Declutter Your Chaos - Mindful Minimalism

Hey Guys, Have you ever held on to something you don't need, want, or even particularly like, simply because it's yours? Neuroscience may help explain why. In this episode of Declutter Your Chaos , we're exploring the endowment effect,,,our brain's tendency to assign greater value to things simply because we own them. Inspired by Dr. Emily Falk's New York Times article, The Neuroscience of Declutt...

Hey Guys, What if the biggest thing standing between you and the home you want is the story you've been telling yourself? In this episode of Declutter Your Chaos , we're talking about how our thoughts shape our behavior, why confidence comes from taking action, and how mindfulness helps us move forward even when we don't feel motivated. You'll learn how to stop treating your thoughts as facts, tak...

Hey Guys, In this episode, I'm joined by Cristell Jewell, founder of Rejeweled Gives.  Crystal is knowledgeable,passionate and talented in the world of thrifting.  Here, we talk about thrifting, finding value in what already exists, and giving usable items another life through gifting, donating, and reselling. We also explore how letting go can create space for more intentional living, and how sus...

Hey Friends, The bathroom is one of those places where clutter can pile up—old lotions, half-empty bottles, forgotten samples, gifts we never used, and products we keep simply because they're small enough to tuck away. In this guided episode, we will mindfully declutter the bathroom while practicing something deeper: noticing what's happening inside of us as we make decisions. When you feel rushed...

Hey guys, Online shopping can feel like self-care—but sometimes what we really need is rest, pleasure, autonomy, or a little time that belongs entirely to us. In this episode, I talk about why we buy things that represent the person we want to become, why doing "nothing" can feel harder to justify than scrolling, and how to separate shopping from self-care without guilt or deprivation. I'll also s...

Hey Friends, If you struggle to say no, take on too much, or feel responsible for everyone else, this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with Sheryl Green, a boundaries expert, speaker, and author of You Had Me at "No." We talk about what healthy boundaries actually look like, why people-pleasing can lead to burnout, and how to start protecting your time and energy without feeling guilty. Shery...

Hey guys, In this episode, I share what I'm learning about the connection between ADHD, anxiety, and internal hyperactivity, particularly in women. I also share about people pleasing and the relationship between people pleasing and anxiety. I talk about why ADHD can make seemingly simple things, like starting a decluttering task, so much harder than they appear from the outside. This diagnosis doe...

Hey Friends! In this guided mindful decluttering session, we focus on the extra bedroom—whether it's a guest room, child's room, or catch-all space. You'll choose your where and when, gather a few simple supplies, and then use breath, body, and sensory awareness to help you stay present while sorting and letting go. We'll also use a simple question to guide decisions: What actually participates in...

Hi Friends, In this episode, I talk with author of the beautiful book, Perfect Unfolding , Kristy Halvorsen.  Kristy is a former firefighter and engineer, who traded her dream home and career for the freedom of the open road.  After leaving her career, Kristy downsized into a 25-year-old Airstream named Coddi and began traveling full-time, learning firsthand how having less can create more freedom...

Hi Friends! What if the clutter, the marriage, the job, or whatever you keep trying to fix, isn't actually the thing making you unhappy? In this episode, I share how divorce completely changed what I thought I knew about happiness, family, and letting go. We'll talk about why we give external things so much power over how we feel, how to stop taking responsibility for other people's emotions, and...

Hi Friends!  What if the clutter in different areas of your home could tell you something about what's happening internally? In this episode, I'm joined by Bonnie Lippincott, biomedical engineer, author, entrepreneur, Reiki practitioner, mom of two, and host of the This Magic Life podcast. Bonnie brings together two worlds we don't often hear discussed in the same conversation: science and energy....

Hi Friends! In this episode, I'm joined by Tyler Moore, known on Instagram as Tidy Dad, and author of his new book, Tidy Up Your Life, Rethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most. Tyler shares how feeling overwhelmed by both physical and emotional clutter led him to rethink what it really means to have a tidy home. We explore how our homes reflect what we value, how...

Hi Friends! Press play, head to your bedroom, and declutter with me. In this guided session, I'll walk you through my method, which is a mindful approach that turns decluttering into a moving meditation. We'll arrive in the space, connect with the deeper meaning behind what we're doing, breathe, explore the clutter without judgment, and then notice what becomes possible when we create a little mor...

Hi Friends! What if joy isn't something you find—but something you practice? In this episode, I sit down with Jen Gomez to talk about creating more joy, moving through fear and anxiety, letting go of control, and finding meaning beyond achievement. We explore how simple practices can help us shift our internal state, why giving can feel so powerful, and how the difficult chapters of our lives can...

Hey Guys, This is a raw episode that will help you connect to a deeper sense of worthiness. Which will help you find more ease in letting go.   This episode is about coming home to yourself. Not through buying more. The answers you're looking for aren't outside of you - they're within you. I also share my honest experience with getting being on Instagram, how easy it is to lose yourself in compari...

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP . Hi Friends, I've been going live on Instagram every morning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific, and today we talked about how clutter is preventing you from living your best life. Our souls are wired for growth. We aren't meant to wake up, go to work, come home, manage piles of stuff, and repeat the same day over and over. We're meant to explore, create, connect, and l...

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP . Hi Friends, Today's episode is a conversation with one of my clients. She shares her journey of living with clutter, constantly putting herself last, and how decluttering became about so much more than clearing her home, it became a path back to herself. Her honesty, kindness, and generosity shine through every minute of this conversation, and I think you...

Hey Friends!  Why is it so much easier to hold onto an old coffee mug than to make room for peace? There's actually a fascinating psychological reason. In this episode, I'm going to guide you to peace, not stuff. I hope this helps you! XO, Amber Here's the COURSE I talk about in the episode. Here's the GROUP I talk about in the episode. Here's my INSTAGRAM if you want friendly reminders to make sp...

Hey Friends! In this episode, I'm joined by Sue Yerou , a personal stylist, and Erika Carlucci , an interior designer, for a conversation about how our clothing, our homes, and our identities are all connected. In this episode we talk about how to create small changes to improve your home and wardrobe, as well as what to avoid. Hope you enjoy! XO, Amber Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here: ...

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:   Inner Circle Friends, What if freedom isn't about having a perfectly organized home, but about no longer putting yourself on hold? In this episode, Amber explores decluttering through the lens of neuroscience, behavioral science, mindfulness, and wisdom traditions. Learn how awareness, self-compassion, and one intentional breath can shift your mindset,...

You are going to LOVE this episode.  Time management expert Anna D. Kornick is here, and what she shares in this episode  is time management gold. She talks all about how to prioritize what's important and how to make sure those things actually get done!  In this episode, Anna mentions the quiz that answers this question:  What's holding you back from spending time on what matters most?  Take the...

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:   Inner Circle Hey Friends, What if your wardrobe could make it easier to become the person you're already trying to be? In this final episode of the Summer Wardrobe Series, we're decluttering together, but with a different approach. Instead of focusing on what to get rid of, you'll learn how to use your wardrobe to support the life you're building. Throu...

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:  Inner Circle Hey Friends, What if you decluttered based on who you wanted to be instead of who you were leaving behind?  In today's episode we do just that.  Listen to today's episode if you are looking for some guidance toward letting go items in your wardrobe, or if you just want a refreshing place to begin. This is Part 2 of a three-part summer wardro...

Join Amber's Inner Circle Membership Here:  Inner Circle Hey Friends! Ready for a wardrobe reset? In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I organize my own small closet and dresser—from drawer categories to closet bins to hanging clothes. My system isn't about perfection; it's about creating simple categories that make getting dressed easier and your wardrobe easier to maintain. This is Part 1 of...

Hey Friends, In this episode, I sit down with Celina Caovan, a holistic physical therapist. In this casual conversation, Celina and I explore inner work, boundaries, and how the body can serve as a powerful guide back to self-reconnection. We discuss the ways our physical symptoms, habits, and patterns can offer valuable insight into what is happening beneath the surface, and how learning to liste...