Organizing an ADHD Brain

Megs Crawford
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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.

  1. 7h ago

    Plane Crash Survivor Shares How He Works With His ADHD Brain | Thomas Craig

    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 ADHDWorking through fearPerfectionism vs "good enough"Why showing up consistently mattersHow 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 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

  2. Oct 14

    Work with Your ADHD Brain: Stop Researching and Get Playing

    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 doHow to interrupt the "I need to research more first" loop and connect your brain to actionHow to tell your nervous system you're safe to start without knowing the outcome, so you can build self-trustHow 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 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

  3. Oct 7

    Beyond Dopamine: How to find joy with ADHD

    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 dopamineSimple, low-effort ways to add delight to your weekHow self-care can be reframed as "nourishing your body,"How micro-practices and play build tiny habits that add upDopamine 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 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

  4. Sep 30

    Nervous System Regulation for ADHD and Trauma | Deserae Kofoed

    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 bodyPractical tools for calming your nervous systemWhy kindness beats self-criticism when you're exhaustedThe harm reduction approach to copingConnect with Des! 🌐 Website: https://www.deseraekofoed.com Resources on ADHD and Executive Function: (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenuWhat 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

  5. Sep 25

    It’s HARD to Let Go of Things with ADHD

    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 preparedThe emotional and executive-function process behind decision-making, decluttering, and organizing with ADHDPractical mindset shifts for building self-trust, managing emotional discomfort, and creating systems that stickResources on ADHD and Executive Function: (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenuWhat 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

  6. Sep 16

    Figuring Out What Your ADHD Brain ACTUALLY Wants

    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 wantHow the "hobby graveyard" keeps you stuckWhat “progress” actually meansMegs' personal, honest story of quitting social mediaHow to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHDResources on ADHD and Executive Function: (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenuWhat 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

  7. Sep 9

    Do You Have ADHD or Trauma and How are They Related? | Deserae Kofoed

    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 brainAn explanation of nervous system regulationThe difference between "big T" and "little T" traumaPractical, real-life stories of co-regulating with children, breaking cycles of people-pleasing, and building new coping skills that lastConnect with Des: 🌐 Website: https://www.deseraekofoed.com Resources on ADHD and Executive Function: (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenuWhat 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

  8. Sep 3

    What Does it ACTUALLY Look Like to Work with Your ADHD Brain?

    Welcome to Season 4 of Organizing an ADHD Brain! In this kickoff episode, we talk about what it really means to work with your ADHD brain instead of against it with honest strategies from a working ADHD entrepreneur. We talk about daily rhythms, tools, and mindset shifts. Learn how self-compassion, body doubling, period tracking, and asking for help can transform your relationship with productivity and yourself. If you've ever consumed all the ADHD advice in the world and still felt stuck implementing it, this episode is your permission slip to meet yourself where you are. Mentioned in this episode: Real daily/weekly rhythms, and tools to externalize your brain and stay accountable.How to manage shame, burnout, and unrealistic expectations by giving yourself grace.The connection between hormones, cycles, and ADHD symptomsDifferent perspectives on what it means to work with your brain.Resources on ADHD and Executive Function: (Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenuTime 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 The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

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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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  • Creator
    Megs Crawford
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Organizing an ADHD Brain
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