Decluttering 55+ with Michelle Passoff

Decluttering 55+ with Michelle Passoff

This podcast is tailor-made for Baby Boomers and their kids! Dive into weekly conversations with authors, experts, gurus, and geeks for news you can use. Topics include Health and Fitness, relationship matters, memoirs, digital decluttering, what to do next, where to live, and how to get your financial house in order. We'll take whatever you're sweeping under the carpet and put it on the table so we can learn, grow, and invigorate our lives to make room for what matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 11, 2025 • 22 mins
Kate Granigan, a geriatric social worker with 25 years of experience, encourages proactive planning for aging to avoid crisis situations in health, home care, finances, and legal matters. As CEO of Life Care Advocates and president of the Aging Life Care Association, she provides resources and guidance to caregivers and seniors alike. Her message underscores the importance of facing aging head-on rather than delaying important deci...

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Wanda Gozdz, an interior designer, author, and certified aging-in-place specialist, helps people make their homes more welcoming and accessible for aging loved ones. As founder of Golden Age Living and a master instructor for the National Home Builders Association, she guides professionals and homeowners alike in creating age-friendly spaces. Her core advice emphasizes that even small adjustments can make a big difference in accomm...

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Jeff and Judy Snyder, co-founders of Homestretch Financial, help clients create reliable financial plans for retirement using a team of experts and proven tools. Judy, also an author and certified financial transitionist, emphasizes the emotional and practical aspects of retirement in her book Becoming Retired-ish. Their core message is that no matter your stage of retirement, starting a well-structured financial plan leads to bett...

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May 23, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode, Michelle Passoff speaks with Ann Cueva, owner of Custom Organizing and author of Grief Without Chaos, about the importance of organizing essential documents even in the digital age. Anne, a certified organizing expert, shares her approach to filing papers, while Michelle offers a different system—both aiming to help people access important documents quickly and easily. Together, they emphasize that good organizatio...

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Decluttering 55+ with Michelle Passoff highlights the importance of organizing and preserving photo collections as a vital part of life management. Michelle interviews Tavner McKelley of Memory Lane Designs, who explains how professional photo managers help safeguard memories through expert organization and creative archiving. The main takeaway: start organizing your photos now to protect your legacy before valuable memories are lo...

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May 16, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode Wardrobe expert Tim Creagan joins us to discuss how redefining your wardrobe during life transitions can refresh your image and boost your confidence. Learn practical tips for using what you already own and curating a style that fits your new lifestyle.

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May 14, 2025 • 25 mins
In Decluttering 55 Plus, Michelle Passoff highlights the podcast as a tool for overall life management, beyond just physical clutter. Guest Allan Misner shares his journey from corporate auditor to personal trainer, emphasizing the power of a whole-foods diet and mindful living in achieving lasting health and weight loss.

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May 9, 2025 • 20 mins
In Decluttering 55 Plus, Michelle Passoff presents decluttering as a life management strategy to help baby boomers navigate change by clearing both physical and emotional clutter. She welcomes Kelsey Perry from Road Scholar to share travel tips tailored for adults over 50, emphasizing enriching and well-planned travel experiences.

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May 7, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of Decluttering 55 Plus, Michelle Passoff explores agrihoods—residential communities built around working farms that encourage healthy, connected living. Guest Anna DeSimone, author of Welcome to the Neighborhood, highlights how these communities offer fresh produce, walkable designs, and shared amenities like parks and markets to support a vibrant lifestyle.

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May 2, 2025 • 22 mins
Michelle Passoff launches Decluttering 55 Plus as a resource to help baby boomers manage life transitions by addressing both physical and mental clutter. She speaks with George Shigby, a certified appraiser and host of The Antique Nomad, who offers tips on recognizing valuable items, understanding fluctuating market trends, and consulting experts before discarding potentially valuable possessions.

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April 30, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of Decluttering 55 Plus, Michelle Passoff explores how decluttering can be a powerful life management tool and discusses the connection between clearing clutter and getting unstuck, as outlined in her book Lighten Up. She is joined by Steve Thaxton, Executive Director of OLLI, who highlights the enriching volunteer and lifelong learning opportunities available to individuals aged 50+ through 125 institutes across th...

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April 25, 2025 • 19 mins

In this episode, Michelle discusses co-housing as an alternative living arrangement for seniors with guests Trish Becker and Diane Wiley. They explore the core principles of co-housing, including shared spaces, resources, and time, which promote communal living, mutual support, and sustainability. The discussion also highlights the diversity in co-housing communities, where residents may have different beliefs but share common valu...

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April 23, 2025 • 21 mins
The latest episode of Decluttering 55 Plus with Michelle Passoff explores trends in funeral planning with guest Lacey Robinson, a licensed funeral director. They discuss the rise of cremation, eco-friendly burial options, and personalized life celebrations, including unique memorialization ideas like jewelry, artificial reefs, and cremation stones. 

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April 18, 2025 • 20 mins
In today's podcast, Nancy Levin, a life coach and author of The Art of Change, discusses how clutter extends beyond physical messes to include unresolved emotions, limiting beliefs, and life obstacles. She introduces her transformation equation: change = vision + choice + action, stressing the importance of clearing both physical and emotional "incompletions." 

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April 16, 2025 • 17 mins
In today's podcast, Michelle Passoff invites Mike Judkins, founder of Treasure Listing, to discuss yard sales as a means of decluttering. The conversation covers the history and popularity of yard sales, their social and financial benefits, and the difference between yard and estate sales.



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April 11, 2025 • 18 mins
In the conversation, Richard Stone, CEO of StoryWork International, emphasizes the power of storytelling in fostering connection and preserving personal history. He highlights that everyone can be a storyteller, and that sharing stories can help combat loneliness and uncover hidden value in one's life. The discussion also explores how to handle difficult family histories with compassion and improve self-perception through storytell...

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April 9, 2025 • 20 mins

In this insightful conversation, Michelle Passoff sits down with estate planning expert Ray Console to discuss the crucial importance of planning ahead. They highlight that 67% of people pass away without a will, leading to potential family turmoil. Tune in to learn how estate planning can be a responsible gift to your loved ones, ensuring peace of mind for the future.



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November 29, 2024 • 22 mins

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In this conversation, Michelle Passoff discusses the topic of caregiving with guest Kate Granigan, a geriatric social worker and CEO of Life Care Advocates. They explore the definition of a caregiver, when it's time to seek assistance and the role of the Aging Life Care Association in providing resources and support. They also touch on the cost of care and the relationship between aging life care and long-term h...

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November 22, 2024 • 21 mins

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The conversation is about the Silver Sneakers program, a fitness and wellness program for Medicare-eligible members aged 65 and above. The program includes fitness center memberships and specialized virtual classes. The guest, Sharlyn Green, explains the different formats and benefits of the program. She also discusses the importance of exercise for older adults and provides guidelines for exercise frequency and...

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November 15, 2024 • 26 mins

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The conversation discusses the importance of aging in place and making modifications to homes to accommodate the changing needs of older adults. The guest, Wanda Gozdz, shares her personal experience and provides insights on how to navigate the process. Key topics include the desire to remain in one's home, the importance of community and socialization, the need for modifications in the kitchen and bathroom, and...

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