Things That Matter

Beyond Empty Nest

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As our nests become empty and we enter midlife, there's a lot of talk about downsizing and decluttering. And although there are many benefits to simplifying our lives by getting rid of stuff, there's also another perspective to keep in mind.

That perspective is to have things around you that matter, the things that bring back those happy memories of either times gone by or about loved ones no longer here on earth with us. But how do you decide what really matters?

Martie McNabb is going to help shine a light on just that answer to that question!

Martie sold her apartment in Brooklyn over six years ago and hit the road in her 21 foot camper van named Brooklyn to host story sharing gatherings and interactive art slash history exhibitions for individuals, families and organizations all over the country. She's on a mission to build deeper connections, community, and legacy through the stories of the things that matter.

She's been written about in the wall street journal and featured in three books.

Together, let’s dive deep into understanding what truly matters to each of us.

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In this episode

• [2:55] Martie shares her story of living in a camper van and talks about her first business, Memories out of the Box.
• [6:42] Jodi talks about meeting Cheldin Barlatt Rumer and how she feels the universe brought that connection to her at the right time.
• [8:04] Martie talks about how her work fosters connection building, and deeper connections to people's own roots through the things that hold dear, as well as their personal history.
• [9:15] How physical items hold stories and memories, and that’s why they matter. Minimalism is not always the answer.
• [12:10] Jodi shares a personal story of her mother-in-law and why a glass dish that held peanut m&m’s is such a beautiful and loved story that she often shares.
• [12:02] Give yourself grace when getting rid of things. Sometimes those things matter to you and not to others, and you may not ever be willing to part with it.
• [16:47] Martie shares fantastic insight into the idea that your kid won’t want your stuff. That means you haven’t taken the time to share the memories and stories that are synonymous with these items!
• [19:50] The power of documenting the objects that have memories and finding unique ways to tell that story. Martie calls hers ‘Martifacts’!
• [22:18] Martie shares a play sheet with us that includes some great information.
• [24:06] How this is all legacy work and how our homes are our personal museums.
• [25:22] Martie shares your dare for this week.
• [27:36] Live your stories every day and surround yourself with things that matter.

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

Your dare is to host your own show and tell with your friends, your colleagues. your family, or any other group that you regularly gather with. Ask them to bring in something that would tell a little bit about their personal history, their life story.

This works as a great ice breaker and really helps you to truly get to know one another.

About Martie McNabb

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