Sorting Through Life – Ep. 9: Beyond the Before and After with Jen

Colleen Waterston dives into the “behind the scenes” of home organization with her client, Jen, to talk about what actually happens when Colleen and her crew visit your home. From tackling a 1950s garage nightmare to figuring out a more intuitive flow for morning coffee, they chat about how small systems—like labeling and zoning—can totally…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 8: Space By Space Method

Colleen is joined by Alicia and Tiffany from Space by Space Organizing to talk about different methods of organization, plus their own personal touches and how they make every client feel valued as if the person they were organizing for were they themselves.

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 7: Tackling the Filing Cabinet of Life with Rachel Schromen

Dive into the “filing cabinet of life” to tackle the paperwork, legal documents, and behind-the-scenes admin that keep a life running. Estate attorney and death doula Rachel Schromen joins the conversation to demystify why so many people avoid estate planning and how to overcome the emotional barriers associated with mortality. This series offers practical, candid…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 6: Dying To Get Organized

Host Colleen Waterston features her monthly segment, Dying to Get Organized. She is joined by her father, Kevin Waterston, a lifelong funeral director, as Colleen and her dad dive into the practice of cremation and the choices you have to fulfill your final wishes. #SortingThroughLife #HomeOrganization #MindfulLiving #MinnesotaLife #SwedishDeathCleaning #EndofLifePlanning #ProfessionalOrganizer #StressRelief #DeclutterYourLife #FamilyLegacy

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 5: Behind Closed Drawers with Jen and Natalie

In our Behind Closed Drawers series, Colleen sits down with two of her clients, Jen and Natalie, to discuss how professional organizing is about so much more than just tidy shelves. Jen shares her experience of parting with decades of belongings after a divorce, while Natalie opens up about the daunting task of merging her…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 4: Feng Shui Secrets with Carol Hyder

Colleen sits down with Feng Shui expert Carol Hyder to explore how the placement of your furniture and the flow of your home can actually change your life. Carol breaks down her “9 minutes for 9 days” rule for clearing clutter and explains why your bedroom should be a mirror-free sanctuary for rest. You’ll learn…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 3: Productivity for How You’re Wired

Colleen Waterston is joined by productivity coach Ellen Faye to help us move past mid-January resolution guilt and start using our time more intentionally. They dive into why “one size fits all” advice usually fails and how understanding your personal wiring—from your sleep schedule to your personality type—is the real secret to getting things done.…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 2: Minnesota Roots and Mindful Planning

Colleen dives into the heart of Minnesota as we reflect on the deep sense of calm that home organization provides during turbulent times. Joining the conversation is Colleen’s father, Kevin Waterston, a lifelong funeral director, to discuss the practical and emotional weight of “dying to get organized”. From exploring the concept of Swedish death cleaning…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 1: Meet Colleen and Alicia

Join Colleen and Alicia for the debut episode of Sorting Through Life as they pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to work as professional organizers. They walk you through the “Space by Space” method and explain why letting a stranger see your messiest junk drawer is actually the best way to start…

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