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Living in an Organized Space with ADHD – Jessica McCabe’s Update | Clutterbug Podcast # 280

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Jun 30, 2025

Join Jessica McCabe, a New York Times bestselling author and creator of the YouTube channel How to ADHD, as she shares her journey from chaos to calm. Discover how clutter impacts mental health and relationships, and why traditional organizing methods often don't work for neurodivergent minds. Jessica's transformation reveals ADHD-friendly strategies that make organization achievable. Learn about the emotional toll of living in clutter, the concept of the 'ADHD tax,' and how practical systems can create a more enjoyable, stress-free home environment.

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ADVICE

Tackle Your Entranceway First

Start decluttering your entranceway by removing unused shoes, coats, and bags.
A clutter-free entrance reduces daily stress when leaving or coming home.

ANECDOTE

Jessica's Overwhelming Home Chaos

Jessica felt overwhelmed by the constant chaos in her home and brain.
She spent hours daily trying to clean and baby-proof but found it exhausting and discouraging.

ANECDOTE

From Chaos to Calm at Home

After organizing, Jessica no longer fights clutter to leave the house and arrives on time despite multiple returns.
She now enjoys being at home and no longer feels the need to escape the chaotic environment.

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If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “Why can’t I get it together?” — this episode is for you. Whether you’re managing ADHD, feeling buried in clutter, or simply struggling to make your space work for you, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica McCabe — New York Times bestselling author and creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel How to ADHD — to talk about what it really takes to make your home ADHD-friendly… and why that matters so much more than you think.

We share the story of how I flew to Seattle and spent three days transforming Jessica’s home — from overwhelming chaos to a place of peace, function, and pride. But this conversation goes far beyond organizing tips. We dive into how clutter affects mental health, relationships, self-worth, and the infamous “ADHD tax” — and what happens when we finally set up systems that are built for how our brains actually work.

✨ We chat about:

The emotional impact of living in constant clutter — and how it steals our time, joy, and energy
Why traditional organizing systems often fail neurodivergent brains
Jessica’s transformation from chaos and shame to calm and control (yes, in just 3 days!)
The unexpected ways decluttering improves relationships, productivity, and mental health
Practical, ADHD-friendly strategies that make staying organized actually possible
Why organizing for your “worst day” is the secret to lasting change

📺 Watch Jessica’s full makeover on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Et8nGV-zQf0

🧠 Learn more from Jessica:
→ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
→ Book: How to ADHD — available wherever books are sold https://howtoadhdbook.com/
→ Website: https://howtoadhd.com/

👇 What’s one ADHD-friendly change you've made to your home that really helped? Tell us in the comments!

And if this episode gave you hope or a kickstart, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend. Your home doesn’t have to be perfect — just functional and full of love. 💛

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