Summary: <br> <br> Are you concerned you have an unhealthy attachment to stuff? Do you worry for a loved one who has trouble letting possessions go?<br> Hoarding Disorder isn’t necessarily all piles and pathways; in real life, hoarding can look much different than the extremes highlighted on television. There’s a fine line between a cluttered household versus a hoarding household and – for many of us – pinning down the difference feels slippery.<br> On this week’s show I’m speaking with social worker, hoarding expert and <a href="https://amzn.to/30t2Dzq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conquer the Clutter</a> co-author <a href="https://hoarding.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elaine Birchall</a>. Elaine identifies hoarding’s 5 red flags; she offers practical steps we can all employ to help our struggling loved ones, too.<br> Enjoy!<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Try <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/073/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#073: 30 Items to Declutter Today That You Won’t Miss Tomorrow</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br>
