Quick Smart Too much stuff? How to get on top of your clutter
Sep 1, 2025
Rose Kerr, a producer for All In The Mind, dives into the psychology behind our attachment to clutter and its emotional toll. She explores the challenges of letting go, particularly for those experiencing hoarding tendencies. The discussion critiques societal pressures around minimalism and reveals how clutter impacts mental well-being. Rose highlights popular decluttering media and emphasizes identifying personal values to ease the process. With practical strategies and insights, she guides listeners toward finding a sense of freedom in letting go of the unnecessary.
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A Trinket Lover's Home
- Rose Kerr describes herself as favouring clutter and enjoying trinkets around her home.
- She uses items as reminders of loved ones and places she has been.
Objects Signal Who We Are
- Objects represent identity and help signal values to others.
- Letting go can feel like losing part of how you present yourself, so reframe other ways to express identity.
Tidy Homes Carry Moral Weight
- Minimalism is often framed as morally superior in media and social feeds.
- That framing creates pressure and stigma for people who don't or can't maintain a pristine home.