Swedish Death Cleaning

Swedish Death Cleaning

From Lexie by Lexie Lombard

December 11, 2025 · 28 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the practice of Swedish Death Cleaning and its emotional benefits related to identity and letting go of clutter.

This week, we’re talking about Swedish Death Cleaning, the surprisingly tender Scandinavian practice of clearing out your belongings so your life (and your home) reflects who you are now . If you’re sentimental, overwhelmed by clutter, going through a transition, or just craving a fresh start, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We talk about identity, letting go, ADHD and clutter, grief, and why releasing old things can help you step into your next chapter. Follow along: → Patreon (bonus content & extended ad-free episodes): https://www.patreon.com/c/lexielombard → Coloring Book: https://a.co/d/0WKV7qR → Instagram: @lexie → Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lexie/id1540856979 → Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6cJ98PP2VbeR9mxRNQ7KLI?si=b9359c5d7331433e Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Lexie Lombard

Topics covered

  • Swedish Death Cleaning
  • identity
  • letting go
  • ADHD and clutter
  • grief
  • fresh start

Keywords

  • Swedish Death Cleaning
  • clutter
  • identity
  • letting go
  • ADHD
  • grief
  • fresh start

Sponsors

Kensington Publishing

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