We’ve all heard it before: “You just need better time management.”

But here’s the truth—time isn’t the problem. The system is.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the myth that discipline or the perfect planner will “fix” your time struggles. If you’ve ever felt like you’re always behind, stuck in a cycle of shame, or frustrated that you can’t keep up with traditional time advice, this one’s for you.

We’ll explore:

✅ What we’re taught about time—and why it doesn’t work for every brain

✅ Why planners and productivity hacks fail (and why it’s not your fault)

✅ What “enough time” really means when your life asks too much of you

✅ The internet time tips that make me cringe

✅ Gentle, realistic shifts to make time feel more spacious

This is not about hustling harder. It’s about creating a system that actually fits your energy, your capacity, and your life.

💬 Let’s connect:

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or take a screenshot and tag me with one thing you’re letting go of when it comes to time pressure.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Is clutter really just about stuff?

In this episode of Beyond the Checklist, we’re unpacking the deeper story behind clutter—especially for neurodivergent folks. If you’ve ever felt ashamed for not being able to “just throw things out,” or wondered why common decluttering advice doesn’t seem to work for your brain, this one’s for you.

We’ll explore:

• Why clutter is not a moral failing—or a sign of laziness
• How decision fatigue, emotional processing, and nervous system overload contribute to disorganization
• The pressure to conform to minimalist or maximalist trends (and why neither works for everyone)
• What I’ve seen firsthand with clients who feel buried by their belongings
• Practical, body-first tools to approach your space with more compassion and clarity

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Clutter is often a symptom of overwhelm, not a lack of willpower
• Your stuff might carry emotional weight, identity, or history—and that matters
• You don’t need to organize for aesthetic perfection; you need systems that actually work for you
• There are gentle, supportive ways to get started—without the shame spiral

📌 Whether you’re dealing with a cluttered room, a messy desk, or the internal pressure to “get it together,” this episode offers a new lens: one rooted in nervous system awareness, lived experience, and practical compassion.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about 1:1 support, workshops, and free tools at simplifyspaceandsoul.com
• Subscribe to the Space & Soul Digest for monthly organizing tips and ND-friendly resources
• Read: Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things by Randy Frost & Gail Steketee
• Related Episode: Ep 3 – What Clutter, Burnout, and Executive Dysfunction Have in Common

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Next up: we’re talking about time—and why it’s rarely the real problem.

A short and supportive primer on regulation, overwhelm, and sensory cues.

Not sure what I mean when I talk about “nervous system support”? This short episode is for you. I break down what regulation and dysregulation look like, why it matters, and how small, simple cues can help you return to center.

💡 Understand what the nervous system actually is

🌊 How dysregulation can show up (and how common it is)

🧘 What real nervous system support can look like—no yoga mat required

💬 A reminder that your body isn’t wrong for responding the way it does

This is your nervous system 101—for ND folks, sensitive humans, and anyone craving steadiness.

If this helped clarify something for you, save this episode to revisit anytime you need to ground yourself—or send it to a friend who’s curious about regulation too.

A 5-minute reset to reconnect with your body, breath, and space.

Today’s episode is a short, guided sensory check-in—no yoga mat or quiet room required. This practice is here to help you regulate gently, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed or untethered.

👀 Sight. 👂 Sound. ✋ Touch. 👃 Smell. 👅 Taste.

You’ll move through each of the five senses, one by one, and return to presence—without pressure, performance, or perfection.

You can return to this episode anytime as a nervous system reset. Let it meet you where you are.

Save this episode to your favorites so you can come back anytime you need a reset. And if it helped, share it with someone else who might need 5 minutes of calm.

A peek at what’s ahead in the podcast—and the bigger picture.

This episode wraps up our Welcome Week with a preview of what’s ahead in Beyond the Checklist and how it connects to the work I do across coaching, organizing, and therapeutic yoga.

🎧 Future episode themes: time blindness, rest, routines, and regulation

💡 Why this podcast weaves together nervous system care, executive function, and real-life tools

🧘 How my work blends coaching, organizing, and yoga into holistic support

📝 What offers are coming later this year—and how to get involved

If you’re ready to ditch shame and build support that fits, you’re in the right place.

Curious about something specific or have an idea for an episode? Reach out on Instagram or my website—I’d love to hear what support you’re craving most right now.

Systems that shift are systems that support.

Ever wonder how someone who teaches organizing actually organizes their own life? In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at my current systems—and why I don’t expect them to stay the same forever.

🌀 Why changing systems isn’t a sign of failure

📆 How I use ClickUp, a paper planner, and flexible routines

🧠 The mindset shift that helped me ditch perfectionism

🌤️ A gentle framework for building systems that actually reflect your energy

You don’t need the perfect system—you just need one that fits for now.

After you listen, I’d love to know: what’s one piece of your system that could shift to support you better? DM me @beyondthechecklistpod and let’s talk about it.

Support shouldn't require you to mask or explain your pain.

In this episode, I share the heart of why I do this work—and why Beyond the Checklist centers neurodivergent support. From my early days as a professional organizer to now as an ADHD coach and yoga teacher, one truth has stayed clear: systems aren't broken—people just need support that actually fits.

🔹 Why traditional strategies don’t work for many ND folks

🔹 How shame and masking show up in organizing and life

🔹 What I’ve learned from working with clients who feel like they’re “too much”

🔹 A reminder that you don’t need to prove your pain to be worthy of help

Whether you’re diagnosed, self-identified, or just tired of one-size-fits-all solutions, this episode is for you.