• 237: Organizing Priorities - Know Your End Goal for Less Frustration
    Jul 31 2025

    Welcome to another episode of the Joy-Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, challenges conventional organizing advice.

    In this episode, Joy explores the reasons why your organized spaces often fall apart and argues that it might not be a lack of decluttering or system setup that's to blame, but rather the goals you set. With practical examples and warm encouragement, she guides you through prioritizing your organizing goals, whether they be aesthetics, functionality, efficiency, or budgeting.

    Discover how embracing your unique priorities can transform your spaces into joy-loving havens, tailored to fit the way you live. Let's navigate the clutter and find joy in our homes together!

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    12 mins
  • 236: 3 Steps to Declutter Your Space Without Regret
    Jul 24 2025

    Decluttering can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares three practical steps to ease into decluttering without the fear of losing something valuable. Discover how to move past obstacles, create a testing space for uncertain items, and set them aside for future decisions. Get insights into making your home feel airy and spacious while holding on to what truly matters. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh perspective, this episode provides the encouragement and tips you need to successfully transform your living space.

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    13 mins
  • 235: Completing Tasks with ADHD - Are You Getting the Credit You Deserve?
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode, Joy shares intriguing insights from living near the busiest airport in the world, the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Dive into her personal anecdotes about navigating everyday chaos and the ingenious excuses that come with high-volume scenarios, whether it’s delayed flights or being a busy mom of four.

    Joy draws parallels between flight paths avoiding storms and the non-linear journeys of completing tasks with an ADHD brain. Discover how aiming to stay 'on course' isn't always straightforward, and delve into practical strategies to tackle your to-do lists effectively.

    From handling unexpected side quests to leveraging task audits, learn how to give yourself credit for every effort, just like frequent flyer miles. Joy introduces concepts like pending and tackled lists, ensuring that your steps forward are acknowledged, even if they deviate from a traditional point A to point B route.

    Tune in for thought-provoking analogies and tactical advice to better understand and embrace the unique pathways your brain might take. Joy also introduces her membership group, Tackle It Tuesday, where collective accountability and shared experiences foster growth and focus.

    Continue to choose joy and redefine success, one task at a time.

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    18 mins
  • 234: ADHD Organizing Hack - Create a Lost and Found Basket in Your Home
    Jun 25 2025

    Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the concept of creating a lost and found basket within your home. Drawing inspiration from schools and businesses, we explore how this practice can simplify household organization, especially for those with ADHD. Discover how a dedicated spot for misplaced items can bring order and reduce stress, offering a straightforward solution for scattered household chaos. Whether you call it a RUSH basket or a lost and found bin, learn how to embrace this innovative approach to maintain a clutter-free, joyful home environment. Tune in and transform the way you manage your household items.

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    14 mins
  • 233: Little Jolt of Joy: Embracing the Journey of Parenting
    May 15 2025

    In this episode, join us as we explore the bittersweet moments of closing a chapter in life and embarking on new adventures. As the youngest child prepares to graduate, it's a time for reminiscing on the joys and challenges of parenting. From the early years of diaper changes and sleepless nights to the excitement of school days and sports events, every phase has its special moments that shape our journey.

    Through personal reflections, we delve into the significance of embracing the journey rather than just focusing on milestones. The podcast offers heartfelt insights on measuring life qualitatively, cherishing meaningful conversations, and creating lasting memories with family.

    Tune in to discover how to prepare your child for the road ahead while savoring each moment along the way. It's a story of love, resilience, and choosing joy in every stage of life. Embrace the journey and find solace in the bonds we share with those we love.

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    7 mins
  • 232: Overcoming Overwhelm: The Power of Senseless Action
    Apr 22 2025

    In this episode, we delve into the common feeling of being overwhelmed in managing a household. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her insights on combating inertia and the paralysis of choice by embracing 'senseless' actions. By following one's instinct and doing something without overthinking, one can break the cycle of stagnation.

    Joy discusses her personal experiences and frustrations with technology as a metaphor for the challenges faced in organizing the home. By acknowledging our unique journeys and giving ourselves grace, she suggests that doing something that doesn't necessarily make sense can actually boost productivity and help us regain control of our household tasks.

    Join Joy as she explores the idea of senseless action as a ‘hack’ to propel you into more meaningful and productive activities. Whether it's ironing those forgotten napkins or simply finding the energy to vacuum the house, discover how small, seemingly senseless steps can lead to a more joyful and organized home.

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    14 mins
  • 231: Realistic Home Organization Using the Unattainable Triangle Concept
    Apr 17 2025

    This episode dives into the concept of the Unattainable Triangle, a marketing framework traditionally used to weigh the top qualities of speed, quality, and cost. Host Joy explores how this concept can be ingeniously applied to home organization, offering a new perspective on managing household tasks. Discover how acknowledging what you can attain gives you control over home transformations, whether you choose the quick and inexpensive route, hire professionals for a high-quality finish, or methodically work on each area yourself over time.

    Joy, a professional organizer and mother of four, infuses humor and realism into the conversation, empowering listeners to embrace the unique approach each brain brings to organizing. With practical examples and a supportive community, she guides listeners through the exciting challenges of creating a joyful home environment. Join Joy in shifting away from unrealistic expectations and towards achievable goals that align with your capacity, budget, and timeline.

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    13 mins
  • 230: Embrace Your ADHD "Fish" Brain and Swim with the Ebb and Flow of Real Life
    Apr 3 2025

    Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast, hosted by Joy Loving herself. This episode takes a deep dive into the origins of the podcast and Joy's unique perspective on creating a loving home environment. Joy shares her "fish analogy," which challenges the conventional "monkey brain" system of task management, advocating instead for embracing our natural instincts and rhythms. Through her compassionate approach, Joy inspires listeners to focus on the feeling of home, rather than the aesthetics, encouraging a space where love, acceptance, and joy prevail over perfection. Join Joy on this enlightening journey as she redefines success for all the "fish brains" out there.

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    18 mins