Clutter isn’t just about stuff—it’s about the guilt, shame, and stress weighing you down every time you walk into a room.

I’m joined by declutter expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist, Katy Wells.

Known for her authentic, holistic approach, Katy goes beyond surface-level tidying to uncover the real reasons clutter lingers—and how to break free from it for good.

Katy has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform chaotic homes into calm, supportive spaces.

And today, she’s sharing how clutter is deeply tied to our psychology, emotions, and sense of worthiness.

We’re unpacking:
✔️ How “clutter shame” keeps you stuck in cycles of guilt and avoidance
✔️ The hidden emotional roots behind the stuff you can’t seem to get rid of
✔️ Why quick-fix organizing hacks don’t last—and what actually does
✔️ How to create lasting freedom from clutter so your home supports your life, not drains it
✔️ Simple mindset shifts that will help you release guilt and reclaim peace

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your home—or ashamed of the clutter you can’t seem to conquer—this conversation will help you release the shame, understand the deeper “why,” and finally move toward lasting change.

🎧 Press play to learn how to heal the root causes of clutter and create a home that feels calm, supportive, and truly yours.

Connect with Katy:

• Katy’s Instagram
• Katy’s Website

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• Proven Systems to Take You from Overwhelmed to Organized
• Put Your Lists Away! Effective Time Management, Organization and Productivity
• Exhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for Support
• How to Alleviate Overwhelm & Manage the Mental Load of Motherhood

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If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or emotionally reactive — there’s a reason for that.

And no, it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong.

In this short episode, I’m walking you through:

• The real reason you feel stuck in go-mode (hint: it’s not just stress)
• Why your body overrides your best intentions
• What you actually need to start feeling regulated again
• How to join me live for From On Edge to At Ease — my free nervous system workshop happening today
  
  

You don’t need more willpower. You need a different kind of support — one that starts with safety in the body.

We go live today at 1pm ET. Come join us at michellegrosser.com/workshop

Related Episodes to Explore:

• Previous Episode
• 4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System Regulation
• 4 Overlooked Symptoms of Dysregulation That Aren’t Actually “Normal”
• 5 Daily Habits That are Dysregulating Your Nervous System
• Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body
• 5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

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I had the career, the home, the family — everything I’d worked so hard for.

But inside? I felt numb. Anxious. Disconnected. Like I was going through the motions of a life I couldn’t actually feel.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story I rarely tell — the moment I realized I wasn’t just overwhelmed... I was burnt out in a way that mindset shifts and time blocking couldn’t touch.

You’ll hear:

• What my burnout looked like (before I even realized I was burnt out)
• The coping strategies I thought were just “my personality”
• How my body finally said enough — and I had to listen
• The nervous system shifts that helped me feel safe, present, and alive again

If you’ve been holding it all together while quietly falling apart, this one’s for you.

And if you want to experience the kind of shift that helped me recover, I’d love for you to join me in my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, happening Tuesday, August 26.

Register at michellegrosser.com/workshop

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• Ignoring What Your Body is Trying to Tell You? Pay Attention to These 10 Warning Signs of Burnout
• Low on Energy? Strategies to Prevent and Reverse Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout
• Unlocking Burnout Recovery: 3 Reasons Time Off Isn't Enough
• Top 3 Reasons You Must Heal Your Burnout
• 5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to Know