{"podcast":{"title":"Maximized Minimalist Podcast","slug":"maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","podcast_index_feed_id":997364,"rss_url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.katyjoywells.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/7/b/6/17b613f6aa6bf89be55e3c100dce7605/image0-20240910-x2t5zpmh3y.png","author":"Katy Wells","episode_count":300,"summary":"You've decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back? You've done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started. It's not your fault. You've just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term. The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life. With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you're: ✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter ✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list) ✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over ✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect. Inside each episode, you'll get: ✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less ✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff) ✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the \"what…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364"},"episode":{"title":"343: When Decluttering Gets Hard: How to Tackle Decision Fatigue","slug":"343-when-decluttering-gets-hard-how-to-tackle-decision-fatigue","published_at":"2026-01-14T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364/343-when-decluttering-gets-hard-how-to-tackle-decision-fatigue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast-997364","url":"https://minimalist-movement.libsyn.com/343-when-decluttering-gets-hard-how-to-tackle-decision-fatigue","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minimalist-movement/343__When_Decluttering_Gets_Hard__How_to_Tackle_Decision_Fatigue.mp3?dest-id=1064381","summary":"📚 PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm releases February 17th. Pre-order now to receive exclusive bonus goodies — simple, supportive tools you can start using right away. 👉 Pre-Order wherever books are sold 🎯 TAKE THE FREE DECLUTTERING STYLE QUIZ Discover your personal Decluttering Style and get a clear, realistic starting plan that actually fits your life. 👉 Take the free quiz When Decluttering Feels Impossible, It's Probably Decision Fatigue (Not Laziness) Have you ever started decluttering with good intentions… and then your brain just shuts down ? You're staring at a pile thinking, \"Why can't I just make a decision?\" and suddenly everything feels hard — even the easy stuff. Most women assume they're unmotivated or undisciplined. But I want to offer a kinder explanation: your brain didn't run out of willpower — it ran out of decision-making energy . In today's episode, I walk you through what decision fatigue actually is, why it hits so fast during decluttering, and three simple strategies you can use to prevent that \"stuck\" feeling before it starts — or get yourself unstuck when you're already in it. January tends to bring fresh motivation… and also a lot of pressure. More goals, more tasks, more decisions, more everything. If you're already carrying a full mental load, decluttering can be the thing that pushes your brain over the edge. This episode will help you work with your brain instead of fighting it — so you can make steady progress without burnout, overwhelm, or the \"I'll just do it later\" spiral. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Start with the no-brainers to build momentum Begin with superficial clutter — the items you already know you don't want (stained, broken, uncomfortable, misma…","meta_description":"📚 PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK Making Home Your Happy Place: The Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm releases February 17th. 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