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Downsize with Purpose: How to Keep What Matters and Let Go of the Rest with Tracy Hoth (Ep 280)


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Feeling overwhelmed by stuff? Learn how to downsize with purpose as organizer Tracy Hoth shares practical steps to keep what matters and live a more intentional, clutter-free life.

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        What if downsizing wasn’t about “getting rid of stuff” but about creating space for the life you actually want?

        In this episode, host Deanna Yates chats with Tracy Hoth, a professional organizer and certified life coach, about how to downsize with purpose. Tracy shares her powerful SPACE method, mindset shifts for letting go, and the importance of having a clear vision before you even start decluttering.

        They also talk about navigating emotional downsizing—especially when helping aging parents or moving through big life transitions—and how to make peace with what you choose to keep or release.

        This is the perfect listen for anyone craving a calmer, more intentional, and clutter-free life.

        We Cover:

        • Why downsizing with purpose is more freeing than restrictive
        • Tracy’s SPACE Method for decluttering and organizing effectively
        • How to decide what’s worth keeping (and avoid regret later)
        • The mindset shifts that make lasting change possible
        • How to navigate emotional clutter and family conversations
        • Time Stamps:

          00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview

          00:07 – Meet Tracy Hoth: Professional Organizer & Life Coach
          00:23 – What “Downsizing with Purpose” Really Means
          01:41 – How to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed
          02:30 – Why Sorting Comes Before Decluttering
          09:19 – How to Decide What Truly Matters
          13:25 – Tracy’s SPACE Method for Organizing
          18:00 – How Life Stages Affect Downsizing
          20:55 – Talking to Parents About Decluttering
          24:23 – How Mindset Shapes Your Clutter Habits
          29:41 – The Unexpected Benefits of Downsizing
          31:23 – Letting Go Without Regret
          36:49 – Practical Tips for Getting Started
          38:21 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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          Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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