Sorting Through Life

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 37: Unpacking the Emotional Paralysis of Your Stored Belongings

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

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 36: A Surprising Next Life For Your Trash

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-recycl

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 35: Choosing Joy While Aging

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,

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 34: Leave a Legacy, not a Burden

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

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 33: How Organizing a Childhood Home Helped Natalie Heal After Tragic Loss

Colleen and Alicia sit down for an intimate chat with their client-turned-friend, Natalie. They dive deep into Natalie’s tough emotional journey of clearing out her child

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 32: Giving Your Stuff a Second Life

In 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

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 31: The Team Behind the Transformations

In this special episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen is joined by the people helping bring Space by Space Organizing to life every day: organiz

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 30: Behind Closed Drawers: The Impact of a Whole Home Organizing Transformation

In Episode 30 of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston is joined by fellow Space by Space Organizing team member Alicia and client Maddii to share the story behind a re

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 29: The Stuff You Leave Behind: Planning Your Wishes & Protecting Your Legacy

What happens to your belongings after you’re gone? In this episode of Sorting Through Life, Colleen Waterston sits down with estate attorney, Rachel Schromen, to discuss

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 28: Organizing Your Life After Loss with Julie Martella

Colleen sits down with resilience strategist Julie Martella from Navigating Widowhood to tackle the overwhelming process of sorting through a loved one’s belongings after

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 27: Supporting Retail through an Organizational Lens

Colleen sits down with her “NAPO buddy” Hadiyah Alexander as they recount the influence of The Container Store on both of their personal journeys along with how they want

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 26: Creating Space for Family and Celebrating Pride

Colleen Waterston welcomes father-son duo John and Pen to discuss their transformative, ongoing home organization journey. Pivoting to the studio after a rained-out Pride

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 25: Unpacking the Emotional Weight of Clutter with Carrie Lane

Colleen Waterston welcomes Carrie Lane to Sorting Through Life for an eye-opening chat about the professional organizing industry. We dive deep into Carrie’s new book, Mo

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 24: Sustainability and Fashion with Krystell Theisen Escobar

Host Colleen Waterston is joined by Krystell Theisen Escobar. Krystell is the founder of Eco Chico and Soul aWear in West St. Paul. Colleen and Krystell discuss Krystell’

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 23: The Story Behind Space by Space Organizing

This week we’re switching things up as Alicia turns the tables to interview Colleen about the real-life journey of building Space by Space Organizing. We dive deep into t

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 22: How to Choose the Right People to Manage Your Estate

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 o

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 21: Taming Your Wild Task List with Ellen Faye

Colleen is joined by productivity expert Ellen Faye for a refreshing conversation on conquering that chaotic, never-ending to-do list. Together, they unpack a simple prio

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 20: Master The Art Of The Neighborhood Garage Sale This Season

Colleen Waterston sits down with her right-hand Alicia and neighbor Warren to dive into the emotional and messy journey of clearing out an estate filled with years of “ex

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 19: The Art of Preserving Memories with Remento Co-Founder Charlie Greene

Colleen Waterston sits down with Remento co-founder Charlie Greene to dive into the magic of capturing life’s best stories before they slip away. They talk about how a si

Sorting Through Life – Ep. 18: Sorting Through ADHD and Organized Chaos

Colleen Waterston and her right-hand pro, Alicia, chat with ICU nurse Danielle about finding order in the middle of a beautiful, busy chaos. Between moving overseas and r