The Link Between Mental Health and Home Clutter: How Your Space Affects Your Mind

Join us for a conversation with Theresa Russell, the expert Intentional Organizer. In this episode, we'll learn what it means to be an Intentional Organizer and how it can help couples navigate different organization preferences. We also discuss how living space affects our mental health and how to approach the topic with your partner. We dive into the importance of language and semantics when discussing household responsibilities, and explore the emotions of guilt and shame that may arise when it comes to keeping a tidy home. Watch now to gain insight and tips on how to maintain a harmonious and organized household! Don't forget to hit the like button, share with your friends, and subscribe for more insightful conversations. ► Connect with The D Spot: https://linktr.ee/dspotpodcast ► Connect with Host Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT: https://linktr.ee/danamcneil ► Connect with this week's guest | Theresa Russell ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/homegirl.space ► LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/homegirlspace ► Key Moments 00:10 Meet Theresa Russell 00:35 What is an Intentional Organizer? 01:30 Conflict, Couples, and Different Organization Preferences 03:23 How do I Tell My Partner that My Living Space Affects My Mental Health 04:30 We Start Talking About How I Feel Verses You 06:13 The Compromise 07:15 Semantics and Expectations 09:10 Maybe I Am Being A Little Over the Top 10:06 It'e Not Just Dishes 11:11 Guilt and Shame: That's Not How It Was When I Was Younger 13:19 Giving Yourself or Your Partner Permission 15:22 A Conversation About Marie Kondo 17:09 Attaching Memories and Feelings to Items 18:40 Minimalist VS. Maximalist 19:45 How Do I Know If I am A Hoarder? 21:34 Is the Concept of Having Too Much Stuff a Western Culture Thing? 22:27 Do You Need to Help Organizing Your Space? 24:10 Where Can You Find Theresa Russell? #mentalhealth #drdanamcneil #relationships #relationshipsadvice #couplestherapy #marriageandfamily #lmft #cgt #psyd #homeorganization #declutter #organizedhome #cleaningtips #tidyhome #minimalism #mariekondo #konmari #homecleaning #organizationtips #clutterfree #homeimprovement #neatfreak #homeandliving #homeinterior #organizedliving #homegoals #organizedspaces #homestorage Music by Slip.stream - Overu "Together" - https://slip.stream/tracks/7b97d941-c382-4290-9b88-f2c8387eed13