Episode #196
Matt Paxton
Books mentioned
Secret Lives of Hoarders
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Matt Paxton discusses his work helping families affected by extreme hoarding on Hoarders, including cleanup challenges, trauma, mental health, and recovery. He also reflects on depression, gambling addiction, his father’s death as a turning point, plans for a rehabilitation program formerly incarcerated people, and topics including comedy, fitness, cooking, and combat sports.
What they talked about
- Matt Paxton's work on Hoarders
- Paxton's past gambling addiction and rock bottom
- Extreme hoarding cases and cleanup stories
- Rehabilitation and therapy for hoarders
- Paxton's podcast Five Decisions Away
- Gun rights and personal liberty discussion
- Circumcision and natural birth debate
- Comedy career and News Radio memories
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