Episode 399: #399 Gutting Your Office with Cheri Gregory Part 1

Kathi chats with her friend and co-author for Overwhelmed and You Don’t Have to Try So Hard, Cheri Gregory. Today they venture into the office where the hidden shrines reside and keep us from progressing in our work.

Today you will learn:

• About the items we keep that become the shrines that define us.
• How to overcome the shame that traps those items in our office.
• How to release the fear of letting go and claim the woman you are today.

Kathi and Cheri discuss their personal stories with office clutter, the emotional reasons behind keeping certain items, and how experiences from their past (such as family influences and professional milestones) affect the way they manage workspaces. They examine the deeper meanings and psychological obstacles (like shame, guilt, and fear) behind decluttering, and share practical and mindset-based strategies for making real change.

Topics also include identifying and releasing the so-called 'shrines' in the office—items kept as symbols of identity or validation—and learning to trust personal growth rather than physical reminders of achievements or relationships.