379 The Scary Truth of Why You Can't Let Go

Do you ever find yourself standing in front of a cupboard, unable to part with items you know you don't need?

What if the real barrier to your decluttering success isn't time or energy, but deep-seated fears you've never acknowledged?

Could facing these emotional obstacles be the key to finally creating the organised, peaceful home you've been dreaming of?

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In this Halloween special episode, Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen dive deep into the psychological reasons that keep us trapped in clutter. They'll uncover the most common fears that prevent successful decluttering and share practical strategies to overcome these emotional barriers once and for all.

This isn't your typical organising advice - it's a compassionate exploration of why letting go feels so frightening and how understanding these emotions can transform your entire approach to decluttering. The hosts reveal how fear of waste, regret, and losing precious memories creates invisible chains that keep us stuck, and they'll show you exactly how to break free.

About the Declutter Hub Podcast

We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here!

If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7.

We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place.

Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second.

Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday.

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