Ep 159: How to Avoid Being the Evil Stepmother When Decluttering with Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri
Did you know an estimated 42% of adults have a step-relationship of some kind - and it’s becoming more prevalent in our communities. Yet, so much of the guidance aimed at parents and families is filtered through a "first family" lens.
I am totally guilty of this!
And I understand that this leaves a massive segment of the population under-equipped to navigate an additional layer of complexity to everyday household challenges.
So on this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, we are chatting all things decluttering with a step family perspective. But, even if you are in a “first family”, there's a ton of helpful info so don't skip it.
And while I don't have direct experience decluttering in a step-household, thankfully, my expert this week does and she is here to help us out.
Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach living in the Twin Cities, Minnesota with her husband and two stepsons.
Blending the science of psychology and the art of stepmom-ing, Michaela helps women in this unique role to create a stepmom identity that's all their own – so they can worry less, shift their energy to whatever lights them up, and start having way more fun!
Through her work, she’s witnessed firsthand the stress and anxiety caused by managing clutter in a stepfamily environment. And in her own 10+ years as a stepmom, she said she knows all too well how surprising and sensitive decluttering decisions and conversations can be.
It is a great conversation and Michaela was so wonderful to chat with. You are in for a treat of a conversation about thoughtful decluttering as a stepmom.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
- Why decluttering as a step family is so complex
- Ideas for decluttering that do not involve getting rid of things
- How to defuse these emotionally charged conversations around stuff
- Why we need to be more curious when decluttering
- Michaela’s humbling decluttering story
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- Check out Michaela’s resources at https://www.theanxiousstepmom.com/wannabe
- Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
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