318 The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It)
318 The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It)
I Have ADHD Podcast
48 minutes
Hosted by Kristen Carder
Sponsored by Cozy Earth

Episode Description

<p>Struggling to get organized? You’re not broken — you’re just an ADHDer with a real, overwhelmed brain.</p><p>In this episode, we’re ditching the shame spiral and unpacking <em>why</em> staying organized is so hard for ADHDers… and what actually helps. Spoiler alert: It’s NOT more bins.</p><p>If your home feels like a disaster zone, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about:</p><ol><li>Why executive dysfunction—not laziness—is the real culprit</li><li>How emotional regulation (not time management) is the secret key to organizing</li><li>The connection between trauma and clutter</li><li>What Marie Kondo got right… and what she totally missed</li><li>The ADHD-friendly 3-pile system that actually works</li><li>How to help your kids without losing your mind</li><li>Why decision fatigue is derailing your decluttering</li><li>And how to redefine “organized enough” for your actual life</li></ol><p>This episode is packed with practical strategies, permission slips, and empowering reminders that your messy house is not a moral failing.</p><p>Listen now, take what resonates, and leave the guilt behind.</p><p>Watch this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast">YouTube</a></p><p>Want help with your ADHD? Join <a href="https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link">FOCUSED</a>!</p><p>Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343</p><p>Hang out with Kristen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1">TikTok</a></p><p><a href="https://cozyearth.com/">Cozy Earth</a></p>