Podcast Episodes

#82 Decluttering After the Kids Leave: What No One Talks About

Season 1 Episode 82

In this episode, Valerie and JM share Barbara’s powerful empty-nest decluttering story and the trauma-informed steps they used to help her move forward. From creating memory boxes to reframing guilt …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#81 What is the DO Well® Method? | Transform Your Life After Trauma

Season 1 Episode 81

In this episode, Valerie and JM introduce the DO Well® Method—a four-part, science-backed approach to healing through decluttering. You’ll learn how stress, mindset, time, and space are connected—and…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#80 100 Things You Don’t Need in 2025 (Declutter Checklist)

In this episode, JM and Valerie share the ultimate 2025 decluttering checklist—from kitchen drawers to digital overload to forgotten sentimental items. You’ll hear real-life stories of people who rec…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

#79 What Your Clutter Says About Your Attachment Style

In this episode, JM and Valerie explore the connection between clutter and attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Through real-life examples and a quick self-assessment quiz,…

Published on 3 months ago

#78 Why 'Decluttering' Feels Exhausting (And What’s REALLY Going On)

Season 1 Episode 78

In this episode, Valerie and JM get honest about the emotional layers that make decluttering feel overwhelming—even when your home looks “clean.” They unpack the neuroscience of why clutter is so tri…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#77 This Is What 20 Years of Clutter Looks Like (and How We Fixed It)

Season 1 Episode 77

In this episode, Valerie and JM walk through Leslie’s 20-year journey of caregiving, grief, and emotional attachment—and how the trauma-informed DO Well Method helped her reclaim space, freedom, and …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#76 How to Support a Loved One with Clutter (Without Pushing Them Away)

Season 1 Episode 76

In this episode, JM shares compassionate, trauma-informed strategies to support someone who’s struggling with clutter. You’ll learn why clutter often represents safety or survival, how to communicate…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#75 Healing Through Decluttering: A Household Journey to Harmony

Season 1 Episode 75

In this episode, JM unpacks how emotional attachments to objects can impact communication, especially when trauma or grief is involved. You’ll learn why some people hold on, how to approach declutter…

Published on 4 months ago

#74 Decluttering Regrets: What No One Tells You About Letting Go

Season 1 Episode 74

In this episode, JM shares the surprising story of a small drill bit with a big emotional impact—lost during a well-meaning garage clean-out. Together, JM and Valerie unpack the hidden cost of lettin…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

#73 The Shocking Truth About Decluttering Guilt (And How to Let Go for Good)

Season 1 Episode 73

In this episode, Valerie and JM unpack the hidden emotional weight behind guilt, nostalgia, and identity that keeps clutter in your life. Learn the psychology behind why letting go is hard—and the mi…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago