Discover how your personal energy shapes the clutter in your home and learn simple, powerful mindset shifts to create a more clutter-free, aligned, and intentional life.

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Your personal energy is woven into every corner of your home, and today’s conversation with Consciousness Architect Jena Lorén will change the way you see your space forever.

We explore why clutter often has nothing to do with laziness or lack of willpower and everything to do with unseen emotional patterns, old identities, and ego tricks that quietly shape your habits. Jena shares her powerful 3-second mindset reset, her story of purging 80 percent of her belongings, and how to identify the ego archetypes (rebel, realist, illusionist, martyr) that show up in your clutter patterns.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, ashamed, or frustrated by the state of your home, this episode gives you a compassionate and practical path forward. You’ll learn how circulation, alignment, and awareness can transform your space into one that supports your highest self.

We cover:

• Why clutter often reflects emotional attachments, not messy habits
• How your personal energy shows up in your space (and how to shift it)
• What “circulation” really means and why it builds abundance
• The surprising root of procrastination around decluttering
• How the four ego archetypes affect your home and habits
• A simple 3-second mindset shift you can use today
• How to let go of items that no longer align with your future self
• Why awareness without integration keeps us stuck
• How to create a home that feels supportive, calm, and aligned

Time Stamps:

00:00 – The energetic link between your home and your inner world 03:07 – How personal energy imprints itself on your space 07:04 – Purging 80% of your belongings and choosing a new identity 12:43 – “What if I need this?” and the scarcity trap 15:20 – Circulation: the hidden key to abundance 18:24 – Why receiving feels unsafe for so many women 23:38 – The true root of procrastination around clutter 31:42 – The four ego archetypes and how they shape your home 42:03 – How ego shows up when you try to declutter 51:56 – The simple 3-second shift to reconnect with your future self

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Want a calmer, cleaner, clutter-free holiday season?

This episode walks you through how to simplify Christmas in a way that feels peaceful, joyful, and actually doable for busy families.

Deanna shares how her family is decorating more slowly this year, how she’s focusing on cozy moments over perfection, and the simple choices that help keep December from spiraling into chaos.

What you’ll learn

• How to gear up for the holidays without overwhelm
• How to have clutter-free gift conversations with family (without guilt or drama)
• Clutter-free gift ideas that still feel special
• The “four-gift practice” that simplifies kids’ gifts instantly
• What to do when guilt pushes you to buy more than you should
• Why “more stuff” often leads to overstimulation and less joy for kids
• How to prepare your home now for a peaceful Christmas morning
• The Santa Bag Trick (a magical way to declutter with younger kids!)

Whether your holidays feel too busy, too full, or just too much, this episode will help you create more intention, more breathing room, and more meaning this season.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

⁠Deanna's 19 Best Decluttering Courses for $19⁠

⁠Full show notes:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wannabeclutterfree.com/286

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Timestamps:

00:00: Decorating slowly this year + why it feels right

02:15: Letting go of traditions that no longer serve you

04:25: Planning holiday activities earlier for less overwhelm

06:00: What to expect in this clutter-free holiday episode

07:10: The emotional clutter of December and how to release it

09:00: How to talk to family about clutter-free gifts

13:50: The four-gift practice for kids (want, need, wear, read)

15:00: Clutter-free gift ideas that still feel special

20:00: Guilt around giving less + Deanna’s personal story

26:10: Pre-holiday decluttering and prepping for Christmas morning

29:40: The Santa Bag Trick for younger kids

31:00: Weekly challenge: pick one clutter-free shift for this season

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Feeling overwhelmed by decluttering? Gratitude can change everything.

Learn how a gratitude-based mindset helps you let go without guilt, stay present, and create a more intentional, clutter-free home, even during the busy holiday season. Hear one powerful client story, plus three simple gratitude practices you can start using today.

You’ll learn:

• how gratitude supports a growth mindset
• why it helps you separate memories from objects
• how gratitude shifts the energy in your home toward calm and clarity
• how focusing on gratitude for what you keep can transform the entire decluttering experience
• three simple gratitude practices you can start using today

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Deanna's 19 Best Decluttering Courses for $19

Full show notes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠wannabeclutterfree.com/285⁠⁠

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Timestamps:

00:00 Navigating a full season and why gratitude matters right now

01:00 How gratitude creates a growth mindset for decluttering

02:30 Seeing what works in your home instead of what’s missing

04:00 Making kinder decisions and letting go without guilt

06:00 Gratitude as a tool for releasing old seasons and stories

08:00 A client transformation: shifting from guilt to gratitude

11:30 How gratitude shifts your energy, your mood, and your home

14:30 Three simple gratitude practices to make decluttering easier

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Learn how to approach aging parents about decluttering, navigate sibling emotions, and prepare for estate sales with compassion, clarity, and less clutter this holiday season.

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The holidays often bring family, memories… and stuff. If you’ve ever looked around your parents’ house and thought, “Someday we’ll have to deal with all of this,” this conversation is for you.

In this heartfelt episode, rightsizing expert Jeannine Bryant joins me to talk about how to compassionately approach decluttering with aging loved ones.

We cover:

• How to start tender conversations without conflict
• What to do when siblings have stronger emotional attachments
• The truth about estate sales and what to expect
• How to start early, so decluttering feels peaceful instead of pressured
• The questions to ask around the Thanksgiving table to spark connection, not guilt

Whether you’re helping your parents downsize, sorting through family heirlooms, or simply preparing for future transitions, this episode will help you navigate it all with grace.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Thanksgiving week reflections 02:00 – What “rightsizing” really means (and why it’s different from downsizing) 05:00 – The emotional side of letting go and facing mortality 08:00 – When keepsakes shift from comfort to burden 10:00 – Separating love, memories, and stuff 13:00 – Why your kids don’t want your stuff (and that’s okay) 16:00 – How to talk with siblings who attach emotions to things 18:00 – What to keep, what to display, and what to release 23:00 – Family conversations to have during the holidays 27:00 – How estate sales actually work (and what to expect) 33:00 – The hidden cost of “saving everything” 36:00 – Practical right-sizing tips to start now 39:00 – Donate early, not later — why it matters 41:00 – Clutter-free gifting and experience-based holidays 42:00 – Rapid fire: What clutter-free means to Jeannine 44:00 – Key takeaways + gratitude for our loved ones

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Discover how decluttering and organizing your closet can ease stress and restore balance. Shaniece Jones shares how “closet therapy” helps you create peace, clarity, and a clutter-free mind.

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What if your closet could tell the story of your inner world?

Professional organizer and “Closet Therapist” Shaniece Jones joins Deanna to reveal how decluttering your space can become a powerful tool for emotional healing and intentional living.

From grief and burnout to clarity and calm, Shaniece shares her journey from biologist to organizer, showing how our closets mirror our mental health and how small changes can create massive shifts in how we feel.

You’ll learn how to turn your closet into a peaceful retreat. Don’t worry. Luxury labels or walk-in wardrobes are not required.

We Cover:

• How decluttering can move you from burnout to balance
• Why your closet reflects your emotional and mental state
• Practical steps to create a calm, organized space you love
• How mindset shifts make letting go easier
• What redefining “luxury” really means for intentional living

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Preview 02:44 – Shaniece’s Journey: From Biologist to Closet Therapist 04:59 – Grief, Loss & Finding Clarity Through Decluttering 10:07 – Turning Your Closet into a Safe Haven 12:25 – The Mindset Shift that Makes Organizing Easier 16:42 – What Science Teaches Us About Clutter & Mental Health 24:15 – How Life Transitions Show Up in Our Spaces 26:55 – Creating an Elevated, Peaceful Space (Without “Luxury” Budgets) 35:21 – Letting Go of the “What-If” Items 43:22 – Rapid Fire: Clutter-Free, Happiness & First Steps

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If your home feels heavy or chaotic lately, you’re not imagining it. Studies from UCLA and Harvard show that clutter increases stress hormones, drains focus, and fuels burnout, especially for women.

In this final episode of the EMPOWERING Life series, Deanna breaks down how clutter blindness sneaks in, why “stuff” silently steals your energy, and how to finally feel at ease in your own space.

You’ll walk away with six practical ways to reclaim your calm, one corner at a time and a few mindset shifts to help you release guilt and redefine what “home” really means.

You’ll learn:

• What clutter blindness is and why it happens
• How science proves clutter raises stress levels
• Why decision fatigue starts at home
• The simple 15-minute habit that changes everything
• Six practical ways to reclaim calm and reset your space
• How to let your home evolve with you

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Full show notes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.wannabeclutterfree.com/282⁠

UCLA Study

Harvard Study

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome + Series Wrap-Up

02:50 What “Home Environment” Really Means

04:45 Clutter Blindness Explained (and the science behind it)

06:00 UCLA Study: How Clutter Raises Stress

07:10 Harvard Research: Decision Fatigue & Mental Load

10:00 Why Clutter Competes for Your Attention

12:00 Client Story: Rachel’s 15-Minute Reset

15:30 Mini Home Peace Assessment

18:00 Six Practical Ways to Reclaim Calm

26:30 Permission to Redefine Home

28:30 Final Thoughts & Next Week’s Episode

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Feeling overwhelmed by wellness advice? Learn how to uncomplicate your health and build simple, clutter-free systems that fit real life with Jenn Trepeck, author of Uncomplicating Wellness.

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• Uncomplicating Wellness Mini-Summit & Book Launch Party
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Feeling like wellness has become another thing on your to-do list?

Jenn Trepeck is here to change that. She’s an award-winning health coach, podcast host, and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, and she’s helping us make wellness simple, sustainable, and stress-free.

In this conversation, we’re talking about how to let go of perfection, rebuild trust with your body, and create systems that make wellness feel natural (not another chore). You’ll learn why “you’re not the problem, the system is,” and how to make small, intentional changes that lead to big results.

If you’re ready to un-complicate your health and your home, this episode will help you reconnect to what really matters and take consistent action. All without burnout.

We Cover:

• Why wellness feels overwhelming and how to simplify it
• The mindset shifts that make self-care easier and guilt-free
• How to create “bio stacks” that truly move the needle
• Ways to build systems that support your wellness automatically
• How decluttering and health habits work hand in hand

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome + Episode Overview 00:42 – Special Announcement: Uncomplicating Life Mini-Summit 02:17 – Meet Jenn Trepeck 03:57 – The Problem with Wellness Systems 08:38 – Making Wellness Fit Real Life 10:37 – How Decluttering & Health Intersect 14:00 – Defining Wellness Beyond the Physical 17:00 – Biohacking vs. Bio-Stacking 21:23 – Building Better Wellness Habits 24:00 – Making Good Habits Easier to Keep 29:00 – Rebuilding Self-Trust with Your Body 35:45 – Staying Consistent During Chaotic Seasons 38:48 – How to Uncomplicate Wellness in Your Own Life 41:00 – Rapid Fire: Jenn’s Tips for Living Simply

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Feeling overwhelmed by stuff? Learn how to downsize with purpose as organizer Tracy Hoth shares practical steps to keep what matters and live a more intentional, clutter-free life.

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Resources Mentioned:

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What if downsizing wasn’t about “getting rid of stuff” but about creating space for the life you actually want?

In this episode, host Deanna Yates chats with Tracy Hoth, a professional organizer and certified life coach, about how to downsize with purpose. Tracy shares her powerful SPACE method, mindset shifts for letting go, and the importance of having a clear vision before you even start decluttering.

They also talk about navigating emotional downsizing—especially when helping aging parents or moving through big life transitions—and how to make peace with what you choose to keep or release.

This is the perfect listen for anyone craving a calmer, more intentional, and clutter-free life.

We Cover:

• Why downsizing with purpose is more freeing than restrictive
• Tracy’s SPACE Method for decluttering and organizing effectively
• How to decide what’s worth keeping (and avoid regret later)
• The mindset shifts that make lasting change possible
• How to navigate emotional clutter and family conversations

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview 00:07 – Meet Tracy Hoth: Professional Organizer & Life Coach 00:23 – What “Downsizing with Purpose” Really Means 01:41 – How to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed 02:30 – Why Sorting Comes Before Decluttering 09:19 – How to Decide What Truly Matters 13:25 – Tracy’s SPACE Method for Organizing 18:00 – How Life Stages Affect Downsizing 20:55 – Talking to Parents About Decluttering 24:23 – How Mindset Shapes Your Clutter Habits 29:41 – The Unexpected Benefits of Downsizing 31:23 – Letting Go Without Regret 36:49 – Practical Tips for Getting Started 38:21 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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Learn how to declutter your finances with the Budget Besties’ “set it and forget it” system. Simplify your money, automate your spending, and start living intentionally, without giving up life’s little joys.

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Ever feel like you make good money but have nothing to show for it? You’re not alone.

In this fun and practical episode, Deanna sits down with Vanessa and Shana, best friends and master financial coaches known as the Budget Besties, to break down their “Bougie on a Budget” system—a simple, clutter-free approach to money that works automagically.

Together, they share how to create a set-it-and-forget-it budget that feels effortless, organized, and totally doable. You’ll learn how to separate your money into purposeful “buckets,” automate your spending, and finally feel in control of your finances (without cutting out your pumpkin spice lattes).

Whether you’re tired of tracking every expense or want to bring the same calm to your finances that you’ve brought to your home, this conversation will show you how to make your money work for your intentional life.

We Cover:

• Why most traditional budgets fail and what to do instead.
• How to build a “set it and forget it” budget that runs automagically.
• The five simple categories every clutter-free budget should include.
• A new way to look at saving, spending, and planning for life’s “expected surprises.”
• The mindset shift that makes managing money feel empowering (not restrictive).

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome and episode overview 02:37 – Meet Shana & Vanessa, the Budget Besties 04:00 – Why women who make good money still feel broke 06:00 – Why most budgets fail (and how to fix it) 08:30 – The “Bougie on a Budget” one-page system 13:00 – What “automagical” budgeting really looks like 16:00 – Organizing your bank accounts for effortless spending 20:30 – The curling iron story: a surprising budgeting analogy 25:00 – Modern money management tools that simplify your life 27:30 – The credit card debate: rewards vs. reality 33:00 – Compromise strategies for couples and families 37:00 – Can you really automate it and forget it? (real-life proof) 40:30 – How best friends built a business around financial freedom 43:00 – Overcoming shame and clutter (at home and with money) 46:00 – Where to find the Budget Besties and their system 50:00 – Final thoughts and a simple financial action step

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Tired of decluttering on repeat? Learn how to create a clutter-free home that lasts with author Meggie Mangione. Real talk, practical systems, and zero judgment for busy, modern women.

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Resources Mentioned:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/278⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• Give Clutter the Middle Finger: A Chingona's Guide

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Are you tired of organizing the same spaces over and over again?

In this episode, Deanna sits down with Meggie Mangione, author of Give Clutter the Middle Finger and creator of Organized Life Design, to talk about what it really means to get organized and how to stay that way.

Meggie shares why true organization isn’t about perfection or Pinterest-worthy bins, but about creating a home that feels calm, functional, and aligned with who you are.

We Cover:

• Why focusing on how your space feels leads to more freedom
• How to declutter without guilt (even sentimental stuff!)
• Small mindset shifts that make big organizing progress
• Neurodivergent-friendly strategies that actually work
• Using “fed-up energy” to finally make change stick

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:01 Meet Meggie Mangione
02:42 The Birth of 'Give Clutter the Middle Finger'
06:27 Decluttering During the Pandemic
09:36 The True Test of Being Organized
16:47 Minimalism and Personal Preferences
24:55 The Emotional Challenges of Closets and Keepsakes
26:16 Dealing with Guilt and Finding Donation Avenues
29:12 The Importance of Pacing Yourself with Keepsakes
30:54 The Role of Support in Organizing
33:16 Organizing for Neurodivergent Individuals
41:30 Using Fed Up Energy to Spark Change
44:42 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Does clutter make you feel guilty, drained, or “less than”? In this episode, Deanna Yates explores the deep connection between clutter, self-worth, and spiritual well-being.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How clutter affects your sense of worth and self-talk

• Why clutter creates spiritual disconnection

• Mindset shifts to release guilt and shame tied to possessions

• A simple action step to align your home with your deeper “why”

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Full show notes:⁠ ⁠⁠www.wannabeclutterfree.com/277⁠⁠

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• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/⁠
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Update

00:33 EMPOWERING Life Recap

02:56 The Importance of Worth and Why

09:37 Personal Story: Clutter and Motherhood

15:26 Clutter and Self-Worth Connection

24:30 Practical Guidance and Mindset Shifts

32:42 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠

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