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Budget besties, this one’s gonna hit home—literally. We’re joined by the incredible Katy Wells, decluttering expert, podcast host of The Maximize Minimalist, and author of the upcoming book Make Home Your Happy Place. If you’ve ever looked around your house and thought “I cannot deal with this today,” this episode is your reset button. 🙌

We dive deep into:

• The emotional roots of clutter and how it ties to our “stuff story”
• Why traditional decluttering advice falls short (hello, rainbow bins and weekend burnout)
• The powerful connection between your home environment, mental health, and even your spending habits
• Practical ways to declutter without needing a free weekend and a magic wand
• How to involve your partner, kids, and even your shopping triggers in a totally doable way

Katy’s philosophy of holistic decluttering will have you rethinking your relationship with stuff—and how it's all connected to your finances, your energy, and your peace of mind.

✨ Plus, she shares how to set up a “donation station” (game changer), use clutter audits that take less than a minute, and why you don’t have to wait until your kids grow up to feel good in your home.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why clutter is never just about stuff
• How our upbringing, culture, and personal history shape how we manage our homes
• The psychology of “add to cart” and what it has to do with dopamine
• Small daily habits that make a BIG impact (without overhauling your entire weekend)
• Ways clutter and money stress feed into each other—and how to stop the spiral

Katy’s book Make Home Your Happy Place is available for pre-order now and is packed with everything we talked about (and more). It’s not just a book—it’s your companion through the mess, mindset, and magic of creating a home that works for you. 💛

Links & Resources

📚 Pre-order Katy’s book + get the bonuses: https://www.katyjoywells.com

🎧 Listen to The Maximized Minimalist podcast

📸 Follow Katy on IG: @katyjoywells