On this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen talks with Katie, a Space by Space Organizing client, about storage units, life transitions, and how our belongings help us move, or often hold us back, through the chapters of our lives. After a difficult move left Katie’s storage unit packed and disorganized, Colleen helped her sort, organize, and take stock of what she owned. The process helped Katie make more intentional decisions about what was worth keeping for the next c

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 to batteries and light bulbs, they explore the surprising afterlife of everyday things, even the things we consider trash, and the pos

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 about learning to tell the truth about what she needs, asking her family for help, and finding new ways to st

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 planning before a crisis happens, and how families can begin talking about what matters most. Legacy Lifting is a Space by Space Organizin

On this episode of Sorting Through Life, the Space by Space organizing team sits down with client Natalie to talk about navigating grief while sorting through her late father’s belongings. After his unexpected death, Natalie traveled from Washington to Minnesota to handle his home and belongings, only to face a car accident, a traumatic brain injury, and overwhelming memories along the way. The team shares how they helped Natalie work through the emotional weight of her dad’s

I n 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 their space. As the founder of Space by Space Organizing, a Twin Cities home organizing business, Colleen and her team share how