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 to count. This episode is about trusting your pace, finding small wins, and believing that the tiny steps you take today are proof that you can do hard things.Recommended Listening: Financial Self-Care Podcast with Financial Therapist, Lindsey - The Messy Middle of Getting Out of Debt with Organizing an ADHD Brain CEO, Megs CrawfordKey Chapters0:00 - Introduction to the Goals and Personal Journey2:19 - The Complexity of Goal Setting for ADHD7:51 - Building Trust Through Small Actions11:46 - Reframing Goals and Realistic Expectations16:40 - Beliefs and Progress in Goal Achievement21:45 - Setting SMART Goals for the Holiday SeasonWhat are SMART goals? They are Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based. Focus on what you are doing and by when to create accountability. Is Coaching a good fit for you? Book a call with Megs to find out> Book a Call Learn more about the Community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com (Join the waitlist for 2026) Looking for ADHD-friendly support with decluttering, organizing, or just making life feel a little less chaotic? The new Ways To Connect page is your go-to hub for real-life tools, gentle guidance, and ways to connect—free and paid, no pressure. *In some shows, there are items offered for free on my website. As of this recording, the only download available is the Dopamine Menu, You can download the dopamine menu here: FREE Dopamine Menu Download I even send you a video on how to complete!

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• 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 to count. This episode is about trusting your pace, finding small wins, and believing that the tiny steps you take today are proof that you can do hard things.Recommended Listening:Financial Self-Care Podcast with Financial Therapist, Lindsey - The Messy Middle of Getting Out of Debt with Organizing an ADHD Brain CEO, Megs CrawfordKey Chapters0:00 - Introduction to the Goals and Personal Journey2:23 - The Complexity of Goal Setting for ADHD8:01 - Building Trust Through Small Actions11:56 - Reframing Goals and Realistic Expectations16:50 - Beliefs and Progress in Goal Achievement21:56 - Setting SMART Goals for the Holiday SeasonWhat are SMART goals? They are Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based. Focus on what you are doing and by when to create accountability. Is Coaching a good fit for you? Book a call with Megs to find out> Book a Call Learn more about the Community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com (Join the waitlist for 2026) Looking for ADHD-friendly support with decluttering, organizing, or just making life feel a little less chaotic? The new Ways To Connect page is your go-to hub for real-life tools, gentle guidance, and ways to connect—free and paid, no pressure. *In some shows, there are items offered for free on my website. As of this recording, the only download available is the Dopamine Menu, You can download the dopamine menu here: FREE Dopamine Menu Download I even send you a video on how to complete!

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• 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 kitchen gadgets, Megs offers grounded questions that reduce decision fatigue, protect your peace, and align spending with your real goals. It’s not about perfection; it’s about one clear choice at a time—so January you can breathe again.Key Chapters00:00 Navigating Holiday Clutter and Consumerism02:49 Making Full Decisions on Holiday Purchases05:41 Understanding the Emotional Impact of Buying08:28 Setting Budgets and Creating Lists11:39 Evaluating Space for New Items14:12 The Importance of Asking for What You Want17:06 The Cycle of Consumption and Clutter19:52 Finding Clarity in Financial Goals22:35 Embracing the Journey of Change24:33 Taking Action and Building Community26:54 The Power of Small Decisions Is Coaching a good fit for you? Book a call with Megs to find out> Book a Call Learn more about the Community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com (Join the waitlist for 2026) Looking for ADHD-friendly support with decluttering, organizing, or just making life feel a little less chaotic? The new Ways To Connect page is your go-to hub for real-life tools, gentle guidance, and ways to connect—free and paid, no pressure. *In some shows, there are items offered for free on my website. As of this recording, the only download available is the Dopamine Menu, You can download the dopamine menu here: FREE Dopamine Menu Download I even send you a video on how to complete!

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• 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, and notebook overwhelm, then offer gentle ADHD-friendly steps that actually stick. Expect practical ideas like labeling what matters, scanning photos, giving every item a clear home, and asking for help so you can make peace with the past and create a future that truly fits.Timestamps3:02 - The Journey of Decluttering 6:23 - Navigating Grief and Loss8:23 - Health Challenges and Resilience11:49 - The Connection Between Stuff and Emotions15:26 - Managing Plants and Overwhelm18:19 - Organization Strategies for Clarity20:57 - Organizing Thoughts and Notebooks22:39 - Creating Effective Reminders24:16 - Life Changes and Clutter Management26:18 - Emotional Attachment to Possessions28:13 - Letting Go and The Process of Organizing29:50 - Empowerment in Decision Making33:11 - Generational Perspective on Possessions35:01 - The Ongoing Process of Life and Organization36:32 - Conclusion with Megs Is Coaching a good fit for you? Book a call with Megs to find out> Book a Call Learn more about the Community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com (Join the waitlist for 2026) Looking for ADHD-friendly support with decluttering, organizing, or just making life feel a little less chaotic? The new Ways To Connect page is your go-to hub for real-life tools, gentle guidance, and ways to connect—free and paid, no pressure. *In some shows, there are items offered for free on my website. As of this recording, the only download available is the Dopamine Menu, You can download the dopamine menu here: FREE Dopamine Menu Download I even send you a video on how to complete!

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• 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 daughter’s brilliant insight on ADHD motivation) to remind you that progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about trusting yourself again, choosing action over avoidance, and learning to get comfortable in the discomfort of change.Key Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Delayed Decisions02:22 - Understanding Delayed Decision Syndrome05:05 - The Process of Making Full Decisions07:28 - Practical Steps for Decision Making9:52 - Letting Go and Moving Forward12:18 - Building Trust with Yourself14:47 - Learning from Mistakes16:16 - The Importance of Community Support19:03 - Conclusion and Call to Action Is Coaching a good fit for you? Book a call with Megs to find out> Book a Call Learn more about the Community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com (Join the waitlist for 2026) Looking for ADHD-friendly support with decluttering, organizing, or just making life feel a little less chaotic? The new Ways To Connect page is your go-to hub for real-life tools, gentle guidance, and ways to connect—free and paid, no pressure. *In some shows, there are items offered for free on my website. As of this recording, the only download available is the Dopamine Menu, You can download the dopamine menu here: FREE Dopamine Menu Download I even send you a video on how to complete!

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