Is Clutter Harming Your Physical Health? [Pt 6 of the Empowering Life Series (Ep 268)]
About the episode
Tired of donation piles taking over your home? In this episode, Deanna reveals her favorite low-effort, high-impact strategy to get clutter out for good—Free Sales! Learn how to set one up, involve your neighbors, and ditch the overwhelm. Say goodbye to stuff (and guilt) without lifting much more than a cardboard sign.
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Clutter can do more than stress you out, it can damage your physical health.
In this eye-opening episode of Wannabe Clutter Free, Deanna continues her Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. series by focusing on Resilience, or how clutter impacts your physical health.
You’ll learn how clutter increases your stress hormones, disrupts healthy habits, and even leads to hidden dangers like mold, pests, and poor air quality. Deanna shares a personal story of returning from a month-long trip to find mold in her closet—and how minimalism saved her time, energy, and sanity.
Plus, she walks you through five practical ways to declutter your home so it actively supports your physical health and wellbeing. Whether it’s making your kitchen easier to cook in or clearing airflow zones to help with allergies, this episode delivers quick wins and long-term relief.
Key Takeaways:
1. Why clutter raises your cortisol levels (and what to do about it)
2. How to avoid tripping hazards and health risks in your home
3. The link between clutter and poor air quality
4. What happened when Deanna came home to mold (and how she fixed it)
5. 5 actionable ways to declutter for better physical health
6. Why a 10-minute daily decluttering habit can do more than a weekend binge
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Personal Updates
01:27 – Clutter’s Impact on Romantic Relationships
01:57 – The Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method Explained
03:14 – Why Clutter Causes Relationship Stress
04:32 – Shocking Stats & Psychological Insights
08:19 – Gender Differences & the Mental Load
14:51 – Creating a Peaceful Bedroom Retreat
18:15 – Establishing a Couple’s Corner
21:19 – Clutter-Free Communication Ritual
24:01 – Final Thoughts and Action Steps
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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