#88. Holistic Decluttering: Emotional and Practical Tips to a Simpler Life Noelle Fowler

In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley interviews Noelle Fowler, the owner and founder of Room to Breathe and a holistic declutter coach. Noelle shares her journey, which began during the pandemic when she started a professional organizing company. Realizing that merely organizing items wasn't solving the root cause of clutter, she shifted to holistic decluttering, focusing on the emotional aspects of why people hold onto things. Noelle explains that holistic decluttering involves addressing emotional attachments, shopping habits, and the stories we tell ourselves about our belongings. She highlights common misconceptions and offers practical tips and suggestions to build the "decluttering muscle." She shares how the clutter costs more than just money, it costs us our time, mental energy, and physical space. Noelle also addresses the challenge of managing items with emotional value, emphasizing the importance of not keeping things out of guilt. She encourages finding meaningful uses for sentimental items that honor their significance without contributing to clutter. This approach helps individuals make thoughtful decisions about what to keep and what to let go of. Noelle shares insights and the experiences of her Making Room Membership, an online community for women that offers support, coaching, and accountability for simplifying their lives. Listeners can download her free guide, "Let's Make Room," for practical decluttering tips and inspiration.  Be sure to tune in to hear more about Noelle's approach to focusing on ways to create lasting change by addressing both the practical and emotional aspects of decluttering. Bio: Noelle Fowler is a Holistic Declutter Coach who helps busy women simplify their lives to make room for what matters most. She takes a root-cause approach to decluttering - because baskets and bins are just bandaids in “organizing”. Her realistic and sustainable approach to decluttering folds into the rhythms of everyday life so you’re not spending all of your Saturday tackling that closet. Noelle will meet you where you’re at - whether you are overwhelmed in the trenches of motherhood or just waiting for someone to give you the green light to get rid of your grandma’s china. She runs The Making Room Membership, an online community that helps busy women simplify their homes to make room for what matters most.  Connect with Noelle: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeroomtobreathe/ Membership Name: The Making Room Membership Books mentioned: The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life Kindle Edition - by Joshua Becker (Author) -  https://amzn.to/4aTbAEy The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own Paperback – by Joshua Becker (Author) - https://amzn.to/3RAPLTF The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World - by John Mark Comer (Author), John Ortberg (Foreword) - https://amzn.to/4c2hPH9 Podcasts mentioned: The Fighting for Joy Podcast by Jodi Blick - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fighting-for-joy/id1441976170--- Enjoy this Podcast? If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered! Questions? Contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley. Thanks for listening! ——— This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.