What if the clutter in your home isn’t a personal failure — but a survival response?

For many women, especially survivors of family and domestic violence, clutter goes far deeper than “too much stuff.” It can be rooted in trauma, guilt, fear, and nervous system survival patterns that once helped them cope — but now keep them stuck.

In this deeply compassionate conversation, Rose is joined by decluttering mentor Dorota Kuldo to explore how decluttering can become a powerful tool for healing after trauma. Together, they unpack why traditional decluttering advice often feels overwhelming or unsafe for trauma survivors — and how a gentle, trauma-informed approach can restore a sense of control, agency, and calm.

Dorota explains how clutter is often linked to “good girl conditioning,” emotional attachment, and fear of scarcity, and why pushing through with harsh rules or perfectionism can retraumatise rather than heal. Instead, she shares brain-friendly, nervous-system-aware strategies that allow women to take small, compassionate steps — creating safety without overwhelm.

This episode reframes decluttering as an act of self-protection and self-trust, not discipline. It’s about creating a home that supports healing, freedom, and peace of mind — one gentle decision at a time.

If you’ve ever felt ashamed of your space, frozen by where to begin, or disconnected from your own home, this conversation offers a kinder, more empowering way forward.

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