Mental Clutter Episodes
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Aug. 26, 2026
The Clutter-Guilt Cycle (Part 1): How Your Stuff Becomes a Source of Shame
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li kicks off a two-part series exploring our complicated relationship with clutter. She delves into why clutter is so toxic in our lives, examining how our upbringing trains us to accumulate and attach meaning to our possessions. Dr. Christine Li unpacks the emotional toll clutter takes, from feelings of loss, guilt, and shame, to the depletion of our energy and coping ab...
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Aug. 19, 2026
Setting Yourself Up for Success: Preparation Tips for Overwhelming Tasks
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. This episode is all about conquering overwhelming tasks by setting yourself up for success. Dr. Christine Li shares seven actionable preparation strategies—including clearing mental and physical clutter, becoming your own biggest supporter, enlisting friends for accountability, using time wisely with deadlines and time limits, setting a positive philosophy, and reconnecting with your “why.” These pract...
286
June 3, 2026
4 Common Roadblocks to Success (and How to Clear Them)
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the four most common roadblocks to personal and professional success: lack of focus, perfectionism, overwhelm, and physical clutter. She breaks down how each roadblock shows up, why it matters to remove them, and offers practical tips for clearing your path forward—helping you create more time, energy, and progress in your life. Timestamps 00:00:00: Christine ...
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April 15, 2026
From Chaos to Clarity: Empowering Mindset Shifts for Women
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li empowers women to shift from chaos and stress to clarity. She explores why stress and overwhelm often accompany our to-do lists and clutter, and offers practical mindset strategies for releasing negativity and reclaiming agency over daily life. Listeners are guided to recognize their inherent clarity, start with small steps, and embrace success with a lighter, more pro...
268
Jan. 28, 2026
How to Let Go: Why It’s So Hard and How to Finally Move Forward with Confidence
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this solo episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li explores why letting go—of clutter, old habits, or inherited identities—can be so challenging, and how mastering this skill can lead to greater confidence and personal growth. She discusses the emotional and psychological reasons behind our attachments, the impact of childhood experiences, and shares actionable strategies for making positi...
259
Nov. 26, 2025
From Overwhelmed to Aligned: Stress-Free Strategies for Midlife Success
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In episode 259 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li dives into the challenges of midlife, including feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, mental clutter, and the constant pressure to accumulate more stuff. Drawing on recent social media interactions and insights, she explores how clutter—both physical and emotional—impacts mental clarity and well-being. The episode offers actionabl...
247
Sept. 3, 2025
How Your Environment Influences Your Voice and Confidence with Tracy Goodwin
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. On this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li welcomes voice expert Tracy Goodwin to discuss how our physical and emotional clutter is often tied to our identity, energy, and personal growth. Tune in as they unpack why we hold onto things, how clutter impacts our well-being, and how finding your voice—literally and figuratively—can help you let go and step into new possibilities. Voice res...
Guest: Tracy Goodwin
196
Sept. 12, 2024
Aging and Decluttering Successfully: A Conversation between Rita Black and Dr. Christine Li
Send us a text In this fun episode, co-hosts Rita Black and Dr. Christine Li delve into the intricate relationship between aging and the accumulation of clutter. As Rita approaches her 60th birthday, she shares her personal experiences and struggles with decluttering sentimental items, from her mother’s outdated cookbooks to old tax receipts. Dr. Christine Li offers psychological insights into the emotional and cognitive burdens clutter imposes, particularly on older adults. She introduces a tra...
Guest: Rita Black
180
May 23, 2024
3 Accidental Lessons for How to Gain Clarity
In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, host Dr. Christine Li shares three accidental yet impactful lessons she's learned over the past two days. These lessons revolve around the broader theme of gaining clarity in our lives. Dr. Li recounts her own eye-opening experiences—from realizing the true nature of clutter during a coaching call, to discovering the importance of managing energy levels in an exercise class, to learning from a chaotic scheduling mis...
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April 18, 2024
Declutter Your Life: Strategies for Clearing Mental Clutter
In this podcast episode, Dr. Christine Li focuses on strategies for dealing with mental clutter, which is defined as anything that obstructs the flow of energy, thoughts, feelings, or actions. Tune in as Dr. Li shares personal strategies to manage your mental clutter, highlighting the importance of reorienting thoughts and beliefs towards success. Listen closely as she discusses the detrimental effects of mental clutter, such as procrastination and self-doubt, and offers practical tips for overc...