How To Break Up With Your Stuff

Amy Elizabeth Prior

Decluttering, identity, cultural rebellion and outrageously unapologetic standards. How to Break Up With Your Stuff is the podcast for women who are sick of feeling held back by clutter, chaos, outdated identities and lives that no longer fit. Every week we explore what really happens when you stop rearranging the symptoms and start changing the woman underneath them. Expect straight-talking conversations, practical tools, identity shifts, manifestation, environment design, behavioural psychology, occasional ADHD tangents and the kind of uncomfortable truths that make you sit up and think, “Oh. That might actually be me.”

  1. Aug 7

    #46 You're not overwhelmed by your life. You're overwhelmed by your brain.

    Amy shares a revelation she's had this week about presence, and why it's changed everything from her energy levels to her self-care. She also gets into the science of what a cluttered home is doing to your brain (and your cortisol) without you even realising it, and why sorting your environment is one of the most effective nervous system regulation tools you have. Links mentioned: Break Up With Your Stuff Round 2 waitlist: https://amyelizabethprior.myflodesk.com/breakupwithyourstuffinfowl  Ancient + Brave Electrolytes: http://go.shopmy.us/p-70599183 Ladder (home workouts app): joinladder.com Research mentioned: Killingsworth & Gilbert (2010), Harvard — "A Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind," Science — 47% of waking hours spent mind-wandering McMains & Kastner (2011), Princeton — visual cortex competition; how clutter competes for neural processing Arnold et al. (2012), UCLA — Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century — cortisol levels and cluttered home environments Wilson & Kelling (1982) — the broken windows effect Baumeister et al. (1998) — ego depletion and decision fatigue Free resources 🎁 Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide https://amyelizabethprior.com/sentimental-clutter/ Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? This one's comprehensive, and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt Guide https://amyelizabethprior.myflodesk.com/movingitonwithoutguilt Work with Amy 🚀👉🏼 https://amyelizabethprior.com/coaching Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you):👉🏼 https://proorganiseracademy.com

    #46 You're not overwhelmed by your life. You're overwhelmed by your brain.
  2. Jul 24

    #44 How to Find Time to Declutter When You Honestly Feel Like You Don't Have Any

    Amy shares practical strategies to declutter your home and reclaim your time, emphasizing mindset shifts and small, consistent actions. Perfect for busy women looking to create a more organized, stress-free environment. What you'll learn in this episode: -Time and energy audit for decluttering -Mindset shifts around outsourcing and cleaning -The compound effect of small decluttering actions -How environment impacts mental health and productivity -Practical tips for quick wins in decluttering Key Takeaways: -Even 10-15 minutes of decluttering can create significant progress. -Outsourcing cleaning and ironing saves time and mental energy. -Changing beliefs about money and outsourcing is crucial for progress. -Small, consistent actions compound into major life improvements. -Decluttering reduces stress, saves money, and increases capacity. Free resources 🎁 Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? https://amyelizabethprior.com/sentimental-clutter/ This one's comprehensive, and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt Guide https://amyelizabethprior.myflodesk.com/movingitonwithoutguilt Work with Amy 🚀 👉🏼 https://amyelizabethprior.com/coaching Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 https://proorganiseracademy.com Find Amy online 📱 Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior If this one was for you, subscribe, there's a lot more where that came from. And if you loved it, a 5★ rating and review means the world and helps more women find the show. 🙌🏼

    #44 How to Find Time to Declutter When You Honestly Feel Like You Don't Have Any
  3. Jul 17

    #43 I've Never Liked Red

    Amy has never really liked the colour red. So why has she just built her entire personal brand around it? In this relaunch episode, her first since January, she shares what's really been going on behind the scenes: the burnout she never thought would happen, the lessons learned from saying yes when she should have said no, and what all of it taught her about self-trust. Plus why it has everything to do with the clutter you've been putting off. Links mentioned 👇🏼 • New website: https://amyelizabethprior.com • The Edit: https://amyelizabethprior.com/the-edit-private-decluttering-consultation/ • Life Upgrade Audit: £77 summer offer (normally £111 + 3 months BUWYS community): https://amyelizabethprior.com/the-life-upgrade-audit/ • Break Up With Your Stuff: https://amyelizabethprior.myflodesk.com/breakupwithyourstuffinfowl Free resources: Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? https://amyelizabethprior.myflodesk.com/sentimentalclutter This one's comprehensive, and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt Guide https://amyelizabethprior.myflodesk.com/movingitonwithoutguilt Work with Amy: 👉🏼 https://amyelizabethprior.com/coaching Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 https://proorganiseracademy.com Find Amy online: Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior If this one was for you, subscribe, there's a lot more where that came from. And if you loved it, a 5★ rating and review means the world and helps more women find the show. 🙌🏼

    #43 I've Never Liked Red
  4. Jan 7

    #42 Why You Never Stick to New Year’s Goals; And What to Do Instead

    This episode of How To Break Up With Your Stuff goes far beyond “new year, new you” cringefest, because the real reason goals fall apart is not laziness or lack of discipline. Amy cuts to the psychological heart of why January feels like Groundhog Day: the change never starts with who you’re becoming. Instead of shallow resolutions and over‑pressured to‑do lists, this episode reveals how your self‑concept and your environment work together… or against you. Amy explains the real reason most goals fail, how your home reflects your identity, and why mindset shifts are the first step to lasting change. Featuring a transformational scripting tool Amy uses with clients, this episode reframes January from to‑do list to identity upgrade. In this episode you’ll learn: The real psychology behind why New Year’s goals collapse How clutter and self‑concept are deeply connected Why behavioural goals fail without identity work How clarity changes behaviour without force Free resources: Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? This one's comprehensive and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt Work with Amy: 👉🏼 amyelizabethprior.com/coaching Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 proorganiseracademy.com Find Amy online: Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior   If this one was for you, subscribe! There's a lot more where that came from. And if you loved it, a 5★ rating and review means the world and helps more women find the show. 🙌🏼

    #42 Why You Never Stick to New Year’s Goals; And What to Do Instead
  5. 11/26/2025

    #41 Black Friday Guilt, Sneaky Price Hikes & Avoiding Gifting Clutter

    You don’t need more deals; you need more calm. This week’s episode of How to Break Up With Your Stuff is your no-fluff, anti-chaos guide to navigating Black Friday without ending up with a house (and head) full of clutter. Between endless flash sales and the UK Budget adding even more financial pressure, it’s no wonder everyone feels a bit feral this week. But let’s get real: emotional spending, guilt gifting, and panic baskets are costing you more than money; they’re draining your energy, your clarity, and your peace. In this episode, I’m diving into: Why Black Friday guilt is a real thing The sneaky price-hike tricks brands like Amazon use (yep, even before the “discounts”) How to tell the difference between intentional shopping and chaos shopping Gifting without guilt or clutter Why shopping small might mean skipping the discount — and why that’s ok The exact way I create a Black Friday shopping list that works The emotional clutter behind buying more “just in case” and what to do instead  This one is basically your Black Friday detox. A mindset reset before your inbox explodes.   Free resources: Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? This one's comprehensive and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt Work with Amy: 👉🏼 amyelizabethprior.com/coaching Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 proorganiseracademy.com Find Amy online: Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior If this one was for you, subscribe! There's a lot more where that came from. And if you loved it, a 5★ rating and review means the world and helps more women find the show. 🙌🏼

    #41 Black Friday Guilt, Sneaky Price Hikes & Avoiding Gifting Clutter
  6. 11/19/2025

    #40 Big house dreams? Rachel Reeves says no...

    This week, I’m unpacking why that ‘dream home’ narrative we've all been sold might actually be wrecking your nervous system. Between rising living costs, the upcoming UK budget, and Rachel Reeves throwing shade on big property perks, now’s the time to rethink the “more is better” mindset. I'm sharing my own experience of decluttering and selling my four-bed family home, moving in with my mum, and buying a small home as a single mum—and why, against all expectations, I’m genuinely buzzing about it. We’ve been taught to believe that growing up means levelling up into bigger houses, more rooms, more stuff. But bigger doesn’t always mean better. And that pressure? It’s costing you time, peace, and let’s be honest—probably a whole Saturday morning in the garden you didn’t want. Plus, I’m spilling the real tea on how you could save thousands by investing in proper storage and systems, rather than an extension or a move. Your square footage isn’t the problem—your clutter is. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why “dream home” culture is messing with your head How Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget might affect your housing choices What my move from big house to small home is teaching me Why proper storage beats a pricey extension The real cost of keeping stuff you don’t use What to do instead of just moving to “fix” your life My favourite mindset shift for this season of life Mentioned in this episode: Let’s Buy A Home Podcast Guest Speaking Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/uk/podcast/declutter-your-home-declutter-your-mind-toxic-beliefs/id1812996218?i=1000737046036  Guest Speaking at The Home Life and You Show at London Excel: Speaker profile: https://www.homelifeandyou.com/speakers-and-contributors/amy-prior Free resources: Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? This one's comprehensive and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt Work with Amy: 👉🏼 amyelizabethprior.com/coaching Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 proorganiseracademy.com Find Amy online: Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior   If this one was for you, subscribe! There's a lot more where that came from. And if you loved it, a 5★ rating and review means the world and helps more women find the show. 🙌🏼

    #40 Big house dreams? Rachel Reeves says no...
  7. 08/20/2025

    #39 How to Declutter, Downsize & Plan Your Move Like a Pro Organiser | Jo Jacob, Benella Home Organisation

    If the thought of moving house makes you want to lie in bed with the covers over your head, you’re not alone. Downsizing, decluttering and packing up years of life is not just a logistical nightmare. It’s emotional. It’s overwhelming. … and it can be absolute carnage if you don’t have a plan.That’s why I sat down with the fabulous Jo Jacob, Professional Organiser and founder of Benella Home Organisation. Jo’s moved countless families (and herself) through every kind of transition you can imagine: downsizing, retirement, bereavement, you name it. She’s got ten years of professional experience plus her own very real stories of navigating a massive downsize, dealing with sentimental clutter, and even finding… wait for it… an elephant tusk and a skeleton in a client’s attic.We’re also diving into:✨ How to deal with sentimental items without drowning in guilt or storage boxes✨ The one thing you must do before getting removal quotes ✨ How to plan your kitchen before you’ve even got the keys✨ A genius trick for keeping your children’s height markings when you move ✨ The emotional side of leaving a family home and how to actually make peace with it Connect with Jo:Website: https://www.benella.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benella_home_organisation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benellahomeorganisationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenellaHomeOrganisation Check out Jo’s Home Moving Bundle for practical checklists, removal surveys, and a full moving plan: https://www.benella.co.uk/product-page/moving-home-planner-bundle   Free resources: Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? This one's comprehensive and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt Work with Amy: 👉🏼 amyelizabethprior.com/coaching Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 proorganiseracademy.com Find Amy online: Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior If this one was for you, subscribe! There's a lot more where that came from. And if you loved it, a 5★ rating and review means the world and helps more women find the show. 🙌🏼

    #39 How to Declutter, Downsize & Plan Your Move Like a Pro Organiser | Jo Jacob, Benella Home Organisation

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Decluttering, identity, cultural rebellion and outrageously unapologetic standards. How to Break Up With Your Stuff is the podcast for women who are sick of feeling held back by clutter, chaos, outdated identities and lives that no longer fit. Every week we explore what really happens when you stop rearranging the symptoms and start changing the woman underneath them. Expect straight-talking conversations, practical tools, identity shifts, manifestation, environment design, behavioural psychology, occasional ADHD tangents and the kind of uncomfortable truths that make you sit up and think, “Oh. That might actually be me.”

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