Hoarding 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 contro ...
Looking to declutter, simplify, and organize your family? Want to do more of what you love with who you love? Join professional organizer and mom-of-2 Christy Lingo for weekly chats featuring tips to organize and simplify your home and family paired with a delicious cocktail recipe.
Inspiration and motivation to help simplify your home, time, to-dos, health, relationships, and emotional well-being. Since 2001, CarlaRae has been a Professional Home Organizer and Life Coach helping families and individuals clear the chaos and clutter from their lives. She launched this podcast to help bring even more people the freedom of simplicity. Each episode gives you practical tips and resources that you can implement today to find balance in your everyday life to become happier and ...
On 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.By Rachel Seavey
On 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 m…
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New Year's Resolutions and January Challenge
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On 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…
On 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!…
On 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 ti…
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Decluttering Challenge - Personal Clutter
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On 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 through…
On 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. …
On 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 …
On 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 co…
Is 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 fe…
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How To Sell Stuff Online With Julie Coraccio
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On 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 curio…
On 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 n…
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3 Tips On Maintaining Your Organized Space
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On 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 ...By Rachel Seavey
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Bill The Cartoonist Shares His Clutter Journey - Coaching Series
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On 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 y…
On 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 ...…
On 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 ...By Rachel Seavey
On 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 ...By Rachel Seavey
On 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 ... #…
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Breaking Clutter Down In To Bite Sized Pieces
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On 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…
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The Law Of Attraction Can Help You Clear Clutter
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On 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 t…
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Working With A Professional Organizer During The Pandemic
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On 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 Fa…
On 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: Co…
On 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 ques…
On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses where to begin decluttering within yourself and within your home. One of the questions that Rachel gets asked the most is "where do I begin?". This topic was covered in one of her very first episodes and this is the sequel and follow up with more tips and mor…
On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey shares insight on why people are hoarding toilet paper and stockpiling many other things during this pandemic. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed right now? What we focus on we feel. Rachel discusses strategies to feel better both mentally and physically …
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5 Organizing Tips During A Pandemic Shelter in Place
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On tonight's Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey shares five organizing tips during a quarantine, isolation, shelter in place, etc. These are new and uncertain times and I know a lot of you are nervous and unsure. The best thing you can do to gain certainty and clarity is to create weekly schedules for yourself and your family.…
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#256: Finding Joy In The Midst Of Trying Times
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As you know, right now there is an emerging health crisis that most of us are affected by in some way or another. Life can be so unpredictable. And uncertainty can be stressful. Dwelling over negative circumstances can be productive when we’re trying to solve problems or process emotions. But sometimes our negative thoughts can get the best of us. …
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Time Blocking for Beginners & Honey Thyme Margaritas
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One of my favorite organizer friends is back to chat time blocking for beginners. Kelly Beutler is the lead organizer and owner of The Joyful Sort. She has appeared on previous episodes about goal setting and getting organized to get organized...but today she is talking how to get started with time blocking. We talk about what time blocking is, how…
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#255: How To Reclaim Your Time And Get More Done
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Do you have a huge project on your to-do list that you really want to complete? You’re committed and motivated, yet somehow it never gets done? I’m guessing it never gets done because you continually run into the same roadblock… over and over again. This roadblock, for many people, is time. Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time? Or, you’…
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Planning and Organizing Your Garden & Blackberry Herb Cocktails
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Spring planting season is right around the corner...have you planned your plants yet? If you're a novice gardener or just looking to get more bang for your gardening buck, we've got you covered this week. We are chatting with gardening expert and kitchen garden planner Annie Chubbuck of Seed Babies. Every summer, Annie helps clients plan and mainta…
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Organizing Your Estate & Riesling-Campari Cocktails
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If something were to happen to you today, does your partner know your wishes? Do they know where important papers are? Do you have a plan for your kids and your money? Aye-yi-yi...yes, mamas! We are going deep this week to chat organizing all those areas that make us feel a little uncomfortable. I'm chatting with author Nine Nights: Your New Little…
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Love and Organizing Part 2 & Red Wine Milkshakes
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Minimalism and simplicity coach Rose Lounsbury is back to chat love and organizing in honor of Valentine's Day. This week, Rose and I will discuss how to introduce the idea of decluttering to your family and why it's important to teach your family organizing and decluttering skills. This episode partners perfectly with last week's chat where we dis…
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Massive Action is The Cure All for Clutter
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On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses why massive action is the cure all for clutter. On this episode you will learn how to: 1. Create a vision of the organized life you want to live. 2. Understand why it is you want to be organized and what gifts being organized will bring. 3. Chunk organizing p…
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Love and Organizing Part 1 & Strawberry Mint Gin Fizz
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In honor Valentine's Day, I'm addressing love and organizing in two episodes with my good friend, minimalism and simplicity coach Rose Lounsbury. For part 1 of our discussion, Rose and I are talking about organizing and decluttering when you and your partner see clutter differently. We hear how Rose and her husband reacted when she started her mini…
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How To Prepare for A Large Clutter Cleanout
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On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses tips on how to prepare for a big hoarding or clutter cleanup job with a cleanout crew. This episode is for anyone with excessive clutter - be prepared to have your cleanup go as smoothly as possible if you need one in the future. Some people are forced by the…
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Tax Paper Organizing Step-by-Step & the Income Tax Cocktail
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Tax season is here...soon your mailbox will be filled with W-2's and 1099's. Or you'll be hunting down mortgage deductions, student loan deductions, or child care provider tax IDs. I want to give you an easy, paper organizing system that can help you organize your tax paperwork for this year and years to come. I've even made you a free checklist fo…
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#254: Where To Put Worn Clothes That You Want To Wear Again
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In our home, it’s a huge crime to toss practically clean clothes into the laundry basket. But what do you do with worn clothes that aren’t dirty and can be worn again? For most families, “half-clean” clothes tend to pile up on the floor, get tossed on chairs, and wadded up on dressers and nightstands. On today's episode, I give you simple and pract…
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Getting Organized to Eat Healthy & Raspberry Lemonade Slushies
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Did you resolve to eat healthier this year? Well, you'll be excited that our favorite dietician, Sally Kuzemchak from Real Mom Nutrition is back to talk about getting organized for successful healthy eating in 2020. Sally shares her tips for planning and making changes to your family's eating habits, how to reframe your goals for a more successful …
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30 Questions to Ask Yourself While Decluttering
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On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey provides you with 30 questions to ask yourself while you are decluttering. Are you currently downsizing and trying to get organized? Do you get "stuck' on particular Items? This robust list provides you with thirty different questions to ask not only about STUFF but the…
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#253: Simplify Your Home With These 17 Decluttering Questions To Ask Yourself
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Clutter can be so exhausting... especially when trying to get rid of it. Parting with things that you have an attachment to, for some people (including myself), can be really hard. In our culture we’re encouraged to buy more and do more. We all grew up acquiring things, but most of us were never taught how to let things go. If you truly want less c…
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Getting Organized to Get Out of Debt & Café Maria-Theresia
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If you've resolved to make a budget, pay down debt or save more in 2020, I've got a guru for you. Today I'm chatting with Lauren Tucker of An Organized Life about her debt-free journey, where to start organizing your finances, and her favorite resources to help you along the way. And since coffee is one of Lauren's favorite beverages, we give you a…
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From Stressy and Messy to Organized and Optimized Book
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On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizers Rachel Seavey and Bobby Jackson discuss learning styles and how understanding your learning style can help with getting organized. Rachel and Bobby also discuss Bobby's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book "From Stressy & Messy to Organized & Optimized". Catch us in person on YouTube under T…
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#252: Change Your Life With This One Simple Belief
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The beliefs you have about yourself and the world (which are sometimes subconscious) naturally affect your thoughts… which affect your feelings… which affect your behavior and your actions. So, to put it simply, your deep ingrained beliefs determine what you do each day to accomplish your goals and dreams. On today’s episode, I share with you one v…
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Getting Organized to Get Fit & Skinny Blueberry Spritzers
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Raise your hand if you've got "get in shape" on your 2020 to-do list. (Now raise it 50 more times and switch sides 😉) This week we are talking to fitness trainer Allison Nelson of Live Real Fit about getting organized to get fit this year. We'll talk about the first steps to take in planning your routine, how to ease into a routine or new routine t…
On tonight‘s Hoardganize podcast Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey shares three easy tips to decluttering your kitchen. Do you have stuff all over your countertops and floor because there’s nowhere for it to go? Are you too embarrassed to have people over because your house smells of garbage and dirty dishes? Sick and tired of the fruit flies ci…
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#251: Build New Habits & Accomplish Your Goals With This One Simple Tactic
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I’m sure you have a few to-do lists (for some ideas on how to manage them, check out Episode #173). You probably write them all down or you may even have an app on your phone (listen to Episode #90 to hear about one of my favorites). And you may even have a daily focus list (if you don’t, you must… just listen to Episode #232 and Episode #68). We a…
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Getting Organized to Get Organized & Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Welcome to 2020 AND the kick-off to our January "Getting Organized to..." series. Today I'm talking to professional organizers Kelly Beutler of The Joyful Sort and Lori Cela of Time 4 Organizing about their steps to plan your project, start small, and stay motivated when it comes to your organizing projects this year. And they share their wealth of…
On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast, Professional Organizer Rachel Seavey discusses 7 easy tips to help you create the organized lifestyle you truly desire. Are you tired of living in filth? Are you tired of being overwhelmed, and feeling embarrassed or shameful? Are you finally ready to raise your standards and do whatever it takes to get o…
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#250: What Really Determines Your Happiness & Success
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Happy New Year! Can you believe we’re in a new decade?!? This is the time of year when many of us reflect and look back at our past. We assess how everything went (good and bad) and then, of course, we resolve to do better. If you want a little inspiration on specific resolutions, go way back to Episode #41 of Life Made Simple and listen to some “M…
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Ancestry and Geneaology with Janine Adams
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On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizers Rachel Seavey and Janine Adams discuss using ancestry.com and how to research and organize your genealogy. Tune in to: Learn tips and tricks on how to navigate ancestry.com Learn about other valuable resources that will help you trace your roots Discover how to record and track your…