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7 Domains of Stuff

with Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones

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7 Domains of Stuff

with Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones

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Decluttering Life

7 Domains of Stuff explores the intricate relationship between women and their possessions across seven key aspects of life. Each episode examines how "stuff" influences physical, emotional, social, intellectual, financial, environmental, and spiritual well-being. Through conversations with experts and personal stories, these seven episodes reveal how our attachments to material things shape both our inner and outer worlds, offering insight into decluttering for a more fulfilling, balanced life. From cluttered homes to overloaded minds, 7 Domains of Stuff offers practical guidance for living more intentionally.

The Episodes

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E59: The Physical Domain of Stuff

Kirtly Jones, MD, explores how the accumulation of material goods relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The episode focuses on distinguishing between genuine needs and mere wants, and how simplifying our lives can often lead to greater fulfillment and well-being.

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E60: The Emotional Domain of Stuff

In a heartfelt conversation, Ivy Bauers, a self-identified hoarder, candidly shares her personal experiences and struggles with accumulating possessions. Kirtly Jones, MD, also speaks with Tyler Durns, MD, a forensic and clinical psychiatrist, about the psychological underpinnings of hoarding.

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E61: The Social Domain of Stuff

Kirtly Jones, MD, speaks with cultural anthropologist Polly Wiessner, PhD, to explore the social and anthropological perspectives on "stuff." They discuss how and when humans transitioned from being nomadic to collecting possessions, what this shift reveals about our human behavior, community, and culture, and the complex relationships we have with material goods and how they shape—and are shaped by—social dynamics.

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E62: The Intellectual Domain of Stuff

Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about the impact of our information-rich environment on cognitive health and overall well-being. She explores how our brains filter and store knowledge, the psychological burden of information overload, and strategies for retaining what’s meaningful while letting go of the rest.

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E63: The Financial Domain of Stuff

Julie Hegeman, a professional organizer and owner of A Cleaner Space, joins Kirtly Jones, MD, to explore the financial domain of stuff. They discuss how clutter can keep you from fully living your life and how working with a professional organizer can be a valuable investment.

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E64: The Environmental Domain of Stuff

Kirtly Jones, MD, and her brother, Steven Parker, reflect on their frequent moves—together as a family, and individually—and the items they've accumulated along the way. They explore how our possessions impact our home environment, from deciding what belongings create a sense of comfort to knowing when it’s time to let go of items that no longer serve a purpose.

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E65: The Spiritual Domain of Stuff

Whether it’s a cherished family heirloom or items symbolizing a connection to the afterlife, these objects can carry significant meaning. Cultural anthropologist Polly Wiessner joins the spiritual domain of stuff to discuss what we leave behind versus what we take with us spiritually.

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