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<li>Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: <a href='http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket'>http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket</a></li>
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<li>Podcast show notes, links and transcript: <a href='http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/'>http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/</a> </li>
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Hoarding disorder can feel deeply isolating, and finding genuine connection isn’t always straightforward.
In this episode, I talk about building community - both through hoarding-specific peer groups, online spaces, as well as simply nurturing friendships outside the home.
I share practical ways to reconnect, set boundaries, and remind yourself that you deserve care and companionship, whatever your home looks like.
<ul>
<li>The Relationship Between Hoarding and Isolation</li>
<li>How hoarding and isolation often accompany each other</li>
<li>Feelings of shame and concern about being misunderstood</li>
<li>Secrecy around hoarding, even from friends</li>
<li>Impact of loneliness on motivation and self-worth</li>
<li>The fundamental human need for connection</li>
<li>Finding Community: Hoarding-Specific Support</li>
<li>Benefits of speaking with others who “get” hoarding</li>
<li>Relief and authenticity in hoarding-focused communities</li>
<li>Misunderstandings and stigma around hoarding in general society</li>
<li>Shared language and understanding in dedicated groups</li>
<li>Types of Hoarding Communities</li>
<li>Peer support groups (both for people who hoard and for their loved ones)</li>
<li>Differences between in-person and online groups</li>
<li>Dehoarding accountability Zoom groups run by the host</li>
<li>Therapy groups led by professionals</li>
<li>Online forums, social media groups, and subreddits</li>
<li>Choosing a Support Group and Overcoming Barriers</li>
<li>The process of finding the right group for your needs</li>
<li>Not all groups will fit; trial and error is normal</li>
<li>Common barriers: fear of judgment, privacy concerns, and feeling overwhelmed</li>
<li>Exploring online versus in-person options based on comfort and access</li>
<li>Managing triggers and emotional challenges when joining a group</li>
<li>Broadening Community Beyond Hoarding</li>
<li>Importance of connection outside of the hoarding context</li>
<li>How hoarding can lead to progressive social isolation</li>
<li>Ways to set boundaries while still building relationships</li>
<li>Alternative Sources of Community & Connection</li>
<li>Joining hobby or interest-based groups (gardening, book clubs, crafts, etc.)</li>
<li>Attending classes and workshops (in-person or online)</li>
<li>Volunteering for shared causes and the benefits it offers</li>
<li>Engaging in outdoor activity groups for physical and mental health</li>
<li>Involvement in faith communities (acknowledging varied experiences)</li>
<li>Nurturing and Rekindling Friendships</li>
<li>The value of maintaining and nurturing friendships</li>
<li>Strategies for reconnecting with old friends (acknowledging awkwardness)</li>
<li>Personal anecdotes demonstrating successful reconnection</li>
<li>Maintaining and Deepening Existing Friendships</li>
<li>Creative ways of keeping in touch (memes, postcards, regular outings)</li>
<li>Showing care and interest without inviting people into your home</li>
<li>Importance of honesty about personal limitations</li>
<li>Navigating difficult moments with friends through gentle outreach</li>
<li>Building New Friendships</li>
<li>The importance of patience and consistent small efforts</li>
<li>Transitioning from casual acquaintance to meaningful connection</li>
<li>Reciprocity and mutual engagement as key to growing relationships</li>
<li>Natural pace of friendship development</li>
<li>The Value of Self-Compassion</li>
<li>Being a good friend to yourself while seeking social connections</li>
<li>Avoiding self-blame and catastrophic thinking</li>
<li>Recognising your own worth despite challenges related to hoarding</li>
<li>Taking Small Steps Toward Connection</li>
<li>Encouragement to take actionable, manageable steps to build community</li>
<li>Celebrating small efforts toward greater connection</li>
<li>Realistic expectations about gradual progress</li>
<li>Suggestions for relevant previous podcast episodes on loneliness, accountability, and community</li>
</ul>
Links
<ul>
<li><a href='https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-200-things-i-wish-id-known-a-letter-to-episode-one-me/'>Podcast ep 200: Things I wish I’d known: a letter to Episode One Me</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-130-loneliness-and-hoarding-with-vassia-sarantopoulou-build-human-connections-and-combat-hoarding-related-shame/'>Podcast ep 130: Loneliness and hoarding with Vassia Sarantopoulou: build human connections and combat hoarding-related shame</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-138-the-accountability-effect-accountability-encouragement-and-mutual-support-when-tackling-hoarding-and-dehoarding/'>Podcast ep 138: The Accountability Effect: Accountability, encouragement and mutual support when tackling hoarding and dehoarding</a></li>
<li>Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom session: <a href='http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket'>Accountability Booking Form</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href='http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk'>Overcome Compulsive Hoarding</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/darling'>Become a Dehoarding Darling</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/topic'>Submit a topic for the podcast to cover</a></li>
<li>Questions to ask when dehoarding: <a href='https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions'>https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions</a></li>
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