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.
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Meet Your Hosts:
Jodi Rosko and Heather Fisher
Realtors and Downsizing Specialists
The Rosko Group
Keller Williams Community Partners
https://downsizingroadmap.com/
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …