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JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain
Hosted by Joy Ridenour - Professional Organizer, Productivity Success Coach for ADHD Moms · EN
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
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271: A 3-Step Hack to Tackle ADHD Deadlines
2w ago00:21:03Tap to summarizeJoy, a professional organizer and mom, shares a quick, practical strategy for managing big, immovable deadlines when ADHD makes prioritizing and focus difficult. Using the H‑A‑D system (Have to, Aspire to, Distractions) with simple green/yellow/red color-coding in your phone notes, she shows how to get essential tasks done, allow small rewards without derailing progress, and avoid the trap of guilt. This short episode walks through real move-day examples, how to build and use a non-linear checklist, and the one thing you should never prioritize: guilt. Easy, actionable steps you can use immediately to turn overwhelm into accomplishment. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →270: Beat the Summer Slump: Quick Declutter Inspiration to Spark Action
4w ago00:11:11Tap to summarizeFeeling the summer slump? This episode shares a handpicked YouTube playlist and short, practical tips to jumpstart your days—especially when the heat, kids, and looming back‑to‑school tasks make productivity feel impossible. Joy gives a simple back‑to‑school checklist (calendar, shoe and clothing sizes, backpacks, drop‑zone cleanout, and reusable supplies) and highlights creators and videos that focus on realistic, brain‑friendly organizing and decluttering strategies. Links to every video are in the show notes. Joy invites listeners to share at joylovinghome.com/podcast their favorite finds or suggestions to fuel each other’s progress. Summer YouTube WatchList Minimal Mom - I Studied Every Mess in My House. Here is What I Learned https://youtu.be/3iXpBeUuO-4?si=kB6PL29NMVKA1rES That Practical Mom - Organization Content is Getting Delusional https://youtu.be/Xcqx-_tNb4s?si=hNwG4ppOrg4PA3Ni Clutterbug - I Decluttered My Home & Fixed My Life (In 3 Days) https://youtu.be/RcMWTgPY-2w?si=u0seejEPWtMZYRr0 There are 4 Types of “Messy” People (which one are you?) https://youtu.be/1GapRdPePh4?si=AxTixESy_9vG-YrT A Slob Comes Clean - How to Value Space Over Stuff https://youtu.be/XlbxMrgZxTc?si=pdIqfSuFt_toZIVn KristiDoingThings-7 ‘normal’ habits that are ‘actually’ survival mode - decluttering helped me see them all https://youtu.be/e6uoBqW48oU?si=x7u_dR4iu3nEaAzu I WISH someone told me this when I started decluttering https://youtu.be/WQTgPOUQTtQ?si=i07kQh169eZeeoPp Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →269: Retroactive Meal Planning: The Post-It Hack for Busy Families
Jul 1000:11:56Tap to summarizeIf meal planning seems impossible to your ADHD brain, this episode is for you! Joy, shares a simple "retroactive meal planning" hack: each night write that evening's dinner on a Post-it and stick it to a reusable monthly calendar to collect a month of real meal data without pre-planning. This low-effort system helps you spot favorite meals, balance food types, assign the tracking to kids, and turn the collected weeks into an easy, tailored meal plan that fits busy, flexible lives. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →268: Midyear Reset: One-and-Done Tasks to Conquer the Rest of 2026
Jul 200:07:43Tap to summarizeToday is July 2, 2026 — the exact halfway point of the year with 26 weeks left. This episode introduces the "26 for 26" idea: make a list of 26 one-and-done goals you can complete one per week through the end of the year. Focus on small, achievable tasks that give immediate satisfaction and build momentum (Joy shares scheduling an overdue eye appointment as an example). The approach is ADHD-friendly and emphasizes progress over perfection. Dust off any lists you already made, add at least one quick win you can do now, and enjoy checking items off as you move toward a joy-loving home. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →267: Summer Fixes in 5 Minutes: Dopamine Boosts for Your ADHD Brain
Jun 2600:11:08Tap to summarizeJoy shares a two-part summer system to feel productive without rigid routines: create a digital "one-and-done" list for quick tasks you can finish in minutes, and use ad hoc cleaning—spot-cleaning and prepping only when needed—for events and moments that arise. This approach helps you close small loops, get quick dopamine boosts from completed tasks, and keep your home presentable during the chaotic spontaneity of summer. Listen More About Non-Linear Pending Lists Here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-loving-home-sahm-productivity-home-organization/id1579243596?i=1000608434693 Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →266: Project Summer: Your ADHD Brain Will Love It
Jun 1800:14:27Tap to summarizeJoy, a professional organizer and mom, invites listeners to embrace a “project summer” by tackling one big overhaul instead of tiny, dull daily tasks. She explains how to work with your brain by creating real deadlines, staging spaces, and fully rethinking the function and layout of rooms so change feels immediate and rewarding. Practical tips include moving or staging furniture, involving kids, protecting white space, minimizing toys for deeper play, and selling or donating excess. The episode encourages bold, temporary chaos that leads to clearer, calmer homes. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →265: Little Jolt of Joy - Turn Chores into Play: 3 Game-Based Cleaning Hacks for Kids
Jun 500:07:32Tap to summarizeHappy Friday! This short episode announces a six‑week summertime sampler membership and shares three quick ways to gamify cleaning with kids using Go Fish, Uno, and Candyland. Each idea turns tidy tasks into playful challenges — but remember: gamify your cleaning, don’t turn game time into chores. Try these simple twists, adjust for ages, and join the summer group for more light, easy organizing fun. Let me know how it goes and your own fun ideas! Summertime Sampler Series: https://joylovinghome.myflodesk.com/summer Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →264: ADHD Home Survival: Easy Summer Routines That Actually Work
Jun 100:17:10Tap to summarizeJoy shares a relaxed, realistic plan for summer that uses themed days—Make Your Bed Mondays, Tackle the Bathroom Tuesdays, Wash Day Wednesdays, Tech‑Free Thursdays, and Fun Fridays—to teach kids basic chores and keep your home running without pressure. She also outlines a low‑commitment six‑week "Summertime Sampler" ($10, one‑time) with a private Facebook group, live Zoom work sessions, and weekly accountability to help families make gradual, lasting progress. Sign Up: https://joylovinghome.myflodesk.com/summer Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →263: Three Myths That Keep You Stuck (and How to Break Free)
May 1900:20:06Tap to summarizeThis episode explores why we delay taking action and breaks down three common myths that lock us into inaction: needing to do things perfectly, not being "naturally" organized, and believing we can’t maintain systems. Instead, the host encourages starting small, learning by doing, and shaping systems around how your brain actually works. Practical encouragement and simple mindset shifts help you stop waiting for the perfect time and begin making improvements through tinkering and real-life adjustments. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Transcribe →262: The Most Important Rule for ADHD Brains Trying to Get Their Homes Organized
Apr 3000:17:52Tap to summarizeHosted by Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, this episode frees you from impossible organizing rules and focuses on small, realistic wins that fit how your brain works. Joy encourages permission to be messy and inconsistent, offers a simple 15-minute action plan to improve a spot in your home, and reframes success as progress that makes your life easier—not perfection. Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
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