SELF-HELP / POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER — INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARD WINNER 2024 & 2025
From Valerie Huard & Jean-Michel Tetreault — Award-winning authors
Here's the reason smart people struggle with clutter — and what you can actually do about it.
The answer isn't more bins, better habits, or stronger willpower. It's neuroscience. And once you understand it, everything changes.
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If you've ever tried to declutter and walked away feeling worse…
You bought the bins. Watched the videos. Made the piles. Cleared a drawer. Maybe even got a whole room done.
And then it came back. The freeze. The overwhelm. The guilt of walking away — again.
Here's what nobody tells you: you are not lazy, broken, or unmotivated.
You've been trying to solve an emotional problem with a physical solution. The reason smart, capable people struggle with clutter isn't about organization skills. It's about what stress does to the brain.
When your body is under chronic stress, it floods your system with cortisol. That single hormone shuts down your prefrontal cortex — the part of your brain responsible for decisions, focus, and follow-through.
So every time you try to start, your brain literally cannot cooperate. The freeze isn't weakness. It's biology. And there's a method designed around exactly that.
THE BOOK
Put That Stuff Down: The DO Well Method to Letting Go of Clutter and Trauma
Not another organizing book. A preventive mental health tool that treats the root — so the results actually last.
🏆 International Mental Health Award 2024 & 2025
📚 63,700+ copies sold
👥 400+ coaching clients
Before the DO Well Method, here's what kept happening…
❌ Clients who bought every organizing system and still couldn't start…
❌ People who cleaned the same room five times and watched it fill back up…
❌ Trauma survivors whose environment kept them locked in the past…
❌ Overwhelmed parents who felt shame every time they looked at their home…
❌ Professionals who had it together at work but fell apart at home…
The tools existed. The motivation was there. But the nervous system was running the show — and nobody was addressing that. So we built a method that does.
With the DO Well Method, you'll finally be able to:
✅ Start a decluttering task without dreading it or shutting down
✅ Understand the emotional triggers behind your specific clutter patterns
✅ Regulate your nervous system so your brain can actually make decisions
✅ Let go of items that have been weighing on you for years
✅ Create an environment that supports your wellbeing — not one that adds to your load
✅ Break the shame cycle that keeps you avoiding your own home
✅ Build systems that work with your brain, not against it
✅ Experience real, lasting change — not just a clean room for a week
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WHAT'S INSIDE
Everything included with your order
Put That Stuff Down — eBook
The complete DO Well Method across 8 chapters: understand the problem, master the fundamentals, apply proven strategies, build the right mindset, follow your roadmap, avoid common pitfalls, seek the right guidance, and take your next step — for good.
BONUS : Trauma-Informed Mini Course: The Clutter Freedom Loop
This 5-part video series explains the hidden trauma loops behind clutter—so you can stop the cycle and finally feel calm in your space again.
Everything you can add to your order
The Put That Stuff Down Workbook — 2nd Edition (Add-on: $25)
Reading creates awareness. This printed workbook creates change. Worksheets, exercises, and checklists for every step of the decluttering journey — built for practical, real-life application.
Audiobook (Add-on: $9.97)
Too overwhelmed to sit and read? Let the method work on you while you drive, walk, or rest. Absorb the DO Well Method in the background — at your pace, in your space.
Paperback edition (Add-on: $25)
Highlight, bookmark, revisit. Make this your daily reset tool — something you reach for when the cycle starts again.
SNEAK PEEK
Here's exactly what you'll discover inside…
Chapter 1 — Understanding the Problem
➡️ The common challenges that keep people stuck — and why they're not your fault (p. 11)
➡️ The neuroscience behind the clutter-trauma link: what's actually happening in your brain (p. 13)
➡️ Why traditional decluttering methods fail — and what they're all missing (p. 17)
➡️ The Clutter Vicious Cycle (CVC) explained — and where you can break it (p. 20)
➡️ How clutter evolves across different life stages (p. 24)
Chapter 2 — Fundamentals of the DO Well Method
➡️ The complete introduction to the DO Well Method and how the four steps work together (p. 46)
➡️ Why commitment is step zero — and how to get there without forcing it (p. 49)
➡️ The scientific credibility behind the method: what the research actually says (p. 52)
Chapter 3 — Proven Strategies
➡️ Step 1: Practical strategies for reducing stress before you touch a single item (p. 65)
➡️ Step 2: How to clear the mental fog that keeps you frozen at the starting line (p. 65)
➡️ Step 3: Optimizing your time so decluttering fits your real life (p. 65)
➡️ Step 4: Space and neuroscience — how your environment is affecting your brain right now (p. 66)
Chapter 4 — Mindset and Decluttering Techniques
➡️ The techniques that work with a stressed nervous system — not against it (p. 81)
➡️ How to rediscover the real you — buried under years of accumulated weight (p. 81)
➡️ Mindset tools for mental clarity and emotional balance (p. 82)
Chapter 5 — Your Roadmap to Success
➡️ Step-by-step guide with detailed instructions for each phase of your journey (p. 97)
➡️ Worksheets, exercises, and checklists for practical, real-world application (p. 108)
Chapter 6 — Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
➡️ The most common mistakes and obstacles — and exactly how to sidestep them (p. 117)
➡️ Proven tips and strategies to overcome what derails most people (p. 117)
➡️ Lessons learned from the authors' and clients' real experiences (p. 132)
Chapter 7 — The Art of Seeking Guidance
➡️ Why external support is not a sign of weakness — it's how transformation happens (p. 141)
Chapter 8 — Taking the Next Step
➡️ Why now is the right time to act — even if you don't feel ready (p. 151)
➡️ It's normal to feel overwhelmed — here's what to do with that feeling (p. 152)
➡️ The power of community: why you don't have to do this alone (p. 153)
Conclusion & Final Words
➡️ Your complete path to a clutter-free, fulfilling life (p. 159)
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OUR STORY
How we went from watching people stay stuck — to building a method that finally works
For years, we watched the same painful pattern repeat itself. People came to us with full bins, full schedules, and empty results. They'd done the work. They'd tried the systems. And still — the home stayed chaotic, the shame stayed heavy, and the cycle kept spinning.
The traditional approach kept failing for the same reason: it treated a nervous system problem like a storage problem.
❌ Recommending bins and labels when the issue was unprocessed grief…
❌ Giving checklists to brains that couldn't sequence tasks under stress…
❌ Telling people to "just start with one drawer" while cortisol had their prefrontal cortex offline…
❌ Blaming lack of willpower for what was a biological stress response…
We spent years studying the intersection of neuroscience, trauma, and environment. Tested. Refined. Coached over 400 people through the process directly.
The DO Well Method is what happened when we stopped treating the symptom and started treating the source.
YOUR AUTHORS
Meet Valerie & Jean-Michel
Valerie Huard
International Mental Health Award 2024 & 2025
An internationally recognized certified expert in mental health, challenging decluttering and organizing. Valerie has dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome the burden of clutter and trauma. Her compassionate approach has empowered thousands to reclaim their lives and find lasting peace.
Jean-Michel Tetreault
International Mental Health Award 2024 & 2025
A leading authority on productivity, holistic decluttering, and mental wellness. Jean-Michel brings years of experience and numerous accolades to a method that enables individuals to transform their spaces — and their lives — with practical, proven strategies.
PRAISE FOR PUT THAT STUFF DOWN
Real people. Real results.
"This is empowering PTSD victims to take charge of their own healing."
— Barry Spilchuk, Founder of The LEGACY Club and co-author of A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul
"Reading this book helped me realize I was not alone and that stress impacts my ability to declutter. This book is a gem that has changed my life!"
— Heather Hanson
★★★★★
"Before I read this, I was disorganized and overwhelmed. It helped me see the connection between my stress and clutter, providing steps to manage decluttering in 15 minutes."
— Jane Morrone Costagliola
★★★★★
"Valerie and Jean-Michel are rockstars. They help you understand how trauma affects clutter — and give you tips for an organized home that will also help you cope with PTSD."
— Winnie Chin, Author of This Ability, NOT Disability
★★★★★
Suffering from PTSD is extremely debilitating. This book will help you overcome your stress and anxiety by decluttering your life, starting with your home."
— Susie Nelsen, Author of Finishing Well
★★★★★
This is for you if…
✅ You feel overwhelmed just looking at your space
✅ You've tried organizing systems that never stuck
✅ You carry trauma, chronic stress, or anxiety that shows up in your environment
✅ You're exhausted from starting over again and again
✅ You want to understand the why — not just the how
This is NOT for you if…
❌ You want quick hacks with no inner work
❌ You believe clutter is purely a cleaning problem
❌ You're not ready for real, lasting change
The cycle doesn't break on its own.
The longer it continues, the heavier it gets. But once you understand what's actually driving it — everything becomes possible.
You're not starting over.
You're starting correctly — for the first time.
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Curious? Let's Address Your Questions:
Is this program scientifically backed?
Yes—our method is grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and trauma research. It’s not just organizing—it’s healing work.
How is this different from other decluttering advice?
"Put That Stuff Down" is the only program that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of clutter, offering a lasting solution rather than a temporary fix.
What if I've tried everything else?
This method is made for women who’ve ‘tried it all’—because it works at the root, not just the room.
Watch how clutter and trauma are connected—and why traditional organizing fails when your brain’s been through a lot.
I bought this book and another package they created. They explain things better than anyone I've ever experienced and have given me so much hope for my situation.
I really look forward to diving in! Thank you for helping others! Thanks Valerie
★★★★★
Thank you. I really appreciate the information in your book. As I cleaned a pair of shoes before donating them, I realized how holding an item reinforces our emotional attachment to it.
I almost kept the shoes, but because of your book, I understood why I felt that way—and was finally able to let them go. Thank you!
★★★★★
Wondering if this is right for you?
Why should I buy today instead of waiting?
Because your clutter—and the emotional toll it takes—isn’t going away on its own. Today is the best moment to break the cycle, reclaim your space, and finally feel peace. Don’t wait for another ‘someday’.
Are you certified to give trauma advice?
Valerie is trauma-informed certified and holds a Mental Health First Aid certification. With a background in Occupational Therapy and years as a master trainer for first responders, she brings deep experience. While not a licensed therapist, her methods were reviewed and praised by leading psychiatrists and brain experts involved in shaping this program.
Does it work for me if I don't live in the US?
🌍 Yes—this bundle is completely digital and accessible from anywhere. You’ll also get support from our team, no matter your time zone. Start your journey to a clutter-free life, wherever you are in the world.
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