1/29/2025
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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