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. 2D AGO

    Ep. 26: Why ADHD Women Panic Clean (and What It’s Really About)

    If keeping up at home only happens in panic mode, you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about how self-blame affects the way ADHD women show up at home - from panic cleaning to avoidance to burnout - even when you’re trying your best. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🎧 Why self-blame makes home tasks feel heavier 🎧 What panic cleaning and “start over” cycles look like in real life  🎧 A client story about clutter getting shoved out of sight and what actually helped Free resource: Grab my free 5 Sneaky Clutter Hot Spots one-page checklist to spot where clutter builds up first and how to clear it fast. Want support? 👉 Schedule a Curiosity Call: a calm, pressure-free conversation to talk through what’s not working and where to start Connect with me: Come say hi on Instagram: @calmcottagecoaching Learn more on my website.

    8 min

  2. FEB 4

    Ep. 25: The Stories ADHD Women Tell Themselves About Their Homes

    If your home feels hard and your first instinct is to blame yourself, this episode is for you. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about the stories ADHD women often tell themselves when clutter shows up and how those stories shape what happens next. In this episode, you’ll hear:🎧 Why mess and clutter can feel personal🎧 How avoidance and overwhelm turn into self-blame 🎧 A different way to interpret what your home is asking for🎧 A real client story about the emotional snowball effect of clutter Need Support?  Book a Curiosity Call for calm, pressure-free clarity Download the 5 Sneaky Clutter Hot Spots one page checklist (free) Connect with me on Instagram My Website

    7 min

  3. JAN 28

    Ep. 24: Why Some ADHD Homes Need More Than a Reset (and How I Decide Where to Start)

    If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “Why does this still feel hard, even when I’m trying?” you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about how to tell where to start when your home feels off and why some spaces need more than a quick tidy to truly stay functional. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🎧How to decide which space to reset first 🎧How to tell the difference between a quick reset and deeper support 🎧Why certain rooms act as anchor spaces and quietly affect everything else I’m also sharing a real example from my own home and how starting in the right place can bring fast relief even if the rest of the house isn’t perfect. If you’ve been resetting the same space over and over and it’s not sticking, it might not be another reset you need… it might be support. Start here: 👉 Schedule a Curiosity Call A no-pressure conversation to figure out where you’re stuck and what kind of support would help your home feel lighter. 👉 Don’t forget to follow The Gentle Reset podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. 👉 Connect with me on Instagram

    8 min

  4. JAN 21

    Ep. 23: The Quiet Drift: Why ADHD Homes Slowly Fall Off Track (and What to Do About It)

    If you’ve ever looked around your home and wondered how it got so hard to keep up with… you’re not alone. This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about something I see all the time in ADHD homes… the quiet drift. The slow, sneaky way spaces stop working, even when you’re trying your best. This episode is for you if: 🎧Your home feels heavier than it used to 🎧You keep avoiding certain spaces 🎧You’ve tried systems that once worked… and now don’t In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ Why drifting doesn’t mean you failed or did anything wrong ✨Three signs a space is quietly asking for support ✨How I personally reset one draining space when things feel off and why starting there matters Ready to take the next step or get extra support?  Start here: 👉 Schedule a Curiosity Call to talk about how to work with me (Room & Closet Makeovers) 👉 Connect with me on InstagramLet’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain.

    5 min

  5. JAN 14

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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