Living with ADHD often means navigating a maze of emotions, overwhelm, and thoughts that bounce from one room to another like forgotten keys. In this episode, Michelle and Megan explore the realities of household chaos, home organization, and why "progress, not perfection" might just be the motto we all need.

A hilarious story about Megan leaving her keys in the door kicks off a conversation about structure, spontaneity, and the small wins that keep us going. With tips inspired by Lisa Woodruff’s ADHD organizing strategies and their own lived experiences, the sisters offer up equal parts laughter and insight for anyone who's ever struggled to keep track of both stuff and sanity.

Favorite line from the episode: “I left my keys… in the door. All night. Just hangin’ out there like an open invitation!”

00:00 welcome
01:33 ADHD and the lost key saga
05:42 Lisa Woodruff’s organizing principles
09:19 Megan’s journey with routines
12:00 planner guilt and brain rebellion
16:08 when plans don’t match reality
19:44 celebrating progress over perfection
23:00 parting wisdom and laughs
Text your most scatterbrained friend and tell them they’re not alone.

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adhd, executive function, home organization, overwhelm, emotions, routines, structure, neurodivergent, adhd women