Randall O'Reilly
Psychology professor at UC Davis who studies brain mechanisms and decision-making, interviewed about the neuroscience behind why people keep clutter.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 30min
Your clutter is holding you back
Mary Dozier, a clinical psychologist who treats hoarding, offers a therapeutic take on when possessions become harmful. Randall O'Reilly, a neuroscience professor, explains brain drives, decision avoidance, and memory’s role in keeping stuff. Emily Stewart, a reporter on consumer trends, traces mass consumption, minimalism, and cultural forces behind accumulation. They explore practical decluttering approaches and values-based letting go.
