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Organizing an ADHD Brain
Megs Crawford
101 episodes
20 hours ago
You know that moment when you walk into a room and your whole body reacts before your brain even has time to make sense of it? That’s what today’s episode is really about, how clutter hits the nervous system first, and how that shapes everything from motivation to avoidance to why that one corner has been haunting you for months. In this episode, I’m sharing the real, lived experience behind regulation, what it is, why it matters, and how it changes the way ADHD women interact with their home...
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You know that moment when you walk into a room and your whole body reacts before your brain even has time to make sense of it? That’s what today’s episode is really about, how clutter hits the nervous system first, and how that shapes everything from motivation to avoidance to why that one corner has been haunting you for months. In this episode, I’m sharing the real, lived experience behind regulation, what it is, why it matters, and how it changes the way ADHD women interact with their home...
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Education,
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How To,
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Episodes (20/101)
Organizing an ADHD Brain
The ADHD Stuck Cycle: What Keeps You Looping and What Actually Shifts It
You know that moment when you walk into a room and your whole body reacts before your brain even has time to make sense of it? That’s what today’s episode is really about, how clutter hits the nervous system first, and how that shapes everything from motivation to avoidance to why that one corner has been haunting you for months. In this episode, I’m sharing the real, lived experience behind regulation, what it is, why it matters, and how it changes the way ADHD women interact with their home...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Curiosity Over Perfection: Navigating ADHD with Behavior Insight
In today’s episode, you’ll meet Anishia Denee — a board certified behaviour analyst, ADHD coach, and founder of Authentic Self ADHD Coaching. She helps adults make sense of their patterns, shift from shame into curiosity, and build strategies that actually fit their strengths, values, and capacity. Her blend of behavior analysis, ADHD coaching, and lived experience offers such grounded, compassionate support for real ADHD life. Website link: https://www.authenticselfadhd.com/ Instagram:...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Living Two Truths: Gratitude and Change in an ADHD Life
In this Thanksgiving-week episode of Organizing an ADHD Brain, I’m inviting you into a very real season of my life — the messy middle of moving across the country with my husband, and everything that stirred up inside me. If you’re someone who feels every life transition deep in your nervous system — the overwhelm, the freeze, the “this is too much and also I’m glad I’m doing it” duality — this episode is for you. You’re going to hear stories, yes… but also practical grounding, gentle r...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Cringe Goals and Tiny Wins: Reframing Progress with ADHD
In this solo episode, Megs opens up about her family’s big move, her husband’s new job, and the messy middle of rebuilding routines, dreams, and self-trust. She shares why traditional goal setting can feel so cringey and overwhelming for ADHD brains—especially during the holiday season—and how to reframe goals into something more realistic and compassionate. Through personal stories about yoga, budgeting, and “one-day projects,” Megs reminds listeners that progress doesn’t have to be perfect ...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Before You Add to Cart: How to Avoid Holiday Clutter (with ADHD)
In this solo episode, Megs hits record to talk about the messy middle of the holidays—when ADHD brains slide into fight-or-flight, carts fill up fast, and unopened boxes blend into the clutter we’re trying to escape. She reframes gifting season as a chance to make full decisions on what comes into your home: set a compassionate budget, decide who you’re actually buying for, and ask every purchase, “Where will this live—and is it worth the trade-off?” From “hand candy” (fidget toys) to big kit...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Letting Go with Love: Grief, Keepsakes, and Tiny-Home Dreams with Carolyn
Megs talks with her former client and friend, Carolyn Bedingfield, about decluttering later in life, moving through grief, and building self-trust one choice at a time. Carolyn shares how she emptied a decades-old storage unit, honored her late husband without keeping everything, and transformed a small apartment into a bright sanctuary filled with plants, art, and intentional memories like glowing uranium glass. They unpack common barriers such as all-or-nothing thinking, sentimental guilt, ...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Make a Full Decision: The ADHD Cure for Clutter and Overwhelm
In this solo episode, Megs dives into one of the most common habits that keeps ADHDers stuck in clutter and chaos: delayed decisions. From piles of unopened mail to half-finished laundry and unmade choices about what stays or goes, every postponed decision adds up. Megs breaks down her simple, three-step framework for making a full decision—one item at a time—so you can finally create momentum in your home and life. She shares real stories (including a hilarious paperclip moment and her daugh...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
It’s Uncomfortable and It’s Worth It: ADHD Regulation with BFRB Coach Laura Hope
Megs welcomes BFRB and habit coach Laura Hope to talk about what really helps in the messy middle: regulation over restriction. They unpack Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (hair pulling, skin/nail/cheek picking, etc.) as the ADHD brain’s Swiss-army-knife for managing over- or under-stimulation, then reframe “stop the habit” into do this instead (hello, pink-elephant-to-blue-dog). Expect gentle tools you can use today—longer exhales, grounding through the senses, micro-mindfulness, boundary ...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
ADHD, Perfectionism, and Clutter: 8 Things I Wish My Friends and Family Understood
In this episode of Organizing an ADHD Brain, host Megs Crawford shares eight powerful truths about the ADHD brain. From being mislabeled as “lazy” to struggling with perfectionism, overcommitting, and the exhaustion of masking as “organized” at work, Megs continues exploring the “messy middle” of ADHD and organization by breaking down what she wishes others truly understood about living with ADHD. Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself or trying to better understand a loved one, this convers...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Half-A$$ing Is Better Than No-A$$ing: ADHD and the Art of Progress
Motivation fades, life gets chaotic, but the messy middle doesn’t have to stop your progress. Russ Jones is back for the third time, making him the very first three-peat guest on the podcast—and for good reason. As an ADHD coach, Russ knows what it takes to keep moving forward even when you’re stuck in the messy middle. In this episode, Megs and Russ talk about what it really feels like to make a change, why discomfort is part of the process, and how to keep going when motivation disappears. ...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Organizing with ADHD: Finding Your Why and Building New Systems
In this episode of Organizing an ADHD Brain, Megs Crawford kicks off Season 3 with a deeply personal look at “the messy middle” of change. She shares her family’s recent move from Colorado to the East Coast, emphasizing the challenges of living without familiar systems and the lessons learned from navigating discomfort while building a new life. Megs connects her journey to what it means to organize with ADHD. Knowing your “why,” taking one small step at a time, and giving yourself grace are ...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Season 3: Navigating the Messy Middle, Finding Clarity in the Chaos
Welcome to Season 3 of Organizing an ADHD Brain with professional organizer coach Megs Crawford. This season, Megs dives into the “messy middle” of change by sharing real-life stories, strategies, and encouragement to help you navigate the challenges of living with ADHD by giving yourself grace, and discovering your own version of organized living. Join the Organizing an ADHD Brain COMMUNITY waitlist for the FALL: What is the Community? Looking for ADHD-friendly support with decluttering, o...
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3 months ago
5 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
ADHD-Friendly Recycling & Decluttering Guide
Send us a text Support the show by getting the Download for today's episode or the Daily TO-DO list planner on Megs' website here: Organizing an ADHD Brain Shop In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' the host discusses the common theme of letting go and provides guidance on how to declutter household items effectively. Emphasizing the importance of small, manageable actions to bring stability when life feels overwhelming, the episode offers practical tips on disposing of various house...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Why You Can’t Do It All: ADHD, Time Blindness, and Letting Things Go
Send us a text Megs discusses the importance of letting go, prioritizing tasks, and understanding the concept of time blindness. Using relatable analogies like an overloaded internet browser and a cluttered garden, she provides actionable advice to help you declutter both your mind and physical space. Megs emphasizes that by saying no to less important tasks, you can make room for the things that truly matter. She also introduces practical tools like a dopamine menu and offers information abo...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Buying Bins Won’t Solve ADHD Clutter: Here’s What Will
Send us a text Buying Bins Won’t Solve ADHD Clutter: Here’s What Will If you have lots of stuffed animals, Megs always recommends this stuffed animal bean bag ---> Bean Bag Storage <--- Organizing an ADHD Brain Podcast is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In this episode, Megs delves into the pitfalls of impulsively buying organizing containers without a clear plan, particularly for those with ADHD. She sha...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Letting Go with ADHD: Sentimental Items, ‘Just in Case’ Thinking, and Emotional Decluttering
Send us a text Article Referenced in the show: Object Permanence In this heartfelt episode, Megs revisits themes of organizing and decluttering for ADHD brains as she prepares to launch season three. Focusing on the concept of 'letting go,' Megs shares personal stories and emotional challenges involved in decluttering sentimental items. She discusses the struggle of holding onto things for 'just in case' scenarios and emphasizes that letting go is not always easy, but is necessary for creatin...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Regulating an ADHD Brain: Jenna Free on Dysregulation, Disordered Eating, and Finding Balance
Send us a text Get Jenna's Free Guide: https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide Follow Jenna on Instagram HERE: @ADHDwithJENNAFREE Megs welcomes ADHD therapist and coach Jenna Free to discuss dealing with ADHD by regulating and balancing your life. Jenna talks about her own diagnosis and how she uses her experience to help others manage their ADHD. Key points include the importance of understanding dysregulation, how ADHD and disordered eating are connected, and how to live a more present,...
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4 months ago
47 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
From Struggle to Strategy: A Financial Therapist on ADHD, Money, and Rewriting the Narrative
Send us a text Lindsey is a financial therapist, here to help you feel excited about money! (Yes, it's possible!) Money is more than just a math problem; there is always so much more to the equation. Merging behavioral therapy and financial education, Lindsey helps you live your dream life! Instagram: FinancialTherapistLindsay Financial Self Care Blog: https://financialselfcareblog.com/blog/ Financial Self-Care course & Community Waitlist In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' our...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
What Is Executive Function? A Coach’s Insight into ADHD, Focus & Daily Life
Send us a text An executive function and ADHD coach for adults, Kate draws on over a decade of experience as an educator to help clients understand how they think, learn, and get things done. Her approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and infused with curiosity and compassion. She’s also passionate about community building and helping adults give themselves more grace in their struggles. Connect with Kate: SAGE Collective This episode introduces the concept of executive function coaching...
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5 months ago
50 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
Organizing an ADHD Move: Organizing Chaos with Megs
Send us a text Asking "where I would go to look for it if I were trying to find it?" from the brilliant Dana K White's Decluttering at the Speed of Life Megs met the owner of Scanlily at an organizing conference and the owner/inventor & his wife are incredible. Get The QR code APP here In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' our host shares personal experiences and valuable lessons learned during a cross-country move from Colorado to Massachusetts. Reflecting on what went well and ...
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5 months ago
22 minutes

Organizing an ADHD Brain
You know that moment when you walk into a room and your whole body reacts before your brain even has time to make sense of it? That’s what today’s episode is really about, how clutter hits the nervous system first, and how that shapes everything from motivation to avoidance to why that one corner has been haunting you for months. In this episode, I’m sharing the real, lived experience behind regulation, what it is, why it matters, and how it changes the way ADHD women interact with their home...