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Great Junk Transfer

The Great Junk Transfer: Navigating clutter & grief with Nick Fox

What started as a joke about unwanted family heirlooms quickly became a 500,000-strong movement. In this interview, creator Nick Fox breaks down the "Great Junk Transfer"—explaining why younger generations are turning down inherited stuff, how to navigate the physical weight of grief, and the exact script to start hard, compassionate, decluttering conversations with aging parents.

August 27, 2026
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What a Harvard Psychiatrist wants you to know before your next cleanout

Why do we hold onto things we don't need? Harvard's Dr. Blaise Aguirre explains the psychology of clutter and how to let go of sentimental items without guilt.

August 20, 2026
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What happens to the things we love–and leave behind

New research reveals what people really want to happen to inherited belongings — and what actually does.

August 4, 2026