Declutter for CHANGE

Heather Clark
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The Declutter for CHANGE Podcast is for women who have done everything “right” and still feel tired, restless, and quietly disconnected from themselves. We’re not just talking about stuff. We’re talking about the mental load you carry. The emotional labor you never put down. The version of you that keeps everything running but is slowly running herself into the ground. I’m Heather Clark, Life Declutter Strategist. I believe clutter shows up everywhere, in your MIND | BODY | SOUL | HOME, and that change doesn’t happen by adding more habits or trying harder. It happens when you stop carrying what was never meant to be yours. The podcast challenges the idea that exhaustion is normal, questions the identities you’ve built your life around, and gives you practical ways to let go so you can create space for calm, clarity, and a life that actually feels like yours again.

  1. 2D AGO

    049 Rewiring Your Brain for Sustainable Weight Loss with Lisa Goldberg

    Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the pantry at 9:00 PM asking, "What can I eat?" even though you just finished a full dinner not even 2 hours ago? For many high achievers, the struggle with weight isn't about a lack of nutritional knowledge, it’s about the decades of internal programming and emotional wiring that dictate our relationship with food. In this episode, Heather Clark sits down with Lisa, a clinical nutritionist and weight loss specialist with a master's degree from NYU. Lisa shares her own ten-year journey through the "yo-yo dieting" cycle and explains why weight loss has so much less to do with what’s on your plate and so much more to do with how your brain is wired. We discuss the transition from "dieting" to mindful living, the power of self-belief, and the surprising connection between a cluttered home and a heavy body. Inside This Episode The "Permission" Trap: Why we look to experts for permission to eat when we aren't even hungry, and how to stop negotiating with yourself. Childhood Blueprints: How "clean your plate" mentalities and using dessert as a reward create a subconscious cycle of overfeeding that follows us into adulthood. The Hunger Declaration: Learning to distinguish between "being in the mood for" something and actual physical hunger. Maintenance vs. Loss: Why the fitness industry focuses on the "off" and "on" of dieting, and the mindset shift required to actually maintain a healthy weight for life. The Clutter Connection: Exploring the "level of avoidance" that often links a cluttered environment with physical weight gain. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Pay attention to the internal dialogue. Notice what you are saying to yourself right before you eat something you wish you hadn't. The clues to your habits are hidden in your self-talk. BODY: Reacquaint yourself with your physical hunger signals. Before reaching for a snack, ask: "Am I physically hungry, or is something else driving me to the kitchen?" SOUL: Practice acts of love and kindness toward yourself. When faced with an unhealthy choice, ask: "Am I showing love to my future self by making this choice right now?" HOME: Address the avoidance. Identify a room or a closet you’ve been "pretending" doesn't exist and spend 30 minutes twice a week clearing it. You will feel the lightness in your spirit long before you see it on the scale. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH LISA: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionistLisaGoldberg/ https://www.instagram.com/lisagoldbergnutrition/ www.lisagoldbergnutrition.com THE MISSING PIECE TO LASTING WEIGHT LOSS MINI-COURSE: https://minicourse.lisagoldbergnutrition.com

    51 min

  2. APR 6

    048 Reclaiming Your Identity from Your To-Do List with Katrine Horn

    For many high achievers, the answer to every problem is "do more." We’ve been conditioned to believe that our worth is tied to our productivity and that pushing harder is the only way to reach our dreams. But what if the secret to your next big leap isn't in the doing, but in the being? In this episode, Heather Clark welcomes Katrine Horn, a coach based in France who helps women move from survival mode into a state of thriving. Katrine shares her journey from a native Dane being told what she "couldn't" do, to moving to London to play the harp, and eventually building her dream life. We dive deep into why high achievers get stuck in their heads as a protection mechanism and how to safely drop back into the body to find your true desires. Inside This Episode The Identity Trap: Why retirement or reaching a major goal often leads to an identity crisis, and how to shift from valuing what you do to valuing who you are. Intellectualizing vs. Embodying: Why we hide in our intellect to feel in control and how to start naming your feelings to normalize them in your subconscious. The Vertical Descent: Taking a desire from your awareness, through the logic of your mind, and down into the body—and how to handle the "blind panic" your nervous system might throw at you. The 1,352 Ways: Why you don't need a foolproof blueprint to start. You only need the first step, and how that step reveals possibilities you couldn't see before. Modeling the Dream: Why "working yourself to death" for your children's future backfires, and why they will reproduce your state of being rather than your words. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Stop sweeping things under the carpet. Awareness is the first step to acceptance. Take those uncomfortable thoughts out, look at them, and stop ignoring the mental clutter that is draining your energy. BODY: Keep it clean. Your body functions best on natural materials. To show up as your best self, reduce the amount of processed food you consume and give your system a chance to function without the extra chemical noise. SOUL: Dust off your dreams. Your desires know the way to your fulfillment. Keep telling yourself, "I will follow my desires," and let them unfold organically rather than trying to force a linear path. HOME: As within, so without. Clutter in your physical environment is often a twin to the clutter in your brain. Tidy up one small area—even if it's just clearing three papers off your desk—to signal to your brain that order is being restored. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH KATRINE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinehorn-coaching/ https://www.facebook.com/katrinehorncoaching https://katrinehorn.com/ Never Perfect Always Genuine FREEBIE: https://katrinehorn.com/neverperfectalways-genuine/

    51 min

  3. MAR 30

    047 Navigating Mental Grief while Managing Motherhood & A Business with Leslie Wright

    Grief isn't just a physical feeling of loss; it is often a "sobbing of the brain" that follows you into your kitchen, your business, and your parenting. In this powerful episode, Heather Clark sits down with event coordinator and author Leslie Marie to discuss the heavy reality of mental grief. Leslie opens up about the sudden loss of her mother and the complex journey of grieving two different versions of the same woman, the mother she loved and the one who struggled with addiction. We explore the "zombie mode" of disassociation, the trap of preserving a "perfect" memory for others at the cost of your own honesty, and how to reclaim your "rights" to feel anger, shame, and eventually, peace. Leslie shares how she transformed her grief into a legacy for her children through creative colouring books and tribute boxes, proving that while you never live without grief, you can learn to live beautifully with it. Inside This Episode The Brain’s Sobbing: Why mental grief often lasts far longer and hits deeper than the physical body's reaction to loss. Grieving the "Wenda" and the "Shirley": Navigating the complicated emotions of losing a parent who struggled with addiction and the guilt of remembering the "not so pretty" stories. Zombie Mode: Recognizing the signs of disassociation—like stirring an empty pot—when you are trying too hard to "keep it cool" for your kids. The Rights of the Griever: Reclaiming your right to memorialize your loved one on your own terms, even if that means being honest about the hard parts. The Shrine vs. The Sanctuary: How physical reminders (like having 600 photos) can sometimes stall your healing, and how to declutter your space to allow for growth. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Put belief behind your affirmations. Use them to "hush" the unkind voices in your head. Remind your mind of the truth: "I am safe," "I am cared for," and "This loss was not my fault." BODY: Give yourself a "Body Hug." In moments of overwhelm, literally wrap your arms around yourself. Don't underestimate the power of self-soothing through hot showers, self-care, and physical touch when you feel "unrooted." SOUL: Find a "past the mask" person. Surround yourself with people who see through your faking and will go to war with your soul about the truth. Give your soul permission for it to be "okay to not be okay." HOME: Declutter the "Shrine." If your home has become a constant memorial that stalls your productivity, try removing one reminder a day. You aren't deleting the memory; you are simply moving it from your "eyesight" to your "heart space" so you can function again. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH LESLIE: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieWrightPartiez/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/partiezbyleslie/ Payhip.com/PBLEstore $100 Days Tip Sheet https://payhip.com/b/I0FT

    43 min

  4. MAR 23

    046 The Human Design Guide to Alignment with Julieta Duvall

    Are you tired of being shamed for having "too many irons in the fire"? Or perhaps you’re wondering why you know exactly what to do, yet your body simply refuses to move? In this episode, Heather Clark sits down with Human Design expert Julieta Duvall to explore how this "mystical yet practical" system can serve as a roadmap for decluttering your life and your expectations. Julieta shares her journey from "homeschool burnout" to discovering her type as a Manifesting Generator, and how understanding her design (and the designs of her family) gave her a kinder lens through which to see her own "weaknesses" as strengths. We dive into the five types, the importance of decision making authorities, and why "slowing down" is actually the secret to moving faster in alignment. Inside This Episode The Permission Slip: How Human Design validates your "multi-passionate" energy and releases the guilt of not finishing everything you start. The Five Types: A high-level breakdown of Generators, Manifesting Generators, Manifestors, Projectors, and Reflectors. Family Dynamics: Using "Penta" energy to understand why you feel different when you move out of your parents' house or how you "amplify" your children's emotions. The "3" and "5" Profile: Heather and Julieta discuss the "Trial and Error" line and the "Projection Field"—and how they shape your life's work. Practical Experimentation: Why Human Design isn't a set of rules, but a tool in your "backpack of life" to help you operate on your own terms. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: It is okay to say "no." When your mind starts with the "shoulds," practice shutting down the noise. If your gut or your emotional wave isn't a "yes," give yourself permission to walk away. BODY: Drop into the "now." Slow down enough to feel the blood circulating in your veins and the sensation in your joints. Your body knows where you need to go before your mind does. SOUL: The Inner Child Ritual. Place a photo of your younger self where you can see it daily. Let that child remind you of your inherent worthiness, separate from your achievements or "straight-A" status. HOME: Create a "Release Corner." Designate one small space or corner in your home that is exclusively yours. Use it as a sanctuary to release everyone else's energy and return to your own frequency. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH JULIETA: https://www.facebook.com/julieta.duvall https://www.youtube.com/@theunschoolinglifestyle https://www.theunschoolinglifestyle.com Human Design cheat sheets: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1645203/171968772042655719/share Mentioned in The Show: Genetic Matrix affiliate link HDGenius is Erin's community HD School is with Katie Irvine Human Design Hypnotherapy with Tresa Rivera

    55 min

  5. MAR 16

    045 Energetic Space Clearing with Lais Stephan

    What if the "clutter" in your home isn't just physical, but energetic? In this fascinating episode, Heather Clark sits down with nomadic space clearing expert Lais Stephan. Lais shares her journey from the corporate world in Switzerland to a life-altering encounter with a poltergeist in Thailand that opened her eyes to the invisible realms. We explore how spirits, trauma imprints, and even mother earth's "lay lines" can affect the way you feel, sleep, and breathe in your own home. Lais explains that energetic decluttering isn't about fear, it is about compassion, closure, and clearing the path for love to flow. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, this conversation will change the way you look at the "energy" of the rooms you live in. Inside This Episode The Thailand Turning Point: How a creepy male voice and flying books launched Lais’s career into space clearing. Earthbound Ancestors: Why some spirits stay behind out of worry or unfinished business, and how to help them cross over. The Spirit Highway: Understanding "vortices" and lay lines, mother earth’s veins, and how they can disrupt your sleep and groundedness. Objects with Attachment: The humbling story of a vintage gramophone and a spirit who wasn't ready to let go of his most prized possession. Virtual Clearing: How Lais uses "remote viewing" to detect and clear energies in homes across the world without ever stepping through the front door. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Practice shielding. If you are sensitive to the energy of others or your environment, visualize a protective shield around your energy field to prevent drainage. BODY: Deep Grounding. Use the frequency of mother earth to reset your physical nervous system. Visualize roots growing from your feet into the earth to anchor your physical self. SOUL: Connect with ancestral love. Understand that there is a massive amount of support in the invisible realms. You can call on the guidance of those who have passed to feel supported in your daily life. HOME: Clear the energy. Use sound frequencies (like bells or bowls) or specific crystals like Black Tourmaline to repel negative energy and create a "frequency fence" around your living space. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH LAIS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lais_thehousewhisperer FB: https://www.facebook.com/Laisstephan1 https://spaceclearingacademy.com/ Reset your space: https://spaceclearingacademy.com/homereset

    42 min

  6. MAR 9

    044 Decluttering Your Financial Blueprint with Dr. Ronda Stinson Boyd

    Money is often the last thing we want to talk about, but it's the first thing that dictates our level of stress. In this episode, Heather Clark sits down with Dr. Ronda Boyd to pull back the curtain on financial shame, generational money habits, and why wealth isn't a solo mission. Dr. Ronda shares her journey from teaching kids about entrepreneurship to realizing that financial change must start with the parents and the "blueprint" they were raised with. We discuss the "Four Homes of Money," the misconception that life insurance is only about death, and how to start having honest "legacy conversations" with your family. If you’ve been avoiding your bank statements or feeling the weight of financial guilt, this episode is the permission slip you need to stop being reactive and start being proactive with your wealth. Inside This Episode The Financial Blueprint: Identifying the first memory of money that is still shaping your spending habits today. The 4 Homes of Money: A breakdown of where your money lives—from the bank and the stock market to real estate and life insurance. Wealth Insurance: Why life insurance is actually about protecting your income while you are alive, not just a plan for when you pass. The Legacy Meeting: How to sit down with your parents and your children to ensure everyone knows where the "pieces of the puzzle" are before a crisis hits. Emotional Spending: Why cash carries more emotion than a card and how to use it to get your debt under control. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Check your GPS. You cannot get to where you want to go if you refuse to look at where you currently are. Sit down, open the statements, and acknowledge your starting point without judgment. BODY: Break the "Generational Health" myth. Just because your parents had heart issues or health struggles doesn't mean it's your destiny. Change your environment and what you consume to break the physical cycle. SOUL: Lead with spirit, process with the heart, and plan with the mind. Don't take on financial burdens or "shoulds" that don't belong to you. HOME: Perform a "Legacy Declutter." Go through your home and your files while you are healthy. Don't leave a "dumpster full of mystery" for your children to deal with; instead, give away precious items now so you can see them being enjoyed. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH DR. RONDA: https://www.facebook.com/ronda.visioncoordinator https://www.instagram.com/rondastinsonboyd/ http://www.flowwithronda.com

    53 min

  7. MAR 2

    043 How Colouring Can Save Your Sanity with Tammie Polk

    If you think colouring is just for kids, Tammie Polk is here to prove you wrong. Tammie is a powerhouse author of over 200 books who has used the creative act of colouring to heal her mind, build a legacy, and even pay the bills. In this episode, we explore the COOKIE method, a six step system designed to help you declutter your mental space, silence your inner critic, and find a sanity saver in the middle of a busy life. We dive into Tammie’s incredible journey of hitting a massive publishing goal while navigating a health crisis, and how she used audiobooks and colouring to reclaim her power. Whether you’re looking for a way to slow down or a new path to entrepreneurship, this conversation is about unleashing your inner kid to transform your adult reality. Inside This Episode The COOKIE System: A breakdown of the 6 step acronym for conquering fear and imagining your next. Colouring as a Sanity Saver: How slowing down with a physical creative outlet can prevent burnout and save your professional career. Legacy Building: Moving from strong to powerful by teaching your children replicable skills in creativity and business. The 7 Classic Excuses: Tammie tackles the "I’m broke" and "I don't have time" myths head on. Addition by Subtraction: Why clearing out the noise of naysayers is the only way to see what is truly possible. The COOKIE System Breakdown C – Conquer your fears: Addressing the fear of success, failure, and the unknown. O – Open yourself up: Being willing to learn new and different ways of doing things. O – Organize: Getting your thoughts, plans, and physical space in order. K – Kill the noise: Silencing naysayers and negative self talk. I – Imagine your next: Visualizing your future without the weight of the past. E – Eliminate excuses: Letting go of the shoulds and can'ts holding you back. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Shift the belief that play is for kids. The adult colouring market is a billion dollar industry for a reason. Your mind needs the break from reality to function at its peak. BODY: Practice the Stillness Shift. Colouring forces you to sit still and focus on fine motor movements, which regulates your nervous system and provides a much needed physical reset. SOUL: Reconnect with your Inner Little Kid. Reclaim the hobby or creative spark you let go of when you had to become a grown up. HOME: Create a Judgment Free Sanctuary. Designate a physical space in your home where your family can colour or create together with zero judgment, mocking, or electronics. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH TAMMIE: Facebook.com/Taicea Instagram.com/dynamicallydifferentasc http://professionallysassy.me Link for the FREE coloring book classes: http://professionallysassy.me/new-products/cfc2026

    1h 11m

  8. FEB 23

    042 Internal Resistance: Why You Know What to Do But Still Don't Do It with Kam Knight

    Have you ever wondered why you can have the perfect plan, the right motivation, and all the tools to succeed, but you still find yourself spinning your wheels? In this episode, Heather Clark sits down with author and coach Kam Knight to uncover the biological "brick wall" known as internal resistance. Kam breaks down the fascinating science of the brain, explaining that the part of us that creates "wants" is completely separate from the part that allows us to take action. If you’ve been blaming a lack of discipline for your stagnation, this episode will change your perspective. We discuss how to stop the cycle of burnout by managing your "wanting mechanism" and how to silence the old programming that keeps you stuck in an uncomfortable comfort zone. Inside This Episode The Wanting Mechanism: Why your brain creates more desires in a week than you can achieve in a lifetime, and how that leads to chronic burnout. The Resistance Panel: Understanding the "Board of Directors" in your brain that evaluates every decision and why it often hits the brakes even when you want to move forward. Alignment vs. Arousal: How to tell the difference between a brain-triggered "want" and a body-led "truth." The Skill of No: Why saying "no" to nine things for every one "yes" is the essential modern survival skill for high-achievers. Old Programming: Why your brain is still worried about the judgments of people from your past and how those memories are used to reinforce your current walls. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Use Self Talk statement "prompts." Create simple, present-tense statements like "I am a calm, confident communicator" to reprogram your unconscious mind to align with your goals. BODY: Build tiny routines. Success isn't one big leap; it's the small things you show up for daily. Turn your needle-moving activities into automated habits so you don't have to "think" your way into doing them. SOUL: Practice Generosity. Shifting from a self-centered focus to a spirit of giving creates a universal loop that brings more success and fulfillment back to you. HOME: Remove Stimuli. Clean out your environment by removing triggers that hijack your focus, this includes everything from the TV and junk food to unsupportive relationships that pull you away from your singular focus. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH KAM: https://instagram.com/ikamknight https://facebook.com/ikamknight https://youtube.com/@ikamknight https://linkedin.com/in/ikamknight/ https://tiktok.com/@ikamknight Mentioned in the Show: Prompt Engineering for Your Mind Build Skills and Habits in Your Sleep End Procrastination & Sabotage

    57 min
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The Declutter for CHANGE Podcast is for women who have done everything “right” and still feel tired, restless, and quietly disconnected from themselves. We’re not just talking about stuff. We’re talking about the mental load you carry. The emotional labor you never put down. The version of you that keeps everything running but is slowly running herself into the ground. I’m Heather Clark, Life Declutter Strategist. I believe clutter shows up everywhere, in your MIND | BODY | SOUL | HOME, and that change doesn’t happen by adding more habits or trying harder. It happens when you stop carrying what was never meant to be yours. The podcast challenges the idea that exhaustion is normal, questions the identities you’ve built your life around, and gives you practical ways to let go so you can create space for calm, clarity, and a life that actually feels like yours again.

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  • Creator
    Heather Clark
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Heather Clark
  • Show Website
    Declutter for CHANGE

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