Stress Less: Home Organization for Moms with ADHD

In this episode of the Stress Less Podcast, I discuss my personal experiences of managing finances while living with ADHD. Starting from a memorable conversation in 2013, I walk you through the significant challenges ADHD can bring to financial management, such as impulsivity, difficulty with long-term planning, and task paralysis. I share insights on the 'ADHD tax' and explore how to recognize an...

Are you ready to tackle the clutter in your home with clarity and confidence? In this episode, I’m sharing a critical step that often gets overlooked before you are able to start decluttering. Together, we’ll reflect on what you truly want each space in your home to feel like and how it should function for your family. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE GET THE DECIDE GUIDE HERE FREE RESOURCES 60 Sec...

This week, I want to share a little holiday encouragement for you: progress doesn’t have to be perfect to make a big difference. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your decluttering journey because you want to do it “the right way” or because you’re waiting for the perfect moment, you’re not alone. This episode will help you shift your focus from perfection to progress so you can start creating a home t...

This episode is packed with tips to help you create a meaningful, thoughtful, and simplified holiday season without the guilt. Whether you’re navigating tight budgets, looking to streamline your gifting process, or just hoping to bring more joy and less chaos to your holidays, this one’s for you! Let’s make this holiday season one where you feel confident, intentional, and joyful in your gift-givi...

Hey there, friends! If you’ve ever felt like your brain is on overdrive from the constant noise, visual clutter, and demands of daily life, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Stress Less Podcast , we’re diving into a topic that hits home for so many moms—especially those navigating life with ADHD: overstimulation . I’m sharing how overstimulation shows up in my life—both in the classroom and...

With the holidays around the corner, it’s the perfect time to create a little “white space” by decluttering your kids' toys before the season of new gifts and celebrations arrives. In this episode, I share the benefits of a pre-holiday toy declutter—from reducing over-stimulation to promoting independent play—and why it’s a game-changer for both kids and parents. We’ll dive into the impact a clutt...

Is your phone constantly maxed out with photos and videos? In this episode, I’m sharing my step-by-step-by-step-by-step process to get your digital photo clutter under control! From managing iPhone storage and backing up with Google Photos, to converting HEIC files and organizing everything chronologically, I’m filling you in on all the details - Just please learn from my mistakes in the realm of...

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Essentialism by Greg McKeown, sharing four more key takeaways to help you declutter your life and focus on what truly matters. From learning how to spend your limited discipline wisely to asking the powerful question, “If I didn’t already own this, how much would I pay for it?”—this episode is packed with insights to help you streamline your routines...

In this episode of the Stress Less Podcast, I am sharing why I just might have a crush on Greg McKeown - the author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Learn four key takeaways to help declutter your home, manage ADHD, and make intentional choices to simplify your life. From tackling the right problem first to mastering the art of saying no, these insights will help you focus on what...

Ever find yourself packing away Easter bunnies in June? I sure did, and that's when I realized seasonal decorating just wasn't for me. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of trying to keep up with every holiday and season, only to find it more stressful than joyful. From living in a tiny house with limited storage to my impulsive shopping habits, it was a recipe for chaos. Eventually,...

Don't worry - You don't need to get your eyes checked. The title actually does say that I Lost my family's important documents. I'm talking like our Social Security Cards, Passports, and even the spare key to my vehicle. Listen in to hear how this professional home organizer handled a borderline identity crisis. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DYMO LABEL MAKER Think of this one as old faithful. Th...

An exclusive look where I'm sharing how you can transform your home using the principles taught in Play Spaces That Work - A Toy Organization Audio Course for Busy Moms. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ACCESS PLAY SPACES THAT WORK HERE FREE RESOURCES Play Space Cheat Sheet: Quick Wins to Clear the Toy Clutter Sanity Savers for Every Home - Megan's MUST HAVES CONNECT WITH ME For in person home orga...

I've been thinking a lot about what it takes for me to feel like I am able to serve my in-home organizing clients well. A specific phrase kept resonating with me. In this episode, I'm sharing the three words that will guide you on your unique path to home and family organization. I'm even sharing two personal stories from recent experiences where I was able to apply this phrase and improve my fami...

The way our brains are designed are truly made to organize and categorize all the things. But there is one thing that our kids' developing brains might not have yet that's getting in the way of them learning how to clean up their toys. Click play to find out how you can apply this research in your home. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Watch The Brain Video Here FREE RESOURCES Play Space Cheat Shee...

Let this episode be your little Mid-Summer-PSA. We all know our summer slips away way too quickly after the 4th of July. And I know you all had summer projects on your to do list. This episode is sharing all about how you can get started on a project - when you don't know where to start. It's overwhelming. I know. But this episode is full of ways to inspire some motivation so you can feel accompli...

Consumerism significantly impacts our personal lives by contributing to household clutter. We are bombarded by advertising and social pressure every day, you may even purchase more than you need, which leads to over-accumulation of possessions. Managing a cluttered home requires significant time and energy, detracting from more fulfilling activities and straining personal relationships. Tune in to...

Hello, June! So Happy to see you! In this episode I'm talking about what you can do in your home to make the transition from school year routines to summer time rhythms more smooth. Starting with the inside - high traffic areas - like your closets, kitchens, and entry ways and then heading outside where we are going to talk about how to make running off to sports, swimming, and outside play time a...

Decluttering is more than a trend; it can become a mindset shift that can transform your home and life. In this episode, I'm explaining two core principles: evaluating your current belongings and making intentional choices about what you allow into your space in the future. By regularly assessing what you own and making thoughtful choices about new purchases or gifts, you can create and maintain a...

This episode has a smorgasbord of home and family organization tips. Today I'm sharing how my saving my sanity while my son goes to soccer. I'm telling you about how I just can't help myself when it comes to making new closet arrangements in my house. Requested by our Instagram community: small pantry organization tips. PLUS find out how you can work with me for in-person home organizing sessions....

In this conversation, my friend, Paige Hohertz, and I talk about all things farm wife, farm mommin', building up our kids' independence, and what she has going on her fun little account @hohertz.homemade on Instagram. Be warned: there's bouts of loud laughter in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Simple Purposeful 52 Week Meal Planner by Erin Port @simplepurposefulliving Toddler Squeez...

In this podcast episode, you'll hear quick farm wife gripe about highway driving,  Then, I tell you about my most recent passion project that is aesthetically pleasing and improves the function and use of our garage. To help you tackle organizing your kitchen, I'm talking about four steps to optimize kitchen function, including categorizing, creating zones, making the most use out of your cup...

As requested by the Stress Less Instagram community, I'm sharing how to declutter your kitchen. After a kitchen island Farm Wife Gripe, I'm asking you all the questions that will help you decide what to keep and what to toss. From silverware to small appliances, we will be evaluating what you have an why you have it in your kitchen. Plus, I share my personal approach to discarding old food and I'm...

After ten years of living on the farm, I am sharing about three unique challenges of rural living that women face. Feelings of isolation, unpredictability, and seasonal routine adjustments are not always easy to handle. But what's possible if you are able to identify and anticipate hard seasons? What could you prepare for yourself? Who could you reach out to?  Speaking of unpredictability, I...

In this episode, I’m sharing a four step method for decluttering any space and six ways you can combat the dirt entering your home.  Listen about how we can challenge a societal expectation to never throw things away. Lastly, you can hear how to troubleshoot living with someone who is a saver if you’re a thrower - without nagging anyone! FREE RESOURCE 4 Simple Steps to Declutter Any Space TOY...

In this episode, I'm diving into the strategic placement of garbage cans around your home for maximum efficiency.  I'm sharing about overhead garage shelving and how they can offer a solution for organizing seasonal items and decluttering the garage space. Then, I'm revealing  how I created a transformative laundry routine, inspired by insights from The Lazy Genius Podcast and Dana K. Wh...