Hoarding, Healing & Hope with Amanda Uhle | Clutterbug Podcast # 289

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4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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In this heartfelt episode, I welcome author Amanda Uhle as she shares her gripping new memoir, "Destroy This House," and opens up about growing up with extraordinary (also complicated) parents. We explore the chaos of a hoarder mom, a scheming dad, and the emotional toll of a strange yet loving family dynamic as Amanda reflects on the unique challenges and unexpected joys of her upbringing. Then stick around to hear me wrap things up with some real talk, listener questions, and additional reflections on how our past shapes our present. Whether you’re fascinated by memoirs that tackle tough family truths or seeking inspiration to confront your own cluttered history, this episode offers raw, honest insights and practical wisdom for letting go and healing. Learn more about Amanda here: https://www.amandauhle.com/ Check out and order your copy of Amanda’s book Destroy This House here: https://www.amandauhle.com/destroy-this-house Follow Amanda on Instagram: http://instagram.com/amanda.uhle/?hl=en You can find more Clutterbug content here: Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #decluttertips #podcast #declutteryourhome #mondaymotivation

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0:00.0	I just finished a book that was so good. Not only do I want to share it with you, but I also
0:05.2	want to introduce you to the author. In today's podcast, we're talking to Amanda Ewell, and she
0:10.4	is breaking down her incredible book, Destroy This House. This is a book about growing up in a very
0:18.2	unique and insane household. Her mom was a hoarder. Her dad was this,
0:24.4	I don't want to call him a grifter, but a dreamer and feel like he had a little ADHD,
0:30.4	always trying new schemes. And they went from periods of extreme poverty to having a ton of
0:35.9	money. It was sad. It was emotional. But I do think
0:39.3	there are so many lessons that we can all take away from this book. Before we talk to Amanda,
0:45.7	though, I really want you to take action on your own home today. I want you to spend this next
0:53.0	45 minutes to 50 minutes together and make yourself proud.
0:57.7	Do something that's going to push the needle forward for the life and the home that you want
1:03.0	because you deserve it, because you are worth it. And sometimes we've got to put on our big girl
1:07.8	pants and do stuff we don't want to do in order to get stuff
1:12.7	done. So maybe you're decluttering today. Definitely could clean out the fridge. And if you've read
1:18.2	destroy this house immediately, every time I was done a chapter, I wanted to go to the fridge
1:23.0	and throw out old expired food. That is something that will stick with me forever,
1:27.8	the haunting of the food.
1:29.4	But also, where is another space in your home
1:32.0	that you just feel like is maybe a little out of control,
1:35.3	that's adding friction to your life?
1:37.5	Is your kitchen table filled with things
1:39.6	that need to be put away?
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