Hoarding Stuff

In this episode of Hoarding Stuff, Heather talks to Dave about the impacts that trauma can have on our lives. How this can impact people, and how it can influence us in so many ways. 

In this Episode Heather and Dave reflect on the past year, and also talk about what has been learned. With Christmas being ever present before the recording, they discuss what will be different this year. Hopefully sharing some tips and tricks to make this time of the year go more smoothly. Will they find the holy grail of presents without too much stuff being involved?

In this episode we got to chat with David, who is part of Heather's support group. He told us about some of the challenges he has faced not only with hoarding, but how having been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum this has impacted as well. He also talks about some of the moments now that have him on a surer footing, and moving towards progress. As with any of the people who talk with us, we are very grateful for their open and sharing attitude. If you have any questions or any suggestions write to [email protected]. Please write if you want any subjects examined that fit within the scope of the podcasts. We hope you enjoy the podcast and that it helps even a little bit.

In this episode Heather and Dave are in conversation with Janice Connolly (aka Barbara Nice), and discuss with her the work she has done with mental health issues and her play "Stuff". Touching on how theatre can be used to examine the issues and challenges people face in life.

In this episode fifteen, amongst other things Heather and Dave discuss what people hoard, and even attempt to create a top five. Let us know what you think would be on your list.

In this episode Heather and Dave discuss the potential use of some technologies in addressing hoarding issues and organisation. It will be something to be looked at again no doubt in the future. If you have any ideas or tips about using tech for dealing with the challenges of  either over buying stuff, or keeping stuff then let us know either at [email protected] or [email protected].

(Episode Fourteen)

In this episode Heather and Dave discuss the dreaded floundering. At a certain point, and under certain circumstances we all lost steam, and may even go somewhat backward in our efforts. Dave talks about his own personal experiences concerning his recent foray into the quicksand of the flounder.

(Episode Thirteen)

In this episode Heather talks to  Dr Dean Burnett (neuroscientist, lecturer, author and much more). They discuss trauma and change and how our brains deal with these things in our lives. For more information regarding Dean's work then you can find more out at Dean Burnett – neuroscientist, author, blogger, occasional comedian and all-round ‘science guy’

(Episode Twelve)

In this episode of hoarding stuff Heather and Dave discuss grief, and the many forms that it can take. They talk about personal and general ways that this can have an impact on everyday life.

(Episode Eleven)

In this episode of hoarding stuff Heather discusses hoarding with David and Pip, with an emphasis on how bereavement and loss can be contributing factors to issues with cluttering and our feelings about stuff.

(Episode Ten)