In this episode Heather and Dave talk to Luigi Sciambarella about stress. The nature of it and how we can deal with it in a positive way. We all need a certain amount of stress in our lives, but it is when it slips our control that we have to look at it in more depth. Your stress levels are unique to you, and so the ways of dealing with it will be unique as well. The challenge is in finding those methods. Hopefully this podcast can help somewhat towards that ..read more

In this episode Heather and Dave talk to Sam Wainman about a different approach to distress, The Power Threat Meaning Framework operates in the realms of the social model of health thinking. This is a relatively new approach. An easily accessible book by the creators is available called A Straight Talking Introduction to the Power Threat Meaning Framework: An alternative to psychiatric diagnosis by Mary Boyle and Lucy Johnstone. If you go to youtube there are many videos on the topic: The Power Threat Meaning Framework: Dr Lucy Johnstone | Aware Webinar (youtube.com ..read more

In this episode Heather and Dave talk to Ruth. Ruth is a worker in the field of hoarding and disorganisation. She has worked with Dave to sort his living space out. She has also had personal experience of the issues faced by those needing support ..read more

In this episode Heather and Dave talk to Hannah. Hannah is thinking about starting a podcast of her own on hoarding, and we think the more the merrier. Hannah is also a hoarding specialist and touches on some of her own experiences in the field ..read more

In this episode Heather and Dave reflect on the past three years of podcasts. Along with a ten item list of things that Dave may or may not have learned. Listen in and see which you agree or don't agree with. Thank you to all those people who have been following us so far ..read more

As October is ADHD awareness month, David and Jane talked with Stephanie. She has in later life received a diagnosis of ADHD. She spoke about how this has made a difference to her , and how it also helped to understand her life through a different lens ..read more

In this episode Heather and Dave talk to Derek Mills (the Happy Multi Millionaire). He talks about not having goals but daily standards. We touch upon the idea of hoarding money, and what comes from doing that ..read more

In this episode Heather and Dave talk to Susanna Amato. She tells us about her hoarding tendencies and their connection with loss and family. Susanna is a performer who has channelled her experiences into theatrical experiences. You can find out more about her at Susanna Amato ..read more

In this episode of Hoarding Stuff, Heather talks to Dave about the impacts that trauma can have on our lives. How this can impact people, and how it can influence us in so many ways.  ..read more

In this episode we got to chat with David, who is part of Heather's support group. He told us about some of the challenges he has faced not only with hoarding, but how having been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum this has impacted as well. He also talks about some of the moments now that have him on a surer footing, and moving towards progress. As with any of the people who talk with us, we are very grateful for their open and sharing attitude. If you have any questions or any suggestions write to help@cloudsend.org.uk. Please write if you want any subjects examined that fit within ..read more