The Organize with Lorinda Podcast

ADHD, Grief, & Sentimental Clutter (Episode 8)

What do you do when decluttering feels emotionally impossible? And for women with ADHD, those emotions can feel extra intense. In this episode, I share the story of cleaning out my late mother’s closet and the huge decluttering lesson it taught me.
Hi! I'm Lorinda Ortiz, RN, Professional Organizer, and ADHD Organizing Specialist, but most importantly a neurodivergent woman that once had a LOT of clutter.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Grief Trigger Warning
00:23 My Grief & Decluttering Story
01:22 Why Decluttering Is Hard for Women with ADHD
02:08 What Are You Avoiding Decluttering?
03:06 Don't Start Decluttering with the Hard Stuff
04:13 Memory Bin Method of Decluttering
05:07 Build Your Decluttering Muscles
05:50 ADHD Organizing Resources
 
Want more ADHD-friendly decluttering support?
(free) The Clutter Happens Newsletter - One Story, One Tip, Once a Week. This is NOT the typical spammy snorfest cluttering up your inbox. It’s your free weekly dose of laughs, learning, motivation, and mini-coaching. Every Sunday morning. https://organizewithlorinda.myflodesk.com/clutter-happens
(free) The 5-Minute Clutter Reset Guide - Quick, realistic decluttering strategies for overwhelmed ADHD brains who do NOT have the time, energy, or desire to spend all weekend organizing color-coded pantry bins. https://organizewithlorinda.myflodesk.com/5minresetyt
Group Declutter Coaching - My small group coaching program where I help ambitious women stop rage-cleaning and create decluttered, functional, ADHD-friendly homes. https://organizewithlorinda.com/group-coaching/ 
Lorinda’s Amazon Affiliate Storefront - Carefully curated, ADHD-friendly products that I actually use and love. (Disclaimer: I earn a small commission on the products purchased from this link, but it’s at no extra cost to you. It helps me to continue providing valuable, free content to women with ADHD and clutter.) https://www.amazon.com/shop/organizewithlorinda
Plus you can find me on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook at @organizewithlorinda

Your Clutter Is a Clue to Organizing with ADHD (Episode 7)

Your clutter is trying to tell you something - ADHD organizing tips for women
Lorinda, a nurse and ADHD organizing specialist, shares a story about how she realized that her clutter revealed what wasn't working in her home.
She encourages women with ADHD to prioritize practicality over aesthetics and to break traditional organizing rules by reducing friction and extra steps.
Using clutter “hot spots” as clues, she suggests placing systems where items naturally land.
What is your version of "the hamper?"
The 30-Day Clutter Reset Group Coaching 
The free decluttering guide for women with ADHD - The 5-Minute Clutter Reset
00:00 Your Clutter Is a Clue 00:38 Your Clutter Is Telling You Something
01:41 Meet Lorinda
02:14 Your Version of Hamper 02:47 Break the Traditional Organizing Rules
03:38 Real Life Clutter Clue Examples
04:36 Decluttering Help and Freebies
05:25 You Are Worthy and You Deserve It

Episode 6: Decision Fatigue - The Burnout You Didn’t Know Had a Name

In this episode of ‘The Organize with Lorinda' podcast, host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a Registered Nurse, Professional Organizer, and ADHD Organizing Specialist from Groton, Massachusetts, breaks down why decision fatigue hits so hard, especially if you’re a woman living with ADHD. 
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The science of decision fatigue and how the prefrontal cortex works like your brain’s CEO
Common signs of decision fatigue - brain fog, irritability, procrastination, impulsivity, and second-guessing
Why ADHD amplifies decision fatigue, making small decisions feel huge
Practical ADHD-friendly organizing strategies to fight decision fatigue: simplify, automate, and delegate
By the end, you’ll have small, doable steps to protect your mental energy, cut down on decision overload, and create ADHD-friendly routines that actually work for your brain.
Join me inside my free Facebook group, ADHD & Clutter: Women’s Support Circle,  a safe community for neurodivergent women to share tips, find support, and celebrate small wins together.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1830130621259233 
Free Resources by Organize with Lorinda:
Join my free Facebook group ADHD & Clutter: Women’s Support Circle for ADHD-friendly organizing tips and community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1830130621259233
Download my free ebooks: The 5-Minute Reset - An ADHD-friendly guide to a calmer space (and a calmer you!) and The 5-Minute Focus Reset - ADHD-friendly ways to stay on focus https://payhip.com/organizewithlorinda
Connect with Me:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/organizewithlorinda
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OrganizeWithLorinda
Website: www.organizewithlorinda.com
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:21 Understanding Decision Fatigue
00:38 The Science Behind Decision Making
02:07 Decision Fatigue in Everyday Life
03:10 Practical Solutions: Simplify, Automate, Delegate
03:27 Simplifying Your Wardrobe and Meals
04:18 Automating Your Routines
04:45 Delegating Tasks to Save Energy
06:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
07:09 Closing Remarks and Community Invitation

Episode 5: Why Flat Surfaces Turn into Clutter Magnets and The Simple Fix

Why Flat Surfaces Turn into Clutter Magnets —and The Simple Fix
In this episode of 'The Organized with Lorinda,' host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a Professional Organizer and ADHD Organizing Specialist in Massachusetts, addresses the common issue of clutter accumulating on flat surfaces such as kitchen counters, tables, and dressers. She explains that this is not due to laziness but is a result of how our brains and habits work, particularly for those with executive functioning challenges. Lorinda offers practical strategies for managing this clutter, including using visual boundaries like Clutter Catchers or Chuck It Buckets, creating homes for everyday items, and establishing a daily two-minute reset routine. She also emphasizes the importance of visual organization, launching pads, and making peace with imperfection. 
 
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:11 Understanding Flat Surface Clutter
00:31 Why Flat Surfaces Attract Clutter
01:46 Common Reasons for Clutter
02:15 Solutions to Manage Clutter
03:20 Practical Tips and Examples
04:56 Daily Habits to Maintain Order
05:34 Embracing Imperfection
06:13 Conclusion and Farewell

Episode 4: Six Types of Clutter Sabotaging Your Peace

Episode 4: Six Types of Clutter Sabotaging Your Peace
In Episode 4 of The Organized with Lorinda Podcast, host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a Professional Organizer and ADHD Organizing Specialist, explores the six types of clutter that disrupt peace in our homes—household clutter, information clutter, just-in-case clutter, aspirational clutter, emotional clutter, and overwhelm clutter. 
 
Lorinda provides practical tips for addressing each type, emphasizing the importance of creating functional systems and practicing self-compassion. Listeners are encouraged to gently let go of items that no longer serve them and to celebrate small wins along the way. The episode highlights Lorinda's compassionate approach to tackling clutter and offers a roadmap for making space for what truly matters.
 
00:00 Introduction to Clutte
00:51 Household Clutter: Everyday Items
01:55 Information Clutter: Managing Paperwork and Emails
03:14 Just in Case Clutter: Letting Go of 'What If' Items
04:16 Aspirational Clutter: Embracing Who You Are
05:13 Emotional Clutter: Sentimental Items
06:15 Overwhelm Clutter: Coping with Life's Challenges
07:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
 
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Episode 3: Perfectionism - The Silent Clutter Culprit!

In this episode of 'Organized with Lorinda,' host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a professional organizer and ADHD specialist, discusses the detrimental effects of perfectionism on home organization. Lorinda explains how perfectionism can lead to clutter buildup, procrastination, and task paralysis. She provides actionable steps to break free from the clutter cycle. Tune in to learn how. Find Organize with Lorinda on the web at
www.organizewithlorinda.com 
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https://www.youtube.com/@OrganizeWithLorinda 
 
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:50 Understanding Perfectionism
02:52 The Perfectionism Paradox and Clutter
04:25 Breaking Free from Clutter and Perfectionism
05:03 Practical Decluttering Tips
07:15 Seeking Help and Final Thoughts

Episode 2: Organizing vs Decluttering

Organizing and decluttering are often thought of as the same things. In this episode, I'll talk about what the difference is and how important decluttering is. Find me on the web at OrganizeWithLorinda.com

Intro to Organize with Lorinda

An emotional, yet empowering, introduction to my personal organizing journey. Learn how I overcame my clutter while grieving the loss of my mother and am now a Professional Organizer and ADHD Organizing Specialist in Groton, MA.  Find me on the web at OrganizeWithLorinda.com. I provide affordable online home organizing and decluttering services nationwide.