{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unravelling","title":"Releasing with joy: Inside hoarding recovery","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0282c0a0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2524,"description":"In this episode of Unravelling explores hoarding disorder through the lived experience of Marnie Cooper, an acting teacher, coach, wife, and mother who has openly shared her journey through her online project, A Hoarder Comes Clean. Building on a previous conversation with hoarding expert Dr. Randy Frost, Marnie shares how her relationship with “stuff” began in childhood and how painful wake-up calls eventually led her to seek help and connect with others who understood her experience.\nMarnie discusses the psychology behind hoarding, including perfectionism, fear of making mistakes, and the deep emotional meaning objects can hold. She shares what she has learned about tolerating the discomfort of letting go, finding meaning beyond possessions, and “releasing with joy” by donating or giving things to others. She also reflects on the impact hoarding has had on her family and relationships and the importance of empathy, patience, and allowing people to make changes when they are ready. Her story offers hope while encouraging greater understanding and compassion for those living with hoarding disorder.\nLinks\nMarnie's YouTube channel: A Hoarder Comes Clean - YouTube\nMarnie's Facebook account: A Hoarder Comes Clean | Facebook","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DFv_jsT4dlZe1uqhWp5KSBDMc3cIxdIxVJhA07fsEN4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NWY1/MWYzNzgwZGIwNmEy/NWNmM2U4N2U3MDA3/NTAwMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}