Clutter Free Academy

Have you ever looked around your home and felt that knot in your stomach, thinking, "I don't want to leave this mess for my kids." In this poignant episode, Kathi Lipp welcomes literary agent and editor Kathleen Kerr to share her experience cleaning out her great aunt's home. After her great aunt's passing, Kathleen and her family faced the overwhelming task of sorting through decades of accumulated items in a historic Maine farmhouse where nothing had left since the 1930s. Kathleen discusses how her family approached this daunting project, working in teams to tackle different rooms while processing their grief and complex emotions. Listeners will discover: How to navigate family dynamics when dealing with heirlooms The importance of asking for help before situations become unmanageable How this experience has changed Kathleen's own approach to keeping family mementos. The episode offers practical advice for listeners who might face similar situations, while also providing a compassionate look at how hoardi