In a materialistic world, we take a look at a condition involving excessive attachment to objects. In this very special episode, Marnie, an individual with Hoarding Disorder, has agreed to share a video with our audience that depicts her mental process while getting rid of a piece of mail. This video will be uploaded to our Instagram, @lets.get.psyched, so be sure to follow us!

Hosts: Al, Toshia, Yasmine

Guest: Randy Frost, PhD, MA

References:

Frost, R.O. & Steketee, G. (2010). Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things. Mariner Books edition 2011.

Rodriguez, C.I. & Frost, R.O. (2022). Hoarding Disorder: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide. American Psychiatric Association Press.

Steketee, G. & Frost, R.O. (2014). Treatment for Hoarding Disorder: Therapist Guide (2nd Ed). Oxford University Press.

Tolin, D.F., Frost, R.O., & Steketee, G. (2014). Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding. Oxford University Press.