EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 56 MIN
120: Decluttering through Grief - Letting Go of Belongings After Loss with Krista St-Germain
from Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · host Cloud10
If you've ever struggled with letting go of sentimental items after loss, I hope today's episode gives you both validation and encouragement. I talk with Krista St. Germain of the Widowed Moms Podcast, who lost her husband to a drunk driver, and we explore the emotional weight of decluttering a loved one’s belongings. You'll hear: • mindset shifts around grief • what it means to let go in a way that "feels like love" • why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to releasing sentimental items This comforting conversation offers gentle guidance for decluttering when space is limited or when keeping certain items no longer feels supportive for your wellbeing. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) KRISTA ST-GERMAIN The Widowed Mom Podcast Episode: What to Say and What Not to Say to a New Widow Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com Instagram: @lifecoachkrista PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Free Decluttering Checklist 10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free) Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff SPONSORS: 20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING 25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring 20% off Longevity Mitopure Gummies for Urolithin A at timeline.com/PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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If you've ever struggled with letting go of sentimental items after loss, I hope today's episode gives you both validation and encouragement. I talk with Krista St. Germain of the Widowed Moms Podcast, who lost her husband to a drunk driver, and we explore the emotional weight of decluttering a loved one’s belongings. You'll hear: • mindset shifts around grief • what it means to let go in a way that "feels like love" • why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to releasing sentimental items This comforting conversation offers gentle guidance for decluttering when space is limited or when keeping certain items no longer feels supportive for your wellbeing. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) KRISTA ST-GERMAIN The Widowed Mom Podcast Episode: What to Say and What Not to Say to a New Widow Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com Instagram: @lifecoachkrista PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Free Decluttering Checklist 10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free) Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff SPONSORS: 20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING 25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring 20% off Longevity Mitopure Gummies for Urolithin A at timeline.com/PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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