Professional home organizer Colleen Waterston sits down with author and anthropologist Carrie Lane to discuss her new book, More Than Pretty Boxes: How the Rise of Professional Organizing Shows Us the Way We Work Isn't Working. Together, they explore why so many Americans feel overwhelmed, how our homes have become a reflection of larger pressures around work, family, and consumer culture, and why professional organizers do far more than create beautiful spaces. From overstuf

Can sustainable fashion help us simplify our lives and reduce waste? In Episode 24 of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston talks with Krystell Theisen Escobar, founder of EcoChico and Soul aWear Circular Fashion, about fast fashion, resale, decluttering, and practical ways families can embrace reuse. From kids' clothing systems to mending and secondhand shopping, this conversation is full of inspiration for creating a more organized home and a more sustainable future.

In this special role-reversal episode of Sorting Through Life, host Colleen Waterston moves from the host seat to the guest seat. Interviewed by her colleague and fellow Space by Space organizer, Alicia, Colleen shares the story behind her work as a home organizer and entrepreneur. From her journey into the organizing world to launching her own business, Colleen reflects on the challenges and lessons that have shaped her journey. She opens up about navigating uncertainty, bal

On this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston and estate attorney Rachel Schromen navigate the tricky waters of choosing who will manage your affairs when you no longer can. It turns out that your oldest child or even your spouse might not actually be the best fit for the job, and it is perfectly okay to look outside your immediate family for help. Listen in for practical advice on picking the right personality types for these heavy roles to ensure your legacy is

On this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston and Ellen Faye dive into one of the biggest sources of stress in modern life: the overwhelming to-do list. If your brain feels like it’s flashing “storage almost full,” you’re not alone. This conversation explores why traditional task lists often fail, how people confuse projects with tasks, and why the right productivity method matters more than the latest planner or app. Topics explored in this episode include How t

In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston, owner and lead organizer of Space by Space Organizing, is joined by team member Alicia and longtime friend and client Warren for an honest conversation about decluttering a longtime family home and preparing for a successful garage sale. Warren shares his experience caring for his mother, who was an “excessive collector” and the emotional process of sorting through years of belongings in the home they shared. This ep