What happens when the things we own become tied to the people and memories we’ve lost? In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston explores the complicated relationship between grief and belongings with Julie Martella, founder of Navigating Widowhood and author of Navigating Widowhood: A Guide for Your Journey Through Loss and Beyond. Julie and Colleen discuss why sorting through possessions after a loss is about so much more than decluttering. It’s about ident

What does it really take to become a professional organizer? And where is the organizing industry headed next? In this episode of Sorting Through Life, host Colleen Waterston, owner of Space by Space Organizing, is joined by fellow professional organizer Hadiyah, a leader within the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), to discuss their shared journey into the organizing profession and the future of the industry. Their friendship began afte

What happens when a basement full of storage needs to become a home for two? In this heartfelt Pride Month episode of Sorting Through Life, host Colleen Waterston, owner of Space by Space Organizing, welcomes her clients Penn and John to share the story behind their incredible home transformation. When Penn's partner was preparing to move into the family home, the basement, which had slowly become the household's catch-all storage space, needed a complete reset. Colleen worke

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