In this episode, retired teachers Lisa and Sue tackle a very real condition no one warned us about: Value-losis—the sudden belief that every dish, photo, knickknack, and Precious Moment figurine is priceless (spoiler: it’s not).

From baby clothes no one wants, to eleven tubs of photos nobody asked for, to the cruel truth about Hummels, Beanie Babies, and Princess Diana collectibles, the ladies dig into why we cling to stuff—and why our kids absolutely do not want to deal with it later. There’s talk of storage units (too many), souvenirs (too big), shot glasses (acceptable), and the existential horror of our Mom’s accumulations.

Along the way, they share practical advice (label your photos, digitize your memories, stop buying “Istan-bowls”), laugh about memory lapses, and swap stories ranging from heartwarming to mildly terrifying (yes, there’s a creepy storage unit moment—trust your Spidey senses).

The big takeaway? Keep what makes you happy—but don’t leave your loved ones buried under your sentimental clutter. Sixty might be the age when you still feel 30… but you finally start asking, “Do I really need this?”

Don’t catch Value-losis. Life laughed.

00:00 Introduction: Meet Lisa and Sue

00:52 The Concept of Value-losis

02:19 Sorting Through Memories

03:43 The Digital Age of Photos

08:52 The Storage Unit Dilemma

11:54 A Creepy Encounter at the Storage Unit

15:34 The Hummel Collection and Family Heirlooms

17:07 Precious Moments and Beanie Babies

18:31 Selling Antiques and Unexpected Popularity

20:28 Downsizing and Valuing Sentimental Items

21:50 Reflecting on Aging and Accumulating Stuff

22:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

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