385  |  How Getting Rid of Almost Everything Changed Her Life

385 | How Getting Rid of Almost Everything Changed Her Life

Author: Amber Cammidge August 24, 2026 Duration: 45:21

Hi Friends,

In this episode, I talk with author of the beautiful book, Perfect Unfolding, Kristy Halvorsen.  Kristy is a former firefighter and engineer, who traded her dream home and career for the freedom of the open road.  After leaving her career, Kristy downsized into a 25-year-old Airstream named Coddi and began traveling full-time, learning firsthand how having less can create more freedom, clarity, and possibility.

We discuss the emotional process of letting go, the financial simplicity of minimalism, following intuition instead of forcing answers, traveling solo, and giving yourself permission to reinvent your life at any age. Kristy also shares the idea of following the "tickles of the soul" or divine downloads, as I call them, which are those quiet internal nudges that become easier to hear when we slow down and make space.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

XO,

Amber

You can purchase Kristy's book, Perfect Unfolding,  HERE. Follow Kristy on Instagram HERE.  It's so fun to follow along with her journey in the book and on social. 


Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram.


About Amber

Amber Cammidge is the creator of The Mindful Home Technique,  a science-backed approach to creating a home with less overwhelm.  She is host of Declutter Your Chaos, a top ranking podcast with almost 2 million downloads, and hundreds of raving reviews, where a she helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and immersion in the teachings of Joe Dispenza, Jon Kabat Zinn, and Tich Nhat Hanh - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that allows you to become the best version of you. 

 

 

 


Amber Cammidge hosts Declutter Your Chaos-Mindful Minimalism, a podcast that approaches the overwhelming task of clearing out your space with a unique blend of practicality and introspection. This isn't just about where to donate old clothes or how to fold a fitted sheet, though you'll find those tangible tips here. Instead, each conversation digs into the emotional roots of accumulation, exploring how our habits around stuff are often tied to memory, identity, or a sense of scarcity. The aim is to move beyond a one-time cleanup and foster a lasting, mindful minimalism that creates mental and physical room to breathe. You'll hear about resetting daily routines, building systems that actually work for your real life, and redefining what 'enough' truly means. Grounded in categories like self-improvement and mental health, this podcast recognizes that a calmer home directly supports a fitter, healthier, and more educated self. It's for anyone feeling weighed down by their possessions and ready to explore the quieter, more intentional life that exists just beneath the surface of the clutter. Tune in for honest talks that help you transform your environment from a source of chaos into a foundation for the life you're trying to build.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Declutter Your Chaos - Mindful Minimalism
Podcast Episodes
358  | Why You Can't Declutter - Even When You Want To [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:07
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357  |  Decluttering Blocked Emotions with Dr. Bradley Nelson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:40
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355  |  How to Create a Sanctuary Within Your Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:14
Hey Friends! This episode is meant to serve as a reminder to create a space within your home that can serve as your place to come back to when you need a little peace, a little alignment. And it will also be that space f…
354  |  Motivation - Are You Abandoning Your Own Needs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:13
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353  |  I Know What to Do...So Why Can't I Start? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:13
Hey Guys! Our outer world is a reflection of our inner world, but what happens when your inner world evolves faster outer world. It takes longer for our clutter to shift than it does our internal energy. But when we keep…
352  |  You are NOT Behind - March Reset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
Hey Friends, When do you get to stop doing and being everything for everyone else? In this episode, we talk about the exhaustion of constant striving — waking up every day trying to get through the list, hoping that if y…
351  |  How to Finish decluttering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:35
Your Decluttering Year Program: If you would like more information about my year long decluttering program click HERE. Primary Bedroom Decluttering: Process & Protect This episode is the final day of the primary bedroom…