You built the life you were told would make you happy: The house. The family. The roles. The responsibilities. And yet something still feels incomplete. This episode is about that feeling. It's about the conditioning that taught many of us to come last. It's about how our homes filled up while we were busy trying to be everything for everyone. And it's about why organizing alone doesn't solve the deeper ache. When your identity is built on performance, achievement, and caretaking, the house becomes a reflection of that pace. It fills up while you are busy keeping up. The solution is not intensity. Reflection Questions Where in your life are you still standing in a line you don't actually want to be in? What expectation can you gently release this month? What is one small boundary you can create inside your home this week? A Gentle Reminder You are not behind. You are not broken. You are not missing a secret system. You may simply be overextended. March is an invitation to step out of the race — not to abandon your life, but to re-enter it differently. Internal shift first. The house will follow. Your Decluttering Year Program: If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. <span style="font-size: 12

Your Decluttering Year Program: If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. Primary Bedroom Decluttering: Process & Protect This episode is the final day of the primary bedroom focus. If you've ever decluttered a room, felt good about it, and then watched it slowly fall apart again, this episode explains why—and what to do differently. Today's focus is on finishing the work and holding the space. Supplies mentioned Post-its (to label destinations) A pen A task list or notebook A trash bag Optional but helpful: Boxes or bins Gallon and sandwich-size Ziploc bags for small items If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myself.

Hey guys! Today we're continuing our special bedroom decluttering week and working on Zone Three of the primary bedroom — inside the furniture. This includes: nightstands dressers shelves This is part of the purge phase of our decluttering process. These are longer, contained sessions (about 2–3 hours), different from daily habit decluttering. The things that end up here are often: important unfinished something we don't want to forget or something we're not ready to deal with yet Today's episode focuses on learning how to stay present long enough to decide, without pushing or abandoning yourself. What we do in Zone Two This is not about organizing or creating perfect systems. It is about: categorizing sorting by destination reducing visual noise creating mental clarity You'll be guided through: how to set up your supplies how to regulate your nervous system before you start how to move through surfaces one item at a time how to stop when your timer goes off Supplies mentioned Post-its (to label destinations) A pen A task list or notebook A trash bag Optional but helpful: Boxes or bins Gallon and sandwich-size Ziploc bags for small items Your Decluttering Year Program: If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns

Hey guys! Today we're continuing our special bedroom decluttering week and working on Zone Two of the primary bedroom — all the surfaces. This includes: nightstands dressers shelves the bed (if things collect there) any flat surface in the room This is part of the purge phase of our decluttering process. These are longer, contained sessions (about 2–3 hours), different from daily habit decluttering. Why bedroom surfaces fill up Bedroom surfaces tend to collect clutter because the bedroom feels private and protected. It's a space where decisions can be delayed without being questioned. The things that end up here are often: important unfinished something we don't want to forget or something we're not ready to deal with yet Today's episode focuses on learning how to stay present long enough to decide, without pushing or abandoning yourself. What we do in Zone Two This is not about organizing or creating perfect systems. It is about: categorizing sorting by destination reducing visual noise creating mental clarity You'll be guided through: how to set up your supplies how to regulate your nervous system before you start how to move through surfaces one item at a time how to stop when your timer goes off Supplies mentioned Post-its (to label destinations) A pen A task list or notebook A trash bag Optional but helpful: Boxes or bins Gallon and sandwich-size Ziploc bags for small items Your Decluttering Year Program: If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer:</stro

Hey Guys! Welcome to the Purge. This episode is a guided decluttering session focused on Zone One, using a simple Ready → Set → Go structure so you can move through the space with clarity, momentum, and less mental exhaustion. Your Decluttering Year Program: If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. Today's Decluttering Focus Zone One: The bedroom floor (bins, piles, boxes, and anything on the floor that isn't furniture) If your Zone One looks different, that's okay. This is just one way to break up the space so the work feels manageable. You'll want 2–3 uninterrupted hours set aside before you begin. The Ready → Set → Go Framework READY: Prepare to Start Before touching anything, make sure you have: Your decluttering supplies (bags, boxes, piles—whatever works for you) Post-its and a marker for labeling categories A task list (paper, journal, or phone notes) The Task List As you declutter, thoughts will surface: Things you need to return Appointments you need to schedule Calls, emails, or follow-ups you've been avoiding You are not meant to remember all of this. Your task list becomes a trusted place to capture those thoughts so you can let go of the object without losing the reminder. If it's on paper, take a photo when you're done—you'll be releasing the physical item that used to hold that information. SET: Regulate Your Nervous System Before you begin, you'll pause to set your energy. Decluttering often activates the stress response because the nervous system reads clutter as a threat. In that state, decision-making becomes harder and everything feels heavier. Slow, intentional breathing helps shift the body out of fight-or-flight and into a calmer, clearer state—before you touch a single item. In this episode, you're guided through a short breathing practice to help you: Settle your body Reduce overwhelm Create clarity before making decisions You haven't changed the room yet—but you've changed how you're meeting it. GO: Declutter the Zone Once regulated, you'll: Set a timer Stay in Zone One only Keep moving until the timer ends How to Move Through the Space Pick up one item at a time Place it into a clearly labeled category Write the destination on the post-it (donation, consignment, e-waste, a person's name, a room, etc.) If something belongs in another room, label it—don't leave the zone

Hey Guys, In this episode I explain how to prepare your time, zones, supplies and energy for decluttering your space. If you want deeper support, weekly guidance, and accountability, you can learn more about the Year-Long Program by clicking the link in the show notes. Episode Overview This episode kicks off Bedroom Week on Declutter Your Chaos. Throughout the week, you'll be guided through mindful decluttering sessions for the primary bedroom, with a clear plan so you're not guessing where to start or how to prepare. Before we declutter anything, today's episode focuses on preparation. You'll learn exactly how to set yourself up for success so the guided sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday feel doable, contained, and effective. The mindfulness theme for February is self-worth. If you haven't listened to Episode 346, start there—it explores how self-worth impacts buying habits and how mindfulness helps interrupt that cycle. Today's Focus: How to Prep for Bedroom Decluttering You'll walk through four non-negotiable prep steps that make the actual decluttering sessions work. 1. Choose Your Time These are full decluttering sessions, not quick resets. Guidelines: Block 2–3 hours per session Plan as many sessions as you need for the space. Schedule them within a two-week window Consider: When your energy is highest (morning vs. afternoon) Likely interruptions (kids, partners, responsibilities) Not spacing sessions too far apart—dragging it out leads to frustration and burnout These sessions have a beginning and an end. Think of them like a short race, not a lifestyle you have to maintain forever. 2. Choose Your Zones Break the bedroom into clear, contained sections so each session has a defined focus. This week's zones: Tuesday: Floor (including bins or random items on the floor) Wednesday: Surfaces (dressers, nightstands, vanities) Thursday: Inside furniture (drawers, cabinets, storage inside the bedroom) You can adjust zones to fit your space—left/right sides, under the bed, specific furniture—but each zone should reasonably fit into a 2–3 hour session. 3. Choose Your Supplies You don't need much. Required: Post-its A marker or Sharpie Optional: Bags, boxes, bins, or piles—whatever helps you move quickly Post-its are essential so you can label categories clearly and avoid decision fatigue while you're decluttering. 4. Choose Your Energy This is about physical, mental, and emotional readiness. Get enough sleep Start when you're reasonably energiz

Hey Guys, In this episode, I unpack the idea of outsourcing worth—the deeply learned pattern of looking outside ourselves for validation, safety, and permission to feel good. For many of us, this starts early, long before we ever think about buying things or organizing our homes. I share a story that shaped how I understood this pattern: watching someone's confidence and radiance disappear the moment another person disapproved. When you grow up learning that someone else can "turn off the light," you adapt. You manage. You perform. And eventually, you start giving your power away—to people, to perfection, and to stuff. This is the hidden reason decluttering feels so charged. Perfectionism, overbuying, and paralysis aren't character flaws. They're survival strategies rooted in fear and conditioning. The urge to replace the missing placemat, wait until everything is "just right," or avoid decluttering altogether isn't about aesthetics—it's about control and safety. Your Decluttering Year Program: If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've personally chosen to bring into my own home and life, and I never recommend anything I wouldn't use myse

Guys, You know that moment when you think, "I should just deal with this," and instead you shut down and walk away? And then you spiral into "I can't get anything done" mode? That's what we're solving in today's episode. The number one thing you need to do to get rid of clutter isn't organizing. It's changing the way you think about it. Because thoughts create feelings. Feelings create behavior. And behavior is what keeps clutter in place—or allows it to shift. 💫If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. <stro

Hey Guys, At the end of this episode I share a five minute decluttering meditation.  By the end of this episode, you'll have a simple three-step process to take back your space — without shame, without force, and without waiting for your house to be perfect first. Most people believe: "When my home is organized, THEN I'll feel calm." "When everything is in place, THEN I'll be happy." "When I finally get ahead, THEN my life will flow. Clutter is not the cause. It's the mirror. Your life runs on this loop: Thoughts → Feelings → Behavior When you change the way you think about your clutter, you change the way you feel about it — and that changes how you act. "What is this here to teach me?" "What do I get to learn?" "What do I get to choose next?" That shift moves you out of victimhood and into authority. 💫If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. <strong

Hey Guys, Living with someone who won't declutter can feel exhausting, lonely, and impossible to solve. In this episode, we talk honestly about why common advice fails, why pushing and angry cleaning actually make things worse, and why strategy alone cannot fix a problem that lives in the nervous system. Using real-life examples, family dynamics, and polyvagal theory, this episode explains why clutter becomes a battleground, how resentment builds, and what actually creates lasting change — without forcing, threatening, or trying to control other people. 💫If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products I've

Hi Friends, Many of us can push ourselves to get things done: decluttering, cleaning, organizing, even life admin.  And we often feel proud afterward. But then we don't come back to it!  The motivation disappears, avoidance creeps in, and clutter slowly returns. In this episode, we unpack why that happens from a nervous system and psychological perspective, why pride isn't the same as sustainability, and how self-worth, self-criticism, and threat perception shape our ability to follow through. This conversation reframes productivity, motivation, and decluttering through the lens of safety, conservation, and regulation, not willpower. 💫If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation fo

Hey guys, Here is my complete method! Prep  Plan-Room & scheduling map-Zoning & destination boxes  List - get your task list Progress Nervous system regulation Breathing Somatic grounding Spatial grounding  Routing objects Task list  Process Clean up Take boxes to destinations Batch and schedule tasks Protect Protect your space Protect your energy Protect your capacity If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes include references to products I genuinely use and love. When I partner with a brand, I may receive compensation for sharing it here. I only talk about products

Hey Friends, In this episode, we focus on decluttering office supplies, tech, and computer gear without overwhelm. If drawers full of pens, old devices, and random accessories make you shut down, this episode will show you how to approach them in a way that actually feels doable. We use mindfulness to regulate the nervous system first, then take simple, practical action — so decluttering doesn't feel heavy or punishing. If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ Office Series: What's Coming Next Ep. 341 — Overview of Getting Things Done by David Allen (for declutttering) If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. Sponsored Content Disclosure: Some episodes in

In this guided decluttering episode, we tackle one of the most avoided office categories: charging cords and old tech. Cords tend to pile up not because we need them — but because we're afraid of being irresponsible if we let them go. Today, we break that belief and walk step by step through how to deal with cords in a calm, practical way. If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ Office Series: What's Coming Next Ep. 339 — Cords and Tech How to identify mystery cords and old tech (including AI help) and release what no longer supports you. Ep. 340 — Office Supplies and Computer Gear Reducing duplicates, containing supplies, and creating a setup that actually supports your work. Ep. 341 — Overview of Getting Things Done by David Allen (for declutttering) If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental heal

The 4 Categories of What to Keep as Reference 1. Identity & Legal Documents that establish who you are: Birth certificate Passport Social Security card Marriage or divorce records Name change documents These are foundational and worth keeping accessible. 2. Financial & Tax Documents tied to money and compliance: Last 7 years of tax returns Current-year financial records Property deeds or titles Insurance policies Older financial paperwork is rarely needed beyond this window. 3. Medical Documents that support continuity of care: Vaccination records Major diagnoses or procedures Current insurance information Stacks of old printouts are usually unnecessary. 4. Home Documents related to the home you live in now: Warranties for items you still own Manuals you actually reference Major repair or renovation records If it doesn't support your current home, it likely doesn't need to stay.     If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ Office Series: What's Coming Next Ep. 339 — Cords and Tech<br /

Hey guys, In this episode, we focus on the Organize step — the point where mental clutter turns into structure. Organizing isn't about making things look neat. It's about deciding where something belongs so your brain doesn't have to keep track of it. Using principles from Getting Things Done, we walk through the core organizing categories and how each one reduces stress when used correctly.   If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com.   ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ Office Series: What's Coming Next Ep. 338 — Reference Materials Ep. 339 — Cords and Tech How to identify mystery cords and old tech (including AI help) and release what no longer supports you. Ep. 340 — Office Supplies and Computer Gear Reducing duplicates, containing supplies, and creating a setup that actually supports your work. Ep. 341 — Overview of Getting Things Done by David Allen (for declutttering) If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing e

Hey guys, Office clutter isn't just about stuff — it's about unfinished work living in physical form. In this episode, I walk you through how to apply the core ideas from Getting Things Done to decluttering the office, so decisions feel lighter and overwhelm stops running the show. Rather than using GTD as a productivity system, we use it as a way to reduce cognitive load, contain unfinished commitments, and streamline your tasks so you can get your office decluttered. If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ Office Series: What's Coming Next   Ep. 337 — Organizing Ep. 338 — Reference Materials Ep. 339 — Cords and Tech How to identify mystery cords and old tech (including AI help) and release what no longer supports you. Ep. 340 — Office Supplies and Computer Gear Reducing duplicates, containing supplies, and creating a setup that actually supports your work. Ep. 341 — Overview of Getting Things Done by David Allen (for declutttering) If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com <p data

Hey guys, In this episode, we begin a series focused on the office and explore why this space so often becomes the physical version of the to-do list — and what that has to do with overwhelm, avoidance, and self-abandonment. We'll also slow the nervous system down together and walk through a simple, three-step plan for approaching your office without burning out or overfunctioning. This episode isn't about productivity or finishing everything. It's about beginning differently — with clarity, containment, and self-support. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ If you want to go deeper and have support decluttering your home consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. Head to Cozy Earth and use my code DECLUTTER for 20% off and experience the softest sheets you can find: https://cozyearth.com/ Office Series: What's Coming Next Ep. 336 — Making a Decision Applying GTD to physical clutter so decisions feel lighter and follow-through becomes possible. Ep. 337 — Organizing Ep. 338 — Reference Materials Ep. 339 — Cords and Tech How to identify mystery cords and old tech (including AI help) and release what no longer supports you. Ep. 340 — Office Supplies and Computer Gear Reducing duplicates, containing supplies, and creating a setup that actually supports your work. Ep. 341 — Overview of Getting Things Done by David Allen (for declutttering) If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www<a href= "https://declutteryourchao

Hey Guys, What if decluttering wasn't about finding the perfect system… but about learning how to feel safe enough to let go? In today's episode of Declutter Your Chaos, we explore why clutter isn't a motivation problem — it's a nervous system response — and how simple, science-backed regulation tools can help you stop avoiding your home and start making real progress. You'll learn: Why overwhelmed nervous systems delay decisions (and how clutter becomes a coping strategy) How to calm your body so letting go feels easier Three simple nervous system tools you can use while decluttering A guided "coming home to yourself" meditation to reconnect with your intuition This episode is about stopping the push… and starting with presence. When you feel safe in your body, your home becomes easier to care for. ✨Come home to yourself. ✨ If you want to go deeper and have support doing this consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com. If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.

Hey Guys, What if your clutter isn't a sign that something is wrong with you — but a sign of how much you've carried? In this episode Amber reframes clutter through the lens of psychology and the nervous system. Instead of seeing mess as laziness, disorganization, or lack of discipline, you'll learn how clutter often forms as a coping strategy when life becomes overwhelming. This episode explains why clutter can get out of control, why it's so hard to let go, and why traditional motivation-based decluttering never sticks — even when you really want change. ✨Come home to yourself. 💫 If you want to go deeper and have support doing this consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at declutteryourchaos.com.   If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates

To Join My Year of Decluttering Program: https://declutteryourchaos.com/course-private Hey Friends, In today's episode, Amber shows you how to take action in your home without triggering overwhelm, avoidance, or burnout. If you've ever felt stuck staring at a messy room, this is the missing piece. Try this today: Choose one small, specific space. Set a short timer. Regulate your body with a few slow breaths. Make one simple decision. Then stop on purpose. You'll also hear about Amber's year-long decluttering program, where you can practice this approach with support for just $1 for the first month. Learn more HERE.  The January Reset Day 1: Intention setting Day 2: Nervous system regulation (today) Day 3: Mindful action in the home Want support doing this consistently? You can try the year-long program for $1 for your first month at declutteryourchaos.com If this podcast is helping you, please leave a five-star review or subscribe wherever you're listening—it truly makes a difference. If you want support decluttering your entire home in a calm, sustainable way, the year-long Declutter Your Chaos program is open during the January trial period. If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer:</

Hey Friends, Decluttering isn't a motivation problem. It's a nervous system problem. In today's episode, we talk about why clutter often shows up as a coping strategy during seasons of overwhelm—and why pressure, shame, and "just trying harder" don't work. You'll learn how avoidance forms, what maladaptive coping looks like in the home, and how to work with your nervous system instead of against it. This episode includes a guided nervous system regulation practice you can use anytime—before decluttering, when you feel overwhelmed, or when you notice yourself avoiding your space. The January Reset Day 1: Intention setting Day 2: Nervous system regulation (today) Day 3: Mindful action in the home Want support doing this consistently? You can try the year-long program for $1 for your first month at declutteryourchaos.com If this podcast is helping you, please leave a five-star review or subscribe wherever you're listening—it truly makes a difference. Tomorrow: Day Three of the January Reset — taking mindful action in your home without burnout. If you want support decluttering your entire home in a calm, sustainable way, the year-long Declutter Your Chaos program is open during the January trial period. You can find all the details at https://declutteryourchaos.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Here's to a calmer, more supported 2026! Click here for the year long program! Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: <a hr

Hey Friends, What if your clutter isn't evidence of failure — but evidence of how much you've been carrying? In this episode, we kick off Day One of the January Reset by dismantling the pressure that comes with a new year and offering a different way to begin. Instead of forcing goals or pushing through, we slow down, regulate the nervous system, and set an intention that's grounded in the body — not willpower. You'll learn why feeling "behind" isn't a motivation problem, how clutter often reflects seasons of grief, caregiving, transition, and survival, and why change doesn't stick unless your nervous system feels safe enough to sustain it. Intention Setting:  This isn't about goals. It's about choosing who you want to be. Name what you want. (Less chaos, more ease, a new job, deeper connection.) Ask what's underneath that desire. How do you actually want to feel? (Calm, safety, confidence, openness.) Bring that feeling into your body. Ground your feet. Slow your breath. Soften your shoulders. Feel gravity. Write one sentence for today. "Today, I choose calm by staying grounded in my body." We also talk about what real commitment looks like — and how choosing yourself doesn't require intensity, just consistency. If you want support decluttering your entire home in a calm, sustainable way, the year-long Declutter Your Chaos program is open during the January trial period. You can find all the details at https://declutteryourchaos.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Here's to a calmer, more supported 2026! Click here for the year long program! Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free dec

Happy New Year Friends, You know that moment when you walk through your house and think, I can't keep living like this. You decide the new year will be different. You'll finally deal with the clutter. And then life happens. This isn't a failure. It's life. In this episode, we talk about why decluttering hasn't worked in the past. Clutter isn't a motivation problem. It's a nervous system problem. When your nervous system is overloaded, avoidance makes sense. Your body is protecting you from more demand—including your home. We cover: Why short-term decluttering plans fail How stress and shame keep people stuck Why consistency comes from safety, not pressure How regulating your nervous system makes letting go easier We also do a short guided practice to help you pause, breathe, and take one small action without spiraling. This isn't about doing more. It's about doing this differently. If you want support doing this consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at https://declutteryourchaos.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Here's to a calmer, more supported 2026! Click here for the year long program! Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and