Sorting Through Life
Sundays Noon-1 PM
Join host Colleen Waterston for Sorting Through Life, airing Sundays from noon to 1 PM, for an empowering exploration of how to declutter both your physical and emotional spaces. Drawing on her background as a professional organizer and daughter of a funeral director, Colleen offers a unique perspective on the psychology of our belongings and the importance of legacy. Tune in for practical advice and insightful conversations designed to help you reclaim your environment and find greater peace through intentional living.
In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen talks with Jens Narveson of Ridwell about what happens to our stuff when we’re done with it. Ridwell gives hard-to-recycle household items a next chapter by collecting them and connecting them with recycling and reuse partners that can turn them into something new. From plastic film and textiles…
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In this heartfelt episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen sits down with her dear friend Mary, an 88-year-old community builder and lifelong source of wisdom. Together, they explore the realities of aging—from retirement, medical challenges, and physical limitations to falls, loneliness, and the difficult process of letting go of a longtime home. Mary speaks candidly…
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On this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen and Space by Space Organizing team member Tiffany talk about what it means to leave a legacy, not a burden. As we age, planning ahead can make difficult transitions easier for everyone. We discuss how to start the conversations around aging, belongings, downsizing, and…
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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 33: How Organizing a Childhood Home Helped Natalie Heal After Tragic Loss
Colleen and Alicia sit down for an intimate chat with their client-turned-friend, Natalie. They dive deep into Natalie’s tough emotional journey of clearing out her childhood home after the sudden passing of her dad and her own recovery from a traumatic brain injury. It’s a beautifully conversation about navigating heavy grief, letting go of guilt,…
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In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, we go beyond organizing your home and explore the full journey of your belongings. From understanding why we accumulate so much clutter in the first place to making thoughtful decisions about what leaves our homes, this conversation offers practical advice for anyone trying to simplify…
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In this special episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen is joined by the people helping bring Space by Space Organizing to life every day: organizer Alicia, marketing and communications specialist Tiffany, and Colleen’s new assistant, Cortney. Together, they take a look at the past, present, and future of Space by Space. Colleen shares…
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In Episode 30 of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston is joined by fellow Space by Space Organizing team member Alicia and client Maddii to share the story behind a remarkable home transformation. During a difficult pregnancy, Maddii found herself overwhelmed by clutter and struggling to keep her home functioning. The experience became a turning point,…
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What happens to your belongings after you’re gone? In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston sits down with estate attorney, Rachel Schromen, to discuss how planning ahead can protect your legacy and make life easier for the people you love. The conversation explores why it’s important to talk with your family about which…
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Colleen sits down with resilience strategist Julie Martella from Navigating Widowhood to tackle the overwhelming process of sorting through a loved one’s belongings after a loss. We explore the profound connection between physical clutter and the grieving brain, offering gentle ways to build a personal support team that can actually help lighten the load. Whether…
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Colleen sits down with her “NAPO buddy” Hadiyah Alexander as they recount the influence of The Container Store on both of their personal journeys along with how they want to support retail through an organizational lens.
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