Why Art Actually Fills You Up: The ADHD Brain on Color and Creativity with Eli Trier Artwork

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Why Art Actually Fills You Up: The ADHD Brain on Color and Creativity with Eli Trier

March 04, 2026 • Meghan Crawford • Season 3 • Episode 18

0:00 | 42:03

🔁 Rerun from Fall 2024 — still so good, we had to bring it back.

If you've ever felt guilty for loving color, keeping "too much," or struggling to maintain a minimalist space — this episode is your permission slip.

Megs sits down with Eli Trier, an AuDHD neuroqueer artist based in Copenhagen, to talk about what it really means to organize and decorate as a neurodivergent person. Spoiler: it's not about having less. It's about having what fills you up.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why colorful spaces aren't clutter — they're actually good for your ADHD brain (hello, dopamine 🧠)
What maximalism really means and why it can be the most intentional way to live
How art and color affect dopamine, serotonin, and cortisol — backed by science
Eli's late AuDHD diagnosis story and the emotional journey that followed
How to stop organizing out of guilt and start curating a space that genuinely supports you

This episode is for you if: ✔ You're a human with ADHD looking for less overwhelm at home ✔ You've tried minimalism and it just… didn't stick ✔ You want a neurodivergent-friendly approach to your space and your life

Connect with Eli Trier: 🌐 Website ▶️ YouTube

Timestamps

00:14 Minimalism to Color

02:00 Meet Eli in Copenhagen

04:13 Diagnosis Journey

09:38 Art and Brain Chemistry

16:21 Maximalism Explained

26:21 Systems For Creative Chaos

32:45 Advice For Late Diagnosis

37:30 Final Thanks And Reflection

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