Hoarding and Clutter

The Infinite Mind explores Hoarding and Clutter. When does enough become too much? And why is it so hard for compulsive savers to know the difference? This show, one of our most popular ever, looks at hoarding, which involves the accumulation and inability to throw away unneeded possessions, to the point that a home may become so filled with stuff that furniture and rooms can no longer be used for their intended purposes. Guests include Dr. Randy Frost, a pioneer researcher in the study of clinical hoarding and Dr. Sanjaya Saxena, a neurobiologist who is pinpointing where in the brain the problem seems to originate. Author Denise Linn, addresses non-clinical forms of hoarding with tips on how to recognize — and get rid of — clutter.

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