Hoardganize Podcast
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 43 ratingsHoarding 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 Hoarders show, and the Lady Brain Show. This podcast features organizing tips and hacks as well as true stories from within the trenches. Learn how to tame your clutter so that you can gain control of your life. Sunday's at 6pm!
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Selling A Hoarded Home As Is - With Laurel Sagen
April 03, 2024 14:21 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBHey 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...
Photo Organizing with Rachel Arbuckle from 2000PACES
March 20, 2024 21:55 - 31 minutes - 42.4 MBHey 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 f...
Creating an Estate Plan With Guest Madison Gunn
February 08, 2024 20:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBHey 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? ...
Your STUFF Will Out Live You
January 29, 2024 01:24 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBHey 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 wit...
Embracing Discomfort is Critical to Home Organization
January 16, 2024 02:46 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MBHey 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 discomfor...
Shame is Clutter
January 09, 2024 22:32 - 6 minutes - 8.31 MBHey 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
January 07, 2024 22:05 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBHey 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?
December 22, 2023 14:45 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBHey 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...
Podcast on the go! Hoardganize podcast Unfiltered
December 22, 2023 02:35 - 6 minutes - 9.03 MBHey 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 .. [email protected]
Secret Podcast Drop
December 13, 2023 00:03 - 5 minutes - 6.82 MBThe 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
July 18, 2022 01:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBOn 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: ...
Interview with Elizabeth Nelson cofounder of Children of Hoarders
May 23, 2022 01:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBHey 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....
Central and Master Sorting
May 01, 2022 23:49 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBOn 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 fi...
Memories Vs. Items - A personal journey in Costa Rica
May 01, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBOn 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 ...
Tiny homes and lowering your footprint with Michael Bartz
April 10, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBOn 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 love...
Interview with Laura Spaulding of Spaulding Decon
April 03, 2022 21:59 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBLaura 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 ...
Hoardganize Podcast Season Four
March 27, 2022 19:26The Hoardganize Podcast is back! Tune in for updates, information about upcoming guests, and more! Links from episode Keeping it Real Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rachel-seavey-and-julie-coraccio-38514133863 Buy Me Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelseavey Be a guest on the show: [email protected]
Basic Sorting - Sorting things out #1
October 04, 2021 19:53 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBOn 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 pr...
The Great Digital Hoard De-Clutter
June 28, 2021 00:45 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBOn 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 disc...
Filled Up And Overflowing - Hoarding Book Review
April 05, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBOn 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 Organ...
Paperwork Organization - Receipts, Greeting Cards, Recipes and More!
March 22, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBOn 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 recei...
Paperwork Organization - What to keep and for how long?
March 08, 2021 02:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBOn 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 [email protected]
Use It Or Lose It Challenge and Tuesday Decluttering Group
February 22, 2021 02:00 - 16 minutes - 21.8 MBOn 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
February 15, 2021 16:06 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBOn 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
February 08, 2021 17:49 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBOn 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
February 01, 2021 02:30 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBOn 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
February 01, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBOn 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
January 18, 2021 01:36 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBOn 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
January 04, 2021 02:10 - 12 minutes - 16.3 MBOn 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
December 28, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 14.5 MBOn 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
December 21, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutes - 12.6 MBOn 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
December 14, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 46 MBOn 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.fac...
Decluttering Challenge - Personal Clutter
December 07, 2020 02:11 - 31 minutes - 39.4 MBOn 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...
December Decluttering Event!
November 30, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 20.1 MBOn this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey goes over the unofficial rules of the December Decluttering Event. This 25 day challenge encourages you to get rid of at least 25 things that are holding you back from living an organized lifestyle. Follow along with Rachel as she gets rid of 25 of her own belongings. Tune in to hear what to work on each day, and for a chance to win a coaching session with Rachel. December ❄️ De-Cluttering 👍🏼 Challenge...
Sophia Shares Her Clutter Journey Part 2
November 23, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 50.7 MBOn 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...
Sophia Shares Her Clutter Journey
November 16, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes - 31.7 MBOn 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...
Clutter and Relationships
November 09, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 28.7 MBIs 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...
How To Sell Stuff Online With Julie Coraccio
November 02, 2020 02:00 - 27 minutes - 34.6 MBOn 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? ...
Body Double for Organizing Support
October 26, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 15.8 MBOn 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
October 19, 2020 01:20 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBOn 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
October 12, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn 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
October 05, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBOn 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 ...
5 Tips On Helping Hoarders
September 28, 2020 00:58 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey shares five tips on how to help your loved one who hoards. Do you have a neighbor, friend, lover, or associate who's hoarding has you concerned? Would you like to know how to help them? Tune in ...
Clutter, Dust, and COVID
September 21, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses how the clutter and dust in your home are not helpful to your immune system during the pandemic. Tune in for 5 tips on reducing the dust in your home ...
How Normal People Live
September 14, 2020 01:00 - 18 minutes - 26.5 MBOn tonight's episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses how "normal" people live in their "normal" homes. Do you wonder if normal people save as many bags as you do? Do you own the normal amount of shoes? How do normal people stay so organized??? Tune in for 3 tips on how to live a normal organized life ... #hoardganize
Breaking Clutter Down In To Bite Sized Pieces
September 07, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses how to break clutter down into manageable bite sized pieces. Does the thought of cleaning your entire house make you feel overwhelmed? Try breaking up your project into smaller tasks, and then break those down. Tune in for more information on how to make your clutter project more manageable, and how to be happy about it!
The Law Of Attraction Can Help You Clear Clutter
August 31, 2020 00:55 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBOn this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses how the power of the Law Of Attraction can help you get organized. Do you constantly think that you are unable to or will never get organized ? You won't. What we think about we bring about. Tune in for 3 Tips to help you attract the organized lifestyle you truly desire ... #hoardganize
Working With A Professional Organizer During The Pandemic
August 10, 2020 01:01 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBOn this episode, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey provides 5 tips on working with a Professional Organizer in your home during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Are you afraid of the Coronavirus and worried about letting someone in your home to help you declutter and get organized? Tune in ... For more tips follow me on social media! IG: Collectorcare1 Facebook: Collector Care Youtube: Collectorcaretips Twitter: Collectorcare Pinterest: Collector Care
So, You Want to Work With Hoarders?
August 10, 2020 01:00 - 6 minutes - 9.34 MBOn this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey reaches out to new and aspiring Professional Organizers with tips and tricks on getting their new businesses popping! Are you unsure how to build your Professional Organizing Business? Tune in ... For more tips follow me on social media! IG: Collectorcare1 Facebook: Collector Care Youtube: Collectorcaretips Twitter: Collectorcare Pinterest: Collector Care
Life Coaching
July 27, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast Rachel Seavey discusses Life Coaching and it's benefits. Are you interested in learning more about life coaching? Are you curious on how it's different than professional therapy? Tune in to learn more information on Life Coaching Services. To join in on the conversation please answer the following two questions in the comments section: 1. Why not start improving now? 2. What are the benefits of not improving now? You can also text Rachel your...