Clutter may seem harmless, but it can quietly shape your stress levels, decisions, and overall wellbeing. Discover how a shame-free approach to holistic decluttering can help you uncover the emotional root of clutter, regulate your nervous system,
and create space for a lighter, more intentional life.
Heather Aardema, founder of School of Living Lighter, shares how clutter is often connected to childhood experiences, nervous system regulation, and self-worth, while offering practical tools to help you let go with compassion and create lasting change.
Key Insights:
✅ Why Clutter Creates Chronic Stress
✅ How Childhood Shapes Clutter Habits
✅ Why Letting Go Feels So Difficult
✅ How Nervous System Regulation Helps
✅ Why Identity Becomes Attached To Possessions
✅ Creating Space For Intentional Living
Chapters:
00:00 Why Clutter Feels So Heavy
00:23 Holistic Decluttering Explained
01:08 How To Declutter
03:25 The Hidden Cost Of Generational Clutter
04:22 Why Books Are So Hard To Removed
07:18 Finding The Root Cause Of Clutter
08:34 SIBO SOS (Sponsor)
09:28 Why We Overvalue Our Possessions
11:47 Why We Avoid Decluttering
13:25 Write A Letter To Clutter
15:06 Living By Design Instead Of Default
17:30 What Is Really Blocking Your Life?
18:43 The Freedom That Comes After Decluttering
21:03 How To Connect With Heather
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School of Living Lighter: https://www.schooloflivinglighter.com/
Heather Aardema Website: https://www.schooloflivinglighter.com/
Heather Aardema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatheraardema/
Heather Aardema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schooloflivinglighter
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