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Compassionate Conversations: Facing the Treasures When Downsizing (EP 127)
Letting go of collections is rarely about “the stuff.”
In this episode, Kathy Vines talks with Stephanie Denson, founder of Spirit and Space, about the emotional, logistical, and relational realities of downsizing, especially later in life. Drawing on her work as a professional organizer and collectibles advisor, Stephanie explains why collections are so deeply tied to identity, relationships, and memory, and why letting them go often requires far more compassion than efficiency.
Together, Kathy and Stephanie explore how collecting is often about the practice (the treasure hunting, the shared…
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