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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

Letting Go with Love: Grief, Keepsakes, and Tiny-Home Dreams with Carolyn

November 03, 2025 • Megs Crawford • Season 3 • Episode 6

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Megs talks with her former client and friend, Carolyn Bedingfield, about decluttering later in life, moving through grief, and building self-trust one choice at a time. Carolyn shares how she emptied a decades-old storage unit, honored her late husband without keeping everything, and transformed a small apartment into a bright sanctuary filled with plants, art, and intentional memories like glowing uranium glass. They unpack common barriers such as all-or-nothing thinking, sentimental guilt, and notebook overwhelm, then offer gentle ADHD-friendly steps that actually stick. Expect practical ideas like labeling what matters, scanning photos, giving every item a clear home, and asking for help so you can make peace with the past and create a future that truly fits.

Timestamps

3:02 - The Journey of Decluttering

6:23 - Navigating Grief and Loss

8:23 - Health Challenges and Resilience

11:49 - The Connection Between Stuff and Emotions

15:26 - Managing Plants and Overwhelm

18:19 - Organization Strategies for Clarity

20:57 - Organizing Thoughts and Notebooks

22:39 - Creating Effective Reminders

24:16 - Life Changes and Clutter Management

26:18 - Emotional Attachment to Possessions

28:13 - Letting Go and The Process of Organizing