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ORGANIZE WITH GRACE | Declutter | Renew | Rebuild
Hosted by Grace Rehman | Declutter Guide | Professional Organizer · EN
Organize with Grace — For Your New Season is a gentle, hope‑filled podcast for the woman emerging from a hard season and ready for a fresh start. If your home feels overwhelming and cluttered from survival mode, you’re not alone. Here, decluttering is more than just clearing the space; it’s about renewal. Each episode offers simple, compassionate guidance to help you release what no longer belongs and create a home that supports who you’re becoming.
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Swedish Death Cleaning Could Be the Method To Downsizing Success (An Interview with Emily McDermott)
Jun 1700:33:47Tap to summarizeThere comes a point where many families need to address the proverbial elephant in the room: What happens to all of my parents' stuff someday? Whether you are helping aging parents downsize, supporting a move into assisted living, or simply thinking ahead for your own future, this conversation is important. In this episode, I sit down with Emily McDermott to talk about an inspiring topic (and book) with an unusual name but one that's so impactful: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Together we talk about: Why planning can ease stress for loved ones The difference between sentimental and simply old How to start downsizing without overwhelm Why asking family members what they actually want matters The emotional side of letting go Why waiting until a crisis often makes things harder This conversation is really about keeping what matters and making thoughtful decisions while there is still time and space to do so. If you’re helping a parent downsize or beginning to think about your own future, I am confident that this episode will meet you right where you are. Grab Emily's free guide "5 Simple Steps to Start Swedish Death Cleaning" Connect with Emily: Website: www.simplebyemmy.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy Have a question or two about the downsizing process? You don’t have to figure this out alone. I offer 30‑minute coaching sessions to help you get clear next steps for your parents’ situation, whether you’re local or supporting them from a distance. Book your session here → 30-Minute Downsize Coaching Session
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Helping Your Parents Downsize and Clear Out Their Home
May 700:14:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m sharing who this podcast is really for and why I’ve shifted my focus toward helping the sons and daughters navigating downsizing, caregiving, and clearing out a parent’s home. If you’ve been carrying this in the background of your life and wondering where to begin, this is for you. Download the free guide: 👉 Helping Your Parent Downsize and Move
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Bags of Bags: Decluttering the Gift Bag Stash
Mar 1300:08:12Tap to summarizeGift bags seem harmless to keep, but over time, they can gradually multiply around the house. In this episode, I share how my own stash turned into bags of bags and a simple way to keep them under control. Download your free declutter list below: 👉 40-plus Declutter Checklist — Organize with Grace Thinking about downsizing? I also offer virtual downsizing planning sessions. If you'd like to find out if this could help you, fill out the short interest form. I will personally follow up with you. 👉 Start Your Downsizing Plan
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Just One Thing: A Simple Way to Start Clearing Your Closet
Feb 1100:14:19Tap to summarizeWhat if you didn’t need a full weekend to clear your closet? In this episode, I’m sharing why “just one thing” might be the simplest and most sustainable way to begin. When decluttering feels manageable, you’re more likely to repeat it. One item at a time becomes space, relief, and momentum — without overwhelm. If you’re ready for calm, steady progress in your home, this is your place to start. → Ready for more personalized support? Book a session with me here: Work with Grace → Get this free resource and get monthly updates from me: Declutter Checklist
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The Paper Pause: When Paper Is So Hard to Let Go Of (And What It’s Really Holding)
Jan 3000:06:57Tap to summarizePaper without a due date can be the hardest to deal with, like notes, lists, journals, and ideas you’re not ready to decide on yet. In this opening episode of a short series on paper, we start with understanding why writing can feel safer than deciding, and why paper often lingers longer than we expect. Links mentioned in this episode: → Get this free resource and receive monthly updates from me: 40+ Things to Give Away, Donate, or Toss https://organizewithgrace.com/declutterchecklist → Work with me: Finish It with Grace https://calendly.com/gracerehman/fiwg-session Have a question? Email me hello@organizewithgrace.com
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Why January Doesn’t Need To Be Productive: Two Simple Questions Instead of New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 2300:10:24Tap to summarizeJanuary doesn’t have to be productive to count. In this episode, I share why it’s okay if you moved slower than expected, felt tired, or didn’t follow through on New Year’s resolutions. Instead of pressure, I offer a simpler way to reflect using two simple questions that help you move forward without overwhelm. I also speak to you who jumped into decluttering (especially paper) with momentum, then found yourself slowing down or second-guessing the pace. This episode sets the tone for what’s coming next: a new series focused on paper and how to approach it without guilt or rushing. If you’d like support as you begin (or return to) decluttering, I invite you to join my email list. When you join, I’ll send you a simple declutter list you can use as a starting point. It’s not a challenge, not a schedule, and not something you have to finish all at once. Just a clear place to begin when you’re ready. You can sign up using this link: 40-plus Declutter Checklist — Organize with Grace Start where you are. I’m glad you’re here.
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111 | The First Step You’ve Been Missing: Why You Can’t Finish Decluttering Alone
Dec 1300:15:47Tap to summarizeThere’s that one thing you keep meaning to deal with. The closet. The paperwork. The room you close the door on. You tell yourself you’ll get to it, but somehow you never do. In this episode, I talk about why it’s not that you don’t know where to start. It’s that doing it alone feels like too much. I share the simple first step most women are missing, why decluttering stalls halfway through, and how support changes everything. I also introduce Finish It With Grace, a side-by-side session for the woman who’s ready to stop circling the same project and finally get it done. If you’ve been stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with yourself, this episode is for you. 👉 Sign up for a session here: Finish It With Grace - Book Your Session
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110 | Why We Buy on Impulse (Updated Listener Favorite)
Dec 600:19:41Tap to summarizeThis episode is one of the most downloaded on the show, and I’m bringing it back with a fresh intro and outro for the holiday season. If you’ve ever bought something on impulse and wondered why, especially when life already feels full, this gentle replay will give you clarity and awareness. Inside this episode: • A relatable impulse buying story • Why we make emotional purchases • How small items add to clutter • A calm way to move through the season I hope this episode brings you a soft pause and a little more clarity today. The holidays may have already passed by the time you hear this episode but it's not too late to work together on a project that you've been meaning to complete and Finish It with Grace is the session to get things done! 👉Find out more about this 1:1 Session, then schedule. It's that easy!
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109 | The Calm Before The Holidays Part 3 - Feeling Overwhelmed by the Holidays? Let's Slow Down Together
Nov 2500:09:02Tap to summarizeThanksgiving and the holidays evoke a range of emotions, including old memories, pressure to make everything look perfect, and the buzz of the season that never seems to slow down. In this episode, we’re taking a deep breath together and asking one simple question. Get ready to slow down for a few minutes while we do an honest reflection about holiday expectations, and a simple way to create the feeling you want in your home instead of slipping into chaos. NEED MORE CALM AND CLARITY IN YOUR LIFE? I’m here to support you. You can book a Calm Clarity Session, and we’ll walk through whatever feels heavy right now, in a way that feels peaceful, kind, and doable. Your session link → Calm Clarity Session 🤍Grace
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108 | The Calm Before The Holidays Part 2 - Decluttering The Season
Nov 1400:13:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk with you about slowing down long enough to actually feel ready for the season...not rushed, not behind, just steady and clear. If life has been moving fast and you’ve been wanting a moment to breathe and reset, this will meet you right where you are. And if you want to go a little deeper with me, you can join the 2-Day Calm Before the Holidays Reset. It’s something I created with you in mind. 👉 Register here: The Calm Before The Holidays Reset You can also email me at grace@organizewithgrace.com with "PEACE" in the subject line, and I will send you the details and the link in an email. Come take a pause with me, friend. Let’s reset before the season picks up.
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