The Gentle Reset: Home Organization and Decluttering Made Simple for ADHD Women

Allison Converse | ADHD Home and Systems Coach
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Bite-sized decluttering and organizing support for ADHD women juggling work & life who want a calmer, more functional home without the pressure to be perfect. Hosted by ADHD Home & Systems Coach Allison from Calm Cottage Coaching, a former Occupational Therapist and mom of 2 who downsized and discovered the power of ADHD-friendly systems. This show is for you if traditional organizing hasn’t worked for your ADHD brain. Each week, tune in for your Weekly 3: a Mindset Hack, Home Hack & Highlight to help you take action without overwhelm. This is your no-judgment zone. Gentle change starts here.

  1. 1H AGO

    Ep. 22: What I’m Keeping This Year: ADHD Rhythms & Resets That Actually Work

    If you’ve ever felt like a new year means you need to change everything at home… you’re not alone. Especially with ADHD, it can feel tempting to scrap what you’re doing and start fresh even when some things are actually working. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about what not to change. Specifically, the rhythms and resets that are already supporting your home and why keeping them can be the most grounding choice you make this year. This one’s for you if: 🎧 You feel pressure to overhaul your routines just because it’s a new year 🎧 You want a calmer home without adding more systems or effort 🎧 You’re craving consistency that actually sticks with your ADHD brain In this episode, I talk about: ✨ Why not everything needs to change just because the calendar does ✨ The simple kitchen and drop zone resets I’m intentionally keeping ✨ A real-life moment from my own home that reminded me that resets don’t mean failure… they mean life happened Ready for extra support? Start here: 👉 Grab the 15 Minute Kitchen Reset freebie 👉 Schedule a Curiosity Call if you want help figuring out what’s working and what isn’t in your home 👉See what it’s like to work together here Let’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain.

    7 min

  2. JAN 7

    Ep. 21: An ADHD-Friendly Way to Reflect, Let Go, and Begin the New Year

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to reset your life or your home by doing more… you’re not alone. Especially with ADHD, the pressure to start fresh can feel heavy fast. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about what it really means to reset at the start of a New Year and why letting go before adding anything new is important. This episode is for you if: 🎧 You’re craving a reset that doesn’t involve perfection or overhauling your whole home 🎧 You want to reflect on the past year without spiraling or setting unrealistic goals 🎧 You’re curious about choosing a One Word for the year ahead and what that can look like in real life In this episode, I talk about: ✨ How I use a simple end-of-year reflection to decide what I’m letting go of ✨ Why my One Word for 2026 is OPEN and how it’s shaping my home, rhythms, and decisions ✨ Small, realistic home shifts that brought calm without changing everything ✨ Why resets often work better with support instead of more effort Ready to take the next step or get extra support? Start here: 👉 Grab my End-of-Year Reflection: Choose Your One Word Workbook 👉 Book a Curiosity Call if you want to talk through what a reset could look like for your home 👉 Come say hi on Instagram and share your One Word with me- I’d love to hear it! Let’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain.

    8 min

  3. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Season 3 Teaser: Creating an ADHD-Friendly Home That Actually Works

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying so hard to keep up with your home and still wondering why it feels heavy… you’re not alone. Season 3 of The Gentle Reset is all about creating a home that actually supports you, especially when you have ADHD and the usual organizing advice doesn’t stick. This season, I’ll be sharing: ✨Real-life resets from my own home ✨Patterns I see over and over with ADHD women ✨Why certain spaces drain your energy more than others ✨Setting up your home to work with your life instead of against it New episodes begin January 7 and drop every Wednesday. 🎧 Hit follow so you don’t miss the start of Season 3. Ready to reflect before the new year? Grab the End-of-Year Reflection Workbook - a simple, no-pressure way to: ✨Look back on 2025 ✨Notice what worked and what didn’t ✨Choose your One Word for 2026 I’ll also be sharing my own reflection and One Word in Episode 1 of Season 3 on January 7th. 👉 Grab the End-of-Year Reflection Workbook here 👉 Learn more about working together here Let’s keep it simple, doable, and supportive. I can’t wait to head into this next season with you.

    2 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    Ep. 20: ADHD Year-End Reflection: Rest, Reset & Reflect Before 2026

    If you’ve ever felt like Christmas week drains your energy before it even starts… between the kids being home, routines disappearing, and the house feeling fuller and louder… you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about how to rest, reset, and reflect in a way that actually supports your ADHD brain as we wrap up Season 2. This one’s for you if… 🎧 you’re feeling tired, overstimulated, or stretched thin heading into Christmas 🎧 you want your home to feel manageable without deep cleaning or perfection 🎧 you want a gentle way to reflect on your year and step into 2026 with clarity In this episode, I talk about… ✨ Rest- what it can realistically look like for your ADHD brain this week ✨ Reset- simple home + personal resets that help you feel grounded ✨ Reflect- my One Word practice + how to walk yourself through it Ready to take the next step or get extra support? Start here: 👉 Download the End-of-Year Reflection: Choose a One Word Workbook (it’s free!) 👉 Join the Room + Closet Makeover Waitlist for early 2026 👉 More information on what a My One Word is from my former pastor 👉 Follow the podcast so you don’t miss Season 3 when it returns in 2026Let’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain. See you again in 2026!

    7 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    Ep. 19: ADHD-Friendly Holiday Organization: Gifts, Wrapping & Home Setup Tips

    If you’ve ever felt like the holidays should feel magical… but instead feel busy, chaotic, or stressful… you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset,  we’re talking about ADHD-friendly ways to prep your home for the holidays with simple setups that make wrapping, gifting, and Christmas morning feel easier. This one’s for you if…🎧 You want the holidays to feel lighter but don’t know where to start 🎧 Wrapping supplies, gifts, and clutter make your brain shut down 🎧 You’re tired of the all-or-nothing mindset that makes December feel stressful In this episode, I talk about…✨ A mindset shift that lets you release holiday pressure ✨ How to set up a simple, functional wrapping station ✨ What to put in a “Christmas Morning Caddy” so the day runs smoother ✨ A personal story about how small gift-prep tweaks made our holidays calmer Ready to take the next step or get extra support?  Start here:👉 Holiday Pocket Coaching Day: 24 hours of private voice + text support to simplify décor, wrapping, or your pre-holiday home reset. Offer ends December 18. 👉 Shop My Brain: 24 hours of personalized help organizing one space in your home with product links + a simple maintenance plan. Offer ends December 18. Let’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain. See you next week for the final episode of Season 2- all about rest and reflection heading into the New Year.

    7 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    Ep. 18: ADHD Holiday Stress: How to Make This Season Feel Lighter

    If you’ve ever felt like the holidays bring more pressure than joy… you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about how to make this busy season feel lighter, calmer, and actually doable with an ADHD brain. This one’s for you if… 🎧 Your schedule fills up fast and leaves you overwhelmed 🎧 Holiday tasks, school events, and home responsibilities all hit at once 🎧 You want a simpler, calmer season without all the pressure or “shoulds” In this episode, I talk about… ✨ A mindset shift that helps you lower the pressure and protect your energy ✨ Simple home-focused strategies to make your days feel easier (not fuller) ✨ A personal story about my own drop zone during the holidays and how one small reset changed everything Ready to take the next step or get extra support? Start here: 👉 Holiday Pocket Coaching Day: 24 hours of private voice + text support to simplify one holiday challenge (décor, wrapping supplies, or guest prep). Closes December 18. 👉 Drop Zone Reset: Holiday Edition: Reopened for a short holiday round to help you reset the most chaotic spot in your home. Closes December 18. Let’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain. See you next week!

    8 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Ep. 17: ADHD-Friendly Pre-Holiday Reset: Simple Steps to Get Your Home Ready

    If you’ve ever felt like the holidays sneak up on you… the décor, the guests, the clutter, the pressure to “get it all together”... you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re kicking off a brand-new holiday mini-series with a simple pre-holiday reset that helps you get ahead before December hits. No deep cleaning, no pressure… just small shifts that make your home feel lighter and easier to manage as the season begins. This one’s for you if…🎧 You want your home to feel calm before the décor and holiday activities begin 🎧 Hosting makes you anxious or overwhelmed 🎧 You want realistic, ADHD-friendly steps to prepare your home without deep cleaning In this episode, I talk about…✨ The mindset shift that helps you let go of the “I should clean everything” pressure ✨ Three simple things to focus your energy for an easier, calmer holiday setup ✨ Why hosting is so stressful for ADHD women & how to reset the spaces guests actually use Ready to take the next step or get extra support? Start here:👉 Holiday Pocket Coaching Day: Get 24 hours of private voice + text support to tackle one holiday challenge together. 👉 Free 15-Minute Kitchen Reset:  A simple, timer-based reset to help you clear your counters before guests arrive.  Let’s keep the holidays simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain. Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next three episodes in this holiday mini-series! 🎄

    7 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Ep. 16: ADHD & Big Emotions: How to Stay Calm When Your Home Feels Overwhelming

    If you’ve ever looked around your home and felt that wave of frustration, guilt, or overwhelm wash over you… you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about Big Emotions… the emotional weight that clutter and chaos can bring and how to find calm when it all feels like too much. This one’s for you if… 🎧 You feel emotionally drained or guilty when trying to declutter 🎧 You tend to shut down or feel stuck when your home feels out of control 🎧 You want gentle ways to calm your mind and home without burning out In this episode, I talk about… ✨ Why ADHD emotions can feel so intense (and how clutter plays a role) ✨ A simple home strategy for decluttering sentimental items without overwhelm ✨ And how to reuse what you already have to create calm in your space… without the guilt Ready to take the next step or get extra support? Start here: 👉 Holiday Pocket Coaching Day: 24 hours of private voice + text support to simplify the holiday chaos and make your home feel lighter 👉 Shop My Brain: 24 hours of personalized support to organize one space in your home- complete with product links and a simple maintenance plan 👉Don't forget to hit FOLLOW now so you don't miss future episodes. Let’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain, See you next week!

    8 min
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Bite-sized decluttering and organizing support for ADHD women juggling work & life who want a calmer, more functional home without the pressure to be perfect. Hosted by ADHD Home & Systems Coach Allison from Calm Cottage Coaching, a former Occupational Therapist and mom of 2 who downsized and discovered the power of ADHD-friendly systems. This show is for you if traditional organizing hasn’t worked for your ADHD brain. Each week, tune in for your Weekly 3: a Mindset Hack, Home Hack & Highlight to help you take action without overwhelm. This is your no-judgment zone. Gentle change starts here.

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