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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/


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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
39 minutes
Episodes
34
Years Active
2025
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34. How to Downsize and Declutter Your Hobby Room Without Guilt

34. How to Downsize and Declutter Your Hobby Room Without Guilt

Craft rooms, woodworking benches, model train layouts—these spaces are more than just square footage. They’re often deeply personal zones of creativity, identity, and memory. So when it’s time to dow…

00:31:55  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
33. Downsizing After a Loss: Grief, Healing, and Home

33. Downsizing After a Loss: Grief, Healing, and Home

Downsizing is never easy—but when it comes after the loss of a spouse or parent, it can feel almost impossible. In this heartfelt episode, we talk about what it really looks like to downsize in the w…

00:37:11  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
32. Swedish Death Cleaning: A Surprisingly Uplifting Book About Letting Go

32. Swedish Death Cleaning: A Surprisingly Uplifting Book About Letting Go

What do you want your loved ones to deal with when you’re gone—boxes of clutter or a home that tells a clear story?

In this week’s episode of the Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, we review the bestselling …

00:37:52  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
31. Rethink Your Rooms: Design As You Downsize

31. Rethink Your Rooms: Design As You Downsize

Downsizing isn't just about reducing—it's about reimagining. In this empowering episode, we shift the focus from what you're giving up to what you're creating. Instead of starting with the donation p…

00:35:40  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
30. Best Homes for Downsizing: Ranch, Condo, or Dream Home?

30. Best Homes for Downsizing: Ranch, Condo, or Dream Home?

Thinking about your next move—but not ready for a senior living community? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the most popular home types for active downsizers and how to choose the right …

00:34:57  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
29. Why Downsizing Is So Hard: The Science of Decision Fatigue

29. Why Downsizing Is So Hard: The Science of Decision Fatigue

If you’ve ever sat in front of a closet, drawer, or attic full of stuff and felt totally overwhelmed—you’re not alone. Downsizing isn’t just physical work—it’s mental work. And in this episode, we’re…

00:30:58  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
28. Are You Saving It or Avoiding It? How to Spot Hidden Clutter Traps

28. Are You Saving It or Avoiding It? How to Spot Hidden Clutter Traps

Some clutter hides in plain sight—disguised as good intentions, future plans, or memories we think we’re preserving. In this episode of The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, we unpack the hidden clutter tr…

00:43:50  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
27. What to Keep When the Kids Are Grown (and Say They Don’t Want Anything)

27. What to Keep When the Kids Are Grown (and Say They Don’t Want Anything)

You saved it all—the baby clothes, the school projects, the toys. But now your adult kids say… they don’t want any of it. So, what should you actually keep?

In this episode of The Downsizing Roadmap P…

00:36:59  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
26. Decluttering for a Fresh Start: How to Make Space for What’s Next

26. Decluttering for a Fresh Start: How to Make Space for What’s Next

Is your home filled with things from past seasons of life? It's time to make room for what’s next. In this episode, we’re rethinking decluttering—not as a chore, but as a fresh start.

You’ll learn how…

00:28:33  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
25. The 12-Month Downsizing Journey: A Season-by-Season Guide to a Lighter Life

25. The 12-Month Downsizing Journey: A Season-by-Season Guide to a Lighter Life

Thinking about downsizing but overwhelmed by the idea of doing it all at once? In this episode, we share a 12-month, season-by-season downsizing plan that helps you clear space and lighten your life …

00:38:01  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
24. The Myth of the Perfect Time: Why You Should Start Downsizing Now

24. The Myth of the Perfect Time: Why You Should Start Downsizing Now

Are you waiting for the “perfect time” to start downsizing? The truth is, that day rarely comes—and waiting can cost you more than you realize.

In this episode, we unpack the myth of the perfect time …

00:36:44  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
23. The VA Benefit Every Senior Veteran Should Know About

23. The VA Benefit Every Senior Veteran Should Know About

If you're a veteran—or love someone who is—and you're navigating a big life transition like downsizing or aging in place, this episode is for you. We’re joined by elder law attorney Rachael Houck of …

00:33:02  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
22. Which Downsizing Type Are You? 5 Ways People Declutter and What Actually Works

22. Which Downsizing Type Are You? 5 Ways People Declutter and What Actually Works

Some people keep everything “just in case.” Others are deeply sentimental. And some are ready to toss it all and start fresh. Sound familiar?

The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to dow…

00:40:47  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
21. Financial Planning for Seniors: What You Need to Know

21. Financial Planning for Seniors: What You Need to Know

In this episode, we’re joined by financial advisor, Beth Beebe, who specializes in helping people navigate money decisions with clarity and confidence.

For seniors looking at downsizing, these convers…

00:39:57  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
20. Can I Stay Here? How to Know if Your Home Works for Aging in Place

20. Can I Stay Here? How to Know if Your Home Works for Aging in Place

If you’ve ever looked around your home and wondered, “Can I really live here long-term?” — this episode is for you.

As more adults choose to age in place, it’s essential to take an honest look at whet…

00:39:42  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
19. What Do I Do With All These Photos? A 5-Step Downsizing Plan

19. What Do I Do With All These Photos? A 5-Step Downsizing Plan

If you’ve ever opened a closet and found stacks of albums, shoeboxes of old prints, or random framed photos stuffed in drawers… you’re not alone. For many of us—and especially those helping a parent …

00:39:55  |   Wed 28 May 2025
18. Legal Peace of Mind for Seniors and Their Families with Rachael Houck

18. Legal Peace of Mind for Seniors and Their Families with Rachael Houck

When you’re planning a move later in life—whether to a smaller home, a senior living community, or closer to family—there’s one piece that often gets overlooked: legal planning.

In this episode, we’re…

00:41:40  |   Wed 21 May 2025
17. Downsizing Disagreements: Finding Common Ground As A Couple

17. Downsizing Disagreements: Finding Common Ground As A Couple

Facing downsizing disagreements? Downsizing is never just about the stuff—it’s about timing, emotions, identity, and often... compromise. And when you’re not on the same page with your spouse or part…

00:46:05  |   Wed 14 May 2025
16. Feeling Stuck? Try This 10-Day Downsizing Kickstart

16. Feeling Stuck? Try This 10-Day Downsizing Kickstart

10 Days to Jumpstart Your Downsizing Journey

Feeling overwhelmed about where to start with downsizing? You’re not alone—and the good news is, you don’t have to do it all at once. In this episode, we w…

00:44:08  |   Wed 07 May 2025
15. Shifting Gears: Knowing When It’s Time For Seniors to Stop Driving

15. Shifting Gears: Knowing When It’s Time For Seniors to Stop Driving

Is it time to talk to a loved one about giving up the keys? This episode of The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast explores one of the hardest transitions families face: deciding when it’s time for a senior …

00:44:22  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
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