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. 10h ago

    058 Healing from the Inside Out with Sarah Dawkins

    What happens when a registered nurse, raised in the medical model, starts to question the very pills she was taught to give out? For Sarah Dawkins, it led to a "dark night of the soul" and an eventually life-changing realization: medicine doesn't always heal; sometimes, it just masks the message our body is trying to send. We dive into the "capital T" and "little t" traumas that get trapped in our nervous systems and how those emotional weights manifest as physical illness. Sarah explains why so many of us are afraid to "lift the lid" on our past and how to approach that fear with unconditional love rather than logic. From somatic healing to ancient wisdom, this conversation is an invitation to trust yourself more than any prescription pad. Inside This Episode The ENLEX to Holistic Leap: How a single question from a colleague sent Sarah down a 15 year rabbit hole of self healing The 0.1 Percent Reality: Why "rare" side effects aren't rare when they happen to you and why Heather and Sarah both identify as medical outliers Emotional Underpinnings: Identifying why replacing a pill with a supplement isn't enough if you don't address the emotional root cause The "Tell-Our-Vision" Trap: Why Sarah hasn't had a television in 15 years and how the news propagates the fear that keeps us sick The Power of the Hug: Simple somatic tools like self touching and breathwork to "future sink" your anxiety and come back to the now Ancient Wisdom vs. Modern Profit: A brief look at how Rockefeller medicine pushed out the natural healing practices of our ancestors The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Use Your Senses to Stay Present. When your mind starts racing into the future (anxiety) or the past (depression), stop and gaze at your hand. Notice the creases, the veins, and the knuckles. This simple act of observation forces your brain out of the "future sink" and back into the only moment you actually have. BODY: Energy Follows Movement. You don't need a gym membership to heal. If you are stuck in a sedentary loop, just get up and walk around the garden or have a "kitchen dance." When you move your physical body, you move the stagnant energy that causes ailment. SOUL: Nourish with Laughter. Depression can often be the soul’s way of crying out for nourishment. If you don't know what makes you happy, write a list of things to try and tick them off one by one. Find what makes you laugh and do more of it. HOME: Rearrange the Energy. Your home is your castle. Moving your furniture or adding plants literally shifts the energetic flow of your space. If you feel stuck mentally, start by decluttering a physical room. As you clear your home, you clear your mind. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH SARAH: www.sarahdawkins.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdawkins-holistichealthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawkinsse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.dawkins.health X: https://x.com/dawkins_sarah BOOK: Heal Yourself  https://www.amazon.com/HEAL-YOURSELF-Remarkable-Journeys-Themselves-ebook/dp/B0982C1HB4 Sarah's Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0yBLqeIPxkhgymnpGMCcMZ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-medicine-for-self-healers/id1670856549 https://www.youtube.com/@SarahDawkinsHealth/podcasts  FREEBIE - Stress, Overwhelm, and Burnout: https://mailchi.mp/e5516fcb480c/stress

    47 min

  2. Jun 8

    057 The 10 PM Cocktail that Changed Everything with Ginny Priem

    What do you do when you realize the person in your bed is a "fraud monster"? For Ginny Priem, the answer was to become a detective of her own life. In this conversation, we talk about the moment her life imploded on a Tuesday night over cocktails and how she managed to protect her sanity, and two children who weren't biologically hers, while her world turned upside down. We explore the physical manifestations of chronic stress, from shingles on the face to losing hair, and why our bodies often scream at us when we refuse to listen to our intuition. Ginny also shares the beautiful, "modern family" redemption story that emerged from the wreckage, proving that even the messiest endings can lead to the most peaceful beginnings. Inside This Episode The 10:00 PM Wake Up Call: The moment a stack of papers revealed that Ginny’s relationship was a complete psychological and financial sham The Body’s Alarm System: Why shingles, skin lesions, and hair loss are the body’s way of screaming "enough" when we are overfunctioning The "Manicure" Logic: Why sticking to a routine, even a small one like a manicure, can be a survival mechanism during acute trauma Red Flags and Grandiosity: How to tell the difference between "first date sparks" and a calculated love bombing campaign The Modern Family: How Ginny maintained a deep, loving connection with her ex partner's children and his ex wife despite the betrayal Unsubscribing from "Busy": Why we use perfectionism and people pleasing as a shield and how to put it down The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Swap the "Self-Talk" Track. Pay attention to the negative loops in your head. If you wouldn't say those words to a friend, a child, or even a pet, stop saying them to yourself. Try a thought that is just 10% kinder to begin the shift. BODY: Abandon the "All or Nothing" Mentality. If you cannot do a 60 minute workout, do 10 minutes. If you cannot run, walk. Being gentle with your physical capacity is a form of self respect that prevents burnout. SOUL: Audit Your Emotional Bank Account. Your time and energy are just as valuable as your money. Identify the "energy vampires" in your life who only make withdrawals and start surrounding yourself with people who leave you feeling balanced or deposited into. HOME: Start with the Junk Drawer. When life feels too chaotic to overhaul your entire house, pick one small, non-emotional area like a junk drawer or a sock drawer. Reclaiming order in one tiny corner of your home creates immediate mental awareness and a sense of control. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH GINNY: https://www.instagram.com/ginnypriem/ https://www.youtube.com/@ginnypriem https://ginnypriem.com/

    46 min

  3. Jun 1

    056 Business Alchemy and Energetic Strategy with Sunita Kumar

    Strategy is rarely the problem when a business hits a plateau. More often, the issue is a misalignment between the entrepreneur’s natural energy and the "proven" frameworks they are trying to force themselves to follow. In this conversation, Sunita Kumar explains why she views herself as a Business Alchemist rather than a traditional strategist, using Human Design like a surgeon uses an X ray to diagnose exactly where a business owner is spinning their wheels. We explore the vital difference between working in your design versus fighting against it, especially for "sacral beings" who face immediate burnout when their battery runs dry. Sunita shares how she helps women navigate the identity shift from healer or practitioner to true CEO, and why the "language that lands" can change your business frequency in a single hour. Inside This Episode The X Ray of Business: Using Human Design as a precise diagnostic tool rather than a generic personality test Identity Evolution: Why holding onto the "old version" of yourself as a healer or employee acts as a ceiling for your growth The Money Channel: Understanding that some people are energetically designed to handle the "numbers" while others need to leverage their team for different strengths Language and Frequency: How hearing the truth about your design can permanently shift your nervous system and your sales results The 5/1 and 3/6 Dynamic: A deep dive into how different profile lines like the researcher or the experimenter interact in business partnerships Unemployable by Design: Why understanding your unique wiring makes you immune to the "noise" of hustle culture and generic marketing tactics The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Eliminate the decision "shoulds." Most mental clutter comes from an unwillingness to make a decision and stick to it. Practice making firm decisions without the secondary layer of guilt or second guessing. BODY: Use heat for energetic release. Incorporate saunas or hot baths into your routine to physically release hormones and heavy metals. Letting your body literally "sweat out" the day is a powerful way to clear stagnant energy. SOUL: Evict the "Skeleton" Identity. Identify the old version of yourself that you are still trying to please or protect. Recognize that this identity is a literal skeleton in your closet that needs to be donated to Goodwill so you can step into your current chapter. HOME: Create a Salt Ritual. Use the ancient practice of putting salt down on your carpets before vacuuming to energetically clear your space. Transforming your cleaning routine into a ritual helps you treat your home as a sanctuary rather than a chore. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH SUNITA: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsunitakumar https://substack.com/@iamsunitakumar https://linktr.ee/iamsunitakumar

    1 hr

  4. May 25

    055 The High Cost of Over-Adapting with Christa Sutton

    We often mistake developed skill sets for natural talents, but using the wrong part of your brain can actually deplete your mental energy by an additional 10 percent. In this conversation, we dive into the science of the innate brain lead and why your survival skills might be the very thing causing your chronic burnout. Christa Sutton shares her own journey of discovering in her 50s that she had spent decades operating out of a left brain lead that was actually a survival mechanism rather than her natural state. We discuss the four quadrants of the brain, the high cost of cross brain activity, and why rest is a restorative necessity rather than a lazy luxury. Inside This Episode The Innate Brain Lead: Understanding the ground zero of your brain wiring before society and survival forced you to adapt The Carnival Metaphor: A brilliant visual for why some tasks cost you a penny in energy while others cost you 75 cents and a headache The Over Adapting Trap: Why getting good at something you hate is a one way ticket to chronic exhaustion Redefining Rest: Moving past the guilt of doing nothing and understanding that rest is built into our biology for restoration The Multitasking Myth: Why trying to do everything at once is like trying to race three cars to the finish line simultaneously The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Perform the Awareness Experiment. For one day, carry a small notebook and record exactly what you were doing immediately before you felt energized versus depleted. Identifying these patterns allows you to stop the mental drain of over adapting to roles that do not fit. BODY: Prioritize non negotiable sleep. Focus on achieving quality REM and deep restorative sleep as your physical foundation. Without proper rest, your brain cannot effectively signal your body to function, leaving you in a permanent state of physiological exhaustion. SOUL: Give yourself genuine grace. We are often experts at extending kindness to others while remaining incredibly hard on ourselves. Practice loving exactly where you are in this moment without judgment, allowing your soul the space to breathe and align with your natural frequency. HOME: Identify your closed drawer triggers. Pay close attention to the specific areas or drawers in your home that you refuse to look at or habitually skip over. Acknowledge the emotional weight those spaces hold and use that awareness to start decluttering the hidden stress in your sanctuary. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH CHRISTA: https://www.facebook.com/@christasuttoncoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/christasuttoncoach/ Burnout Barometer Quiz http://burnoutbarometerquiz.com/

    52 min

  5. May 18

    054 The Emotional Weight of Fast Fashion with Lucielle Salomon

    Have you ever opened a closet full of clothes and felt like you had absolutely nothing to wear? Lucielle Salomon, fashion editor and founder of the on-demand brand ARIMMA, joins the podcast to explain why our wardrobes often feel like a "Pandora's box" of past identities. We discuss the transition from impulsive consumerism to a values-first approach to style, focusing on high-vibration natural materials and the beauty of owning less. Lucielle shares her journey from fashion journalism to building a sustainable brand rooted in environmental responsibility. We dive into the emotional weight of holding onto clothes from "past versions" of ourselves and how to build a timeless capsule that actually serves your current lifestyle. Whether you are navigating a shift in your career or the identity change of motherhood, Lucielle provides a roadmap for dressing with intention and soul. In This Episode: The Identity Shift: Why we hold onto corporate suits or high heels from a life we no longer lead, and how that "clutter" drains our mental energy every morning. The High-Vibe Closet: The energetic difference between wearing synthetic polyesters versus natural fibers like linen and silk. On-Demand Manufacturing: How the ARIMMA model eliminates warehouse waste by only crafting pieces once they are ordered. The "Carry-On" Strategy: Lucielle’s expert tips for mixing and matching a handful of staples to create weeks' worth of outfits. Redefining Success: Shifting away from "buy to buy" consumerism and moving toward a curated, durable wardrobe that reflects your values. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Practice environmental mindfulness when shopping. Before you buy, ask questions about a brand's sustainability practices and intentionally support companies that align with your values. A clean, organized space creates a lighter mental wavelength. BODY: Prioritize comfort and natural materials. Move away from synthetic fabrics like nylon and acrylic and choose cotton, silk, or linen. Not only do they feel better on your skin, but they also last longer and support better physiological regulation. SOUL: Align your purchases with your values. The name ARIMMA comes from the ancient Basque word for "soul." Treat your wardrobe as a personal reflection of your internal self, ensuring every piece you own feels in alignment with who you are today. HOME: Be the gatekeeper of your sanctuary. Avoid the "bulk buy" mentality and be intentional about every item you bring through the door. By treating your home as a sanctuary, you reduce the visual and emotional noise of clutter. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH LUCIELLE https://www.instagram.com/luciellesalomon/ https://arimma.com/

    37 min

  6. May 11

    053 Tap, Heal, Transform through EFT Tapping with Marilu Wren

    If you have ever found yourself reacting to a situation before your brain even has a chance to catch up, this episode is a must-listen. Marilu Wren, an "Energyologist" and EFT expert, joins the podcast to explain why our bodies store stories that our minds can’t always articulate. From her experience navigating chronic family illness and entrepreneurship burnout, Marilu dives into how we can use "bottom-up" therapies to soothe a dysregulated nervous system and rewrite the neural pathways of fear. We explore why your "protector part" might be flooding you with pain or anxiety to keep you safe and how simple somatic techniques can shift you from survival mode back into flow. Whether it is inherited ancestral trauma or the "modern tigers" of everyday stress, Marilu shows us how to ground ourselves and find safety in the right here, right now. In This Episode: Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Therapy: Why talking about a problem isn't always enough to shift it if the trauma is stored in the body's connective tissue. The "Modern Tigers": Identifying the everyday stressors—from WhatsApp pings to school runs—that keep our bodies in a permanent state of fight or flight. The Science of Tapping: How kinetic action on meridian endings sends a direct signal to the amygdala to shut down the stress response. Epigenetics and Inherited Fear: The fascinating reality of how we carry the stories and anxieties of our ancestors in our DNA. The Power of the Pause: Moving from a "yang" identity of constant doing into the "yin" energy of receiving and being. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Acknowledge your protector parts. Instead of fighting the anxiety or the "freeze" response, thank that part of you for trying to keep you safe. Have a conscious conversation with yourself to confirm that you are no longer in immediate danger. BODY: Use the power of the exhale. When you are in fight or flight, your breathing becomes shallow. Practice inhaling for a count of 4 and exhaling for a count of 6 to speak directly to your vagus nerve and reset your nervous system. SOUL: Connect to something greater through meditation. Whether you call it the universe, divine source, or mother earth, lean into the belief that you are held and supported. It is the ultimate antidote to the loneliness of dark times. HOME: Clear the energetic clutter. Old energies from arguments, heavy media, or stressful days can linger in a room. Use sound, vibe music, or fresh air by opening all the windows to reset the frequency of your living space. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH MARILU: https://www.facebook.com/mariluwrenenergeologist https://www.instagram.com/marilu.wren/ www.mariluwren.com "How to Tap Guide" Sign up link:  subscribepage.io/SN8VvJ FREE (no sign up) Grounding Meditation:  https://youtu.be/GI7aeMjBExU

    1h 2m

  7. May 4

    052 Taking Back Control Through Forgiveness with Dr. Rhonda James Woodlard

    In this powerful episode, we are joined by Dr. Rhonda James Woolard, a life coach and co-author of A Catalyst Change. Dr. Rhonda shares her deeply personal journey of healing from sexual abuse and the dual process of forgiving her perpetrator and, more importantly, herself. We discuss the heavy "metaphorical weight" that trauma places on the body and how "facing the truth" is the first step in taking back the driver's seat of your life. Whether you are navigating the fog of grief or the shame of a past situation, Dr. Rhonda provides a compassionate roadmap for releasing the guilt that isn't yours to carry. We explore her signature FORGIVE framework and why healing is a lifelong, non-linear process that requires radical self-grace. In This Episode: The Weight of Secrets: How carrying a 40-year secret impacted Dr. Rhonda's mental and physical health and the "unburdening" that happened once she spoke her truth. Forgiving the Perpetrator vs. Forgiving Yourself: Why forgiving others is often easier than releasing the shame and guilt we project onto ourselves. The FORGIVE Framework: A step-by-step guide to healing: Face the Truth Open Your Heart to Healing Release the Weight Grow Through Grace Identify the Impact/Reclaim Identity Voice Your Freedom Embrace the New You The Physical Manifestation of Trauma: The connection between unreleased emotions and physical ailments like high blood pressure, metabolism issues, and weight. Handling Triggers: Understanding that "bad days" are not a sign of failure, but a part of the lifelong journey of healing. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Acknowledge that you are not what happened to you. Give yourself permission to seek professional help through therapy because it is a sign of strength and not weakness. BODY: Move the energy through physical exercise. Whether it is a full workout or simple chair exercises, shifting your physiology helps release the tension stored in your cells. SOUL: Engage in spiritual maintenance through prayer, meditation, or dance. Find a practice that connects you to your purpose and reminds you that you are here for a reason. HOME: Create a physical safe space within your house. Designate an area where you feel completely secure, allowing your nervous system to fully decompress. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH DR. RHONDA: https://yourtimetoheal.net/ https://www.rjwguidingservices.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rhondajameswoolard/ https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.jameswoolard/

    38 min

  8. Apr 27

    051 The Real Reason Strategy Never Sticks for Mompreneurs with Ayla den Hartog

    If you have ever felt like you are failing at time management or that traditional business strategies just don't stick, this conversation is for you. Ayla den Hartog joins the podcast to talk about why mompreneurs need to stop forcing themselves into boxes that weren't built for them. From her 500-year-old château in France, Ayla coaches women to stop the uphill battle of business by understanding their unique patterns, energy, and direction. We dive into the reality of the mental load, the "curse" of the entrepreneurial brain, and how to finally build a business that coexists with motherhood instead of competing with it. In This Episode, We Explore: The "Brain Farts" List: Why your brain is a processing unit, not a storage unit, and how to park ideas so you can stay present with your kids. Parkinson’s Law for Moms: Understanding why tasks expand to fill the time we give them and how to work with a "splintered" schedule. The Power of a Time Audit: Using reflection instead of judgment to see where your energy is actually going. Menstrual Cycle Syncing: How to align your business tasks with your physical phases so you stop hitting a wall during your luteal phase. The "Red and Green" Boundary: Practical tips for setting physical boundaries with younger children when you need to focus. The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts MIND: Stop carrying around the "cultural clutter" of who you were told to be. If a business strategy feels like an uphill battle, it is a signal that you are fighting your natural wiring. Acknowledge that the "shoulds" of your youth or hometown no longer serve you and give yourself permission to dump the old identity. BODY: Honor the impact your physiology has on your productivity. We spend 99% of our time in our heads, but your body is the vessel that keeps your brain running. Pay attention to the physical signals of fatigue or pain, like a "screaming" toe or heavy limbs, and respect your body's need for rest before your system forces a shutdown. SOUL: Start believing in everything until you find what sticks. Use tools like Human Design or astrology to understand your internal energy blueprint and your soul contracts. When you lean into how you were actually designed to move through the world, you stop looking for external validation and start trusting your own intuition. HOME: Ditch the museum mentality. Your home is a space to be lived in with your family, not a high-pressure exhibit of perfection. If you are in your focused work hours, do not waste that energy on the laundry or the dishes. Communicate clear boundaries, like a red and green sign on the door, so your home supports your business instead of competing with it. MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH AYLA: https://www.facebook.com/ayladenhartog https://www.instagram.com/ayladenhartog/ https://female-entrepreneurs.com Feel Like the CEO of Your Life: https://female-entrepreneurs.com/wtf

    53 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
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Heather Clark
  • Show Website
    Declutter for CHANGE

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