81: Understanding Hoarding with Hoarding Cleanup Expert Jen Hanzlick
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Release Date: 07/22/2020
88: Podcast Completion & Celebration
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After 2 1/2 years, 88 episodes, and almost 24,000 downloads, it is time for me to call the podcast complete. It has been a joy and honor to share the energy and message of Purification with you!
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87: From Resistance to Acceptance: Mary Jane's Story
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If you're planning a big downsizing process or supporting someone who is, be sure check out this episode!
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86: On Racist Memorabilia
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See letspurify.energy/86 for all of the links referred to in this episode.
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85: Checking In: Let's Receive a Breath Together
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Hi! It’s been a while and I wanted to check in with a reminder to breathe. In times of uncertainty (like what we’re experiencing with the US Presidential election, for instance…), it is vital that we remember to tune in with the breath. In this short episode, I share 2 upcoming episode topics and also give some specific tips on breathing.
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84: Podcast Pause: September & October 2020
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As I shared in episode 83 on reclaiming motivation for Purifying and decluttering, I’ve been struggling with my podcasting inspiration. I thought I had it back, and I’m realizing now that I don’t.
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83: Three Steps to Reclaim Your Decluttering Motivation
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It's very common to start the decluttering process with gusto just to feel deflated a few hours, days, or weeks later. These 3 steps will help you understand what’s at the root of your lacking motivation – and take your next steps.
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Part 10: Inner Art of Decluttering "Staying Curious & Having Fun"
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In part 10 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I talk about staying curious and having fun as you declutter and Purify.
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Part 9: Inner Art of Decluttering "Inherited Items" & "Grief"
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In part 9 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I talk about facing inherited items and grief (and paperwork too!) as you declutter.
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Part 8: Inner Art of Decluttering "Sentimental Items" & "Attachment"
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In part 8 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I answer questions about letting go of (or holding on to) sentimental items and working through attachment to belongings.
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Part 7: Inner Art of Decluttering "Where to Begin" & "Self-Talk"
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In part 7 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I answer questions about where to begin your decluttering process and self-talk and beliefs that can derail decluttering.
info_outlineHoarding is an often misunderstood condition. Societal judgment and fear can lead to deep shame for people who hoard.
In episode 33: Is All This Excess Stuff A Sign Of Hoarding, I shared some background information about hoarding. This week we dive deeper into hoarding in a conversation with hoarding expert, Jen Hanzlick.
Jen is the owner and founder of Clutter Trucker, a Colorado-based hoarding clean out company. Along with her hoarding expertise, she brings compassion, understanding, and respect to the conversation.
Jen shares:
- Why she started her hoarding clean out business, Clutter Trucker
- The 4 criteria of Hoarding Disorder
- How Jen brings compassion and understanding to her clients
- The process Clutter Trucker uses to support its clients
- Recommendations for listeners who think they may be hoarding
- Recommendations for listeners who have a friend, neighbor or family member who may be hoarding
Jen’s recommendations for friends, neighbors, and family members of people who may be hoarding were so powerful and practical I want to share them here:
- Drop your expectations
- Focus on the person – the being of who they are, not how their home looks
- Educate yourself on hoarding (Clutter Trucker's blog is a great place to start!)
- Treat the person who is hoarding like a person, not somebody you ‘have to fix’
- Be a true source of support
For a truly inspiring talk about humanizing hoarding, check out Jen’s TEDx Boulder talk HERE.
About Jen
Jennifer Hanzlick is the founder and owner of Clutter Trucker, a hoarding clean out company based in Denver. She provides education and awareness on the topic of hoarding disorder and compassion to the community, non-profit organizations and local government agencies.
In 2015 she started the Colorado Hoarding Task Force.
She was a featured speaker at TEDx Boulder.
Connect with Jen
Getting Support
If you suspect you may be hoarding and you’re ready to take a step toward change, consider reaching out to Jen. For those in the Colorado area, contact Clutter Trucker. For those outside of the Colorado area, visit Hope for Hoarding to learn more and apply for virtual coaching.
Until next time, keep on Purifying!