Best Hoarding Disorder Podcasts (2025)

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#190 What if we forgive ourselves, but now we know better, we do better? Choosing compassion over shame in hoarding disorder 37:49

6h ago37:49

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Today I’m looking at what happens if we forgive ourselves for past hoarding behav…

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119 | Stop the Doom Pile Spiral: Declutter What You've Been Avoiding (Closets Included) 27:34

5m ago27:34

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Hey friend, Let’s be honest—we all have that one pile (or several). The laundry basket full of random things. The kitchen counter that’s never clear. The closet we hope no one opens. These doom piles—short for “Didn’t Organize, Only Moved”—may seem harmless, but they slowly drain our energy, clutter our focus, and keep us in a cycle of stress and p…

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Coping with job insecurity, with Mindy Shoss, PhD 35:35

2h ago35:35

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Between economic uncertainty, the rise of AI and major changes in government policy, many U.S. workers feeling stress. A recent survey found more than half of U.S. workers report stress due to job insecurity. Mindy Shoss, PhD, talks about the future of work, including how AI and technology may reshape job roles; how job insecurity affects mental an…

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559- Unmasking the Pain: Easing Rejection Sensitivity for Black Women with ADHD 55:41

11m ago55:41

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Diane Miller, Psy.D., M.Ed., explores the compounded impact of rejection sensitivity and double-masking (the survival strategy of suppressing both ADHD symptoms and aspects of cultural identity to avoid judgment or rejection) for Black women with ADHD. RSD and ADHD in Black Women: Additional Resources Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitiv…

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#387: Helpful Stress, Surviving Twin's Insignificance, Avoiding Employment 1:33:09

1d ago1:33:09

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Nick is gone this week, so Whitney and the boys discuss helpful stress, a surviving twin haunted with insignificance, and a writer who cannot stop avoiding employment. Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access…

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118 | Busy or Aligned? A Summer Reprioritization + A Listener's Home Management Q&A 29:06

2d ago29:06

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Hey friend, Does your Summer calendar feel a little too packed already? Maybe with things that don’t actually reflect your values or priorities? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story of how God used an unexpected shift in our Summer plans to get my attention—and help me take a closer look at how I was spending my time. It led me into a seas…

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“Dad brain”: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD 36:36

2d ago36:36

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Becoming a parent is a huge life transition. Now, researchers are finding evidence that parenthood actually changes the brain – and these changes happen to fathers as well as to mothers. Darby Saxbe, PhD, talks about the hormonal and brain shifts that occur in new moms and dads; the advantages and risks these changes confer; why paternity leave mat…

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558- ADHD and Puberty: How Hormones Shape Behavior and Mental Health in Adolescents 58:55

3d ago58:55

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Paul Mitrani, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the impact of hormones on emotions and mental health during adolescence, explains how puberty affects boys and girls differently, and shares strategies to maintain strong parent-teen relationships. Puberty and Mental Health: Additional Resources Free Download: How Hormones Impact ADHD Symptoms in Women and Girls…

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#189 Emotional, practical and motivational scaffolding - what it is and how to get it, with Dr Jan Eppingstall 33:34

7d ago33:34

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ This week I’m joined by Dr Jan Eppingstall to talk about scaffolding - what it me…

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#386: Less Judgmental, Anger and Resentment, Dating a Person in Recovery 1:47:07

8d ago1:47:07

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This week we have questions from a person trying to be less judgemental of others, another who struggles with long term anger and resentment for an abusive friend, a person who started dating somebody in recovery and wants advice. Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using…

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117 | Finding Gospel Grace in Household Chaos, with Dana K. White - PART 2 20:23

9d ago20:23

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Hey friend, Are there rooms you can’t even step into and a sink perpetually overflowing while social‑media feeds preach spotless living? In Part 2 of “Finding Gospel Grace in Household Chaos,” author and decluttering expert Dana K. White shares how deep Bible study freed her from clutter shame and showed her that God designed her brain on purpose. …

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Attachment bonds: Understanding our closest relationships, with Ximena Arriaga, PhD 36:37

9d ago36:37

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What makes us feel secure, safe and supported in our relationships with partners, friends and family? Ximena Arriaga, PhD, talks about how early and ongoing life experiences shape our bonds with others, why our “attachment style” isn’t fixed but can always change, and how partners can help each other thrive in their close relationships. Learn more …

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557- Healing from the Impact of Toxic or Emotionally Immature Parents 1:02:06

10d ago1:02:06

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Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC, discusses the kinds of messages children internalize in emotionally unsupportive environments and the long-term impacts, signs of emotionally immature and narcissistic parenting, and shares self-care practices to begin healing. Healing from Your Past: Additional Resources Read: Are You a Toxic Parent? Read: Why Won’t My Paren…

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#188 12 ways to make decision-making easier (and why people who hoard find it so hard to make decisions in the first place!) 38:28

14d ago38:28

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Decision-making can be a huge stumbling block when you’re trying to tackle hoardi…

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#385: Befriending Coworkers, Ending Therapy, Brainspotting 1:18:31

16d ago1:18:31

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This week the team answers questions about making friends with colleagues, ending long term therapy, and brainspotting for trauma Pony Up for Mental Health! Feed a snack to the official ponies of pod therapy! Join our Patreon at the Producer level of higher to nominate a name for Emma's new pony! Donate a gift Patreon membership to a listener in ne…

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116 | Finding Gospel Grace in Household Chaos. With Author and Decluttering Expert, Dana K. White - PART 1 22:15

21d ago22:15

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Hi friends, Does it feel like you’re forever sorting, scrubbing, and shuffling stuff—yet your home never looks any closer to “done”? In this candid conversation, bestselling author and No‑Mess Decluttering Method creator Dana K. White shares how God used the “thorn” of her perpetually messy house to spark a spiritual transformation—one that now hel…

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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD 37:09

16d ago37:09

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Why does time fly when you’re having fun – and slow to a crawlwhen you’re not? Ruth Ogden, PhD, talks about how our experiences and emotions influence our sense of time, why time seems to go by faster as we get older, why changing to daylight saving time feels so disruptive and why the COVID-19 pandemic did strange things to many people’s sense of …

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556- Understanding AuDHD Burnout: How Neurodivergent Masking Sparks Stress, Exhaustion 1:00:33

18d ago1:00:33

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Amy Marschall, Psy.D., discusses why autistic people mask, and how this leads to stress and burnout; how to identify warning signs of burnout (and how this differs from depression and other mental health issues); and shares strategies to prevent or recover from burnout. AuDHD: Additional Resources Take This Self-Test: Autism in Women Read: AuDHD — …

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#187 What if we focused less on self-care and more on self-nurture to progress our hoarding recovery? 37:23

21d ago37:23

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Self-care gets a lot of airtime these days, but I’ve started rethinking what it a…

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#384: Curved Penis, Patient Suicide, CBT Outdated 1:42:36

25d ago1:42:36

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This week we have a question about experiencing dysmorphia for a curved penis, a therapist who patient died by suicide, and whether CBT is no longer scientifically validated. Pony Up for Mental Health! Feed a snack to the official ponies of pod therapy! Join our Patreon at the Producer level of higher to nominate a name for Emma's new pony! Donate …

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115 | Too Much Stuff? 4 Quick Declutter Challenges—All in Under 10 Minutes (PART 2) 21:22

27d ago21:22

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Hey sister, Today we take on the second half of the 7‑for‑7 Decluttering Challenge—a simple way to overcome overwhelm and make progress without spending hours you don’t have. You’ll get FOUR mini decluttering tasks—each one is quick, manageable, and designed to: Target clutter hot‑spots that trip up your home management Boost momentum fast—you’ll s…

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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD 36:50

23d ago36:50

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No one gets through life without encountering adversity. But many people survive terrible things without lasting trauma. George Bonanno, PhD, talks about how humans cope with extreme life events, the factors that lead to resilience in the face of adversity, and how cultivating cognitive flexibility can help us handle difficult times. Learn more abo…

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555- “Solve My Problem!” – Live Q&A Session on 4/25/25 52:46

28d ago52:46

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Listen to a recording of a real-time Q&A session held on 4/25/25. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., responds live to questions from adults living with ADHD and parents raising neurodivergent children. Life with ADHD: Additional Resources Sign Up! Free ADHD Parenting Class Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook eBook for Adults: The Adult’s Guide to Strong…

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#186 10 executive dysfunction tips and tricks to help people who hoard, whether we have ADHD or are neurodivergent or not - Hoarding Awareness Week 2025 36:47

28d ago36:47

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ For Hoarding Awareness Week 2025, I’m focusing on executive function - the brain’…

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554- Are My Student’s ADHD Accommodations in Danger? Fallout from the Department of Education Changes 1:00:38

30d ago1:00:38

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Mary J. Goodwin-Oquendo, Esq., discusses how the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) may impact students with ADHD and learning disabilities who receive special education services and accommodations through IEPs and 504 Plans. ADHD Accommodations and Educational Rights: Additional Resources Free Download: Your Child’s Legal Rights…

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114 | Too Much Stuff? 3 Quick Declutter Challenges—All in Under 10 Minutes (PART 1) 19:30

1M ago19:30

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Hey sister, Is your home shouting “simplify me” while you’re just trying to get through the day? If you’re feeling buried under too much stuff, stuck in a messy home, or just need direction, today’s episode is your next step forward. I’m sharing the first half of the 7‑for‑7 Decluttering Challenge—a simple way to overcome overwhelm and make progres…

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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD 31:48

1M ago31:48

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Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle wit…

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#185 Engaging with our stuff: why we keep things but don’t use them, with Dr Jan Eppingstall 1:14:19

1M ago1:14:19

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ In this episode, I’m with Dr Jan Eppingstall, a Melbourne-based counsellor and ho…

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#383: Newlywed Advice, Death Anxiety, Missed Therapy Appointment 1:51:50

1M ago1:51:50

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Mental Health Awareness Month rolls on and this week we have questions on advice for newly weds on making it long term, managing anxiety related to death and non existance, and a person who's therapist broke up with them after they accidentally missed an appointment. Pony Up for Mental Health! Feed a snack to the official ponies of pod therapy! Joi…

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113 | Procrastination or Hoarding? Identify The Cause, Stop the Spiral. With guest expert Carrie Bock. 33:46

1M ago33:46

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Hi friends, Are you struggling to decide whether that half‑empty nail‑polish bottle (or ten) should stay or go? What about moms curio cabinet and all her ornamental trinkets left to you after she passed? In today's interview with Christian licensed professional counselor, Carrie Bock, we dig into what general home clutter is versus warning signs of…

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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD 42:41

1M ago42:41

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Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…

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