
JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain
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
Latest episodes

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Sep 20, 2024 • 5min
214: A Little Jolt of Joy - Does Your Home Reflect Your Priorities?
This discussion reframes productivity by prioritizing meaningful relationships over rigid schedules. It highlights the importance of embracing interruptions as vital life experiences rather than setbacks. By focusing on joyful moments, the conversation inspires listeners to redefine success through cherished memories with loved ones. The message encourages choosing joy and nurturing connections, celebrating an approach to life that values experiences over tasks.

Sep 18, 2024 • 14min
213: A Hack to Jumpstart Your Action on Decluttering & Organizing
In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares an unconventional yet effective hack to help those struggling with getting started on home organization. If you find it hard to take the first step, this episode is for you. Joy reveals her method of "rearrange and stage first" and how it can transform your space and mindset.
Joy discusses the importance of creating a visually appealing and functional space first to motivate further decluttering. She also highlights the benefits of joining her supportive podcast community and membership group for ongoing encouragement and actionable challenges.
Tune in to discover how to break the inertia, take action, and maintain a joy-loving home that fits your unique brain.
Connect With Me:
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership Group: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Instagram: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

Aug 21, 2024 • 27min
212: Tips and Life Lessons from Four Moves in One Summer
Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she reflects on a summer filled with four unique moves. Whether you're planning to move or just looking for some life lessons, this episode is packed with insights that apply to everyday living.
From helping her grown son, a minimalist monkey brain, to downsizing her in-laws' home, Joy shares the challenges and lessons learned. She also dives into the chaos of moving a fish brain college student and the unexpected hurdles of roommate transitions.
Discover practical tips like having a grab bag of cleaning supplies, embracing minimalism, and living in the now. Plus, learn why the hardest part of any move is often cleaning the old space and how you can be the hero who makes it easier.
Don't miss the chance to join Joy's free 10-day declutter decathlon and reduce 100 items from your home. Tune in for a mix of humor, wisdom, and actionable advice to make your next move—or just your everyday life—a bit more joyful.
Connect With Me:
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Podcast Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership

Aug 13, 2024 • 20min
211: Getting Back on the Horse: Rediscovering Your Routine
Welcome or welcome back to the Joy Loving Home podcast! In today's episode, we explore the challenges of getting back into a routine after life throws you off course. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her personal journey of re-establishing a routine that worked for her health and well-being.
Joy discusses why it can be so difficult to jump back on the horse and offers practical steps to regain your rhythm. From evaluating your footing to finding new and exciting ways to stay motivated, this episode is packed with insights tailored for those whose brains and homes operate uniquely.
Using relatable examples and analogies, Joy illustrates how to apply these tips not just to exercise routines but also to house routines. If you're looking for understanding, encouragement, and ideas that fit your brain's way of thinking, this episode is for you.
Join Joy as she breaks down the steps to getting back on track and shares how to embrace what makes our brains and homes unique. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create a joy-loving home!
Connect With Me:
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Website: https://joylovinghome.com

Jul 15, 2024 • 13min
210: Break This Productivity Rule if You Have ADHD - Consistency is Key
Welcome to episode 210 of the Joy Loving Home podcast! In this special "Break This Rule" series, we explore how certain rules can hinder those of us with ADHD and offer better alternatives. This episode dives into the often-praised rule of consistency. While consistency is beneficial, it can also become a stumbling block that freezes productivity. Join me as I share my recent struggle with this issue and discuss how to recognize and overcome similar obstacles in your life.
Whether you're new or a returning listener, this episode provides valuable insights into how perfectionism and rigid rules can derail our progress. Learn how to identify and leap over these self-imposed hurdles to keep moving forward, even when things don’t go perfectly. Tune in and discover how to continue choosing joy amidst the chaos.
Connect With Me:
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Podcast Group: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Website: https://joylovinghome.com
IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

Jun 19, 2024 • 14min
209: Tips to Overcome the Hyperfocus Crash Cycle
Join professional organizer Joy, an expert in managing the hyperfocus-crash cycle, as she offers valuable insights into ADHD-driven productivity. She explains the dynamics of intense focus followed by burnout and provides practical strategies to navigate this cycle. Learn how to set realistic deadlines, create accountability, and embrace your individual cleaning style without guilt. Joy encourages listeners to adopt a 'treading water' approach, ensuring sustainable progress without the pressure to achieve perfection.

Jun 13, 2024 • 16min
208: This is Harder on Me Than It Is on You: Lessons from Parenting and Organizing
You remember that old saying, "This is harder on me than it is on you"? As a parent, Joy shares her heartfelt experiences of navigating the tough decisions and emotional challenges of raising her children. She vividly recalls the struggle of pushing her son to stick with wrestling despite the difficulties and the life lessons it imparted.
Joy draws a powerful parallel between parenting and organizing, emphasizing how she sees the same struggle in her clients as they declutter their homes. She understands the emotional weight and guilt that comes with letting go of items but encourages perseverance through the tough parts to reach a place of calm and less stress.
Join Joy as she shares insights and encouragement for creating a home that fits your unique brain and lifestyle. Discover how to embrace the journey of organizing and find joy in the process. Whether you're a parent or simply looking to declutter, this episode offers valuable lessons on resilience and the rewards of seeing things through.
If you need support, Joy invites you to explore her podcast community and membership group for ongoing encouragement and accountability.
Connect with Me:
Podcast Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

Jun 4, 2024 • 13min
207: Overcoming Priority Paralysis: The First Step to Tackling Overwhelming Spaces
In this discussion, Joy, a professional organizer and busy mom of four, shares her journey through a chaotic kitchen and how she conquered priority paralysis. She emphasizes that action, even small, is better than perfection, and encourages embracing personal organizational styles, especially for those with ADHD. Joy tackles the struggle of home clutter and highlights the power of motion to overcome overwhelm. Her practical advice aims to inspire others to take the first step toward creating a joy-filled home.

May 31, 2024 • 18min
206: How to Identify a Routine that Works for Your ADHD Brain
Welcome to the Joy Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, guides you through the ups and downs of finding routines that fit your unique brain. In this episode, Joy discusses the common struggle of sticking to routines, especially for those with ADHD. She challenges the notion that we are bad at routines and encourages listeners to recognize the rhythm in their lives, even if it isn't linear or conventional.
Joy shares personal anecdotes about the chaos of daily life, from last-minute furniture purchases to preparing for a birthday party, and how these disruptions highlight the underlying routines we often overlook. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing meaningful choices over a perfectly organized home and suggests embracing new methods when old routines are disrupted.
Join Joy as she helps you take stock of your life, recognize the valuable routines you already have, and prepare to dig out from moments of overwhelm. This episode is a reminder to choose joy and find the rhythm that works for you.
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Connect with Me:
Podcast Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com

May 22, 2024 • 11min
205: Embrace the Chaos: Your Summer Organizing Hack
Embrace the Chaos: Your Summer Organizing Hack Welcome or welcome back to the Joy Loving Home podcast. The summer rhythm is coming, and with it, a whole lot of chaos, spontaneity, and coming and going. With your kids out of school and extra activities aplenty, this season can feel overwhelming. However, in this episode, we explore how you can embrace the chaos with an unusual organizing hack.
The idea is simple: treat your home like a construction site. Like a road construction project that seems to be making little progress, your home can feel the same way in summer. But remember, even though it might look disorganized, something is getting done. The cleaning out, rearranging, and selecting of items for donation or disposal are part of the process. Learn to ride this wave, be spontaneous, and let your motivation guide you. Even when things seem disheveled, know that you're making progress.
By the end of summer, you'll realize that significant changes were made, even if these changes only begin to come together once kids are back in school. So embrace the chaos that comes with the season and ride along with this unusual organizing hack. Don’t let the whole summer pass by thinking you can't get anything done. Find joy in the little things, and the summer chaos will become a season of creativity and freedom.
Feel free to reach out, share your stories of summer chaos, and how you are navigating it. Looking forward to hearing from you and possibly doing a follow-up episode at Labor Day. Until then, continue to choose joy. Don't forget to rate, review, and share the podcast. You can also tag us on Instagram at joylovinghome.
Embrace this upcoming summer chaos and the construction phase. Enjoy!
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