The M.E.S.S. Minimalist

Sentimental Items: What to Keep, What to Let Go


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🎙️ Episode 10: Sentimental Items: What to Keep, What to Let Go

Why is it so hard to let go of that concert tee from 2004 or your grandma’s chipped teacup? In this heartfelt episode, host Marlena Charming dives into the emotional world of sentimental items and why they’re often the hardest things to declutter. Through personal reflection and practical tips, Marlena helps you navigate the tricky terrain of memory-laden belongings with grace, intention, and compassion.

You’ll learn how to honor your past without being held hostage by it — and how to create space in your home and heart for what truly matters now.

🗝️ In this episode:

• Why we hold on to sentimental clutter

• How to decide what to keep (and what to let go)

• A ritual for releasing items with love

• Ways to preserve memories without keeping everything

• The freedom that comes from curating, not clinging

Whether you’re facing a box of old letters or a closet full of “someday” keepsakes, this episode will help you make peace with your past while making room for your future.

🎧 Hit play — and discover the power of remembering without accumulating.

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The M.E.S.S. MinimalistBy Marlena Charming