Join host Colleen Waterston for Sorting Through Life, airing Sundays from noon to 1 PM, for an empowering exploration of how to declutter both your physical and emotional spaces. Drawing on her background as a professional organizer and daughter of a funeral director, Colleen offers a unique perspective on the psychology of our belongings and the importance of legacy. Tune in for practical advice and insightful conversations designed to help you reclaim your environment and find greater peace through intentional living.
Latest episodes
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48 min
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 us move, o…
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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-recycle househol…
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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, they explo…
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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 a burden.…
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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 childhood home…
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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 we accumul…
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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: organizer Alicia,…
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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 remarkable h…
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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 how planni…
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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 a loss. W…
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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 to suppor…
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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 festival…
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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, More Than Pr…
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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’s story of…
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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 the highs a…
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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 oldest chil…
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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 priority-based…
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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 “excessive co…
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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 simple weekl…
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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 raising a f…