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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

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen explores the powerful organizing philosophy of Margareta Magnusson and her book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, introducing listeners to the method known as Swedish Death Cleaning, or döstädning. This practical and thoughtful approach to decluttering focuses on simplifying your home, reducing unnecessary belongings, and organizing your life with the future in mind. Listeners will learn when to s

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen shares a real Space by Space client story featuring Jen, an “elevate” client who already had strong systems in place but wanted her home to function even better. Through Jen’s experience, listeners learn how professional organizing can improve efficiency, maximize storage, and enhance everyday routines without expensive renovations. This episode explores practical organizing strategies such as reworking c

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen is joined by her organizing team to break down the signature Space-by-Space organizing method used by Space by Space Organizing. Together, they walk listeners through the full professional organizing process from the initial consultation to the final “big sigh of relief.” You’ll learn what really happens during a professional home organizing project, including the Big Sort, Big Evaluation, and Big Rearran

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen is joined by estate planning attorney Rachel Schromen of Schromen Law to kick off a new series on estate planning and organizing life’s most important paperwork. Together, they explore why so many people delay creating wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives and how avoiding these decisions can create confusion and stress for loved ones later. Listeners will learn the first practical steps to

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen welcomes her father, longtime funeral director Kevin Waterston, for an honest and practical conversation about organizing with the end in mind. Together, they explore today’s funeral trends, including why cremation has become the most common choice, what families can do with cremated remains, and how documenting final wishes can ease stress for loved ones. They also discuss eco-friendly end-of-life option

In this heartfelt episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen is joined by clients Jen and Natalie, who share powerful personal stories about navigating major life transitions through organizing and decluttering. From packing up 20 years of shared life after separation to sorting through a childhood home following loss, this episode explores how practical organizing work intersects with grief, healing, and new beginnings. Together, they discuss the emotion

In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen welcomes renowned feng shui consultant and author Carole Hyder for an enlightening conversation about how our homes influence our lives. Drawing on decades of experience and insights from her books, Carole explains what feng shui really is, how it works, and why even small changes to your space can have meaningful impact. Together, they explore practical ways to improve the flow and function of your home

In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen welcomes productivity and leadership coach Ellen Faye for a practical and personal conversation about what productivity really means and how to make it work for the way your brain is wired. Together, they explore how intentional use of time can reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and help listeners move forward on the tasks that matter most. Through real-life examples, including a live coaching session with Colleen herself, the ep

In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston is joined by her dad, longtime funeral director Kevin Waterston, for a candid and surprisingly grounding conversation about planning for the inevitable. Drawing from decades of experience in end-of-life care, Kevin shares insights into how families navigate loss and how preparation can make those moments far less overwhelming. Together, they explore what it means to “organize with the end in mind,” from documenting fi

Welcome to Sorting Through Life! In our very first episode, meet Colleen and Alicia, the Space by Space Organizing team and learn how their passion for helping people organize their homes turned into a mission to help people sort through life itself. We’re sharing the story behind the show, our connection with AM 950, and why we believe organizing is about so much more than tidy drawers and labeled bins. From the psychology of stuff to overconsumption, neurodivergent organizi