Declutter the House & the Shame with Susan Stewart
Organization is a process, not a destination. Jesus meets us in the mess, whether it’s body image issues, disordered eating, or even clutter in the home.
We, especially as women, tend to tie so much of our worth as a woman, wife, and mother to how our home looks. But what if we took a look at the situation through a slightly different lens? One with gentleness, love, and kindness at the heart of it? Because that’s how Jesus is approaching it.
There are quite a few similarities between body image, eating disorders, and a cluttered home. But the truth is that your body is a good body. It’s honorable and worthy of respect. And so is your home.
In this episode with professional organizer, Susan Stewart, we discuss what to do if you’re not ready to let go of something, how clutter impacts someone emotionally, and the repeated patterns Susan sees with clients.
In this episode, we cover:
The messaging around mess and clutter we’ve probably absorbed
The truth about organizing and gender roles in the home
Why organizing is a learned skill
What clutter has to do with disordered eating and body image issues
The mental burden women carry and the importance of normalizing asking for help
How clutter impacts someone emotionally and spiritually
Repeated patterns and stories that Susan sees with clutter
Steps to take if you’re not ready to let go of something
Why it may not be the best fit to organize your home how you see someone else’s online
Options for what you can do now to help you and your home feel better
Organization is a process, not a destination. Give yourself grace and invite Jesus into the mess. He meets us in the mess, whether it’s body image issues, disordered eating, or even clutter in the home.
“A cluttered environment can be our response to our cluttered brain, but our cluttered brain can also be a response to our cluttered environment.” -Susan Stewart
We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please drop us an email at admin@findingbalance.com, send us a voice message via SpeakPipe, or you can also subscribe for more practical episodes coming your way.
More About Susan Stewart
Susan Stewart is the founder of Perfectly Placed and one of St. Louis’s most experienced professional organizers. She specializes in creating beautiful, functional, and sustainable systems to help busy families simplify their lives. Susan is passionate about teaching clients how to maintain organized spaces. She lives in St. Louis with her husband, Travis, a regular contributor to FINDINGbalance. Susan is mom to 2 grown children, a son-in-law, a delightful grandson, and her spoiled dog Sadie.
Links & Mentioned Resources
Related Episodes
Connect with Susan
FINDINGbalance
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe – Send us a voice message!
CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups: Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Christian Treatment Finder: Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course: A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Wrap-up music by Jesse Quinn – Christian Instrumental
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
_
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
