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Post Trauma Secrets & Decluttering
Hosted by wellness and decluttering experts Valerie Huard and JM Tetreault, the Post Trauma Secrets and Decluttering Podcast brings you on a journey from trauma to Joie de vivre! Like going on a vacation, you may be stressed and excited at the same time. You will enjoy every moment, try new things, discover new places, and still have time to relax. That decluttering journey will give you all the secrets you need to simplify your life by reducing your stress, decluttering your mind, organizing your space and getting control over your time so that you can create the life you want.
Episodes
90 episodes
#82 Decluttering After the Kids Leave: What No One Talks About
In this episode, Valerie and JM share Barbara’s powerful empty-nest decluttering story and the trauma-informed steps they used to help her move forward. From creating memory boxes to reframing guilt as growth, this episode is a compassionate gu...
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Episode 82
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4:50
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#81 What is the DO Well® Method? | Transform Your Life After Trauma
In this episode, Valerie and JM introduce the DO Well® Method—a four-part, science-backed approach to healing through decluttering. You’ll learn how stress, mindset, time, and space are connected—and why lasting change comes from addressing all...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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4:09
#80 100 Things You Don’t Need in 2025 (Declutter Checklist)
In this episode, JM and Valerie share the ultimate 2025 decluttering checklist—from kitchen drawers to digital overload to forgotten sentimental items. You’ll hear real-life stories of people who reclaimed their homes and their clarity by letti...
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5:05
#79 What Your Clutter Says About Your Attachment Style
In this episode, JM and Valerie explore the connection between clutter and attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Through real-life examples and a quick self-assessment quiz, you’ll learn how your emotional patterns sho...
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4:33
#78 Why 'Decluttering' Feels Exhausting (And What’s REALLY Going On)
In this episode, Valerie and JM get honest about the emotional layers that make decluttering feel overwhelming—even when your home looks “clean.” They unpack the neuroscience of why clutter is so triggering, share their personal story of burnou...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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6:56
#77 This Is What 20 Years of Clutter Looks Like (and How We Fixed It)
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 mea...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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4:48
#76 How to Support a Loved One with Clutter (Without Pushing Them Away)
In this episode, JM shares compassionate, trauma-informed strategies to support someone who’s struggling with clutter. You’ll learn why clutter often represents safety or survival, how to communicate with empathy, and why consent is non-negotia...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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5:36
#75 Healing Through Decluttering: A Household Journey to Harmony
In this episode, JM unpacks how emotional attachments to objects can impact communication, especially when trauma or grief is involved. You’ll learn why some people hold on, how to approach decluttering as a household, and strategies like commu...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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6:39
#74 Decluttering Regrets: What No One Tells You About Letting Go
In this episode, JM shares the surprising story of a small drill bit with a big emotional impact—lost during a well-meaning garage clean-out. Together, JM and Valerie unpack the hidden cost of letting go too quickly and offer three mindful tips...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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3:48
#73 The Shocking Truth About Decluttering Guilt (And How to Let Go for Good)
In this episode, Valerie and JM unpack the hidden emotional weight behind guilt, nostalgia, and identity that keeps clutter in your life. Learn the psychology behind why letting go is hard—and the mindset shifts that make it easier. This episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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5:16
#72 Before You Toss Childhood Items, Watch This!
In this episode, Valerie shares the emotional story of losing her beloved blanket—and how that moment shaped her view on sentimental clutter. Together with JM, they walk through four powerful strategies to help you declutter keepsakes without r...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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4:20
#71 I Wish I Knew Before Decluttering My Home
In this episode, Valerie and JM open up about the mistakes they wish they had avoided—from rushing the process and tossing sentimental items, to decluttering without a system or support. You’ll learn how to slow down, reduce regret, and use sim...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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4:12
#70 Why You Can’t Let Go – Clutter as a Trauma Response After Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode, JM and Valerie uncover the hidden link between trauma, narcissistic abuse, and chronic clutter. Through the story of Abby and insights into trauma attachment, you'll learn why letting go feels so hard—and how to start healing y...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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6:42
#69 Your Home Feels Messy Because of THESE 3 Hidden Clutter Spots!
In this episode, Valerie and JM reveal the three key areas silently fueling daily overwhelm and share simple, actionable tips to reclaim your space. From taming countertop chaos to transforming your bedroom into a calming retreat, this is your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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5:26
#68 I Decluttered My Entire Room – The Results SHOCKED Me!
In this inspiring episode, Valerie and JM take on the challenge of fully decluttering a messy bedroom—and uncover more than just extra space. Through simple strategies like sorting, letting go of sentimental items, and rethinking what truly mat...
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Episode 68
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4:40
#67 Overwhelmed by Clutter? Try These 5 Easy Tidying Tips!
In this episode, JM and Valerie share easy-to-follow tidying rituals to feel more at ease in their homes. From the 5-Minute Rule to themed cleaning days and the one-item declutter strategy, these habits are gentle, effective, and built for any ...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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5:06
#66 Your Peaceful Home Starts Here: 10 Items to Toss Today
In this episode, JM and Valerie guide you through 10 specific items you can let go of right now to reduce stress and create a calmer, more focused home environment. From worn-out clothes to expired products and emotional clutter, discover how s...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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10:59
#65 The One Thing You Need to Let Go of for True Peace
In this episode, JM and Valerie reveal the hidden weight behind stress and anxiety—our attachment to expectations. Learn how clinging to ideal outcomes, perfectionism, and control can silently sabotage your peace. Through real-life stories and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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6:24
#64 I Struggled with Mental Clutter Until I Tried This One Simple Habit
In this episode, JM and Valerie break down the science and simplicity behind intention setting—a powerful tool to overcome mental overload. You’ll discover how to reduce stress, improve productivity, and gain clarity by starting each day with a...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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5:42
#63 How to Declutter Your Mind: 5 Techniques You’ve NEVER Heard Of
In this episode, JM and Valerie reveal five fresh, brain-based strategies to declutter your mind and regain control in a distraction-filled world. From the Brain Dump Method to the Two-Minute Reset and the Thought Jar, these practical tools hel...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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8:54
#62 The Psychology of Decluttering: How to Get Motivated
In this episode, JM and Valerie explore why decluttering feels so hard and how emotional attachments, decision fatigue, and overwhelm can keep us stuck. Learn simple, science-backed strategies to get motivated, from 15-minute decluttering sessi...
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7:23
#61 How Your Messy Room Is Ruining Your Mental Health
In this episode, JM and Valerie reveal how a cluttered environment affects your mental health, from elevated stress levels to poor sleep and reduced focus. Backed by research, they explain why your room may be draining your energy—and how small...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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7:41
#60 Break Free From Clutter and Trauma in 2025
In this episode, JM and Valerie introduce the DO Well Method—a four-step approach to help you declutter more than just your home. Discover how to clear emotional stress, shift limiting mindsets, manage your time intentionally, and organize your...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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5:52
#59 Transform Your Retirement in 2025: Clutter-Free Edition!
In this episode, JM and Valerie guide you through practical, mindset-shifting strategies to declutter as you approach retirement. From starting small to handling sentimental items, you'll learn how to clear physical and mental space, keep what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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7:25
#57 Stress-Free Kitchen Reset: 5 Must-Know Organization Tips!
In this episode, JM and Valerie walk you through a stress-free kitchen organization plan you can use year-round. Learn how to declutter effectively, arrange your kitchen into functional zones, stock up on everyday essentials, and create guest-f...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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5:12