Declutter for CHANGE

049 Rewiring Your Brain for Sustainable Weight Loss with Lisa Goldberg

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the pantry at 9:00 PM asking, "What can I eat?" even though you just finished a full dinner not even 2 hours ago? For many high achievers, the struggle with weight isn't about a lack of nutritional knowledge, it’s about the decades of internal programming and emotional wiring that dictate our relationship with food.In this episode, Heather Clark sits down with Lisa, a clinical nutritionist and weight loss specialist with a master's degree from NYU. Lisa shares her own ten-year journey through the "yo-yo dieting" cycle and explains why weight loss has so much less to do with what’s on your plate and so much more to do with how your brain is wired. We discuss the transition from "dieting" to mindful living, the power of self-belief, and the surprising connection between a cluttered home and a heavy body.Inside This EpisodeThe "Permission" Trap: Why we look to experts for permission to eat when we aren't even hungry, and how to stop negotiating with yourself.Childhood Blueprints: How "clean your plate" mentalities and using dessert as a reward create a subconscious cycle of overfeeding that follows us into adulthood.The Hunger Declaration: Learning to distinguish between "being in the mood for" something and actual physical hunger.Maintenance vs. Loss: Why the fitness industry focuses on the "off" and "on" of dieting, and the mindset shift required to actually maintain a healthy weight for life.The Clutter Connection: Exploring the "level of avoidance" that often links a cluttered environment with physical weight gain.The 4 Pillar Tiny ShiftsMIND: Pay attention to the internal dialogue. Notice what you are saying to yourself right before you eat something you wish you hadn't. The clues to your habits are hidden in your self-talk.BODY: Reacquaint yourself with your physical hunger signals. Before reaching for a snack, ask: "Am I physically hungry, or is something else driving me to the kitchen?"SOUL: Practice acts of love and kindness toward yourself. When faced with an unhealthy choice, ask: "Am I showing love to my future self by making this choice right now?"HOME: Address the avoidance. Identify a room or a closet you’ve been "pretending" doesn't exist and spend 30 minutes twice a week clearing it. You will feel the lightness in your spirit long before you see it on the scale.MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠CONNECT WITH LISA:https://www.facebook.com/NutritionistLisaGoldberg/https://www.instagram.com/lisagoldbergnutrition/www.lisagoldbergnutrition.comTHE MISSING PIECE TO LASTING WEIGHT LOSS MINI-COURSE:https://minicourse.lisagoldbergnutrition.com

048 Reclaiming Your Identity from Your To-Do List with Katrine Horn

For many high achievers, the answer to every problem is "do more." We’ve been conditioned to believe that our worth is tied to our productivity and that pushing harder is the only way to reach our dreams. But what if the secret to your next big leap isn't in the doing, but in the being?In this episode, Heather Clark welcomes Katrine Horn, a coach based in France who helps women move from survival mode into a state of thriving. Katrine shares her journey from a native Dane being told what she "couldn't" do, to moving to London to play the harp, and eventually building her dream life. We dive deep into why high achievers get stuck in their heads as a protection mechanism and how to safely drop back into the body to find your true desires.Inside This EpisodeThe Identity Trap: Why retirement or reaching a major goal often leads to an identity crisis, and how to shift from valuing what you do to valuing who you are.Intellectualizing vs. Embodying: Why we hide in our intellect to feel in control and how to start naming your feelings to normalize them in your subconscious.The Vertical Descent: Taking a desire from your awareness, through the logic of your mind, and down into the body—and how to handle the "blind panic" your nervous system might throw at you.The 1,352 Ways: Why you don't need a foolproof blueprint to start. You only need the first step, and how that step reveals possibilities you couldn't see before.Modeling the Dream: Why "working yourself to death" for your children's future backfires, and why they will reproduce your state of being rather than your words.The 4 Pillar Tiny ShiftsMIND: Stop sweeping things under the carpet. Awareness is the first step to acceptance. Take those uncomfortable thoughts out, look at them, and stop ignoring the mental clutter that is draining your energy.BODY: Keep it clean. Your body functions best on natural materials. To show up as your best self, reduce the amount of processed food you consume and give your system a chance to function without the extra chemical noise.SOUL: Dust off your dreams. Your desires know the way to your fulfillment. Keep telling yourself, "I will follow my desires," and let them unfold organically rather than trying to force a linear path.HOME: As within, so without. Clutter in your physical environment is often a twin to the clutter in your brain. Tidy up one small area—even if it's just clearing three papers off your desk—to signal to your brain that order is being restored.MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠CONNECT WITH KATRINE:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinehorn-coaching/https://www.facebook.com/katrinehorncoachinghttps://katrinehorn.com/Never Perfect Always Genuine FREEBIE:https://katrinehorn.com/neverperfectalways-genuine/

047 Navigating Mental Grief while Managing Motherhood & A Business with Leslie Wright

Grief isn't just a physical feeling of loss; it is often a "sobbing of the brain" that follows you into your kitchen, your business, and your parenting. In this powerful episode, Heather Clark sits down with event coordinator and author Leslie Marie to discuss the heavy reality of mental grief. Leslie opens up about the sudden loss of her mother and the complex journey of grieving two different versions of the same woman, the mother she loved and the one who struggled with addiction.We explore the "zombie mode" of disassociation, the trap of preserving a "perfect" memory for others at the cost of your own honesty, and how to reclaim your "rights" to feel anger, shame, and eventually, peace. Leslie shares how she transformed her grief into a legacy for her children through creative colouring books and tribute boxes, proving that while you never live without grief, you can learn to live beautifully with it.Inside This EpisodeThe Brain’s Sobbing: Why mental grief often lasts far longer and hits deeper than the physical body's reaction to loss.Grieving the "Wenda" and the "Shirley": Navigating the complicated emotions of losing a parent who struggled with addiction and the guilt of remembering the "not so pretty" stories.Zombie Mode: Recognizing the signs of disassociation—like stirring an empty pot—when you are trying too hard to "keep it cool" for your kids.The Rights of the Griever: Reclaiming your right to memorialize your loved one on your own terms, even if that means being honest about the hard parts.The Shrine vs. The Sanctuary: How physical reminders (like having 600 photos) can sometimes stall your healing, and how to declutter your space to allow for growth.The 4 Pillar Tiny ShiftsMIND: Put belief behind your affirmations. Use them to "hush" the unkind voices in your head. Remind your mind of the truth: "I am safe," "I am cared for," and "This loss was not my fault."BODY: Give yourself a "Body Hug." In moments of overwhelm, literally wrap your arms around yourself. Don't underestimate the power of self-soothing through hot showers, self-care, and physical touch when you feel "unrooted."SOUL: Find a "past the mask" person. Surround yourself with people who see through your faking and will go to war with your soul about the truth. Give your soul permission for it to be "okay to not be okay."HOME: Declutter the "Shrine." If your home has become a constant memorial that stalls your productivity, try removing one reminder a day. You aren't deleting the memory; you are simply moving it from your "eyesight" to your "heart space" so you can function again.MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠CONNECT WITH LESLIE:https://www.facebook.com/LeslieWrightPartiez/https://www.linkedin.com/in/partiezbyleslie/Payhip.com/PBLEstore$100 Days Tip Sheethttps://payhip.com/b/I0FT

046 The Human Design Guide to Alignment with Julieta Duvall

Are you tired of being shamed for having "too many irons in the fire"? Or perhaps you’re wondering why you know exactly what to do, yet your body simply refuses to move? In this episode, Heather Clark sits down with Human Design expert Julieta Duvall to explore how this "mystical yet practical" system can serve as a roadmap for decluttering your life and your expectations.Julieta shares her journey from "homeschool burnout" to discovering her type as a Manifesting Generator, and how understanding her design (and the designs of her family) gave her a kinder lens through which to see her own "weaknesses" as strengths. We dive into the five types, the importance of decision making authorities, and why "slowing down" is actually the secret to moving faster in alignment.Inside This EpisodeThe Permission Slip: How Human Design validates your "multi-passionate" energy and releases the guilt of not finishing everything you start.The Five Types: A high-level breakdown of Generators, Manifesting Generators, Manifestors, Projectors, and Reflectors.Family Dynamics: Using "Penta" energy to understand why you feel different when you move out of your parents' house or how you "amplify" your children's emotions.The "3" and "5" Profile: Heather and Julieta discuss the "Trial and Error" line and the "Projection Field"—and how they shape your life's work.Practical Experimentation: Why Human Design isn't a set of rules, but a tool in your "backpack of life" to help you operate on your own terms.The 4 Pillar Tiny ShiftsMIND: It is okay to say "no." When your mind starts with the "shoulds," practice shutting down the noise. If your gut or your emotional wave isn't a "yes," give yourself permission to walk away.BODY: Drop into the "now." Slow down enough to feel the blood circulating in your veins and the sensation in your joints. Your body knows where you need to go before your mind does.SOUL: The Inner Child Ritual. Place a photo of your younger self where you can see it daily. Let that child remind you of your inherent worthiness, separate from your achievements or "straight-A" status.HOME: Create a "Release Corner." Designate one small space or corner in your home that is exclusively yours. Use it as a sanctuary to release everyone else's energy and return to your own frequency.MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠CONNECT WITH JULIETA:https://www.facebook.com/julieta.duvallhttps://www.youtube.com/@theunschoolinglifestylehttps://www.theunschoolinglifestyle.comHuman Design cheat sheets:https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1645203/171968772042655719/shareMentioned in The Show:Genetic Matrix affiliate linkHDGenius is Erin's communityHD School is with Katie IrvineHuman Design Hypnotherapy with Tresa Rivera

045 Energetic Space Clearing with Lais Stephan

What if the "clutter" in your home isn't just physical, but energetic? In this fascinating episode, Heather Clark sits down with nomadic space clearing expert Lais Stephan. Lais shares her journey from the corporate world in Switzerland to a life-altering encounter with a poltergeist in Thailand that opened her eyes to the invisible realms.We explore how spirits, trauma imprints, and even mother earth's "lay lines" can affect the way you feel, sleep, and breathe in your own home. Lais explains that energetic decluttering isn't about fear, it is about compassion, closure, and clearing the path for love to flow. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, this conversation will change the way you look at the "energy" of the rooms you live in.Inside This EpisodeThe Thailand Turning Point: How a creepy male voice and flying books launched Lais’s career into space clearing.Earthbound Ancestors: Why some spirits stay behind out of worry or unfinished business, and how to help them cross over.The Spirit Highway: Understanding "vortices" and lay lines, mother earth’s veins, and how they can disrupt your sleep and groundedness.Objects with Attachment: The humbling story of a vintage gramophone and a spirit who wasn't ready to let go of his most prized possession.Virtual Clearing: How Lais uses "remote viewing" to detect and clear energies in homes across the world without ever stepping through the front door.The 4 Pillar Tiny ShiftsMIND: Practice shielding. If you are sensitive to the energy of others or your environment, visualize a protective shield around your energy field to prevent drainage.BODY: Deep Grounding. Use the frequency of mother earth to reset your physical nervous system. Visualize roots growing from your feet into the earth to anchor your physical self.SOUL: Connect with ancestral love. Understand that there is a massive amount of support in the invisible realms. You can call on the guidance of those who have passed to feel supported in your daily life.HOME: Clear the energy. Use sound frequencies (like bells or bowls) or specific crystals like Black Tourmaline to repel negative energy and create a "frequency fence" around your living space.MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH LAIS:IG: https://www.instagram.com/lais_thehousewhispererFB: https://www.facebook.com/Laisstephan1https://spaceclearingacademy.com/Reset your space:https://spaceclearingacademy.com/homereset