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Today on Learn to Thrive with ADHD, I'm bringing you a conversation that's going to revolutionize how you think about decluttering. I'm sitting down with Dana K. White, author and creator of "A Slob Comes Clean," who gets it – she really gets it. 

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by traditional organizing advice or found yourself with a bigger mess after trying to declutter, this episode is for you. Dana shares her ADHD-friendly "no-mess" method that actually works with our brains, not against them. We dive deep into why the usual decluttering advice fails us and explore practical strategies that you can start using today, even if you only have five minutes.

What You'll Learn:

• A decluttering method that won't leave you more overwhelmed than when you started
• Why "pull everything out" doesn't work for ADHD brains
• The Container Concept (this changed my perspective completely!)
• How to make decluttering decisions without emotional drainage
• Real talk about the "one-in-one-out" rule and why it might not click at first
• Practical solutions for handling donations (especially if you live in a small town)
• The truth about time management and daily tasks
• Managing idea clutter (fellow entrepreneurs, this one's for you!)

Find Dana:

• Website: aslobcomesclean.com
• YouTube: Dana K. White
• Podcast: A Slob Comes Clean

Dana's Books:

• "How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind"
• "Decluttering at the Speed of Life"
• "Organizing for the Rest of Us"

Game-Changing Takeaways:

1. Progress > Perfection: Every 5-minute decluttering session counts
2. The Container Concept: Let the space be the bad guy
3. Two crucial questions for decluttering: 
   • "Where would I look for this first?"
   • "Would it ever occur to me that I had this?"

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• Website: learntothrivewithadhd.com
• Instagram: @learntothrivewithadhd
• Book a discovery call: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/book-a-call/

Remember, thriving with ADHD is possible – sometimes we just need the right strategies and support. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share with someone who might need to hear this!

Next Steps: Need support implementing these strategies? I work with ADHD professionals and entrepreneurs to create systems that actually stick. Book a discovery call to learn more about how we can work together!

#ADHDcoach #ADHDcoaching #AdultADHD #ADHDhelp #SelfAcceptance #Community #RestAndRecovery #PersonalGrowth

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🎯 Balancing Authenticity and Professional Success with ADHD: Featuring Nea Clark

In this insightful episode, we welcome Nea Clark, a psychotherapist, ADHD coach, and author who brings both professional expertise and personal experience with ADHD. Together, we explore the delicate balance of managing sensory needs, masking, and finding authentic success in our professional lives.

📌 What You'll Learn:

• Understanding the four distinct types of attention challenges
• How to navigate and honor your unique sensory needs
• Practical time management strategies that embrace your natural rhythms
• The truth about masking and finding your authentic self
• Ways to thrive as an ADHD entrepreneur
• Moving from black-and-white thinking to the empowering "gray space"
• Simple routines that can transform daily challenges

🗣️ Featured Quote: "We don't need to be perfect. If we are good enough, then it's just alright." – Nea Clark

👤 About Our Guest: Nea Clark is a UK-based psychotherapist, ADHD coach, and supervisor who combines her professional expertise with personal ADHD experience. She's the author of "Travel to the ADHD Mind," which provides a comprehensive 12-step treatment plan integrating both psychological and neurological approaches. With her combined-type ADHD, Nea brings a unique understanding to her work with clients and fellow professionals.

🔗 Useful Resources Mentioned:

• "Travel to the ADHD Mind" book on Amazon
• Nea's website: neaclark.com
• Sensory economy chart for managing stimulation
• Time management strategies for ADHD professionals
• Treatment Pyramid for ADHD support

💡 Remember: Being both organized AND messy is part of the human experience. Success with ADHD isn't about perfection—it's about finding your unique balance and embracing your authentic self.

#adhdcoach #adhdcoaching #adultadhd #adultadd #adhdhelp #sensoryprocessing #adhdentrepreneur #timemanagement #executivefunctioning #adhdbrain

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🌟 Rest, Community, and Living Your Best ADHD Life: Featuring Yani Oragami

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Yani Oragami, a former college athlete who shares his journey of transforming ADHD from a perceived challenge into a powerful accelerator for personal growth. Together, we explore the importance of acceptance, rest, and building community while creating an intentionally shaped life that works for the ADHD brain.

📌 What You'll Learn:

• How to transform self-judgment into self-acceptance
• The critical role of rest and nourishment in managing ADHD
• Ways to build meaningful community connections
• The power of intentionally shaping your life
• Three daily practices for ADHD success: fun, self-care, and giving back
• Strategies for healing and personal growth
• How to embrace your authentic self

🗣️ Featured Quote: "You have to rest. You have to take a pause and just breathe... Usually you're already running on empty from all of the things that you're running to fix." – Yani Oragami

👤 About Our Guest: Yani Oragami is the host of the Light Supervision podcast, dedicated to supporting those with neurodivergent experiences. Drawing from his background as a college athlete and his personal journey with ADHD, Yani brings a unique perspective on transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. His approach combines practical strategies with deep compassion for the ADHD experience.

🔗 Useful Resources Mentioned:

• Light Supervision Podcast on Spotify
• Daily practices for ADHD management
• Strategies for rest and recovery
• Community building approaches
• The importance of proper nourishment

💡 Remember: Living with ADHD isn't about forcing yourself to fit into others' expectations—it's about accepting yourself, taking care of your needs, and intentionally shaping the life you want to live.

#ADHDcoach #ADHDcoaching #AdultADHD #ADHDhelp #SelfAcceptance #Community #RestAndRecovery #PersonalGrowth

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🎮 Managing Multiple Passions and Technology with ADHD: Featuring Joshua Archer

In this engaging episode, we are joined by Joshua Archer, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and educator who shares his journey of late ADHD diagnosis and navigating life in our digital age. Together, we explore how to manage multiple interests, find focus in a tech-saturated world, and create sustainable systems that work for the ADHD brain.

📌 What You'll Learn:
- How to manage the constant flow of "idea popcorn" in your mind
- Strategies for building trust with yourself through effective planning
- The impact of technology on the ADHD brain and how to find balance
- Ways to embrace multiple interests without burning out
- The role of role-playing games in developing social skills
- Tips for finding peace in our increasingly digital world
- How to determine "what's enough" in your life

🗣️ Featured Quote:
"You have to take your life in terms of what you can accomplish and not in terms of what you're not accomplishing." – Joshua Archer

👤 About Our Guest:
Joshua Archer is the founder of The Game Academy, a nonprofit organization using tabletop role-playing games for education and personal development. With a background in software engineering and web design, Joshua brings a unique perspective on managing ADHD in our technology-driven world. After receiving his own late ADHD diagnosis, he has become passionate about helping others understand and embrace their neurodivergent traits.

🔗 Useful Resources Mentioned:
- The Game Academy: thegameacademy.org
- Joshua's Substack: Among Monday Publishers
- Planning strategies for the ADHD brain
- Tools for managing digital distractions

💡 Remember:
Managing ADHD in our modern world isn't about eliminating technology or limiting your interests—it's about finding sustainable ways to embrace both while maintaining your peace of mind.

#ADHDcoach #ADHDcoaching #AdultADHD #ADHDhelp #Technology #DigitalWellness #LateADHDdiagnosis #MultipleInterests #PersonalGrowth


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🧠 Organize Your Life: ADHD-Friendly Systems That Actually Work

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Paul, author of Order from Chaos and creator of the ADHD Homestead blog. Jaclyn shares her proven methods for staying organized, managing overwhelm, and creating systems tailored to ADHD brains. Whether you're navigating home life, work, or personal projects, her insights will help you simplify and thrive.

📌 What You'll Learn:

• How to design ADHD-friendly organizational systems 📋
• Strategies to reduce decision fatigue and boost focus 🧠
• The role of self-compassion in overcoming ADHD challenges ❤️
• Tools and apps Jaclyn swears by for staying on track 🛠️
• Why “good enough” is often better than perfect 🌟

🗣️ Featured Quote:
“We don’t need perfect systems; we need systems that work for us.” – Jaclyn Paul

👤 About Our Guest:
Jaclyn Paul is an author, writer, and speaker dedicated to helping adults with ADHD embrace self-acceptance and create systems for success. Through her book, Order from Chaos, and her blog, the ADHD Homestead, Jaclyn offers relatable, actionable advice for tackling life's challenges.

🔗 Useful Resources Mentioned:

• Order from Chaos: jaclynpaul.com
• Blog: adhdhomestead.net
• Fiction & Writing: lenageorgeauthor.com
• Support Jaclyn: patreon.com/ADHDhomestead
• Jaclyn’s App: dothething.app

💡 Remember: Thriving with ADHD is about creating systems that work for you, not against you.

#ADHDorganization #AdultADHD #OrderFromChaos #ADHDtips #Neurodiversity #PersonalGrowth #ADHDstrategies

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🚀 Unlock Your Potential: The Transformative Power of Coaching

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Candy Motzek, a coach for coaches who reveals the incredible impact of coaching on personal and professional growth. From breaking through mental barriers to creating actionable momentum, Candy shares her insights on how coaching can transform your life, especially for ADHD entrepreneurs and professionals.

📌 What You'll Learn:

• The difference between therapy and coaching
• How 20-minute coaching sessions can create massive breakthroughs
• The power of the "momentum journaling" technique
• Why "I don't know" is not an acceptable answer in coaching
• Strategies for building your personal development toolbox
• How to show up for yourself and create real change
• The importance of self-love and personal growth

🗣️ Featured Quote: "Coaching helps us understand who we are and how we can grow and be more aligned with our purpose on this planet." – Candy Motzek

👤 About Our Guest: Candy Motzek is a business coach specializing in helping midlife, ambitious professionals transition into coaching careers. With her podcast "She Coaches, Coaches" and years of experience, she helps individuals overcome mental barriers and achieve their goals.

🔗 Useful Resources Mentioned:

Free Momentum Journaling PDF: candysfree-gift.com
She Coaches, Coaches Podcast
Instagram: @CandyMotzak

💡 Remember: Coaching isn't about fixing something broken – it's about expanding your potential and creating the life you truly want.

#Coaching #PersonalDevelopment #ADHD #MindsetCoaching #SelfImprovement

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💰 Do Both: Build Wealth Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

In this transformative episode, we dive deep with Germaine Foley, a life and money coach who's revolutionizing how we think about personal finance. From overcoming $200,000 in debt to creating a proven method for building wealth while enjoying life, Germaine shares her game-changing strategies for financial freedom.

📌 What You'll Learn:

• How to break the credit card debt cycle
• The revolutionary "3 Bucket System" for money management
• Strategies to stop impulse spending
• Why your money mindset matters more than your income
• How to create financial security without strict budgeting
• The "sleep on it" rule that saves thousands
• Ways to enjoy life while building serious wealth

🗣️ Featured Quote: "You can build wealth and enjoy life at the same time. My motto is: you can do both." – Germaine Foley

👤 About Our Guest: Germaine Foley is a Certified Life and Money Coach who helps women make smart financial choices without sacrificing their lifestyle. After personally overcoming massive debt, she now teaches others how to create financial freedom while still enjoying travel, shopping, and life's pleasures.

🔗 Useful Resources Mentioned:

• Free Wealth Training: germainefoley.com/wealthclass
• The Wealthy Woman's Podcast
• Wealthy Women's Academy Program

💡 Remember: Building wealth isn't about deprivation – it's about making intentional choices that serve your financial goals and your quality of life.

#WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMindset #PersonalFinance #WealthyWoman

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🛠️ Tools and Techniques for Thriving with ADHD: Featuring Tia Jensen  

In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Tia Jensen, a neuro-compassionate coach specializing in helping individuals with ADHD navigate their unique challenges. Together, we explore the powerful tools and techniques that Tia uses to help her clients embrace their ADHD traits and create lives that align with their values and goals. 

📌 What You'll Learn:
- The benefits of meditation for emotional self-regulation 
- What "positive intelligence" is and how it rewires neural pathways 
- Practical applications of walking meditation for ADHD brains 
- The role of curiosity in reframing emotions and breaking negative cycles 
- How to overcome people-pleasing tendencies and build self-worth 
- Why celebrating small wins can transform your mindset 

🗣️ Featured Quote:
"Love is always the answer. It starts with loving yourself first so that your cup can spill over to others." – Tia Jensen 

👤 About Our Guest:
Tia Jensen is a certified ADHD coach and Positive Intelligence practitioner dedicated to empowering neurodivergent individuals. With a compassionate approach, Tia teaches clients how to embrace their unique brains, regulate emotions, and foster self-love through proven strategies and tools. She is passionate about helping people celebrate their wins—big or small—and transform their inner narratives to achieve personal and professional success. 

🔗 Useful Resources Mentioned:
- Website: Coach With Tia
- Focus Forward Newsletter: Sign up for tips, tools, and updates 
- Positive Intelligence Program 

💡 Remember:
Living with ADHD is not about striving for perfection; it’s about finding strategies that work for you and celebrating every step forward. 

#ADHDawareness #EmotionalRegulation #SelfLove #PositiveIntelligence #MindsetMatters #CelebrateYourWins 

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🔍 Struggling with ADHD as an adult? Join Mande in this coaching session with Evan Whitehead, who shares his powerful journey of receiving an adult ADHD diagnosis and navigating professional life while managing multiple diagnoses.

📌 What You'll Learn:
- The experience of discovering ADHD in adulthood despite being in special education professionally
- How high achievement can mask ADHD symptoms throughout life
- Strategies for managing time and transitions as a consultant
- Practical approaches to organizing writing and physical materials
- The importance of tracking time and setting realistic expectations
- Methods for reducing procrastination and maintaining productivity

🗝️ Key Insights:
- Creating designated "homes" for items to reduce clutter and chaos
- Using time tracking to combat false perceptions of task duration
- The value of implementing daily closing routines
- Breaking down writing tasks into manageable chunks
- The concept of "B-minus work" for managing perfectionism

🛠️ Practical Tools Discussed:
Visual timers for task management
Digital organization systems (Trello, Notion)
Calendar blocking techniques
Transition planning strategies
Note-taking and idea capture methods

🎯 Action Steps:

• Track actual time spent on tasks versus estimated time
• Create designated homes for frequently used items
• Implement a daily closing routine
• Set specific writing times with clear start/stop boundaries
• Use the 5-minute rule to overcome procrastination

🔗 Connect with Mande:
* Website: https://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/
* Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learntothrivewithadhd/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntothrivewithadhd/

#ADHD #AdultADHD #ExecutiveFunctioning #TimeManagement #Productivity #ADHDCoaching #Organization #MentalHealth 

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🏢 ADHD, Property Management & Professional Anxiety: Finding Balance with RJ Isaac

In this insightful episode, we connect with RJ Isaac, a property manager navigating ADHD while managing client relationships across the United States. Through our coaching conversation, RJ shares his candid experiences with rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), face blindness, and the challenges of maintaining professional confidence while parenting children with autism.

📌 What You'll Learn:
* Understanding and managing rejection sensitivity dysphoria
* Overcoming anxiety around client communications
* Navigating face blindness in professional settings
* Breaking through task initiation barriers
* Parenting with ADHD while supporting neurodivergent children
* Transforming negative thought patterns
* Building professional confidence
* Managing anxiety around unknown outcomes

🗣️ Featured Quote:
"I am very good at identifying all the possible ways things can turn out badly... but I'm learning to see how things are always working out." - RJ Isaac

👤 About Our Guest:
RJ Isaac is a property management professional specializing in Appfolio software implementation. While not formally diagnosed, his journey of self-discovery has led to better understanding and managing his ADHD tendencies while balancing professional responsibilities and family life.

💡 Key Takeaways:
* The power of thought downloads in managing anxiety
* How to approach uncertain situations with confidence
* Strategies for managing professional relationships with ADHD
* Ways to overcome email and communication anxiety
* The importance of emotional awareness in parenting
* Breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps

💼 For Professionals with ADHD:
* Tips for managing client relationships
* Strategies for consistent communication
* Balancing multiple responsibilities
* Building confidence in professional settings
* Overcoming imposter syndrome
* Managing task initiation

#ADHDProfessionals #PropertyManagement #RejectionSensitivity #ADHDStrategies #ProfessionalDevelopment #TimeManagement #ADHDRoutines #EmotionalRegulation #ParentingWithADHD #MentalHealthSupport

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