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Organizing an ADHD Brain

Organizing an ADHD Brain is the podcast for people who are tired of organizing advice that just doesn't stick. Host Megs Crawford — ADHD coach, professional organizer, and fellow ADHDer — goes beyond the bins and labels to explore the whole picture: how your nervous system, beliefs, and environment all work together to either support or sabotage your ability to function.

Each episode offers permission-giving, judgment-free strategies rooted in how ADHD brains actually work — because real organization isn't about a perfect system. It's about building a life that works for you.

With over 100,000 downloads and counting, this is the show where messy is welcome and progress beats perfect every time.

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Organizing an ADHD Brain

Half-A$$ing Is Better Than No-A$$ing: ADHD and the Art of Progress

October 06, 2025 • Megs Crawford • Season 3 • Episode 2

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Motivation fades, life gets chaotic, but the messy middle doesn’t have to stop your progress.

Russ Jones is back for the third time, making him the very first three-peat guest on the podcast—and for good reason. As an ADHD coach, Russ knows what it takes to keep moving forward even when you’re stuck in the messy middle. In this episode, Megs and Russ talk about what it really feels like to make a change, why discomfort is part of the process, and how to keep going when motivation disappears. From “half-assing is better than no-assing” to building scaffolding outside your brain, this conversation is packed with real talk, laughter, and practical ways to keep showing up for yourself.

Russ Jones is the host of the top 2% podcast ADHD Big Brother and an ADHD productivity coach who helps adults with ADHD symptoms get unstuck, become confidently consistent, and ultimately coach themselves. Diagnosed with ADHD and depression later in life—following a series of difficult, life-changing events—Russ now uses his experience to help others. He holds schooling in integrative wellness and ADHD-specific coaching, bringing a purpose-driven approach to every client and listener.

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Key Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and The Messy Middle of Change

04:01 - Navigating the Journey of Change

06:10 - Understanding Goals and Progress

06:52 - The Importance of Time Management

11:18 - Overcoming Dysregulation and Staying on Track

13:31 - Finding Motivation in the Chaos

16:07 - The Role of Mindset in Achieving Goals

18:42 - Embracing the Process of Change

23:41 - Creating a Comfortable Space

25:35 - Navigating Change and Imperfection