How Your Childhood Is Cluttering Your Home (And What to Do About It) | Clutterbug Podcast # 284

If you’ve ever opened a memory bin and instantly felt overwhelmed, sentimental, or just plain stuck — this episode is for you. Whether you're drowning in childhood keepsakes, struggling with guilt over what to let go of, or wondering why your clutter feels so emotional, you are not alone.

In this episode, I open up about how our childhood experiences — from chaotic homes to hyper-clean parents — shape the way we hold onto stuff as adults. We dig into the emotional weight of sentimental clutter, the psychology behind why it's so hard to let go, and how to finally break the cycle with grace and self-awareness.

This isn't just a chat about organizing — it's a journey into the roots of our clutter, the beliefs we inherited from our parents, and the systems we need to build a home (and life) that works for us now. Plus, I share powerful mindset shifts, simple systems for organizing memories, and a few hilarious listener stories that will make you laugh and cringe.

✨ We chat about:

Why childhood experiences shape our relationship with clutter


The 3 emotional “types” of memory keepers — and which one you might be


How to finally declutter sentimental items without guilt


The surprising link between scarcity mindset and clutter


Simple memory systems that actually work (and won’t leave you overwhelmed)


Why loving your home starts with healing your past

👇 What’s the weirdest or most sentimental item you’ve held onto — and why? Share it in the comments!

And if this episode gave you a lightbulb moment (or made you tear up a little), don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who’s also ready to let go of the past and make space for their future.

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