A photograph of Julia Kirby and child, guest discussing space to grieve after loss of husband and role of decluttering

Episode 58 – Making space to grieve with guest Julia Kirby

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In this podcast, Ingrid talks to a client, Julia Kirby, about losing her husband shortly after having their son, Max, and how decluttering was an integral part of making space to grieve. 


Dealing with a loved one's belongings after they have passed away is a reality too many of us are faced with, but sometimes we need to make space to grieve. Julia talks candidly about her bereavement,  how she came to terms with parting with her husband's things soon after he died and why she feels decluttering was and continues to be such a positive process for her.

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  1. Ingrid,
    Last week you mentioned a favourite podcast you did (No. 58) with guest Julia Kirby. I have just finished listening to it and just wanted to say what an honest, raw and lovely interview it was. Julia sounds a beautiful soul who didn't deserve the cards she was dealt at such a young age and I am so glad that you were there for her and had such an obvious relationship with her (including sharing having sons called Max!)

    I was going to join a Success Session just now but the podcast has made me quite emotional, I think because I faced losing my partner 15 years ago and have lived with this uncertainty ever since as his type of cancer is incurable. I don't often dwell on it but listening to Julia and you on this podcast today has been quite therapeutic for me – I just hope I can capture even a small percentage of her strength. Thank you. xx

  2. Wow! Thank you. Really needed to hear that Julia. Davids words on honouring his Dad in his own life rather than surrounding himself with his Dads things really hit a cord as my Dad passed away nearly 2 years ago & I find it so hard to let go of things he loved. But so much else in what you & Ingrid said made perfect sense, perfect sense that I hope will inspire me too on my journey. Thank you & bless you x

    1. Thank you so much V for commenting. This was a very special podcast to record and I’m so glad it resonated with you. So sorry for your loss and give yourself time to go through your dad’s items. All my warmest, Ingrid

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