Organizing an ADHD Brain

Latest Episodes:

10 Ways to Let Go: Debunking Methods and Exploring Strategies for ADHD Sep 23, 2024

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In this episode, Megs, a professional organizer specializing in helping late-diagnosed women with ADHD, explores various decluttering methods tailored for ADHD brains. She shares personal experiences and offers practical advice on how to start small, visualize your ideal space, and make peace with letting go of items that no longer serve you. Megs also discusses the importance of not being too hard on yourself during the decluttering process and emphasizes the value of gifting items forward. Additionally, she provides updates on her coaching program, a motherhood course she's taking, and the benefits of joining her community on Patreon for extra resources and Q&A sessions.
03:52 The Power of Decluttering
04:05 Support and Community
05:48 Personal Journey and Insights
09:09 Decluttering Methodologies
24:19 Visualizing Your Ideal Space
26:15 The Poop Method: A Hilarious Take on Decluttering
27:53 Moving Mindset: Decluttering Like You're Relocating
29:59 Filling Your Cup: Prioritizing What Matters
32:20 Letting Go: Emotional and Practical Tips

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Less is More: How a Capsule Wardrobe Can Reduce ADHD Overwhelm with Tara Sep 16, 2024

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In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs, a professional organizer specializing in helping women with ADHD, discusses the concept of capsule wardrobes with personal stylist Tara. The episode explores how decision fatigue can be reduced by decluttering and organizing one's wardrobe, embracing neurodiversity, and finding confidence through intentional clothing choices. Tara shares insights on creating a capsule wardrobe tailored to individual body shapes, colors, and lifestyles, and the impact this can have on self-esteem and daily life. Listeners are encouraged to see their wardrobe as a space for joy and self-expression rather than as a source of stress.

06:58 Introducing Tara: Personal Stylist and Image Consultant

13:49 The Benefits of a Capsule Wardrobe

27:57 Identifying Closet Gaps

28:55 The Importance of Memory in Organizing

29:26 Building Confidence Through Wardrobe

30:04 Client Success Stories

34:02 The Psychological Impact of Clothing

40:44 Seasonal Wardrobe Adjustments

41:12 Tara's Superpower and Social Media Presence
Contact Tara through her website here
Tara Williams, a certified image consultant and personal stylist, is passionate about helping women look and feel their best. With years of experience in communications and a love for fashion, Tara offers tailored styling solutions that reflect your unique personality and goals.
More on Decision Fatigue
Tara mentioned the term "enclothed cognition", check out this cute video about it here: Enclothed Cognition

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Setting Intensions for ADHD Success: 5 Tips for the Fall School Year Sep 09, 2024

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In this special solo episode, Megs, a professional organizer and ADHD coach, delves into the challenges of executive function for those with ADHD and provides practical advice for managing back-to-school transitions. She offers five actionable tips to create effective routines for mornings, bedtime, and after-school activities, emphasizing the importance of allowing flexibility and self-compassion. With anecdotes from her own family life, Megs encourages listeners to embrace their unique ways of thinking and create routines that work for them. Additionally, she highlights the importance of scheduling quality family time amidst the chaos of daily life. Join Megs on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment to unleash the true potential of living with ADHD.

02:13 Back to School Challenges

04:52 Setting Intentions and Routines

09:10 Practical Tips for a Smooth School Year

20:18 Feeding Kids Dinner Right After School

21:06 Rethinking Bedtime Routines

25:34 Managing Afterschool Activities

31:02 The Importance of Family Time

33:11 Final Thoughts and Tips

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Gamifying Goals and Finding Your Unique Organization Style with Russ of ADHD Big Brother Sep 02, 2024

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In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs delves into her personal ADHD journey, emphasizing the importance of community and self-acceptance. She introduces Russ, the host of 'ADHD Big Brother' podcast, who shares his experiences and insights on ADHD and depression. The duo discusses overcoming challenges, the significance of community support, and practical strategies, like gamification, to manage ADHD effectively. Megs also highlights her coaching program and ways to find personalized support for organizing and decluttering. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their neurodiversity and celebrate their unique strengths.

Russ is so incredible! Check out his Website here: ADHDBigBrother.com
Listen to his Podcast here: ADHD Big Brother
Russ Mentions this book on the podcast: The Happiness Trap
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02:15 Celebrating One Year in Business

02:41 Introducing Russ from ADHD Big Brother

06:31 Russ's ADHD Journey and Podcasting

09:24 Late ADHD Diagnosis and Its Impact

14:02 Mental Health and Vulnerability

22:16 The Importance of Community

27:33 Gamifying Goals with the Goal Digger

28:06 The Million Dollar Card Challenge

30:25 Staying Organized with ADHD

34:41 Personal Systems for Organization

38:30 Embracing ADHD Strengths

41:18 Meditation and Mindfulness

43:32 Future Self Visualization

46:42 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Embracing Incremental Change: Decluttering Strategies for ADHD Aug 26, 2024

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In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs, a professional organizer and coach, discusses practical strategies for late-diagnosed women with ADHD to thrive by embracing their neurodiversity. She highlights the importance of decluttering and celebrating small wins, introduces a 15-minute organizing challenge, and opens up about her journey with ADHD. Megs also offers tips on managing time, setting priorities, and overcoming executive function issues. Tune in for insights on how ADHD can be powerful and learn how to organize your life in small, manageable steps.

More Resources:
Decluttering at the Speed of Life
What Are Your Executive Functions? Untangling EFD & ADHD (additudemag.com)

How to Improve Executive Function Skills in ADHD Adults, Children (additudemag.com)

Be On Time! Get Organized with ADHD Time Management and Routines (additudemag.com)

01:58 Celebrating Small Wins

03:28 Back to School and Time Management

07:03 The Value of Professional Organizers

09:27 Personal Journey with Clutter

17:40 Decluttering and Organizing Strategies

22:41 Understanding Executive Function

27:27 Understanding the Correlation Between Disarray and Organization

27:59 Starting Small: The Key to Getting Organized

29:17 Setting Reminders to Stay on Track

31:13 Decluttering: The First Step to Organization

35:37 Managing Time and Priorities

38:28 The Importance of Small, Incremental Steps

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Parenting Superpowers: Navigating ADHD with Shauna B Aug 19, 2024

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In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs, a professional organizer specializing in late-diagnosed women with ADHD, re-releases one of her first interviews. Megs speaks with Shauna B., a single mom of three and life coach who shares her experiences parenting a son with ADHD. Shauna discusses the challenges and strategies of advocating for her son's educational needs, the importance of viewing ADHD as a superpower, and how she helps him and other moms manage daily life. The episode highlights the value of asking questions, understanding emotional regulation, and using tools like fidget toys to aid focus. Megs also provides actionable takeaways for parents navigating similar journeys.

Connect with Shauna:

Shauna is a single momma of 3, life coach, and medical worker. She is an adventure seeker with hiking, traveling and exploring new places. She loves helping others and believes filling up
ourselves first starts that ripple effect to others, especially our kiddos. If you want to connect more go to www.igniteddecisions.com

Email: Shauna@igniteddecisions.com

Facebook: Shauna with Ignited Decisions | Facebook

Instagram: Shauna with Ignited Decisions (@ignited_decisions) • Instagram photos and videos

Release your inner power podcast on Spotify and Apple:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2SOq8DYLeDXsUHjSJg9iEF?si=99913d2f4dac415e

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/release-your-inner-power-podcast/id1708074919

04:57 Interview with Shauna B: Parenting a Child with ADHD

06:23 Shauna's Journey: Diagnosis and Early Challenges

13:51 Navigating School and Learning Strategies

18:07 Adapting to Online School and Letting Go of Expectations

23:12 Empowering ADHD Children for the Future

24:25 Understanding ADHD Management at Home

25:32 Effective Communication Strategies

28:23 Navigating Emotional Regulation

29:57 Short and Impactful Conversations

31:40 Balancing Family Dynamics

33:10 Embracing Neurodiversity

35:56 Supporting Hyper-Focus and Fidgeting

38:47 Empowering Parents and Kids

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5 Reasons to Accept and Understand Your ADHD Aug 12, 2024

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In this episode, Megs, a professional organizer and coach specializing in ADHD, discusses the importance of seeking an ADHD diagnosis for improved self-acceptance and understanding. Megs shares personal experiences and practical strategies for managing ADHD, emphasizing the power of acknowledging one's neurodiversity. Key topics include the benefits of diagnosis, handling big emotions, harnessing hyper-focus, navigating a neurotypical world, and recognizing that having ADHD does not mean you're broken. The episode also touches on self-care routines, the importance of support systems, and the beauty of embracing one's unique brain.
02:41 Understanding ADHD and Executive Function
04:13 Exploring Alternative Remedies and Medicine
05:46 Managing Emotions and Rage Cleaning
10:01 The Power of Hyperfocus
24:18 Understanding Hyperfocus
25:33 Balancing Priorities and Hyperfocus
27:24 Impulsivity and Decision Making
30:12 Navigating a Neurotypical World
34:05 Embracing Your ADHD Brain
36:58 Practical Tips for ADHD Management
41:30 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Neurodivergent Powerhouse: Mary Beth shares her journey with ADHD & Autism Aug 05, 2024

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In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs is joined by her friend Mary Beth, a podcast host of 'The Fierce Framework,' to discuss their experiences with ADHD and autism. They explore the challenges and strategies of living with ADHD, such as using digital reminders, accepting self-diagnoses, the importance of asking for help, and embracing neurodiversity. Both women share personal stories and offer practical advice on navigating life with ADHD while highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and leveraging strengths.
MaryBeth is a self-diagnosed AuDHDer who loves French fries and the beach. She is a confidence coach who is passionate about helping women break out of the box society says they're supposed to fit into and start living a life that lights them up. Her goal is to help women become fierce through messy action, baby steps, and cultivating confidence.
PODCAST
www.instagram.com/thefierceframework

https://www.tiktok.com/@thefierceframework

05:24 Mary Beth's ADHD Journey
08:07 Self-Diagnosis and Tools for Organization
17:48 Balancing Work and ADHD
21:54 Exploring Autism and ADHD Overlap
27:59 Connecting with the Community
28:09 Fan Mail and Book Recommendations
29:03 The Power of Reading
29:57 Interview with Mary Beth: Self-Acceptance and ADHD
31:19 Understanding Autism and Social Cues
34:11 Navigating Communication Challenges
41:58 Embracing ADHD Superpowers
44:34 Advice for Living with ADHD and Autism

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Unfiltered: Peter Shankman on Thriving with ADHD Jul 30, 2024

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In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain,' host Megs interviews Peter Shankman, a renowned author and public speaker, who shares his experiences and strategies for thriving with ADHD. This episode is a re-release from an earlier interview in the year with new takeaways and new edits. Peter discusses the importance of self-awareness, structuring one's environment, and the challenges of moderation. The conversation also touches on the significance of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace and personal life. Listeners will find valuable advice on organizing their lives effectively and the benefits of understanding and celebrating one's unique brain. The episode includes personal anecdotes, practical tips, and a call to stop caring about others' opinions and focus on self-improvement.

Buy the Books:
Faster Than Normal
The Boy with the Faster Brain
Peter Shankman is a top keynote speaker in marketing, social media, customer service, and neurodiversity in the workplace. The New York Times has called Peter Shankman “a rock star who knows everything about social media and then some.” He is a 6x best-selling author, entrepreneur, and corporate in-person and virtual keynote speaker, focusing on neurodiversity in the workplace and customer experience. With three startup launches and exits under his belt, Peter is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about the customer experience, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and the new Neurodiverse Economy.
Contact Peter: www.Shankman.com

03:39 ADHD and Personal Growth

06:30 Back-to-School Tips and Podcast Support

09:22 Interview with Peter Shankman

18:44 Parenting and Personal Reflections

21:58 Neurodiversity in the Workplace

23:28 Creating Neuro-Inclusive Workplaces

25:04 Global Corporate Initiatives

25:28 Supporting Neurodiverse Employees

27:33 Embracing Individual Work Styles

28:10 The Importance of Self-Acceptance

31:50 ADHD in High-Pressure Situations

36:12 Advice for ADHD Individuals

37:31 Key Takeaways and Reflections

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Less Busy, More Bliss: Prioritize Your Schedule with ADHD (Part 2) Jul 22, 2024

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In this episode of 'Organizing an ADHD Brain', host Megs explores how to manage and prioritize daily tasks despite having ADHD. Megs shares her personal strategies and experiences, focusing on setting reminders, establishing top priorities, and using tools like Google Calendar for effective time management. She also emphasizes the importance of gratitude and self-compassion, encouraging listeners to recognize their achievements and not be overly critical of themselves. This episode includes practical tips for breaking down tasks into manageable parts, time-blocking, and the benefits of setting reminders instead of trying to remember everything.

04:06 The Importance of Gratitude

05:45 Balancing Life and Work

07:45 Effective Scheduling Tips

13:16 Using Tools to Stay Organized

17:28 Time Blocking and Prioritization

20:38 Building the Honeysuckle Fence

21:28 Breaking Down Tasks into Manageable Steps

23:11 Efficient Planning and Admin Time

23:53 Managing ADHD and Daily Transitions

24:35 Structuring Your Week for Productivity

27:12 Long-Term Goals and Daily Actions

29:11 Decluttering and Small Daily Changes