Episode

Why ADHD makes decluttering so hard (and how to fix it)

Podcast: Sorry, I Missed This: The Everything Guide to ADHD and Relationships with Cate Osborn
Published: May 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 1822
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Summary

If your home has ever felt like it’s working against you, this one’s for you. Certified professional organizer Alison Lush joins the show to unpack the ADHD relationship to stuff. Learn what chronic disorganization actually means, why the Marie Kondo method can backfire, and how to build systems that work with your brain. We also get into the emotional weight of clutter, organizing as a couples issue, and why community might be the most underrated tool of all.