The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast
Welcome to The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, your go-to resource for navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing. Whether you’re helping a senior loved one transition to a smaller space, embracing minimalism, or simply looking to simplify your life, this podcast offers expert tips, heartwarming stories, and actionable advice to guide you every step of the way.
Join us as we share insights, interview trusted vendors, and explore real-life journeys of letting go and moving forward. Tune in to find inspiration, solutions, and support for creating a lighter, brighter future.
Subscribe today to make downsizing manageable—and maybe even fun!
Meet Your Hosts:
Jodi Rosko and Heather Fisher
Realtors and Downsizing Specialists
The Rosko Group
Keller Williams Community Partners
https://downsizingroadmap.com/
Episodes
62 episodes
62. Start Downsizing 10 Years Early? Here's Why
Most people do not think seriously about downsizing until a move starts to feel close enough to require decisions.That is usually when the process becomes more difficult than it needed to be, because repairs have been delayed, storage ar...
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Episode 62
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39:26
61. The Downsizing Roadmap Method: Our 5-Step Plan From Overwhelmed to Ready
If downsizing has been sitting in the back of your mind, but you’re not sure where to start, this is the episode to come back to.Most people don’t struggle because they’re not capable. They struggle because they don’t have a clear proces...
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Episode 61
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36:59
60. How to Help Your Parents Downsize Without Taking Over
Many adult children want to help their parents downsize, but the process can quickly become stressful when help begins to feel like pressure. Parents often want support while still maintaining control over the decisions about their home and bel...
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Episode 60
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42:33
59. Is It Time to Downsize? Signs Your House Is Becoming a Burden
At some point, every homeowner benefits from asking a harder question: does this house still make sense?The mortgage balance is only one part of the equation. Ongoing maintenance, insurance, taxes, utilities, and repair cycles continue r...
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Episode 59
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34:25
58. What to Do With Sentimental Furniture Without Guilt or Family Pressure
When you inherit a piece of furniture from someone you love, the decision about what to do with it rarely feels straightforward.In this episode, we talk about why sentimental furniture carries more weight than we expect. It is not just a...
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Episode 58
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30:36
57. Why We Don’t Talk About Aging in America (And Why It’s Hurting Families)
Why is aging so uncomfortable to talk about in America?In this episode, we unpack the cultural roots behind why families avoid conversations about getting older, needing help, or planning ahead. From rugged individualism and post-WWII su...
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Episode 57
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39:42
56. Touring Senior Living Communities: What You Won’t Find on the Website
Choosing a senior living community is one of those decisions that looks simple online — until you start touring.In this episode of the Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, we talk through what families don’t see on senior living websites...
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Episode 56
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43:39
55. 15 Tiny Spots to Declutter for Big Relief
If decluttering feels overwhelming, the problem may not be how much you have — but where you’re starting. In this episode of the Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, we take a different approach by focusing on tiny, high-impact spots that quietly affect...
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Episode 55
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43:39
54. 10 Decluttering Questions That Actually Work—Including the ‘Would You Buy It Again?’ Test
When the decision feels emotional, overwhelming, or stuck—sometimes it’s not about trying harder. It’s about asking better questions.In this episode of the Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, we walk you through 10 powerful declutter...
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Episode 54
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39:58
53. Downsizing Out of State: What to Know Before You Relocate
Thinking about relocating to another state after downsizing? Whether you’re dreaming of warmer weather, moving closer to family, or just ready for a new adventure, this episode is for you.In this episode of the Downsizing Roadmap Podcast...
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Episode 53
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30:24
52. Your New Year Downsizing Reset (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this New Year series, we talked about temporal landmarks—why moments like the start of a new year naturally create momentum and make change feel easier to begin.Part 2 is about using that momentum while it’s here...
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Episode 52
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38:58
51. Your New Year Downsizing Reset (Part 1)
A new year has a way of making us see our homes—and ourselves—more clearly.In Part 1 of this two-part New Year series, we focus on the mindset behind downsizing and why January often becomes the moment people start asking quiete...
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Episode 51
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34:29
50. What We’ve Learned About Downsizing (50 Episodes Later)
Fifty episodes in, we’ve learned that downsizing is about far more than square footage and stuff. It’s about timing, family conversations, identity, and choosing what truly supports the next chapter of life.In this special year-end episo...
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Episode 50
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36:43
49. Downsizing Your Holiday Decorations: What to Keep and How to Let Go of the Rest
Holiday decorations hold some of our most meaningful memories — and often take up far more space than we realize.In this Christmas Eve episode of Downsizing Roadmap, we talk about how to downsize your holiday decorations with in...
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Episode 49
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38:01
48. Downsizing After Divorce: Making Space for a New Chapter
Divorce is one of the biggest life transitions you can experience—and your home is often at the center of it. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to downsize after divorce and how to make thoughtful housing and declut...
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Episode 48
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33:03
47. How to Downsize with Confidence Using the One-Week Rule
If you had to move in one week, what would you take—and what would you leave behind? This simple question can change the way you downsize, declutter, and make decisions.In today’s episode, we’re introducing the One-Week Rul...
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Episode 47
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39:39
46. When to Downsize: Timing the Real Estate Market vs Timing Your Life
Is the housing market making you second-guess your downsizing plans? You're not alone. Many homeowners—especially in their 50s, 60s, and beyond—are stuck waiting for the “perfect time” to move, only to feel more stuck as life keeps changing aro...
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Episode 46
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30:33
45. Letting Go of More Than Stuff: Finding Yourself After the Clutter Clears
When you downsize, you’re not just clearing out closets — you’re closing chapters, releasing old roles, and stepping into a new version of yourself. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what really happens after the clutter is gone…...
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Episode 45
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33:58
44. What to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Downsizing
Downsizing isn’t just a move—it’s a major life transition. And hiring the right real estate agent can make the process easier, more personal, and a whole lot less stressful.In this episode, we’re walking you th...
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Episode 44
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35:20
43. 10 Easy Things to Declutter Now (That You Won’t Miss at All)
Decluttering doesn’t have to mean tackling your photo albums or your kid’s old art projects. Start with the easy stuff—no guilt, no emotional rollercoaster.In this episode, we’re sharing 10 quick wins you can declutter right now without ...
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Episode 43
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31:37
42. Should You Downsize Before Retirement? What to Know While You're Still Working
Do you really have to wait until retirement to make your move? Not necessarily. In this episode, we bust the myth that downsizing is a post-retirement project — and show you why moving while you’re still working might be the smarter, smoother p...
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Episode 42
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23:07
41. How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Downsizing (Before It’s a Crisis)
Starting the downsizing process is hard—but talking to your adult children about it can feel even harder. What if they resist? What if they worry you’re sick? Or worse, what if they avoid the conversation altogether?In this episod...
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Episode 41
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35:58
40. How to Downsize and Sell Your Home While Buying Another (Without Losing Sleep)
Trying to buy your next home while selling your current one—and downsizing at the same time? It’s one of the most complex moves you can make… and it’s also one of the most common for people in midlife and retirement.In this episod...
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Episode 40
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36:09
39. A 12-Month Downsizing Plan: The 3-Space Method for a Lighter Life
What if you could downsize your home—without overwhelm—by focusing on just three key spaces over the next 12 months?In this episode of The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, Jodi and Heather introduce The 3-Space Method...
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Episode 39
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47:05
38. How to Downsize When You’re the Family Keeper of Memories
If your home has become the storage unit for generations of family photos, heirlooms, and keepsakes—you’re not alone. Many people unexpectedly find themselves the “family memory keeper,” responsible for preserving the stories, history, and belo...
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Episode 38
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36:14