If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly messing up — forgetting things, zoning out, missing steps, or just trying to keep your head above water — you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve wondered if you have ADHD… or maybe you’re just chronically overwhelmed and tired of feeling like you’re failing at “being an adult.”

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ari Tuckman — psychologist, speaker, and leading expert on adult ADHD — to talk about what it really means to be productive when your brain works differently.

We dive deep into how ADHD affects not just your focus, but your self-esteem, your past experiences, and your ability to trust yourself. Ari shares science-backed, shame-free strategies from his new book The ADHD Productivity Manual — and gives us permission to stop striving for perfection and start creating a life that works for us.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, suspect you might have ADHD, or just want to finally feel a little less behind all the time… this episode is packed with validation, laughter, and practical advice that will leave you feeling seen and supported.

✨ We chat about:

• How ADHD shows up in adults (and why so many go undiagnosed)
• Why your messy past doesn’t mean you’re broken — or doomed
• The powerful link between clutter, distraction, and overwhelm
• Medication myths (and why it’s just one helpful tool, not a cure-all)
• Small shifts that make a big difference in productivity and self-worth
• The importance of compassion — for yourself and others

🧠 Learn more from Dr. Tuckman: → Website: https://adultadhdbook.com → New book: The ADHD Productivity Manual — available everywhere books are sold

👇 What’s one ADHD-friendly strategy that works for you? Let us know in the comments!

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If you're exhausted from trying to do it all — keeping the house clean, showing up for everyone, working, and staying “on” — you're not alone. Maybe you're craving peace, space, or just one quiet moment to breathe… but you don’t know where to start.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly inspiring Courtney Carver — bestselling author of Soulful Simplicity and Gentle — who completely transformed her life after a diagnosis of MS forced her to slow down, simplify, and let go of what wasn’t serving her.

We dive into what it really means to declutter—not just your home, but your calendar, your mind, your expectations, and your heart. Courtney shares how she found more health, creativity, love, and presence by doing LESS… and how you can too.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in commitments, noise, or stuff—and you just want to feel like yourself again—this episode is for you.

✨ We chat about:

• How to simplify when you're completely overwhelmed
• Why your self-worth is not measured by how much you do
• Creating boundaries with your time, energy, and emotions
• The power of starting small — and starting gently
• The life-changing magic of Project 333
• Simple, soulful shifts that will help you breathe again

🌿 Connect with Courtney: → Website: https://bemorewithless.com → Instagram: @bemorewithless → Grab her new book Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want — available everywhere books are sold!

👇 What’s one thing you’re ready to let go of—physically or emotionally? Drop it in the comments. Let’s release it together.

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Have you ever torn your house apart looking for something that was exactly where it should have been? Or spent hours tidying, only to find the mess returned overnight? You’re not alone—and you’re not a failure.

In this episode, I dive deep into the powerful science behind clutter and how it impacts your brain, your stress levels, and even your physical health. Discover how decluttering isn’t just about a Pinterest-perfect home—it’s about rewiring your brain for clarity, calm, and joy.

You’ll learn:

• Why clutter overwhelms your brain and saps your energy
• How a tidy space can boost your focus, creativity, and sleep
• Simple, science-backed tricks to master motivation and beat decision fatigue
• How minimalism might be the mental freedom you’ve been craving

So grab a trash bag, hit play, and let’s declutter together—because your sanity is worth it.

Show Notes & Links:

Join the Take Your House Back Course (on sale now!) https://www.takeyourhouseback.com/courses/take-your-house-back?ref=5bbd37

All Day Declutter Event – May 3rd Be part of a community declutter day with real-time coaching and support from Cas, Dana, and Dawn.

Studies & Research Mentioned:

1. Visual Clutter Affects Brain Function McMains & Kastner – Princeton Neuroscience Institute https://www.princeton.edu/news/2011/01/13/too-much-information-study-shows-overload-affects-brain-function
2. Desk Clutter & Productivity Same Princeton lab study – desk simulation showed 20% faster performance in tidy spaces (See link above)
3. Clutter and Chronic Procrastination Joseph Ferrari’s work on clutter and avoidance behavior https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph-Ferrari
4. Cortisol Levels in Cluttered Homes UCLA “No Place Like Home” study (Saxbe & Repetti, 2010) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20384438/
5. 15-Minute Tidy-Up and Anxiety Reduction Study by Our Mental Health (Nov 2024) https://www.ourmentalhealth.org
6. Clean Desks Boost Accuracy & Creativity Colton Moulton (2015) – anecdotal reference, source not available
7. Implementation Intentions Increase Follow-Through Gollwitzer & Sheeran (2006) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0065260106380050

Tools and Methods Mentioned:

• 20/20 Rule – The Minimalists https://www.theminimalists.com/clutter/
• Pomodoro (20/10 Timer Method) https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique
• Temptation Bundling – Katy Milkman https://behavioralscientist.org/how-to-make-temptation-work-for-you/

Tag me on social media (@clutterbug_me) and share your wins! Your progress might just inspire someone else to start closing the clutter tabs in their brain too.

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