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 and handle emotional and environmental spending triggers. I also discuss practical strategies like automating finances, using visual aids, setting short-term goals, and finding the right budget tools—highlighting apps such as 'Today's Budget' and 'YNAB'. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of decluttering to understand spending habits and the benefits of having accountability partners or engaging with financial communities. Lastly, I introduce the 'Decide Guide' to facilitate room-by-room decluttering. This episode aims to provide relatable experiences and actionable steps to help manage money more effectively, especially for moms with ADHD.

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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.

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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 that works for your family—without the overwhelm.

In this episode, I cover:

✨ Why perfectionism can keep us from taking that first step to simplify.

✨ How to reframe your organizing mindset

✨ Why identifying your values is key to making confident decluttering decisions.

✨ How my brand-new resource, The Decide Guide: A Room-by-Room Resource to Declutter with Confidence, can help you simplify one space at a time—without overthinking or getting stuck.

You’ll also hear a personal story about how perfectionism showed up for me in my classroom and the moment I realized that sometimes we just need a little encouragement (or validation!) to move forward.

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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-giving. You deserve to enjoy this time with your family without all the overwhelm!

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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 in my home life—and what I’ve learned about managing it. From sensory triggers like noise and clutter to the mental toll of multitasking, I'm breaking down what overstimulation looks like, why it feels so intense for moms with ADHD, and how it impacts our ability to show up for our families.



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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 clutter-free play space can have on your family, from easier clean-up routines to supporting your core family values. Plus, if you’re looking for more toy decluttering support, find out more about my step-by-step method and exclusive tools to help you create sustainable, organized play areas that help you stress less.

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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 digital photo management.

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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, manage ADHD, and create more intentional spaces at home. Tune in to learn how cutting back can actually increase your impact, and don’t forget to check out part one for four more takeaways!

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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 truly matters. Tune in for practical tips, and be sure to come back for part 2 next week! 🎧

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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, I decided to let go of the pressure and embrace a timeless, seasonally-neutral home—except for Christmas, of course. 🎄

But here’s the thing—seasonal decorating might be your thing, and if it is, you deserve a system that helps you manage it without stress. I’ll walk you through how to figure out if seasonal decorating fits your lifestyle and share 5 tips to organize your decor like a pro as we transition from summer to fall. Plus, we’ll chat about holiday prep, because let’s face it, the winter holidays (and holiday shopping!) are right around the corner. Tune in to learn how you can keep the fun and lose the clutter this season! 🎧

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