In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Stacey Hutson, host of The Next Phase podcast, to share her real-life journey as an ADHD mom, homemaker, and career woman overcoming clutter overwhelm. Stacey Hutson opens up about how her ADHD diagnosis transformed her approach to decluttering, and offers refreshingly practical tips for busy moms and neurodivergent brains. Learn why letting go of clutter is about so much more than just cleaning—and how taking small, proactive steps can bring calm, empowerment, and more ease into your everyday life.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Episode introduction and guest overview
00:02:31 Beginning of conversation with Stacey Hutson
00:03:19 Discussion of ADHD diagnosis and early struggles
00:06:11 Shifting focus to midlife and simplifying life
00:07:03 Impactful advice from Dana K. White on decluttering
00:08:04 Realization that home clutter was holding her back
00:09:29 Starting the decluttering process and finding momentum
00:11:06 Immediate benefits of decluttering and nervous system regulation
00:12:18 Deeper discussion on anxiety reduction and nervous system
00:14:11 Decluttering's magic and comparison to meditation
00:16:47 Creating time and space for decluttering in daily life
00:18:48 Positive impact on family and kids
00:20:28 Tangible example: organizing the mudroom/laundry room
00:23:27 How to connect with Stacey Hutson and her resources
00:24:55 Explanation and benefits of body doubling for decluttering
00:25:55 Example: tackling a "doom basket" and the power of momentum
00:27:56 Parting advice: shifting from learning to taking action
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