From Chaos to Calm: Decluttering, Minimalism & Motherhood with Julia 🎙

Motherhood already feels overwhelming—so why does the state of our home add even more stress?

This week on The Imperfect Mum Podcast, I’m joined by Julia, an expert in decluttering and organization, to talk about how we can simplify our homes, reduce overwhelm, and let go of the pressure to have a “perfect” home.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why decluttering is often a symptom of a chaotic life (it’s never just about the stuff)
✅ The emotional load of clutter and why it makes motherhood feel harder
✅ How to rethink gift-giving for kids (without ending up drowning in toys)
✅ Why a tidy home won’t guarantee happiness—but what actually will
✅ The link between mental health and clutter (and how to break the cycle)
✅ How perfectionism keeps us stuck when it comes to organizing
✅ The power of mindful shopping (so your home doesn’t become storage for things you don’t even want)

Takeaways:

💡 You don’t have to “fix” your home before you can start enjoying your life.
💡 Resting is productive—exhausting yourself trying to “keep up” isn’t.
💡 Perfectionism makes decluttering harder—simplify the process and let go of guilt.
💡 Toy rotation (not more storage bins!) is the key to managing toy clutter.
💡 Buying back your time and energy is always worth it.

Book Recommendation 📚

We also talk about the emotional weight we carry from childhood and how it shows up in motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly seeking approval or struggling with guilt, I highly recommend Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents—it’s a game-changer for understanding how your past affects your parenting.

Let’s Chat! 💬

Do you struggle with clutter, or have you found ways to simplify? Come and share over on Instagram @NatashaNyekeTherapy or @TheImperfectMum.

& find Julia here @thesimplemumhub

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