Do you ever walk into a messy room and feel instantly anxious—like your brain short-circuits before you’ve even had your coffee? You’re not imagining it. In this eye-opening episode of The Slay At Home Podcast, we’re digging deep into the psychology of clutter—what it’s really doing to your brain, and how even a pile of laundry can feel like a punch to the nervous system.

Whether you're a Type B mom, an overwhelmed homemaker, or someone just so tired of being the only one who sees the mess, this episode is your permission slip to ditch perfection, lower the mental noise, and start fresh—without shame.

Backed by neuroscience and filled with gentle strategies, relatable stories, and real-world tools, we’ll unpack:

• Why clutter spikes stress hormones (hello, cortisol)

• What “visual noise” does to your ability to think clearly

• The real reason decision fatigue is stealing your joy

• How to stop clutter paralysis with one 15-minute habit

• Emotional clutter and why it’s heavier than it looks

• The exact mindset shift that makes tidying feel less like punishment

• Systems that support ADHD, neurodivergent, and Type B brains

If you’re ready to reclaim your space and your sanity—without becoming a minimalist monk or color-coding your cereal—this episode is for you.

• UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives of Families (clutter & cortisol in women)

• Princeton Neuroscience Institute (visual noise reduces focus & pleasure)

• Dr. Roy Baumeister (decision fatigue & productivity loss)

• James Clear (habit formation, cue-based environment design)

✔️ Why your brain freaks out over messy countertops
✔️ How to gently declutter without burnout or shame
✔️ The emotional layers of clutter (grief, guilt, identity)
✔️ Why perfectionism keeps moms stuck
✔️ How to build “good enough” systems that actually work for YOU
✔️ What your clutter might be trying to tell you
✔️ 5 quick ways to calm your nervous system using your space

***Dive Deeper:***

1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together

2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)

3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community