413 Clutter, CBT and Compassion with Dr Lee David

Why do you find yourself constantly overwhelmed by clutter despite trying countless organisation systems? Could your cluttered spaces be telling you something deeper about your emotional wellbeing? What if the key to lasting change lies not in better storage solutions, but in understanding the feelings driving your relationship with possessions? 🔗 Read / Listen more: https://declutterhub.com/413 This episode will transform how you think about clutter by exploring the revolutionary concept that clutter is "emotions first, stuff second." Lesley delves into evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that address the root causes rather than just the symptoms of clutter accumulation. Dr Lee David, a GP and CBT therapist, shares groundbreaking insights into how clutter connects to mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and neurodivergence such as ADHD. He reveals why traditional decluttering approaches often fail and introduces practical tools from his therapeutic practice that can break the cycle of shame and overwhelm that keeps people trapped in cluttered spaces. About the Declutter Hub Podcast We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here! If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7. We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place. Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday. Want more? We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey. Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering. Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/ Support - if you want signposting in the right direction support@declutterhub.com Can you spare 5 minutes of your day to leave us a review? Your reviews mean the podcast can be found more easily which will mean more people get the benefit of our decluttering advice. You can share a review on your chosen podcast player. Don't forget to hit follow or subscribe too. The Declutter Hub 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices