335: How One Unexpected Moment Sparked My New Book (and Why It Matters for You)

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In this special episode, I'm sharing the deeply personal story behind writing my first book—from an unexpected moment in my laundry room where I felt called to write, to the journey of trusting the process through prayer, connection, and even a hurricane. I'm opening up about how God meets us in ordinary moments, why clutter is rarely just about the stuff, and the heart behind my holistic decluttering method that honors your whole self.

What You'll Learn

• The laundry room moment that sparked the idea for this book

• Why "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called" became myguiding principle

• The three pillars of my holistic decluttering method: Root Awareness, Empowered Action, and Sustainable Momentum

• An introduction to the four clutter types: Superficial, Scarcity, Sentimental, and Identity clutter

• Why this book is about freedom—from shame, overwhelm, and unrealistic expectations

• What to expect from bonus December episodes with quick wins for the holiday season

Key Takeaways

1. Your home doesn't have to be perfect to support you—it just has to be good enough to hold you and your family well.

2. Clutter is rarely just about the stuff—it's the stories, emotions, beliefs, and pressures wrapped around it.

3. You can declutter your home over and over, but until you understand yourself, the clutter and overwhelm will keep coming back.

4. Different clutter types need different toolkits—one size does not fit all.

5. We are often met by God in the middle of ordinary life, and callings can show up in spaces where we don't expect.

The Four Clutter Types (From the Book)

• Superficial Clutter: Surface piles that reappear the moment life speeds up

• Scarcity Clutter: "Just in case" items that feel safe but can be suffocating

• Sentimental Clutter: Memory-filled treasures that are hard to let go

• Identity Clutter: Items tied to past, future, or aspirational versions of ourselves

Quotable Moment

"I wasn't failing the solutions. They were failing me. Nothing was wrong with me, and nothing's wrong with you either. You just need a compassionate, real life approach that honors who you are and the life you're living."

— Katy Wells

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Coming Up in December

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