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Mentioned in 17 episodes

How to Keep House While Drowning

A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing
Book • 2022
This book by KC Davis offers a gentle and compassionate guide to managing home care despite the challenges of anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support.

Davis shares her personal experiences and practical strategies, such as cleaning in short bursts and using creative shortcuts, to help readers transform their homes into functional and peaceful spaces.

The book emphasizes letting go of perfectionism and fostering a healthier relationship between the individual and their home.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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Marielle Segarra
as a guide to cleaning and organizing, particularly helpful for those struggling with mental health challenges or executive dysfunction.
55 snips
How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning
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Marielle Segarra
as a guide to cleaning and organizing for those who feel overwhelmed.
50 snips
How to clean when you don't have the energy
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Chris Guillebeau
as a source for the concept of 'doing things poorly' to manage overwhelm.
48 snips
On “Time Anxiety:” Feeling Like Falling Behind in Your Own Life | Chris Guillebeau
Recommended by Kristen Carter as a helpful resource for managing household organization and cleaning.
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315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)
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Cas
as a book that resonated with her community and shifted the narrative from chores to care tasks.
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Why You’re Not Lazy—And How to Actually Get Stuff Done With KC Davis | Clutterbug Podcast # 267
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Dan Harris
as the guest of the podcast episode, who offers practical tips for housework rooted in self-compassion.
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Messiness Is Not a Moral Failing | KC Davis
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Mel Robbins
as the author of "How to Keep House While Drowning", offering advice on managing overwhelming tasks and self-compassion.
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The Best Advice I Ever Heard: From Motivation to Paper Plates, 10 Genius Hacks for Keeping Yourself and Your Home Organized
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Tracy McCubbin
while discussing the moral neutrality of cleaning and organizing.
12 snips
520- How to Organize a Messy Home: Strategies for Clutter and Stress in ADHD Families
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Sarah Olsher
as the author of a book whose icons were used to launch three charts specific to her brand.
12 snips
How Divorce, Cancer, and TikTok Built a Shopify Brand
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Jenny Blake
as a book about managing household tasks.
273: Navigating Time Anxiety, Reducing Inbox Dread, and Creating Ease Loops with Chris Guillebeau
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Allison Daminger
as a book that accommodates various mental and physical health issues.
Mental Load Expert Allison Daminger Answers Your Burning Questions About Planning and Household Management EP 260
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Stephanie Antoine
in the context of challenging perfectionism and societal expectations around caregiving.
Sorry, I Missed This — ADHD and caregiving: Helping others when you’re struggling
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Laura Vanderkam
as a book about maintaining an organized home even when struggling with mental challenges.
Second Cup: Start with the trash
Mentioned by Misty as a book that offered a helpful reframe on managing household chores.
The Power of Incompletion: Why Leaving Things Unfinished Can Actually Boost Creativity and Well-being
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Rebeckah Taussig
for her relatable insights on neurodivergence and parenting.
🌪️ How Do We Talk About Our Internalized Ableism?
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KC Davis
, the podcast host.
126: Your Sensory Health Matters with Virginia Spielmann, Ph.D.
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Anna Martin
as her book about dealing with clutter.
You’re Probably Thinking About Boundaries All Wrong
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KC Davis
as a book she wrote.
116: Follow Up: California Passes New Family Vlogging Law
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KC Davis
while discussing her work on relationships and boundaries.
109: Should We Bully Immoral People? with Ellie Rushton

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