At Coming Clean About Caregiving, our goal is to provide family caregivers with the information that even the most well-meaning clinicians sometimes forget to convey—so that you'll have an easier time in all phases of your caregiving journey. It's all the info I learned too late to help my mom and me during the six years I cared for her up to and including her death in March of 2022.

I'm your host, Julie Peck. In this episode, I’m joined by certified grief coach, curator, and speaker Charlene Lam, founder of Curating Grief (https://curatinggrief.com).

Clearing out a loved one's home after they pass is often one of the most emotionally exhausting hurdles of the entire experience. Charlene opens up about her own response to the possessions her mother left behind and shares tender, practical advice for caregivers confronting this physical and emotional weight. We also dive into a common friction point for families: navigating differing coping styles among siblings when it’s time to go through those belongings.

Whether you are dreading this phase, currently buried in boxes, or trying to help your family find common ground, Charlene offers a refreshing, creative lens to help you honor your loved one while protecting your own peace.

Connect with Charlene Lam:

Website: Curating Grief

Check out Charlene's book: Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies