Clutter could be silently hurting your health.

A messy environment be puts stress on your heart and mental health.

Today, Dr. Z sits down with clutter expert and health coach Heather Aardema uncovering dangers of disorganization. More than a messy desk or stuffed closet, it carries a heavy emotional and physiological toll, raising stress hormones and cardiovascular disease risks.

Heather shares her framework for identifying the root causes of clutter to break free from paralysis, creating a light and life-giving space. Practical tips and mindset shifts will help you declutter not just home, but heart and mind too. You'll Learn:

The Clutter–Stress Connection

Women Impacted More

Clutter Shapes Decisions

Declutter Without Overwhelm

The Light vs. Heavy Test

Habits for Peace and Order

If you've been struggling with overwhelm, poor sleep, or a nagging sense of heaviness, get the tools you need to find peace today.

As always, our prayer is that you experience the abundant life. ~ Dr. Z & Mama Z

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Welcome

03:05 Clutter = obstacle to your true self

05:22 Research: clutter linked to cortisol

07:12 Women impacted more

10:50 Clutter impacts decision making

11:41 Dr. Z's story of negative cycles

15:29 Alcohol as "body clutter"

17:44 A letter to clutter - root cause

19:48 Linking clutter to heart disease

23:17 Declutter dos and don'ts

25:14 Building decluttering muscles

27:16 "Light vs. heavy" or "Peace vs. anxiety"

33:23 Transforming buy now culture

37:09 JOMO & clutter and creativity myths

38:15 Dopamine hit + manage digital clutter

45:09 Decluttering as a to-do strategy

47:04 Productive procrastination and final encouragement

Episode Resources:

Heather | SchoolOfLivingLighter.com

Heather | Instagram

NLF | NaturalLivingFamilyPodcast.com

NLF | Infrared Sauna Blanket We Love

NLF | Why Decluttering Matters + Guide

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