ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Timestamps:
00:21 - Introduction: Meet Heather Aaderma, Founder of School of Living Lighter
01:15 - From 20 Years in Corporate to Living Lighter
02:46 - The 1 AM Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything
04:16 - Discovering What Truly Lights You Up
06:58 - Becoming a Health Coach & Discovering Clutter's Impact
09:31 - The Science Behind Clutter: Why We Accumulate
11:22 - Cortisol & Clutter: The Physiology of Stress
13:54 - Defining Mind, Body, and Home Clutter
19:15 - The Powerful "Trust" Experience
20:38 - Jenn's Clutter Confession: Books & Supplements
25:56 - Why Teenagers See Clutter Differently
26:58 - Can Kids Declutter? The Answer May Surprise You
28:01 - Books as Adult Trophies: Identity & Clutter
30:48 - Hoarding vs. Clutter: Understanding the Difference
34:36 - Where to Find Heather & The Living Lighter Experience
36:37 - Final Thoughts: Living a Life True to Who You Are
What if the clutter in your home is actually blocking you from living your true purpose?
In this eye-opening conversation, Jenn Payeur sits down with Heather Aaderma, founder of the School of Living Lighter, to explore the profound connection between physical clutter and our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Heather shares her powerful journey from 20 years in corporate to discovering her calling after a 1 AM wake-up call that changed everything. After battling autoimmune conditions and toxic mold that forced her to declutter her entire home twice, she uncovered the science and psychology behind why we accumulate—and why letting go is so hard.
In this episode, you'll discover:
✨ The neuroscience of clutter: How your environment directly impacts cortisol levels, decision-making, and even food choices
✨ The difference between mind clutter, body clutter, and spiritual clutter—and how they're all connected
✨ Why acquiring things gives us a dopamine hit (and how decluttering can too!) ✨ The #1 regret of the dying and how clutter keeps you from living authentically ✨ Practical strategies for letting go without shame or overwhelm
✨ How to regulate your nervous system before decluttering for better results
✨ The powerful "Letter from Clutter" exercise to get to the root cause
Whether you're a minimalist, maximalist, or somewhere in between, this conversation will shift how you think about the stuff in your life—and help you create more space for what truly matters.
CONNECT WITH Heather Aaderma:
🌐 Website: SchoolOfLivingLighter.com
📺 YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@jennpayeur?si=GyKY2WjDuSpPIEbr]
📱 Instagram: @schooloflivinglighter
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I'm Jennifer Payeur, the host of The Wellness Sherpa as well as the CEO and Founder of Nature Provides. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 which brought me the gift of deeply reconnecting with myself and nature, re-discovering the healing power of plants. In 2017, I left my 29 year career in financial services to become a teacher and mentor, traveling around the world to educate others on the inherent healing properties found in nature.
Once 2019 came around, I started Nature Provides, whose mission is to transform health and well-being through organic plant-based herbs and essential oils. By collaborating with nature, we can create a healthy thriving world and a sustainable earth.
Welcome to the Wellness Sherpa podcast, where we engage with passionate leaders, holistic thinkers and disruptors who courageously share their personal journey, mission and wisdom with you. Together, we create a safe space to empower YOU to live your best, most vital life.
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