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Organized and Energized! The Podcast
Setting Up a Successful Business based on Your Personal Values with Dorothy the Organizer

Organized and Energized! The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 28:50


“Dorothy The Organizer” is America's Most Innovative Professional Organizer. Known to millions as the fearless-yet-endearing problem solver on the Emmy-nominated TV show on A&E, “Hoarders,” the author of seven books and the owner of three companies. Dorothy trains and certifies motivated people to become Professional “Boss” Organizers and is a highly sought-after international speaker who energizes and inspires her audiences to produce results and take immediate action. Check out my latest podcast with her, “Setting Up a Successful Business based on Your Personal Values.”You'll discover the 3 different stages of organizing your business and why reducing and focusing is so important. Full show notes: https://thepodcast.organizedandenergized.com/setting-up-a-successful-business-based-on-your-personal-values-with-dorothy-the-organizer/ 

Illinois News Now
Dorothy The Organizer Hoarders On A And E

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 11:00


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.

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Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay
Dorothy The Organizer Breininger on Breaking it Down with Frank MacKay - Hoarders

Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 11:13


Dorothy The Organizer Breininger on Breaking it Down with Frank MacKay - Hoarders by Frank MacKay

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Positively Pipeman
Pipeman Interviews Dorothy The Organizer

Positively Pipeman

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 20:58


Positively Pipeman is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

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The Power of Pipeman
Pipeman Interviews Dorothy The Organizer

The Power of Pipeman

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 20:58


The Power of Pipeman is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

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The Adventures of Pipeman
Pipeman Interviews Dorothy The Organizer

The Adventures of Pipeman

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 20:58


The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show is broadcast live every day 10am ET- Noon ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

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Relationship Insights with Carrie Abbott
How Organizing Impacts Your Health

Relationship Insights with Carrie Abbott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 27:28


Dorothy The Organizer, known to millions as the fearless-yet-endearing problem solver on the TV show on A&E, “Hoarders.” shares her own story and how to organize in the midst of crisis. Encouraging! See:

The SOS Show with James Lott Jr
From Having COVID19 to Creating A Guide For Others With Dorothy The Organizer

The SOS Show with James Lott Jr

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 40:33


Two bouncy, bright souls come together and talk service to the community! James Lott Jr and TV's Hoarders Dorothy the Organizer talk about her experience having COVID19, recovering and creating the 10 Day COVID-19 Organizing Guide! This is a must listen/watch! dorothytheorganizer.com

In the Ladies' Room with Dr. Donnica
100: Pandemic Organizing With Dorothy The Organizer

In the Ladies' Room with Dr. Donnica

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 46:13


My guest today is a friend of the show, who millions know as “Dorothy the Organizer”: the fearless-yet-endearing efficient problem-solver on the hit show “Hoarders” on A&E. We’re chatting today during the week that Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gov. Andrew Cuomo & even President Trump anticipated would be one of the toughest weeks of the coronavirus outbreak. But I’m going to talk with Dorothy about the week that was the toughest for her: her personal experiences of being a patient--& the wife of a patient--with Coronavirus. We’re going to get her top tips for planning & preparing for the tough weeks ahead. We’re also going to talk about how you can best put your time to good use while staying home during this pandemic decluttering & better organizing your home.

Spark Joy
Encore! Ep 37 | The True Cost of Clutter

Spark Joy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 45:03


Spark Joy co-hosts and KonMari Consultants, Karin and Kristyn, talk about 17 obvious and hidden costs associated with living with clutter that is slowly stealing your joy. In this episode, we attempt to uncover and put a price tag on the hidden costs associated with delaying your KonMari tidying event. Like many common lifestyle challenges (losing weight, getting out of debt, finding a new job) the longer you wait to get started, the more the issue compounds and slowly steals your joy. So it’s time to get real and talk about the physical and emotional costs associated with keeping clutter around. Now we want 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 click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Joy Checks: Karin surprises her mom in Kansas City and Kristyn finds joy on the 606 running trail in Chicago. We breakdown 17 costs associated with clutter: The cost of storing your clutter outside of your home The cost of not using everything that you've purchased The cost of having unutilized space within your home Clutter Cost Formula The cost of buying/renting a bigger home to accommodate things that don't spark joy The cost of the clutter damaging your home over time Calendar clutter: time and energy Refer to Ep 30 | Simply B Organized with Laurie Palau The cost of clutter getting in the way of you finding what you need The cost of clutter getting in the way of things you truly need to do Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Refer to Episode 16 | Stress Free Holiday Joy with Amanda Jefferson The cost of negative thinking or self talk The cost of ignoring your own reality The cost of using shopping to cope Refer to Episode 31 | Shopaholic No More with Dr. April Benson The cost of linking your self worth to a certain type of collection of things or a particular lifestyle The cost of clutter that blocks your ability to execute certain physical activities The cost of clutter that limits your ability to make healthy choices Refer to Episode 3 Face Your Stuff with Dorothy The Organizer The cost of clutter that limits relationships and your quality of life with your friends and family The cost of clutter that prevents you from accessing information critical to uncovering the reality of your finances, preventing you from reaching true wealth/abundance Refer to Episode 6 Declutter Your Path to Wealth with Tess Wicks The cost of clutter that locks you into consumption patterns that lead you to having no choice in the type of job situation or career choice - even if it’s not ideal Refer to the the ChooseFI community The cost of clutter that prevents you from pursuing your life purpose/feeling fulfilled, understanding what true joy means to you Don't worry, we end this episode on a joyful note! We discuss the many ways decluttering can pay you back to counter some of the clutter costs. Gems: "Having a storage locker is like going to visit your past mistakes." "Your space itself is way more valuable than your stuff." "Is this space honoring what's being stored within it?" "Is this space supporting the ideal lifestyle that I desire?" You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Ask a House Cleaner
Hoarding for Hope - How to Know What Stuff to Get Rid Of

Ask a House Cleaner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 10:41


Hoarding for hope is not a hoarding disorder. It's more like saving stuff you don't use for sentimental value. "Hoarding for hope surfaced for me when I was organizing my closet. Does it spark joy? Yes. Just a spark. But if you're like me you have stuff you don't want, or stuff you don't need." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares organizing tips to get rid of clutter. First, understand hoarding for hope and why you're collecting or storing too much stuff. Only then can you discard, toss out or recycle. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training & Certification for House Cleaners and Maids.) HouseCleaning360 (Where you can find a house cleaner or maid.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips (for Airbnb -VRBO hosts who clean their vacation rentals.) #HoardingforHope #Clutter   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** From Hoarding To Hope - Keeping You Organized - https://youtu.be/pcuXt-piy9s Speak Your Mind - Hope for Hoarders - https://youtu.be/N_due6kj3mI Hoarding - I'm Proud to be the Town's Junkwoman! Dorothy The Organizer on Hoarders - https://youtu.be/BNvFEFIO2kw Hoarding As A Mental Health Issue | Ceci Garrett | TEDxSpokane - https://youtu.be/L0c33pemjLw   *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding: Why You Save and How You Can Stop - http://amzn.to/2hdsXHf The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life - http://amzn.to/2jEy47X Zen of Hoarding: 108 offerings for deciding what you own - http://amzn.to/2fwpNP1 Don’t Let Your Stuff Suffocate You! Simplify Your Life & Free Your Space - http://amzn.to/2ws0cRR If I'm So Smart, Why Can't I Get Rid of this Clutter?: Tools to Get it Done! - http://amzn.to/2wCauKo 365 Days of DIY Hacks - Home, Parenting, Pets, Gifts, Budged - http://amzn.to/2xhIPC4 Organize Your Life: Organize Your in 5 Min. Per Day - http://amzn.to/2jFX1Qs Enough: Finding More by Living with Less - http://amzn.to/2xMJ5KM We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.   *** OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS SHOW *** ITUNES - http://apple.co/2xhxnoj STITCHER - http://bit.ly/2fcm5JM SOUNDCLOUD - http://bit.ly/2xpRgLH GOOGLE PLAY - http://bit.ly/2fdkQd7 YOUTUBE - https://goo.gl/UCs92v *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/HouseCleaning360/ *** FOLLOW ANGELA BROWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner *** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. Cleaning company expansion help. Time-saving Hacks for DIY cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids.   *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry reach out to our promotional department info[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental https://airbnbcleaningtips.com

Spark Joy
Ep 59 | Five Unconventional Rules for the Chronically Disorganized with Kristi Meyer

Spark Joy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 32:29


Kristi Meyer, KonMari Consultant, shares tips for the chronically disorganized on how to adapt the KonMari Method in a way that results in lasting change. Have you ever said to yourself: I’ll never be organized. I’ve been this way all my life. I always struggle to keep things tidy I’m such a hoarder! Why can’t I be and stay organized like everybody else? Our guest, Kristi Meyer of Simple Surroundings Consulting. Kristi is a certified KonMari Consultant and a Certified Professional Organizer based in Charleston, SC. She is also an Institute for Challenging Disorganization Specialist in Chronic Disorganization, Hoarding and ADHD and a longtime member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. For the last ten years, Kristi has been helping her clients achieve dramatic change that forever transforms the way they feel and function in their homes. We want 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 click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How Kristi's love for teaching organizing skills to her K-8 students branched into a professional organizing and KonMari practice - The similarities and differences between Kristi's conventional organizing experiences and her KonMari practice and journey - The "aftershocks" that led Kristi to revisit certain aspects of the KonMari Method - More information about how to nail the vision of your ideal lifestyle and living environment - Spark Joy Episode 5 - Hoarding experts featured on Spark Joy Episode 3 and Episode 19 - Kristi's definition of chronic disorganization and hoarding disorder and the tell tale signs of each - How Kristi keeps the basic rules of KonMari intact when working with the chronically disorganized with some adaptations - How Judith Kolberg's book, Conquering Chronic Disorganization influenced Kristi's practice - Kristi's Five Unconventional Rules for the Chronically Disorganized: - Make it social - Overpersonalize - Make it emotional - Adapt to your individual learning and organizational style - Set up a maintenance plan - Kristi's top resources for those who may be struggling with chronic disorganization or hoarding - The Institute for Challenging Disorganization - Dorothy The Organizer - Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding by Tolin and Frost with accompanying workbooks - Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring by Michael Tompkins - Children of Hoarders - Therapists, professional organizers, or certified KonMari Consultants Kristi's favorite tidying tip: Simplicity. The less detail the better. What sparks joy for Kristi: The KonMari Consultant community and her daughter. To connect with Kristi, visit www.simplesurroundingsconsulting.com . While you’re there take, her free quiz "How Organized Are You, Really?" Gems: - "...academic performance could really be correlated to how organized a student was." - "I wanted to have a really huge impact on their physical space and also their mental space." - "I started to realize other stuff around me that seemed to really change my outlook and my thoughts about what I wanted for the future." - "If you find that [clutter] really undermines your quality of life, then that could be considered chronic." - "Talk out loud. Whatever you're thinking in your head, vocalize it out loud." - "Find your treasures. Find the things you absolutely love." - "If you keep [maintenance] very simple simple, it's also going to lead to more relevance to your current self." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Kristi Meyer.

Spark Joy
Ep 37 | The True Cost of Clutter

Spark Joy

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 44:43


Spark Joy co-hosts and KonMari Consultants, Karin and Kristyn, talk about 17 obvious and hidden costs associated with living with clutter that is slowly stealing your joy. In this episode, we attempt to uncover and put a price tag on the hidden costs associated with delaying your KonMari tidying event. Like many common lifestyle challenges (losing weight, getting out of debt, finding a new job) the longer you wait to get started, the more the issue compounds and slowly steals your joy. So it’s time to get real and talk about the physical and emotional costs associated with keeping clutter around. Now we want 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 click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Joy Checks: Karin surprises her mom in Kansas City and Kristyn finds joy on the 606 running trail in Chicago. We breakdown 17 costs associated with clutter: The cost of storing your clutter outside of your home The cost of not using everything that you've purchased The cost of having unutilized space within your home Clutter Cost Formula The cost of buying/renting a bigger home to accommodate things that don't spark joy The cost of the clutter damaging your home over time Calendar clutter: time and energy Refer to Ep 30 | Simply B Organized with Laurie Palau The cost of clutter getting in the way of you finding what you need The cost of clutter getting in the way of things you truly need to do Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Refer to Episode 16 | Stress Free Holiday Joy with Amanda Jefferson The cost of negative thinking or self talk The cost of ignoring your own reality The cost of using shopping to cope Refer to Episode 31 | Shopaholic No More with Dr. April Benson The cost of linking your self worth to a certain type of collection of things or a particular lifestyle The cost of clutter that blocks your ability to execute certain physical activities The cost of clutter that limits your ability to make healthy choices Refer to Episode 3 Face Your Stuff with Dorothy The Organizer The cost of clutter that limits relationships and your quality of life with your friends and family The cost of clutter that prevents you from accessing information critical to uncovering the reality of your finances, preventing you from reaching true wealth/abundance Refer to Episode 6 Declutter Your Path to Wealth with Tess Wicks The cost of clutter that locks you into consumption patterns that lead you to having no choice in the type of job situation or career choice - even if it’s not ideal Refer to the the ChooseFI community The cost of clutter that prevents you from pursuing your life purpose/feeling fulfilled, understanding what true joy means to you Don't worry, we end this episode on a joyful note! We discuss the many ways decluttering can pay you back to counter some of the clutter costs. Gems: "Having a storage locker is like going to visit your past mistakes." "Your space itself is way more valuable than your stuff." "Is this space honoring what's being stored within it?" "Is this space supporting the ideal lifestyle that I desire?" You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Selfish for Success: Entrepreneur | Business | Psychology | Self Esteem | Happiness | Health
SFS 017: Organize Your Life for Success with Hoarders Star & Entrepreneur Dorothy “the Organizer” Breininger

Selfish for Success: Entrepreneur | Business | Psychology | Self Esteem | Happiness | Health

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 39:06


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.

Spark Joy
Ep 3 | Face Your Stuff with Dorothy The Organizer

Spark Joy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 55:52


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.

Breaking Ordinary with Andy Petranek
102: Dorothy the Organizer: Declutter Your...Everything

Breaking Ordinary with Andy Petranek

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 76:56


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.

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