Send us a textIn this encouraging and practical episode, decluttering expert Dana K. White shares her honest journey from overwhelm and cluttered chaos to peace and clarity at home. Speaking directly to busy moms in the thick of family life, Dana reveals why clutter isn’t just a housekeeping problem—it’s often tied to our emotions, expectations, and even our faith.Together, we explore how guilt, shame, and perfectionism keep many moms stuck, and how small, grace-filled steps can lead to real change. Dana offers simple, doable decluttering strategies for real life, including the five-minute pickup, starting with trash, and understanding the powerful “container concept.” Most importantly, she reminds listeners that creating a peaceful home isn’t about having it all together—it’s about progress, freedom, and trusting God with both our homes and our hearts.TakeawaysDana’s path from cluttered chaos to clarity started at a personal breaking point many moms can relate toClutter often carries hidden shame, guilt, and emotional weightThe five-minute pickup rule is a realistic tool for busy moms with full schedulesDecluttering is about progress, not perfectionThe container concept helps moms make confident decisions about what stays and what goesEmotional attachment to items can make letting go harder—but not impossibleStarting with trash creates quick wins and immediate momentumMaking non-emotional decisions first builds confidence and clarityGod cares more about our hearts and peace than perfectly styled homesSmall, consistent steps can lead to lasting peace and freedom in your homeChapters00:00 From Chaos to Clarity: Dana's Journey09:30 The Heart of Clutter: A Spiritual Perspective18:07 Practical Tips for Decluttering: The Five Minute Rule24:13 The No-Mess Decluttering Method30:43 Decision-Free Decluttering Steps35:00 Embracing the Container Concept41:33 Practical Steps for Overwhelmed MomsResourcesMore from Dana White: Website Dana's BooksBring MomQ to your Church or community with MomQ CurriculumJoin a MomQ GatheringPartner with us: DonateSupport the showDiscover more about MomQ