At this time of year, January sales are blazing and resisting a bargain can be tough. Listen back to this discussion with Dr Jan Eppingstall about compulsive acquiring and over-shopping, and find the full show notes and transcript here: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-54-compulsive-acquiring-and-hoarding-how-to-stop-with-dr-jan-eppingstall/

Relisten to an incredibly useful conversation with therapist Jenna Overbaugh, who treats people with OCD and has it herself, about how OCD and hoarding can interlink. See the full show notes and transcript here: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-56-ocd-and-hoarding-with-jenna-overbaugh/

Revisit this informative episode with Dr Jan Eppingstall, who walks us through a range of therapy options for people who hoard. For the full show notes and transcript, see here: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-33-different-types-of-therapy-for-hoarding-disorder-with-dr-jan-eppingstall/

Enjoy this deep dive into the research of Sharon Morein into hoarding and ADHD. For the full show notes and transcript, see here: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-40-adhd-and-hoarding-with-dr-sharon-morein/ 

This episode, I’ve pulled together the best mental health advice from every guest I spoke to over the past year - academics, therapists, organisers, and people with lived experience. Each of them shared a personal habit or practice that genuinely helps them cope or keep on top of their wellbeing, and I add a couple of my own strategies too.

Whether you’re navigating hoarding, supporting someone who is, or just looking for affordable ways to protect your own mental health, stick around for a mix of practical, honest tips to try for yourself.

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Hoarding disorder can feel deeply isolating, and finding genuine connection isn’t always straightforward.

In this episode, I talk about building community - both through hoarding-specific peer groups, online spaces, as well as simply nurturing friendships outside the home.

I share practical ways to reconnect, set boundaries, and remind yourself that you deserve care and companionship, whatever your home looks like.

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Getting on top of hoarding disorder isn’t about powering through in one big go. It’s all about slowing down, pacing ourselves, and making sure our approach is actually sustainable, both for our bodies and our minds.

In this episode, I talk honestly about the risks of burnout and emotional overload when we try to rush the process, and why giving ourselves permission to work in small, manageable steps is key.

I’ll share practical ways to set our own pace, spot the warning signs of pushing too hard, and celebrate the progress we make - even when it’s slower than we’d like.

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On this episode, I’m joined by Dr Jan Eppingstall to unpack how our possessions connect with our sense of identity and self-concept, and why letting go can feel so threatening for those of us who hoard.

We talk through how objects hold meaning, memories, and dreams for the future, and what it looks like to build a stronger sense of self without clinging to things.

If you’ve ever felt like discarding something meant losing a part of yourself, you definitely want to listen to this one. We break down exactly why that fear happens and where to start.

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If you’re facing the frustration of knowing where your things belong but just can’t access your shelves or cupboards because there’s too much in the way, this episode is for you. I break down why piling things up with good intentions doesn’t actually solve anything, why decluttering comes before organising, and share honest strategies for making actual progress when your home feels overwhelming.

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In this episode, I talk about the idea of "acting as if" - taking action before you fully believe you can, and using that to chip away at compulsive hoarding behaviours.

I share stories from my own life, including how channelling others’ confidence helped me move through paralysing shyness, and how small steps can help shift thinking around possessions and habits.

It’s all about behaving your way to progress, even when your feelings haven’t caught up yet. Listen in to find out more, including how to go about it without burning out or being retraumatised.

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