How to Declutter for ADHD Minds: From Overwhelm to Home Clarity
From Even The Dog Has ADHD by Eventhedoghasadhd
November 10, 2025 · 57 min · Season 2 · Episode 1
About this episode
Diana discusses decluttering strategies for ADHD minds with professional organizer Caroline Thor, focusing on emotional well-being and personalized approaches to home organization.
I’m Diana, host of Even The Dog Has ADHD, and this first conversation of Season Two is with professional organiser and KonMari consultant Caroline Thor. She supports neurodivergent families to create homes that truly work for their brains, homes that feel calm, functional, and kind.If you’ve ever looked around and thought, it’s not the mess, it’s me, this episode will remind you it isn’t. Clutter isn’t laziness; it’s overload. Together we explore the emotional weight of our environments, how ADHD and autism shape the way we use space, and why letting go — physically and emotionally — can make room for peace and presence.In this episode we talk about:• Why clutter builds when our brains are already overloaded• How clutter can significantly impact family dynamics and emotional well-being• The link between shame, sensory needs, and home life• Why the KonMari method is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and how to personalise it• Decluttering as an ongoing process rather than a one-time event• How letting go of items with gratitude can ease the emotional burden of decluttering• The importance of understanding executive dysfunction for effective organisation• Creating realistic…
People in this episode
Host: Diana
Guest: Caroline Thor
Topics covered
- decluttering
- ADHD
- neurodivergent families
- emotional well-being
- home organization
- executive dysfunction
- mindset shifts
Keywords
- clutter
- neurodivergent
- family dynamics
- KonMari method
- emotional attachments
- community support
- household tasks
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KonMari
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