Elizabeth Henson

176: Creating Systems That Match Your Brain: Insights from Star Hansen

1/29/2025

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176: Creating Systems That Match Your Brain: Insights from Star Hansen

Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with the incredible Star Hansen, Certified Professional Organizer and “Clutter Whisperer,” for an enlightening discussion about clutter, organization, and self-empowerment. Star shares her unique approach to decluttering, diving deep into the emotions, habits, and stories tied to our stuff. From practical systems to managing emotional clutter, Star’s wisdom will inspire you to see your spaces—and yourself—in a whole new way.

Whether you’re navigating daily “catch-all” counters, sentimental keepsakes, or the aspirational clutter holding you back, Star’s insights will help you uncover the “why” behind the mess and create a home that truly feels like you. Plus, she’s sharing a free copy of her book, Why the F@# Am I Still Not Organized?*

SHOW NOTES:

03:03 Understanding the Relationship Between Clutter and Identity

05:10 Practical Clutter vs. Activated Clutter

07:45 The Psychology of “Catch-All” Spaces

09:30 Clutter’s Hidden Job: What It’s Telling You

12:05 Emotional Connections to Inherited Items

14:20 The Impact of Unhealed Trauma on Clutter

16:10 Creating Systems That Honor Your Unique Brain

18:45 Teaching Kids the Power of Organization

21:00 Beautify Your Home: Why It Matters

24:00 Permission to Invest in Your Space and Joy

28:15 Leveraging Your Home for Manifestation

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