Downsizing

Podcast Episode

From the Big House to the Cozy Corner with Coni J. Mackey

What do you do when you realize you have been living for everyone else — and not for yourself? Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Coni J. Mackey, founder of Silver Hair Wisdom and one of Janet's longtime friends and collaborators. Coni shares her deeply personal journey of going …

What do you do when you realize you have been living for everyone else — and not for yourself? Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Coni J. Mackey, founder of Silver Hair Wisdom and …

What do you do when you realize you have been living for everyone else — and not for yourself? Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Coni J. Mackey, founder of Silver Hair Wisdom and one of Janet's longtime friends and collaborators. Coni shares her deeply personal journey of going from 2,000 square feet to living in a space just over 600 square feet — and what she discovered along the way about identity, freedom, and what it truly means to let go. This is not just a story about downsizing. It is a story about coming home to yourself. In this conversation you will lear…

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Janet Taylor July 12, 2026

A Conversation With Gail Rubin, The Doyenne Of Death®, A Pioneer In Death Education &Raquo; 14070400 1653618081522 158301D87Ef86

Podcast Episode

Becoming Your Best Version

A Conversation with Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death®, a Pioneer in Death Education

Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death®, is a pioneering death educator based in New Mexico. A doyenne is a woman considered senior in a group who knows a lot about a particular subject. Gail is a Certified Thanatologist (a death and grief educator) and speaker who uses humor and films to get end-of-…

Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death®, is a pioneering death educator based in New Mexico. A doyenne is a woman considered senior in a group who knows a lot about a particular subject. Gail is a Cert…

Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death®, is a pioneering death educator based in New Mexico. A doyenne is a woman considered senior in a group who knows a lot about a particular subject. Gail is a Certified Thanatologist (a death and grief educator) and speaker who uses humor and films to get end-of-life conversations started. She’s the author of the award-winning books A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die, Kicking the Bucket List: 100 Downsizing and Organizing Things to Do Before You Die, Hail and Farewell: Cremation Ceremonies, Templates and Tips, and The…

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Maria Leonard Olsen July 10, 2026

Who Will Care For Me And What Happens To My Stuff? Planning, Downsizing, And Letting Go &Raquo; 7839655 1678308849469 B94514721C8Be

Podcast Episode

Life Happens

Who Will Care for Me and What Happens to My Stuff? Planning, Downsizing, and Letting Go

Why We Hold On To Old Things: "The silliest thing that they absolutely love and will not get rid of are the things that hold meaning to them. And it usually has nothing to do with value." Joy LoverdeTitle: Who Will Care for Me and What Happens to My Stuff? Planning, Downsizing, and Letting GoWelcome…

Why We Hold On To Old Things: "The silliest thing that they absolutely love and will not get rid of are the things that hold meaning to them. And it usually has nothing to do with value." Joy LoverdeT…

Why We Hold On To Old Things: "The silliest thing that they absolutely love and will not get rid of are the things that hold meaning to them. And it usually has nothing to do with value." Joy LoverdeTitle: Who Will Care for Me and What Happens to My Stuff? Planning, Downsizing, and Letting GoWelcome back to Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! In this episode, Kim Hegwood is joined once again by bestselling author Joy Loverde, known for her insightful book Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? Together, they dive into the emotional and practical challenges of aging, from building a realistic care…

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Kim Hegwood July 9, 2026

Podcast Episode

Your Brand Amplified

S E754: PR Beats SEO: Benjamin Behrooz on Building Real Authority in 2026

Anika teamed up with Benjamin Behrooz to decode why massive exposure so often fails to drive revenue. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: the problem isn't content creation—it's integration. Benjamin's 17-year perspective on branding and his experience scaling Branding Los Angeles …

Anika teamed up with Benjamin Behrooz to decode why massive exposure so often fails to drive revenue. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: the problem isn't content creation—it's inte…

Anika teamed up with Benjamin Behrooz to decode why massive exposure so often fails to drive revenue. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: the problem isn't content creation—it's integration. Benjamin's 17-year perspective on branding and his experience scaling Branding Los Angeles across five states offered practical pushback against the persistent "AI will replace everything" narrative, alongside a sharp look at where AI actually creates value.In This EpisodeThe origin story of Branding Los Angeles: from a 400 sq ft apartment to a national powerhouseScaling velocity: expandi…

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Anika Jackson July 8, 2026

Article

Growing Through Mid-Career with Grace and Grit

The 1969 film True Grit introduced audiences to a rugged story of determination, resilience, and courage. John Wayne’s iconic character, Rooster Cogburn, became memorable not because he was polished or comfortable, but because he possessed grit—the willingness to push forward through hardship, d…

The 1969 film True Grit introduced audiences to a rugged story of determination, resilience, and courage. John Wayne’s iconic character, Rooster Cogburn, became memorable not because he was polished…

The 1969 film True Grit introduced audiences to a rugged story of determination, resilience, and courage. John Wayne’s iconic character, Rooster Cogburn, became memorable not because he was polished or comfortable, but because he possessed grit—the willingness to push forward through hardship, discomfort, and uncertainty.That idea still resonates today, especially for those navigating mid-career or halftime of life. At this stage, many professionals find themselves facing unexpected transitions, shifting industries, changing technology, financial pressure, family responsibilities, health c…

Deborah Johnson June 28, 2026

Creating Space For Your Next Chapter: Downsizing Without Regret | Donna Barwald &Raquo; Tbwp Headercolour C 4

Podcast Episode

The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Creating Space for Your Next Chapter: Downsizing Without Regret | Donna Barwald

Downsizing is rarely about the stuff. For many women, it's about deciding what still fits, what no longer serves them, and how to create space for the life they want next. Professional organizer and author Donna Barwald joins Agnes to talk about decluttering, moving, family treasures, storage units,…

Downsizing is rarely about the stuff. For many women, it's about deciding what still fits, what no longer serves them, and how to create space for the life they want next. Professional organizer and a…

Downsizing is rarely about the stuff. For many women, it's about deciding what still fits, what no longer serves them, and how to create space for the life they want next. Professional organizer and author Donna Barwald joins Agnes to talk about decluttering, moving, family treasures, storage units, memories, and why your home should reflect who you are today—not who you used to be. In This Episode: Why downsizing is really about lifestyle, not possessions The emotional side of letting go What to do when your children don't want your treasures How clutter affects stress, focus, and decision…

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Agnes Knowles June 18, 2026

Rightsizing With Ease: Helping Seniors Transition With Jeannine Bryant &Raquo; 52Cabd5A77Bb0Db19606E6009B84E2A7

Podcast Episode

Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

Rightsizing with Ease: Helping Seniors Transition with Jeannine Bryant

Are you part of the sandwich generation —caring for aging parents while managing your own life? You are not alone, and this episode will help. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Jeannine Bryant, founder of Easy Right Sizing and a Senior Move Manager with over 17 years of experien…

Are you part of the sandwich generation —caring for aging parents while managing your own life? You are not alone, and this episode will help. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Je…

Are you part of the sandwich generation —caring for aging parents while managing your own life? You are not alone, and this episode will help. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Jeannine Bryant, founder of Easy Right Sizing and a Senior Move Manager with over 17 years of experience. Jeannine has helped thousands of older adults and their families navigate the emotional and practical process of downsizing — and she is here to help you too. In this conversation you will learn: -How to start the downsizing conversation with a senior loved one without steamrolling or cre…

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Janet Taylor June 14, 2026

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Podcast Episode

Design Your Life, Your Way - Empowering Women Over 50 to Live Life On Purpose

Midlife Reinvention: Declutter to Design with Tracy Hoth

You might think midlife reinvention starts with a vision board. Actually, it starts with clearing out what no longer belongs. If your spaces are holding the weight of who you used to be, this conversation with certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth will show you exactly where to begin. Trac…

You might think midlife reinvention starts with a vision board. Actually, it starts with clearing out what no longer belongs. If your spaces are holding the weight of who you used to be, this conversa…

You might think midlife reinvention starts with a vision board. Actually, it starts with clearing out what no longer belongs. If your spaces are holding the weight of who you used to be, this conversation with certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth will show you exactly where to begin. Tracy and I explore the profound connection between your physical spaces and your capacity to design a life that fits you now. Tracy shares why identity, not clutter, is the first real obstacle, and how shifting what you believe about yourself unlocks the ability to let go. Together, we dig into practic…

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Gloria Rand June 9, 2026

Legacy Living: Cindy Wollman On Home, Transition, And Creating The Next Chapter With Intention &Raquo; Podcast Pfpcover 1400 X 1400 Px

Podcast Episode

Experience Over Expectation

Legacy Living: Cindy Wollman on Home, Transition, and Creating the Next Chapter with Intention

In this episode of Experience Over Expectation, Mary McCorvey welcomes Cindy Wollman, founder of Legacy Living, for a thoughtful conversation about the emotional and practical realities of major life transitions. Cindy's work goes far beyond traditional real estate. Through her Legacy Living approa…

In this episode of Experience Over Expectation, Mary McCorvey welcomes Cindy Wollman, founder of Legacy Living, for a thoughtful conversation about the emotional and practical realities of major life …

In this episode of Experience Over Expectation, Mary McCorvey welcomes Cindy Wollman, founder of Legacy Living, for a thoughtful conversation about the emotional and practical realities of major life transitions. Cindy's work goes far beyond traditional real estate. Through her Legacy Living approach, she helps individuals and families navigate pivotal moments when decisions about home intersect with identity, responsibility, community, and legacy. Together, Mary and Cindy discuss downsizing, empty nesting, widowhood, 55+ communities, selling a family home, and how to create a living situati…

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Mary McCorvey June 8, 2026

Article

How Downsizing Can Unlock Freedom and Fresh Choices in Retirement

For older adults approaching retirement or already living it, the family home can start to feel like a responsibility rather than a reward. Rising upkeep, safety worries, and day-to-day chores […] The post How Downsizing Can Unlock Freedom and Fresh Choices in Retirement appeared first on Living t…

For older adults approaching retirement or already living it, the family home can start to feel like a responsibility rather than a reward. Rising upkeep, safety worries, and day-to-day chores […] T…

For older adults approaching retirement or already living it, the family home can start to feel like a responsibility rather than a reward. Rising upkeep, safety worries, and day-to-day chores […] The post How Downsizing Can Unlock Freedom and Fresh Choices in Retirement appeared first on Living to 100 Club.

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