Decluttering Trauma: Valerie Huard on Healing, Entrepreneurship, and Overcoming Challenges
Kyle Goodknight welcomes Valerie Huard to discuss the intriguing connection between trauma and clutter. Valerie shares her unique background as a first responder, highlighting her experiences during the Quebec ice storm and involvement with Formula One races. She opens up about her PTSD diagnosis and how it led her to a transformative decluttering journey. The conversation delves into the relationship between clutter, trauma, and cortisol, and the mental challenges entrepreneurs face. Valerie offers strategies for overcoming procrastination and pivoting during COVID-19, while also providing details on an upcoming masterclass. The episode concludes with encouraging words for entrepreneurs.
Key Points
- Decluttering can be an emotional process, especially for those who have experienced trauma, as physical possessions often hold significant emotional weight.
- Wearing gloves while decluttering can help reduce the emotional impact of touching items, making it easier to let go of possessions.
- High cortisol levels from chronic stress or trauma can impair executive functions like decision-making and organization, making it harder to keep spaces tidy.
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