The Minimalists 516 | Hoarder Moms
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Dec 1, 2025 Explore ways to celebrate the holidays without consumerism and share wild Black Friday tales. Learn compassionate strategies for dealing with a hoarder parent, including setting boundaries and preserving dignity. Discover how to motivate loved ones to declutter by presenting a positive vision. The hosts emphasize the importance of experiences over possessions, and encourage listeners to participate in the 30-Day Minimalism Game. Tune in for creative tips, like turning school spirit week into a memorable adventure.
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Ask For A Specific, Testable Change
- Ask your mom for a specific, small change and offer a clear plan to make it easy for her to say yes.
- Frame requests as "Would you be willing..." and propose testable, temporary trials to reduce defensiveness.
Hoarding As A Symptom, Not A Moral Failing
- Hoarding often stems from underlying misery and becomes a vicious cycle when possessions amplify suffering.
- Treating hoarding as a symptom (not moral failure) fosters compassion and better solutions.
Design The Solution Before Asking
- Identify exactly what space or outcome you want, then present a concrete plan for how to achieve it without blaming the other person.
- Do the logistical work yourself so the other person can easily agree and preserve dignity.
