120: Decluttering through Grief - Letting Go of Belongings After Loss with Krista St-Germain

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · Jan 20, 2026 · 56m

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…