Decluttering can be made even more difficult when you are working through a big transition in life like becoming an empty nester or helping your aging parents downsize. Hear how one woman worked through both transitions at the same time.  Links in this episode (may be affiliate links): Book: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Follow Jenifer on Instagram Follow Jennifer on Facebook Follow me on: Instagram Facebook Wannabe Minimalist Family Community Have you heard these myths about empty nest decluttering and transitioning to a new phase of life? Myth #1: You have to get rid of everything sentimental. Myth #2: You should declutter your entire home all at once. Myth #3: Transitioning to an empty nest means feeling lonely and lost. In this episode, our guest Jennifer Strohecker will debunk these myths and share the truth about decluttering and embracing a new phase of life as she has been through this life transition recently on her decluttering journey. In this episode, you will be able to: Grasp the art of decluttering once the children leave the nest, transitioning towards a simpler lifestyle. Learn compassionate strategies to help your elderly parents in their decluttering journey. Uncover the concept of Swedish Death Cleaning to ease the process of parting ways with sentimental items. Master the balance between practicality and sentimentality while organizing your house. Realize the value of embracing imperfection and authenticity for a more fulfilling life. My special guest today is Jennifer Strohecker: A former educator who took her talents for teaching and nurturing others from the classroom to the field of transformational coaching; Jennifer's journey of personal discovery led her to empowering women to redefine their lives post-retirement or once the children have flown the nest. She is a master of change, empowering women to live productive, joyful lives by giving them the tools to manage stress, shift their mindset, and create positive habits. ********** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ********** Subscribe & Review Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices