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Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind with Julie Coraccio | The Matt Feret Show Podcast | #057

Ep. 57

In this episode of The Matt Feret Show, I discuss decluttering and downsizing with Julie Coraccio, a professional organizer. We discuss all aspects of decluttering, our emotional attachment to objects, how to navigate downsizing during a move or retirement, and what to do with a loved one’s belongings after they pass. Julie emphasizes the importance of having open conversations about decluttering with loved ones and working together to create a plan for the future, including digital assets and end-of-life planning. Julie gives some great tips on approaching decluttering independently and with a professional organizer. Watch the full episode on YouTube.


1:08 - Introduction

2:09 - Downsizing and decluttering

10:36 - Feng Shui and clutter

19:03 - What to do with unwanted clutter

25:48 - Decluttering in retirement

32:50 - Decluttering and death

45:21 - End-of-life planning

47:26 - Conclusion and outro


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