147 | Why Organizing Feels Different in the Empty Nest — and What Actually Helps.

The empty nest season often brings more than quiet — it brings questions.

Why does organizing suddenly feel heavier? Why do old systems stop working? And why do thoughts like “I should be further along” show up so loudly now?

In this episode, Kristina sits down with professional organizer Tracy Hoth of Simply Squared Away to explore how our internal dialogue — what Tracy calls “soundtracks” — directly influences our ability to declutter and stay organized.

Rather than offering quick fixes or rigid systems, Tracy shares how long-held identity statements can quietly sabotage progress, and why this season of life is an invitation to adopt new ways of thinking. You’ll hear real client examples, practical mindset reframes, and encouragement for anyone who feels stuck, behind, or overwhelmed by what’s been left behind after the kids leave home.

This conversation also weaves in faith, and grace — reframing organizing as a practice we walk through with God, not a standard we have to live up to.

If you’re navigating the empty nest and wondering what comes next for your home — and your heart — this episode will meet you right where you are. Praying over your New Year! A gentle reset for the new year — Real-Life Declutter Week. Begins January 26, 2026: https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/real-life-declutter

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