Ep. 73 The average American home holds over 300,000 items. What happens when it’s time to let go?

After decades in the same home, moving can feel overwhelming — especially when every corner holds a memory. In this heartfelt episode of Declutter Empress Radio, host Derria Murphy sits down with Jeannine Bryant, senior move manager, author of Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff, and founder of Changing Spaces SRS, to explore the emotional and practical process of rightsizing for seniors and their families.

Jeannine shares expert strategies for helping aging adults simplify their spaces before a move — not just to make room in a smaller home, but to pass on their legacy while they’re still here to share the stories behind their heirlooms. From family discussions about sentimental items to holiday gifting of meaningful keepsakes, Jeannine helps families avoid leaving 300,000 decisions for their loved ones later.

You’ll learn how to let go with love, plan moves in advance, and approach this life transition with peace and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between downsizing and rightsizing for your next chapter

• How to decide what to keep, donate, or gift before you move

• Ways to include children and grandchildren in the decluttering process

• Why letting go early helps reduce stress and preserve family harmony

Resources Mentioned:

📘 Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff by Jeannine Bryant

🌐 easyrightsizing.com

📲 Follow @EasyRightSizing on Facebook and Instagram

Chapters:

0:00 Right Sizing: Simplifying Moves for Seniors and Families

6:59 Releasing Sentimental Items and Embracing Memories

13:16 Right Sizing Your Home for Life's Changing Stages

15:00 Letting Go of Possessions and Embracing Emotional Release

23:40 Overcoming Downsizing Challenges with Strategic Planning

28:43 Holiday Decluttering and Family Bonding Through Rightsizing

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