JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain
Joy Ridenour - Professional Organizer, Productivity Success Coach for ADHD Moms
Productivity and Home Organization for Moms with ADHD
Are you tired of feeling like the only Stay-At-Home mom who can‘t get her act together? You know you have time while the kids are gone - and you feel like you are busy - but you drift from one completely unrelated task to another, focus on things that really don‘t matter, and avoid the tasks that need to get done...
Then all of the sudden you realize it is time to grab the kids and you feel that you‘ve accomplished nothing.
Welcome Home!
This is the Joy Loving Home Podcast.
I‘m Joy Ridenour, wife, mom of 4, & unorganized professional organizer! I have a heart for ADHD moms and kids. After spending years learning and organizing for other people I realized that there is a real need to turn the concept of being well planned and organized upside down. It shouldn‘t be created by Type A, naturally organized people as a way to ”fix” you and your home!
Organizing, planning & productivity should FIT the way your brain thinks.
Albert Einstein said ”Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”
Well fish, lets quit trying to climb trees while being given tips by monkeys who cannot understand how our brains think. Join me in the water and learn how to swim with the current of your life!
It is time to say YES to unorganized organization and flexible productivity!
This podcast is for you if:
* You feel trapped by rigid schedules and overwhelming to do lists.
* You always feel chaotic and like you are pulled in a million directions.
* You feel like you are failing to meet expectations and always letting someone down.
Truth Bomb: Nothing is wrong with you! Your ADHD brain works differently than the neurotypical brain. We can learn to use the best parts of our brains to our advantage! Life doesn‘t have to be so hard, we just have to take the path less traveled.
Let me be your guide.
Let‘s have grace in our struggles and encouragement as we strive to make some changes that align with our family first priorities. We can stay intentionally flexible with our plans and learn to navigate life with ADHD while creating space in our lives and our homes for spontaneous joy!
Join me as we work to improve our productivity and simplify our homes in new ways, together!
Email - joy@joylovinghome.com
Community - bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Website - https://joylovinghome.com
IG - http://instagram.com@joylovinghome
Are you tired of feeling like the only Stay-At-Home mom who can‘t get her act together? You know you have time while the kids are gone - and you feel like you are busy - but you drift from one completely unrelated task to another, focus on things that really don‘t matter, and avoid the tasks that need to get done...
Then all of the sudden you realize it is time to grab the kids and you feel that you‘ve accomplished nothing.
Welcome Home!
This is the Joy Loving Home Podcast.
I‘m Joy Ridenour, wife, mom of 4, & unorganized professional organizer! I have a heart for ADHD moms and kids. After spending years learning and organizing for other people I realized that there is a real need to turn the concept of being well planned and organized upside down. It shouldn‘t be created by Type A, naturally organized people as a way to ”fix” you and your home!
Organizing, planning & productivity should FIT the way your brain thinks.
Albert Einstein said ”Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”
Well fish, lets quit trying to climb trees while being given tips by monkeys who cannot understand how our brains think. Join me in the water and learn how to swim with the current of your life!
It is time to say YES to unorganized organization and flexible productivity!
This podcast is for you if:
* You feel trapped by rigid schedules and overwhelming to do lists.
* You always feel chaotic and like you are pulled in a million directions.
* You feel like you are failing to meet expectations and always letting someone down.
Truth Bomb: Nothing is wrong with you! Your ADHD brain works differently than the neurotypical brain. We can learn to use the best parts of our brains to our advantage! Life doesn‘t have to be so hard, we just have to take the path less traveled.
Let me be your guide.
Let‘s have grace in our struggles and encouragement as we strive to make some changes that align with our family first priorities. We can stay intentionally flexible with our plans and learn to navigate life with ADHD while creating space in our lives and our homes for spontaneous joy!
Join me as we work to improve our productivity and simplify our homes in new ways, together!
Email - joy@joylovinghome.com
Community - bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Website - https://joylovinghome.com
IG - http://instagram.com@joylovinghome
Episodes
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Jul 31, 2025 • 12min
237: Organizing Priorities - Know Your End Goal for Less Frustration
Welcome to another episode of the Joy-Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, challenges conventional organizing advice.
In this episode, Joy explores the reasons why your organized spaces often fall apart and argues that it might not be a lack of decluttering or system setup that's to blame, but rather the goals you set. With practical examples and warm encouragement, she guides you through prioritizing your organizing goals, whether they be aesthetics, functionality, efficiency, or budgeting.
Discover how embracing your unique priorities can transform your spaces into joy-loving havens, tailored to fit the way you live. Let's navigate the clutter and find joy in our homes together!
Connect With Me!
Website: https://joylovinghome.com
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Jul 24, 2025 • 13min
236: 3 Steps to Declutter Your Space Without Regret
Decluttering can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares three practical steps to ease into decluttering without the fear of losing something valuable. Discover how to move past obstacles, create a testing space for uncertain items, and set them aside for future decisions. Get insights into making your home feel airy and spacious while holding on to what truly matters. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh perspective, this episode provides the encouragement and tips you need to successfully transform your living space.
Connect with Me:
Website - https://joylovinghome.com
Email - joy@joylovinghome.com
Community - https://bit.ly/joylovinghome
Membership - https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Jul 2, 2025 • 18min
235: Completing Tasks with ADHD - Are You Getting the Credit You Deserve?
In this episode, Joy shares intriguing insights from living near the busiest airport in the world, the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Dive into her personal anecdotes about navigating everyday chaos and the ingenious excuses that come with high-volume scenarios, whether it’s delayed flights or being a busy mom of four.
Joy draws parallels between flight paths avoiding storms and the non-linear journeys of completing tasks with an ADHD brain. Discover how aiming to stay 'on course' isn't always straightforward, and delve into practical strategies to tackle your to-do lists effectively.
From handling unexpected side quests to leveraging task audits, learn how to give yourself credit for every effort, just like frequent flyer miles. Joy introduces concepts like pending and tackled lists, ensuring that your steps forward are acknowledged, even if they deviate from a traditional point A to point B route.
Tune in for thought-provoking analogies and tactical advice to better understand and embrace the unique pathways your brain might take. Joy also introduces her membership group, Tackle It Tuesday, where collective accountability and shared experiences foster growth and focus.
Continue to choose joy and redefine success, one task at a time.
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Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
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Jun 25, 2025 • 14min
234: ADHD Organizing Hack - Create a Lost and Found Basket in Your Home
Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the concept of creating a lost and found basket within your home. Drawing inspiration from schools and businesses, we explore how this practice can simplify household organization, especially for those with ADHD. Discover how a dedicated spot for misplaced items can bring order and reduce stress, offering a straightforward solution for scattered household chaos. Whether you call it a RUSH basket or a lost and found bin, learn how to embrace this innovative approach to maintain a clutter-free, joyful home environment. Tune in and transform the way you manage your household items.
Connect with Me:
Website: http://joylovinghome.com
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
May 15, 2025 • 7min
233: Little Jolt of Joy: Embracing the Journey of Parenting
In this episode, join us as we explore the bittersweet moments of closing a chapter in life and embarking on new adventures. As the youngest child prepares to graduate, it's a time for reminiscing on the joys and challenges of parenting. From the early years of diaper changes and sleepless nights to the excitement of school days and sports events, every phase has its special moments that shape our journey.
Through personal reflections, we delve into the significance of embracing the journey rather than just focusing on milestones. The podcast offers heartfelt insights on measuring life qualitatively, cherishing meaningful conversations, and creating lasting memories with family.
Tune in to discover how to prepare your child for the road ahead while savoring each moment along the way. It's a story of love, resilience, and choosing joy in every stage of life. Embrace the journey and find solace in the bonds we share with those we love.
Apr 22, 2025 • 14min
232: Overcoming Overwhelm: The Power of Senseless Action
In this episode, we delve into the common feeling of being overwhelmed in managing a household. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her insights on combating inertia and the paralysis of choice by embracing 'senseless' actions. By following one's instinct and doing something without overthinking, one can break the cycle of stagnation.
Joy discusses her personal experiences and frustrations with technology as a metaphor for the challenges faced in organizing the home. By acknowledging our unique journeys and giving ourselves grace, she suggests that doing something that doesn't necessarily make sense can actually boost productivity and help us regain control of our household tasks.
Join Joy as she explores the idea of senseless action as a ‘hack’ to propel you into more meaningful and productive activities. Whether it's ironing those forgotten napkins or simply finding the energy to vacuum the house, discover how small, seemingly senseless steps can lead to a more joyful and organized home.
Connect With Me:
Website: https://joylovinghome.com
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Apr 17, 2025 • 13min
231: Realistic Home Organization Using the Unattainable Triangle Concept
This episode dives into the concept of the Unattainable Triangle, a marketing framework traditionally used to weigh the top qualities of speed, quality, and cost. Host Joy explores how this concept can be ingeniously applied to home organization, offering a new perspective on managing household tasks. Discover how acknowledging what you can attain gives you control over home transformations, whether you choose the quick and inexpensive route, hire professionals for a high-quality finish, or methodically work on each area yourself over time.
Joy, a professional organizer and mother of four, infuses humor and realism into the conversation, empowering listeners to embrace the unique approach each brain brings to organizing. With practical examples and a supportive community, she guides listeners through the exciting challenges of creating a joyful home environment. Join Joy in shifting away from unrealistic expectations and towards achievable goals that align with your capacity, budget, and timeline.
Connect with Me:
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Apr 3, 2025 • 18min
230: Embrace Your ADHD "Fish" Brain and Swim with the Ebb and Flow of Real Life
Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast, hosted by Joy Loving herself. This episode takes a deep dive into the origins of the podcast and Joy's unique perspective on creating a loving home environment. Joy shares her "fish analogy," which challenges the conventional "monkey brain" system of task management, advocating instead for embracing our natural instincts and rhythms. Through her compassionate approach, Joy inspires listeners to focus on the feeling of home, rather than the aesthetics, encouraging a space where love, acceptance, and joy prevail over perfection. Join Joy on this enlightening journey as she redefines success for all the "fish brains" out there.
Connect with Me:
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
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Mar 20, 2025 • 8min
229: The Indispensability Hack for ADHD: Boost Your Productivity
Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she explores an intriguing concept: the indispensability hack. This episode delves into how planning a trip out of town can serve as a surprising yet effective way to boost your productivity. Joy shares her personal experience of how this urgency to leave led her to accomplish more tasks than she usually would, even amidst her hectic life. This strategy isn't just about doing more; it's about relinquishing the type-A advice and embracing your unique methods to create a harmonious home. Discover how prioritizing people over perfection can transform your daily life. Learn to appreciate the beauty in being unique and practical methods to achieve a joyful home environment.
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joy@joylovinghome.com
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Mar 12, 2025 • 11min
228: improve the Productivity of Your ADHD Brain by Completing Open Loops
In this episode, we delve into the world of "open loops." These are the unfinished tasks and projects that clutter our minds and digital spaces, weighing us down. Learn how you can start closing these loops and gain clarity and peace.
Discover practical techniques for tackling the endless tabs on your devices, the unresolved tasks in your day-to-day life, and those nagging to-dos that seem to never end. We'll explore how setting specific "closure loop days" can help you take charge and free your brain from the constant noise.
Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she shares insights tailored for those who seek understanding, encouragement, and tailor-made ideas to fit their unique thinking styles. Start closing your loops for a more joyful and organized life.
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https://joylovinghome.com
joy@joylovinghome.com
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