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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 35 MIN

Keep The Memories & Not The Stuff: Rightsizing w/ Jeannine Bryant

from Older Women & Friends: Stories of Aging Well

When I think about moving from a home that my husband and I have shared for 32 years, I break out in a cold sweat. There's the kitchen with its overabundance of antique bowls and gadgets, my great-grandmother's china, my office with decades worth of my books, research materials, and file folders. And then there's my husband's studio with . . . Well, don't get me started. So this is where Jeannine Bryant can help save the day. She's a senior move manager who owns her own company and knows all about helping seniors or their sons and daughters. Well, let's face it, we're talking daughters. She helps find that place between too much and too little, and how we can keep the memories and not the stuff. TakeawaysMoving can be an emotional experience, especially after many years in one home.Women often take on the responsibility of organizing family belongings.Right-sizing is a more positive approach than downsizing.It's never too late to start decluttering and organizing.Discussing death and planning ahead can ease the burden on loved ones.Family experiences can motivate proactive planning for one's own belongings.Start decluttering with easy items to build momentum.Keepsakes should be displayed or used to bring joy.Gifting items to loved ones can create meaningful memories.Resources like senior move managers can provide valuable assistance. Chapters00:00 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Moving02:57 The Role of Women in Family Organization05:45 Understanding Right-Sizing vs. Downsizing08:43 The Importance of Early Planning11:38 Confronting the Topic of Death14:41 The Value of Proactive Planning17:36 Practical Steps to Declutter20:40 Making Decisions on Keepsakes23:42 Gifting and Sharing Memories26:43 Planning for a Move29:47 Connecting with Seniors32:53 Resources for Moving and Declutteringhttps://easyrightsizing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNA775OFJQif29NHbfuovwhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanninebryant/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jeannine+bryant&crid=13KK34II4WFGS&sprefix=Jeannine+Bry%2Caps%2C91&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_12_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker

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