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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.
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
Recommended by 

as a guide to cleaning and organizing, particularly helpful for those struggling with mental health challenges or executive dysfunction.


Marielle Segarra

55 snips
How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning
Recommended by 

as a guide to cleaning and organizing for those who feel overwhelmed.


Marielle Segarra

50 snips
How to clean when you don't have the energy
Mentioned by 

as a source for the concept of 'doing things poorly' to manage overwhelm.


Chris Guillebeau

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.

43 snips
315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)
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as a book that resonated with her community and shifted the narrative from chores to care tasks.

Cas

31 snips
Why You’re Not Lazy—And How to Actually Get Stuff Done With KC Davis | Clutterbug Podcast # 267
Mentioned by 

as a book that helped her understand how to manage household chores.


Mel Robbins

29 snips
11 Crazy Facts About Laundry, Showering, & Getting the “Little Stuff” Done That Will Make You Laugh (and Prove You’re Doing Better Than You Think)
Mentioned by 

as the guest of the podcast episode, who offers practical tips for housework rooted in self-compassion.


Dan Harris

24 snips
Messiness Is Not a Moral Failing | KC Davis
Mentioned by 

as the author of "How to Keep House While Drowning", offering advice on managing overwhelming tasks and self-compassion.


Mel Robbins

19 snips
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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while discussing the moral neutrality of cleaning and organizing.

Tracy McCubbin

12 snips
520- How to Organize a Messy Home: Strategies for Clutter and Stress in ADHD Families
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as the author of a book whose icons were used to launch three charts specific to her brand.

Sarah Olsher

12 snips
How Divorce, Cancer, and TikTok Built a Shopify Brand
Mentioned by 

as a book about managing household tasks.


Jenny Blake

273: Navigating Time Anxiety, Reducing Inbox Dread, and Creating Ease Loops with Chris Guillebeau
Recommended by 

as a book that accommodates various mental and physical health issues.


Allison Daminger

Mental Load Expert Allison Daminger Answers Your Burning Questions About Planning and Household Management EP 260
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in the context of challenging perfectionism and societal expectations around caregiving.

Stephanie Antoine

Sorry, I Missed This — ADHD and caregiving: Helping others when you’re struggling
Mentioned by 

as a book about maintaining an organized home even when struggling with mental challenges.


Laura Vanderkam

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
Recommended by 

for her relatable insights on neurodivergence and parenting.


Rebeckah Taussig

🌪️ How Do We Talk About Our Internalized Ableism?
Recommended by 

, the podcast host.


KC Davis

126: Your Sensory Health Matters with Virginia Spielmann, Ph.D.
Mentioned by 

as her book about dealing with clutter.


Anna Martin

You’re Probably Thinking About Boundaries All Wrong
Mentioned by 

as a book she wrote.


KC Davis

116: Follow Up: California Passes New Family Vlogging Law
Mentioned by 

while discussing her work on relationships and boundaries.


KC Davis

109: Should We Bully Immoral People? with Ellie Rushton