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Hoarding Specialist and Extreme Cleaner Rachel Seavey discusses how to help yourself when you are overwhelmed with clutter. Rachel is the owner of Collector Care Professional Organizers located in the San Francisco bay area. Rachel and her team have been featured on the CBS Sunday morning show, The…

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    5 Tips Before You Start Decluttering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 16:54


    Hey Collectors!  Today we're diving into something that seems simple on the surface, but often gets overwhelming fast — decluttering. Whether you're staring at a messy garage, a packed closet, or that junk drawer you're scared to open... this one's for you. Before you pull everything out and create an even bigger mess, I want to share the five key things you should know *before* you start. These tips can save you time, stress, and serious frustration. Decluttering is one of those tasks that always takes more time than you plan for. You might think you're just tackling the bathroom cabinet — but suddenly you're deep in expired sunscreen and half-used travel bottles from 2017. It's great to be prepared so tune in for five tips to help you feel prepared when starting your decluttering project... 

    Lost Found Kept: A Memoir - Interview with author Deborah Derrickson Kossmann

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 43:17


    Hey Collectors! On this episode, we're joined by Deborah Derrickson Kossmann, psychologist and author of the deeply moving memoir Lost Found Kept. In this conversation, Deborah takes us into the heart of a childhood home filled with memories—and decades of her mother's compulsive hoarding. Through the emotional excavation of physical space, she uncovers much more: a layered portrait of grief, love, mental illness, and the power of objects to hold meaning. Whether you've lived through something similar or are simply drawn to stories of healing and family complexity, this episode is for you. Available here: https://www.lostfoundkept.com/

    The Process Of Getting Organized

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 11:39


    Hey Collectors!  Todays episode is all about the process. Let me give you a couple of hints - it's not about containers. Sorting, and organizng are different actions. My professional organizer colleagues have created fancy acronyms for the process, I have not. I am sure I could but I have yet to be tempted. My process is just like theirs. All professional organizers more or less have the same process. Some of us are dealing with more stuff than others.  Have you found yourself strolling through Marshalls and couldn't help buying six new containers even though you have no intended purpose for them? Stop it. You're not following the process. Tune in for my abbreviated non acronymically version of how to get organized...

    Kitchen Organization - Get rid of toxic utensils, cookware, and storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 10:33


    Hey Collectors! On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast I discuss how to declutter your kitchen of potentially toxic items. Below are some of the utensils and cookware that may contain chemicals that are harmful to you and your family (don't forget your fur kids either).  Utensils & Cookware That May Contain Chemicals 1. Nonstick Cookware (Teflon) Chemical: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and formerly PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) Risk: At high temperatures (over 500°F), nonstick coatings can break down and release toxic fumes. Tip: Use nonstick only on low/medium heat, avoid scratched pans, or switch to ceramic-coated alternatives. 2. Plastic Utensils & Storage Chemical: BPA, phthalates, and other plasticizers Risk: Heat (like dishwashers or microwaving) can cause plastics to leach these into food. Tip: Use BPA-free plastics, or switch to glass, stainless steel, or silicone. 3. Aluminum Cookware (especially uncoated) Chemical: Aluminum Risk: Acidic foods (like tomato sauce) can cause leaching; long-term exposure to aluminum is under investigation for health impacts. Tip: Use anodized aluminum or switch to stainless steel. 4. Copper Cookware Chemical: Copper Risk: Can leach into food if not lined (usually with stainless steel or tin). Too much copper can be toxic. Tip: Use only lined copper cookware. 5. Melamine Dishes Chemical: Melamine Risk: Can leach into food, especially when microwaved or used with hot foods. Tip: Avoid microwaving melamine and use ceramic/glass for heating. Remember, you can always see our episodes in person, on our youtube channel! 

    Kink - The Magic of The Nightstand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 5:24


    Hey Collectors! We all have items that we would rather keep to ourselves, right? SO what if you are going to have house cleaners or professional organizers come over? What do you do with that stuff? It's nothing to be ashamed about, we are all adults here. I promised to be irreverent so here we are ya'll.   Tip #1 The nightstand is a great place to hide stuff. Tip #2 It's ok to tell people not to work in certain areas. We all have an idea of where not to go. TIP #3 If you have your kinky stuff all around the house collect it together and then put it into your nightstand.  Stop letting your anxiety of what we might find hold you back from having your home organized. WE have seen it all. Believe me. It's nothing to be embarrased and ashamed about. And guess what? There is actually a place where it belongs.  Are you a member of our facebook group yet? Search for the Hoardganize Podcast private group to meet other cool Collectors and for exclusive information and rants.  

    Forgiveness with Varian Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 67:30


    Hey Collectors! On this Hoardganize podcast episode, Varian Pierce and I discuss the topic of forgiveness. Forgiving ourselves, and forgiving others, and how it helps us grow. A lot of us carry around shame, which Varian describes as the "second arrow".  Do you struggle with constant guilt around your clutter? Tune in! Links: San Francisco Mental Health Association Hoarding Groups: https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/hoarding Buried in Treasures:  https://a.co/d/f8zUyzr

    Self Care Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 12:20


    Hey Collectors it's Self Care Sunday! (self care can be anyday) Here are my CLUTTER FREE tips that I cover in the podcast Wash your hair. Conventionally or dry shampoo. Massage your scalp. Use aromatherapy oils peppermint on the temples. Close your eyes. Meditation. Enhance the experience with a little lavender oil in a small cloth and inhale gently. Brush your teeth. Find your dentures spend some time on oral health. Put on nourishing lip balm.  Massage your neck and lymph nodes with moisturizer or oil. Massage towards the heart.  Stretch out your chest and back as best as you can. working on overall fitness. Simple stretching, bone  strengthening exercises all of these are self care  Massage your feet. If you can't reach them do small foot exercises To stretch your tired feet.  Self care can also look like: Turning off the news for a while  Reading a book Learning something new Drinking more water Cooking something for yourself  Getting some fresh air Embracing your spiritual self Guided meditations: https://healingworksfoundation.org/guided-imagery/a-guided-meditation-for-healthful-sleep/ My favorite podcast to listen to while meditating: https://www.sarahblondin.com/podcast  

    Rachel and Jean Francois Lappas discuss WABYA and guided self discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 47:28


    On this podcast I am pleased to introduce you to Jean-François Lappas! J.F. spent years chasing success, only to realise he was running in the wrong direction. Burned out and disconnected, he left a 14-year corporate career—not to find something new, but to finally reconnect with himself. That shift changed everything. He stopped letting fear make his decisions. He learned to set boundaries that actually protected him. He built an inner voice he could trust. Now, as co-founder of WABYA, he helps others do the same. What is WABYA? What is coaching? Put simply, coaching helps achieve your personal and professional goals. through guided self-discovery, it allows you to explore who you are - and to become the best version of yourself. consultants improve situations; coaches improve people. mentors say “follow me.” a coach reveals where you're standing on the map and asks, “where shall we go next?” therapists examine the past to help you cope with the present. a coach builds on your present to create your future. your best friend has opinions and agendas. your coach has a process. Sign up today! The pricing is very affordable. https://wabya.com/pricing/ I have a coach Collectors, why shouldn't you? You deserve it!

    Cycle of Change - Featuring Varian Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 40:32


    Hey Collectors!  I have the pleasure of introducing you to Varian Pierce from the Mental Health Association in San Francisco! Varian is a member of MHASF's Peer Response Team (PRT), and works with people who struggle with hoarding and collecting. He is well known in the community as being grounded and compassionate. As a peer he understands the physical and emotional tolls that clutter can bring. On this podcast we discuss the cycle of change. I want you to take notes. What part of the cycle are you on and why?  You don't want to miss this episode!  For more information on the Mental Health Association of San Francisco's clutter and hoarding programs, please visit the link below. https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/hoarding-behavior/

    Darla DeMorrow - Organizing Your Home with Sort and Succeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 41:19


    Hey Collectors! This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to Darla DeMorrow of www.heartworkorg.com Darla DeMorrow is a Certified Professional Organizer® with more than a decade of practical experience helping individuals, families and small business owners who need a better way to organize their life without feeling guilted into impractical minimalism, unattainable Pinterest-fantasy, or pricey organizing gadgets. You will learn an efficient way of organizing that works for people who are somewhat organized, people who are disorganized, and even people who have ADHD. www.heartworkorg.com  Darla shares five steps to help you declutter and organize.  We also talk about common issues we find with our clients as well as solutions to help gain more clarity and control over your clutter.  Darla discusses her many books, digital organizing and more ... you don't want to miss this information packed episode.  You can bring peace to your home through organizing with 5 simple steps. What if decluttering wasn't painful? We focus on finding your treasures. Why declutter when you can learn how to stop clutter before it even starts? Where do you want to see organizing success in just 15 minutes? How will it feel to live a clutter-free life in a home you love? Getting organized is good. Staying organized is better. You can learn to do both using the proven SORT and Succeed system. Whether you are organizing your home, downsizing your home, looking for organizing solutions for people with ADHD, or want to save money,this home organizing book will take just about an hour to readso you can get started and stop clutter from stealing your life. Even better, stay organized with lasting changes. Simplify your life by breaking emotional barriers, learn neat ways to save money, and simplify your life. Tired of all the unrealistic, quick-fix decluttering that you've seen on TV? Each chapter covers the topics that come up again and again in real-life home organization appointments. Cure Your Clutter Troubles Learn why this book will really help you get organized, and why it might not.   Organizing and the Brain Learn what the latest scientific research tells us about the brain and what that has to do with decluttering and organizing your home.   Put each one of the SORT and SUCCEED steps into practice Start getting organized with your own home organizing projects in the next hour.   "I don't know where to start!!!" You'll love having a defined plan to organize your whole house. Even people with ADHD can follow this plan, one space at a time. Or create your own. They key is to get started.   Avoid common organizing traps Many people feel overwhelmed and avoid making decisions to get organized. Learn how to respect what your body is telling you, stop feeling overwhelmed, and even improve relationships by getting more organized.   Make lasting changes throughout daily routines Apply what we know about brain science and behavioral conditioning. Use the 24-hour rule and other powerful, effective tools to learn to stay organized.   Have you read all the decluttering books, but still aren't organized? Have you watched unrealistic decluttering and purging shows on TV? Organize your home with SORT and Succeed, and you'll see change in your own home, on your timeline. This isn't just a decluttering book. Get the proven plan for organizing each room and space in your home, in just five simple steps. Start here to declutter at home. Start today. SORT and Succeed. Get your copy today. www.heartworkorg.com

    Irreverent, Quirky and Back - 2025 Hoardganize Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 10:53


    Hey Collectors! BACK from a sabatacle , ready for more recording!  Professional organizing tips and tricks that most organizers don't share. Make sure you join our private facebook group and follow our Hoardganize facebook page for more information and the latest and greatest in organizing and hoarding disorder.

    Selling A Hoarded Home As Is - With Laurel Sagen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 27:41


    Hey Collectors! Have you ever wondered if your distressed home can be bought as is? Can you just leave the THINGS you don't want, and ALL of the repairs that need to be made,  and walk away with a check? These are the exact questions I ask Laurel Sagen from Laurel Buys Houses!  Tune in to learn if this is an option for you.  Laurel also shares information on how you can get her book on Hoarding for FREE! So stay tuned in to the whole episode to hear how. Here is the link to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Hoarding-Much-More-Than-Clutter/dp/B0BZKDT5CC With decades in the field as a general contractor and realtor she has a lot to say. Her book is intended for dother realtors, family members and not the Collector themselves.  Content warning: "H" word used often. As always dear Collectors feel free to email me with comments at hoardganize@gmail.com. Until next time.  

    Photo Organizing with Rachel Arbuckle from 2000PACES

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 31:03


    Hey Collectors!  On this weeks podcast I interviewed Rachel Arbuckle with 2000PACES  and learned so much about organizing photos. This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts I have recorded. My note page was full of notes I was writing while recording. I am SO motivated to get my own photos in order!  Most of us have stacks of loose photos, thumb drives, old phones, laptops, pcs, and other devices full of photos. How do we organize our photos so that we can share our legacy with our friends and family? How do you sift through the minutia and produce something shareable. How can you cherish your most favorite photos if they're in a box somewhere?  Rachel Arbuckle shares three (Actually 4!) tips on how to professionally organize your photos. Make sure you have a pen and paper ready, because you do not want to miss this episode! Rachel also discusses her business that she created (2000PACES) as resource for our listeners and anyone worldwide who needs professional help downsizing and organizing their photos.  Here is Rachel's story:  In 2014, a series of fierce fires roared through San Diego County, the largest of which started on the mountain just behind my home. I had only minutes to grab a few items. My instinct was to gather all of our photos, but I panicked when I realized my precious memories were all over our home in boxes, picture frames, and albums. I grabbed what I could and our family headed to safety. After many days of worry, we were able to return home to the memories we had to leave behind. Thankfully, our home was spared, but others in our community were not as fortunate. This experience not only solidified my commitment to protect my family's collection of photos but prompted me to found 2000 Paces Photo Organizing, encouraging you to organize and protect your important memories. If you are interested in working with Rachel and her Team, please visit this link for  a  Free Phone Consultation .   Until next time Collectors! xoxox PS This recording is also in video on youtube

    Creating an Estate Plan With Guest Madison Gunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 20:31


    Hey Collectors! On this episode I ask expert Madison Gunn from   Absolute Trust Counsel   several questions about estate planning and wills. This is a follow up to the last few episodes where we discuss preparing for death. This episode includes incapacitation which is a state I hadn't considered before recording this. What happens if you get in a car accident? What happens to you, your stuff and your family? Are they protected if you get incapacitated somehow? What about if you die? These are questions we don't like to face. I face them daily with families who are searching their loved ones homes and belongings to see if there are any documents that can help them determine their loved ones requests. While we are sifting through all of their belongings, we save every usb stick, every laptop, every device. What if there's a will on there? How do we open the files?  So much time an energy being spent on searching for something that most likely was never created. Lots of extra resources spent looking through every document file. I have seen people spend hundreds to have safe's cracked open only to find nothing relevant inside.   It's time to take your life back Collectors. It's time to get your affairs in order. Don't leave your family members frantic in an emergency because they can't find your important documents. Links mentioned in show: Webinar information: https://bit.ly/ATCFebruaryWebinar #AbsoluteTrustCounsel #AbsoluteTrust #EstatePlanning #EstatePlanningBasics #FreeWebinar #Will #Trust #PowerOfAttorney #AdvanceHealthCareDirective

    Your STUFF Will Out Live You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 9:14


    Hey Collectors, Continuing on with our theme of legacies, what we leave behind and getting our affairs in orders comes this podcast. While a bit grim, I need you to listen with intent.  Your stuff will probably out live you. What do I mean by that? I mean by the rate at which items decompose -  your stuff - will probably out live you. So what's the solution? Tune in ... I would love to hear your comments about this episode. The topic is important to me, and it's hard to deliver with as much grace as I had hoped. Was it helpful or do you need me to sugar coat things more? What emotions came up? Hit me up hoardganize@gmail.com Until next time Collectors ...  Rachel Seavey Professional Organizer and Life Coach

    Embracing Discomfort is Critical to Home Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 9:02


    Hey Collectors! Embracing discomfort is critical to getting your home in order. While you are de-cluttering you will experience all sorts of discomfort and emotions and you have to learn how to push past them to create the organized life you desire. Tune in, while I cover several methods on how to embrace your discomfort - instead of running from it and not getting anything done.  Notes: I mention the private facebook group in this episode which is a great place to share your discomfort and achievments. It's our private group under the hoarganize podcast support group on Facebook.  For information on Coaching please visit: https://collectorcare.com/product/coaching-for-collectors/ For my favorite podcast / youtube for mediation check out Sarah Blondin She has some amazing stuff out there.  To be a guest on the Hoardganize Podcast please email hoardganize@gmail.com

    Shame is Clutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 6:06


    Hey Collectors! Join me on another unscripted podcast on the go!  This topic is a bit heavy but I need you to listen to it.  Shame is something we all carry around and it is suffocating us. Shame can weigh you down and paralyze you. I understand this. Take some time and do this exercise with me. Lighten up your life load. The less shame you carry around the more space you have to declutter.

    Massive Action Is the Cure For Clutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 24:34


    Hey Collectors - happy new year!!  Are you looking for a practical way to tackle your clutter? Do you want to get organized, but don't know where to start?  On this episode, I share a six step plan to help you get organized. It requires focus, and for you to take massive action. Are you ready to finally live the life you deserve?!  Tune in!

    Legacy - What will you leave behind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 9:07


    Hey Collectors, Time is such a precious thing. We only have a limited amount. Its something you cannot hoard.  What would happen if you suddenly died today? Who would be left going through your belongings? What would they find? How would they feel? Would they be able to find your most precious items?  This episode invites you to start getting your affairs in order. You never know how much time you have on this beautiful earth, and its time to start managing your clutter. You don't want your legacy to be what your house is now, do you?  Tune in, and let me know what you think? hoardganize@gmail.com Until next time dear friends,   Rachel

    Podcast on the go! Hoardganize podcast Unfiltered

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 6:37


    Hey Collectors! Podcasting on the go here in my box truck woot woot!!  Let me know what you want the next topics to be? Clutter? Hoarding? Organizing? Time Management?  Let me know .. hoardganize@gmail.com  

    Secret Podcast Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 5:00


    The Hoardganize podcast is back!!!  After taking some personal time off, I am now back, and ready to go! Most episodes will be on the fly, some will have video and some will not. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss a thing!  It is about to get real y'all. I will be presenting my most authentic non filtered self.  Happy Holidays and make sure you stay tuned!

    Fire Drill! What would you do? Emergency Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 19:08


    On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses being prepared in the event of an emergency. Are you prepared in the event of a fire? What does that mean to you? Rachel provokes thought while asking listeners to journal their responses to ten related questions.  You can also hear how unprepared she was when there was a fire drill and why it inspired her to do this episode. Links mentioned: Keeping it Real Decluttering and Organizing Class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/end-of-life-planning-organizing-for-death-decluttering-for-end-of-life-tickets-319925805697  

    Interview with Elizabeth Nelson cofounder of Children of Hoarders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 52:34


    Hey Collectors! On this podcast I interview Elizabeth Nelson cofounder and speaker for COH Children of Hoarders. Elizabeth shares her experience growing up with a mother who hoarded. We chat about the COH mission, and how I can personally up my game by elevating and validating the children of hoarders that I work with frequently. Links: www.childrenofhoarders.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/ChildrenOfHoarders/ Sign up for our Keeping it Real Workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rachel-seavey-and-julie-coraccio-38514133863 Support the Podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelseavey

    Central and Master Sorting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 17:16


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer discusses her organizing methods of central and master sorting. Long overdue, the episodes have been put together and condensed to that you can learn how to put these sorting methods immediately to use. Wether you are a novice declutterer or a professional in the field, these sorting methods are easy to follow. Learn all about organizing by taking a Keeping it Real Organizing and Decluttering online workshop. You can find Julie Coraccio and I on eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rachel-seavey-and-julie-coraccio-38514133863 Support the podcast by buying me a coffee here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelseavey Join our amazing facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardganize  

    Memories Vs. Items - A personal journey in Costa Rica

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 18:34


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses her recent travels in Costa Rica and the astonishing amount of folks who are happy with very little stuff but a lot of love and life. Rachel asks herself, and invites you to think of your situation at home. Are you happy or are you settling for less? Are you living your "best life"? Are you keeping up with the Jones's? Could you do with less stuff and more love? Tune in for more thought provoking questions. This podcast mentioned Rachel Seavey and Julie Coraccio's Keeping it Real workshops, coaching and classes on Eventbrite. That link is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rachel-seavey-and-julie-coraccio-38514133863 To donate to support the Hoardganize Podcast visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelseavey  

    Tiny homes and lowering your footprint with Michael Bartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 27:51


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Rachel Seavey interviews Tiny House builder and owner Michael Bartz. Michael is an actor, writer, as well as podcast producer and host of In Over My Head. In Over My Head was born out of the Telus STORYHIVE 2020 Podcast Edition. Through hands-on training and mentorship, Michael made his show a reality. He looks forward to the show growing and educating people all over the planet on how to reduce their environmental footprint. Michael loves the community that podcasting creates, and is always looking to collaborate with like-minded folks. If you would like to get in touch, please email: info@inovermyheadpodcast.com Michael's podcast: www.inovermyheadpodcast.com Keeping it Real Organizing Classes and Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rachel-seavey-and-julie-coraccio-38514133863  

    Interview with Laura Spaulding of Spaulding Decon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 16:59


    Laura Spaulding is our first interview of the season! Laura Spaulding is the owner and president of Spaulding Decon, the first nationally franchised decontamination service to offer crime scene, hoarding and meth-lab cleanup throughout the United States. Is a crime scene cleanup company the right fit for your hoarded home? Tune in to find out ...

    Basic Sorting - Sorting things out #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 19:59


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey shares her basic sorting method. This method is great for beginners, those who struggle with a lot of clutter, and anyone who is helping someone in this situation. Sorting = Decision making. Learn how to build your decision making muscles with this basic sorting method. October Challenge - Declutter your junk drawer! Win an AMA with Rachel if you join our private facebook group and post pictures of your progress. Links mentioned: Hire me as your personal coach: hoardganize@gmail.com Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelseavey

    The Great Digital Hoard De-Clutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 17:08


    On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey introduces the July Challenge, shares her personal break from the podcast, and more! July Challenge - The Great Digital Hoard Declutter Declutter your phones, computers, icons, voicemails, applications, history, photos, software, hardware, cables, cords, devices, vhs players, dvd and cd players, tape players, walkmans, discs, floppies, tapes, cds, dvds, records, any media. Below are the links of things discussed. Scheduling a coaching call: https://calendly.com/rachelseavey/60min  Working with Rachel in person: https://calendly.com/rachelseavey/collector-care-complimentary-organizing-assessment Join the Tuesday Decluttering Group: https://calendly.com/rachelseavey/hoardganize-group-call  Meels On Wheels Presentation - How to help someone who hoards. https://youtu.be/k0svQesdVpg Buy me coffee and help support the website: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelseavey

    Filled Up And Overflowing - Hoarding Book Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 25:18


    On Tonight's Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey interviews Diane Quintana and Jonda Beattie about their new book "Filled up and Overflowing - What to do When Life Events, Chronic Disorganization, or Hoarding Go Overboard". Filled Up & Overflowing was written to help you and your family members, friends and spouses find answers to questions and concerns about the safety and comfort of their loved one in their space. Diane N. Quintana is a Certified Professional Organizer and owner of DNQ Solutions, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a seasoned productivity and organizing expert in her field.  Diane led the organizing team for an episode of A&E Hoarders show in 2011. She gave several after-care productivity and organizing sessions for the segment participant. Diane has been featured in Real Simple Magazine and has appeared on the Atlanta Friends and Neighbors Show. Speaker and Author: An accomplished speaker and author of four books including Flying Solo: A Guide to Organizing Your Home When You Leave Your Parents’ Nest and Now What? A Simple Organizing Guide, Diane most recently co-authored the illustrated children’s books Suzie’s Messy Room and Benji’s Messy Room with Jonda Beattie. Diane is a mother and former elementary school teacher. She has lived and worked in four countries including Asia and the United States.  Diane teaches professional men and women and working families how to become organized. She provides them with strategies and solutions for maintaining order in their busy lives. Diane specializes in residential and home-office organizing and productivity strategies in metropolitan Atlanta and in working with people challenged by ADD, Hoarding, and chronic disorganization. Jonda Beattie of Time Space Organization ​(TSO) knows firsthand about people, organizational skills and time management. She began her teaching career at 19, served as the lead Special Education teacher in Dekalb County for 3 years and taught in the public-school system for 30 years. She uses her listening and problem-solving skills, knowledge of different learning techniques, ADHD specialization and paper management skills to help tackle tough organizational issues. A one-time military wife, mother of two, divorced parent, widow and caretaker of an elderly parent, Jonda understands how change affects life. She helps clients organize their space and manage their time before, during and after life transitions such as job changes, health issues, divorce, combined households, downsizing, and children leaving or returning home. Connect With Jonda & Diane https://releaserepurpose.com/best-books-on-organization/ Check out their new book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08R96XDJX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_FAGJM5MESE2D3ZZ1WRT8  

    Paperwork Organization - Receipts, Greeting Cards, Recipes and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 22:22


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer and Coach Rachel Seavey breaks down organizing other types of paperwork. On the last episode Rachel covered essential paperwork bills, investment statements,  taxes, etc. But what about other kinds of paperwork will you come across? As you are going through your piles of paperwork you will be sure to find things like reference paperwork, recipes and coupons. What do you do with them? Tune in to hear how to organize receipts, recipes, coupons, notes and more!

    Paperwork Organization - What to keep and for how long?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 11:11


    On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses organizing paperwork. Are you unsure what documents you keep and for how long? Tune in!  For a free printable to go with this episode email hoardganize@gmail.com

    Use It Or Lose It Challenge and Tuesday Decluttering Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 16:00


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses challenge updates for the Use it or Lose it Challenge.  Tuesday Decluttering Group starts this March at 4pm PST. Meet other Collectors and dedicate a time to work on your decluttering as a group. This will be hosted on Zoom and you are welcome to use video or not.  To sign up visit: https://calendly.com/rachelseavey/hoardganize-group-call

    Use It Or Lose It Challenge - Toiletries and Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 24:12


    On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses the art of decluttering your hygiene products. Rachel discusses toiletries and medicine expiration dates as well as how to get rid of or give away expired and non expired products. Do you have expired medicine or toiletries you are not using taking up space in your home?  Tune in ...

    Use It Or Lose It Challenge - Food Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 34:31


    On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses different methods of decluttering and organizing your pantry, fridge, freezer and more!  Do you have an excess of expired food? Do you feel guilty throwing food out? Tune in to learn organizational tips and tricks as well as how to deal with the guilt of throwing away food.

    I Am Not Tony Robbins - Rachel Overshares

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 18:21


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey over shares her experience with the Tony Robbins coaching program. After being prompted several times recently about her coaching methods, costs and philosophies Rachel discusses her personal struggles and how strong framework changed and shaped her life. 

    Use It Or Lose It! February Decluttering Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 28:37


    On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses the importance of using the items that you have chosen to keep. Rachel also explores keeping things for the wrong reason, and goes through some of her own belongings during the episode to see if they should be kept and used or given away.  

    Tell Me Something Good and Clutter Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 19:36


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses decision fatigue, and the importance of staying clear of negative self and talk and self sabotage. Rachel has a Q&A with a listener who wrote in with questions about momentum. 

    Focusing On Grattitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 12:41


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey shares her experience with trading negative thoughts for gratitude. This same strategy can help you stay focused while you are decluttering. Living in a state of overwhelm, sadness, anxiety and shame will not help you clear clutter. This one tool will help you on what matters most, living a happy life.  

    New Year's Resolutions and January Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 11:34


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey offers five tips on starting the new year with a more organized lifestyle. Instead of making a resolution to get organized, make a plan to get organized! Rachel also covers the rules for the January Challenge! Here's to a new year Collectors! #hoardganize #podcast

    Hoardganize Podcast 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 10:30


    On this episode Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses all the fun that she has had on the podcast in 2020. This episode covers guest updates, recaps of topics, the December Decluttering challenge, our upcoming January Challenge, The BIG REVEAL and much more! What were your favorite episodes of 2020? Make sure to leave a comment!

    Perfectionism And Clutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 37:04


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional organizer Rachel Seavey discusses perfectionism and clutter. It's no secret that perfectionism can hold you back from getting organized but why? How can you tell if you have thoughts and beliefs about perfectionism? Perfectionism and all or nothing thinking can be holding you back! Learn 3 tips and additional tools to help squash perfectionism. #hoardganize #podcast #organization Join our Facebook Page and Private Group! www.facebook.com/hoardganize  

    Decluttering Challenge - Personal Clutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 31:14


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses decluttering her own stuff while she joins in on the December De-cluttering Challenge! Tune in as Rachel goes through her bedroom and picks out things to give away. Rachel describes why she is making that decision and what her thoughts and beliefs are throughout her own decluttering. Do you get hung up on with what to keep and what to give away? Rachel's insights will help you understand the process, and help you create the space you've always wanted. Stop living in shame and clutter and start listening to the Hoardganize Podcast!

    Sophia Shares Her Clutter Journey Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 40:49


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey continues her coaching session with podcast listener Sophia. Sophia shares her challenges as she faces her stuff. Rachel and Sophia discuss beliefs, motivation and strategy when it comes to Sophia's overwhelm with clutter in her home. For de-cluttering inspiration and to gain more insight into why you or a loved one's clutter ... tune in! Are you part of our private Facebook Group? Find us on Facebook under "Hoardganize Podcast" and then join our group! Have questions or comments? Email hoardganize@gmail.com Thank you kindly for your support!

    Sophia Shares Her Clutter Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 25:25


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey chats with listener Sophia from Europe about her overwhelming clutter journey. Sophia articulates how she feels emotionally and physically when she has to deal with her clutter. I know you will be able to relate. Tune in next week to listen to the second half of our coaching session where we set organizing goals. Love listening to the Hoardganize Podcast? Make sure you join our private Facebook Group under the Hoardganize Podcast Page!  

    Clutter and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 23:25


    Is your clutter getting in the way of your relationships? On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses clutter and how it can get in between your relationships. Are you in a relationship or share your living space with someone who does not understand your hoarding or clutter? Are you single and don't feel worthy of dating because of your hoarding or clutter? Tune in to learn strategies on how to have healthy relationships while working on your clutter. Don't forget to join the Hoardganize Podcast Facebook group for our challenge in December and other podcast related content.

    How To Sell Stuff Online With Julie Coraccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 27:23


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizers Rachel Seavey and Julie Coraccio discuss the basics of selling stuff online. Do you have items of value that you want to get rid of by selling them online? Are you not sure about what to sell and what to donate? Is selling your stuff worth your time, energy and space? Are you curious about which online platform you should use when selling items? Are you concerned about being scammed while selling your stuff online? Tune in for an in depth chat designed to help you clear your clutter by helping you understand the online selling process. Julie is an award-winning professional organizer, author and certified life coach in Raleigh, NC. She is passionate about supporting people in creating the life they choose, deserve, and desire. She hosts the popular weekly podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out. She is passionate about supporting you in getting organized and clearing clutter so you can share your gifts with the world. You can connect with Julie by visiting her website at:  https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/ Tune in to Julie's Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clearing-clutter-inside-out/id914959979%20

    Body Double for Organizing Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 12:28


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses the importance of having a body double if you struggle with disorganization. Learn what a body double is, what a body double does, and who the right body double is for you. Tune in ... Looking for peer support for clutter? Join our new Facebook Group on the new Hoardganize Podcast Facebook Page!

    3 Tips On Maintaining Your Organized Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 24:23


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast  Rachel provides three tips on maintaining organization. If you want to live an organized lifestyle, and if you don't want to backslide or have your mess come back again  - there are some things that just must be maintained. Tune in to learn how ...

    Bill The Cartoonist Shares His Clutter Journey - Coaching Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 67:10


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey has a coaching client guest on. Bill is a cartoonist who has Autism, ADD, and clutter. Bill bravely opens up his heart and his home in this guest series. In addition to getting to know Bill, you will hear what it's like to work with a coach, and how coaching can help you get through your clutter obstacles. 

    10 Self Care Tips During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 24:11


    On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast Rachel Seavey discusses the corona virus blues and ten things you can do to make yourself feel happy. 2020 has been a crazy year and if your anxiety and depression are at an all time high, then you are not alone. Tune in for 10 tips on self care during the pandemic ...

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