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🗓️ 20 August 2025
⏱️ 20 minutes
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In today's episode, Gina offers another set of perspectives on removing clutter from our minds and lives to help improve our wellness and mental health. A particular point of emphasis in this episode is the use of boundaries as a tool to help us reduce clutter in our lives. A host of other easy to use tools for decluttering are included, such as breathwork, the one minute pause and the three item rule. Listen in to learn these tools and more!
In today's episode, Gina discusses how to use the wisdom of the body to overcome anxiety. Anxiety is actually there to serve us and not a dysfunction in itself. Through better understanding anxiety and our body, we can learn how to differentiate between necessary anxious feelings and unwanted, unnecessary anxiety. Use tools recommended in this episode to eliminate unwanted anxiety!
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Sometimes we must give up the life we had planned, in order to live the one that is waiting for us.
-Joseph Campbell
Chapters
0:26 Introduction to Letting Go
2:06 Micro Practices for Peace
4:48 Gratitude and Goodbye
6:50 Breathing Through Release
8:40 The Power of Boundaries
14:25 Reframing Letting Go
16:07 Creating Space for Yourself
17:35 Affirmation and Closing Thoughts
Summary
In this episode, I delve deeper into the topic of clutter and its profound effects on the nervous system, as a continuation of our previous discussion. We explore the multi-faceted nature of clutter—not just in terms of physical possessions, but also in emotional and mental contexts. Recognizing that letting go is a vital aspect of self-care, I emphasize the importance of implementing mindful practices that allow for a gradual release of what no longer serves us.
I begin by addressing the misconceptions around decluttering, particularly the idea that one must make sweeping changes to experience relief. Instead, I advocate for micro practices, highlighting that even small steps can lead to significant changes in how our nervous system responds to the act of letting go. By introducing concepts like the "three-item rule," I encourage you to identify and release three small items or commitments each day. This simple yet effective approach helps to diminish feelings of overwhelm and teaches our nervous system that it is safe to let go, fostering a sense of calm and stability.
Moreover, I emphasize the power of gratitude in the decluttering process. Before parting with an item, I suggest taking a moment to acknowledge its role in your life and express gratitude, creating a sense of closure. This practice not only soothes the nervous system but also reframes letting go as an act of appreciation rather than loss. I share personal anecdotes about my own decluttering journey, reflecting on the emotional challenges and the subsequent sense of relief that comes with intentional release.
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1:11.4 | Welcome to the anxiety coaches podcast, a relaxing and informative show where we explore anxiety, panic, and PTSD, sharing how you can overcome them for life. |
1:23.7 | Aloha. Welcome back to the anxiety coaches podcast. I'm your host and coach, Gina Ryan, |
1:31.7 | and I am so happy to be with you again today as together we can consider the many ways to bring your mind and body back to its natural peace and calm. In today's episode, we're |
1:38.9 | continuing on with clutter and how it is safe to let go and how this can affect your nervous system. |
1:48.4 | Last time we talked about how clutter impacts our nervous system and why letting go of things, |
1:54.5 | relationships, routines, and old stories is a powerful act of self-care and healing. If you miss that episode, I encourage you to |
2:04.6 | listen to it first as it lays out the foundation for what we'll explore today. In this episode, |
2:11.2 | I want to focus on simple, mindful practices to help you release what no longer serves you, how to set boundaries |
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