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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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Send me a text message about this podcast In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle explores the pressures of striving for a "perfect" neurotypical home and why it's time to let go of unrealistic expectations. Heather explains how neurodivergent individuals can create a home that truly works for them, rather than mimicking the prist…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Overview: In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather dives into the often overlooked topic of asking for help when it comes to decluttering. She shares her own personal experience of seeking assistance, not with decluttering specifically, but in other areas of life, and how that has made a s…
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Send me a text message about this podcast In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather dives deep into the challenge of finding motivation to declutter, especially for those of us who struggle with staying focused or feeling overwhelmed by clutter. Whether you're neurodivergent or just facing a decluttering slump, Heather offers practical ins…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Summary: In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle dives into the world of vacuum storage bags, a popular solution for maximising space. Heather covers the pros and cons of using these bags for decluttering and storage, and shares her personal insights into when and where vacuum stor…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary: In this episode, Heather continues from the last episode by tackling the challenging topic of replacing broken items and dealing with the emotional impact of losing sentimental belongings. She shares personal experiences and offers guidance on making peace with the loss of meaningful objects. Heath…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Summary: In this episode Heather delves into the thought process behind why we often hold onto broken or replaced items. She shares insights from working with clients and explores how emotional attachment, overwhelm, and "just in case" thinking can lead to clutter accumulation. From kettles that sor…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Description: In today’s episode of Decluttering Untangled, I dive into the often-overlooked chaos of bedding and share my best tips for organising it to make your life easier. From storage hacks and cleaning advice to practical solutions for physically challenging bedding tasks, I’m covering it all.…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Summary: In today’s episode of Decluttering Untangled, I’m tackling the topic of hand-me-downs. You know, those clothes and baby gear you save to pass down from one child to another? On the surface, it seems like a great way to save money and be efficient, but is it really? I work with so many paren…
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Send me a text message about this podcast In today’s episode, Heather dives into the challenges of living an eco-friendly life when you’re dealing with a cluttered home. Inspired by Zero Waste Week and Clients passion on the subject, Heather shares relatable insights into how difficult it can be to maintain sustainable habits when your living space…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges faced by people suffering with hoarding disorder, including the issue with the term 'hoarders'. She discusses the importance of understanding hoarding disorder as a mental health condition. She emphasises the need for empathy and respect when …
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses what to do with items that are not good enough for charity. She emphasises the importance of having a plan for each item and avoiding analysis paralysis. Heather provides practical tips for addressing issues with items, such as wash…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the common belief that holding onto items because they cost money is a valid reason. She introduces the concept of the sunk cost fallacy and explains that the money spent on an item is gone once it is purchased. Heather emphasises the importance of detaching…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the mindset of keeping items because they might come in handy one day. She explores the origins of this mindset and how it clashes with the reality of living in a disposable society. Heather provides practical tips for evaluating th…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses what happens when declutterers are brought into a home as an intervention, particularly in cases involving hoarding disorder. She aims to demystify the process and alleviate fears by explaining how declutterers work and what to expect. Heather emphasises the…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of object permanence and the tendency to forget about things that are out of sight. She explores the issue of having things out as a reminder, but how they often get piled up or blend into the background. Heather shares strategies for staying …
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the pros and cons of using a skip for decluttering purposes. She shares alternatives to skips, such as organised curbside pickups and hiring a man with a van. Heather highlights the downsides of skips, including limited access, skip divers, and the risk of o…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the positives and negatives of the KonMari method of decluttering and organising. She shares her personal experience with the method and highlights the aspects that were life-changing for her. Heather emphasises the importance of having a system to follow an…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, the host explores the question of whether decluttering can make one happy. While acknowledging that decluttering is not a magic solution to all problems, the host shares personal experiences and insights on the positive impact of decluttering. The conversation covers various themes,…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses how to declutter when dealing with chronic depression. She emphasises that motivation doesn't magically appear and suggests accepting that starting will be difficult. She recommends starting with throwaway tasks and using rest periods between structured decl…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, the host discusses strategies for decluttering while dealing with depression. She shares her personal experience with depression and how decluttering has improved her mental health. The different types of depression, including situational and chemical depression, are explored. The i…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle provides a simple yet effective tip for dealing with post-Christmas clutter. She emphasises the importance of removing packaging as soon as possible to change the way we think about our belongings and make it easier to declutter. By removing packaging and tags, we rem…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of systems and strategies in maintaining a decluttered home. She emphasises the need to develop future-friendly habits that prevent clutter from building up again. Heather shares her favourite strategy, the reset at night, which involves simpl…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of having an exit plan for decluttered items. Without a plan, items can accumulate and hinder progress. Getting items out of the house quickly is essential for feeling the benefits of decluttering and maintaining motivation. Heather provides t…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of having a vision for your decluttered home. She explains how a vision helps with decision-making, motivates you, and provides a reward to look forward to. Heather provides tips on creating a vision for each space in your home and how to cons…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Introduction: Brief recap of the Pave system and its importance. Emphasis on the 'A' for Action. Getting Started with Action: Highlighting the necessity of moving from planning to action. Encouragement to have selected a micro-category from Episode 6. Tackling the Piles of Doom: Practical steps for dealing …
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Send me a text message about this podcast In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle introduces her trademarked PAVES System ® , a proven approach to decluttering that goes beyond the typical blitz. The PAVES System ® stands for Plan, Action, Vision, Exit Plans, and Systems. Heather emphasises the importance of planning, which is the…
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Send me a text message about this podcast Introduction: Heather Tingle welcomes Untanglers to another episode of Decluttering Untangled. Topic: "How to Declutter When You're Stuck on Pause." Understanding the Pause: Neurodivergent individuals may experience the 'freeze' response to stress. Heather shares her personal experience of feeling stuck on …
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