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In this podcast, Heather will teach you what really works, and what doesn't, to successfully declutter your home - as when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic, it isn't just a case of hiring a skip and having a big sort out - it's not that easy! ​ Heather is an expert in working with families that live in chaos, and all the challenges that brings. She is Autistic and has ADHD so knows all about how neurodiversity links to clutter. As a naturally messy person herself, she can show you how to ...
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Could it be ADHD? My diagnosis journey as a 41 year old female who always thought my impulsivity was my quirk, and my anxiety because I was a bit broken. Could it be ADHD? Could all those red flags actually mean I’m ’normal’ for my brain type? I’ve documented the journey. The thoughts, the feelings and the fears. The meltdown and panic attack the day after the diagnosis. Each week I delve into another late diagnosed journey to share all loved experiences and fight the ADHD stereotype. If you ...
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses back-to-school organisation strategies. She emphasises the importance of establishing routines and designated spaces for school items such as book bags, water bottles, and lunchboxes. Heather also suggests using hooks for book bags and school shoes, as well …
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It was so much fun talking to Heather about her late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. She rightly pointed out that we still don't talk about Autism enough online. With the rise of ADHD content creators, it's really important we keep shining a light on what Autism actually is to avoid the stigmas the people still have around it. We also talk about How …
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It was such a privilege to have Michaela Thomas on the podcast this week. A respected Senior Clinical Psychologist Michaela runs her own practice and was diagnosed with ADHD just over a year ago. Talking to Micheala was so refreshing as she is utterly authentic and openly shares about her experience with ADHD and throughout the podcast we kept comi…
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Send me a text message about this podcast In this episode, Heather Tingle explores the theme of control and its impact on decluttering. She discusses how lack of control can make us feel overwhelmed and like an imposter in our own lives. Heather shares her personal experience of feeling out of control in a cluttered home and how decluttering helped…
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Lauren is ADHD and her children are ADHD. This blows my mind a little as I can only begin to imagine what it must be like to parent as an ADHDer in an ADHD household! But Lauren seems to have cracked it (not perfectly because you know – none of us are!) She uses a framework called Gentle Parenting and now runs a membership and coaching as support f…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses how to manage and organise children's artwork. She emphasises the importance of not throwing away children's artwork without their consent and instead suggests displaying it in a limited space. Heather recommends using display options like the fridge, cork b…
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Maddy is an inspiration to the Neurodivergent community. Having tried and tested a few business ideas (haven’t we all!) Maddy has now found her love and passion that works alongside and with her ADHD. Maddy shares her (twice!) diagnosed ADHD story about how she came to be in 40K worth of debt, running from the bailiffs, and shares some of her sadde…
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I'm doing a lot of research lately on the ADHD brain and the things they've discovered from brain scans. This was one of the most fascinating things I've learned and I don't hear about it a lot so I wanted to share with you. This information was sourced from the book ADHD 2.0 written and researched by two Psychologists Edward Hallowell and John Rat…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle explores the difference between hoarding disorder and chronic disorganisation. She explains that while hoarding disorder involves difficulty parting with possessions and significant distress, chronic disorganisation is more closely linked with ADHD and involves strugg…
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Inattentive ADHD can actually hurt! Research shows that ADHDers struggle more with motor control and balance. Pair that with distractability and accidents happen. Here’s my story of probably the most clumsy thing I’ve ever done which involved a hospital trip and my head being glued! Enjoyed this mini-episode? Amazing! Please go and follow the podca…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle shares tips on how to pack for holidays. She emphasises the importance of decluttering before packing and highlights the benefits of having a minimalist approach to packing. Heather suggests not overpacking and only taking essentials, as most things can be sorted out …
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Andrew Robinson is an ADHD therapist located in Missouri and very kindly agreed to come on the podcast to share his vast knowledge and personal experiences as an ADHDer. Although he wasn’t late diagnosed, early diagnosis of ADHD at age 6 still brought about its own challenges as you’ll find out in this episode. We talk about: How Andrew displayed t…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle shares a tip to help listeners leave the house with everything they need. She introduces the concept of a 'Go Draw' or 'Go Tray', a designated space where essential items for leaving the house are kept. Heather explains that this can be especially helpful for individu…
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Nicola has combined her personal fitness training experience with her counselling experience to mentor people as a mental fitness mentor. Nicola has BPD Borderline Personality Disorder (also known as EUPD Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) and I have ADHD. I know from conversations I’ve had with other guests that sometimes these two disorde…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Welcome to another episode of Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle. In this episode, Heather explores a critical topic: why decluttering your home quickly is not only impractical but also inadvisable. She delves into the practical and mental reasons behind this. Why Quick Decluttering Doesn't Work: Em…
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After my ADHD diagnosis I had a panic attack and wrote a long email to my clinician asking her to double check her notes and it was ‘okay if she’d got it wrong’I have never ever felt as strange and out of sorts as I did that day. That ‘Imposter Syndrome’ as I’m calling it about my diagnosis is still there and it does tend to rear it’s head now and …
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What do you do when you’re on the pathway to a diagnosis and you've already been told you have Bipolar? Join me as I chat to Rowan Williams from Pooch and Pineapple about her journey with ADHD. In this podcast we talk about: How social media has played a part in our lives in recognising ADHD How hormones feel like they’re playing a part in the late…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the irony of putting items in a safe space only to forget where they are when needed. She explores different strategies for creating safe spaces for important items, such as setting up an odds box for random bits, using technology like Apple tags and tiles, …
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Skin picking is often seen as a shameful, ugly and almost dirty thing to do. I know because I suffer from it myself. As someone with ADHD I think it comes down to some OCD type behaviours that I seem to have 'managed' to some extent.Of course you don't need to be neurodivergent to suffer with skin picking (also known as Dermatillomania). It can hap…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Summary: In this episode of "Decluttering Untangled," Heather dives into a hidden challenge that many face during their decluttering journey: decision fatigue. Discover why decision-making can be as exhausting as a marathon, and learn practical strategies to keep your energy high and your mind clear…
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Peggy Cheyo joins me this week to talk about her late diagnosis journey which for many of us AFAB women really came to light after having children. I loved this conversation with Peggy as there were so many similarities with my own ADHD journey and it’s always re-assuring to know that we’re actually amazing parents, we just had additional complexit…
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In this weeks no frills snippet into my life and brain I delve into the horrible thoughts I’ve had this week that plan to stop me in my tracks and how I try to challenge them. It’s not easy with an ADHD brain to ignore the shouting so I share my quick little tip on how I attempt to move on.By Sam Milburn
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary This episode of Decluttering Untangled focuses on the issue of accumulating carrier bags. Heather Tingle discusses the common problem of having a surplus of bags and the impact it can have on our lives. She encourages listeners to consider how many bags they actually need and how they use them. Heat…
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The lovely Em from Auntie Em’s Kitchen came on the podcast to talk about her late diagnosis journey. Growing up as the only neurotypical child of 5 it probably should have been no surprise to Em that she was actually ADHD, but it was the diagnosis of Dyslexia that took her by surprise. Em is doing some amazing things including running her charity A…
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In this no frills mini episode I talk about how I get almost as much joy (if not more!) when researching and planning for a new hobby, than the actual hobby itself. And the one thing I do that helps me to make sure it’s a hobby I’ll have more motivation for and am more likely to follow through on. It’s never straight forward though and I think some…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary Welcome to another episode of Decluttering Untangled! In this episode, Heather Tingle tackles a common challenge faced by many: how to declutter when your home is already full to the brim. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your space and don't have the space to declutter and gr…
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When Michelle spoke to a medical professional at age 27 to talk about suspected dyspraxia, she was told she couldn’t possibly have it as she had a masters in coaching psychology! Michelle has since been diagnosed with dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD, and as a psychologist runs her own business ‘Find your Spark’ to raise awareness around ADHD throug…
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Today in our ADHD journey episode we’re talking to Emma about her ADHD & Dyslexia journey and how that’s shaped her life and business. Emma is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Heart Healing Practitioner who is on the pathway to an ADHD diagnosis after her dyslexia diagnosis highlighted her ADHD traits. In this podcast we talk a lot about coming to ter…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Introduction: Heather Tingle welcomes listeners to another episode of "Decluttering Untangled," inspired by her recent experience with her daughter's birthday and the abundance of greeting cards that followed. She shares her past struggles with managing greeting cards and promises to guide listeners through…
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This is a mini episode that was inspired by talks that happened yesterday about accepting the feelings that come up when you realise you have ADHD, or when you get your diagnosis. It’s a funny old thing. And something I wish I’d had more support over. So I hope this little shot of support helps anyone that needs it today.…
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This week on Could it be ADHD? I spoke with the lovely Charlotte Mathers who shared her ADHD diagnosis journey. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer Charlotte came across ADHD when she discovered her son was ADHD – a very common occurrence! In fact the statistics online show a very high proportion of parents with ADHD are ADHD themselves leading to experts c…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Description: In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the emotional and practical aspects of decluttering book collections. Drawing from her experience as a qualified librarian and a decluttering expert, Heather provides valuable advice on managing book clutter without sac…
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Rejection sensitive dysphoria is not a diagnosable disorder yet it shows up in many ADHDers. It can actually be quite debilitating - something that has stopped me from functioning seemingly 'normally' in the past and continues to be something that I work on as part of my ADHD. In this episode, I explain what rejection sensitive dysphoria is and how…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Description: In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle dives into the topic of buying multiples of the same item. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on when it's beneficial and when it can lead to clutter. Heather discusses the psychological triggers behind buying more than n…
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In this episode of 'Could it be ADHD?' I dive into a few of the ways that ADHD shows up for me as an adult and the steps you can take to start your pathway to a diagnosis if you feel that's the right course for you. ADHD shows up differently for everyone and I'm no expert which is why it's always best to start with a screening test with a professio…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses strategies for decluttering when dealing with social anxiety and anxiety in general. She shares her personal experiences and offers tips for navigating decluttering tasks that may trigger anxiety. Some strategies include finding alternative ways to donate it…
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So it's been a few weeks now since the diagnosis and we're back up to date to the moment with the podcast. This week is the week that all episodes up to now will drop! I'm feeling better about my diagnosis and I did get a reply from my clinician so take a listen to check that out. Hope you're enjoying these - please follow as I'll have some more ep…
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In this episode I talk about my ADHD assessment and all the feels that came with it. I talk about why I get the inattentive diagnosis and I also share a bit about how amazing my husband has been all these years at supporting me without me even realising it! After the assessment I was shocked at how I felt. It was tough to accept the diagnosis at fi…
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Today I'm sharing my journey as I prepare for my ADHD assessment this week. Despite attempting to go through the NHS the setbacks and delays have just been too much for me so I decided to pursue a private assessment. I talk about my decision to go privately with ADHD 360, the same centre that my right to chose paperwork is with (well, should have b…
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In this podcast I talk about my experiences from the start – what sparked my suspicion, the rollercoaster of feelings, the hurdles with the right to choose pathway, and the emotional ups and downs of it all. I also talk about my life – being a digital marketer, a mum, a pet lover, and someone who's been battling anxiety for years. Spoiler: everythi…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Introduction: In this episode of "Decluttering Untangled," host Heather Tingle explores the common tendency to save things for special occasions and the impact it has on our lives and homes. Drawing from personal experiences and observations, Heather shares insights into why it's essential to break free fro…
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The journey from realising you have ADHD to getting a diagnosis can be quite frankly, brutal. It was for me. Hey I'm Sam, and I got my ADHD diagnosis in April 2024. The feelings and emotions were tough to deal with. In fact, I sent a long email to my clinician asking her to triple-check her notes - that there must have been a misunderstanding. This…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Title: Making Moving House Less Stressful with Guest Expert Jonathan Bramwell Introduction: Heather Tingle welcomes Jonathan Bramwell, founder of Bramwell Relocation, to Decluttering Untangled. Jonathan has 40 years of experience in the moving industry and shares valuable insights into making moving…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the habit of keeping boxes and the impact it has on clutter in our homes. She explores the reasons why people keep boxes, such as the sentimental value or the belief that they may need them in the future. Heather encourages listeners to evaluate the cost of …
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle challenges the idea of having separate summer and winter wardrobes. She argues that it is unnecessary and causes more difficulties in terms of storage, decision-making, and accessing clothes. Heather suggests minimising the wardrobe to the available space and being ab…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle interviews Maddie Alexander-Grout, an ADHD money specialist, about shopping addiction and impulsive spending. Maddie shares her personal experience of getting into £40,000 of debt and how she managed to get herself out of it. They discuss the challenges of impulse spe…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of a 'floordrobe' and the reasons why clothes end up on the floor instead of being put away. She shares her personal experience of struggling with keeping her clothes organised and the emotional toll it took on her. Heather explains that the main…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of dealing with gifts and the guilt associated with letting go of them. She emphasises the importance of removing the guilt and shame and focusing on the act of love behind the gift. Heather also provides tips on how to handle unwanted gifts, …
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather reflects on the concept of keeping souvenirs and mementos as a way to preserve memories. She shares a personal experience of her daughter's operation and how it made her realise the importance of letting go of negative memories. Heather encourages listeners to think about th…
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