Organizing an ADHD Brain

Why does community matter with ADHD?

In this episode Megs explains why having people who get it can change the way you handle clutter, overwhelm and self-trust. In the Organizing an ADHD Brain Community, body-doubling, virtual decluttering, group coaching and weekly planning sessions can help you stay regulated, stay consistent and make progress at home without shame.

Our ADHD community is changing, but it’s still a place to find belonging and support no matter where you are in your ADHD journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why community matters for ADHDers
• How body-doubling, virtual decluttering and group coaching help you stay present, regulate your nervous system and get things done
• How the Organizing an ADHD Brain Community works
• What’s Coming to the Organizing an ADHD Brain Community in January 2027

Take the Clutter Quiz: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/clutter-quiz

Have Questions? Email Me at: [email protected]

0:00 My ADHD Community
 4:05 What Is Community and How Does it Help?
 9:05 How I’m Improving Our Community
 10:51 Community vs One on One Coaching
 12:32 How to Join the Community
 13:26 Community Events
 16:17 What if You Don't Stay Committed?
 17:41 You Aren't Broken
 18:52 How Our Body-Doubling Works
 20:14 Community vs Social Media Community
 21:24 Interviewing the Community
 23:19 Being a Safe Space
 24:02 Final Thoughts

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

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#ADHDCommunity #BodyDoubling #Decluttering #ADHDSupport #Neurodivergent #ADHD

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In this episode we sit down with Carla Pelcastre, a licensed clinical social worker, mental health professional, and ADHD coach at Second Wave Coaching, to talk about what ADHD looks like in a whole new way.

Carla has ADHD herself, as does her husband, and she shares how that shapes her work. We explore how ADHD coaching differs from therapy, how to meet people exactly where they are, why short-form social media content can’t tell the whole story, why building self-trust matters more than copying someone else’s system, and how to advocate for your sensory needs without people-pleasing your way into burnout.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The difference between ADHD therapy and ADHD coaching
• How we react to the world comes from ADHD and how we were socialized.
• How to build self-trust and stop searching for someone else’s perfect system
• How to advocate for your sensory needs
• How to get comfortable with discomfort

Connect with Carla!

Coaching: https://www.secondwavecoaching.com

Counseling: https://www.secondwavecounseling.com

Instagram: @carla.pelcastre @secondwavecounseling

TikTok: @carla.pelcastre

Organizing an ADHD Brain

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Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

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#AuDHD #ADHDTherapy #ADHDWomen #ADHDCoaching #SelfTrust #SensoryProcessing #ExecutiveFunction #MentalHealth #ADHDSupport #ADHDAdults #Neurodivergent #ADHD

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In this episode Megs shares what ADHD regulation looks like in real life.

She gets honest about her debt journey, from an 18% consolidation loan to under 10%, managing clutter, curbing impulse spending, and how to slow down enough to make clear decisions when your brain thinks there’s a bear right in front of you … even when there ACTUALLY IS a bear in front of you.

This is not a quick fix. This is not a “just get regulated” message. It’s understanding your brain and working with it instead of against it, whether you have ADHD, trauma, or both.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Jenna’s Episode part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-an-adhd-brain/id1728728980?i=1000656905007
• Jenna’s Episode part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organizing-an-adhd-brain/id1728728980?i=1000657171296
• My link to YNAB Budgeting: https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=FhqcYaEcXi0BoYPM&utm_source=customer_referral
• The password manager I love to use: https://www.dashlane.com/cs/aQRpBafniHJ6

0:00 Debt, Clutter, and Regulation
 7:05 Understanding Real vs Fake Danger
 8:25 Regulating when Family went to Hospital
 11:27 Spending Habits and Regulation
 19:20 Being Conscious of your ADHD
 20:41 An Actual Bear in Front of Me
 24:06 Pausing Before the Decision
 27:01 Regulation as a Business Owner
 30:44 Regulation Could Change Our World
 32:33 Regulation Doesn't Mean ...
 34:24 Deciding to NOT go on Vacation
 36:52 Final Thoughts and Up Next Week

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc

#NervousSystemRegulation #DebtJourney #ImpulseBuying #ADHDtips #neurodivergent #ADHDpodcast #ADHD

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What do you do when you've read the ADHD advice, agreed with it, and still haven't acted on it? In this episode we sit down with Thomas Craig, host of the Sick Burn podcast and a plane crash survivor, for an honest conversation about ADHD, recovery, fear, and building a life that works with your brain.

Thomas shares what working with his brain looked like on the hardest days of recovery, the lessons he carries with him, and how he handles fear today. We also dig into perfectionism, negative self-talk, all-or-nothing thinking, and why showing up imperfectly can move you forward when waiting to feel motivated never does.

If you have ADHD, or love someone who does, this episode is a reminder that tiny steps count and that "good enough" can be enough.

Connect with Thomas

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SickBurnPod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=560cc49c-ba0c-45ac-a297-35530fdb1fbb

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sickburnpod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickburnpod/

Mentioned in this episode:

• Recovery and ADHD
• Working through fear
• Perfectionism vs "good enough"
• Why showing up consistently matters
• How reflection and being present help on difficult days

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc

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Do you read the advice, agree with it, and then do nothing? You're not alone.

In this episode, we explain how the all-or-nothing mindset and perfectionism keep you stuck, and how play can help you start. You'll learn why researching can become a form of procrastination, why your brain treats new things as dangerous, and how to build self-trust one baby step at a time.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism stop you from organizing, even when you know exactly what to do
• How to interrupt the "I need to research more first" loop and connect your brain to action
• How to tell your nervous system you're safe to start without knowing the outcome, so you can build self-trust
• How to use play and tinkering to take tiny baby steps, treating failed attempts as data instead of proof you're a failure

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc

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Do you reach for your phone, a snack, or a drink when you're exhausted and overwhelmed? In this episode of Organizing an ADHD Brain, we explore how to move from cheap dopamine to real joy with ADHD.

We explain why the ADHD brain craves quick dopamine hits when stuck in fight or flight, and Megs shares the small, everyday joys that have helped her practice being present: mini walks, play, family game nights, singing lessons, and more. You'll also learn how micro-practices and a new view of self-care can help you nourish your body and your life without adding another thing to your to-do list.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How joy is a more satisfying alternative to cheap dopamine
• Simple, low-effort ways to add delight to your week
• How self-care can be reframed as "nourishing your body,"
• How micro-practices and play build tiny habits that add up
• Dopamine Menu (Mentioned in the episode): https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc

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We are joined again by psychotherapist and trauma specialist Deserae Kofoed to talk about what it looks like to notice trauma responses and ADHD overwhelm in real life, and what to do about them.

We share honest, messy, real-world examples of nervous system regulation, emotional triggers, self-compassion, and how to build coping skills when your brain feels hijacked. You'll learn why ADHD symptoms and trauma symptoms can look so similar, why "name it to tame it" works, and why the best time to practice is when you're not flooded.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How to spot a trauma or stress response in your body
• Practical tools for calming your nervous system
• Why kindness beats self-criticism when you're exhausted
• The harm reduction approach to coping

Connect with Des!

🌐 Website: https://www.deseraekofoed.com

Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:

• (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu
• What Are ADHD Executive Functions?: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...
• How to Improve Executive Function with ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-im...
• Time Management Skills and Organization Help for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/time-mana...

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

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Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start

Struggle with letting go of clutter, even when you know it's holding you back?

In this episode we break down what letting go actually looks like for the ADHD brain, not the Pinterest-perfect version, but the real, messy, emotional process. We walk through the real reasons ADHDers get stuck in decluttering cycles: overwhelm, emotional decision-making, all-or-nothing thinking, and the myth that the right bin will fix everything.

Learn how to make one decision at a time, build self-trust through small actions, and understand why it’s okay that letting go is uncomfortable. If you're ready to stop buying organizing products as a substitute for actually organizing, this episode is for you.

Mentioned in this episode:

• What it actually takes to start letting go of clutter, even when you don't feel prepared
• The emotional and executive-function process behind decision-making, decluttering, and organizing with ADHD
• Practical mindset shifts for building self-trust, managing emotional discomfort, and creating systems that stick

Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:

• (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu
• What Are ADHD Executive Functions?: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...
• How to Improve Executive Function with ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-im...
• Time Management Skills and Organization Help for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/time-mana...

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc

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Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start

Do you actually know what you want out of life, or are you stuck in the "I'll figure it out someday" loop?

In this episode, we break down why so many ADHDers struggle to identify their goals, passions, and purpose and why that's not a personal failing, but it's actually an executive function and dopamine-driven challenge. We unpack the "hobby graveyard," the danger of using AI as a decision-making crutch, and why knowing what you don't want is just as valuable as knowing what you do.

Megs also shares her own journey breaking away from social media as a real-world case study in messy, non-linear progress.

If you're an adult with ADHD who feels behind, indecisive, or like everyone else got a "purpose manual" you never received, this episode will help you reframe what progress actually looks like.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why ADHD brains struggle to "just know" what they want
• How the "hobby graveyard" keeps you stuck
• What “progress” actually means
• Megs' personal, honest story of quitting social media
• How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD

Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:

• (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu
• What Are ADHD Executive Functions?: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...
• How to Improve Executive Function with ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-im...
• Time Management Skills and Organization Help for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/time-mana...

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Share your thoughts with Megs!

Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start

Is it ADHD or is it trauma?

In this episode of Organizing an ADHD Brain, Megs sits down with licensed psychotherapist Deserae Kofoed aka “Des” to unpack the fascinating overlap between ADHD symptoms and trauma responses.

Des shares her own surprising journey of suspecting she had ADHD, getting a QEEG brain scan, and discovering the truth about what's actually happening in her nervous system.

Together, they break down the science of the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, explain what nervous system regulation really means, and dive deep into the difference between "big T" and "little T" trauma.

If you've ever wondered why you're so reactive, why emotional dysregulation shows up alongside ADHD, or how childhood experiences shape your adult coping skills, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and real tools for healing. This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating ADHD, trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, or perimenopause-related brain fog.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How ADHD vs. trauma show up differently in the brain
• An explanation of nervous system regulation
• The difference between "big T" and "little T" trauma
• Practical, real-life stories of co-regulating with children, breaking cycles of people-pleasing, and building new coping skills that last

Connect with Des:

🌐 Website: https://www.deseraekofoed.com

Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:

• (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu
• What Are ADHD Executive Functions?: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...
• How to Improve Executive Function with ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-im...
• Time Management Skills and Organization Help for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/time-mana...

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/

Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog

Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT

🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/

🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain

🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford

🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc

Share your thoughts with Megs!

Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start