Memories Vs. Items - A personal journey in Costa Rica

Hey Collectors! Have you ever wondered if your distressed home can be bought as is? Can you just leave the THINGS you don't want, and ALL of the repairs that need to be made,  and walk away with a check? These are the exact questions I ask Laurel Sagen from Laurel Buys Houses!  Tune in to learn if this is an option for you.  Laurel also shares information on how you can get her book on Hoarding for FREE! So stay tuned in to the whole episode to hear how. Here is the link to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Hoarding-Much-More-Than-Clutter/dp/B0BZKDT5CC With decades in the field as a general contractor and realtor she has a lot to say. Her book is intended for dother realtors, family members and not the Collector themselves.  Content warning: "H" word used often. As always dear Collectors feel free to email me with comments at [email protected]. Until next time.  

Hey Collectors!  On this weeks podcast I interviewed Rachel Arbuckle with 2000PACES  and learned so much about organizing photos. This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts I have recorded. My note page was full of notes I was writing while recording. I am SO motivated to get my own photos in order!  Most of us have stacks of loose photos, thumb drives, old phones, laptops, pcs, and other devices full of photos. How do we organize our photos so that we can share our legacy with our friends and family? How do you sift through the minutia and produce something shareable. How can you cherish your most favorite photos if they're in a box somewhere?  Rachel Arbuckle shares three (Actually 4!) tips on how to professionally organize your photos. Make sure you have a pen and paper ready, because you do not want to miss this episode! Rachel also discusses her business that she created (2000PACES) as resource for our listeners and anyone worldwide who needs professional help downsizing and organizing their photos.  Here is Rachel's story:  In 2014, a series of fierce fires roared through San Diego County, the largest of which started on the mountain just behind my home. I had only minutes to grab a few items. My instinct was to gather all of our photos, but I panicked when I realized my precious memories were all over our home in boxes, picture frames, and albums. I grabbed what I could and our family headed to safety. After many days of worry, we were able to return home to the memories we had to leave behind. Thankfully, our home was spared, but others in our community were not as fortunate. This experience not only solidified my commitment to protect my family’s collection of photos but prompted me to found 2000 Paces Photo Organizing, encouraging you to organize and protect your important memories. If you are interested in working with Rachel and her Team, please visit this link for  a  Free Phone Consultation .   Until next time Collectors! xoxox PS This recording is also in video on youtube

Hey Collectors! On this episode I ask expert Madison Gunn from   Absolute Trust Counsel   several questions about estate planning and wills. This is a follow up to the last few episodes where we discuss preparing for death. This episode includes incapacitation which is a state I hadn't considered before recording this. What happens if you get in a car accident? What happens to you, your stuff and your family? Are they protected if you get incapacitated somehow? What about if you die? These are questions we don't like to face. I face them daily with families who are searching their loved ones homes and belongings to see if there are any documents that can help them determine their loved ones requests. While we are sifting through all of their belongings, we save every usb stick, every laptop, every device. What if there's a will on there? How do we open the files?  So much time an energy being spent on searching for something that most likely was never created. Lots of extra resources spent looking through every document file. I have seen people spend hundreds to have safe's cracked open only to find nothing relevant inside.   It's time to take your life back Collectors. It's time to get your affairs in order. Don't leave your family members frantic in an emergency because they can't find your important documents. Links mentioned in show: Webinar information: https://bit.ly/ATCFebruaryWebinar #AbsoluteTrustCounsel #AbsoluteTrust #EstatePlanning #EstatePlanningBasics #FreeWebinar #Will #Trust #PowerOfAttorney #AdvanceHealthCareDirective

Hey Collectors, Continuing on with our theme of legacies, what we leave behind and getting our affairs in orders comes this podcast. While a bit grim, I need you to listen with intent.  Your stuff will probably out live you. What do I mean by that? I mean by the rate at which items decompose -  your stuff - will probably out live you. So what's the solution? Tune in ... I would love to hear your comments about this episode. The topic is important to me, and it's hard to deliver with as much grace as I had hoped. Was it helpful or do you need me to sugar coat things more? What emotions came up? Hit me up [email protected] Until next time Collectors ...  Rachel Seavey Professional Organizer and Life Coach

Hey Collectors! Embracing discomfort is critical to getting your home in order. While you are de-cluttering you will experience all sorts of discomfort and emotions and you have to learn how to push past them to create the organized life you desire. Tune in, while I cover several methods on how to embrace your discomfort - instead of running from it and not getting anything done.  Notes: I mention the private facebook group in this episode which is a great place to share your discomfort and achievments. It's our private group under the hoarganize podcast support group on Facebook.  For information on Coaching please visit: https://collectorcare.com/product/coaching-for-collectors/ For my favorite podcast / youtube for mediation check out Sarah Blondin She has some amazing stuff out there.  To be a guest on the Hoardganize Podcast please email [email protected]

Hey Collectors! Join me on another unscripted podcast on the go!  This topic is a bit heavy but I need you to listen to it.  Shame is something we all carry around and it is suffocating us. Shame can weigh you down and paralyze you. I understand this. Take some time and do this exercise with me. Lighten up your life load. The less shame you carry around the more space you have to declutter.

Hey Collectors - happy new year!!  Are you looking for a practical way to tackle your clutter? Do you want to get organized, but don't know where to start?  On this episode, I share a six step plan to help you get organized. It requires focus, and for you to take massive action. Are you ready to finally live the life you deserve?!  Tune in!

Hey Collectors, Time is such a precious thing. We only have a limited amount. Its something you cannot hoard.  What would happen if you suddenly died today? Who would be left going through your belongings? What would they find? How would they feel? Would they be able to find your most precious items?  This episode invites you to start getting your affairs in order. You never know how much time you have on this beautiful earth, and its time to start managing your clutter. You don't want your legacy to be what your house is now, do you?  Tune in, and let me know what you think? [email protected] Until next time dear friends,   Rachel

Hey Collectors! Podcasting on the go here in my box truck woot woot!!  Let me know what you want the next topics to be? Clutter? Hoarding? Organizing? Time Management?  Let me know .. [email protected]  

The Hoardganize podcast is back!!!  After taking some personal time off, I am now back, and ready to go! Most episodes will be on the fly, some will have video and some will not. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss a thing!  It is about to get real y'all. I will be presenting my most authentic non filtered self.  Happy Holidays and make sure you stay tuned!