In this episode, Valerie and JM walk through Leslie’s 20-year journey of caregiving, grief, and emotional attachment—and how the trauma-informed DO Well Method helped her reclaim space, freedom, and joy. You’ll learn how clutter often holds meaning, why slow and compassionate support matters, and how decluttering can restore not just your home, but your life. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why clutter often represents grief and survival – Understand the emotional roots behind what we keep.
  
  
• How the DO Well Method supports healing – Learn the trauma-informed steps that guide gentle decluttering.
  
  
• What real transformation looks like – See how small shifts can restore space, freedom, and connection.
  
  
• How to begin when it feels overwhelming – Start with one drawer, one emotion, one step toward peace.

LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:

• "Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-trauma

• Join the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourself

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