Why Clutter Hits Harder in Perimenopause, with Professional Organizer Amy Ege
I’m joined by Amy Ege, professional organizer and founder of Amy Louise Organizing, to explore how physical clutter can intensify hormonal upheaval and why bringing order to your environment may be the most overlooked step toward emotional clarity during perimenopause.
Many women in midlife find themselves overwhelmed by clutter but don’t connect it to their irritability, fatigue, or mental fog. In this episode, we explore how disorganization can worsen the emotional toll of perimenopause, and why seeking support without shame is both practical and therapeutic.
Amy shares how hormone shifts intersect with household stress, why “just buying bins” won’t solve the problem, and how a well organized space can actually help regulate mood, sleep, and decision making. We also dig into the emotional weight of stuff, the cultural shame around mess, and how to build systems that support not sabotage your daily life.
Highlights:
Why perimenopause amplifies stress from household clutter.
The emotional payoff of donating with purpose and clearing space.
Why traditional storage solutions often fail, and what works instead.
How shame and societal roles keep women stuck in disorganization.
How to build resilience and reclaim peace at home through simple systems.
If your home feels like one more thing you can’t manage, this conversation will offer both empathy and a path forward. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs it.
