Delusional or Determined? Making Space: Our Lessons From Mom About Letting Go. -137

About this episode

In this episode, Shawna Rodrigues and guest Vickey Brown explore the challenges of letting go of material possessions and the emotional ties that come with them, offering insights on personal growth and midlife transitions.

Are you in midlife, staring at a packed closet, wondering why letting go is so tough? In this episode of The Grit Show, host Shawna Rodrigues invites the inspiring writer and creative Vickey Brown to unpack the real reasons behind our attachment to “stuff”—from childhood scarcity mindsets to inherited family blueprints. Discover how downsizing, intentional living, and even being a little “delusional” can open the door to new possibilities. Curious about how meal planning, clutter, and shifting perspectives can truly transform your life? Tune in to hear practical stories and insightful reflections, all designed to help you make room for what’s next. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and a fresh take on midlife transitions. Vickey Brown (writing as Ella Shawn) Vickey Brown is a Southern speculative fiction author, hybrid publisher, and founder of SOMO Publishing House, LLC. Writing under the pen name Ella Shawn, she brings raw, unfiltered conversations on creativity, resilience, and the audacity to take up space in the literary world. Her work centers the complexities of Black womanhood through a sacred, spiritual, and erotic lens. As a…

People in this episode

Host: Shawna Rodrigues

Guest: Vickey Brown

Topics covered

• midlife transitions
• letting go
• intentional living
• personal growth
• emotional healing
• clutter

Keywords

• letting go
• clutter
• midlife
• personal growth
• emotional healing
• intentional living
• downsizing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SOMO Publishing House, LLC

Books & works: Ella Shawn

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