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:

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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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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.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome + Episode Overview

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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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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.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview

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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.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome and episode overview

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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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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.

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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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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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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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Discover Amanda Jefferson’s simple strategies to declutter your digital life. Learn to streamline emails, photos, and passwords with her FOCUS Method and reclaim calm, clutter-free living.

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Technology is supposed to make life easier—but often it leaves us drowning in emails, overflowing photo libraries, and password chaos. If your phone or laptop feels like a black hole, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by tech and productivity coach Amanda Jefferson, who shares her Tech TRAPS framework (the five biggest digital clutter culprits) and her FOCUS Method for reducing mental load. We dive into practical tips for managing emails, organizing photos, and simplifying your digital tools. Amanda also opens up about how staying organized online helped her family navigate one of life’s toughest seasons.

If you’ve been craving a calmer, clutter-free digital life, you’ll leave this episode with quick wins and inspiring new habits you can start today.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome + Amanda’s intro

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Ever feel guilty letting go of things, or wonder if you’re just hiding clutter in bins? In this Q&A, Deanna Yates answers listener questions about decluttering guilt, saying no to social overload, managing digital clutter, and telling the difference between real organizing and disguised clutter.

I’m answering listener questions about:

Moving past guilt when letting go of items tied to money or memories

Finding balance in a packed social calendar without hurting friendships

Tackling digital clutter and setting boundaries with notifications

Knowing the difference between organizing and simply disguising clutter

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Full show notes:⁠ ⁠www.wannabeclutterfree.com/275⁠

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Timestamps:

00:00: Welcome + Why I Love Q&A Episodes

01:51: Decluttering guilt: erasing history, wasting money, letting go

12:32: Saying no to social overload without losing friends

20:44: Tackling digital clutter + managing notifications

24:56: Are you really organizing or just hiding clutter?

32:02: Final thoughts + upcoming episodes

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You don’t need more willpower, you need better defaults. This week’s Digital Clutter Reset gives you a simple, family-friendly system to cut notification noise, clean up apps, email, files, and photos, and reclaim time, energy, and sleep.

What you'll learn:

The 7-Day Digital Clutter Reset (quick view)

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Full show notes: ⁠www.wannabeclutterfree.com/274

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome

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Decluttering isn’t just about stuff, it’s about freedom. Certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee joins Deanna to share how letting go of clutter and guilt can spark joy, simplify your routines, and create intentional spaces that support the life you want.

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Clutter isn’t just about the stuff piling up in your home, it’s also about the guilt, resistance, and overwhelm tied to letting go. In this uplifting conversation, professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Stacy Lee shares how to apply the KonMari Method to simplify your home, mindset, and lifestyle.

We talk about why clutter makes us feel stuck, how small intentional steps can lead to big change, and how to reframe decluttering so it feels empowering instead of stressful. Stacy also shares inspiring client stories and practical ways to bring more joy into your everyday routines.

Whether you’re battling piles of clothes, drowning in kids’ artwork, or simply craving more peace in your daily life, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to create a clutter-free home you love.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, this episode will give you the inspiration and tools you need to create a home (and a life) that truly sparks joy.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome + Fall is the perfect time to declutter

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