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Organizing Life's Daily Demands

Organizing Life's Daily Demands

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I'm Peter Gordon, founder of New York Financial Organizers, and I'm a Daily Money Manager. We help people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.V▹I◃P Economics
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  • Navigating Life's Tough Transitions with Debra Donenfeld
    Jan 23 2026

    Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 61

    In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Deborah Donenfeld, the owner of Photosynthesis Coaching. Deborah is a life coach specializing in supporting people in midlife who are starting over. She has been coaching since 2011, and moved into this niche when her own life was turned upside down and she found herself in the position of navigating several big and painful changes all at once. Deborah coaches from the heart and compassionately helps her clients to work their edge and move through tough changes with grace.

    Tune in to the episode to hear about:

    * Supporting individuals through difficult life transitions, such as dealing with aging parents or special needs children

    * Debra’s personal experience with multiple significant life changes that inspired her to become a coach

    * The emotional challenges of role reversal in caregiving

    * The societal reluctance to ask for help.

    * The importance of acknowledging and processing emotions

    * The distinct difference between coaching and therapy

    * The challenges of change, maintaining self-awareness and navigating obstacles with curiosity

    Learn more about Deborah Donenfeld:

    * Visit Photosynthesis Coaching’s website (and schedule a free consult): https://www.photosynthesiscoaching.com

    * Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahdonenfeld

    * Follow Photosynthesis Coaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosynthesiscoaching

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    Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.

    In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands.

    Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990

    Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon

    Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc

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    20 mins
  • Avoiding the Permit Pickle with Deborah Yelvington
    Aug 8 2025

    Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 60

    In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Deborah Yelvington, President of Dynamic Permits, The Fastest & Most Reliable Building Permit Expeditors.

    Tune in to the episode to hear about:

    * The services daily money managers and permit professionals provide that help people organize their financial and property-related demands

    * How unresolved building permits impact homeowners, especially when selling or transferring property

    * The steps involved in closing out open or missing permits, and why it’s important to have updated property surveys

    * How permit professionals assist clients in dealing with contractors and navigating complex permit processes

    * The best ways for homeowners and professionals to find help and avoid common pitfalls related to property permits

    Learn more about Deborah Yelvington:

    * Visit Dynamic Permits’ website: https://www.dynamicpermits.com

    * Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-yelvington-4b3a8955

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    Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.

    In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands.

    Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990

    Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon
    Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc

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    19 mins
  • From Chaos to Calm: Sonya Weisshappel's Tips for Life Transitions
    Feb 19 2025

    Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 59

    In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Sonya Weisshappel, professional organizer, move manager, and inventory expert who is the founder and CEO of Seriatim Inc in New York, celebrating 25 years this year. In May of 2024, she debuted her new memoir, "Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer."

    Tune in to the episode to hear about:

    - The origins of her business, Seriatim Inc, and the importance of organizing tangible assets, paperwork, and memorabilia, especially during major life transitions or crises

    - The critical role of knowing what you own, both for proper insurance and for smoothly handling estates, divorces, and other significant transitions

    - Seriatim's services, including dealing with clutter, managing moves, and coordinating logistics with trusted advisors to ensure clients understand their financial pictures and avoid accidental or unknown assets

    - The value of collaboration and the peace of mind that comes from being well-organized

    Learn more about Sonya Weisshappel:

    * Visit Seriatim Inc.’s website: http://www.seriatim.net

    * Connect with Sonya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyaweisshappel

    * Learn more about Sonya’s book & get a peek inside: https://www.seriatim.net/chaos-whisperer-book

    * Follow Seriatim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeriatimInc

    * Follow Seriatim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seriatim_inc

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    Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.

    In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands.

    Subscribe to the Organizing Life's Daily Demands podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-lifes-daily-demands/id1634421990

    Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psgordon

    Learn more about New York Financial Organizers: https://nyfo.nyc

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    21 mins
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