When you downsize, you’re not just clearing out closets — you’re closing chapters, releasing old roles, and stepping into a new version of yourself. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what really happens after the clutter is gone… when the house feels lighter, but your identity suddenly feels unfamiliar. We explore the hidden emotional work of downsizing — the quiet grief of no longer being the family host, the neighborhood problem-solver, the keeper of traditions, or the person whose pu...
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When you downsize, you’re not just clearing out closets — you’re closing chapters, releasing old roles, and stepping into a new version of yourself. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what really happens after the clutter is gone… when the house feels lighter, but your identity suddenly feels unfamiliar. We explore the hidden emotional work of downsizing — the quiet grief of no longer being the family host, the neighborhood problem-solver, the keeper of traditions, or the person whose pu...
28. Are You Saving It or Avoiding It? How to Spot Hidden Clutter Traps
The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast
43 minutes
4 months ago
28. Are You Saving It or Avoiding It? How to Spot Hidden Clutter Traps
Some clutter hides in plain sight—disguised as good intentions, future plans, or memories we think we’re preserving. In this episode of The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, we unpack the hidden clutter traps that sneak into your home and your mindset. Whether it’s the “someday” box, the craft supplies you’ll get to one day, or the heirlooms you’re saving for kids who don’t want them, this conversation helps you spot what you're truly avoiding. We dive into: The psychology behind “just-in-case” clu...
The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast
When you downsize, you’re not just clearing out closets — you’re closing chapters, releasing old roles, and stepping into a new version of yourself. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what really happens after the clutter is gone… when the house feels lighter, but your identity suddenly feels unfamiliar. We explore the hidden emotional work of downsizing — the quiet grief of no longer being the family host, the neighborhood problem-solver, the keeper of traditions, or the person whose pu...
