Podcast appearances and mentions of dorothy breininger

How do you become an expert? Dorothy Breininger is an expert organizer. She's known as Dorothy the Organizer, producer of the Emmy Award winning show Hoarders. Dorothy's advice for becoming an expert, document your experiences and your expertise to share with others. Most importantly, be bold. Dorothy got started by putting her organizing skills to use at UCLA where she worked as an Executive Assistant. From there her reputation grew locally until she hired the same PR firm used by Tony Robbins. A bold move to get her name out there, which paid off. If you want to become an organizing expert like Dorothy, you can check out her Boss Organizer Blueprint. https://www.dorothytheorganizer.com/shop/all/boss-organizer-blueprint/ #bossorganizer #becominganexpert #expertise #organizing #bebold #hoarders #dorothytheorganizer #howtoorganize #organizeyourlife | BE OUR NEXT GUEST: https://www.megapixxmedia.com/andb?affiliate_id=3004257 About B: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2ZrzOmz Dream Reach Achieve: www.dreamreachachieve.com “&B”: www.andb.ca Edited: Tiana Winter & Artin Rahim Copy Writing: Ines Quandel . . . The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MegaPixxMedia Ltd and their Affiliates Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. This video is for entertainment only.

Social media and digital marketing are becoming more popular, as the available number of platforms increases. Small and medium-sized businesses can benefit because the cost of advertising on social media is lower than traditional media. Dorothy Breininger, aka Dorothy the Organizer, is our guest on this episode of &B to talk about organizing your digital information. Bruno's first question for Dorothy is “How can small businesses organize their digital marketing content?” The answer, take time up front to identify the end results you want to achieve. #digitallifecloud #digitalmarketing #documentmanagement #organization #businessinformation #hoarders #dorothytheorganizer #organizeyourbusiness #bossorganizer | Dorothy Breininger is America's Most Innovative Professional Organizer and served on the board of directors for NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), is a member of the ICD (Institute for Chronic Disorganization). Dorothy is A&E Television's expert organizer on the Emmy-Nominated TV series, “Hoarders.” She also appeared on the Today Show, the Dr. Phil Show, QVC and PBS in addition to being featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Women's Day, Better Homes & Gardens and the Christian Science Monitor. "DorothyTheOrganizer" has thousands of clients ranging from corporations such as Southern California Edison, institutions such as UCLA, celebrities, and individual small businesses & busy moms. Dorothy's newest book is Stuff Your Face OR Face Your Stuff. She also co-authored Time Efficiency Makeover, Cherished Memories - The Story of My Life, The Senior Organizer and Chicken Soup for the Soul book “Life Lessons for Busy Moms – 7 Essential Ingredients to Organize and Balance Your World” with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. https://www.dorothytheorganizer.com | BE OUR NEXT GUEST: https://www.megapixxmedia.com/andb?affiliate_id=3004257 About B: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2ZrzOmz Dream Reach Achieve: www.dreamreachachieve.com “&B”: www.andb.ca Edited: Tiana Winter & Artin Rahim Copy Writing: Ines Quandel . . . The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MegaPixxMedia Ltd and their Affiliates Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. This video is for entertainment only.

When you think of hoarding, what comes to mind? A physical space stuffed top to bottom with random junk. That is not usually a problem faced by companies, but what about all the paperwork and electronic files that it takes to manage your business? Dorothy Breininger, aka Dorothy the Organizer, is our guest on this episode of &B and Bruno has some questions for her about digital hoarding. They talk about how we can tell if we are hoarding information, and why we hoard information. The answers to that second question touch on intention and identity. To get the full answer tune into the show. Dorothy also has a great tip for turning all our accumulated information into money if we organize it the right way. 00:00 Trailer 00:20 Introduction 01:35 Is hoarding impacting your business 03:36 Hints you may be hoarding 07:10 How much of the solution is psychological vs. Physical 08:40 Fear of losing your identity 09:40 Your business' digital junk 10:30 What else does Dorothy do 11:30 Organize your content to make money 13:14 Contact Information #organizing #declutter #hoarding #digitalclutter #hoarders #dorothytheorganizer #gettingorganized #organizeyourbusiness Dorothy Breininger is America's Most Innovative Professional Organizer and served on the board of directors for NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), is a member of the ICD (Institute for Chronic Disorganization). Dorothy is A&E Television's expert organizer on the Emmy-Nominated TV series, “Hoarders.” She also appeared on the Today Show, the Dr. Phil Show, QVC and PBS in addition to being featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Women's Day, Better Homes & Gardens and the Christian Science Monitor. "Dorothy TheOrganizer" has thousands of clients ranging from corporations such as Southern California Edison, institutions such as UCLA, celebrities, and individual small businesses & busy moms. Dorothy's newest book is Stuff Your Face OR Face Your Stuff. She also co-authored Time Efficiency Makeover, Cherished Memories - The Story of My Life, The Senior Organizer and Chicken Soup for the Soul book “Life Lessons for Busy Moms – 7 Essential Ingredients to Organize and Balance Your World” with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. https://www.dorothytheorganizer.com The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MegaPixxMedia Ltd and their Affiliates Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Over the last few decades, the organizing industry has progressed in almost indescribable ways and our guest today, Dorothy Breininger, has witnessed many of these changes, having built an amazing career along the way. Dorothy joins us on the show today to talk about this wonderful journey that she has been on, what got her started, and her thoughts on the current landscape of organizing. She has some truly inspiring messages for all of our listeners around working with your circumstance, staying generous, and how curiosity and volunteering can serve you and your business in positive and unexpected ways. In our chat, Dorothy reflects on her first connection with NAPO, and how she went about building her business before we talk about the organizing community and the explosion of the industry that we have seen more recently. We also get into the appearances that Dorothy has made across many popular TV shows and how she learned to bring her authentic self to her brand. This is a truly unmissable episode, so join us to get it all!   Key Points From This Episode:   [00:01:27] Looking back at Dorothy's history in the world of organizing up to this point. [00:06:15] Memories of connecting with NAPO and what the organizing profession looked like at the start of Dorothy's career. [00:08:34] Building her own business and the resources that helped Dorothy expand. [00:13:08] The need for community and how Dorothy learned to collaborate and share with others. [00:14:49] Dorothy's reflections on the last few years, and the current moment in the industry. [00:16:49] How the different skills are opening up new avenues in the industry. [00:19:33] Current challenges in the organizing industry and Dorothy's positive spin on things! [00:22:20] Cultural perceptions of organizing and the progress that has been made in awareness. [00:23:18] Escaping the shame and the normalization of the common needs for assistance. [00:25:12] Considerations around the environment and the move to more minimal materialism. [00:27:28] Dorothy's personal practice of eliminating unnecessary possessions. [00:28:13] The spirit of performance and fun; how Dorothy has built her career on TV. [00:30:12] Closing remarks from Dorothy and her message to the organizing community!     Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   NAPO — http://napo.net/join Dorothy Breininger — https://www.dorothytheorganizer.com/ Dorothy Breininger on Twitter — https://twitter.com/DORTHYtheORGNZR The Cancer Concierge — http://thecancerconcierge.org/ Hoarders — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1497563/ Wall Street Journal — https://www.wsj.com/ Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/ O Magazine — https://www.oprah.com/app/o-magazine.html Today Show — https://www.today.com/ Dr. Phil Show — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329824/ The View — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123366/ The Doctors — https://www.thedoctorstv.com/ UCLA — https://www.ucla.edu/ LA County Hoarding Task Force — http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/216946_Guidebookforonline.pdf LA Times — https://www.latimes.com/ Marie Kondo — https://konmari.com/ Spark Joy — https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Joy-Illustrated-Organizing-Changing/dp/1607749726 Cass Aarssen's Clutterbug — https://clutterbug.me/ Hot Mess House — https://www.hgtv.com/shows/hot-mess-house Elon Musk — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elon-Musk Clare Kumar — https://clarekumar.com/  

Dorothy Breininger, otherwise known as Dorothy the Organizer, Professional Organizer and developer of the BOSS Organization Program and professional organizer featured in all 14 seasons of the Hoarders Show on A&E joins Enterprise Radio. The post Becoming a Boss Professional Organizer as a Full-time Career appeared first on Enterprise Podcast Network - EPN.

Dorothy Breininger from the TV Show HOARDERS, talks to us about the new season and about Hoarding in general!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Breininger has risen to fame on her skill at organizing. Dorothy has adopted the moniker 'Dorothy the Organizer' and her reputation in being organized and parlaying organization into a life coach career brought her to the attention of the A & E network which sought her out to be part of their revival of the reality series Hoarders. On the show, Dorothy goes into some of the most troubled homes in America and helps those living their to finally give up the things they've hoarded while helping them organize what they need to keep. It's a big job and Dorothy the Organizer is up to the challenge.

DOROTHY BREININGER-Extreme Clean Up Expert On A&E’s “HOARDERS”.

March 19th - Moore Frick and NonSens, Erik Davis, Dorothy Breininger, Ryan Francis

Karin and Kristyn wind down the year with a look back at some of the shows that made the biggest impact on them and on you, our listeners! During the show, we play some of our favorite clips and talk about the impact they have made on us and how they influenced our work as KonMari consultants. Creating a podcast that focused on the KonMari Method has been our shared vision since the very end of 2016. We spent the first half of 2017 researching, preparing and putting all the pieces together and finally launched on August 31st. We are so grateful to all of our guests for their talents, wonderful stories and the amazing tips and tools they shared with us. Our listeners have been amazing. We have learned so much via your questions, comments and feedback. Thank you for being a part of Spark Joy! Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via @sparkjoypodcast. Before we get to our highlights, we ask, “What have sparked the most joy this year?” We would love to hear what sparked the most joy for you! Email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com and share your most joyful moments of 2017. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: We share big news: Spark Joy Podcast has been downloaded over 40,000 times! Two listeners sent us great questions: Sara asked about how to apply KonMari principles to the ongoing struggle of paper management in a busy family. Ep 9 | Tidying by Location is a Fatal Mistake Spark Joy Episode 9 Kimberly’s question was about how to determine what sparks joy when it comes to seasonal items, in this case, Halloween costumes. Ep 13 | Does It Spark Joy? Spark Joy Episode 13 And now, on to our favorite clips! Ep 2 | Meet Marie Kondo’s First Employee Jenny Ning Jenny Ning, Marie Kondo’s first employee in the US, shares what it’s like to work for the Queen of Tidy and her journey from KonMari super fan to Bay area home organizer. To connect with Jenny Ning, you can visit her at www.jennyning.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@jennyorganizes). Spark Joy Episode 2 Ep 3 | Face Your Stuff with Dorothy The Organizer Dorothy Breininger, author and veteran professional organizer as seen on A&E’s hit show “Hoarders” sorts out the mind-body-home clutter connection and related addictions. To connect with Dorothy Breininger, you can visit her website, www.dorothytheorganizer.com for free tips, videos, newsletters, organizing resources for your life, home, office, and relationships. Be sure to check out her book “Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff” via her website or Amazon. Also, check her out on the hit show “Hoarders” on A&E. Spark Joy Episode 3 Ep 6 | Declutter Your Path to Wealth with Tess Wicks Tess Wicks, personal finance coach and educator, breaks down the journey to financial independence into key actions and makes the connection between our priorities, the things we acquire, and our life vision. To connect with Tess Wicks visit www.wanderwealthy.com and join the Wander Wealthy community on Facebook and YouTube. Also, check out Tess’ podcast Words and Money. Spark Joy Episode 6 Ep 7 | Design and the Future of Minimalism with Lloyd Alter Lloyd Alter, architect and design editor of Tree Hugger magazine, helps us understand our changing relationship with our possessions and how the upcoming generation will view design and functionality. To connect with Lloyd, you can visit Treehugger, https://www.treehugger.com, Mother Nature Network, https://www.mnn.com, or follow him Twitter @lloydalter and Lloyd Alter on Facebook. Spark Joy Episode 7 The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Ep 8 | Make Bold Moves with The Traveling Organizer Holly Southerland Our guest, Holly Southerland is a professional organizer who has been traveling nationwide since 2008 helping families and entrepreneurs get unstuck and find peace in their homes. To connect with Holly Southerland, visit Waco Home Organizers (www.wacohomeorganizers.com) or email info@wacohomeorganizers.com. You can also follow her on Facebook or Instagram at @hollysoutherland Spark Joy Episode 8 Ep 11 | [Tidy] Like a Mind Reader with Jonathan Pritchard Jonathan Pritchard, professional mind reader and author, opens his psychological toolkit to help us apply the predictive art of mind reading to reach personal goals across all areas of our life. To connect with or hire Jonathan, you can visit www.likeamindreader.com. His book Think Like a Mind Reader is available on Amazon (http://amzn.to/2yb9WwC). Spark Joy Episode 11 Gems - “We are proud to announce since we launched Spark Joy on August 31st of this year we’ve received over 40,000 downloads!” “It starts as just a means to get the house in order, but I don’t think most of us really expect the snowball effect!” “The clutter never lies and the truth is often in the clutter.” “I remembered resistance I receive from clients around trying something a new way because obviously my way isn’t working.” “This idea that we honor the item by showing appreciation for what it meant to us, and making sure the item goes on to it’s next useful life.” “I believe that organizing is really just lots and lots of small steps and lots and lots of small decisions.” “It’s ok if every rule in the book is not a perfect fit for your life! If you even apply 50% of the method you’ll notice an improvement in your lifestyle, so it’s not an all or nothing deal.” “We’ve got an amazing line-up for 2018, more guests who exude joy and embody the KonMari lifestyle that we’ll share them with you each-and-every Tuesday.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Don't Miss a Thing Get every episode automatically! Dorothy Breininger is famously known as “Dorothy The Organizer. “ She’s America’s Most Innovative Professional Organizer, known to millions as the fearless-yet-endearing problem solver on the Emmy-nominated TV show, “Hoarders” on A&E. Dorothy is also the best-selling author of five books, including her latest, Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff. In addition to being featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and O Magazines, Dorothy appears regularly on the Today Show, the Dr. Phil Show, the VIEW, and many more. We delve into organization, and the personal challenges Dorothy's faced and overcame on her road to success. Episode highlights: How Dorothy freed herself from guilt to make better choices for herself (and those she loves) Dorothy's struggle with weight and her secret to becoming healthy Learn why being organized doesn't mean being anal (and how some messiness can be good!) How Dorothy's love of gymnastics gave her confidence in the other areas of her life Dorothy's cold call to Jack Canfield that led to her co-writing a Chicken Soup for the Soul book with him Dorothy has an inspiring story, facing and overcoming mental and emotional challenges to become successful in multiple areas. She's a beautiful illustration of how success comes not from knowing everything, or being perfect, but from hard work, resilience, and continued self-improvement. Listen to her story now! Resources Mentioned Dorothy's website, Facebook and Twitter pages Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff, by Dorothy Breininger Lessons for Busy Moms: Essential Ingredients to Organize and Balance Your World, by Dorothy Breininger, Jack Canfield, et al The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, by Jack Canfield How To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie The painting "Spring" by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci Share the Value If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help a lot to spread the word and get more exposure for the podcast. Ask Questions or Provide Feedback To ask questions, request episode topics or provide feedback, email me at DrOrma@DrOrma.com Connect With Me [fb_button]   Follow @drsteveorma Additional Resources My indispensable sleep guide Stop Worrying & Go To Sleep My new video course Sleep Well For Life **Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I’ll earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, and I only recommend products or services that I think you’ll enjoy or may be helpful to you.

Dorothy Breininger, author and veteran professional organizer as seen on A&E's hit show “Hoarders” sorts out the mind-body-home clutter connection and related addictions. Dorothy Breininger, aka “Dorothy The Organizer,” is known to millions as the fearless-yet-endearing problem solver on A&E’s Emmy-nominated hit TV series “Hoarders.” She is the author of seven books, including Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff. Dorothy is featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, O Magazine, and appears on the Today Show, Dr. Phil, the VIEW, The Doctors, QVC and PBS. In this episode, Dorothy helps us make the connection between the clutter in our homes and addictions we may have in other areas of our life (food, alcohol, gambling, shopping, etc.). We explore some of the barriers that prevent us from making the choices we know are best for us and how to overcome them. Dorothy also shares her first hand experience working with clients suffering from hoarding and some of the resources available to help those with this condition. Dorothy is offering Spark Joy listeners: 1. A Free Guide on “How to Banish Clutter Creatively” 2. A Free Cancer Concierge ebook that can help you learn how to organize yourself and your life in the face of a cancer diagnosis To connect with Dorothy Breininger, you can visit her website, www.dorothytheorganizer.com for free tips, videos, newsletters, organizing resources for your life, home, office, and relationships. Be sure to check out her book “Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff” via her website or Amazon. Also, check her out on the hit show "Hoarders" on A&E. Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com, email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Dorothy's three life-changing experiences that helped her manage her own clutter What Dorothy learned about other culture's relationship with clutter after backpacking across 30 countries How Dorothy climbed out of $360,000 of inherited debt How Dorothy's work on Hoarders helped her realize her own addictive behavior around food Netflix documentaries: Forks Over Knives and What the Health Why we are looking to stuff to decide where we are going as a society How food addiction is similar to alcohol or gambling addiction and leads to a perverse sense of self care How living with an addiction or mental illness impacts our ability to make conscious choices The three most common barriers we create between us and the problems we face and how to overcome them Stuff My Face, Face My Stuff is available on Amazon and includes examples of over 30 different types of Twelve Step Programs Landmark Education How to apply a questioning method from Byron Katie's process, The Work, can tell you about what your clutter is saying about you Lessons Dorothy's learned from working with extreme hoarding clients The power of apologies How to identify someone who hoards and common indicators The connection between perfectionism and hoarding What it was like to spend a night in a hoarder's home What happens during a hoarder's aftercare and its similarity to a food addiction maintenance plan Where to turn for hoarding help: Turn to www.dorthytheorganizer.com for tools and resources including a virtual therapy group for hoarders Dorothy's Favorite Tidying Tip: "Left to right, top to bottom." "Even if you feel sure you are right, never assume you know what’s best for another in terms of stuff. Simply re-arranging someone else’s stuff or worse yet getting rid of it without permission truly breaks the bonds of trust (especially with children)." What sparks the most joy for Dorothy: Surprising friends, family, and strangers. Gems: “What does your clutter say about you?” “We all have stuff.” “I got rid of the stuff so that I could create something bigger for myself.” “People hoarded stuff in their homes, but I was hoarding sugar and flour on my body.” “We’re looking to stuff to decide where we are going as a society.” “We are teetering near 14 million people who hoard.” “Barrier to facing our stuff: We blame others.” “Barrier to facing our stuff: We refuse to look at our own mistakes.” “Barrier to facing our stuff: We isolate instead of reach out for help.” “Overcome the barrier: Dare to admit we are fully responsible for the things that we own." “Overcome the barrier: Take a fearless moral inventory of yourself.” “Overcome the barrier: Be with a group of like-minded people to help you get out of isolation.” “Apologies created the path to clearing out the clutter in their house.” “Even if you feel sure you are right, never assume you know what’s best for another in terms of stuff.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Dorothy Breininger.

Dorothy Breininger is one of America's Most Trusted Professional Organizers and is on a mission to create more space on the planet. “Dorothy The Organizer” is most widely known as the problem solver on the Emmy-nominated show, “Hoarders.” She is also the best-selling author of five books. In her latest book, Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff, she approaches organizing from the perspective of what our clutter says about our emotional condition, and how that can translate into other self-destructive or self-sabotaging behaviors such as overeating. She should know—in the course of decluttering her life, Dorothy lost (and has kept off) 75 pounds. [Note: For the complete set of show notes, links, and contact info, head to https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast] Join Dorothy and Andy for an honest and compelling discussion of the struggle so many of us have with clutter, disorganization, body- and self-image, procrastination, food addiction, and the relationship strain that can occur when partners’ ideas about organization don’t exactly match up.

Dorothy Breininger author of Stuff Your Face Or Face Your Stuff, is a professional organizer and helps people unclutter their lives. Dorothy joins Mark Alyn and The Insane Darrell Wayne and discusses the underlying causes of Hoarding. From not being able to cope with an illness to never recovering from a personal lose many things can lead to the slippery slope of Hoarding. Dorothy discusses the fact that most do not think anything is wrong and you can not convince them that they have a problem. Mark tells a story of a friend of his that has a family member that will not throw anything away.Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs.Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some people also collect animals, keeping dozens or hundreds of pets in unsanitary conditions because they can't care for them properly.Hoarding ranges from mild to severe. In some cases, it may not have much impact on your life, while in other cases it seriously affects your functioning on a daily basis.People with this disorder often don't see it as a problem, making treatment challenging. But intensive treatment can help people overcome this disorder and understand their compulsions and live safer, more enjoyable lives.

Dorothy Breininger author of Stuff Your Face Or Face Your Stuff, is a professional organizer and helps people unclutter their lives. Dorothy joins Mark Alyn and The Insane Darrell Wayne and discusses the underlying causes of Hoarding. From not being able to cope with an illness to never recovering from a personal lose many things can lead to the slippery slope of Hoarding. Dorothy discusses the fact that most do not think anything is wrong and you can not convince them that they have a problem. Mark tells a story of a friend of his that has a family member that will not throw anything away. Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs. Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some people also collect animals, keeping dozens or hundreds of pets in unsanitary conditions because they can't care for them properly. Hoarding ranges from mild to severe. In some cases, it may not have much impact on your life, while in other cases it seriously affects your functioning on a daily basis. People with this disorder often don't see it as a problem, making treatment challenging. But intensive treatment can help people overcome this disorder and understand their compulsions and live safer, more enjoyable lives.

Dorothy Breininger author of Stuff Your Face Or Face Your Stuff, is a professional organizer and helps people unclutter their lives. Dorothy joins Mark Alyn and The Insane Darrell Wayne and discusses the underlying causes of Hoarding. From not being able to cope with an illness to never recovering from a personal lose many things can lead to the slippery slope of Hoarding. Dorothy discusses the fact that most do not think anything is wrong and you can not convince them that they have a problem. Mark tells a story of a friend of his that has a family member that will not throw anything away. Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs. Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some people also collect animals, keeping dozens or hundreds of pets in unsanitary conditions because they can't care for them properly. Hoarding ranges from mild to severe. In some cases, it may not have much impact on your life, while in other cases it seriously affects your functioning on a daily basis. People with this disorder often don't see it as a problem, making treatment challenging. But intensive treatment can help people overcome this disorder and understand their compulsions and live safer, more enjoyable lives.

Dorothy Breininger author of Stuff Your Face Or Face Your Stuff, is a professional organizer and helps people unclutter their lives. Dorothy joins Mark Alyn and The Insane Darrell Wayne and discusses the underlying causes of Hoarding. From not being able to cope with an illness to never recovering from a personal lose many things can lead to the slippery slope of Hoarding. Dorothy discusses the fact that most do not think anything is wrong and you can not convince them that they have a problem. Mark tells a story of a friend of his that has a family member that will not throw anything away.Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs.Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some people also collect animals, keeping dozens or hundreds of pets in unsanitary conditions because they can't care for them properly.Hoarding ranges from mild to severe. In some cases, it may not have much impact on your life, while in other cases it seriously affects your functioning on a daily basis.People with this disorder often don't see it as a problem, making treatment challenging. But intensive treatment can help people overcome this disorder and understand their compulsions and live safer, more enjoyable lives.