Hoarding Stuff

In this episode Heather talks to Dave and Gordon about their experiences of gathering stuff around them. Gordon explains what he thinks a definition of hoarding is. And we find out how a brick made its way from the UK to Australia. If you have any questions or comments please send them to [email protected]

(Episode Nine)

In this episode of Hoarding Stuff Heather talks to Pip and Dave about the value of the things people bring into their homes and keep, and some of the psychology behind it. They discuss how they have seen people who are considered to be hoarders being treated. Plus much much more.

(Episode Eight)

In this episode Heather Matuozzo (director of Clouds End CIC) talks with Dave and Rachel about their experiences of hoarding and everyday life. The challenges that are faced when just trying to live ordinary everyday life, during the lockdown and with the challenges of bringing stuff into the home. is there a balance and how can it be found?

(Episode Seven)

In this episode of Hoarding stuff Heather talks with Helen and David about there experiences of acquiring and organisation. The kinds of thing that the two of them gather around them, and the way that they relate to those things. With an emphasis on crafts and arts, and what we allow ourselves to do, sometimes stopping because of self inflicted pressures.

(Episode Six)

In this episode of the Hoarding Stuff podcast Heather and David discuss revelations. The things that we have realised over past year of being locked down. What has it meant to people who hoard, or even those who don't? What lessons can be taken away from the experience, and are there any positive as well as negative things to be gained. Plus of course some verbal meanderings and distractions on the way.

(Episode Five)

In this episode of Hoarding Stuff Heather Matuozzo  (Clouds End CIC) and her guest Dave Woods will be examining hoarding and Christmas. What can you do during the festive season to think differently about gifts? They explore and hopefully provide some alternatives for those who wish for something different this year (or even next year). Have a listen and let us know if anything else springs to mind when you are putting together that Christmas stocking. Oh and less mince pies and sherry being left out means Santa will just be grumpy....

(Episode Four)

In this third episode Heather Matuozzo (Director of Clouds End CIC) and David Woods discuss the idea of neuroplasticity. The ability of the brain to adapt and bounce back. This follows on from their previous discussion about the concept of resilience from episode two in the series. Science has shown that the brain has a much wider ability to adapt than previously accepted as possible, and can lead to progress and change in ways unthought of before.

(Episode Three)

In this second episode of Hoarding Stuff  host Heather Matuozzo (director of Clouds End CIC) discusses resilience and many other topics with Dave Woods.. Resilience being defined as the ability to bounce back from difficult circumstances and resolve issues quickly, Heather breaks it down into five components:

1) self awareness

2)mindfulness

3)self care

4)positive relationships

5)purpose and meaning

(Episode Two)

This is the first in a series of podcasts dealing with the subject of "hoarding, disorganisation and cluttering". Hopefully it will be a light hearted adventure as host Heather Matuozzo (director of Clouds End CIC) discusses this and many other topics with Dave Woods to get to the bottom of some complex issues. Heather has been working now for many years in this field, and David will be sharing some of his thoughts and experiences as a service user.  (episode one)