Sorting Through Life Episode 18: Behind Closed Drawers - Going from Overwhelmed to Organized
- tiffanybeamer
- May 5
- 1 min read
In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston, professional home organizer and founder of Space by Space Organizing in the Twin Cities, sits down with fellow organizer, Alicia and client Danielle for an honest conversation about the emotional side of getting organized. They dive into the guilt and hesitation many people feel when hiring a professional organizer, especially the belief that “I should be able to do this myself.” Danielle shares her personal experience of putting things off again and again until clutter began to pile up and what finally motivated her to ask for help. You’ll hear how Colleen and her team transformed Danielle’s home, including a deep dive into organizing a challenging crawl space and thoughtfully preparing items for potential future family expansion. This episode highlights how letting go of shame, taking action, and working with the right support can create lasting change in your home and your mindset.