Subscribe to the podcast Today, Dr. Jan Eppingstall is here to shed light on the connection between executive function, executive dysfunction, and hoarding behaviour. We explore how executive function impacts our ability to organise and declutter our living spaces and uncover the challenges individuals face when it comes to decision-making, mental flexibility, and working memory. We'll also discuss strategies for improving executive function and overcoming the obstacles that hoarding behaviour p...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Subscribe to the podcast Today, I'm delving into the world of excess and overstocked items. I have some insights on how to navigate the clutter of spares and backups that can often accumulate in our lives and explore the challenges of hoarding spares, the fear of running out, and the art of letting go. It's time to take action and make space for what truly matters. Let's dive in! Too many backups, no space for essentials Too many spares hinder finding things Hoarders stock up, but it's problemat...
Sep 29, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 111
For the transcript for this episode, visit http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk Subscribe to the podcast Jasmine Sleigh is a professional declutterer and has spent the past decade helping people to free up space. She focuses not only on physical belongings but also on the emotional and psychological aspects of decluttering. In today's episode, Jasmine likens her role to a dance, where she carefully navigates through uncertainties and potential triggers for her clients and stresses the imp...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of when you feel like giving up. We'll be exploring the struggles, frustrations, and moments of doubt that can arise during the journey of overcoming compulsive hoarding. We'll uncover strategies to stay motivated and find the strength to keep going. Join me as we navigate the highs and lows of this challenging process and discover the power of perseverance. So, grab a cup of tea and press play! For the transcript for this episode, visit http://www...
Sep 15, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 109
In this episode, we explore decision making and its connection to hoarding. I dive into neuroscience research, exploring the neural mechanisms of decision making in hoarding disorder, discover how individuals categorise their own possessions versus those of others, and how this impacts their ability to make decisions. I talk ways to improve decision making skills. From flipping a coin to considering our values, setting priorities, and seeking advice, I explore practical techniques that can help ...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 108
In today's episode, we'll be delving into things that look like hoarding but aren't. Joining me is the incredible Dr. Jan Eppingstall, a specialist in hoarding disorder. For the transcript for this episode, visit http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk Subscribe to the podcast We explore the how to determine if someone has hoarding tendencies, shedding light on hoarding and its connections to other mental health conditions, such as OCD and OCPD. We'll discuss the criteria for these disorders...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 107
I speak to Tracy McCubbin, an expert in decluttering, organising, and overcoming the emotional attachment to our belongings. With years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of clutter, Tracy helps people reclaim their spaces. Tracy shares invaluable insights into the psychology behind stuff and the challenges that arise when inherited items become emotional burdens. She challenges the notion that objects hold inherent meaning and encourages listeners to question the attachment they ha...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 106
For the transcript for this episode, visit http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk Subscribe to the podcast Today, I dive into the importance of setting up systems to make dehoarding easier and less resistant. We'll discuss how examining the structure of our lives can help us determine what can be done to make the decluttering process more manageable. Plus, we'll explore the concept of choosing realistic timings that fit with our individual lifestyles for successful decluttering. We'll also ...
Aug 18, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 105
In this episode, we will be tackling the really gross and icky bits of dehoarding. It's not the most glamorous topic, but it's an essential part of the journey to a clutter-free life. We'll be discussing everything from dealing with unpleasant smells to handling sticky or disgusting substances that can accumulate over time. I've got some practical tips and strategies to help you navigate these challenges. Dealing with gross things is important, but don't beat yourself up about it Take responsibi...
Aug 11, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 104
With therapist Dr Jan Eppingstall, I look at the scarcity dilemma, uncovering the complex relationship between fear, control, and hoarding. We explore the link between scarcity and compulsive hoarding behaviours and how marketing tactics manipulate our emotions and behaviorus, leading us to accumulate more than we need. We look at strategies and discuss the psychological reasons behind the urge to hoard and the challenging process of letting go. For the transcript for this episode, visit http://...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In today's episode, we're exploring the power of turning your chair round and embracing different perspectives. For the transcript for this episode, visit http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk Subscribe to the podcast Imagining advice from different perspectives Gaining new insights and advice Showing compassion towards yourself Questioning how things are done Exploring different ways to frame situations Beginner's Mind from Zen Buddhism: Dropping expectations and preconceived ideas Steppi...
Jul 28, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 102
For the transcript for this episode, visit http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk Subscribe to the podcast Join me as I delve into wishcycling and the connection between hoarding and sustainable practices. On this episode of Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder, I dive into the topic of wishcycling and how it relates to hoarding. I explore the concept of repairing and upcycling as effective ways to extend the lifespan of items, discussing the difference between repairing and inten...
Jul 21, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 101
'If you had told me on March 30, 2021, when I put up two episodes of me rambling into my phone, that two-and a-bit years later, I would have 100 episodes live, I would have over 100,000 downloads, I would have had an array of amazing guests, I would never have believed you.' - Celebration of the podcast's 100th episode and over 100,000 downloads - Gas man visit as an opportunity to assess progress - Importance of talking about difficult topics and dismantling stigmas - Power of experimentation, ...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 100
For the transcript for this episode, visit the website at http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk Subscribe to the podcast Support the show On this episode, I dive into why hoarders are so fixated on stuff. Joining me is Dr Jan Eppingstall, who looks into the theory of transitional objects developed by Winnicott and how they shape our attachment styles. We explore how these objects serve as a source of comfort and self-soothing, representing our primary caregiver. Jan discusses how uncertain...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Topics covered: - The power and potential of curiosity in hoarding - The benefits of changing beliefs and embracing new perspectives - Admitting mistakes and apologising as a less stressful alternative - The importance of admitting when you don’t know something - Using curiosity to understand why tasks or environments seem impossible - How therapy can increase curiosity and explore hoarding thoughts and patterns - Accepting uncertainty and unanswered questions - Being open to new experiences - T...
Jun 30, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 98
"Don't fall into the temptation of having a box for any old miscellaneous thing that doesn't have an obvious home, because I think that leads to the same problem you've already got, just in boxes instead of spread around the house or instead of on the floor or instead of where things currently are." Dealing with miscellaneous items without an obvious home or purpose Host's personal success and weird dilemma Listener secret Top tip For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit th...
Jun 23, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 97
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about hoarding and hoarding disorder and hoarders and how much people misunderstand this weird condition. And so I started jotting down some of them as I thought of them and I also asked on various different social channels what myths and misconceptions you heard a lot and which ones annoyed you the most and wow, you feel as strongly as I do about there being a lot of them around. So I have narrowed it down to 15 and I'm going to talk you through them ...
Jun 16, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 96
"Shame is called a pro-social emotion insofar as it's pro-social because it facilitates us having harmonious social relationships. "The problem is that sometimes the norms and standards of our group can be unjust or unfair. "And so you might start to feel shame when there's no reason for you to feel shame." - Professor Luna Dolezal For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Deh...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 95
The Sunk Cost Fallacy is a cognitive bias that sees us continuing a behaviour despite evidence that it's not effective because we have previously invested significant resources, time, money and / or effort. And if we step away from our investment, it will become a loss. For hoarders, we see this manifest as ' I've kept it this long, I'd better keep hold of it. Or I paid so much for it, I’d better keep it.' For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Com...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 94
"They very much do in their mind feel like they're saving the animal. And many times they are the person who truly did save that animal that they found on a highway. That they took an animal from a place that was objectively unsafe for the animal and brought them into their home. And I think where the disconnect happens is the person's insight into whether or not their home is the right home for that animal." - Dr Mary Dozier For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the web...
May 26, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Just because something looks free doesn't mean it is. Because it's not all about the money you hand over for something. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Twitter: @ThatHoarder Mastodon: @ThatHoarder@mastodon...
May 19, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 92
"You are in a state of panic. They're in a state of panic. They need their stuff. You need it gone. And if you don't know that equation, then all sorts of things go wrong. But if you do know it, you can make it work for everybody concerned." For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when d...
May 12, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Small-ish but significant things you can achieve and give yourself a huge pat on the back by Monday morning. And if for you weekend means something different, then maybe these are tasks you can do on a Tuesday. None of it is set in stone. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when deho...
May 05, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Saving the world one object at a time will not save you. Your experiences have shaped how you perceive the world and those in it. You can't rescue everything. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Twitter: @That...
Apr 28, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 89
We think we deserve it, first of all. Of course I call myself useless because I'm clearly useless. And we also think it will motivate us. We think we can't give ourselves an easy time because if we just keep giving ourselves a hard time, it will push us to do the thing we have been trying and failing to do, or the thing that we've not even tried to do, but we feel we should do. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www...
Apr 21, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Build better systems as well as better lifeboats. This is not inevitable. This is not our destiny. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Twitter: @ThatHoarder Mastodon: @[email protected] TikTok: @that...
Apr 14, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 87
14 hoarders from history, including a US president, numerous artists, film director, fashion designer. It's really interesting to look back at how this isn't exclusively a modern malady. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 86
"What do I want, the space or the stuff? What's more important to me, the progress or the barrier?" - Declutter Hub's Lesley Spellman asks the important questions. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Twitter: ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 85
" We are built for seeking out that order and putting evidence together that fits with our beliefs; without it, not much would have been achieved by humans. It's like we build our understanding of the world through a collection of knowledge blocks. And it's the way we make sense of our surroundings." For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.over...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Find out the unlikely story of how novelist Victor Hugo learned to delay gratification in order to write The Hunchback of Notre Dame. For the full show notes and transcript for this episode, visit the website at Overcome Compulsive Hoarding / http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Become a Dehoarding Darling https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Twitter: @ThatHoarder Mastodon: @ThatHo...
Mar 17, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 83
