Watch me this weekend on Hoarding: Buried Alive

2 March 2012

I had the privilege to work as the lead organizer on an episode of the TLC cable documentary series, Hoarding: Buried Alive. The episode I worked on, whose title is “Unbelievable” will air this Sunday, March 4, at 9 pm eastern/8 pm central. (It’ll air again two hours later.)

The way Hoarding: Buried Alive differentiates itself from its competitor, A&E’s Hoarders is that it allows the client to work with a professional organizer for a month or so after the before shots and interviews are filmed. There’s one clean out day to give the process a jump start (that is filmed). And then work progresses without cameras for a month. After that time, the film crew comes back for the after shots.

Three fabulous St. Louis organizers, Karel Worley, Shannon Tamme and Diana Luetkemeyer volunteered to help. They were there for the initial clean out and filming and each one came back with me once during the intervening month. They were incredibly helpful and professional.

I’m excited to watch the episode because the client, Brad, was a delight to work with. I’m interested to see how the process will be portrayed. I wish Brad every happiness in the world.

Tagged with: hoarding, hoarding: buried alive, television

Comments

I am very proud of your success. Cannot wait to see you tonight, in my living room! Best wishes.

Doug and Nancy

Douglas Arnold March 4, 2012 10:46 AM

You’re so sweet, Doug! Considering that how much time we spent together in media relations oh those many years ago it is kind of funny that you’re able to watch me on national television in a distant state! As always, I appreciate your support.

Janine Adams March 4, 2012 02:11 PM

I didn’t know you were going to be on “Hoarding” until I actually saw you. Though I was alone, I actually exclaimed, “That’s Janine!” How exciting to see my workshop teacher on TV!

I noticed the shows are especially heart-breaking this season. I hope it’s because people are beginning to realize that they’re not alone in their addiction, and that others are ready and willing to help them. I’m glad there are professionals like you to help guide people to a better life.

pindy4176 March 15, 2012 03:24 PM

Thank you, pindy! I think there’s no shortage of people to help. And I suspect that the more popular the shows become, the more people are stepping forward, which allows the shows to pick the heartbreakers.

I was delighted that I was given the opportunity to work with Brad, who is such a nice guy and so ready for change. I know that the show really helped him, which made me feel good.

Janine Adams March 15, 2012 03:39 PM

I like the contrast you describe between the two shows and having worked with organizers in the past and present, I know how important it is for the process to have time to develop. Congrats on your success and if you ever come to the Indianapolis area, please consider our removal and hauling company Junk Dawgs. Owned and operated by firefighters, we have the training necessary to serve as an extension of the organizers when they need us!

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