If you’ve ever felt like your home is in a constant state of chaos-especially while juggling motherhood, work, and maybe even a touch of ADHD-this episode is for you.
On the latest Caffeinated Chaos podcast, I sat down with Allison Converse, the founder of Calm Cottage Coaching, who helps ADHD moms create calm, functional homes without the pressure of perfection. With a background in occupational therapy and her own personal experience downsizing from 3,000 to 1,600 square feet with two young kids and three pets, Allison brings a deeply relatable and practical perspective to what it actually takes to build systems that work for real families.
Spoiler alert: It’s not about matching bins or Pinterest-perfect pantries.
Why This Episode Matters
So many of us feel like we’re failing because we can’t keep up with the mental load of managing a household. But Allison reminds us that:
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ADHD brains need different systems-not broken ones.
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Clutter can actually increase overwhelm and decision fatigue.
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And perfection is not the goal-peace and functionality are.
We dive into why guilt and shame show up so often for moms, how Instagram is not reality, and what to do when you feel stuck and scattered in your space.
Tune In & Take a Breath
🎧 Listen to the full episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app.
And while you’re at it, go ahead and give yourself permission to leave the dishes in the sink a little longer today. 💛