Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or the elderly, it’s for anyone who wants to make life easier for the people they love. In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston sits down with estate attorney Rachel Schromen to break down the essentials of planning for the future at any age. Together, they walk through the key documents everyone should understand, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Rachel explains how these to

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen sits down with Greg DeMarco of Choice Connections, a senior living advisor who helps families navigate housing decisions with clarity and confidence. Together, they break down the often confusing landscape of senior living options and share practical strategies to help families plan ahead—before urgency removes choice. Greg explains his four-step personalized approach to matching individuals with the righ

In this heartfelt episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen sits down with her 88-year-old best friend Mary and Mary’s daughter Anne to share their deeply personal journey of transitioning to senior living. Together, they walk through the emotional and practical steps of realizing when it was time for Mary to move into a senior living community, how they planned the transition, and what it really felt like to downsize decades of memories into a smaller s

Thinking about a home renovation or addition but not sure where to start? In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen sits down with Twin Cities residential architect Ashley Mytling, owner of Mytling Design, to break down what homeowners really need to know before starting a renovation. Ashley shares how thoughtful architectural planning can honor the character of your home while improving everyday function, and explains the difference between work

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen sits down with furniture flipper Natalie to explore how restoring and repurposing furniture can save money, reduce waste, and create beautiful, functional storage solutions. Natalie shares how she turned a passion for refinishing furniture into a full-time business, along with the lessons she learned along the way. Listeners will learn how to spot high-quality furniture at estate sales, thrift stores, and

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen teams up with productivity coach Ellen Faye, author of Productivity for How You’re Wired, to tackle one of modern life’s biggest sources of stress: email overload. Together, they explore why inboxes get out of control, how to sort emails using simple triage methods, and practical strategies to reduce email clutter without feeling overwhelmed. From managing multiple email accounts to unsubscribing without