Reclaiming Your Closet: The Closet Inventory MAY 2026 - Week 1: Identifying the Three Types & Beginning the Release

 Monday, we talked about the map. Today, we draw the lines.Today, we inventory. Today, we identify. Today, we begin the release. In this Action Wednesday, Nyomi gets REAL about her own closet journey—the 200+ wigs, the 30-year-old clothes, the drawer of expensive bras she gave away LAST WEEK, the family memorial t-shirts she released THIS MORNING, and the red carpet dresses she's finally ready to let go. This isn't theory.This is Nyomi doing the work WITH you, in real time, sharing her own struggles and breakthroughs as she reclaims her closet.This is Season 5. This is action. Let's do the work. IN THIS EPISODE The Recap: Three Types of ClothesType 1: Clothes that no longer fit your LIFE (not just body—your actual life, who you are, where you live, what you do, how you move)Type 2: Clothes from old chapters (the job you left, relationships that ended, versions you've outgrown)Type 3: Clothes for a version that never arrived (fantasy clothes, "someday" clothes, "when I'm that person" clothes)Nyomi's REAL Stories (Doing the Work in Real Time): The Background:Cleans her closet at least 6 times a yearSTILL has clothes older than her 30-year-old oldest daughterHad over 200 wigs (now down to maybe 100-150)Used to buy clothes constantly when actively in the industry, going to events, seminarsNow back in production on mainstream projects—her production company doing amazing thingsSome clothes/wigs can now go to her production house to become charactersLast Week's Release:A whole drawer of expensive, custom-made brasVictoria's Secret bras, bras specifically made for her old sizeHad breast implant surgery in August of last yearHas cleaned closet/drawers 3 times since AugustSTILL was holding onto TWO big drawers of bras she could no longer wearFinally bagged them and gave them away LAST WEEKThe Red Carpet Dresses:Still has several red carpet dressesKnows she'll never fit back in them (not just size—doesn't have the body for them post-surgery)Expensive pieces she's been holding onto"But I spent so much money on this!"—finally ready to releaseThis Morning's Release:Family memorial t-shirts from when family members passed awaySome with pictures faded from washingSome she wears sometimes, some she doesn'tHad them for YEARSSat at altar this morning and prayed about releasing themHas their obituaries and pictures displayed—that's memory enoughDoesn't need the garments with their pictures on them to rememberHer Mother's Closet:"I wish I could go into my mother's closet and do it!"Her mother (she's her caregiver) has SO many old clothesBeing her caregiver has been "one" (laughs about it now)Can see the same patterns in her mother's closetThe Mel Robbins Post Timing:Hit her at the EXACT right time last week while cleaning closetThought she was doing it right (cleans 6 times a year!)Realized: still holding blockage, still holding things with old energy and old storiesDivine timing: the expansion happening in her life NEEDS this release nowExercise 1: The Closet Inventory NYOMI WANTS YOU TO ACTUALLY DO THIS (not just think about it): Step 1: Pick ONE SectionOne shelf, one rod, one drawerNot the whole closet—just ONE sectionMake it manageableStep 2: Pull Everything OutDon't leave it in the closetPut it all out where you can see itEvery single item from that sectionStep 3: Sort Into Three PilesPILE 1: Doesn't fit my life anymorePILE 2: From an old chapter I've outgrownPILE 3: For a version of me that never arrivedStep 4: Journal on Each PileFor Pile 1: Why doesn't this fit my life anymore? What has changed?For Pile 2: What chapter was this from? What version of me wore this? Why am I holding onto that chapter?For Pile 3: What version of me was I trying to be? Why didn't that version arrive? What was I trying to prove? Who was I trying to become?Step 5: Make the DecisionGo through each pileKeep or release?Ask yourself: Does this support who I am NOW or who I'm BECOMING?If the answer is no → it goesStep 6: The Physical ReleaseGet donation bagsPut released items IN the bagsTie them upPut them in your carDrop them off within 48 HOURS (this is critical—don't let them sit!)The 4 Common Blocks & How to Overcome Them:BLOCK 1: "But I spent so much money on this" Nyomi's example: The red carpet dressesThe truth: Keeping it won't get your money back. The money is gone whether it's in the closet or at Goodwill. But at least at Goodwill, someone can use it.Your response: "I honor the money I spent. And I release the guilt. Because someone else will love this piece."BLOCK 2: "What if I need it someday?"The truth: You won't. And if you do, you'll find something better that actually fits who you are at that time. Your response: "I trust that I will have what I need when I need it." BLOCK 3: "This reminds me of a good time"Nyomi's example: The family memorial t-shirts she released this morningThe truth: That's beautiful. But memory lives in your heart, not in your closet. You don't need the physical object to remember. Your response: "I carry the memory with me in my heart. I don't need the object." Nyomi's story: "Yesterday, just this morning, I chose to release t-shirts that my family made when family members passed away. I've had them for years. Some with pictures faded from washing. I sat at my altar and prayed that I was going to release them. The thing is, I have a whole area with their obituaries and their pictures. That is memory enough instead of wearing a garment with their pictures on there." BLOCK 4: "I'll fit into this again when I lose weight"Nyomi says: "That was a big one for me. That was a big one for me."The truth: First of all, you are beautiful and handsome enough as you are RIGHT NOW. But second, when you reach that goal—and Nyomi's going to tell you this—you're going to want something NEW. You're going to want new clothes to celebrate the new you, not the old clothes from years ago from the old chapter. Because when you finish the transformation to get that new body, you ain't going to want that old stuff with that old energy, with them old stories on that new reformed body. You're not going to want that. Your response: "I honor my body now. When I change, I'll celebrate with new pieces." Your Commitment for This Week: Write this down. Say it out loud. Make it real:Inventory ONE section of your closetSort into three typesJournal on the stories behind each pileMake the decision: keep or releasePhysically put items into donation bags and drop off within 48 hoursAccountability: Option 1: DM Nyomi on Instagram@TheRealNyomiBanks (spelled N-Y-O-M-I)OR @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastTell her which section you inventoried or how many items you're releasingOption 2: Tell an accountability partnerMake it publicMake it realNEXT EPISODE Next Monday - Week 2: "How Does This Make Me Feel?" The ONE question that changes everything. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THE SEASON OF SELF LOVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! "We have officially, officially created and launched our new YouTube channel specifically for the Season of Self Love podcast. Now you are able to see it visually. Yes, you're able to see me visually for the full show. We will have the link in the notes. We will have old show archives coming. And we're going to be doing a lot of great things over there at the YouTube channel." 🎥 Find us: The Season of Self Love Podcast YouTube channel 🔗 Link in show notes and Instagram bio CONNECT WITH NYOMI Instagram:@TheRealNyomiBanks (spelled N-Y-O-M-I)@TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastYouTube: The Season of Self Love Podcast Tell Nyomi: Which section did you inventory? How many items are you releasing? EPISODE HASHTAGS #ReclaimingYourCloset #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #DoTheWork #ClosetInventory #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #PhysicalClutter #MentalClutter #ReleaseWithoutShame #NowOnYouTubeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support."Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastvisit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com for resources and our downloadable workbook.Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."