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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 45 MIN

Meltdown to Momentum: Starting Over, Letting Go & The Truth About Clutter

from Unpacking with Jennifer Satel

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel, I’m sharing a very real, very vulnerable solo episode.I had a full meltdown during my Pilates certification training. I questioned myself. I felt embarrassed. I wondered if I could even do it.But that moment reminded me of something I tell my organizing clients all the time — growth is uncomfortable.Whether you're: • Starting something new • Decluttering your home • Raising resilient kids • Having hard conversations • Building a businessIt’s all connected.In this episode, I talk about:• Starting Pilates certification• What it feels like to fail publicly• Teaching kids emotional resilience • Talking to your child about death • Mental clutter vs. physical clutter • Why we keep “just in case” items • Paper clutter, empty boxes, excess socks & reusable bags • The difference between purging and organizingIf your house feels chaotic, start small. Surface clutter creates mental noise. Clear space = clearer thinking.New episodes drop every Wednesday.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnpackingwithJenniferSatelFollow us on Instagram: @initsproperplace @jennifer_satelPodcast produced by Command Creative Studios: commandcreativestudios.com#UnpackingWithJenniferSatel#HomeOrganization#DeclutterYourLife#MidlifeGrowth#WomenEntrepreneurs#MomLifeUnfiltered#PersonalGrowthJourney#OrganizingTips#ClutterFreeLiving#FemaleFounder#StartBeforeYoureReady#InItsProperPlace

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