{"podcast":{"title":"Organize 365 Podcast","slug":"organize-365-podcast-172008","podcast_index_feed_id":172008,"rss_url":"https://organize365.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://organize365.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/e/8/d/6e8d589ce46c5192e5bbc093207a2619/Organize_365_Podcast_with_Lisa_Woodruff.jpg","author":"Lisa Woodruff","episode_count":840,"summary":"Lisa Woodruff is a home organization expert, productivity specialist, and author of multiple books including The Paper Solution. Lisa's research-based teaching shines a light on the invisible work being done at home and in the workplace. Lisa's sensible and doable organizing tasks appeal to multiple generations. Her candor and relatable style make you feel she is right there beside you, helping you get organized as you laugh and cry together. Lisa believes organization is not a skill you are born with. It is a skill that is developed over time and changes with each season of life. Lisa has helped thousands of women reclaim their homes and finally get organized with her practical tips, encouragement, and humor through her blog and podcast at Organize365.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T20:18:45.705849+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008"},"episode":{"title":"700 - My Depression Story","slug":"700-my-depression-story","published_at":"2026-03-06T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008/700-my-depression-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008","url":"https://organize365.libsyn.com/700-my-depression-story","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/organize365/700_-_My_Depression_Story.mp3?dest-id=217222","summary":"I have been feeling the tug to share my personal experience with depression for quite a while. It may surprise you to hear that I have struggled with depression. I'm a pretty upbeat gal! Well, it surprised me too. In today's podcast, I share my personal story with depression and how it affects every area of your life. Here are 5 tips I gave myself and share with clients about how depression affects organization. 1. Give yourself grace. I cannot even put into words how depression zapped me of every shred of energy to do ANYTHING. And the thought of tackling an organization project was SO overwhelming. My \"will power\" got up and went - AWAY! 2. Get a friend to help you. Another friend's perspective, energy and motivation are contagious and can help you push through when you just want to watch TV. Used strategically, friends can help you get organized and stay functioning when your own initiative is low. Over 50% of the Organize 365 clients call us in to help because they just can't do the organizing themselves in their depressed state. 3. Pick ONE area and COMPLETE it before moving on no matter how long it takes. Slow and steady wins the race! Your home did not become a \"mess\" overnight, and it won't get organized overnight either. One step at a time. Pick an area where you can get a quick win and start there: Your night stand Your dresser The car The Master Closet The key is to MAINTAIN that area when you tackle area #2. The Productive Home Solution™ is ordered in a way so the areas you organize will stay organized as you move on to the next area of your home. 4. Acknowledge your limitations. I know how frustrated you are! Knowing what I USED to be able to do made me even MORE depressed when I couldn't seem to tackle even the basics when I was depressed. If it's a bad d…","meta_description":"I have been feeling the tug to share my personal experience with depression for quite a while. It may surprise you to hear that I have struggled with depr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3084,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/organize-365-podcast-172008/episodes/700-my-depression-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008/700-my-depression-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}