Letting Go, Holding On: Lessons from Sorting a Loved One's Belongings

from Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice · host Patricia Elzie-Tuttle

In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole discuss the emotional and practical challenges of sorting through a loved one's belongings after their passing, sharing personal experiences and advice for others facing similar situations. They highlight the importance of community support, self-compassion, and taking the process step by step, even when going through their own belongings. Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate) Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter Our merch shop is open! Jen Zink's GoFundMe https://findhelp.org/ Destroy This House: A Memoir by Amanda Uhle Self Storage Industry Statistics (2024) Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess by Rachel Hoffman How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis LPC Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want by Courtney Carver Optimistic Hoarder Find the full show notes and official transcript on our website: eedapod.com Follow the show on Instagram & find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, & Spotify Sound editing by Jen Zink

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